. >> we'll go ahead and call roll and note that sheryl brinkman is here. act transit is here, and deputy ac acai is not present. [ roll call ] >> i understand that director tavares is enroute. [ roll call ] >> you do have a quorum. >> yes. so at this time, i would ask if any board members have any questions or statements they would like to make, and then we would like to hear from the executive director on a step-by-step on all the actions that have been taken since we heard of this issue and what to expect. >> do you mind if we ask the questions after the presenting? >> that's fine, yeah. >> all right. with that, before going into your special calendar, you have public comment. that's the time for the public to address you. we have no folks on that item. we can move into your special -- >> okay. let's go ahead. >> good morning, director and board members. thank you for calling this board meeting so i can update you and the public on the events that led to the temporary closure of the sales force transit center. i would like to state that while serious, we