i'm joined by commissioner hilary ronan to my left, commission singh is on her way and commissioner gordon march to the left. i would like to thank the staff at sfgov tv for recording today's meeting. madam clerk, think announcements? >> make sure to silence all cell phones and documents should be submitted to the clerk. >> thank you. >> madam chair, first order of business if you would like to excuse chair furer for the meeting? >> yes, as she is away this week. >> first and second, please. >> so moved by hilary ronan and seconded by -- gordon marr, with no objections. so first of all, i would just like to take a moment to welcome commissioners marr and hainey. we are thrilled to have them on this body. we look at the two major pieces of work that they were doing with clean power sf and also with our emerge be mobility's labour study. these are two areas i see your expertise and knowledge being a great asset to this body. so thank you for stepping up and joining lafco. i would like to take a moment to see if any new commissioners may say a few words? none here, ok. madam clerk, could you