. >> my name is paula banatole. i'm the director of the italian museum in ft. mesa. first of all, i want to compliment supervisor stephanie who made a perfect presentation on what the italian-americans mean to san francisco. i also am here to protest the idea of eliminating italian heritage day. i want to remind you that when this frenzy about columbus came about, we accepted the compromise to columbus day but accepted italian heritage day. and now you want to take that away from us too? i don't think it's fair. it's not fair. and it's not right. that's all i want to say. >> thank you very much for your comments. next speaker, please. >> good afternoon. my name is father john kirkly. i i'm in the action bay area. i'm here today to urge you to exercise diligence and engage a transparent process in the mou currently being negotiated between the city and the police officers association. this is the first time in a decade that this board has had an opportunity to exercise its oversight authority and ensure that the community's voice and values are reflected in this agree