permits in those cases so the signs cannot be replaced and the department is represented by daniel schneider who did an excellent job, undefeated at the board of appeals. thank you. >> thank you. historic preservation commission did not meet this week. if we can move forward, item number eight. the governor's proposal. >> thank you, linda. several asked about this issue. it has been in the media many times. we prepared the memo working with redevelopment agency staff. to be specific what the governor proposed is not eliminating agencies but the funding mechanism for redevelopment agencies. as you know tax increment is the primary way the agency funds most of their activities. it would affect the san francisco redevelopment agency and the treasure island development authority. there is little doubt that if that funding mechanism goes away and is not replaced there would be an impact to do these city's project. the primary use of tax increment is for infrastructure and for affordable housing. about half of the redevelopment agency is used to provide affordable housing in the redevelopment area