it friend charlotte and, of course, every enthusiastic said this was a fantastic idea willie brown there he is willie brown yeah. willie willie brown who will be on stage with charlotte shortly and, of course they all shared my incision said it was - make it happen donna go for it i met wonderful new friends renee martin yeah. from did port and jane and phillip and bobby from bay crossing and others i said, "yes yes. yes. we wanted to do that the media has been great especially leah and carl from the chronicle and carl i'll bet you're not going to forget you're on the top of the ferry building special thanks to all of you the people that made it happen finally as follows: if you're here please raise your hands we have pier 39 bay crossing michelle and chris the may foundation and auto detect i know your how the i out there the fun family and bernard oh, my gosh and the platinum advisors (clapping) and scott from the steering wheel bank and representatives from the steering wheel bank and the can bar in the front row the california history society addressed the website yes adam are you here and jason

laughter) i don't care what he's been telling you i am just overjoyed and ion above the entire willie brown jr. willie brown clan we are looking forward to the first day of school and i can't imagine ever having as many people as you said that made applications i can only assume the concept that has been so appropriately described has caused the families of senate file i can't see and others to sign on but the physical realty of walking through those fabulous doors i agree there ought to be goals (laughter) somewhere maybe around my portrait (laughter). >> but i think when we walk through the doors you're going to be inundated there won't be 365 next time around but multiples and believe me mr. mayor i suspect the sdieshltd of this school at the middle school level will exceed the desirability of families trying to get into school it will be the power point of the rest of the schools reflecting the commitment you've made mr. mayor to the development the families in this city and i'm more than over enjoyed that that carries the name that my mother gave me thank you (clapping). >> so how in the world do

the former mayor willie brown beacon we be the hub for the san francisco bayview neighborhood for the children and families and celebrate one another so so watch out the former mayor willie brown is on its way and associated the willie l. brown middle school determining trust held the acceptance for the willie l. brown middle school at third marshall school many of us have seen when medical school they have a celebration to get they're white coats they're being welcomed into the family that is akin of the 2 had had students 2 hundred seats and 3 hundred applicant for willie brown many were present and we in2kuk9d them spot willie l. brown middle school family gave them their acceptance certificate and principle hobson get his punish i picture taken i ever tweeting about that all night it is a wonderful, wonderful example of energy that is the renaissance and also thank the parent and families that are opening their hearts and minds to this wonderful opportunity we call the willie l. brown middle school in the heart of bayview the students were awarded certificates and took they're first class picture they look great, thank you everyone that was there i have some exciting

willy brown. >> really? >> willy brown. >> i just saw willy recently. he is always in good form. >> he looks great. i don't think he will mind me saying he is turning 81. he always talks about what his age is. he works out and watches us in the gym in the morning and always makes remarks about my tie or something! but i love him! >> may i say, he dresses impeccably. >> impeccably! we have to say happy birthday to willy. >> i will dedicate this traffic report to you, willy. >>> let's go right out to the willy brown traffic report. he already has a bridge. now he has a traffic report. good morning everyone, and willy. let's take a look at the morning commute. this is a look at the bay bridge toll plaza to get on the willy brown bridge here westbound to san francisco. a 20 to 25 minute delay before you make it onto the span. there are no problems on the span itself, but there a little back up now. if you are driving on interstate 880 north and southbound in oakland, it is nice. perhaps you are taking a flight at the oakland airport, traffic is moving well

our wonderful chinese new year the year of the ram i'm so happy to joined by former mayor willie brown give willieams here gosh what a wonderful kickoff this just gets more eloquent every year i want to say thank you to the san francisco chinese chamber of commerce for their leadership we're going to have a wonderful two weeks of celebration actual very much to the asian presiding officer's you saw their display along with the chinatown youth center the youth fair with their we have displays you'll be seeing repeated and more eloquent during the parade how about those the rams for the chinatown community children's center weren't they wonderful i look forward to seeing them march throughout the parade with them that's a glimgsz of what we're going to see in a couple of weeks with the celebration of the parade but also for the most part you're here at the empire jeff asian pacific islander elementary school home the empire is standing next to us imper pa elementary thank you for inviting us to our palaces in chinatown we call it the pal lists because the emperor is here he has lots of fun this is o

willie brown. (laughter) it would take too long >> willie (laughter) too long too long. >> i do have to tell you a short story about willie brown which is actually a two-story years ago must have been 20 or 25 years ago when willie was speaker of the house i hadn't met him and 50e78gd i hadn't accomplished much in my life as yet but had the honor of introducing willie i don't know if you remember the function but i caught up to him and said speaker brown could you give me assistance how would you like me to refer to you and he said your worship would be fine (laughter) so your worship i've continued to use that you're a wonderful man and yaeths e emission to my life the one thing i want to say at the outset i get hypnotized by donna's dress that is party time in san francisco yeah. >> okay. (clapping.) >> and for the past year we've been celebrating of the hundred anniversary of the panama exhibition we've heard about it from donna and clearly it is wonderful edifice behind me is an example as well as the pal list of fine art we're graergdz e craig's our party lights with this we've had a wonderful

willie brown. i am not scared of willie brown. i am noted of governor brown. i would like to see obama and come back to the community instead of raising money. he's a community organizer in chicago and come back and look at the people that are trying to help us instead of getting thousands of dollars from the high rich people. i want to say in closing i am grateful because you all hear what is going on. i am tickled black -- not pink tickled black right now. thank you very much. >> you're welcome. next item please. >> the next order of business is item 7 report of the chair. >> i don't have a report. >> okay. the next order of business is item 8 report of the executive director. madam director. >> commissioners i just have one announcement last tuesday transbay block nine which is the 500 plus unit development along folsom street with the developers and 20% affordable that is 109 units at 50% of median income. that transaction closed. i believe you saw that at your last meeting. you authorized the schematic design and development in december and right on

willie brown jr. middle school this fuel 2 hundred pioneering significant graders will experience the best education that san francisco, california provide i'm honored to serve as is founding principle of willie brown jr. middle school and deeply 40u7b8d u humbled by the coordination and support within sfusd the commission on the board of education the department of public health the public works the department of children youth and their

afternoon, commissioners my name is pulling wells i'm a producer of the willingly and willie show and formerly mayor of willie brown i've been on the radio for a number of years thirty year plus resident of potrero hill i see an opportunity as you as the planning commission to now create a plan that allows our remaining existing venues to still be a lifeblood of san francisco this is the heart of the city this is the heart of san francisco culture and the history of band coming her finding little venues and i haven't had up to larger one, if we don't protect this we'll not have this culture if you read an article a year ago about the crush that was happening to venues that is the first bright light and the first piece of the puzzle that helps to preserve and protects and move forward the culture of san francisco as a welcoming place a place for artists and musicians come to perform learn and make their marks i applaud supervisor breed for putting this up for your consideration and i hope you'll pass it and we'll move forward with it thank you very much. >> thank you. >> good afternoon, commissioners my name is stef

willie brown jr. middle school neksz next our superintendent mr. richard korans korans. >> good morning, everyone i can't think of a better occasion to be here at the new williewn jr. middle school in the heart of the bayview and part of reason why we're so excited you're not going to be able to within the scope the miles. >> off our faces we closed the old willie brown facility we made a promise to rebuild this school and it will be the premier middle school not only in northern california but in the state of california perhaps the country (clapping) i think that when you look around although principle hydro hydrowould be embarrassed of the dust it is appropriate because willie brown jr. middle school in the future will leave everybody in its dusts that's how much we believe in the school he's been long time what is contained in the school i want to emphasize san francisco has a fully choice enrollment system and ladies and gentlemen when we have 3 hundred sophisticates available at the brand new facility we've received over 3 hundred and 65 requests for one of the spots we have more requests then spades the word is out people want to come is willie brown jr

utilities commission is getting down with the sewer system and even former mayor willie brown is getting in on the action. ♪ >> willie there. you can't live a day without me. that's the slogan from the new public awareness program. it's the center please piece of a new -- centerpiece of a new rap video. it's meant to inky kate people about the importance of the sewer system and encourage them to support upgrading the aging pipes. >> i like hear you say gettin' down. >>> there is a get-well card that had a lucky lotto inside. >>> it's back. parking app that was kicked out of san francisco. the changes to monkey parking that could put keep in your driveway and money in your pocket. >> traffic is trying to get to marin county, westbound interstate 580. you can see a little bit of slowing. we'll give you a look at marin and some of the east bay commutes when we come back. >>> a little morning sun here with sunshine on our mind for most. it. a little bit of -- a little bit of fog. we'll show you that coming up. the volkswagen jetta is really fun-to-drive. go for it. okay. wow... woohoo! i'm dreaming... pinch me. no, not w