the director and deputy director, ed sweeney and also i was at this meeting, there were a few names here, met with supervisor jane (inaudible) on monday to discuss legislation that she is considering that amends supervisor david chiu's vacant building ordinance. it was a productive discussion and we look forward to working with the supervisor to finalize her proposal amendments with review and recommendations and that will come in front of us, to the code advisory committee and the bic eventually but just another good example how when everybody gets together problems get solved and can be a good outcome for amendments for legislation, particularly the board of supervisors. supervisor kim also worked with dbi housing inspection staff on new legislation addressing the additional department of hub health action steps to deal more effectively with the bedbugs infections which we read a lot about that in the papers. the supervisor is most appreciative with dbi assistance with the drafting of this ordinance. dbi chinese-speaking volunteers will be at another community outreach event from 11 am

deputy director ed sweeney and chief electrical inspector ron allen met with and assisted contractors and owners this week for repairs underway at 345 [speaker not understood]. we talked about it last week. continuing dbi's response, fire damage, the mayor has [speaker not understood]. it look safe and hopefully we'll see a new building there soon. but we'd like to recognize the staff and the department for their efficiency in getting there and getting this done as quickly as possible. it was a very severe eyesore for the people of west portal. we're delighted to join a special salute to edwin lard a for going beyond the call of duty. inspection were completed in a timely manner. * there's a lot of paperwork. thank you, edwin, for your outstanding customer service. bill, i believe you have an announcement you would like to add in with the president's announcements from supervisor kim's office. is that correct? >> yes, mr. president. [speaker not understood]. legislative affairs. we have a copy that was presented today to supervisor kim to the housing inspection division of the departm

and ed sweeney who is championing his marathon.und hurricane relief right now. >> you know how much it means. you know why robin roberts did not want to miss this. we all miss her so much. you just heard her voice. now watch her message. >> george, it was so difficult for me to follow doctor's orders and stay home last week. like so many, i felt helpsless watching all of those families impacted by sandy. i know what it's like to see your hometown virtually wiped out, because i remember, the day after katrina, hurricane katrina, being there in my beloved state of mississippi, walking in the rubble. the coastline unrecognizable. family members were displaced for months. it took over a year for us to get back in the family home. i also vividly remember so many people coming up to me and asking me the same question. does the rest of the country know, do they know what happened to us. does anyone care? and that is why today, this day of giving is so meaningful. please, give whatever you can. any amount is greatly appreciated. if you can