. >> good morning, chair nuru, directors, bruce agat, chair of the citizens advisory committee, i'll focus comments on the following topics. first in regards to the staff report, in regards to the d.t.x. and the r.a.b. study, understanding we would see alignment by mid to late october with the decision still possible by year-end. and although we have heard in the report a decision is still possible, as we know it's november 9th, the holiday season is approaching, and we have approximately six weeks left to the end of year. we are concerned the window for the decision by year end is closing. the c.a.c. is mainly concerned about losing momentum towards phase two and looks forward to hearing more on the timing of the specific steps required to reach this important decision. with that decision, the project team can then turn their attention to next steps required to move phase two forward. next was a presentation by p.r.i., outlining the pop-up retail program. the level of expertise and experience came through clearly, and in the presentation, and although the c.a.c. had some questions t

my name is bruce agate and i'm speaking in support of the mission rock development. i'm involved in the community serving on the board and as transportation rep of the south beach mission hill neighborhood association. in the recent pass as an officer of the democratic club. however, my comment today is provided as an eight-year resident of mission bay. over the past six years, i've had the opportunity, along with my neighbors, some for up to 10 years as you heard, to be involved in the planning process for the mission rock development. this includeded providing feedback on a variety of public documents and numerous community outreach meetings and workshops. in addition to current residents and local businesses, those community leaders involved in the planning of mission bay from the beginning were also involved in the process. we discussed building heights, transportation, quality of life, open space and so much more. together we shared our insights and provided input on this project which will help transform this part of the eastern waterfront into a vibrant and co

the south beach neighborhood group with katie ladell and alice rogers was here and bruce agate, dog patch neighbors, community-based organizations and advocacy groups all throughout the city. especially affordable housing advocates and park advocates. we have had a long journey together and i feel really good about it. not only the relationship with the port, but the relationship with the community has produced a promise that i'm proud of. we've worked hard with the sister agencies throughout the city. the mayor's office of housing, the m.t.a., planning department, p.u.c., public works, contract monitoring division, city build. josh arsay is here. bcdc state lands commission, the department of environment and energy. it really has taken a village to get to this point. we're very grateful with the positive relationship that we have and getting start sod we can transform this part of the waterfront. i'm also going to pass it to fran who's really been heading our project on a day-to-day basis for many, many years who has spent hundreds of hours working with your staff and staff of the differ