. >> i am a new manager of the competitive team in san francisco, the nighthawks. it is very difficult to find playing fields as a team in san francisco. this project allows triple the amount of playing time. the lights provide very little effect beyond the area in which that are lighting. we believe that this project for youth and adult sports is very important. this area of the park is historically one that is used for active recreation. it is our belief that this renovation of the part is consistent with that usage.>> ye down a little. it makes it easier. >> i live at 745 10th ave. i love playing soccer. i think kids in san francisco should have more turf fields to play on. president buell: thank you. >> good evening. i am a 28-year-old san francisco resident. i grew up in the shadow of mountains in montana. needless to say, i have terrific appreciation for the environment. the weapon year earlier, but i made decisions that necessitated i stayed at work. i spent an hour with 10 disadvantaged high-school students. second, i spend three evenings a week with boys a

. >> hi, i'm jill lands berry with the san francisco nighthawks. i'm speaking in behalf of dick cross. i have his notes. we have both coached the same team for many years. i've bain resident for 25 years and coached that entire time. i know everybody has been saying oshe, the children, the children, and making lighted of that, saying we're trying to use the children to get these fields. but you know what? adults need the fields too. i have a women's semipro team and if you watch them play the style stoove -- of play has increasinged tenfold since i was a kid. they play with such athleticism and muscle that to play on these fields with any sort of holes is possibly ending a career or a scholarship. we're talking about a kid who is maybe a foster kid, from a low income family that's getting a chance to go to college so they can play. if they hurt themselves it's on me. it's my fault that they are now not able to go to college. i was at crocker amazon last night with our practice and it was overwhelming to look around and see all the teenagers and adu