dog or by a on-leashed dogs. there are two exceptions. there is more use of those areas by dog owners. of those, only those on the southern waterfront just adjacent to the former hunters point power plant, it is governed by a policy prohibiting all off-leash dog use. with expansion of the park and construction of improvements, we are going to be constructing a dog play area just outside of the current boundaries. as i mentioned, our parks and open spaces tend to not be close to sensitive habitats. the park is a significant exception to that. we struggle with enforcement of the leash policy. supervisor wiener: next we will hear from the golden gate audubon society. >> i am the conservation director. i am here to speak on behalf of several members of our coalition. i want to start by providing a little bit of perspective about where we are coming at this issue. people have asked for more regulation in dog management and are characterized as anti-god. our members care about their welfare. these are people that dedic

they should really be expanding the area for off-leash areas.hat many people out there. i would say there is probably 20 or 40 times as many people walking. we need more space, not less. thank you. >> i am a fourth generation san franciscan. i have been at ocean beach all my life. i fished with my father. i've played in the caves. you know, i go up to there and it is covered with concrete, it is covered with an invasive species. all of the trees are eucalyptus. it is still a wonderful, beautiful place to be. oftentimes, i take a look at the landscape and i say, let me remove everybody from the landscape that doesn't have a dog out here. a landscape is completely empty. i am wondering if that is how they wanted to be. they are worried about the clover's being stressed. there is no proof about them being stressed. if they are so stressed, why do they ride motorcycles up and down the beach? why do they have atv's, cars, bulldozers. i don't think they are stressed any more than seagulls, pigeons, or anything else for that matter. i am not an expert.

a significant challenge is off-leash dogs. 80% of the graduates had guide dogs interfered with by off-leash dogs. 42% have had their guide dogs attacked by off-leash dogs. we recommend that our graduates avoid any place where off-leash dogs are known to roam. it may create areas where our grads will be excluded from entering. they sought a seat on the committee several years ago to discuss whether off-leash areas are appropriate at all. the point simply is there's inadequate consultation. people are left out of this. you need to think about better communication, better input. since 19 9 laws have changed. the a.d.a.'s in effect. we didn't hear how that's applicable to protecting a 40,000 or $50,000 investment. when a guide dog's injured, the human person also is immobilized. that's a problem you're not addressing. you're just blankets accepting that dogs are pets. dogs are comforting. but ignoring service dogs for the blind. >> thank you very much. next speaker. >> hello, supervisors, good evening. supervisor connie and supervisor wiener. thank you so much for this hearing and for this reso

i love my dogs off-leash. but if there are no ramifications and i can't turn to a unit that is established to deal with this or turn to city officials to find out if they have rabies, something is wrong. [chime] >> think you for having this hearing. >> if i could call more names, my apologies for interrupting you. [reads names] you may proceed. >> i am a 42-year resident of san francisco and also a homeowner and an active advocate for our city parks. i am also very supportive of environmental issues. but i am very worried about the proposed proposal to limit dog use in the park. i am here to speak on behalf of my family, husband, children, and grandchildren. god planned activities are very much a multi-generational activity to bind families and bring us to parks. i also wanted you to know that we proudly show off san francisco's dog play areas to our out of town guests. people are amazed that we have this ability to show this kind of recreation as such a wonderful happy family home and recreational activity. t

have the same exercise on leash as off leash. and obviously there are many capable of running as fast as their dog. obviously for many reasons, physical condition, age, disability, whatever the issue may be. but that doesn't mean that their dog shouldn't have the right to be healthy and get socialized with other dogs. i fostered over 25 dogs with rocky top rescue and each one of those dogs i have taken to fort funston. so i oppose the plan. >> thank you very much. hi. >> i know it's been a long day for everybody, so i'll try and keep this short. my name is alison. i am a dog walker and trainer in the city of san francisco for the past 13 years. i also own a pet store in the westport area. there's a couple of points that i don't think people have made enough. i'm at fort funston every day, and i pick up a couple of big bags on the beach. this isn't left by my dogs. cigarette butts that are left by human beings. i've also rescued several sea birds that have been caught by nets and hooks. there's no regulations for them. i have rush

so wire the calls to restrict off leash? is basically an extreme view of what an urban park should be. it is like a museum, where you look at things from behind glass walls or where things are all roped off, and you are stuck on the boardwalk up with a sign that says "do not enter, do not go here." it is a look but do not touch idea. we feel these areas are four active recreation. that is why they were created, and that is what the issue before. in this densely populated bay area, these are our backyards and our sandboxes. the people who created the ggrna knew that, and that is why there is so much about preserving recreational open space. if this is about sharing space, people, dogs, and nature have coexisted for decades, and we want to see that continue to go for decades to come. this is not a pristine wilderness. it is located within a city of 800,000 people. these are not pristine wilderness, and yet, we are being told that has to be managed as if it was. we were told by a u.s. attorney your advice the ggrna that all of

i know that they say we have 30 off-leash dog parks. we have more than boston, denver, sacramento combined. there are very few off-leash dog areas in the western part of the city decides the areas that you mentioned. there is only a couple on the western edge. there seems to be one in the northwestern edge. what do you think will be the impact on those areas to eliminate those areas? >> that is probably the most significant area of concern. the dog training area could be heavily impacted. the one thing that is worth noting is from an environmental perspective if users can no longer walk two locations near their house -- to locations near their house. mclarran park has one of

signs in places where off leash dogs had been allowed. people were getting ticketed until three people fought their tickets, and the district court judge ruled that in fact in 1979 that policy was a legal policy and is the operative policy. i am talking about all of this to point out that there is a pattern here. there is very strong motivation on the part of the park service to eliminate dog walking entirely in the ggrna. there was oscillate push in congress to get the word "recreation to be removed, ostensibly for fund-raising issues, but if you can do some research, you will find that they do a whole lot better already than other areas. i urge you to take a strong as possible a stand against the park service actions on this. thank you very much. supervisor wiener: thank you very much. next speaker. >> thank you. my name is andrew moore, and i want to thank you for having this meeting. i have lived in san francisco for over 35 years. i am a senior, having recently retired from my career as a building contractor. i am a passion its envir

i am here today to give you some information on our off-leash dog areas. and briefly discussed some of the impact that we expect if the proposed management plan goes into effect. like the golden gate national recreation area, our parks department is to have some sensitive national areas and endangered species. our job is to balance multiple users needs to recreates and enjoy nature. we understand what they are trying to achieve. i think you all have a copy of this map. we have approved 28 dog play areas or dpa's. each one was discussed and agreed upon through a lengthy process and brought to the commission and approved there. each one of the dog play areas as opposed to have the french group -- is supposed to have a fringe group. it creates a sense of community of around the dog area. we have had mixed results with that. it is important to note that while we have to find a dog play areas, we just had this issue in her district of folks using an athletic field for off-leash dog use. we struggle to enforce our off- leash rule. this is just a brief list. i ap

we had several lawsuits about dogs being off-leash. it's sort of lead to an understanding. the degradation of the resources and the general safety of our visitors. we started to look at the various constituents under the rule making process that lasted about a year-and-a-half. there was a lot of good work and systems that use of the park. -- citizens that used the park. we have an environmental statement that is the subject of today's discussion. this is to provide some kind of balance, employing visitor safety, reduce user complex and maintain the resources and values for the future. this is often described as a ban on dogs, it is not at all. if the proposed plan is adopted, it is not a ban. there will be some restrictions, but it is not an outright ban. the dog walking would remain in activity, there would be seven proposed areas. large portions of the beach remain open. a mile of ocean beach, a half of the christie field airfield in the entire beach would remain open to off-leash dog is. -- dogs. and the plan provides for a variety of experiences, including visitors that

it lowers the attendance of these off-leash areas. that is something i want to go through the operations committee and the capital committee. that is something i look forward to, because the dog quagmire is getting kind of heavy. [chime] >> thank you. is there anyone else to like to make general public comment? seeing none, item four is closed. item number five, the consent calendar. is there any public comment on the consent calendar? seeing none, item 5 is closed. commissioners? president buell: all those in favor? motion passes. >> we are on item number six. >> good morning. tonya pedersen, director of the san francisco zoo. we were granted an accreditation by the association of zoos and aquariums this past month. we underwent a thorough investigation to make sure that we meet ever-rising standards in animal care, a veterinary programs, conservation, and safety. we provided a clearance to complete this rigorous foundation process every five years. the accreditation process includes an application and facility inspection by a team o

there are going to vote to oppose the leash law.t would be a powerful addition to dog owners fight against the golden gate recreation area. >> this is not a national target is a national recreation area is a highly dense, urban area. this is more environmentally sound than spreading us out with the dogs all over. >>pam: city officials are concerned about the impact of that it would have on the city parks. the federal parks department has extended its comments on the exposed leash law until the end of the month of may. >>jacqueline: mid-60s, with rain in the forecast. details with your forecast coming up in just a bit. [ male announcer ] how do you say... welcome to the neighborhood. ♪ [ male announcer ] how do you say... can you believe it's been 20 years since college? ♪ [ male announcer ] nothing says "you're special" like boursin, a creamy, crumbly blend of real cheese and savory herbs, boursin makes any moment more memorable. even if you're saying... my mother has the kids tonight. ♪ [ male announcer ] how do you say boursin? >>

we had several lawsuits about dogs being off-leash. it's sort of lead to an understanding. the degradation of the resources and the general safety of our visitors. we started to look at the various constituents under the rule making process that lasted about a year-and-a-half. there was a lot of good work and systems that use of the park. -- citizens that used the park. we have an environmental statement that is the subject of today's discussion. this is to provide some kind of balance, employing visitor safety, reduce user complex and maintain the resources and values for the future. this is

those in favor of off leash areas will rally at city hall at noon. the san francisco board of supervisors board use will hold a limit to limit off leash areas. the service hopes to limit off leash areas fearing that will -- >>> two new remote control valves are operational at pg & e stations near the explosion site. pg & e says it hopes to have all 12 remote control valves running by the end of the year. >>> lines were long again for a free health clinic at the oakland coliseum. this was the second day for the event organized by the nonprofit group remote medical. people can get free dental exams and mammographs free of charge. that clinic runs through tuesday. >>> we all know that april 15th is tax day. but this year you're getting a few more day than in years past. i'm paul chambers and i'll explain coming up. >>> we'll explain how much pain at the pump you can expect in the years to come. >>> and deliberation continues tomorrow in the barry bonds case. the one thing experts say you shouldn't expect. the news continues next. >>> still haven't filed

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the national parks service generally does not allow for off-leash dogs, but golden gates and ocean beach is really the only national park property in the dense urban environment like ours. it is tricky. communication is ongoing. this is not a process we control. again, and you very grateful to supervisor wiener's leadership on this issue. we will be having ongoing dialogues. thank you. [applause] supervisor wiener: thank you, bill. the next question -- if the city needs revenue so badly, why no target in san francisco? why chase trader joe's out of the castro? businesses like these will provide revenue and jobs. why discourage them? i want to address trader jon's -- trader joe's. i like a lot of people was disappointed by this. ultimately, a trader joe's walk away. there were a lot of concerns in the neighborhood about parking and traffic issues, given what has happened with the trader joe's on masonic street. but trader joe's, to my disappointment, walked away. i have been trying to provide support to the tower records site to make sure we get that space filled. another are a number of

and rangers try to solve a who done it after a controversial leash law suddenly disappeared. and oakland raiders try to lay rest rumors about the health of the ultimate raider >>> welcome back. take a look at high temperatures notice the warming trend through the central park. 74, filling into the east where we'll hit mid-50s around boston and new york. still warmest miami and phoenix, low 80s and portland we'll have rain and 50 degrees. good news if you are traveling by air, no delays right now but notice the yellow and n tornado alley, memphis and dallas, potential for severe weather and a bumpy ride in the afternoon hours. >>> you can get more information at abc7news.com. >>> city of oakland has one a lawsuit against two men arrested on suspicion of looting a jewelry store in the oscar grant killing. 33-year-old terry williams and 20-year-old man of castro valley have been ordered to pay $25,000 each to the owner of the jaycee jewelry store on broadway. they arrested the two men during a protest that turned violent. both men were caught with jewelry from the store that was

. >>> we are still waiting on word of a resolution on walking dogs without a leash. the meeting is now going on. the proposed rule would severely limit off-leash areas as popular dog walking stocks in the board of supervisors is considering a resolution that would put it on record in opposition of those new rules. >> today we have something that is a real success story. >> governor brown authorizes a new california energy plan and how it is adding jobs to the bay area. >>> regulators raided japan's nuclear accident one of the worst area but some scientists are skeptical. >> i will be here with a look at some sprinkles in your bay area forecast for wednesday. >> children, parents, and childcare providers marched to urge the city to support affordable childcare. the bills slashed the work program by 8%. it is meant to help people transition from welfare to work and includes child care aid. state and federal cuts mean parents will be more dependent on childcare program. >>> oakland city leaders say 400 downtown parking meters were vandalized. so far this year about 400

>>pam: at 4:00 p.m., the controversial national recreation area to ban dogs from being on a leash. this includes ocean beach, and other public parks. city supervisors are expected to vote tomorrow. to oppose this. >>reporter: dog owners could get a big boost. to oppose the mandatory leash law that is in place for golden state recreation areas. >> basically is making it on from the four people and four dogs to go out there. they will have nobody go out there. on friendly--four people and on friendly--4 dogs--not friendly for dogs are owners. >>reporter: if the dogs are not allowed the city parks and been impacted. >> it is going to impact them. >> i will live across the street from balboa park. and how much of an impact will house on the park's the fall of these parks are forced to come into the city to use our city parks. for >>reporter: supervisors are expected to report on this on tuesday. the national park service has extended its comments until the end of today. reporting in santa so, kate thompson. for >>catherine: off tonight, the game is going to be dedicated to brightbrian

not to dive into the dog issue, but in glen canyon, it is important to keep your dog on a leash. it is a strategy that can help keep our pets safe and the coyotes further away. thank you. supervisor wiener: thank you. i do not think we have seen now online and 7 on your side.. the meeting is at the hall of flowers. may 12. it is in my newsletter. if you want to get my e-mail newsletter, let me know. we will put you on. next question. >> hi. my name is jean. i graduated from this high school. i have to disagree with you. the amount of coyotoes -- last night, coming home, i had still wait in my car before i entered my house. they are roaming rapidly. i had to call safeway, and the people who owned the complex there said they were back there at night, looking for food. in know that they have left the golden gate park area. they have become brazen. they are walking during the day. at night. two weeks ago, they were trying to get on my balcony. they are all over. not just in diamond heights. glen park. they have frightened away the raccoons, and there is another area in san francisco.

the rules would severely limit or outright ban off-leash areas in crissy fields, fort funston and other popular parks. >>> coming up at 5:00, one hour from now san francisco police will reveal new details on the death of a 16-year-old boy. we'll have that information for you at 5:00. >>> plus -- 30 minutes ago, california senator barbara boxer opened a hearing into the japanese nuclear crisis. what experts say the crisis could mean for u.s. nuclear plants. >>> those stories and more coming up in our next newscast at 5:00. thanks for watching. have a great day.

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