so the ultimate thing is building that family unit. i was going to run to that. life goes on. we all have a duty not just to the child. but to the family. because the child comes from a family and most the children that we're working with. the families are broken. the homes are broken. so they lived through this years and years. the parents have lived through broken families. >> i do want to say, we have to start with the kids. the kids are actually bring the parents. when the programs are working, then when you put on an event, the kid says, you have to go to this. if you don't come, i can't participate. it's a lot of the families that we're working with, the parents sometimes are at the same loss that the school and community it. i think it's empowering the young people and then they are parenting their parents. we have to deal with that reality. some of these kids are on their own. and going to the parent didn't necessarily make a difference. if we can get the kids to buy in. they can be motivated their own life. >> well, me, i just started to speaking to my dad. i haven't s

our last session focused on families with children, looking at families as a unit. one of the take away from the data continues to show families of almost every income level continues to struggle, due to the high cost of living here. it looks like from recent data, and the idea of family fight or flight is leveling off, but if it is continuing, it is affecting those families most with children of the youngest ages. we're hoping that the census will help us understand those trends clearly. we did hear from parents and community members that they were in more -- in search of more support for parents and skills as well as healthy lifestyles. we heard from parents that they sought out services such as support groups, parenting classes, workshops that help them manage their children's behavior, helping their children prepare for school, and that they were seeking more access to information that was not dependent on computers, and that was in multilingual formats, to know what their resources are and what is available to them. in terms of supporting a healthy lifestyle, ma

it will result in a net gain of three dwelling units and these dwelling units are family sized dwelling units of two and three bedrooms. the proposed project realizes the maximum density of four units for zoning and the lot size. given the scale of the project, there will be no significant impact on the existing capacity of the local street system and although the structure is 50 years old the review of the historic resources determined that the building is not an historic resource landmark. this concludes the presentation. i am available for questions. thank you. president olague: project sponsor. >> good afternoon, commissioners. if i could get the overhead please. at our previous hearing a couple of months ago we received several comments about the scale of the building and specifically the fourth floor which has sips been removed. we have tried to comply with the adjacent buildings on both sides being three-story building and two story in the front and three stories in the rear. and we also tried to update the facade with more modern style materials with high quality stucco as the b

units for cars. tom bought this land for his family, as you know. he is putting his daughter and grandson in the units. he grew up a few blocks away. his mother still lives there. the rentals will be keeping the mortgage payments down, allowing his children to live there for less and giving him returned income. he is not a developer. the design review board -- is a long letter. if you read it, it separates its concerns from the immediate neighbors concerns. read it carefully. the design review board has only two remaining concerns. we have made 10 or 12 changes the architect will tell you about. but there are two left. one is that the design review board once the upper floor of the lowest building of the hill to be smaller. the design review board once seven parking spaces instead of four. regarding the lower floor, that is an important part. that is the floor where rhonda, her husband, and their children will be living. big need three bedrooms. the design review board would take a rare and a 7 foot setback and go from 7 feet to 15 feet setback, with

-- basic family unit, i ask them to wake up and smell the dinner table. because the fact is there are some direct costs that result from the brokenness of our most fundamental form of government. we know in this country we have a $300 billion a year dad deficit. this is the amount of money that government spends to pick up the pieces from dads who are absent from their families and who simply don't support their children and leave it to the taxpayers to pick up the costs and the consequences. that's real men. that's real money. even in washington terms, $300 billion a year is a significant amount of money. we also know that two-thirds of the children in america who live in poverty would not live in poverty if mothers of those children were married to the fathers of the children. my wife was raised by a single mom who successfully raised five of her kids and one stepchild. and is a remarkable woman. and her extraordinary success stories that all of us in this room could tell of people who in single-parent homes have been able to overcome the odds. but it d

family? passage of the uniting american families act or inclusion of ufa and lgbt families in immigration reformwill not only benefit me about the thousands of people who are also in the same situation as i am. amending immigration policy of this country to include permanent partners will serve, in the long run, to keep families like ours together. it is a great privilege to be here with you today. i humbly ask for your support, and thank you. [applause] >> good evening, everybody. i have to do it. now i cannot see you. i want to thank the commission, organizers, and tell the panelists how great we are for your insight and advocacy. my name is melanie nathan. i am a personal advocate and conflict resolution specialist. i serve as vice president on the board of fair housing in marine and was recently reappointed to the marin human rights council. i practiced law in south africa before moving to the u.s. in march of this year i was faced with a choice. i could stay in the united states with might call-year-old daughter in a shared custody arrangement or i would have to leave her behind to go into

i strongly encourage you to take dr to reduce this project to two single-family units. that would eliminate the need for the parking variance. president olague: are there any additional speakers? seeing none, project sponsor. >> i am brett gladstone. i would like to introduce a new addition to our office. i represent tom and gene. i want to thank ben fu. we had three meetings with the neighborhood, three with the design review board separately. about muni, i am not going to go into it. as you probably know, the family behind me that is building this army and the people. the can tell you there is a bryant street stop two blocks away, and there is a turn -- [shouting from the audience] this is a case about parking and units. the design review board could not have said it more clearly. that board is not an overnight organization. it has been around a long time. i respect it more than some groups that just arrived overnight. your staff thinks that are wrong about compliance with the design review guidelines. some of what they say simply does not follow today's policies. we

approval more than sufficient roof deck open space was approved and what constitutes as single family unit of significantly large size. >> to clarify on the previous variances on the property, the garage extension at the rear of the building was approved by variance in 1993. it did not include decking above it. that my understanding. commissioner moore: we are having sequential permitting in the definition that you are using it. >> that have 18 years ago that the garage was -- commissioner moore: that doesn't change the fact it is still sequential permitting because the original intent was a gramming and if there was discussion of a green roof at some point when green became more chic than it was then -- >> i don't believe there was any discussion of a green roof in 1993. i think the d.r. filer mentioned that for the 6-foot extension of the rear of the building it and nothing to do with the garage. commissioner moore: okay. president olague: commissioner miguel? commissioner miguel: i also have a little problem with the sequential permitting. however, just to explain, it may only be 12 fee

imperial arrogance and human family the united states does not need that oil it's not about oil it does not fit in with the united states master plan to dominate the middle east for purposes of oil and israel so it doesn't make sense it's pasturing on the part of people so powerful they have no no carrot for what their consequences are i think daffy and the world are going to take a lesson from this khadafi gave up its weapons get out of the trust in the west and look what's happened. now hundreds of thousands are gathering to take part in what set to be the biggest political demonstration for a decade mass protests are planned across the british capital to oppose the government's. spending cuts there are starting measures are part of a treasury initiative to eliminate the countries of budget deficit and just for us let's cross live now to austin correspondent who is live for us in london hello to you laura we're hearing from one you can use paper reports of up to three hundred thousand demonstrators turning up throughout the day but how are things developing in london what's the tone o

planes are bombing bombing people planes the united states is nothing it is not about human rights it seems to me that it's an. imperial arrogance in human family the united states does not need that oil it's not about oil it does not fit in with the united states' master plan to dominate the middle east for purposes of oil and israel so it doesn't make sense it's a pasturing on the part of people so powerful they have no no cures from the consequences and i think daffy and the world are going to take a lesson from this down if you give up its weapons it abit trusted the west and look what's happened. well america's present position at the helm of the campaign has already led to a spike and see war sentiment on home soil the highest recorded surge in decades and as aunties a guy nature can reports the title of the operation may spend a long and painful conflict for the u.s. coalition is calling this operation odyssey dawn odyssey dawn odyssey dawn what's in a name the names that the u.s. previously gave to his campaigns kind of make more sense like desert storm in the gulf war or operation enduring freedom mean of gametes then or iraqi freedom

bombing gaza bombing people and planes the united states says nothing it is not about human rights it seems to me that it's a bit of. imperial arrogance and human family the united states does not be that oil it's not about oil it does not fit in with the united states' master plan to dominate the middle east for purposes of oil and israel so it doesn't make sense it's a pasturing on the part of people so powerful they have no no character with their consequences and i think gadhafi and the world are going to take a lesson from this that khadafi gave up his weapons that he trusted the west and look what's happened to him. throughout the u.s. is still bearing the brunt of responsibility for the intervention in libya despite washington's promise to minimize its involvement the campaigns lead to a spike antiwar sentiment on american soil the highest recorded surge in decades and start is going to can now reports the title of the operation may spell a long and painful conflict for the u.s. coalition is calling this operation odyssey dawn odyssey dawn odyssey dawn what's in a name the names that the u.s. previously gave to his campaign is kind of make more

we have five condominiums, eight single-family residential units, one commercial retail store, three apartments, and one hotel. supervisor mirkarimi: i am curious. these are casualties, for whatever reason, of the wave of foreclosures? do we know that if there had been good faith effort in trying to save these buildings, modifications of loans, etc.? >> the tax collector always make sure that the owner is afforded with consistent ways to retain property. we have notified the owner before the sell date. before the sell date we will also fought -- notify them and if a personal contact cannot be made, we will post a notice at the front entrance. we will likely talk to the neighbors. we also hired a research consultant agency to locate the owners. in past auctions, almost all of the real property sales were redeemed by the sale late. the notification? how many days? >> we have many back in 2010. we will follow up with ward supervisor approval. sending certified mail to all parties of interest. after we see the reports from our research agency, as i said, going to the property to notify t

families. yes, same-sex relationships stand on prejudicial ground when compared to their heterosexual counterparts. without specific language such as that in the united families act which seeks to have permanent partners, same-sex by dutch national couples will remain victims to the law that compels discrimination against lgbt couples, including the right to sponsor a spouse, and with no right to a k1 same-sex visa. we are advised that took schumer will introduce same-sex reform in january 2010. we are also told that passage by the spring is imperative. congressman good cheer rest will introduce comprehensive immigration reform for the house apparently in the next few weeks of around thanksgiving. while senator schumer is likely to include this language in any legislation, it is not a slam dunk. as the professor told us, there will be different versions of different bills. now, gutierrez's office has been quiet on their version. it is critical that lgbt couples are included in the house and senate versions of comprehensive immigration reform. is a quality-based legislation is critical for the tens of thousands of gay or lesbian couples living in exil

i'm the only person in my family born in the united states. my family is from mexico did my grandfather was recruited to work here in the united states during world war ii. my father emigrated here. i sister and my mother emigrated in 1967. we have very different experiences for all three of those members of my family. in my entire professional life, i was looking back. i've always been around immigration law. i am proud that it has been so. someone asked me if i ever regretted been so focused on that. i said i did not do it on purpose. somebody just told me once to do what you love and everything will work out. i'm pleased to say that it has. we were told to give our perspective a little bit. it's hard not to speak personally about comprehensive immigration reform and what it means. i had the privilege to work on some of the most meaningful cases to me. i know it's the one place in san francisco i always know how to get to. to give you a brief legislative update, one of the things that i said before ever working for a congressperson, if they k

units will range in affordability but we are taking 50% to be the average. they could go lower or higher. these could be provided for low- income families, seniors, singles, etc.. it could be ownership or rental. the tida units, there are 250 occupied units and we would replace those units as well as provide 185 new units. we are pegging affordability to these units at 0% to 30% of ami and we will have a separate agreement that lays out how and when they get the parcels to be developed. the and exclusionary unit, we made a -- see inclusionary unit, in exchange for more pads to build 100% affordable projects, you will note that rate is lower than it is a city-wide at 5%. these are units that would be built within the market rate products and anywhere between 80% and 120 for home ownership, for sale units. on transition housing, we had a lot of discussion with the residents. at first -- supervisor wiener: i know you spoke about the levels of affordability and in terms of low-income verses middle-income housing, about 90% -- 80% was for low-income? >> that depends on how you define low-income. if you are defining it at 50% or 60% below, th

they generally show how terribly unstructured -- the family unit does not even exist. it is like a war. the 30% of the abortions are of blacks, and they represent 14% of the population. one more statistic -- there is another statistic. their life expectancy is lower. they do not have any family structure. they never realized talents because they are completely dependent on government. the gop should be making inroads into the black families in the form of vouchers that president obama took away from them. being pushed back into the public schools that are sold stealing -- is a disaster. it is a tragedy to the black family. host: would you call your comment a generalization or across the board? caller: studies confirm it. look at the inner-city. the kid youngstown, ohio. look at detroit. look at buffalo. african american families do not have a mom and dad in the house. governments become the father. how do kids realize their talent or what they're capable of when all they get is a check from the government wants a month? host: that is something that president obama has

project involves a subdivision of two lots into four and construction of three new single-family dwelling units on three of the new divided plots. no changes were proposed for the existing single-family on the last lot. despite arguments, the department maintained the position that follows -- number one, the presence of the project site in this seismic hazard studies done does not automatically disqualify the project, which was one of their arguments. we also maintained the permit review process complies with state law and insurers hazardous soil conditions are adequately addressed, so it is ok to rely on that. 3, the standard recommendations not mitigation measures within the context of seqa and the project description with accurate because the use the physical conditions of the project at time environmental review was done which is a requirement. the board unanimously rejected the appeal and upheld the determination. lastly, as far as new ordinances or introductions, there was a hearing request this week by supervisor: on the neighborhood plan for the executive park area -- supervised cohen.

family? passage of the uniting american families act or inclusion of ufa and lgbt families in immigration reformwill not only benefit me about the thousands of people who are also in the same situation as i am. amending immigration policy of this country to include permanent partners will serve, in the long run, to keep families like ours together. it is a great privilege to be here with you today. i humbly ask for your support, and thank you. [applause] >> good evening, everybody.

we are over that 8000 new families and units on the site and have enough left over to produce for san francisco or regional residents. it's a significant piece of this open space plan and we hope you will consider that in supporting the project. supervisor mar: by understanding is athletic fields and placements of that will require other stakeholders to decide. >> that is right. but there will be regional serving as well as local to and that's needed to make sure there can be more fields. supervisor mar: can you repeat that acreage? >> one-quarter of a maker using greenhouse production and other intensive means of production is able to feed 300 families. that's -- 1 acre is 1200 families. strive for some level of self- sufficiency when we might expect an emergency seems like a good idea. >> good afternoon. i have had the privilege of serving as both a member and chairman of the treasure island yerba buena island citizens. i've only been at this for 12 years, but it has been a good 12 years and like others before me who have spoken about the excitement and actually getting as far as we

units. trying to make sure that it becomes a family operation and not just a rental unit. the nature of the tenants and potential impact on neighbors', and as for assisted living that is another option where we could move into some kind of facility where some services are provided. assistance with personal care and meals provided. it is an option, somewhat of a limited option. there are no plans for expansion or growth from the experts that we talked to. there are 6850 right now. it does not provide a high number of options for the senior population. finally, by the way, in our report you have a lot more information on the

units. trying to make sure that it becomes a family operation and not just a rental unit. the nature of the tenants and potential impact on neighbors', and as for assisted living that is another option where we could move into some kind of facility where some services are provided. assistance with personal care and meals provided. it is an option, somewhat of a limited option. there are no plans for expansion or growth from the experts that we talked to. there are 6850 right now. it does not provide a high number of options for the senior population. finally, by the way, in our report you have a lot more information on the things i have discussed. i wanted to give some of the highlights this morning. what we did with all of this, then, is prepare some legislative options for the programs that seem to be effective elsewhere. what we might have here could be expanded nonprofit. considering the demographic information and a large number of seniors, the income distribution of seniors, diversity, ethnicity, and language, all towards the goal of assisting seniors in their place

being shot during the initial phases of the rebellion they're described as a good friend of the family the united states has taken no action bahrain it's a matter of fact at the same time this is going on. israeli planes are bombing bombing people. you know just enough it's not about human rights it seems to me that it's. interior arrogance and human finally the united states does not need that oil it's not about oil it does not fit in with the united states master plan to dominate the middle east for purposes of oil and israel so it doesn't make sense it's a pasturing on the part of people so powerful they have no no no carrot for their consequences i think gadhafi and the world are going to take a lesson from this khadafi gave up its weapons get out of the trust in the west and look what's happened. the america's present position at the helm of the campaign has already led to a spike in and he will sentiment on home soil the highest recorded surge in decades that's according to a new gallup poll. he's a guy nature can reports the title of the operation could spell a long and painful conflict fo

all of four units are family housing by providing three- bedroom units and want to be a bedroom unit. the department feels that concerns have been adequately addressed and there are no extraordinary circumstances. therefore, it is the recommendation that the planning commission not take discretionary review and approve the project as proposed. thank you. president olague: thank you. d.r. requestor? and we have two. >>. afternoon, commissioners. my name is bob, and i am the owner of the property that directly adjoins the proposed project. i am also a representative of the northeast for all sites rock club -- block club. it would all the members please raise your hand? our objections to this project are not based on the simple development of these two problem lots but on their noncompliant over development, which will essentially transfer problems and hazards to our neighborhood in perpetuity. we have a video of some of this potential hazards, which you may have seen on the internet. i have it here if you would like to see it again. from a broad perspective, we have issues with both the

and right believe there is nothing to be gained from a discussion of the importance of that basic family unit, i asked them to make a small but dinnertable. because the fact is there are some direct costs that result from the broken if ever most fundamental form of government. we know in this country we have a $300 billion a year deficit. this is the amount of money government spends to pick up pieces from dads who were absent from their families and simply don't support their children's and leave it the tax years to pick up the cost of the consequence. that is real money. even in washington terms, $300 billion series a significant amount of money. we also know the two thirds of the children in america who live in poverty would not live in poverty, the mothers of those children were married to the fathers of those children. my wife was raised by a single mom who successfully raised five of her kids and one step child. and as a remarkable woman. her extraordinary success stories that all of us in this room can tout people who have been able to overcome the odds, but it doesn't change the odds.

units. trying to make sure that it becomes a family operation and not just a rental unit. the nature of the tenants and potential impact on neighbors', and as for assisted living that is another option where we could move into some kind of facility where some services are provided. assistance with personal care and meals provided. it is an option, somewhat of a limited option.

much needed rental units for families, youth transferring from foster care, and others. in addition to adding to the vibrancy and diversity of our neighborhood, i am looking to increase foot traffic, supporting retail, the possible farmers market, a site for a family festival, and more. they have presented the proposed plan on numerous occasions at well-publicized community meetings. the input on the community was given consideration, and changes were made to the extent possible to respond to the concerns. by way of reference, i have been a resident for more than 32 years. i am currently co-chair of the revitalization collaborative, a member of the p > good afternoon, supervisors. i am the project manager at the ocean avenue revitalization collaborative. our organization recently formed the community benefit district on ocean avenue. on behalf of the organization, i would like to say we highly support this project and would like to see the line transferred so this project can move forward. there

it would be $80 per single unit family per year. and go into a fund to help pay for the city's general services. >>darya: caltrans declared a fiscal state of emergency. this declaration kids the way in addressing the budget deficit. the board is considering closing 10 stations, increasing its fares by 25¢ per zone and reducing it service by half. it will be of voter at current regional tax, a decision is expected next month. i trudge case has been it dropped. -- ed drug case has been dropped. there was at best battle group that was lied about employers' reports. the dismissal comes one week after these videos were it released contradicting police reports in two separate cases. defense attorneys know that there will be several more dismissals involving officers. >>mark: we will be right back. developing this year with the king of roadway is clear. it is clear to be a great evening to go out to light tackle. pouter on the way.t and when that our next call new bring a national governor's reception of his and go for small firms to go ah