commissioner hwang: based upon what was received, yes. it would state that the police department determined that the extended hours was appropriate for this location. and there would be a determination, and additional the termination of like foods based on public testimony and the appropriateness. we have situations in residential areas at a late night operations were permits were denied pacifically because of objections from the neighborhood. >> the police way in, and if the police say no, you denied a permit. in this case, as opposed to the other one, there was no directors hearing? >> correct. >> the matter is submitted. commissioner hwang: this case is actually in my opinion, different than the previus case -- previous case for two reasons. one is -- one of the emails from staff indicated that there were no complaints. there might have been complaints coming in subsequently verses of the previous case. in this location, there were zero complaints, and if one looks at the language, it is not 100% in the affirmative. there is a slight b

vice president hwang: the jurisdiction requestor is in the room. if there is any question of places, this is the time to get it clarified. if it is expired and there are no issues, then the jurisdiction requestor would not take an appeal. president garcia: you cannot speak from there. >> i do not think the officers would accept an expired permit appeal. >> i would suggest a continuance just to look into that. i think there's a question as to whether the board can take jurisdiction. president garcia: if far more elegant solution would be for us to vote not to take jurisdiction. >> i would agree with that. we were not aware that this permit has expired. i was not aware that next g had responded to the request. if you deny the jr request for the brussels street vacation, then those property owners have opportunity for the process to get to unfold. they will have the opportunity to respond. president garcia: thank you. commissioner hillis: with the caveat that i still do not understand why i am voting on an expired permit. president garcia: do whatever

commissioner hwang: aye. commissioner fung: aye. commissioner hillis: no. commissioner hurtado: aye. >> vote is 4-0, motion carries. 4-1, very sorry. the permit is to be granted. the permit is to be granted. president garcia: 02 apologies, >> we will start with the appellant, you have seven minutes. >> president garcia, commissioners -- >> if you will pull the microphone, we will use that one. >> sorry. i'ma member -- i'm a member of the chinese-american voters education committee that is seeking a reversal of the entertainment commissioned of the decision to grant the applicant in after hours permit. the entertainment commission's position must be reversed because it was impermissibly in effect and with procedural irregularities and is totally unsupported by the records. stipulated fax including the high volume of volume associated with this neighborhood restaurant [unintelligible] there is no basis to grant this application. there is no right to operate a fast food restaurant 24 hours a day. furthermore, the commission's decision isn't in deference to thi

commissioner hwang: based upon what was received, yes.t would state that the police department determined that the extended hours was appropriate for this location. and there would be a determination, and additional the termination of like foods based on public testimony and ap

and balbina hwang, a visiting professor at georgetown university who was a korea specialist at the state department during the last bush administration. and we thank you both for being here. ambassador gregg, to you first, how big a breakthrough is this? >> i think this is very significant. it a test first major step forward taken by the two countries since president obama came into office. and it also, i think, says a lot about the way the kim jong-un regime in north korea is going to operate. they're a very hierarchical country, and it's interesting to me that kim gay wan who has been promoted is happy to meet with gwen davis, a lower rank than the man he succeeded, steve bosworth. so there was no talk of hierarchy, there was just talk on issues that had long divided us and which we were able to talk about since kim jong-un came into power. >> woodruff: balbina hwang, do you agree this is a big break through? >> i don't, unfortunately. i would hesitate to call it a step in the right direction. the problem is the bar has been moved so far backwards that even if we return to where talks

the presiding officer is president michael garcia and joining him its vice-president chris hwang, commissioner rich hillis, and we welcome our newest board member, arcelia for toronto -- arcelia hurtado. the bill are also joined by the deputy district attorney. she is sitting to my left and will provide the board with any legal advice this evening. we're also joined by the senior board executive director. scott sanchez is here, the zoning administrator, and john quan is here representing the department of works. and we are joined by the san francisco entertainment commission appeared at this time, i will go over the boards guidelines and conduct the swearing in process. the board conducts that you turn off all electronic devices. please carry on conversations in the hallway. appellant, permit holders, and department respondents each have seven minutes to present their case, and three minutes for rebuttal. people affiliated with these parties must include their comments in these seven-minute or three-minute time frames. members of the public -- have three minutes to address the board and no reb

on that, vice-president hwang, aye. 3-2, both matters are continued. >> there is no other business this evening. commissioner fung: thank you. [gavel]

on that, vice-president hwang, aye. 3-2, both matters are continued. >> there is no other business this evening. commissioner fung: thank you. [gavel] >> good morning, everybody. i am the manager -- we will kick it off first with a message from our cities librarian. the director of the san francisco library system. [applause] >> thank you. this is fantastic. good morning to everybody. i am a little jealous. i said, this is not my house. it is your house. welcome to all of you. this is indeed your house. i am a little jealous because i did those of green t-shirts. -- dig those green t-shirt. we are proud to be part of youth advocacy day. that is where it begins. congratulations to each and every one of you for being here. i cannot say enough about our great librarians. we need your feedback. today is going to be one of those great opportunities to tell us all about what you need and what makes this city a great. have a fantastic day. it is my pleasure to be hosting you. [applause] thank you. >> good morning, everyone. i am so happy to welcome you guys to the third annual youth advocacy d

on that, vice-president hwang, aye. 3-2, both matters are continued. >> there is no other business this evening. commissioner fung: thank you. [gavel] >> welcomed to the regular meeting of the budget and finance subcommittee. are there any announcements for us? >> please silence all cell phones and electronic devices. complete any documents to be included in the file and they should be submitted to the clerk. >> would you call item number 1? >> item number one, resolution authorizing the san francisco department of public health to retroactively except and expend a federal state grant and the amount of $650,000 from the california department of health to participate in a program entitled "the nurse a family partnership" -- "nurse family partnership." >> what we would like to see is the department to provide a presentation about what is before us. we have information but just for the general public to understand the issue. can i ask you to go through what the grant is about, what it will do for the department of public health? >> i am happy to explain this to you. this is a home visiting

vice president hwang: aye. -- commissioner hillis: aye. commissioner hurtado: aye. >> the denial is overruled. with all those conditions. president garcia: even though i have a clock 30 -- -- 8:30 on the schedule to get out of here and we are blowing by that, we will take a short break.

on that, vice-president hwang, aye. 3-2, both matters are continued. >> there is no other business this evening. commissioner fung: thank you. [gavel] >> hello. you're watching the show that explores san francisco's love affair with food. there are at least 18 farmers markets in san francisco alone, providing fresh and affordable to year-round. this is a great resource that does not break the bank. to show just how easy it can be to do just that, we have come up with something called the farmers' market challenge. we find someone who loves to cook, give them $20, and challenge them to create a delicious meal from ingredients found right here in the farmer's market. who did we find for today's challenge? >> today with regard to made a pot greater thanchapino. >> you only have $20 to spend. >> i know peter it is going to be tough, but i think i can do it. it is a san francisco classic. we are celebrating bay area food. we have nice beautiful plum tomatoes here. we have some beautiful fresh fish here. it will come together beautifully. >> many to cut out all this talk, and let's go shop. y

vice president hwang: aye. -- commissioner hillis: aye. commissioner hurtado: aye. >> the denial is overruled. with all those conditions. president garcia: even though i have a >> welcome back to the march 21, 2012 meeting of the san francisco board of appeals. we are now calling item #7. beth weesner vs the department of building inspection with planning department approval. it is on seven -- it is on at 1753 beach street. protesting the issuance on november 10, 2011 to a permit to alter a building, remodeling a kitchen, bath, and laundry, adding a bath, removing a portion of the wall at the hallway, removing partition at a kitchen to dining, reconfiguring bedroom closets new furnace and water heater, new gas fireplace, new exterior stair to the new roof deck. we will start with the appellant. >> i am representing the appellant in this case. first off, we think the board for continuing this matter at the last minute. we were in negotiations to settle this matter globally with the permit holder but never got a response. here we are, one we