. >> i am jane winslow. i have been a resident in the neighborhood for over 40 years. i was a pregnant young mother when i first started using the branch library. now seem to find myself a disabled senior, although i do not think of myself in that category. our library has changed. our neighborhood has changed. technology has changed. it is time for a new beach. thank you. >> i would like to speak to you as an architect and a former member of the library commission. the solution has been arrived at is an exceptional resolution of all of the parameters and constraints of that site. the identity of the library is particularly resonant for its response to the necessary demands upon the library system, certainly for the acquisition of borrowing materials, but also for the programs and services the library makes available to the community. it will be the centerpiece of architecture. to that end, it is an important evidence. i had the distinct pleasure of being involved with the inception of the branch library group of programs. i can tell you important things. one is that t

. >> my name is jane winslow. i am here with san francisco beautiful. this proposal to exempt 726 utility boxes from environmental review clashes with several policies of the city pick general plan. policy 2.8, maintain a strong presumption against giving up street areas for private ownership or use. policy 4.4, design walkways and parking facilities to minimize danger to pedestrians. policy 1.7, a sure expanded mobility for the disadvantaged. these types of contradictions are addressed in an eir. that is why we urge you to conduct one. thank you. president chiu: next speaker. >> my name is jan blum. do we oppose the categorical exemption granted by the planning department to at&t for the installation of these 726 metal cabinets. there will be a cumulative impact from this massive installation, both individually and cumulatively, upon the quality of the public right of way. we could not agree less with this ruling. we believe there would be a cumulative impact upon the quality of the public right of way by impeding travel on public streets, by creating