. >> briefly, i want be to congratulate staff and the secretary to the commission on the william hammond hall awards, and also commissioner harrison and mazzola for work in anticipation of that. wwe honor 12 employees and expanded not only gardeners but trades as well. it was truly inspiring to see the people who make us look good up here who do the day-to-day workout there in the parks and making the improvements. thank you. as my want there are two e-mails i am aware of i will read a portion of. i have decided not to identify those who send us compliments for fear they may change their mind. my comments on the balboa park renovations. the landscapes is a jewel. then to mr. ginsburg i am writing as an homeowner the house bordering john mic chairren park. in support of the gardner. she talks about the observations about kaetlyn. she said i am greatly impressed with her work and dedication from the park i regularly see her out and about taking care of our vast park here. with that, that concludes the president's report. >> any public comment? public comment is closed. item 3. general mana