thank you to the noe valley to the speaker and represents noe valley. i heard the true nature of old san francisco and refreshing and the crateddivity, arts and crafts, imagination, things we were taught from people from noe valley that came to our community when d5 was growing in [inaudible] and brings pride and mental health as well. thank you also for japantown, our neighbors. i don't know the history of japantown and our relationship. i want to extend an olive branch and apology for all the crime and stuff that is going on relative from the d5 that spills over like i stated earlier that goes into japantown and let you know that we're here to also help keep it clean, get the graffiti off so we would love to partner and for you guys to talk on our supervisor of the district to get some of the youth and young adults to actually do some positive things in our communities. i want to lastly say that everything in the tenderloin hob assisted and doing the work in the troubled impoverished communities and downtown. there's a lot of development going on in t

first we're going to start though with a noe valley fire that we first told you about this morning.thout a home for the holidays of the fire started early this morning at castro and elizabeth in noe valley. this shows smoke billowing into the air. the fire department says the cause is under investigation. >>> the surge in the flu, covid and rsv cases having an impact on east bay emergency response teams. contra costa county health leaders say calls about viral infections are making up about 20% of all 911 calls is and that's five times higher than a year ago. in some cases people are asking for a transport to get tested. first responders say calls involving non-emergency situations can take away critical personnel during other emergencies. >>> and finally some welcome news at the pump right now before the holidays. gas prices are at a low not seen in about 18 months. that's according to aaa. bay-area gas prices averaging a little under $4.50 a gallon for regular. nearly a month ago prices were a dollar higher. prices in san francisco could fall below $4 in the next few weeks, but th

fire at a home is now under control in san francisco at a building along castro and elizabeth in noe valleyen app video of the scene from earlier this morning showing smoke blowing in the air. one person is displaced. the cause is still under investigation. >>> a last look at the forecast this morning. >> it looks cold to start but will warm up today. we're dry into early next week. the holiday means light traffic and a nice, easy drive. so far no slowing shows up. very little out of san martin except for a crash. the bay bridge, good recovery. we had, i think, three crashes, two in the commute direction. the backup at the toll plaza does show traffic along the berkeley curve. unexpectedly slow through emeryville. like here at the san mateo bridge and on the peninsula light traffic. things will get much busier midday. keep that in mind. watch the different traffic patterns. allow yourself more time. we want everybody to have a safe holiday. >> your maps always give a holiday feel, green and red. we like the green better. >> all that's missing is some eggnog. >>> that does it for us this mor

reshg p did not ask us to work on the noe valley town square project we did not go through our normal cost estimation process which is very thorough and takes in account the work scope, a renovation versus construction. materials to be used. utility hook ups which can be a big cost in the projects. labor analysis. what staff would be needed and how much time and then review of similar projects we delivered. if we are asked to give a formal estimate we go through all of those steps. in the case we were not asked, this was just a rough based on a similar size what it might be. again, saying it for the record, public work dids not develop the 1 opinion 7 million dollars budget. rec and park built the budget based on their assumptions and with the goal of making sure they had sufficient resources for the project it get done this came about because of matt hene secured a grant at the request on behalf of the community. i realment to emphasize the rec and park department is a great partner of ours we take great provide in the beautiful park play ground and rec center projects we delivered o

not just noe valley which declared the epicenter de facto demolition by the staff. if the commission had used the legislative authority that they have, with the za's addressing the values that seems like that would have been good in concert to do that and more housing account have been preserved including residential flats. that are more affordable. >> finally attached is 2000 decision from the california court of appeal not published decision but logical and it is logical with regard to de facto demolition and affordable housing. and those are all issues in the housing element urgent. here is might have letter with the attachments and here is the minutes and here is if you could send one to commissioner ruiz. thank you very much. >> last call for general public commentful again if you are here you need to come forward if you are calling in remotely press star 3 or raise your hand. seeing no requests, commissioners, general public comment is closed. we can move on to the regular calendar. item 11. case the grocery store and polk street neighborhood commercial planni

well, new for you this morning. 7 people were displaced by 2 alarm fire in the san francisco's in noe valley neighborhood. here is video of the fire from the citizens app. the fire broke out at a 3 story house at 11, 50 castle street between 23rd and elizabeth streets. firefighters were able to contain the blaze at 05:00am. 5 adults. 2 kids, 2 family pets were displaced, not injure. the fire department says that fire is accidental and the tribute into a heating source. the red cross is helping the displaced residents right now. >> also in the news, no new trial. that's the decision the judges made for scott peterson who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife, laci and their unborn child. but some legal experts still say this is not the end of the road for peterson. laci peterson went missing 20 years ago on christmas eve. her body found 4 months later in the san francisco bay. peterson has been seeking a new trial in that murder case since 2020 after one of the jurors came under fire for alleged juror misconduct. yeah, a 55 page. legal order. a san mateo county superior court judge det

to keep tek people happy in noe valley. they object to that but want to come out here and play. when you close the road any traffic increases on the streets and in the park. >> let's take the next caller we have 26 listeners with 17 in the queue. >> then of the day we talk about people. not cars or bikes. peal who drive are still people. there are people who bike and walk. the fact is all of the people can be on the great highway as they were before the pandemic. more used the great highway when opened to car. when discussing statistic rec and park did not mention they had data had the road is open to cars and shows over 20,000 people use the great highway on day when is it is open to vehicles. in your capacity as board numbers you adopted a property in anticipation of a potential 2 year pilot. we have been operating under a pilot for over 2 years the city collected the did thea they need to not need 3 more to report the out criminal i recommendure reject this proposed legislation. >> next speaker, please. hi. i'm erika i'm a san francisco resident in d8. i ask you keep the walk

after the great recession which saw misuse of the demo calics so much so staff eventually declared noe valley (inaudible) it may be that only the financially viable development in many residential neighborhoods continue to be the high end single family home which takes advantage of the loop hole because the calics have never been adjusted ever as the commission has the legislative authority to implement under section 317b2d. thank you. >> seeing no additional members of the public in the chambers we will go to remote callers. when you hear the line is unmuted you may begin speaking. >> this is (inaudible) agree with georgia. it is time to have a hearing on 317 demo calics. i want to ask the planning commission to please set a joint meeting with dbi beginning of next year. there have been two stories that have been absecured but they are real. one was in the mission local in the past couple days about the indictment of person connected with the (inaudible) this is a project to the commission last year, 555 fulton street. you might remember it was trader joe's addition to a building built upsca

we all read about the famous noe valley counsel square toilets. sorry supervisor mandelman and the costings that were reported. the the costs sparked public outrage and lots of discussion amongst ourselves in ways we can reduce costs and increase efficiency and speed on infrastructure projects. since that happened i have learned several things. provided the rescue and park an estimate of the aushth and engineering costs. the number picked up the store seout throughout the country not just in our state. and it prompted the state pulling the leverage fund thanksgiving we had already secured. and these public toilets and civic amenities are necessary in order for you to maintain the crucial funds and services to our city. today i'm submit being this letter of inquiry. i would like to have a class comparison of the work that is being done by the department of public works. i want a historical analysis of how much work has been done in house or put out to bid and managed by the d. public works. in the total amount of projects last 5 bond cycles. commen