the fire department's deputy chief of operations, patrick gardner is here this evening to answer any questions you may have on this issue. also during public comment portion over the meeting, we heard speakers who raised other issues concerning the project. many of the comments did not address environmental issues but rather were expressions of the opposition to the project. public opinion regarding the merits of the project is not a topic of concern for the certification of the e.i.r. although you may wish to take such comments into account during your consideration of the project entitlement. some of the comments raised did address some environmental issues. i would like to reference to cal transletter we referred to earlier. dated april 20, yesterday. and this letter generally expresses support for e.i.r. and basically looks forward to further consultation with the city. thank you. >> further consultation with the city in those regards. there were a couple of minor issues. one regarding requesting signage on the island to indicate to motorists that they may need to wait for a whil