that is why we're celebrating the family of larry martin. we'll say a few more words about that in a moment. i know iris is here as the daughter of larry b. martin. but i just wanted to begin with that praise and give the praise to people who work every day in the system. and we honor them by getting their input in this design as well. so, these l.r.v.s are not just a train that came from some. they were literally design with the expert engineering at siemens, complimented by all of our experience in making sure that there were less parts to deal with. it will give us better diagnostics and maintenance and seating arrangements, color arrangements, material arrangements that are much more appropriate for the hundreds of thousands of people that ride every day that we will provide them with the best transportation system we can have. this is a good occasion, too, because we already tested this so we're not going to make any mistakes. right, ed? [laughter] in fact, i think there is a first driver on here. i forgot her name. i met her. she's alre

muni was very lucky to have larry martin join as an employee back in 1966. rose quickly through the ranks of union leadership to become president of the local here and then international vice president for the transport workers' union, served in a number of capacity on different boards and commissions in the city and really play an outsized role in the leadership of the city. always representing labor, always representing working people of the city and so it is with that in mind that we dedicate this first rail car, and this was the mayor's idea, so i want to make sure he gets the credit for this, dedicate this first rail car to his memory so we want to ask the mayor and larry's daughter to unveil a replica of the plaque that will honor larry martin as we put this first new car into service. >> ready? >> ready. >> all right! [applause] >> do you want to say anything? >> so, we have new rail cars! new seats! new diagnostic systems! >> all right! >> new smells! but we not ever forget the people that run this whole system. and i'm honored to be with iris becaus

put into consideration, as well as someone who served on this prestige commission, commissioner larry martin, president of the transport workers union. both served on the recreation and park commission. both these brothers have long contributed to the well-being of this city and i would hope that as you move forward in the future, those two names would be held in consideration. they both made such an impact, such great difference for san franciscoens across the board. commissioners i wish you well in your deliberations and thank you for the great work that you all do here. have great thanksgiving. >> president buell: same to you. thank you. >> next speaker. >> i'm here again, barbara, i chair the committee for david johnson's name to be placed on the plaza. i was here last time to speak. i did notice mr. king and the other names mentioned, so please consider david johnson. thank you. >> president buell: thank you. >> anyone else who would like to speak on the item? being no further public comment, this item is closed. >> president buell: commissioner anderson. >> commissioner anderson: thank

a lot of people jobs through urban and muni buses, and they're raising families, so thank you larry martin. all right. >> thank you so much for coming out. now, we're going to celebrate and go inside, but thank you so much for coming out. enjoy the rest of your evening. thank you. to be. >> hi, i'm average i'm a personal analyst that the human resources examining and recruitment unit and suffix i started my career as a san francisco state university and got my bachelors in psyched and orientational psyche if they had we have a great relationship that the san francisco unified school district i exploded for american people interim shopping mall and become eligible for a permeate job. >> okay. perfect. >> i love working for our human resources services because of the agriculture we're laid-back with a professional mindset although human resources is a challenge we're light a hearted started as a intern guided through the process eventually one day a a deputy director or staying with the puc is where i love it >> perfect timing. welcome. welcome, everyone. welcome to the commission on the env

a lot of people jobs through urban and muni buses, and they're raising families, so thank you larry martin. all right. >> thank you so much for coming out. now, we're going to celebrate and go inside, but thank you so much for coming out. enjoy the rest of your evening. thank you. - >> shop & dine in the 49 promotes local businesses and challenges resident to do their showing up and dining within the 49 square miles of san francisco by supporting local services within the neighborhood we help san francisco remain unique successful and vibrant so where will you shop & dine in the 49 san francisco owes must of the charm to the unique characterization of each corridor has a distinction permanent our neighbors are the economic engine of the city. >> if we could a afford the lot by these we'll not to have the kind of store in the future the kids will eat from some restaurants chinatown has phobia one of the best the most unique neighborhood shopping areas of san francisco. >> chinatown is one of the oldest chinatown in the state we need to be able allergies the people and that's the reason chin

let me make two observations, that's the request we adjourn in honor of larry martin, his career began in 1966, served not only on this commission, but the planning commission and human rights commission. he was a leader of the local 250-a and at the same time worked hard on behalf of the people of san francisco who benefitted from his dedication the city. sadly, as well, advocate may wong was one of the city's most dedicated park advocates, not only showed up at the meetings, but the board of supervisors. he was one of the founders of the park, active in philanthropy and volunteering. may was a strong advocate and a kind ofible person who helped to instill atmosphere of respect. with that, that concludes my report >> clerk: can we get everyone to take a seat? >> clerk: we're on item 3. >> few different announcements. this november commission meeting, it is a month of giving thanks and last sunday, nearly 10,000 soccer fans were very grateful to see the san francisco deltas win the north american soccer league championship this sunday against the new york cosmos. applause >> their inau

i was not here at prior meeting where you recognized larry martin, but i wanted to add my comments in support of the naming of the first streetcar, first l.r.v.4 for larry. he was a good union representative and really a good person. he and i frequently made comments together at, i don't know about this body but certainly a predecessor bodies at the public transportation commission and the public utilities commission. along those lines, this organization certainly has a lot of history and much of it doesn't get presented here. i would encourage you to ask for regular comments on the history, milestones and noticeable passings of people associated with muni and the rest of the m.t.a. >> thank you. thank you for your concern. i will be continuing with this meeting based on the advice of our counsel. so, we'll see how that plays out at sunshine. it will be interesting to get an update on that. thank you all for your public comment. i appreciate it. do we have any other public comment? no? seeing none, right before i close public comment, i would like to just -- taking a quick peek into t

martin luther king day, the first day of national park week, national parks lands day. and veterans day. fees were waived on 16 days last year. and this day, 10. >>> larry has been given the green light to purchase a resort in tahoe which was frank sinatra's old hangout. it sits on the north end of the lake. and was undergoing an upgrade when it fell into bankruptcy. he was ready to back out of the deal because of delays but he's ready to move forward as long as the deal is wrapped up by january 10th. >>> and as steve pointed out, yesterday was frank sinatra's birthday. >> oh. >>> a full schedule today for san francisco's acting mayor. coming up. we'll show you what is on london breed's agenda, including a plan for dealing with the homeless. >>> and a wild chase early this morning ended in millbrae. why authorities were looking for suspects. >>> good morning. you can see traffic is moving along slowly at the bay bridge toll plaza. we've been watching it. and it seems to be slowing down a little bit. we'll give you the drive times and take a look at the key commutes in the east bay and in the south bay. >>> it's cold enough and some of you may be wishing