he is joined by vice president rick swag, commissioner lazarus, commissioner honda, and commissioner tanner. to my left is the deputy city attorney will provide the board with any legal advice at this evening. at the controls is our legal consistent. kind of bored's executive director. if we could grab some seats, there are some over there. thank you. we need to keep that door clear. we will also be joined by representatives from the city departments that have cases before the board this evening. the print management or permit manager, kenny wong, inspector with the department of public health, cory teague, the zoning administrator representing the planning department and court -- planning commission, bernie curran, senior building inspector representing the department of building inspection and jillian gillett and leo maceo. the board meeting guidelines are as follows. the board request to turn off or silence all phones and other electronic devices that they will not disturb the proceedings please carry on conversations in the hallway. the rules of presentation are as follows. appel