secondly, you will look at allowing illegal activity to occur on the premises. no reference. usually they might incorporate by reference, but there is no specified illegal activity. and then you see the notice of hearings, particularly in the massage business. most of the people are first-generation americans, with what they call with language problems. they have difficultis with the english language. english is a second language. how are they supposed to interpret this? are they lawyers? i have appeared on these and every time i object. the hearing officer puts it over. they know it's wrong, but if they know it's wrong, why do they keep doing it? you have got to give them at least 20 days. that is black letter code. now secondly, you have read all of the transcripts, like four-page transcripts of each individual who went to that hearing. it is shocking really when you think about, here you have the board of appeals you do things right. people take an oath. they are sworn. they are not sworn at dph hearings. you have these cards that you identify people. it helps in making a

take votes right away from certain conconstituentcy to none elected officials it problematic and secondly it can be open to litigation and the purpose of this is to protect focus it will counties and the taxpayers in san francisco and this does not have any profession to the rate pairs or taxpayers of san francisco for any litigation that may come about as as a result of this amendment and i urge you to consider that before you pass this amendment and lastly, it doesn't involve all of the key stakeholders in this conversation. the city of california, has determined that the economic value of restoring hetch hetchy would be $6 billion annually to the people of california and therefore, i think that is 6 billion reasons why they are key stakeholders in this process and so, we would urge you would amend or revise or have more conversation truly about this issue by requiring that instead of providing veto power to unelect of the power on the peninsula require an elect toarl component to the region it may represent and put it directly to the voters of the from a and if you are going to veto th

secondly, the nra argument as stephen and michael were eluding to, there have been dozens perhaps hundreds of challenges to gun laws that are on the books across the country. and nearly every single one of them have failed. there is virtually no case law on the federal books right now that says any of these gun measures under consideration would be -- when they say this encroaches on second maemt rights, they have no understand of what the constitution provides for in this area and they have no idea what they're talking about. >> professor dyson, a final word to you. do you think that this may be the most challenging thing that the president will have to do in this term?

secondly the more i hear about riders writers in this group i thinking there are others who are conscious of the heroes but architects have their own hierarchy is. he was a fraud, he was an undiscovered genius, he was this, he was ruined by drink or whatever. a saxophonist definitely has a sense of inheritance and relationship, center fielders have it. i asked carol bloom the difference between wallace stevens's relationship to walt whitman, johnny damon's relationship to mickey mantle in the new york yankees center field or mickey mantle's relationship to joe dimaggio in center field. talk about anxieties of influence. no difference at all. the question is what is it about writers to think about these professions? plumbers think about joe on ninth street could really, really make that fitting, etc.. or so and so couldn't. but i wanted to begin with my touchstone hear, he was teasing me the other day, she said what is this? it is all guys talking about guys. this is a moment to repair some of that because you have two guys and dolls if we can be loose about language, writing about other w

secondly they have been placed on administrative leave.hirdly ambassador pickering and mullins have highlighted the reason why this is so complicated. under statute and regulations, unsatisfactory leadership is not grounds for a breech of duty. fourth, i committed legislation to the committee and the senate. they will face the situation. i agree with you, there ought to be current ashes, but they were limited. >> madam secretary, i will be working to fix that problem. thank you for calling the important hearing. thank you for your most eloquent statement. the service to our nation has been exemplary and outstanding. any suggestion outside during today's hearing, i would consider unfair and unwarranted. we meet under difficult circumstances. i am sure that when you, secretary of state, stood at andrew's air force base the remains of christopher stevens, mr. shawn smith, mr. tyrone woods and mr. glen doherty, you must have had tremendous pain and suffering as we expressed in our proverb meaning the stones in the earth wet. madam secretary kn

secondly looking ahead at the year, i do think we are -- it is unlikely that we will take on a majorw neighborhood planning effort of that same type in the coming couple of years. rather, i think -- as i point out, we are looking at an unusually large number of publicly owned sites that are in play, the port, housing, ucsf, laurel heights property on the market. so it's incumbent on us to look at those sites -- if those sites play out as intended by the owners today there could be 10 million square feet of development on those sites. it's a huge site of development. those will consume a lot of our time over the next couple of years, on the environmental and entitlement side and urban design issues, and it's incumbent on us to look at the policy implications putting those public sites on play for development. secondly, the second piece of the work that i think is interesting is the work in the neighborhood commercial districts, partially related to the mayor's invest in neighborhood strategy which is looking at not necessarily upzoning those districts, but looking at how we invest in

secondly, we don't know how much they are spending on the site at 780 frederick or where the money is coming from we have heard 250,000 .... >> thank you very much next speaker? . >> good afternoon president chiu and supervisors i'm where the neighborhood counsel and 8pm one thousand to a million dollars is the amount that we have heard that, that acre site may cost to be convert to a community garden from a community garden and so please look into the money that you are trusted with guarding for us. second, i don't think that our police department should be breaking glass and then dragging people through it. perhaps you can send a message to captain corrallest. [spelling?] third, i would like you to follow up on what calvin said follow up on your resolution and get an independent recycling center committee setup because this is a resource that can help the city reach the 20/20 zero waste goal and lastly, i'll like you to ask to work with the mayor so that heads of commissions like reek and parks are san francisco residents and live here and care about what goes on here thank you.. >>

secondly more here about writers in this group in this long meeting i keep thinking you know there are other artistsonsciouse tradition and conscious of the craft and conscious of the heroes but think of architects for example. architects have their own hierarchies. he was an undiscovered genius and he was ruined by drink or whatever. they'd definitely have the sense of inheritance and a relationship. centerfielders have it. i asked harold bloom one time what is the difference between stephen's relationship to walt whitman and johnny damon's relationship to mickey mantle in the new york yankees centerfield or mickey mantle's relationship to joe dimaggio in that centerfield? talk about anxieties of influence. he said there is no difference at all. the question is simply what is it about writers to think of these other professions. plumbers too probably thinking about joe blow on ninth street could really really make that sitting etc. or so-and-so couldn't. but i wanted to begin with my touchdown phyllis rose's observation. he was teasing me after the session. she said what is this? it's

but secondly because the strong program of exercise we conducted. the exercises were not only conducted on military scenarios, but we had an extensive set of exercises involved in humanitarian response. during the time i was secretary, we had a disaster response very similar to the one they're doing here in san francisco today. we bought naval forces from the united states, from russia and japan all to honolulu where we had simulated a tsunami disaster. and these three great nations brought their fleets to honolulu exercising how to respond and alleviate that disaster. well, that was then. how about now? last year the united states released a new security strategy. most of you probably have not even heard of that, but i have to tell you this was a big deal. it was one of the fifth american security strategies that we have issued since the civil war. among the highlights of that security strategy was a strong statement that the united states had the highest economic and security interests in the asia pacific region. not in europe as has been for 100

the tunnels that they that they bombed every once in a while gazans would be starving right now secondly israel controls the water they they don't allow fisherman to even make a living off of the coast they don't allow humanitarian aid to enter gaza from sea so they control the water they control access points ok. so i want to go. i want to go to patrick is over almost run out of time here why would obama intervene now you keep talking about a third party ok a third partner ok and i tend to agree with you but why would he. he wouldn't do it now he can't do it now the reality of an american president with so much on his domestic agenda on the economic front the debt ceiling unemployment in the united states the slowly recovering economy means that he has to work with congress. to get through the milestones this year that he has to get through to save it and rescue the economy which means that he can't get up on the high wire on a foreign policy venture and that that will antagonize important constituencies in this country including the jewish american constituency and a number of senators

9 years as the treasurer i'm familiar with the process of the commission and the discipline but secondlynd more importantly, i want to announce if you haven't already known, the retirement of vice president kevin martin and the retirement of our paralegal, steve johnson. that most recently happened two weeks ago. we are definitely going to fill the void that steve has left, i hope to fill the void and fill the shoes of kevin martin. we know it's a lot to ask but i can assure you that president delanus and i will make every effort to work with the chief as we have done since being on the executive board of the poa for the last 9 years. but before i do i want to acknowledge kevin martin who has 28 years of service not just with the san francisco police department but the san francisco sheriff's department and especially acknowledge steve johnson, who joined the san francisco police department in 1971, served 30 years and since that time has worked tirelessly along with kevin for the rights of our members and he has worked with every commissioner here. he's going to be a big loss to the poa

of it without right to syria because the other half would be consumed by the donating nation but secondly when they are talking about of distributing aid and help to the people the civilian population you have to go on and talk basis so if there is a quote unquote islamist terrorist group which has found many civilians those people they also need to have food and they also need shelter i don't think in circumstances like this you can actually play politics with it either you want to be humanitarian and humanitarian needs good or bad or evil with islamist or revolutionist you've got to give them help in terms of food and shelter or you want to play politics and you say just people with us so we help them and others are against us and we don't help them and i think this is the problem that the west at the present moment have in this respect and that's why the conference which took place in paris the last couple of days was just no executive but the french wanted to show that they're still in control so they had the foreign minister. talking about things but most of the nations which attende

secondly, of course, you must work. now, you shouldn't have the attitude, o my goodness, i got to go to work. no. everybody who has a job today should wake up in the morning saying, thank you, father, i have a work to go to. i have a work to go to. [applauding] >> so there is, there is your devotion in the morning. there is work to be done. then there's rest. then there's your family relationships and your friends, for example. then you say, what about other things? well, sometimes you have to deal with your finances or at least check on them daily. always a wise thing to do at this time. then of course your own personal fitness, your health. what you eat. your exercise. and so when i think about that and think about how it works in our life, so i'm going to give you a list. the reason i want to give you a list, i want you to write it down. if i just said it, you wouldn't get it all down. what i want you to see here, i want you to see things that weaken our bodies which are, by the way the temple of the holy spirit. whe

. >> and secondly, in the paper the america's cup is going to be sponsored by whatever planet it is called - live nation. and occasional activity on the - >> we can xhirm the activities there. >> i wanted to bring up, i believe this monday there's going to be a hearing about land use and condominium conversion. we had it on our calendar today that's where the 4 and 5 or 5 and 4 conversions come through. who ending forces the code and highway are we verifying i believe in the case where the renter is offered a lifetime lease. how are we verifying all of that >> yes in regards to the comments of commissioner i would be supporting it and bringing it back. those same features are attractive and not only sustainable. as follow-up to your own comments commissioner >> i said to speak about that there was an additional discussion this morning that the - we often review the current legislation that helps us to get caught with all the issues and i did have the question of whether this project is a tenant issue. i would like to have a refresher on the laws how we're supposed to use them >> item 9 dir

secondly, it's great to see you here in good health. >> thank you. >> smiling and engaging with all of us. and i want to add to the list people -- senators going down the line talked about some of your accomplishments. i know previously i talked to you about cook stoves, which i know has been one of your initiatives. and it's once again an example of picking something where people around the world who are living on a dollar or two a day, if you put in a technology like a up to dated cook stove, you can make a big difference on their health, in the health of their children and make a big difference on the environment. i would add that to the list that has been given here today of very thoughtful policy making on your part. now, one of the findings the board made in its report is that -- and i'm quoting here, the total elimination of risk is a nonstarter for u.s. diplomacy given the need for the u.s. government to be present in places where stability and security are often most profoundly lacking and host government support is sometimes minimal to nonexistent. and i'm ending the quote th

and we secondly took up a pathway to community contracting and hiring a resolution on local hire. and we discussed the proposed resolution, suggested some language changes. there will be further discussions in january and february. we were talking about having stakeholder meetings during this time to really flush out that resolution. staff is hoping to put together a first draft in february for folks to review before the building and grounds meeting in march. there will be a meeting this month of building and grounds, the third monday is a holiday. so it would fall on january 28. and i have been asked to take up the issue of project labor agreement. that's one of the agenda items. so that's going to be held later this month. thank you. >> commissioner mendoza. >> thank you. i will making a new appointment to the prop-h committee. because my appointee is now on the board. i will replace commissioner haney, thank you for that. right -- right. budget and business is not going to have a january meeting. so we are moving it to february. did we secure the sixth? >> the commissioner, the

secondly, there are millions upon millions of americans who value the rights they have under the second amendment and they are involved in shooting sports or use firearms for self-defense and we think they are going to be hurt. >> that is the president of the nra. we want to see what you think about that issue. our next caller is jennifer from riley, kansas. >> i just want to say that freedom is our right and the government has been taking away all our rights. somebody said earlier, teachers and carrying tasters. i think that is a great idea. legal guns are here and more legal guns there are, the better chance we have to protect ourselves. at least like a team of teachers at all carry guns at the school so that we don't have to make extra budget for it or anything. i think it should be allowed to have guns. we also need to give gun safety. we give training class is to children starting very young. they are dangerous unless they are used properly. >> my thoughts at is it is the mental health. for good about the nra and the guns and all that, they are not going to vote that out. it is too

secondly, we will have a referendum. thirdly, we have an expanded government which carries out the national charter. fourthly, we put to the people, and the conference of dialogue to agree a dialogue for elections. anything to do with constitution and the law, we can say if in the conference dialogue the government can carry out whatever is agreed on. the third stage. firstly, a new government to be set up in accordance with the constitution. and also, we have a general congress to have reconciliation and give amnesty to everyone in prison. thirdly, to reestablish the infrastructure and compensate people who have suffered damages. also, talking about amnesty, the country can forfeit its rights. however, we cannot give amnesty on behalf of people because it is the civil right to. amnesty would be general, and only by this amnesty we can get into national reconsolation, when everyone forgives everyone else. these are the main features of the political solution, as we see it. these are only just the headlines that need deta

secondly, this rally started last summer, it's up about 15%.ike a freight train, so who knows, it could happen sooner rather than later. gerri: you sound not so optimistic. chumminess. the chapters about this. why is this market continuing higher? gdp, consumer is not upbeat, where are you finding this massive freight train? >> the last four or five or six years have not been good for the american individual. corporations have actually prospered quite nicely in the last several years. secondly the feds zero interest-rate policy has made investors feel a little bit more confident about things. gerri: yes, no kidding. >> is as if the fed said it's okay to serve and now everyone is serving. gerri: they are not just serving, but building homes on the water. some can make the argument that ben bernanke's policies helping the very rich. they are angry about the fact that the fed keeps pumping liquidity into this economy. do you think net net, as this economy starts to recover, frankly you can get into some trouble. good inflation rise? could we see h