i've known edwin galley for a long time. first from his former business and then as a friend. experienced edwin is extremely hard-working professional and super dedicated to whatever he takes on. i think he absolutely deserves this opportunity. he's been so passionate about this project and invested lots of volunteers into it. i think you should give him the chance to make that happen. thank you very much. >> thank you. members of the public, last call for public comment on this matter. you need to press star then 3 to be added to the queue. you have one minute. when you hear your line has been unmuted, that's your indication to begin speaking. >> my name is al smith. i've lived a block away in the 2500 street of polk for 40 years. my wife went to san francisco state. we both went to usf for our masters. we watch the parade of schoolchildren coming back and forth for 40 years going to galileo, and this is nothing like a bar. people don't hop in and out of a bar all day long while the kids are walking past it. i've been a member of russian hill neighbors and san francisco apart