mr. antonini possesses everything and more. it is vital to not base decisions on ideology, but on someone who looked at the facts. i think he has a vision for the future of san francisco. we cannot sit still. we have to move forward. i have to mention planning will be more involved now around the elderly population. i think he will be well served to deal with those in the future. >> i have known him for years, and we have served on various organizations, and i want to say a couple of things to all of you. he does bring not only institutional memory, but diversity. he also brings ideological diversity. it is important we talk about how the discussion should not just the to the left of recognize there is a substantial amount of electorate a are moderate or conservative. he does his homework. he takes an entire wednesday off of his invoke tractors. for the last 10 years -- he takes an entire wednesday off to practice. if he has any questions he goes out into the field to take a look of what is going on, so i hope you will support.

mr. hill brings a unique set of qualifications. i do not think commissioner antonini is not qualified, but given what the planning commission looks like right now, i think there's an opportunity for the mayor to bring some balance to the commission. as a supervisor weaner indicated, there is no lgbt member of the commission, there is no latino member of the commission, that's an issue there are a lot of different things that need to be taken into consideration and each and everyone of us have to make a decision that is right for us. from my perspective, in terms of what is right for district 9, what i believe is right for this city right now, having had an individual has served for a number of years, it's important to give someone else an opportunity to serve. i want to think commissioner antonini to serve. i just think other people should have a chance and that's why i will be voting against this. supervisor farrell: i have known dr. antonini for quite awhile and i can't think of a more dedicated public servant and i will echo what my colleagues mentioned and the fir

mr. rich being you're reminded me. at some point can we get a status on cpmc? president fong: commissioner antonini? commissioner antonini: i should mention that i have had meetings with products or unsers ofp outarcel c, natoma, larkin, 1490 francisco, which is also on our calendar today. >> commissioners, we are on item five, director's announcements. >> just two things. we would like to schedule -- in light of the hearing last week, i think we would like to schedule some more detailed briefings on the background information on the plan. we are happy to do that in public hearings or individually with you as well to talk about that. the second thing, with respect to our budget, the committee met to approve our budget this week. there are still some points of agreements, if you will. they have chosen to wait until this afternoon when they will be voting on the entire budget, our department budget. the issue is a couple of positions and whether they should move forward or not. i will say, in spite of that come up most of the changes to our budget were accepted by the committee. so, we are having disc

mr. connor. >> in the past number of years i have come down to support commissioners olague, but commissioner moore, commissioner sugaya commoand now commissioner antonini, and it is easy to ask, how can you agree with all of those commissioners? the truth is i do not. they do not always agree with each other. they do not have to. they all come with a different agenda. they all come with a different perspective. what is important is the day independently prepare for their hearings -- is that they independently prepare for their hearings. it is also very important they are able to listen very carefully to each of the speakers and to their fellow commissioners. they have to earn the respect of their fellow commissioners. they might debate an issue for an hour, and they will make their decisions, and they are on to the next item. there is no room for carryovers. every group and will love members of represent the book ends of a particular commission as of ulterior -- as a whole. what is important is the same maintain -- is that they maintain the respect of the public. >> thank you. >> good afternoon. i think everyone has pretty well said what needs to be sa