service provider to be able to engage not only the api population but all communities in the city of san francisco. number flee, the relationship i built over the years is something that you cannot just ask anyone to come to the city of san francisco, you cannot just build that in a year or 2, but what is importance is i have frust from the community and demonstrate myself. i think i am a qualified candidate for the position. i think that were thorough and appreciate your service in san francisco and think you have great things to bring to the body as do all the other applicants here. next up is ingred [inaudible] >> good morning supervisors. my name is ingred [inaudible] and i'm here to give background as to why i want to be on the dcyf oversight and advisory committee and know you have a hard choice this morning because you have talented and qualified can dts for this one seat. people like molly [inaudible] who works tirelessly on raising a reader. i respect the fact that you have a tough choice, but i give you a little background, i live in the outer mission and i currently oversee pr scol for

the silty of san francisco. what i will say is this though, the number one thing i hear and not just in my district, everywhere i go in the city of san francisco surround police staffing level and public safety departments. it is something where every member of the board of supervisor ask the police chief for additional police officers. i hear it time and time again from neighborhood groups and residence and e-mails >> if memberoffs the public can't sit in the galley and sit quite i'll need to ask you to leave >> time and time again we see public safety is the top concern if not the number 1 in the city of san francisco. we may is a difference of opinion on how to approach it but we agree this is a major issue and from my persective we need to approp it in multiple ways. it isn't one way or the other, it is both. i believe the public demand to be the top priority of the city of san francisco and government and need tew proach it that way. historically, we have been understaffed as a police department whether wherethe last 10 years we have seen a increase in population over 12 percent in the last 10 years, we have seen a decrea

the historyian of city hall. this building is multifaceted to say the very least it's a municipal building that operates the city and county of san francisco. this building was a dream that became a reality of a man by the name of james junior elected mayor of san francisco in 1912. he didn't have a city hall because it was destroyed in the earth wake of 1906. construction began in april of 1913. in december 1915 the building was complete. it opened it's doors in january 1916. >> it's a wonderful experience to come to a building built like this. the building is built as a palace. not for a king or queen. it's built for all people. this building is beautiful art. those are architecture at the time when city hall was built, san francisco had an enormous french population. therefore building a palace in the art tradition is not unusual. >> jimmie was an incredible individual he knew that san francisco had to regain it's place in the world. he decided to have the tallest dome built in the united states. it's now stands 307 feet 6 inches from the ground 40 feet taller than the united states capital. >> you could spend days going around the buil

these categories are industry classifications the city of san francisco uses and it would make sense to add those 2 particular classification squz adopt size standards we can use that would conform to the city of san francisco small lbe. we suggest the small lbe classification because those are the size standards closeest to the standards. what is shown is lbii current practice for contractors at 14 millions. what is proposed is small lbee at 20 million. for special contractors we don't have a category for that bought what we recommend is we recognize specialty contractors at 14 million opposed to 10 and that is consistent where with the state of california. it allows to recognize not only the city specially contractor category but any firm certified by the state. the intent is eliminate undo hardship on the business and staff. with the anticipated aoption we can easily communicate to contracting public that we can accept all small lbe certified by san francisco and that makes the message clear and simpler to the contracting public. the suppliers are at 7 million and recommend adoptio

san francisco more than most places has always represented. with our strong economic foundation we vaspecial opportunity to change the city for the better and see san francisco is affordable for families and insure every san francisco shares in our cities rising prosperity. as usual, it was doctor king who said it best, we may have come on different ships, but we are all in the same boat now. because hope and opportunity after all are really at the heart of the place, this idea called san francisco. many of us came from somewhere else or our parents did or their parents before them and whether it was [inaudible] city or-the county clerk or world plains texas, what brought us here was a sense of hope that san francisco more than most places offered greater opportunities to build a different and a better life. we are changing the world once again where all lives matter and we are a beacon in the world too often torn apart by differences. here in san francisco we celebrate diversity, we just don't tolerate it. as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the united nations charter and because of the secretary generals goal to end all forms of discrimin

. >>> today, the soda industry decides to fight back gents the city of san francisco. advertisers and beverage companies have filed a federal suit against the city guy with a new ordinance regulating the advertisement of sugary drinks. emily turner has the details. >> reporter: >> one year from tomorrow weuivelt advertisements for these in the city of san francisco will have to come with a warning. that's not going qowment a fight. >> reporter: the american beverage association along with 2 advertising groups have filed a federal lawsuit against the city of san francisco. they say sau sai a law requiring a health warn on the advertisement of sugary drinks is unconstitutional. in fact, they a, "they want tone sure no free marketplace of ideas, but instead only a gocht-imposed one-sided dialogue on this topic." the city says they're not vised. >> it's not surprising at all. it's just like the cigarette advertising companies. so the soda industry fight every effort community engage in. >> reporter: the board of sowp visors unanimously passed app ordinance requiring billbo

the streets of san francisco, this guy. that's because mayor ed lee and the 11 members of the san francisco city supervisors refuse to cooperateh the federal government on criminal aliens. the feds asked the city of san francisco to keep sanchez in custody. the city refused. ms. steinle paid for that irresponsible and unconstitutional decision with her life. san francisco is a sanctuary city and proud of it. and violent crimes committed by criminal aliens have happened there before. city authorities refuse to say how many because they know it's a huge scandal a black mark on the history of san francisco the most tolerant of cities. the family of kate steinle asking for calm, not vengeance. but talking points is not as charitable. in 1996, president bill clinton signed the illegal immigration reform and responsibility act which stipulated that local and state authorities were to cooperate with the feds in apprehending illegal aliens, especially criminals. in 2007, then mayor gavin newsom issued an executive order stating that as a sanctuary city san francisco would not would not cooperate with federal authorities on illegal imm

we need to make sure in the city of san francisco, i believe across the country, over 320 cities across the united states are sanctuary cities. we are not alone. we are not a pioneer. we join most other major u.s. cities in doing this. we need to not unfairly target those on our streets based on immigration. it's not what we are about as a country or city. >> we'll keep an eye on the legislation and find out how it fairs. san francisco supervisor mark farrell, thanks for talking to me. >> thanks for manager me. >> thank you for watching tonight's show. for more coverage, go to kqednews. i'm josh johnson, good night. >>> every single bite needed to be tasted. >> wow. >> it's like a great big hug. >> my parents put chili powder in my baby food. >> everywhere all over the table. >> my stomach is g

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san francisco, more than most places has always represented. with our strong economic foundation, we have a special opportunity to change the city for the better, to see that san francisco is affordable for families and make sure that everyone shares in our city's rising prosperity. as usual, it was dr. king who said it best. "we may have come on different ships, but we are all in the same boat now." [applause] because hope and opportunity after all, are really at the heart of the place, this idea called san francisco. many of us came from somewhere else or our parents did, or their parents before them. whether it was widely hard, -- county cork -- guadalajara -- or a rural place in texas, what brought us here was a sense of hope that san francisco, more than most places, offered opportunities for a better life. we are changing opportunities once again when all lives matter and we are a beacon in a world too often torn apart by differences. in san francisco, we celebrate diversity. we just don't tolerate it. [applause] as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the united nations charter and because of the secretary-general's goal to end all forms

we need to make sure in the city of san francisco, i believe across the country, over 320 cities across the united states are sanctuary cities. we are not alone. we are not a pioneer. we join most other major u.s. cities in doing this. we need to not unfairly target those on our streets based on immigration. it's not what we are about as a country or city. >> we'll keep an eye on the legislation and find out how it fairs. san francisco supervisor mark farrell, thanks for talking to me. >> thanks for manager me. >> thank you for watching tonight's show. for more coverage, go to kqednews. i'm josh johnson, good night. are among the most exotic in the world. what do students take away from such a trip? we'll examine what san jose state students learned after trekking to a hidden gem of the middle east... on this edition of equal time. san jose state is encouraging students to study abroad. but why? can't they learn lessons right here on campus? we're going to answer that question by exploring what a group learned as students, when they left the cozy confines of this university for more tha

for me so i thought i would ask >> commissioners as you know the successor agency and redevelopment agency of city and counto y of san francisco is a separate legal entity from the city and county of san francisco. the commission has its own policy and procedures. for a veer brief period from february 2012 to august-about august 2012 were ab 1484 it clarified the separate legal entity status. all your liabilities and debts so you are legally separate from the sate and county of san francisco so it is not appropriate for this agency to use the city and county of san francisco seal. you are a separate legal entity with local guv rjs and control >> we are neither state or city? >> you are a state authorized entity, and you are a special district like bart >> okay. >> but not elected. we are appointed, okay. thank you for clarifying that because it was a little confusing to me when we received our new business cards. and by the way, great logo >> i was going to say the logo is-- >> who ever did that >> no more questions or matters we have the [inaudible] item 11. there is no closed session >> innext order of business is item 11, a

we need to make sure in the city of san francisco, i believe across the country, over 320 cities across the united states are sanctuary cities. we are not alone. we are not a pioneer. we join most other major u.s. cities in doing this. we need to not unfairly target those on our streets based on immigration. it's not what we are about as a country or city. >> we'll keep an eye on the legislation and find out how it fairs. san francisco supervisor mark farrell, thanks for talking to me. >> thanks for manager me. >> thank you for watching tonight's show. for more coverage, go to kqednews. i'm josh johnson, good night. captioning sponsored by wnet >> sreenivasan: on this edition for sunday, july 26: as his trip to africa continues, the president vows to stand by kenya in its fight against terrorism. >> president kenyatta and i spent a lot of time discussing the serious threat from al- shabab that kenya faces. >> sreenivasan: in our signature segment: pressed into service. tunisian fishermen saving the lives of migrants stranded at sea. >> so i was just thinking two things, that i will surv

just very briefly, the city of san francisco has implemented july 1 new size standards. these are the size standsards in place with the city. the sitee does classify small business under 3 categories, small l berks e, microlbe and sba, lbe. the distinction of course is determined by the gross revenue, 3 year annual gross revenue of the firm and the sba is the u.s. small business administration and that is a federal standard for their size determination. the city does classify under also 5 separate categories under construction contractors especially constructors, suppliers, professional service and trucking so keep that in mind. what the state of california due to department of general services they have a size thresh holds under what is known as small business and that is generally across the board 14 million in 3 year gross revenue with a caveat that the firm must have no greater than 100 employees. they also classify

the rest of their life. dobet they dissever respect and sympathy? san francisco is one of the most diverse city and proud to tell people i'm a san franciscan's. this will be nob nub this memorial will serve as a good lessen to future generation tooz learn that we all have equal rights tooz live. no one has the roit to commit atrocity against others and tell the victims community, letsd rr forget and go on. >> thank you. thank you very much. next speaker. >> my name is michael wong. i'm from veterans repeat san francisco. i'm also a native san francisco born and raised mpt the comfort woman history is well established by korean, chinese, japanese sources as well as european and filipino and othern. sources. there is no doubt that over 1 or 200 thousand women were forced into sexual slavery by the japanese military and contractors. confronting the truth and openly discussing the past is the best way to avoid repeting the past and together building a better fuper for all people. this statue honors the suffering of innocence and is one step towards closure and moving on to better mutual fuch frr al

disabilities by reducing barriers, and changing attitude and [wra*-rs/] or whereas the city and county of san francisco has made significant progress in furthering accessibility, and inclusion in all aspects of city life, including transportation, public accommodation, housing, voting employment, and recreation and whereas, the city and county of san francisco upholds the principles of equal opportunity and full participation of persons with disabilities, and whereas many organizations in the counter city and county of san francisco including the mayor's disability council, have worked with people with disabilities in the community to bring forth the promise of hope, and freedom, that is envisioned by the passing of the ada. and whereas, the mayor's disability council celebrates and recognizes the progress that has been made by reaffirming the principles of equality and inclusion, and recommitting our efforts to reach full ada compliance for people with disabilities in the city and county of san francisco and therefore, let it be proclaimed that july 2015 is national americans with disabilities month i

the dark days when the san francisco mayor using [inaudible] active in many antejapanese [inaudible] san francisco chronicle published hend line that [inaudible] japanese [inaudible] the school board supported by the mayor and the city counsel joins with the american south and segregated san francisco school for japanese students saying [inaudible] was not about harming japanese american relations but respond toog the fact in history. nothing much seems to change san francisco other than [inaudible] uncle tom like [inaudible] to assume that japanese are sex crazed [inaudible] it appeared to be like [inaudible] continue the tradition in the 21 century, the city [inaudible] promotes ethnic and racial hatred and exaggerated claim against the japanese while [inaudible] i don't think you want this to be [inaudible] >> thank you very much next speaker please >> my name is [inaudible] i'm also here to oppose the [inaudible] woman statue to be built. i have several concerns and asking myself why is it in san francisco, why is it in america? why target japanese? my biggest concern is that japanese and japanese americans have been here in america-are we targeted because our nationalty? many of us remember the painful camp day

we are proud in san francisco that the united nations was created in san francisco, an international cityhere we celebrate diversity. i would like to introduce the landlord. have we paid our bill question mark ok. mayor lee was not here 70 years ago like some of the people here. [laughter] and there. willie brown. at that time, the mayor, mayor lee, his parents were immigrants from china and lived in seattle. his father fought in world war ii. as a teenager he was a delegate to the national model u.n.. today he -- he has pursued strong leadership. may i present the mayor of the city and counselcil of san francisco, mayor ed lee? [applause] mayor lee: thank you, charlotte. isn't charlotte the most wonderful chief of protocol we have ever had? thank you. thank you, charlotte. before i say welcome, i must tell you that every time i see willie brown's face here at city hall and i look around, these moments, these historical occasions, i am reminded he led the effort to restore our city hall to make sure we had a world-class place for world-class events. thank you, mayor willie brown for that.

.) >> we're going to wrap up i think but we'll see with representative the city college of san francisco city college is right in my neighborhood such an important institution for the city and county of san francisco and with this leadership that will continue to provide the tremendous service please welcome board member alex randolph (clapping.) >> hello, everybody welcome to our pails at city hall as one of the newest opening gay elected officials in san francisco i can't tell you how excited i share the space with our openly gay raphael who couldn't be here unfortunately fortunately i share the stage with our pioneers that previously served at the college board leslie and others and the first openly gay who lead the cause and, of course i was excited to support and yesterday we voted to appoint susan our person at city college for the first lesbian chancellor at city college despite what you read in the news media i have no doubt city college will be there for the next decades to provide education to our community i want to relocate recognize that city college was one of the first col

. >> ever wonder about programs the city is working on to make san francisco the best place to live and work we bring shine won our city department and the people making them happy what happened next sf oh san francisco known for it's looks at and history and beauty this place arts has it all but it's city government is pretty unique in fact, san francisco city departments are filled with truly initiative programming that turns this way our goal is to create programs that are easily digestable and easy to follow so that our resident can participate in healing the planet with the new take dial initiative they're getting close to zero waste we 2020 and today san francisco is diverting land filled and while those numbers are imperfect not enough. >> we're sending over 4 hundred thousand tons of waste to the landfill and over the 4 hundred tons 10 thousands are textile and unwanted listen ones doesn't have to be find in the trash. >> i could has are the ones creating the partnerships with the rail kwloth stores putting an in store collection box near the checks stand so customers can bring

the only opportunity it creates many jobs with 82 bleb businesses overall san franciscans contributed one hundred and 87 thousand hours to help to complete the project it shows the city of san francisco the elected officials and police officers and more importantly the voters that paid for the building this is what we can do with when we wrorpt this is a beacon when we need to build new extra we can trust them with the money and the plan they did a good job the san francisco public is a reminder of the importance of being presented and will continue to serve the residents for decades to come ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ in well with the innovation capital world i can't think of a better k with the wifi connection in our city it is crossing different economic lines and neighborhoods it helps not only young people with their education but regular folks to find out where their muni bus is or their routine or opportunities in the city it was lead by the department the of technology they've proven themselves they wanted to take on such a great responsibility on market street i want to thank the department of technology they've found great partners with marcus in the valley along with mayor 42 boss of

the improvement in san francisco economy has impacted the local workforce. the high level of construction activity taking place in the city of san francisco has effected our ability to draw on those workers as well and that is reflected within thcharts. one thing of note for bay view hunters point, the drop there should improve. the reason for that is that the hunters view project began and the hours put in for that particular project consists primarily of piling work where local operating engineer hours are minimal but we should see an improvement in local workforce in the bay view hunters point area. as i mentioned, workforce remains a challenge. the high level of construction actirfbties placed a tremendous demand on local construction labor. as a example the board of supervisors back in june 2015 approved the expansion of the mandstory local hiring ordinance where local hiring requirements are required on prifent projects on public land. i believe that became efeblthive at the end of august but never the less, we feel it is a challenge in termoffs getting local workforce with the local construction residence and as we

allison and i live in castro, and i'm a teacher in san francisco at the san francisco unified school district. my landlord is currently being sued by the city of san francisco. i have lived in castro for ten years, nine of those years were just fine until a year-ago, when the owner purchased my property. at which points threatening and harassing texts and phone calls and letters came in the mail, accusing me of breaches of lease, such as having my partner move in with me, despite me having the right for my former landlord in writing that she could live there and also her being on the estoppel. she asked if we were registered domestic partners and then came the questions about my dog, my yellow lab named harveyee milk, whether or not he can live at my home, despite me signing a pet addendum to my lease >> she continues to throw spaghetti to the roll because i'm rent-controlled and i would like to remain in my home and to continue to teach at san francisco unified school district, where currently there is over 500 teacher vacancies because teachers can't afford to live here. i would like to remain in my home and i would like to live in the co

the united nations charter is a solid structure upon which we can build a better world. we are proud in san francisco that the united nations was created in san francisco an international city where we celebrate diversity. now i'd like to introduce the landlord of these buildings. have we paid our bill? [ laughter ] now, mayor lee he's -- he was not here 70 years ago like some of the other people here. [ laughter ] and there, willie brown. at that time the mayor, lee, his parents were immigrants from china and lived in seattle, his father fought in world war ii. as a teenager, he was a delegate to a national model u.n. today he shares the values of the united nations -- advancing peace, human rights, gender equality protecting the environment environment. all of these he has pursued with strong leadership. may i present the mayor of the city and county of san francisco, mayor ed lee. [ applause ] >> thank you charlotte. isn't charlotte the most wonderful chief of protocol we've ever had? thank you. [ applause ] thank you, charlotte. and before i say welcome, i must tell you that every time i see willie brown's face here at city hall and i look around on these moments, these

the city? [inaudible] from the outside to or in the city? >> there is no preference given for [inaudible] outside of san francisco. to answer your question about the number of firms, i don't have that statistic but there are quite a few. we can get that number for you. >> i think we should get a preference from people in the city for the outsider. i like to have these people. >> thank you. commissioner bustos >> look, this whole program that we talk about throughout the city and not just in san francisco, i know the city of oakland has it and many cities around the country that put programs like the sbe's and mbe's, lbe's and it is all about fairness. it is about doing what is right and you know, i appreciate your support i mean your report and i-utilize us because we know you have a tough job because you have to deal with some of these contractors and some staff in trying to get information so know you are not alone in this. i say that out front. these programs are put in place to really lift up everybody and when i was on redevelopment on that commission , i remember when we were talking to some of the developers

for the city and county of san francisco to use its limited resources to provide assistance to the lowest income people in the city simply balances out what thiboard routinely does. 2 years ago you increased conversion of condo, 10 thousand people all middle income or above. the board passed a ordinance that allowed short term rental uses that took thousands of units out of the housing market including rent controlled units to benefit middle income people. please don't tell me this one measure will unbalance a already unbalanced housing organization. thank you. >> thank you very much. >> next speaker please. >> i red all the cards if you would like to speem come up >> good morning. i don't think i need to wait to be called. [inaudible] i lived in san francisco for 36 years since 1976. if you agreed with the arrythmiatic there are 3 years missing. those were years i moved from the city to fremont who took care of my mom and stayed with her 3 years until her death. when i moved back to the city i couldn't afford the rent because it had gone up so much. in that sense i'm in favor of the ordi

these categories are industry classifications the city of san francisco uses and it would make sense to add those 2 particular classification squz adopt size standards we can use that would conform to the city of san francisco small lbe. we suggest the small lbe classification because those are the size standards closeest to the standards. what is shown is lbii current practice for contractors at 14 millions. what is proposed is small lbee at 20 million. for special contractors we don't have a category for that bought what we recommend is we recognize specialty contractors at 14 million opposed to 10 and that is consistent where with the state of california. it allows to recognize not only the city specially contractor category but any firm certified by the state. the intent is eliminate undo hardship on the business and staff. with the anticipated aoption we can easily communicate to contracting public that we can accept all small lbe certified by san francisco and that makes the message clear and simpler to the contracting public. the suppliers are at 7 million and recommend adoptio

thank those that voted for the addition to the mayors budget this year to create a new position for disability hiring coordinator for had city the city of san francisco. we are not aware of any other large city doing this and if we are correct it is the first. we hope san francisco applaud them sevl squz make this known because this is something that makes me love living in san francisco and want to thank you. >> thank you very much >> i want to give ample time and want to have to fix this and have something elts to say so the time will start when yeget this together. first of all i want to say [inaudible] understand this is going to hold a very important meeting next monday in our community and i'm so happy. i'm here to say without saying names, without a doubt ace washington is on the case. i am the self proclaimed situation here. i'm giving my own self a title. i am the fillmore corridor, ambassador. i have been there 50 something years and seen from beginning to end what is going on. i have been there 25 years and hope and pray the series of meetings coming to the western addition that will include not exclude but include ace on the case. let me

the city. it was a community challenge from the city of san francisco. the murals of san francisco, i think you all know, but i will say it anyway, they are known. people from another neighborhoods see the murals and people from all over the city, all over the bay area, all over the state and from all over the country and the world come to see the murals. you can come any day and there are people giving tours and many different foreign languages. if you are going to have murals, you need muralists. you need artists. i'm an artist, and i have seen so many artists being forced out of the neighborhood. and i'm talking about internationally famous artists like mike rios and talking about artists who are just getting started. one the spaces that artists use are small storefronts and you deanna showed the art gallery and we need the gallery and artists to produce the art that goes out to the world. thank you. >> next speaker. >> good afternoon, supervisors. i want to thank the people who have brought this to your attention. calle 24th and the mission has been a

these categories are industry classifications the city of san francisco uses and it would make sense to add those 2 particular classification squz adopt size standards we can use that would conform to the city of san francisco small lbe. we suggest the small lbe classification because those are the size standards closeest to the standards. what is shown is lbii current practice for contractors at 14 millions. what is proposed is small lbee at 20 million. for special contractors we don't have a category for that bought what we recommend is we recognize specialty contractors at 14 million opposed to 10 and that is consistent where with the state of california. it allows to recognize not only the city specially contractor category but any firm certified by the state. the intent is eliminate undo hardship on the business and staff. with the anticipated aoption we can easily communicate to contracting public that we can accept all small lbe certified by san francisco and that makes the message clear and simpler to the contracting public. the suppliers are at 7 million and recommend adoptio

the price is too high. also boo doing business and sustaining a business in san francisco is high. comepeting small business outside city limit where the cost of doing business is a lot lower than san francisco. [inaudible] to look at san francisco small business first and if the subcontractor is biddingoon a job and the general is told the price is too high they urge them to the meet and discuss why the price is too high because there could be negotiation and collaboration between us in a general contractor because if they are just going by the low bid process, immediately they are out. this goalerize not going to be melt. if they are not going to be met these contractors that are in san francisco will be moving out of the san francisco market area. we'll have to locate to other cities to find-to be able to sustain their growth and provide jobs to the community. second item i wanted to bring up to your attention is that-can i get additional- >> yes that was early. >> the second item is suppliers. while the construction contractors and supplies [inaudible] we would like to see it separated. there are many small supplier