we are joined by joseph dufty, the senior building inspector. at this time if you would conduct the swearing-in process. but the board requests you turn off cellphone and pagers. please carry on conversations in the hallway. representatives have seven minutes to present their cases and three minutes for rebuttals. people affiliated with these parties must complete their presentation which in seven minutes. replies have three minutes. to assist the board, members of the public who wish to speak on an item are asked but not required to submit a speaker cards or a business card to the staff when you come tuesday. -- come to speak. the board welcomes suggestions. their survey forms on the left of the podium as well. if you have questions about the hearing, please speak to the board staff after the meeting or call the office tomorrow morning. the board office is located at 1650 mission street. this meeting is to broadcast live on government television, and the visa of this meeting are available for purchased directly from sfgtv. thank you for your at