even at 555 and parcel lee i think the potential to go higher potentially so they're all new territories to work on in the city. >> if i may just finish up i wanted to say something about those sites. one thing you need to take into account is the under utilizing of the mccallister building, the older building on the site and i think we should consider that. maybe we can make some -- talk to some architects and tell us what could be done on the site, and the same thing -- and lastly i want to make one comment i am hoping that we -- i remain committed to the idea that we need to provide access to housing for our employees, particularly for teachers if we're going to remain competitive as to having teachers be able to come here in the future which we will definitely need, and i think that -- i am hoping that we will continue now having done this one deal with the city to look for new models because the weakness of course is the deal that we have done it will result in some affordable housing but there will be limited if any access for our own employees to that project -- to that housing be

lee is in her district. weinberg and the democrats had been in a bitter political fight with christie-- over their blocking of his state then there's the 'follow the money' theory. on two parcels in fort lee near the lanes that were blocked on the george washington bridge-- a billion-dollar retail and apartment project called 'hudson lights' is being developed. this project has been a huge part of sokolich's tenure. any problem with those access-lanes to the bridge could hurt that development. we're learning more today about the retired tampa police officer now charged with killing a man after arguing at a movie theater, over texting. 71-year-old curtis reeves is charged with second- degree murder.accused of shooting 43-year-old chad oulson. the two were arguing apparently over texting during the previews on monday. that's when reeves allegedly opened fire. we've learned during his time with tampa police, reeves was credited for his leadership skills and training on gun safety. but the sheriff says quote, "it didn't matter what he had done previously in his life." coming up on the kron four morning news. we'll have everything you need to know about the upcoming niners game. th

lee. his defining mission is to take that parcel of land, redevelop it and have a renaissance for ft. lee. it is a massive project. that land is split into two parts. the first part is two 47-story residential towers. >> huge. >> yeah. the financing for that is in place. it's done. the first one's up. the second one is on the way. they're supposed to open to residents later this year. the second part is this thing called hudson lights. the second part of that parcel. the financing for that was supposed to be finished in early or middle 2013. it got delayed in the summer months because they couldn't quite nail down the financing. they finally announced on september 16th, 2013, that the financing was back on track for this. the significance of the date, september 16th, 2013, is it is the first business day after -- >> after the shutdown. >> after the new york side intervenes, says you're probably breaking state and federal laws. they re-open the lanes. financing, for something like, you know, financing for any project, especially a billion-dollar redevelopment project is very fragile. an

on two parcels of land in fort lee near the lines that were blocked on the george washington bridge, a billion dollars of retail and apartment project called cut some light is being developed. this project has been a huge part of sokolich's tenure. any problem with those access lines to the bridge could hurt that development. >>anny: and world news, more financial help is on the way to syria this morning with most of the money to help children in desperate need of health care, schooling and counseling. the u.s. is sending $380 million in additional aid to the victims of serious violent civil war. right now, the un says at least 9 million syrians need help as a result of the war which began nearly three years ago. >>james: a volcano in indonesia has erupted again. more than 22,000 people have been forced to leave their homes since the volcano began erupting in september of last year. no one has been hurt but the latest eruption is threatening nearby evacuate camps. thick clouds of smoke and ash can be seen from the mountain on this island of north sumatra. an impressive but dangerous

on these parcels of land in fort lee near the access lanes a billion dollar retail and apartment project problem with the access lanes to the bridge could hurt that development. an article in the talking points memo asks whether lanes would have been closed to jeopardize the development. >> a republican governor talking about development and growing in new jersey, i think it is a pretty big risk to do any county, city or town in new jersey to risk an enormous development project. >> did the developers of that project have any dispute with governor christie? we called and e-mailed the company tucker development but haven't heard back. we asked governor christie's office to comment. >> thanks very much. let's dig deeper right now. we are joined by the majority leader of the new jersey state assembly. thanks for coming in. >> thank you for having me. >> i know you are one of the top democrats who launched this committee to investigate the bridge scandal. which resonates the most for you? >> reporter: you know, to ebe honest with you it could be any of the above. i think the better question

it's exciting that we are able to do this swap now with parcel e in london breed's district. i want to thank olson lee who was able to make this happen along with commissioners mendoza at the school board who helped this with this challenging process. i want to thank supervisors yee campos for your support as well. i'm looking forward to moving forward. i know there is so much that is owned by the city and public schools and this is a way to help generate and create value through our public lands, thank you. i would also like to add my name. president david chiu: thank you, supervisor kim. can we take this same call same house. this resolution is adopted. item 23. speaker: the clerk: item 23: yee23.131001[health care services master plan]sponsor: camposresolution adopting the health care services master plan and commending the department of public health and planning department for running a robust data driven process infused with widespread community input to create the plan. question: shall this resolution be adopted?12341234 president david chiu: same house same call. this resolution is adopted. it

closely are the mayor's office of housing and in particular, olsen lee and his staff on a complicated multiparcel transaction. that parcel, that transaction and consequences and possibilities around it, have generated several building and grounds meetings, and numerous, discussions among board members and staff. and at this point, negotiations which have been spearheaded and led by deputy superintendent lee over the past three or four months, i think have culminated in a very successful result that you have before you tonight which i think offer very positive things for this city and in terms of the development of affordable housing, on a long abandoned and sorry property in 1950 mission. and offer some very, very positive steps for us, and to be able to amalgamate a larger parcel on this block, which has very large development, future possibilities, and contend with another parcel, at 1101 connecticut and so in general, it responds to a lot of the wishes of the school board that we the staff look at our properties holistically and that we look at them together and not just this individuals, and we think that this transa

lee, director of mayor's office of house. as director up dike said, this is a start of a complicated transaction. we are using this parcel plus additional funds to acquire 1950 mission and 1101 connecticut. both are transactions of this property or acquisitions of property which will come back to the board of supervisors. the department would have no objection if the agreement was presented at the time we were looking the -- entire transaction and bringing the entire transaction back. that would be the only concern. >> so ultimately as is you are okay with it? >> yes. as long as we can bring the agreement at the same time we are bringing the rest of the transaction. >> okay. the answer to any city attorney, any dispute over that? >> no. we are saying to amend it to the agreement. >> okay. at this point let's open up to public comment. is there any additional public comment? seeing none, public comment is closed. >> let me just clarify, i know kevin and others know how urgent it is to develop projects and especially for housing trust fund to really kick start the development of much much needing affordable housing. you ar

lee, director of mayor's office of house. as director up dike said, this is a start of a complicated transaction. we are using this parcel plus additional funds to acquire 1950 mission and 1101 connecticut. both are transactions of this property or acquisitions of property which will come back to the board of supervisors. the department would have no objection if

you mayor lee for your leadership, your support and clear directive of your administration to stand firm and work tirelessly to provide the highest and best use for these public land parcels. your commitment to affordable housing and authentic mixed income communities is laudable and will help ensure that san francisco remains a vibrant city. thank you supervisor kim for asking the tough questions, for delving into the details to make sure the public interest is being served. your creativity, collaborative spirit and leadership boed well for the audience to ensure housing development. thank you for the gallup family, jean, lee and mike newman, you were willing to embark in a process in late 2010 and 2011 and your equity partners willingness when the economy was still wavering back then and for recognizing the vision and values of san francisco and this transbay redevelopment project. thanks to doug shoemaker and mercy housing for your continued commitment inform -- to affordable housing and economics programs and revitalize neighborhoods and revitalize lives. finally our infrastructure, our commissioners and it is these folks who work everyday to exercise land use develop

you mayor lee for your leadership, your support and clear directive of your administration to stand firm and work tirelessly to provide the highest and best use for these public land parcels your commitment to affordable housing and authentic mixed income communities is laudable and will help ensure that san francisco remains a vibrant city. thank you supervisor kim for asking the tough questions, for delving into the details to make sure the public interest is being served. your creativity, collaborative spirit and leadehi