pretty cool the it's funny, i'm a native here and i often traverse this beautiful, beautiful city andind a cable car at a spop -- stoplight and i look and see one of the brake men saying give me the green light, give me the green light. then i look closer and realize the rider's having so much fun, it's such a vibe. it's not really a cable car, it's more of a cable bar. >> ♪ i'm ready to go right now ♪ ♪ i'm ready to go right now ♪ i'm ready to go right now ♪ a little bit faster ♪ a little bit slower ♪ i'm ready to go right now ♪ i'm ready to to right snow ♪ ♪ i'm ready to go right now ♪ i'm ready to go right snow ♪ ♪ i'm ready to go right now ♪ ready to go right now i'm ready to go right now ♪ ♪ [ringing bells] ♪ i'm ready to go right now ♪ ♪ i'm ready to go right now ♪ i'm ready to go right now ♪ i'm ready to go right now [applause] >> beam me up, scotty jim scotty from koit and the koit martini posse. wow, i'm so thirsty now. ladies and gentlemen, today this man's plans are to shuck -- chuck the whole quiet storm thing and make some noise. local sales manager of the quiet storm, kb

it is a very beautiful city. i love being part of the city. but this issue, as we understand it -- the international folks, the foreigners that come into the city of four conventions, they do not. we go left and right on different streets instead of taking sixth street. we have to take other streets, ending up for them to pay more in the major -- the meter. president chiu: thank you very much. are there any other members of the public who wish to speak in general public comment? seeing none, general public, it is closed. please move to our adoption without committee reference. >> items 25 through 35 are for immediate and unanimous adoption without committee reference. there will be adopted by a single vote unless a member of requests, separation of an item. supervisor mirkarimi: 24. supervisor weiner: 25. >> shall we take a roll-call vote on items 26 through 35? supervisor mirkarimi: aye. supervisor weiner: aye. supervisor avalos: aye. supervisor campos: aye. president chiu: aye. supervisor chu: aye. supervisor campos: -- supervisr cohen: aye

all of you, all of us, represent, i think, the most beautiful community in the world, the most beautiful city in the world, the most beautiful bay in the world, and with the america's cup, the entire world is going to know that about san francisco. [applause] i want to thank mayor newsom for his vision. he has already thanked the numerous city staff. i also want to mention my staffer, who like many of the city staffers, worked tirelessly without very much mention. i also want to thank my colleagues on the board. supervisor mirkarimi, supervisor chu. for those of you who may occasionally watch our activities of the board, we do not always agree. [laughter] is a big deal with something as important as this that we have come together. i also want to thank mr. ellison. i have to admit that i have not yet met you, but your representation perceives you in the form of your negotiators. i would like to say that my fingertips are still heeling. thank you for leaving us of that. we look forward to a long partnership with you. [applause] i would like to conclude by thanking san francisco for allowing us

has been crucial to our efforts to pursue vandals and hold them accountable for damaging our beautiful city. he is well-liked by the members of the board, who as you know, represent all areas of the city, but more important, he is well- respected. if you asked me to design the perfect police officer, it i would use christopher as a template. he is the man you want to have as your next-door neighbor and your friend. he is a man of character, and he is the consummate police officer. quiet, efficient, honest, and dedicated to serving his fellow citizens. thank you for recognizing his achievements and for honoring him here today. [applause] >> .-- president chiu: thank you. i believe our next awardees are making their way over, so let's get back to general public, it. >> my name is washington, a longtime community activist. hopefully, what i say now will not jeopardize my getting accommodation next week for black history month, but i am here because my heart is hardened. particularly because of the situations of females in the homicide. i have been fascinated. i am appalled of my black minister

san francisco is not only known as the most beautiful city in the most beautiful state, in the most extraordinary in the world, but now it is also the home of the world champion baseball team. so congratulations to the giants for this great performance for showing that the impossible can be made possible, for showing the fire in your belly. thank you also to everyone who got you here in the first place, your family members and so on. that may also say congratulations to the beard. now every team in baseball knows how to feear the beard. there is a machine in this team. congratulations. thank you very much. [applause] >> again, many thanks to governor schwarzenegger. there is much pressing business in the state government to be done today. he took his time out to his good will -- from his good will to be with us. governor schwarzenegger, many thanks. [applause] >> this next gentleman grew up a giants fan in the days of maize, covey, anti is now the giants chief presiding officer, larry baer. >> the man sitting over here, the beloved 2010 giants, honor not just our city, our remarkable 2010 giants

entrance to a spectacular beautiful city. it will be the entry to golden gate that san francisco deserves. >> mr. president, we have a quorum. we are also joined by the chief of police. >> welcome to the wednesday, february 9th scheduled meeting of the san francisco police commission. we have line item number5 which is discussion and possible action to adopt the plan for the responses to the incidents involving individuals with mental health needs. we are taking this out of order. we are taking public comment. we have a very heavy agenda including some closed session matters involving disciplinary matters. the commission has to meet to review some resmae is it. we have a very busy agenda. without further ado, i would like to comment about line item 5. >> lie down 5 is a discussion and possible action to adopt a plan for police department response to incidents involving individuals with mental health needs. -- line item 5 is a discussion and possible action. >> the commission felt strongly that the number of mental health issu

in order to reach our goal to make san francisco one of the most beautiful cities in the world. we volunteer throw the city and in communities and have different programs to better our way of life. our service is second to none in the waste industry. we're also the leader in alternative ways solutions, which we call waster zero -- in alternative waste solution. san francisco is the model, and others are watching. san francisco and recology working together can show the world a better way to a greener tomorrow. in these difficult economic times, cities are looking for ways to save money. the money you spend must be spent in a wise and intelligent way. investing in recology is not just a strong investment today, but a strong investment for tomorrow, our children, our community, and for the city of san francisco. thank you. chair chu. thank you. >> my name is david tucker, waste management. one question that still has to be asked and answered is why is it the ratepayers are the ones responsible for subsidize the transportation system when what the city countered charter is asking fo

. >>> here's a live shot of the beautiful city of san francisco. it's a gorgeous night tonight.. the winds are light and that's allowing temperatures to really fall off. we're in the 30s already in many locations. 35 degrees right now in fair field. it's in the mid 30s for livermore. milder for san jose and san francisco and the upper 40s and low 50s. here is future cast and 7:00 a.m., there are the cold temperatures getting down into the 20s in the coldest places for tomorrow morning. so look for some frost in the north bay valley. here is 3:00 p.m. tomorrow afternoon. once the sun comes up, things warm up and we'll see those highs into the 60s by afternoon. here is the satellite shot and these clouds here, this storm going north. we're going to stay dry for tomorrow and the weekend. things are going to change. by next week, the chance for rain comes in here and in fact, it looks like it could be a wet week with a big shift in the weather happening here starting next monday. again, morning temperatures, coolest here in the north bay. 29 tonight for napa. look for low to mid 40s

. >> moscow is such a beautiful city. and we get the chance to train in front of this scenery. fantastic. art lovers can pay a vizzyoit to the gallery, which features russian art that dates from the 11th to the early 20th century. with around 140,000 works in its collection, it's one of the most important museums in russia. the view from the ship's deck by night is particularly impressive. once on dry land, visitors can party into the small hours. new bars and discos are springing up almost daily in the russian capital. djvlad works regularly in moscow. he loves the night life here. >> moscow parties just can't be beaten. i've been to lots of clubs in europe but never experienced an atmosphere like this one here. we party best. the adrenaline pumps faster here than anywhere else. while the party rages on, it continues its rounds on the river revealing just how much the city has to offer even in winter where temperatures drop to 20 minus. >> and that's it for this edition. just a reminder of our website. if you want to find out more about the program. join us again soon. but for

entrance to a spectacular beautiful city. it will be the entry to golden gate that san francisco deserves. >> good morning. i'm ross mirkarimi, chair of the public safety committee. welcome to malia cohen and david campos. i apologize for the delayed start. i was keynoting and it went over time. thank you for your patience. our apologies. would you please read item 1? >> hearing to receive the report from the san francisco police department and/or mayor's office of criminal justice regarding public safety conditions including citywide crime levels and trans bolt citywide and by police district station and/or neighborhood. supervisor mirkarimi: good morning. >> i am the captain of major crimes. i'm pleased to be here. supervisor mirkarimi: you are free to go ahead. we have a new committee generation here. by all means, we can pick up where your practice has been in going through the overview. we will get into questions that affect certain areas. >> i will explain what i do. every month, i bring to you are citywide profile for

>>th is >> it is a beautiful city and if it snows i will be walking around. >> reporter: for the homeless people there is no other option except to walk around. these men started lining up at 3:00 a.m. this morning. they say they want to make sure they get a bed tonight unlike last night. the problem is there are only 1500 beds. the church is one of four winter shelters meaning it is only open for a few days a year. after a hot breakfast a homeless man showed us a trick. he puts a blase puts a plastic bag over his socks. >> it would be out on the street and catching a cold and i would probably end up in the hospital with pneumonia so this place actually saved my life. >> reporter: a quick note that church was scheduled to close on the 28th. now they are open for at least a week, possibly a month. it may not snow along the embarcadero or twin peaks but there is a possibility the road might get slick. the cold is a challenge but it is also a chance to see and feel some snow without having to drive into the mountains to do it. kraig debro, ktvu channel 2 news. >> community centers will open

new and right in the heart of london is not a bone destroying some accounts in the name of the beautiful city in open in two thousand and ten and already he's gained a reputation. venue he specializes in central asian cuisine offering its international guests a chance to taste the exotic flavors of kazakhstan i'm not sure in stylish interiors two kitchens you can see chefs at work making delicious bread in clay ovens and pulling needles into shape following the recipes which you've been passed down to generations these recipes has been passed on. my mother she's very much in control in the kitchen she makes sure that every single thing is done according to the recipe that she's very high in the kitchen just to make sure that every single thing is just. an author a huge success worldwide particularly in the british capital base alone achieving almost want to do dollars in sales in the last decade several options are held in london every year during various pieces from different periods which are an interest among. recent months and twentieth century russian paintings icons and other works of a

forces changed this beautiful city to a camp in an ugly and destructive way. >>> more protests expected at wisconsin's state capitol against a bill targeting workers and their unions. the legislation would essentially strip collective bargaining rights to their employees and increase the costs of their pension and health benefits. the state's republican goner is pushing the measure to help combat a $137 million budget shortfall. >>> in a new tell-all memoir, to be released next week massachusetts senator scott brown reveals as a young boy he was sexually assaulted by a camp counselor and physically abused by his stepfather. but he says, quote, like a fractured bone, i have knit back stronger in the broken places. >>> a european cargo rocket is headed towards the international space station after launching from french guiana. the unmanned vessel is carrying fuel, food, oxygen and clothing to the iss crew. and something else that may soon be joining a space station, a talking robot. japan's space agency is considering sending the android into space to keep astronauts company, monitor thei

beautiful city. it will be the entry to golden gate that san francisco deserves.then the san franciscog commission for thursday, february 17, 2011. before i take well, a couple of things again. the room is crowded, and the moment, there is no overflow room available, so we need everyone to cooperate with one another. there is no seating on the floors, no blocking the doors. it cre a fire hazard, and we will have to stop the meeting if that occurs. we ask that you turn off cell phones, pagers, and electronic devices that may sound off during these proceedings. we also ask that you not engage in secondary discussion. if you feel the need to do so, please take the discussions outside, as they become this -- extremely disruptive to the process. also, the commission will not tolerate disruption, speaking out of order, clapping, were cheering. that could also stop the hearing. having said all of that, welcome to the democratic process. [laughter] [roll call] thank you, commissioners. we have a full commiss

entrance to a spectacular beautiful city. it will be the entry to golden gate that san francisco deserves. could you please read the first item >> item 1, resolution authorizing the department of public health to accept and expend a grant-the amount of $500,000 in federal surface transportation program and/or ingestion mitigation and air quality improvement funds through the metropolitan transportation commission's safe routes to school grant program, waving indirect costs, stating assurance to complete the project, and to delegate authorization to execute these agreements and any amendments thereto to the director of public health. supervisor mirkarimi: very good. who would like to present? >> good morning, supervisors. i'm from the department of public health, and i'm here to request your approval to except and expend the safe routes to school grant. this is about promoting safe and after walking and biking to and from school for students and their families. we currently have a grant for safe route to school that will end a

boxcar with other american p.o.w.s to dresden, a supposedly safe german city, unlikely to be bombs. so dresden was this beautifulcultural city that was not a military target. as vonnegut rode in on a train, he was able to view this beautiful city and then he was placed in a slaughterhouse where the rest of the prisoners of war were held. has slaughterhouse was slaughterhouse five. we have an exhibit we call the dresden exhibit that is really his world war ii experience that became so important in his writing and his worldview later in his life. i will start with a photo that was taken right after he was released as a prisoner of war. along with fellow prisoners. we also have his purple heart that was donated by his son, mark vonnegut, to us. he received the purple heart. kurt vonnegut was embarrassed to have received a purple heart for frostbite. so many of his friends had suffered from other types of physical problems and disease. we have a signed first edition of the book slaughterhouse five. this is important because slaughterhouse five is probably the most well-known book written by kurt vonnegut. of the 30

at&t is happy to be a part of this rich and beautiful tapestry of the city. as a new resident -- i just relocated this summer. one of the first people i met when i arrive this summer was then-city administrator ed lee. i am so grateful to now be celebrating with you with our first chinese-american mayor in my new home of san francisco. thank you so much for letting us be a part of this wonderful evening. we wish you a happy new year and please enjoy the events afterwards. thank you. [applause] >> thank you, mark. thank you to at&t. we have many officials joining us for the celebrations this evening. i see supervisor david campos is with us. [applause] supervisor ross mirkarimi. [applause] and supervisor malia cohen. [applause] where is supervisor scott wiener? [applause] thank you for being here. we have our district attorney mr. gascon. public defender jeff a adachi. and our fire chief, joanne as white. [applause] acting city administrator, amy brown. [applause] port director monique moyer is with us. [applause] and from senator mark lino's office, susan sli

weekends, you go to nice places in the city, but you do not see low-income families because they do not have the money to take their children to see our beautiful parts of this city. i think that should not happen. i am happy that there are a lot of young people here today. it is also teaching them to pay it forward in the future, teaching them a lesson that we want to provide these resources so that in the future they can be kinder, gentler people, not like some people today in politics who would rather cut benefits for low-income families. as somebody working with the union, i took a spot for my union sister. we have done packed with workers across the country. we can at least pay the children of these workers well by giving them access to public transportation. we are already under attack with health care and pensions. help them enjoy our city, the beautiful spots. the with the family, be mobile. i think we should do this for all young people. supervisor campos: thank you, reverend. next speaker, please. >> [speaking spanish] >> good afternoon. my name is gloria estefan. i ask that you implement these fast passes immediately. we should think