you now have results of the election regarding the special election for the ift. >> we have completed the official canvassing and statement of election results, which has been distributed to the board members. we are in receipt of 11 ballots, representing 14 votes. therefore, 100% of ballots are in favor of the ifd. the ballot measure has passed by the required percentage. president chiu: based on that information, we can consider item 15, declaring the results of the special election for the infrastructure financing district in the rincon hill area. without objection, this resolution is adopted. next item is item 16. colleagues, can we take this item same call? without objection, this is passed on first read. item 17, same house, col. this resolution is adopted. this completes this afternoon's proceedings for the ifd. the board will consider final passage of the ordinance at a regular meeting on february 15, 2011. at this time, can we go to general public comment? >> the next item on the agenda is an opportunity for the public to address the board on items within the subject matter j

the fest ifts went out with a bang.fetti flew and firecrackers went off around the crowded streets. >>> well, parts of the country see snowfall as a major inconvenience. these two see it as an inspiration. for the connecticut mechanics turned artists the unrelenting snow has become their canvas. armed with pop sickle sticks and cans of spray paint, the duo has found a way to combat the snow. they paid homage to their favorite sports team and design aid car complete with rims. lovely, very creative. i still say get the snow out of here. i'm done. >> i loved everything until he showed me the patriots logo. as a jets fan, i don't really like those dpiz guys. >> sorry about that. you're going to get some calls from boston, though. time for an early look at some of the stories we'll follow throughout the day here on nbc. there will be a hearing for a california man accused of plotting to blow up a detroit area mosque. the 63-year-old who was arrested late last month with explosives in his car remains jailed on $500,000 bond.