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caller, your line is unmuted. you have two minutes. >> hello. my name is nancy barnes and represent stantech today. sinsh 2012 when the program initiated stantech and partners pcl construction and joe hill consulting engineers have provided over $2.5 million in community benefits including half a million in direct financial contribution and 10 thousand hours of volunteer hours within the community and within schools. our outreach to different firms or different beneficiaries are comprised of building deep relationships and long-term relationships in order to provide continuous service. we look for beneficiaries with proven performance and responsive and when possible for force multiplication and in that case we may work with teachers to reach additional students. we work hard to create a career pipeline that starts with promoting stem in schools to job training, to internships and that has been a benefit of both funneling talented individuals to jobs that improve overall economic outlook and provide firms like mine and sfpuc with future employee

you like to unmute, you have two minutes. alexander, you are unmuted. we still can't hear you. we can circle back with you. any general public comment? mr. williams, you like to unmute yourself, you have two minutes. >> can you hear me? >> yes. >> how you doing? this is mr. dennis william. a micro real estate developer. excuse me. how you doing commission? just a few things i want to note. lack of equal opportunity pertaining to bipoc community developers. no partnerships. just a few things that should be changed in my opinion. i talk at a cmd meeting with mrs. stephanie tang last week and she said the same thing pertaining to treasure island project. the lack of micro developers as well as general contractors and subs. excuse me. we need to expand home ownership opportunities for existing and potential black residents. [audio cut out] in san francisco where our kids live, we pay taxes, and things that nature. that's all for right now. thank you. >> thank you. any other general public comments? and alexander, if you want to raise your hand if you like to give public comment. ot

caller, your line is unmuted. you have two minutes. >> thank you. good afternoon everyone. this is peter dreckmiler, tuolumne river trust. the design drought is major pont of contemption defined as, level of service objectives for water supply [indiscernible] 8 and a half year drought planning scenario, 87 to 92 fallowed by 96-97 [indiscernible] 265 million gallons per day, mgd. for years the 265mgd was treated as demand projection mptd in 2019 staff was forced to acknowledge it was just the contractual obligation. the 265 became known as obligation and staff began to include a separate assessment based on demand projections, which is off by average of 22 percent over the past 25 years. those numbers are highly inflated. regarding the two droughts that up the design drought, the first and third most severe droughts on record. the design drought is 72 percent more severe then the worst drought on record which is 87-92 and might expected once in 8 thousand years. removing one year reduce the need for expensive alternative water supplies by 25 mgd and used the failed projectio

caller, your line is unmuted. you have two minutes. >> hello. my name is nancy barnes and represent stantech today. sinsh 2012 when the program initiated stantech and partners pcl construction and joe hill consulting engineers have provided over $2.5 million in community benefits including half a million in direct financial contribution and 10 thousand hours of volunteer hours within the community and within schools. our outreach to different firms or different beneficiaries are comprised of building deep relationships and long-term relationships in order to provide continuous service. we look for beneficiaries with proven performance and responsive and when possible for force multiplication and in that case we may work with teachers to reach additional students. we work hard to create a career pipeline that starts with promoting stem in schools to job training, to internships and that has been a benefit of both funneling talented individuals to jobs that improve overall economic outlook and provide firms like mine and sfpuc with future employee

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when your line is unmuted you are allows 2 minute to speak we will move on to the next caller. calls taken in the in order received. speak slowly, clearly and turn down electronics around you. public comment will be taken first from members of the public in attendance in the chamber and after, from the remote speakers queue on the phone line. thank you. >> thank you. as chair i enjoke 3. 26 for comment per enemy to 30 minutes for today's meeting each will have two minutes to speak. madam clerk. next item. item 2 approve minutes of december 11 meeting an action item. >> all right. open up to public comment. anyone withhold like to talk about the minutes? come forward. seeing nobody, see if we have remoat comment on our december 11 minutes. check for remote comment on item 2. there is no public comment. >> all right. public comment on 2 is closed. i will move approval of item two and madam clerk call the roll. >> chair mandelman. >> aye. >> vice chair melgar. >> aye. >> commissioner ronen. >> aye. >> there are three aye's it is approved. >> and now call 3 and 4 together. >> . ite

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wait until you have been unmuted and you may begin on speak. each person will have two minutes to speak. we will begin with in person comment followed by comment over the phone. for the record there are no in person or remote comments this is concludes the public comment section for this item >> thank you very much >> now we will move in our fiscal annual report. >> we need to vote. >> vote on the minutes. [laughter] a motion to move the minutes. >> moved. >> member friedenbach. >> second. >> roll call. thank you. vice chair d'antonio absent. where member friedenbach >> yes >> member haddix. >> yes >> member jackson >> yes >> member preston. >> yes. >> member shiffrin >> yes. >> member martinis. >> yes. >> member walton. >> yes. >> now we will move to our report presentation i believe i will turn it over to [inaudible]. >> good morning. our presenter will be ashley from our team in the controller's office. and i want today make a note this is really exciting that the report is here and i'm excited for you to hear as you think about your questio

you have to unmute. have to unmute yourself. [ laughter ] sorry, gang i gotta hop off for a sec. the cops are here." [ laughter ] by the way, the only thing more suspicious than the payments themselves, was how gaetz labeled them on venmo. >> the documents show between 2017 and 2019, then congressman gaetz allegedly made 27 payments to the women, totaling more than $10,000. under the reason for the paymt, gaetz allegedly wrote notes including, "gift" and "just because." >> seth: oh, come on. "just because" is such a bad cover for a crime. i mean, it's a bad cover for anything.. you come home one day and give your wife a diamond necklace and she says, "why did you get me this?" and you say, "just because," and then try to walk away, your arm gonna get grabbed. [ laughter ] also, don't you know first rule of venmo? you're supposed to give your payments joke reasons, not shady ones. like, when i get a venmo from andy samberg that says "doink reattachment surgery" -- [ laughter ] i know that just means we we

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you are on mute so you have to unmute yourself. angela: got it should after all -- got it. after all these years. this is very exciting. i love we are doing this with my digital equity friends across the country. i am the executive director of the national digital inclusion alliance. i live in columbus, ohio. this is an important time for the work we do. this webinar is incredibly timely. this is a moment for us to recognize the possibilities of digital equity. when i say digital equity, one of the first things we did when we got started was create a definition for digital equity. this is the same definition that was included in congress's language. it is the idea that all individuals and communities have full access to information communication technology to do whatever they need to do. full participation in our economy, our society, our democracy. i think we should say -- sometimes people don't like the word equity. when we talk about digital equity, we are talking about really specific work. work these folks are doing. we have over 1900 affiliates. folks on the ground do

>> caller you're unmuted. >> hello caller are you available? >> yes. >> hi. >> i'm sorry can you speak a little bit louder? >> i will try. >> okay. >> come up and speaking for san francisco. and i see (unintelligible) to note how few notices being heard today from the communities of people today with the establishments can't go to something as simple as a step and the - the statement that was made is correct if you got this law, will be back to enforcing the regular state and sergeant code the reason was created in part was because of inadequacy of current state law. okay. this was a reviewingy - i haven't heard with an thing that addresses the previous ones that outdoor with the supervisor they didn't want any more delays and those businesses are assessable not coming back with a proposal to end the program so i really feel this is a sad today that the community has not been consulted. the acting director of the mayor's office on disability said that she consulted with members of the committee but - she has an advisory committee and the mayor'

you've been unmuted for item 13. presidents herbert weiner i really have commendations for this project. i think it's extremely important. and for instance, it's not only verbal insults and threats, but it's also criminal activity. take part. i didn't pick pocketed twice on muni, and it's really very discouraging to ride as a result. now, this is some years ago. i'm sure things may have improved, but i'm certainly for this project and also, i think it's important that people riding muni when they see something going on, they should report it to the ambassador so that they could do something. i think it's a cooperative to keep everyone safe, and the very well be a model for other settings like work sites and schools. so again, i commend the project. thank you. no other callers. thank you. and let's call the next item. secretary silva. oh sorry. let me close public comment first and then let's close it. and then let's call the next item. thank you. places you on item 14 discussion and vote pursuant to admin code sectio

you've been unmuted for item 13. presidents herbert weiner i really have commendations for this project. i think it's extremely important. and for instance, it's not only verbal insults and threats, but it's also criminal activity. take part. i didn't pick pocketed twice on muni, and it's really very discouraging to ride as a result. now, this is some years ago. i'm sure things may have improved, but i'm certainly for this project and also, i think it's important that people riding muni when they see something going on, they should report it to the ambassador so that they could do something. i think it's a cooperative to keep everyone safe, and the very well be a model for other settings like work sites and schools. so again, i commend the project. thank you. no other callers. thank you. and let's call the next item. secretary silva. oh sorry. let me close public comment first and then let's close it. and then let's call the next item. thank you. places you on item 14 discussion and vote pursuant to admin code sectio

. >> i knew had unmuted something very deep inside the american psyche. >> doctor wang told us abouter own frustrations helping patients, navigating insurance, saying that she can understand the emotion behind the response to this case after 40 years in business. >> safeway is closing its store in the fillmore in less than two months, february 7th to be exact. it's citing safety issues along with theft. this is going to leave a void in the neighborhood and has residents frustrated. >> we see it. we feel it. >> safeway's decision to close its store in san francisco's fillmore district is being met with lots of backlash. for many, they're going to face a much longer trip to get their groceries when the store closes for good in february. >> it's not going to be as easy, especially being in a wheelchair. i have to take the bus to go somewhere else to get groceries. it's going to add at least five hours of travel time a week. >> frustration was a common theme we heard wednesday as we spoke with shoppers who were just learning of the news. for now, there is no plan to replace the store. in

please unmute yourself. can you hear me? yes. we can. hi, my name is yolanda marshall. i'm a resident of plaza east. i've been a resident for more than 15 years. i would just like to agree with what dennis williams is saying. it has been a hostage take over from the black community to illegal immigrants. i just feel like we need better leadership down here. martha hollins has been our president for over 19 years. i think it's time for a reelection and plaza east. we need stronger, younger leadership. and that's all i have to say. we need to have a reelection plaza east. thank you. any additional public comment on item number seven? okay. item number eight is the committee report. we do not have a committee meeting for november or we will not have one for december. so we continue this report until january of 2025. that being said, any public comment? that we can go to item number nine. this is the consent agenda. we have one consent item for the meeting minutes of last month's meeting on october 24th. any comments from commissioners regarding the meeting minutes? then we

across the internet, the horrifying glee that people had about this man being killed, i knew had unmuted something very deep inside the american psyche. and i turned to myself and my own experiences working in the emergency room and with patients. and i recognize some of the anger that these people had. >> can you tell us about some of the situations and patients you've encountered, the situations that perhaps points to this anger that's been building up? >> yeah. so i work in the emergency room. people come in and they're often very sick. it can often be a life threatening situation. and i just remember this one man who he is not the only patient that i've had in this situation, but he was very sick and he should have been resting. and as i admitted him to the hospital, he needed to stay overnight. and when i told him he had to stay in the hospital, his question for me was not am i going to be okay or do i need surgery? but instead he asked me, is my insurance going to pay for all of my stay? and that was just really shocking for me because i didn't know how to answer him. >> because yo

. >> i knew had unmuted something very deep inside the american psyche. >> doctor wang told us aboutlping patients, navigating insurance, saying that she can understand the emotion behind the response to this case after 40 years in business. >> safeway is closing its store in the fillmore in less than two months, february 7th to be exact. it's citing safety issues along with theft. this is going to leave a void in the neighborhood and has residents frustrated. >> we see it. we feel it. >> safeway's decision to close its store in san francisco's fillmore district is being met with lots of backlash. for many, they're going to face a much longer trip to get their groceries when the store closes for good in february. >> it's not going to be as easy, especially being in a wheelchair. i have to take the bus to go somewhere else to get groceries. it's going to add at least five hours of travel time a week. >> frustration was a common theme we heard wednesday as we spoke with shoppers who were just learning of the news. for now, there is no plan to replace the store. instead, the land is sla

when the system message says “your line has been unmuted,” press '*' then '6' to confirm being unmutedour time to speak. 10. when the president or commission secretary states “welcome caller,” you are encouraged to state your name clearly. as soon as you speak, you will have up to three minutes to provide your comments. 11. once your time has expired, you will be moved out of the speaker line and back as a participant in the meeting (unless you disconnect). you will hear “your line has been muted.” please press '*' then '3' to lower your hand. 12. participants who wish to speak on other public comment periods can stay on the meeting line and listen for the next public comment opportunity. best practices • call from a quiet location • speak slowly and clearly, directly into your phone or microphone • turn off the sound on tv's, radios or other devices near you • address the commission as a whole, not to individual commissioners 3 are there any requests? >> there are no requests. >> do you have any announcements? >> i have a brief announcements that commissioners should complete the trai

hit star 6 to unmute yourself. speak clearly and slowly. turn down your television or radio. alternatively we recommend you use zoom audio or telephone for public comment you may submit a written comment through the chat function on zoom. please know commissioners and staff are not allowed to respond to public comments. thank you for sharing this meeting with the public. >> let's do a roll call. >> president bleiman. >> present. >> commissioner davis. >> here. >> commissioner podge yo. >> here. >> commissioner schlander. >> commissioner thomas. >> here. >> commissioner perez and wang are excused. >> the next item is 2, general public comment. anyone want to speak on anything not on the agenda tonight? >> no public comments. >> alright. we will close general public comment. next item is number 3, approval of the meeting minutes november 19th, 2024 commission meeting do. we have a motion. >> i motion to approve. >> is there a second. >> seconded. >> is there any public comment on the meeting?j"÷yñ minutes? >> no public comment. >> we can vote. >> presidentably nan. >> yes. >> d

and i will cut you off at two minutes unmute the first caller. >> good afternoon or good morning i'm mike peterson born can raised in san francisco native in support of 2 items that i have concerns b. steven welch spoke about the importance of sailing and the sea scouts i was a part of sea scouts growing up it gave me opportunity i never could have had. got involved and met many san francisco students, children from all walks of life. all over the city. it is the preemnanlt out reach to bring our city youth into usage of the became i recommend there be more engagement with stake holders. the location and shame the layout and tenants. we have to historical boats. incredible participation from a number of boats. including many that are children and high school programs use we have no motors. thank you. next speaker, please. i'm mark and -- long time resident slip hole nert west hashar. good morning commissioners. san francisco is a world class city we deserve a world class waterfront and we commend the effort this is are going forth. my points are short and direct. i believe stated by

if you could unmute the caller and you will have two minutes. >> go ahead, caller.. i have been working with lunch and the other per ins to get this to the point. and i want to say, committed to connecting everyone to the out doors is essential for happiness and health that is access this community deserves. invited to join the community lead program to react have a the mall in 2015 and overnight last decade worked closely with rpd as a team and with the fillmore community to develop the vision plan and actations that lead to where we are today. >>t bh provided funding from donations to launch the project and secured if you meaning support. all which enabled the community engagement and heeling circles this lauren mention third degree were key and central to the design process. t bl is committed to the success and will continue to lends support b leading the art process. i want to support the contract award to mc guire and hest and commitment from rpd to implementing the park [inaudible] bridge the gap with projects and programming. i want it take a moment to thank

and i will cut you off at two minutes unmute the first caller. >> good afternoon or good morning i'mpeterson born can raised in san francisco native in support of 2 items that i have concerns b. steven welch spoke about the importance of sailing and the sea scouts i was a part of sea scouts growing up it gave me opportunity i never could have had. got involved and met many san francisco students, children from all walks of life. all over the city. it is the preemnanlt out reach to bring our city youth into usage of the became i recommend there be more engagement with stake holders. the location and shame the layout and tenants. we have to historical boats. incredible participation from a number of boats. including many that are children and high school programs use we have no motors. thank you. next speaker, please. i'm mark and -- long time resident slip hole nert west hashar. good morning commissioners. san francisco is a world class city we deserve a world class waterfront and we commend the effort this is are going forth. my points are short and direct. i believe stated by others

. >> i know you had vivek ramaswamy with you on your podcast unmuted adding that you introduced legislationeral salary increases until recommendations from doge you were able to implement them a bill to reformer federal workforce advocating for shift from 10-year based promotion to merit based system tell us more. >> yes, maria one of the things we are going to have to do to get this federal spending under control, is, first, for spending hiring to end federal salary will help eliminate some positions people are not showing up to work they are still woeshing remotely va great example of this if you are va healthcare, you are working five days out of 10-day period, if you are in benefits two days out of a 10-day period, this needs to come to a stop. you've got the department of defense, focused on some legacy sthachlz outlived their usefulness, maria, they can't pass their audit they are spending money on things that no longer are making it to the war fighter not focused on 21st century warfare cyber, space and innovation. so, yes, indeed we need to focus in so that we have a good, strong co

speaker, you've been unmuted. this is herbert weiner. now, one thing i've been advocating is that managers salaries of hundred thousand dollars should be frozen. second, like what you should do is put a hold on. projects that have not been funded yet. you should not you should freeze on that. thirdly, any money going to the bicycle coalition should be frozen. bicyclists paying their fair share of licenses and parking. and thirdly, walk san francisco should be transferred to the police department and the traffic division. now daniel lupi is only taking a dollar a year for summary management of mta to fund police by freezing their salaries. so these are measures are very necessary to balance the budget. the public is making all the sacrifices. muni managements is making none. and actually muni management is partly responsible for this present budget crisis. they should have had busses that they should have expanded the fleet long ago, which they didn't do. now there's less busses, you know, to provide service. and so the mess that muni man