i am a fourth generation san franciscan. in december, this building will be 103 years of age. it is an incredibly rich, rich history. [♪♪♪] >> my core responsibility as city hall historian is to keep the history of this building alive. i am also the tour program manager, and i chair the city advisory commission. i have two ways of looking at my life. i want it to be -- i wanted to be a fashion designer for the movies, and the other one, a political figure because i had some force from family members, so it was a constant battle between both. i ended up, for many years, doing the fashion, not for the movies, but for for san franciscan his and then in turn, big changes, and now i am here. the work that i do at city hall makes my life a broader, a richer, more fulfilling than if i was doing something in the garment industry. i had the opportunity to develop relationships with my docents. it is almost like an extended family. i have formed incredible relationships with them, and also some of the people that come to take a tour. she was a dressmaker of the first order. i would go v

san franciscans not to separate families through mass deportation. tuary ensures that all san francisco residents can participate in our communities. everyone deserves to feel safe bringing their children to school. everyone deserves to feel safe accessing care and support. everyone deserves to be safe going to hospitals without fear of discrimination based on the color of their skin or based on being subjected to ice detention and deportation. >> san francisco was one of the first six cities in the country to develop a sanctuary policy and this has led the way for over 350 other jurisdictions to adopt san francisco to adopt sanctuary laws. we are leaders in this area and we're not ashamed of that history. >> we're proud of that history. and you know what? we're not going back. >> thank you. >> on friday when i showed up at some of these buildings, the first people that they called right after their busses was their speed. and with that, i want to be able to tell you these are the men and women that put themselves out there to be able to make sure tha

for the first time, san franciscans had a connection from the bay to the ocean tide. the taraval street cars brought development people could access the south western neighborhoods. homes and buildings sprung up from the once empty dunes. this vielth east/west corridor is the spine the neighborhood carrying over 30,000 daily riders when service last ran the route in 2019. today, it is a bustling local business that give this area its flavor fr. cafes to quirky but teaks the today, it is a bustling local business that give this area its flavor fr. cafes to quirky but teaks the taraval connects tout best of san francisco's small business scene. >> i lost fact it is not a money on cultural it is multicult rar. korean, chinese. vietnamese. french. italian. we got irish. we got a lot of good mix on this street of restaurants and businesses in those cultural veins and good ole american. helping local line help our small businesses because this is again a small community. and the traffic here is not if you have to generate big revenue. with the l train from other parts of th

i just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart as a san franciscan as well as a native san franciscan jean, you're absolutely right. this the swag is just it fills the spirit of san francisco. this reflects the spirit of san francisco, these two recognitions that we heard today are essentially celebrating what it means to be a san franciscan through transit and celebrating transit. and so i just really want to celebrate you all for this trip momentous achievement. this particular store was a dream of mine as well. i vocalizes multiple times. it's so, so beautiful to be able to compete with caltrain with the i'm trans holo additional sister agencies to to pull off such a beautiful holiday season celebrating our our beautiful transit system thank you so much for restoring our pride thank you thank you. continuing with my report on february 1st we will be making muni service changes citywide. they are relatively modest and reflect what we shared with the board in november. these changes aim to support downtown economic recovery because of our ongoing financial crisis. they also

this office has its work cut out for it and making very ,very clear that if you're coming for san franciscans, you're coming through the san francisco city attorney's office and whether it is making sure that they don't try again to subpoena abortion records from san francisco general hospital which they tried the first time around and the city attorney's office shut that down or going after all of our immigrant neighbors who have helped build this city and make this city run and are being targeted and demonized now we're standing with our lgbtq community and i will say as a gay man that there is a certain select set of straight elected officials where you never have to explain anything to them. they just intuitively forget about our community. and david chu is one of those people. >> so david, i am i am so proud of you. i am so proud of the work that you have done that you are doing and that i know that you will do. congratulations and we all love you, man. >> thank you. >> so i now get to bring up another alum of the san francisco city attorney's office has gone on to another a different la

. >> reporter: city attorney david chiu says his office will protect trans san franciscans and is monitoring how the executive orders are implemented. >> regardless of what donald trump says, transgender people have a fundamental right under the united states constitution to equal protection under the law. >> reporter: the fight to feel equal is one reason why kanow a&m inda felt compelled to speak out as well. >> i love my child unconditionally not in spite of who they are, but exactly because of who they are. >> i want to make sure you all understand that i was born this way of nobody made me nonbinary. i am just who i am. >> ignorance above all and so i was hoping if we could sort of humanize the story, right, we're real people. i'm just a mom. this is just my kid, right? we're not trying to undermine the fundamental goodness of america or anything like that. i'm just trying to raise a child. >> a big show of support for the trans youth at the state capitol last night. this was one of nine similar rallies taking place at state capitols around the country. hundreds of people came out to ma

local hire policies mean that san franciscans get to build san francisco and contribute to its legacy. the city can take comfort in knowing that the historic three story auto repair structure built in 1920 will be retained and integrated into the development over 100 years after its construction. this is one of a few projects of this size and magnitude going on in this city this year. it will be able to provide meaningful, well-paying jobs and provide health benefits to not just the member but to their immediate family and of course paying into a pension. this legislation is key to allowing the developer to proceed with construction as planned at a time when the state is in the throes of the dire housing crisis that we are all intimately familiar with. now is not the time to delay smart development. this project is shovel ready and could break ground within just a few months. carpenter local 22 members who live here in san francisco would love the opportunity to learn to work where they live. the carpenters who are here with me today are standing and fighting for what they believe in

local hire policies mean that san franciscans get to build san francisco and contribute to its legacy. the city can take comfort in knowing that the historic three story auto repair structure built in 1920 will be retained and integrated into the development over 100 years after its construction. this is one of a few projects of this size and magnitude going on in this city this year. it will be able to provide meaningful, well-paying jobs and provide health benefits to not just the member but to their immediate family and of course paying into a pension. this legislation is key to allowing the developer to proceed with construction as planned at a time when the state is in the throes of the dire housing crisis that we are all intimately familiar with. now is not the time to delay smart development. this project is shovel ready and could break ground within just a few months. carpenter local 22 members who live here in san francisco would love the opportunity to learn to work where they live. the carpenters who are here with me today are standing and fighting for what they believe in

to turn it into market rate housing, which has sparked controversy with local politicians and san franciscans. supervisor dean preston reportedly wants to see it turned into affordable housing. all employees will be reassigned to other safeway locations in the san francisco area. a warning about the bay bridge lights don't fall for that facebook event listing that says the lights are turning back on next month. they're actually not. organizers of the bay bridge lights project and illuminate founder ben davis tells sfist he's not sure where the march 7th date is actually coming from. he says the bay bridge is not lighting up on that day. illuminate has requested the social media post be taken down several times so far, no reply. at last check, at least 57 people are going in. over 700 people are interested in the facebook event. the city of san francisco has a new poet laureate, and she is the first chinese american to hold the role. this is video of yesterday's inauguration ceremony for 77 year old jenny lim. she was chosen by former mayor london breed back in september at the recommendation

it is a call to action and san franciscans demand action. it is a comprehensive plan that strengthens enforcement against drug trafficking and it expands the drug market agency coordination center and it cuts the red tape and removes the bureaucratic barriers that have slowed our response for too long. but this plan goes beyond enforcement. it is about recovery. it is about selling breathing recovery. we are a city that will celebrate recovery and we will support our recovery community in their efforts to stabilize people suffering from addiction and to start their path to healing. >> this package is about giving resources care support to people who will reclaim their lives and build a better future free from substance use disorders. in all my conversations with these leaders and advocates and department heads many of whom are on this stage today, i've heard the daily challenges resulting from this crisis but i also hear about the hope that bold action can turn this around and we will turn this around. let's be clear this is just the beginni

developer at a line real estate wants to turn it into market rate housing, sparking controversy with san franciscans. supervisor dean preston wants to see it turned into affordable housing. all employees will be reassigned to other safeway locations in the area. >> the vallejo school district says a campus that was forced to close after a massive copper wire theft is set to reopen tomorrow. the theft of more than happened more than a week ago left solano wiedenman leadership academy without power. at first, the school district canceled class for the entire week, but last wednesday, officials were able to place more than 600 elementary and middle schoolers at six alternate campuses. the school district says they have since increased security to help prevent this from happening again. >> now to a remarkable reunion. 80 years in the making between a sister and her brother who was missing in action in world war two. >> abc seven news anchor dion lim sat down with sergeant ian hoppes, 93 year old sister, about the moment his bodily body finally came home to san francisco. >> sometimes i imagine with this

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and so from the bottom of my hear onf of every single san franciscan who may not always say it thank often officer anthony quimbo, a san francisco native. i love that he aspired to s a pe officer over his six year career. he was heasd northern districts where he was named northern midnight officer of the year in 2022. now a field training officer, he has mentored new recruits and continues to serve in northern station which coids hom thank you, anthony for you stand up. >> sergeant michael horan am■ pronouncing that right? okay, good. sergeant has the sergeant has dedicated 19 years to the san francisco police department as a third generation officer. he began his career at the promoted to sergeant in 2018was joining the special victims unit currently assigned the miss perns unit. he is committed to public safety and building strong relationships within the community. >> thank you, michael. please stand. >> sergeant and inspector tony flores has proudly served as s.f. pd for 43 years. i'm sorry i had to say i've that's i'm older than that. but not by much. >> a san francisco native we

put on the ballot and row in the by san franciscans prospect a increase representation of individuals with disabilities. and the city workforce. and -- 2016 department of human resources sent it over and created a team called diversity recruit am team who supports our ace program. the vision of that at the time of myself employed to the role at a recruittory support the program was to encourage dhr to support the departments in -- impelementing program in their different departments. i want it star by saying our program is one route to hiring people with disabilities in the city. however, they do have a way to participate in our general hiring process the normal route applicants need to apply for the position through our website. any position they like and during that time they can ask for reasonable accommendations to be successful and taking exam before they are going through the application process the examination and then hired ba that way. our program is another route to how individuals can be hired and not a mandated program in every department t. is up to the department's discr

so a tomorrow that sandbag stations opened monday through saturday, 08:00am to 02:00pm at the san franciscans can stop by. they are free up to 10. sandbags are free. in the meantime, the city has arborist on standby. usually when we see storms that they a lot of trees go down. so that is something they will be watching. i'll have more coming up at 5, 6, with a life full report. back to sounds good, gayle. yes, so with all the rain, there's certainly the possibility of flooding not just in the city. yeah. the north bay in particular could be hard-hit kron four's. charles clifford has details. >> well, after a few weeks of dry spring-like weather, the rain is back. friday morning. rain returned to the bay or is sonoma. napa and solano counties could see some of the wettest weather over the next few days after a couple of weeks of sunshine. the north bay is preparing for a soaking. the rain is back. what do you think? i love never enough rain. thom yorke says he and his wife have been getting ready do anything to prepare for this yeah. had to prepare. had to bring all the deck furniture in the c

that's where we provide low income san franciscans and island residents with free tax prep services if they make $75,000 or less. and so we're excited to run that program again in partnership with the united way bay area. as far as community events, we are currently in the process of hosting nert training, neighborhood emergency response trainings. first one was last saturday. we had 34 members and then it's a 24 hour training. so we will have two more saturdays on the 11th and 18th of this month, and we're looking forward to completing the 24 hour training with island residents. and the majority of those folks were island residents, so we were very happy. i think the tsunami opened some. the tsunami warning opened some folks eyes, and so folks were participating. and then last but not least, our treasure island yerba buena island community meeting will be held on january 15th from 6 to 8 p.m. on zoom. thank you. and that concludes my report. thank you. noah, i wanted to also discuss some transitions in titus staff. first, i'm very happy to announce that we've hired a new senior commun

manufacturers, payday lenders, oil companies, you name it, who are undercutting the rights of san franciscanssan francisco. so now moving on to the opioid crisis. i understand you've had some success in court, um, dealing with manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies. could you elaborate a little bit on that for us, so the opioid industry and by that i refer to the legal industry that prescribes pain pills. um over years. uh, deceived americans and resulted in literally thousands upon thousands of deaths and tragedies that we see on our streets every day when it comes to the addictions that folks are experiencing. many of the addictions really stemmed from what happened over a decade plus period where the prescription pain industry marketed prescription pills in ways that were false. we were one of thousands of jurisdictions around america that brought a lawsuit against the opioid industry. but we've had a particular set of successes that others have not. ah we initially brought a lawsuit a few years ago against every part of the opioid supply chain, and that included manufacturers, distrib

. >> shop and dine the 49 promotes local businesses and changes san franciscans to do their shopping and dooipg within the 49 square miles by supporting local services within the neighborhood we help san francisco remain unique, successful and vibrant so where will you shop and dine the 49 hi in my mind a ms. medina >> working with kids, they keep you young. they keep you on your tones -- on your toes. >> teaching them, at the same time, us learning from them, everything is fulfilling. >> ready? go. [♪♪♪] >> we really wanted to find a way to support women entrepreneurs in particular in san francisco. it was very important for the mayor, as well as the safety support the dreams that people want to realize, and provide them with an opportunity to receive funding to support improvements for their business so they could grow and thrive in their neighborhoods and in their industry. >> three, two, one! >> because i am one of the consultants for two nonprofits here for entrepreneurship, i knew about the grand through the renaissance entrepreneur center, and through the small business develop

all san franciscans upon should feel safe. you as our elected officials to do more not less to protect refugee andim guarantees who are 1 in 3 every san francisco residents glide is open to everyone in the city that is vital to customer a safe environment to not only access services but to be part of our community. thank you. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> good afternoon i'm andy stone. and i'm with the san francisco aids foundation. and the hiv advocacy network a group activist in the bay area fight to end the epidemic and improve the lives. and i wanted share quick thought in support safrpgs iary city resolution. first we stands in fierce solidarity withim grnltss and in right to live without foreand be recognized as a part of your community. mented highlight that cruel immigration policy like mass deportation andim grant attention means death for our communities lbgtq+ member and folks who are living with hiv. deportation sends people to place where is it is difficult to access life saving medications and targeted f

gets the highlight that and give its visual artists the opportunity to share that with other san franciscans. excite body this over view. fwaen it will be a 30 year history of the program. the selected works will be through a 11s of people, places and things reflecting historical events individuals, art and architecture this are significant to the cultural and physical land scape of san francisco. i want to shout out to craig who has been spearheadingly this project and doing an amazing job. this art is something to be locked at and revisited. i than we talked about if there is a way to get a catalog of the different pieces that have come out. this is a new set of many piece every year. so it would be great to kind of three this out to your team. as that is i great opportunity to be able to share the beautiful art that really celebrates san francisco. next, talk about what we were talking about, the project plan for the san francisco main library temporary mural the art's commission will partner with the ramaytush ohlone and creation of a temporary vinyl mural that convators the ramaytush oh

. >> shop and dine the 49 promotes local businesses and changes san franciscans to do their shopping e miles by supporting local services within the neighborhood we help san francisco remain unique, successful and vibrant so where will you shop and dine the 49 hi in my mind a ms. medina news good morning. >> the meeting will come to order. welcome to the january 29th, 2025 meeting of the budget and finance committee. i'm supervisor connie chang. chair of the committee. i'm joined

we are san franciscans and the world is watching. we have to act in of lady and excuse me innovatively as a team to combat the challenges in front of us. passing this legislation, john, i believe is a first step in that direction. >> thank you. and thank you, carrie barnes. >> next speaker madam chair, supervisors. you know i had some prepared comments regarding this and i was hoping that the legislative panelists would address some of the issues i had regarding this legislation. however, i somewhat got disappointed by our city attorney's rendition of this legislative narrative that falsely says that the program the obie program is a social requirement. we have contractors that employ hundreds of employees that provide thousands of jobs and provide a huge amount of public benefit not only to our city but to the union representatives that we hire. so to to equate us to being woodberry recycling and plastic bottles, it's tantamount to causing saying that we are part of the trash. >> our l community is not valued by the city of san fran

tommy's joint is a place that my husband went to as a child and he's a fourth generation san franciscanith our children or grandchildren and share the stories of what was san francisco like back in the 1950s. >> i'm the general manager at tommy's joint. people mostly recognize tommy's joint for its murals on the outside of the building. very bright blue. you drive down and see what it is. they know the building. tommy's is a san francisco hoffa, which is a german-style presenting food. we have five different carved meats and we carve it by hand at the station. you prefer it to be carved whether you like your brisket fatty or want it lean. you want your pastrami to be very lean. you can say i want that piece of corn beef and want it cut, you know, very thick and i want it with some sauerkraut. tell the guys how you want to prepare it and they will do it right in front of you. san francisco's a place that's changing restaurants, except for tommy's joint. tommy's joint has been the same since it opened and that is important. san francisco in general that we don't lose a grip of what san fr

for the first time, san franciscans had a connection from the bay to the ocean tide. taraval street cars brought development people could access the south western neighborhoods. homes and buildings sprung up from the once empty dunes. this vielth east/west corridor is the spine the neighborhood carrying over 30,000 daily riders when service last ran the route in 2019. today, it is a bustling local business that give this area its flavor fr. cafes to quirky but teaks the taraval connects tout best of san francisco's small business scene. >> i lost fact it is not a money on cultural it is multicult rar. korean, chinese. vietnamese. french. italian. we got irish. we got a lot of good mix on this street of restaurants and businesses in those cultural veins and good ole american. helping local line help our small businesses because this is again a small community. and the traffic here is not if you have to generate big revenue. with the l train from other parts of the city to this area has help us the small merchants as well to generate more business. >> taraval street is

address gaps in need and improve housing outcomes. >> here's some of what we learned. 1 in 4 san franciscanssenior or an adult with a disability. >> seniors are the fastest growing population projected to increase from 18% in 2019 to 25% by 2030 with many experiencing one or more disabilities among senior households. >> that's households with at least one senior 42% are renters and among disability households that's households with at least one adult, one person with a disability 72% are renters. >> of these 70% are lower income. over 70% of rent burden senior and disability households live alone with median incomes between $13,000 and $17,000 a year. >> these single renter households are considered acutely low income making them highly vulnerable to displacement and homelessness. >> thus city funded affordable housing is essential for both populations. currently 45% of households served by city funded affordable housing include older adults and 26% of city funded units have at least one person with a disability. >> however, with affordable housing typically developed at an average of 60% am