and we are excited that norm lynde has put forth an application. >> clerk: thank you. members of the public who wish to provide public comment and are in the room should line up to speak at this time if you are joining us remotely the call in number is 1-(415)-655-0001. and the meeting i.d. is 2496 905 4544. then press pound and pound again. once connected, you will need to press star 3 to enter the speaker line. a system prompt will indicate that you have raised your hand. wait until you have been un-muted and that is your cue to begin your comment. we have two callers in line for public comment. >> chair peskin: first speaker, please. >> caller: good morning, i'm the manager of the lgbtq cultural district. and i am just calling to say that we're in very, very strong support of norm's application. and he has been a strong ally, not just the cultural district, but in soma in general, and i think that would be an invaluable asset to the committee. thank you. >> clerk: thank you. >> chair peskin: next speaker. >> caller: hello, i am vaughn golchef with the lgbtq cultural