there are exceptions being asked to tighten the bolts and the scale. it seems that we are getting these quite often, which i have voiced before, indicates that something is out of black. -- out of whack. the one thing in the copious free time of the department is the possibly take a look at the projects coming forward weather have been no requests for these changes, against those who have requested changes to see if there is some kind of pattern that has developed or some kind of trend that is going on. i am not criticizing the current project but this is one of many that seems to be coming before us. and maybe at some future time, if we could get this. i'd like to speak to the process that commissioner moore was talking about. and thinking the neighborhood organizations. it did not make everybody happy but this is just the way that these things always worked out. for those who spoke passionately against the project because of its size and scale, they may be unhappy with the stance that the neighborhood organization has taken.

to the 1st amendment applying -- >> this is not an exception. it is the traditional, strict, scrutiny 1st amendment test. >> well, they make a -- >> well, to get you to focus on it i'll say i made the argument. >> there you go. okay. [laughter] >> i think if you apply scrutiny here, it's not close to the showing required under the 1st amendment. first of all, they have not shown any problem, let alone a compelling problem, requiring regulation here. in a world where parents are fully empowered already to make these calls, where crime including violent crimes since the introduction of the game is plummeting in the country, down 50% since the day doom went on the market 15 years ago, in a world where parents are fully aware of what's going on in their homes and aware of the rating system and can use all the other tools # that we have talked about -- >> why couldn't you make the same arguments with respect to the obscenity? >> because obscenity didn't have strict constituteny applied to it. >> why shouldn't violence be treated the same as obscenity

car shares, or a couple of cars and the benefit of having public meeting space and retail space, exceptthat we are not yet least. this is a very difficult negotiation and many people are disappointed and many people are relieved. some members of the public are here to speak to you today, and i appreciate them coming here and wanting their voices to be heard. these voices should be heard, and hopefully they will feel better being part of the process today. >> i would like to say that i have agreed with all of these changes that we have negotiated. it looks like i lost a unit during the setback redesign and i am back to 38 units. this is for two bedrooms and two bathrooms. this has gone down slightly because of the loss of units. with that, i would like to present my presentation but i do not see this on the television. thank you. we have to switch this -- sorry about this. please push the button. which of these buttons? that is the computer. i thought that we have this worked out before. this is the elevation of the project. and we will see later on, that this is the same architectural s

. >> item 23, ordinance authorizing the adult probation department to retroactively except and expand a grant in the amount of five and a thousand dollars from the office of justice programs for funding under the second chance at the state. >> we had what i thought was a very robust discussion that has advanced this without any controversy. the important thing to know is that we are piloting two reentry court systems for those who are formally incarcerated and yet being able to get what is more of a specialized and deemed to be more effective system of an adjudicator system with services that can finally tackle the very high recidivism rate in san francisco. this particular grant of $500,000 is to last from approximately two-five years. this is similar to a grand that has been given to the civil court. we hope that they are effective in reducing and mitigating those offenders who are inclined or prone to repeat their offense. i have traveled twice to sacramento to meet with the department of corrections in trying to lobby with the public defender and others. we are really lobbying for

this is an exceptional opportunity. think you. >> i would like to take public comment before we continue.

this is an exceptional opportunity. think you. >> i would like to take public comment before we continue. stupiare any of the people that i called president? >> my name is daniel phillips, i am part of the organization. we are the only representative negotiating bodies for residents of parker said recognized by the board of supervisors. the residents have not united in opposition of the vision plan. at best, and there is less than 0.02% of the more than 6000 residents raising any objection to development. i have seen the binding agreements this guarantees that the departments will remain under rent control. this also guarantees that part merced will relocate as necessary all residents to an equivalent units as part merced extends. the residents will continue with existing agreements and rent- controlled. they will refer to market rates for any new tenants. the agreement further stipulates the guarantee and in addition to the 3221 units under rent control. there is a concerted effort, very few. members of our organizatio

we have an exceptional property here. unique circumstances. the property is not like any other property in the area. that is landlocked with no street frontage. it's it's on a hill -- it sits on a hill. it is more like a backyard and it has a side yard facing an open space. this property does not fit the standard residential what configuration -- what configuration, and therefore should not be held to the liberal enforcement -- the literal enforcement of the required rear yard code. r five at various findings which are before you are clear and concise. they depict the specific circumstances of this project and site. our proposal actually turns things around and brings the front of the project back down to de haro street and creates a rear yard where one did not exist before. of the requested variance is connected with a larger architectural design a solution, or the side yard front entrances of the units are connected with an exterior pedestrian staircase that goes from top to bottom. they follow the natural grade and work with the stepped hil

we have an exceptional property here. unique circumstances. the property is not like any other property in the area. that is landlocked with no street frontage. it's it's on a hill -- it sits on a hill. it is more like a backyard and it has a side yard facing an open space. this property does not fit the standard residential what configuration -- what configuration, and therefore should not be held to the liberal enforcement -- the literal enforcement of the required rear yard code. r five at various findings which are before you are clear and concise. they depict the specific cist

they asked for an exception for shadow impacts. they asked for an exception for bulk. they asked -- they have an 18-1 -- you cannot build a more dense building than 18-1 and they are here asking for the last fit. at some point someone is going to have to say, you have to fit into that residential neighborhood and someone needs to go back and look at what conditions you have to make an office building surrounded by residences act as a friendly building, act like it belongs in a neighborhood. this is a residential surrounding it and we have too many of these projects right now in these neighborhoods. they just disregard everybody. thank you. commissioner maxwell: thank you. >> we represent the project sponsors. i just want to point out for the record that the neighborhood context was exhaustively discussed in the e.i.r., both in the original draft e.i.r. and response to comments that you heard just a moment ago. this is a c-3-o office district. there's no question that there are residents in this area but there is also no question that the district is the driving force b

exemption under seekwa that the planning commission failed to consider, the unusual circumstances exception. section 15-300.2c of the seekwa guidelines states that it's inappropriate where there's a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. because of the -- line of clear wire's wireless back haul point-to-point microwave dishes must be maintained relative to the true horizon as well as the elevation and azmusof their predesignated end point, there's a reasonable possibility that members of the public might be exposed to radio frequency radiation levels in excess of fcc public exposure guidelines. if an earthquake, accident, or act of vandalism makes a microwave dish lose alignment. clear wire's application contains no discussion of this type of reasonably foreseeable significant event. instead, it simply includes a statement from hammond and edison consulting engineers that the document says that it is in compliance with appropriate guidelines. the hammit and edison report is limited to measurements at ground le

the commission found there were not exceptional and extraordinary circumstances. it was noted it was going to be a neighborhood-serving use. the nearest is 7.3 miles away. they put a couple of troubled times on there. there is no clear indication how easy it is to find parking around those facilities, or how good that data is. there are probably facilities within a half hour drive, with time allowed for parking. the delivery that is available -- there is at least one delivery-only mcd in san francisco. there are others that sir san francisco that are located of the city. -- that serve as san francisco that are located out of the city. it is my understanding this storefront has been vacant for several years. it also provide a secure storefront, eyes on the street. one cannot argue you would have decreased security by having an occupied building with security cameras. one could argue it is an improved security situation to what would be there currently with a vacant storefront. three trading again, the commission did not find exceptional and extraordinary circumstan

being except try to be nasty to the democrats do they do they hear what clinton and gates say well i think the. there are a number of specific concerns that republicans have been expressing and some of them are related directly to the treaty others are not related directly to the treaty but do relate to america's strategic posture. in terms of the treaty specifically number of russian sorry of republicans were very concerned about the reference in the preamble to the treaty to missile defense and even mentioned james woolsey the former cia director that that's one of the issues that he raised and a number of republicans have raised expressing concern that the administration was so eager to according to this line of argument the administration was so eager to sign a treaty with russia. that they were prepared to make concessions related to america's ability to deploy missile defense and republicans have traditionally felt that missile defense was quite important the obama administration of course argues that the reference to missile defense is in the preamble to the treaty it's not in

item 34, ordinance except indian irrevocable offer public infrastructure improvements associated with the storm water pump station. >> same house, same call? the motion passes. item 35. >> item 35, ordinance amending the san francisco initiative code to increase the number of members of the san francisco medical cabalists -- cannabis task force. >> if proposition 19 does not pass, we will be bringing us back. i would encourage everyone else to dissent next week if proposition 19 fails. >> can we move with a roll call vote at this time? if we can take this same house, same call? item 36. >> item 36, motion confirming the importance of steven lee and natividad ramirez to the san francisco relocation appeals board. >> same house, same call. this motion is approved. item number 37. >> item 37, a motion confirming the reappointment of liro king -- leroy king to the san francisco redevelopment agency. >> this motion passes. >> the roll call for introductions. >> i am urging senators boxer and feinstein to support a young man and his efforts to remain in the u.s. by introducing a private bil

except that swastika on his head. what was he thinking?do. >> larry: what do you make of your royalty getting engaged? >> well, i don't know about all of this, larry? what's going on? has he rushed into it? young william? yeah, i mean, just some posh people are exchanging jewelry. i mean, how many of us do care? i don't know if it makes people happy, makes him happy. i met some of the royals. the queen, i met. >> larry: you met her? >> yeah. >> larry: in what circumstance? >> kinky circumstances. royal party before. she came past, oh, hello. and off she went. prince charles, the heir to the throne i met him a week ago. the pride of britain where courageous people are award in the presence of celebrities. after that, prince charles took off to a special room, prince charles with the duchess of camilla. i will show compromise and not be with the concept of hire ar call power structures. should i wait in line. should i wait in line. and, bang, like that. a collision. and then like an adhesive thrust in his head and then like i saw the moment

the new structure itself would be the tallest building except for the tower. it endorsed these opposite buildings. -- dwarfs these opposite buildings. it is a significant addition and it should be addressed. given the comments and responses for not taking into account the vista is if the height affects private views only. it affects the streetscape. it affects private and public views. it is not disproportionate to the buildings on the eastern side between california and sacramento. as you have heard, the university club is four stories. this will be 10 stories plus. the francesca is 9 stories. the francesca is 20 feet below, it slopes downward. proportionate means in harmony and consistent with. greeks would say take the median. not an add-on. [chime] president miguel: are irma or -- >> [inaudible] president miguel: you may not. >> i would like to thank the

good >> it is correct every place except page 3, line 10, where it is a five instead of a six. i am so sorry about that. >> questions. >> one other of state i would like to provide for you -- update i would like to provide for you is the last slide. there is not a market available right now. our credit rating is so high, it is higher than most bond insurers with the exception of one, and we have an equal raging. the only one that was not insured was warren buffett, and he is no longer writing insurance on municipal bonds. because we are a strong rating, you do not need to buy additional ratings. they have chosen not to buy it either. we think there will be a normalization over the next couple years, so i want to make sure you are aware of that, and lastly, the private use. because we sell a portion of the water to california walker, we are always making sure we are selling a small amount of taxable commercial paper to make sure we provide regulation. we are really on track, and i think there are additional savings for rate-payers. >> thank you so much. >questions or comments de

limits for public exposure to radio frequency radiation with regard to the unusual circumstances exception and categorical exemption under seek wampt in order to determine that public exposures to radio frequency radiation levels in excess of fcc exposure standards should clear wire's highly directional point-to-point microwave back haul antennas lose alignment due to unusual circumstances such as an earthquake, all the following must take place. an accurate estimation must be made of power density levels within the point-to-point beams cross-section raid wye and at cross range where people across san francisco could be exposed should unusual circumstances occur resulting in the lack of alignment. the make of the electromagnetic equipment clear wire plans to use at the site and indications as to any and all field modifications that clear wire intends to implement on its own must be taken into consideration. there must be unambiguous taken into consideration of all the distant end points for the plan's point-to-point transition, including distance, longitude, latitude, elevation and areas.

. >> i just want to say that martin is such an exceptional person. even when he is -- more than -- marvin is such an exceptional person. even when he is just playing basketball, and getting into a tickle war, you can feel his intentions and how much he really just cares. he is there unconditionally. a lot of young people -- they don't really see them as native people. marvin never gives up and always rises to the occasion. being a youth worker, you do so much more than what your job description says. he goes above and beyond what he needs to. it is really amazing to work with someone that genuinely and deeply understands. i am trying to build a new youth program in san francisco, and i want to say that we all have so much love and respect for him. he understands that they are not just tomorrow's leaders but today's leaders. it is not just their own happiness, but it contributes to the native community. i am really glad to present this award for him. [applause] >> we also have a present for marvin on behalf of the kids. he is not only a super star, bu

that a platform of business is much more open to try to find solutions which are not car- related, except for here and there. also, for the population, it is hard. they have in mind, if you are better off to have a car, and have the car in front of your door. it is still a long way to go for us. the mobility plans that local authorities are now obliged to develop, and the hearings that are organized because of that, are almost always concerning parking places. we have now a program where we are having one less car parking space. in the streets, you see, there is one car less because now bicycles can ride their bikes, but the comments are not as enthusiastic. you will have to be from the cycling movement to be happy about that. it is a hard struggle. >> you, sir? >> with health insurance, i think people are realizing it is an idea whose time has come. maybe we're trying to make the same thing with cycling. in the united states, many people, especially in big cities, are much more resistant to the idea, including individual motorists, not just businesses afraid of profit. i am wondering, i

supervisor chiu: motion to except with recommendation, could remove this item to the full board with recommendation? madam clerk, item number two. >> item #two. resolution authorizing the sheriff's department to retroactively apply for, accept, and expend $300,000 in funds from the bureau of justice assistance, through the second chance act prisoner reentry initiative; the no violence alliance one family reentry initiative (nova-ofri) will provide a comprehensive, family-focused continuum from in-custody to post-release for sentenced probationers incarcerated in the san francisco county jail with a history of substance abuse and minor children. supervisor chiu: this item is brought to us by the sheriff's department. >> i am lieutenant richard ridgway. we are working with a population that was not previously funded or served, if you have any questions. supervisor chiu: but me ask if there is any public comment. seeing no one, public comment disclosed. can we move this forward to the full board with a recommendation without objection? this will be moved forward with recommendations. it

to the 1st amendment applying -- >> this is not an exception. it is the traditional, strict, scrutiny 1st amendment test. >> well, they make a -- >> well, to get you to focus on it i'll say i made the argument. >> there you go. okay. [laughter] >> i think if you apply scrutiny here, it's not close to the showing required under the 1st amendment. first of all, they have not shown any problem, let alone a compelling problem, requiring regulation here. in a world where parents are fully empowered already to make these calls, where crime including violent crimes since the introduction of the game is plummeting in the country, down 50% since the day doom went on the market 15 years ago, in a world where parents are fully aware of what's going on in their homes and aware of the rating system and can use all the other tools # that we have talked about -- >> why couldn't you make the same arguments with respect to the obscenity? >> because obscenity didn't have strict constituteny applied to it. >> why shouldn't violence be treated the same as obscenity

except miss elden. we always hire him for odd jobs. master carpenter, they say but now he doesn't give a good goddamn. funniest guy i ever heard. lost my wife ten years ago he'll say. play it straight. say that's too bad. yep, he'll tell you lost her in a dry good store, slipped out the back door. ha, ha, ha. for such bewildered foreign eyes as may fall upon these lines i should explain that ours is a good natured commonwealth of separate men and stooges willing and eager to let a wall crumble or a roof sag or a pipe freeze, if the vandal responsible for the trouble has a will rogers grin, a soft drawl and a dry way of saying things, must be something grave, the matter with me from the moment i set eyes on efraim j.zef leggen i wanted to poke him in the nose. for the sake of a fair record i must report that zef took an instant dislike to me too. zef was asitting in front of his shack and a laying his mouth organ, he called it ole pa ria i heard later. when paul morton a neighbor i quoted earlier led me up to him one afternoon i was pre