dean preston, chair of the committee, and i am joined by supervisor connie chan and supervisor rafael mandelman. mr. clerk, do we have any announcements? >> clerk: good morning. the board recognizes that public access to see services -- city services is essential and invites public comment in the following ways. public comment will be available on all items on this agenda. your opportunity to speak during any of today's public comment periods will be available to you via phone by calling 415-655-0001. the meeting i.d. for today's immediating is 146-150-5087. after -- meeting is 146-150-5087, then press pound twice. press star, three to lineup to speak. speak slowly and clearly, and turn down the volume on any television or electronic devices. alternatively, you may submit your written public comments to me, john.carroll@sf.gov or you may send it via united states postal service, city hall, room 204, 1 carlton b. goodlett place, san francisco, california, 94102. >> chair preston: thank you. mr. clerk, let's call items 1 and 2 together. >> clerk: item 1 is a hearing on the de facto route abandonm