- by eight distinct businesses during the commission is proud to acknowledge the contributions helen parker has made to the san francisco small business community through her work on a program. her economic not work goes through coordinating efforts such as through the arch what, and has improved the business climate and -- through art walk, and has improved the climate on the st.. she is also recognized for her other projects, including an working on revitalization in the mid market area of. ellen knows how to get things done, so congratulations, and if you would like to say a few words. >> thank you very much. [applause] thank you. >> item #3, approval of the minute meetings drafted january, 2000 alive and. -- 2011. >> a motion to approve the ninnis raided the ninnis -- to approve the minutes. >> second. commissioner o'brien: we do not need a roll call for this? >> not unless there are any objections. >> no objections three your >> next item is general public comments. disallows members of the public to comment generally and to suggest new -- this allows members of the public to comment g