carina, you've been our playground champion, lafayette park playground sign. >> thank you. (applause) >> why don't you guys say a few words right now. >> okay. the only thing that i want to do is to thank all of you who have been -- hundreds, it took literally hundreds of people to do this. and i have a couple of names to -- we want to make sure we mention these names. but i'm leaving out hundreds of people and i know it. so, and there's plenty more chances. we're going to continue our cleaning and greening days the first sat

carina, you've been our playground champion, lafayette park playground sign. >> thank you. (applause) >> why don't you guys say a few words right now. >> okay. the only thing that i want to do is to thank all of you who have been -- hundreds, it took literally hundreds of people to do this. and i have a couple of names to -- we want to make sure we mention these names. but i'm leaving out hundreds of people and i know it. so, and there's plenty more chances. we're going to continue our cleaning and greening days the first saturday of every month, july 13th is our first day but we're not allowed to actually maintain it yet at that point. >> yeah, we are. i already talked to -- >> oh, we are. [laughter] >> this is how we work, very collaborative. [laughter] >> so, okay. i want to thank some of these people are here, and some of them are not. if you are here, try to make your way up towards the front here because we all want to hug each other, okay. kim barnes, our founder of friends of lafayette park. we wouldn't be here today without kim barnes. (applause) >> art persico, a

playground and center is today was purchased by the city for $27,000.e 1950s, the sen consider was expanded by then mayor robinson and the old gym was built. thanks to the passage of the 2008 clean and safe neighborhood parks bond, the sunset playground has undergone extensive renovation to its four acres of fields, courts, play grounds, community rooms, and historic gymnasium. >> here we are. 60 years and $14 million later, and we have got this beautiful, brand-new rec center completely accessible to the entire neighborhood. >> the new rec center houses multi-purpose rooms for all kinds of activities including basketball, line dancing, playing ping-pong and arts can crafts. >> you can use it for whatever you want to do, you can do it here. >> on friday, november 16, the dedication and ribbon cutting took place at the sunset playground and recreation center, celebrating its renovation. it was raining, but the rain clearly did not dampen the spirits of the dignitaries, community members and children in attendance. [cheering and applauding] ♪ ♪ [train whi

we refocussed our youth and community engagement unit located it at garfield playground in the mission district it was a playground at least in my time from 94 to 2000 was plagued by problems like drug use in the bathrooms acts of prostitution and the fields rarely used by the children and ever since it has been completely rejuvenated that playground and i'd invite anyone to go by. also we employ 35 youth on private dollars and over 250 other youth through the mayor's jobs program working directly with the police and then our projects that have been going on forever like the wellness program program saling and fishing and operation genesis where the children from the bayview hunters point area. we work with nonprofits like make a wish and that was the benefactor nor do we seek that out we just do it to do it. there's a lunar new year kick off. again the police academy community policing the alert system we re-envigorated the cadet program and about to hire 40 cadets but you still have to be in school and people interested in law enforcement and part-time jobs and the next several sides

but we were able to enhance all of those features. >> the playground and the soccer field and the tennissuch a key part of this neighborhood. >> we want kids to be here. we want families to be here and we want people to have athletic opportunities. >> we are given a real responsibility to insure that the public's money is used appropriately and that something really special comes of these projects. we generally have about an opportunity every 50 years to redo these spaces. and it is really really rewarding to see children and families benefit, you know, from the change of culture, at each one of these properties >> and as a result of, what you see behind us, more kids are playing on our soccer fields than ever before. we have more girls playing sports than we have ever had before. [ applause ] fp >> and we are sending a strong message that san francisco families are welcome and we want you to stay. >> this park is open. ♪ you all here to do what they do everyday they should be resting but a huge thanks to all of you without further ado we a map that needs no introduction the father of th

grant for sponsoring to the friends of joe deanyone else mrarlgd this is a safe parks bond and the playground will be fully funded by the bond, however, during the planning process the friends of joe demammal there's opportunity to enhance the bunt i budget for a specific items actually today this playground is splaitd slated to go under construction we hope to provide the contractor with updates as to whether or not they can make some enhancements to the budget for example, flopping autopsy chain link fences and ornamental fevenz and exercise equipment for adults and a few other items that make the playground the best it can be if you have any questions, i'll be happy to answer them thank you. >> seeing no questions we'll on this up for public comment seeing none, public comment is closed. can i have a motion. >> we have a motion we'll take that without objection. >> madam clerk item 5 and the resolution 30 years the general manager of the sfpuc to enter into an agreement with sfpuc to continue with an agreement. >> welcome back barbara. >> bay by a way of the background the provider is for

general have that playground. >> how sad is it that you are saying thanks to relisha we now have a playground? >> it's heartbreaking. this isn't just a problem unique to d.c. one in 30 children in the u.s. now experience homelessness in any given year. >> rel sla relisha rudd's disappearance is one very sad example of what it takes to galvanize public opinion. when relisha rudd disappeared the whole outlook changed. >> but homeless advocates say the recent changes at d.c. services. >> i don't know that anyone says that d.c. general needs to stay oshelters. let's integrate family shelters into our community in smaller apartment based shelters. >> not enough has been done to make another child like relisha rudd from slipping through cracks. >> correspond lori jane gliha revealed, the system failed her but we will continue to follow up . next on our program the being mysterious disappearance of misty upham. being talk to us on twitter or ought our facebook page and come back when we'll have more of "america tonight." you >> grief in russia after an opposition leader an outspoken opposition to pu

there is a children's playground in the park that's just to the west of the main plaza. some of the images on the lower part of the crime scene -- scene are the equipment there and it's a charitable contribution. the 13 gardens i mentioned. they ring the park. there are various gardens that have unique flora and fauna. each of these would be identified with signage which talks about the flora and fauna in the park in the garden and would be described as the kind of environment they came from and that they are all suitable for california environment as well and they also would serve as an educational opportunity. alongside that informational signage which we believe would be a digital signage is interactive would be a plaque with the recognition of the sponsor. the grand hall is another exhibition itself away from the park with sponsorship opportunity. this is a view from the bus level looking down into the grand hall and we think it's the main husband -- hub of the building and varying kinds of opportunities for sponsorship. the main building in the grand haul -- hall th

the design forum on mission playground the doors on american people 9:00 a.m. and at 9:30 you can rsvp and really the event to answer the question to gather of the input the playgrounds should give our children we want families and kids anyone that is interested in the topic in partnership with our rec and park department thank you ms. fewer i want to congratulate mr. steel. >> and the victimized on create a new family all congratulations and wish him the best and the family the best and try not to keep you late to those meetings so you can return home mr. steel we wish you the best and on behalf of the board congratulations to you (clapping) >> thank you thank you very much i really appreciate that. >> two announcements on thursday i don't have the right date lincoln lois lane high school will be celebrating it's 21st brotherhood assembly eye i hope high colleagues will be able to participate the brother and sisterhood assembly is to show the diversity around the school it is performed or performed by students from over 15 clubs eaten on saturday march 14 the

what will the new and repudiated noxious playing field and mission playground? don't they all deserve a healthy surface and why wait? what about beach chalet? this will avoid putting in grass now -- will avoid having the expense of having to take this out and put in some else later. really the best and safety playing surface is grass. it is environmentally superior. and it can be maintained if there is will. the department is putting grass in at west sunset. so we are here to ask that you use only safe materials starting now, and that you use grass wherever you can and especially at beach chalet. thank you. >> thank you. >> anyone else to comment on item 13? being none, public comment is closed. >> seeing no questions, i would entertain a motion. >> so moved. >> second. >> moved and seconded. all those in favor? >> aye. >> so moved. thank you very much >> we're now on item 12, the recreation and park department budget. >> good afternoon, commissioners. happy new year to all of you. >> same to you. >> i arrived here this morning and realized i had downloaded the

the leesburg "today" reports the cool board will consider plans to add playgrounds to add playgroundso all new elementary schools. the county is the only one of two virginia school systems that does not provide elementary schools with playgrounds. communities have been raising the money for e playgrounds instead. g it lasted. falling gas prices we enjoyed for months it seemed like no more. they reversed course. landon downdy is at cnbc. why, why? >> i know but prices are raising. latest iy survey finds the average price jumping 13 cents. that halts a nine month slide. gas is still down more than a dollar from this time last year. it's at $2.20 in maryland and $2.0 # 8 in virginia. and samsung warns the voice recognition feature on its smart tv could capture your conversations including personal information passing that on to third parties. the feature normally captures voice commands to improve your viewing experience. samsung says data is only shared if consumers consent and if they turn on the voice feature. this sound s because the last thing you want to think about is having to wa

they plan to add playground equipment to all future elementary schools. it's only one of two systems that does not provide elementary schools with playgrounds.y siesy sies have been raising money for the playgrounds. >>> every day will week you can chat with a member of the team. first up is angie goff. just like the nbc washington facebook page to take part. >>> should be fun. stay with us. news 4 today continues now at 5:00 a.m.. >>> another winter wallop on the way for the northeast. more than a foot of snow coming to places like boston. here is a live look. no snow but could you still see travel problems. >>> and we'll tell you what students are doing in n. montgomery county in hopes of getting a little more shut eye. first, it is 5:00 a.m.. good morning. welcome to news 4 today for this monday february 9. let's take a live look outside right now. we will see some rain today. let's get right to tom. >> yes, we are starting off with a few scattered sprinkles mainly west of the metro area. this is associated with the big storm hitting new england, but w

we are grateful to bill ginsburg and his department for working with us on the joe dimaggio playground. is he is luis here? in the library who helped us this beautiful new library and did many of the people that stand behind me. and so, we need to take extra care to provide services to the people that live in this neighborhood. that is a passion of mine that's surely not going to change. we are the golden goose for the city. we have the shopping, we have the business centers, we have the tors and centers. i think surely every visitor to san francisco comes to district 3. we welcome them. we do our bed best to provide for that but making sure we can do that and was that's pleasurable for both visitors and for residents is another important task. so, all of these things by before us. i think those of you who know me, i hope no me as an honest and fair and passionate person. always willing to have a chat. that surely is not going to change. it's kind of fun being waged here. i feel like my neighborhood family in front of me and my city family behind me. the supervisors and the department

this time someone broke a glass bottle in the playground and now it's full of broken glass. workers have to remove tons of sand before it can be played on. a favorite part of the playground is now strictly off limits. >> reporter: a park worker placed warning signs and caution tape around the sand box. someone drinking here late last night smashed beer bottles along the retaining wall. the shards can't simply be panned out. the cause of the vandalism is unclear but the sand box will be shut down for a week because the park department has to order clean sand. >> that's sad. this is my daughter's favorite place to play. >> reporter: it's delayed the reopening of the park's north side by a month. >> we had a coordinator response with the park rangers to see what we can do to figure out the best time to be here to try to catch people in the act. >> reporter: the playground was closed early this afternoon. as crews began shifting the sand ahead of a backhoe prague -- brought in to cart it away. disappointed kids watched the work. the anything goes atmosphere here needs to come to

still a favorite part of the playground, but it is to be off limits. a product worker put up warning signs. someone is smashed. bottles along the wall and the shards cannot be sifted out. now as many as 20 tons of sand must be replaced. >> this is ridiculous. >> reporter: the cost is unclear, but the sandbox will be shut down for at least a week because the parts department needs to order a clean supply of sand. >> it is sad. it is my daughter's favorite place to play. >> the latest in a series of vandalism acts this year. they broke into a construction site and damaged irrigation. delayed the north side ruling by him up. have corneille there's seeing what we can do to figure out the best time to be here to try to catch people only ask. - - catch people in the act. they began shifting the sand. the atmosphere here needs to come to an end. >> people need to do the right thing or we will end up with a different feel here, more enforcement and police presence. >> a program aimed at saving the lives of high school students suffering from cardiac arrest is

there's two more security guards, an attendance protocol and a playground making the shelter more child friendly. >> her abduction shed light on the population of children at d.c. general. it compelled d.c. to realise that there's a small city of children living here without access to a safe place to play like others in the city have. lancs to relisha, the children have that playgrouped. >> how sad is it that you are sitting here saying thanks to playground. >> it's heart breaking. this is not a problem unique to d.c., one in 30 children experience homelessness in any given year. >> relisha rudd's disappearance is a sad example of what it takes, steams, to galvanise public -- sometimes to galvanise public opinion. the whole outlook changes. >> reporter: but maybe say the changes scratch the surface. >> i don't know anyone that things d.c. general is a great place. it's a matter of community will. let's integrate families into the community into smaller apartment based shelters. >> the biggest fear, not enough has been done to keep a childlike relisha rudd from slipping through the crack

we renovated that playground to be a pretty good mraugd now 20 years later i have a letter from a friend from jackson i want to read the areas that concern is more the potential for ongoing noise and hazardous wastes in the demolition of the area near our schools and concerned with the shadows that fall on the park because of the height of the project it is the shadow that is the only decrease we have in the neighborhood we see that jackson mraurld got one hundred percent cleanlyness we saw syringes and beer bottles that happened a few years ago it fails to talk about the poor conditions in the restrooms it is really gross and the pelosi and lead basz based paint i went through a couple of classrooms in that mraurld and the clogged drinking fountains given this it if seem the eir sufficiently addresses the new unit directly across the park jackson park is the only park and will be a draw if you want to work with the vendors to see it serves not only the housing needs but the long term stnlts for all residents and as a side my husband i, tell you there's a baby damon boom you'll see kids

sitting here saying thanks to playground. >> it's heart breaking. this is not a problem unique to d.c., one in 30 children experience homelessness in any given year. >> relisha rudd's disappearance is a sad example of what it takes, steams, to galvanise public -- sometimes to galvanise public opinion. the whole outlook changes. >> reporter: but maybe say the changes scratch the surface. >> i don't know anyone that things d.c. general is a great place. it's a matter of community will. let's integrate families into the community into smaller apartment based shelters. >> the biggest fear, not enough has been done to keep a childlike relisha rudd from slipping through the cracks. lori jane gliha here, this is an abomination, a city of that power, the resources that are here - that so many systems seem to have failed her. >> yes, that is what is disturbing. there's so many things in place, government and fam illial systems. she was living in a homeless shelter, allowed to hang out with a janitor at the homeless shelter, against the policy. there's layers

park department in the san francisco parks alliance for a community design forum on san francisco playgrounds. the forum takes place 9 to noon at the clubhouse at 19th and linda, participants will have the opportunity to offer input to guide future playground renovations in the city. for more information see our website, sfrecpark.org. on the front table, each commissioner has a greened card, event hosted by the city park as license is coming to san francisco april 11 through the 14th. greater and greener happens every two to three years in big cities across america. it was last held in new york city in 2012 and welcomes approximately 1,000 urbanists urban park advocates, urban planners, landscape designers, from both the government, non-profit and private sector. for a series of really interesting workshops and eventuals and we're very proud to be the lead host agency for this event this year. and we're very excited about it and invite everyone to register for the conference. so pitchers and catchers reported this week, believe it or not and so it's time to talk baseball and here is a really

as many of rib the neighborhood camp counselor was fatally shot in the playground basketball courts. as you can imagine the incident impacted people in the valley neighborhood including many youth that are in our unified school district. following the incident, city departments including but not limited to department of public health, district attorney's office, the victims unit and the san francisco unified school district to those who were impacted receive the appropriate support services they e need including counseling and mental health support and many had to start a new school year after it happened. it is been about 6 months since this incident and i would like to receive an update about this incident including the services they have received and how this is coordinating this effort. it is our responsibility to ensure our young people impacted by this incident are supported, not just the weeks but continually months if need be years. we should be tracking all of their progress and not leave anyone behind. i look forward to this hearing from the respective city departments abou

you hear the one about the mom who was arrested for letting her 9-year-old daughter play at the playgroundarry: no, i haven't heard it, but i love a good joke. continue. >> public safety investigators say 46-year-old debra harrell confessed to leaving her 9-year-old daughter alone in the park for several hours while she went to work. >> debra harrell was arrested and charged with the unlawful neglect of a child. her daughter was reportedly taken into custody. >> larry: well, she left her kid in the park. i guess that doesn't sound too good. and, okay, if there's one way to fix a neglected daughter issue, it's to throw her only parent in jail and toss the kid into the oh-so-reliable foster care system. ( laughter ) problem solved. good. now, you can argue that this mom did or didn't do something wrong, but all this next guy did was send his son to church. check this out. >> the charge stems from jeffrey williamson's 8-year-old son, justin, not getting on a church bus with his siblings in may. instead, the boy went to play in the neighborhood. police brought him back and charged his father w

to honor the incredible work that they are doing to activate one of our two playgrounds in the tenderloin and make it a safe place for our families. i do want to also recognize the commission for acknowledging this park and including it your tier 1 funds for family playgrounds. we're so excited about this work. so i also want to thank you for providing the community and our office additional time both to evaluate the project, speak to the project sponsor, and perform some additional outreach around the shadow impact that is this project will cast on the park. i just want to summarize my opposition to the 190 russ project and why i feel that the shadow impact, while just under the threshold of recommended acceptable new shadow on a park of this size which is over two acres, it's substantive in its quality and therefore, should earn the disapproval of this commission and guidance to the planning commission. so first, victoria manalo draves is the only multi-use park in the south of market neighborhood, a neighborhood that is absorbing the vast majority of office and residential growth. john