boneniia. >> present. >> lee. >> here. >> martin. i know commissioner lev ton is on her way. >> i'll make a couple of general announcements. the ringing of cell phones and electronic devices are prohibited a the the meeting. we may remove anyone responsible for the sound producing devices. in order to have a fass tilt driven meeting, you may sign a blue card. each person may have two minutes to speak on each item. let's proceed. >> address your comments to the commission during public comments on items, in order to allow equal time for all, neither commission nor staff will answer questions during public comment. the commission may ask questions of staff after public comment is closed. we're on item number 2, which is the president's report. >> thank you. >> i like to ask ernestine waters weis to please stand and come forward. i'm going to read something. this is the san francisco recreation and park commission certificate of appreciation to yweis throughwaters her leadership after the queark and the ensuing demolition of the freeway