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they are all over san francisco. again, it is our partnership with our cbos that provide us with the access to our communities and our residents in order to maximize placements. thank you. supervisor avalos: thank you very much. i cannot overstate how much support you have given us in crafting this legislation. i really appreciate your work. mr. rodriguez, mr. iglesias, and ms. simmons as well. what i wanted to do at this point in the hearing is to discuss -- to hear from chris iglesias first. then i will discuss the legislation and we will go into public comment. >> that pretty much concludes the presentations, but i did want to include that what we are working on right now -- we are working primarily with the chapter 6 contract requirements, including the human rights commission, reviewing the legislation and identifying areas of concern and possible amendments to them. we will get back to you. some of those include three levels. when we kick in -- size of projects? when do we escalate to a 50% mandate? there is ad
they are all over san francisco. again, it is our partnership with our cbos that provide us with the access to our communities and our residents in order to maximize placements. thank you. supervisor avalos: thank you very much. i cannot overstate how much support you have given us in crafting this legislation. i really appreciate your work. mr. rodriguez, mr. iglesias, and ms. simmons as well. what i wanted to do at this point in the hearing is to discuss -- to hear from chris iglesias first....
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in san francisco, when i was selected to work on the project area committee in san francisco, i saw that that person in san francisco was neglected, and i approached the commissioners on the port, and that effort led to the creation of the southern border for today, another fine tool. my work is well known not only to the city of san francisco, but to other countries. i was the co-founder of the southeast alliance for environmental justice, and health assessment task force. these were nonprofit groups that emerged to address the environmental injustice in the community because of decades of neglect. through my work and the people that i work with, we had major significant improvements to the quality of life for the people in the community. i worked on the light rail. my efforts as the chair of the land use, planning, and transportation of the bayview/hunters point community have lasted 10 years, and we have been instrumental in making sure that our development plan has affordable housing. we even went beyond the call of duty to define affordable housing, even getting down to the lowest e
in san francisco, when i was selected to work on the project area committee in san francisco, i saw that that person in san francisco was neglected, and i approached the commissioners on the port, and that effort led to the creation of the southern border for today, another fine tool. my work is well known not only to the city of san francisco, but to other countries. i was the co-founder of the southeast alliance for environmental justice, and health assessment task force. these were nonprofit...
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. >> san francisco. . >> san francisco is a sanctuary city. . >> san francisco is a sanctuary city. san francisco is committed to providing safe access to public services to our community. . president chiu: welcome to the november 23, 2010, meeting of the board of supervisors. madam role, would you call the roll? madam clerk: [reading roll] all members are present. president chiu: thank you. ladies and gentlemen, could you join me in the pledge of allegiance? colleagues, we have received meeting minutes from the october 19 meeting. can i have in motion to approve these? we have a motion from supervisor dufty, seconded by supervisor mirkarimi. without objection, that is approved. madam clerk, are there any? could you read items one through seven. madam clerk: these items will be done by a single roll call vote. president chiu: colleagues, would you like to sever any items? supervisor elsbernd? item 3. madam clerk, could you read items one through seven with the exception of item number three? madam clerk: [reading roll] there are 11 ayes. president chiu: those items are passed. item
. >> san francisco. . >> san francisco is a sanctuary city. . >> san francisco is a sanctuary city. san francisco is committed to providing safe access to public services to our community. . president chiu: welcome to the november 23, 2010, meeting of the board of supervisors. madam role, would you call the roll? madam clerk: [reading roll] all members are present. president chiu: thank you. ladies and gentlemen, could you join me in the pledge of allegiance? colleagues, we...
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i grew up on the san francisco waterfront. i feel my experience from the port commission would carry over naturally into the planning department citywide. i am interested in seeing all things grow in severance cisco, whether it is housing, at transit, job creation. it is by coincidence the opportunity came up just after i was confirmed for a second term with the port. i think it is a matter of timing and opportunity. supervisor campos: the reason i ask, i am impressed with a presentation and i am inclined to vote for the appointment, but connected to that is we have a lot of things happening at the port of san francisco, an itch yoissue certainly in the forefrt is the america's cup. it is something that the mayor has indicated is a priority for them. many of us are excited about the prospect. given the importance of that, why not remain on the port commission? >> good question. i am hopeful that we can get the america's cup, but as you know, some of the larger items that occur on property end up before the planning commission,
i grew up on the san francisco waterfront. i feel my experience from the port commission would carry over naturally into the planning department citywide. i am interested in seeing all things grow in severance cisco, whether it is housing, at transit, job creation. it is by coincidence the opportunity came up just after i was confirmed for a second term with the port. i think it is a matter of timing and opportunity. supervisor campos: the reason i ask, i am impressed with a presentation and i...
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dollars in san francisco. this spending will create even more economic activities and create more jobs to get san francisco back to prosperity. there are not any good reasons to adopt a local hiring legislation because local hiring is good for san francisco. it would turn more benefits to the taxpayer who pays for the project and san franciscoens will be proud to have participated in projects in our -- and build our own landmarks. local hiring is also green because the workforce will not miss -- have to drive from other cities to come to san francisco to work. there are many qualified workers in san francisco who can build our public works projects. there are no excuses for not hiring local businesses and local residents to do our job. i run a steel company. i hire 90% san franciscoens and we have built steel buildings, steel framing for st. mary's school, for local hotels, and local residents are filled when local hiring goes out are very important. it is possible. local hiring has not worked as to keep local
dollars in san francisco. this spending will create even more economic activities and create more jobs to get san francisco back to prosperity. there are not any good reasons to adopt a local hiring legislation because local hiring is good for san francisco. it would turn more benefits to the taxpayer who pays for the project and san franciscoens will be proud to have participated in projects in our -- and build our own landmarks. local hiring is also green because the workforce will not miss...
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francisco bay -- with purview over san francisco bay. it will be submitted to the board of supervisors, and hopefully this will become official policy, since none exists right now in the city and county of san francisco. next, i am submitting a hearing request on the kate kashkari recycling center. -- on the haight-ashbury recycling center. this is a long standing institution, and the perspective each of this institution. there are a number of communities who have some strong opinions about the status of this recycling center and its future. the rest i will submit. supervisor -- madam clerk date you, supervisor mirkarimi -- madam clerk: thank you, supervisor mirkarimi. supervisor elsbernd? supervisor elsbernd will submit. supervisor campos? supervisor campos will submit. supervisor? supervisor: this is in my district in chinatown. there is a historic parking garage that has been an incredible asset of the community. it was in danger of having its lease ended, and i want to thank the recreation and park department as well as the community
francisco bay -- with purview over san francisco bay. it will be submitted to the board of supervisors, and hopefully this will become official policy, since none exists right now in the city and county of san francisco. next, i am submitting a hearing request on the kate kashkari recycling center. -- on the haight-ashbury recycling center. this is a long standing institution, and the perspective each of this institution. there are a number of communities who have some strong opinions about the...
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how many in san francisco? >> 14 in san francisco. supervisor alioto-pier: what were you doing? >> i was making certain that -- working with suppliers all over the west coast, the entire area. yeah. supervisor alioto-pier: ok. you've been in winte ane and sps business a long time. we don't need to talk about small businesses in 1968. alright, great. thank you, mr. paterson. supervisor mar: i wish that we could -- i just wanted to thank you. i wish we could continue this item. i don't feel you have the qualifications as a neighborhood economic development expert. you have a wide range of experience in other areas. my motion is to support item four, rejecting your appointment. i do appreciate your service and experience, but i don't believe you fit for this seat. >> we have a motion to move item 4 and table item 3. one more member of the public would wish to speak. unless there is objection, we call on kevin wesley of the golden gate resturant association. >> bob has served as a trustee on the scholarship foundation for a decade. to allow us to give sponsorships to kids. we have r
how many in san francisco? >> 14 in san francisco. supervisor alioto-pier: what were you doing? >> i was making certain that -- working with suppliers all over the west coast, the entire area. yeah. supervisor alioto-pier: ok. you've been in winte ane and sps business a long time. we don't need to talk about small businesses in 1968. alright, great. thank you, mr. paterson. supervisor mar: i wish that we could -- i just wanted to thank you. i wish we could continue this item. i...
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i think that bicycling is important to san francisco. when i talk to people about why they do not ride a bike, usually, the first thing they mention is safety and interaction with cars, so that is something we need to work on. when i look at the city, it is a great environment for bicycling, weather-wise. the streets are usually pretty wide. when i take a trip to europe, i'm always amazed how people ride their bikes in the snow and the rain, and we have this great weather. that is about it. i have three kids. my wife also commutes by bicycle. we live out in the sunset. we have been there since 1994. i hope to continue cycling and improving san francisco. supervisor campos: great. thank you very much. colleagues, and the questions? no questions? i want to thank you again for serving the city and county of san francisco. is there any member of the public who would like to speak on this item? seeing none, public comment is closed. can we have a motion? great. if we could take that without objection. thank you very much and congratulations.
i think that bicycling is important to san francisco. when i talk to people about why they do not ride a bike, usually, the first thing they mention is safety and interaction with cars, so that is something we need to work on. when i look at the city, it is a great environment for bicycling, weather-wise. the streets are usually pretty wide. when i take a trip to europe, i'm always amazed how people ride their bikes in the snow and the rain, and we have this great weather. that is about it. i...
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as san francisco residents, we live in san francisco. we spend money in san francisco and pay taxes in san francisco. so we should have the right to get these local jobs. secondly, it is necessary to pass mandatory local hiring legislation because a lot of san francisco workers are out of jobs right now. right now, it is too difficult to find a job in san francisco. for example, myself a journeyman carpenter, i have been out of a job for three months. i have been trying very hard to find a job, but there has been no luck with many job applications. i have three kids in my family that need me to support them. every month, i need to pay off my home loans and also the auto loans. with only one job from my wife, it is impossible for me to support a family of five. i really need a job. therefore, i urge the board of supervisors to pass the mandatory local hiring legislation so i can find a job to support my family. thank you. supervisor avalos: thank you. next speaker, please. >> good afternoon. my name is wu chau chang. i am a member of the
as san francisco residents, we live in san francisco. we spend money in san francisco and pay taxes in san francisco. so we should have the right to get these local jobs. secondly, it is necessary to pass mandatory local hiring legislation because a lot of san francisco workers are out of jobs right now. right now, it is too difficult to find a job in san francisco. for example, myself a journeyman carpenter, i have been out of a job for three months. i have been trying very hard to find a job,...
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he is a 20-year-old city college student in san francisco. i would like to thank my colleagues supervisor's chiu, campos, and avalos. he thought that he was an average person until immigration and customs enforcement arrived at his home. he was informed that he was ordered removed by an immigration judge. he was 14 years old when he was deported from the west. he had no idea that he was quite documented. immigrants are part of a fabric of our community in san francisco. we need to speak out when their rights are violated. we denounce his deportation and urge senators feinstein and boxer to put forward a private bill on his behalf. he came to the u.s. when he was 12th. for all intents and purposes, he grew up and is part of our society. he aspires to be a nurse. there are many who are the valedictorians, artists, doctors, in the future. we would like to have a moratorium around to supporting this kind of students. thank you so much for supporting this, colleagues. >> thank you, supervisor mar. that concludes will call for introductions. >> and
he is a 20-year-old city college student in san francisco. i would like to thank my colleagues supervisor's chiu, campos, and avalos. he thought that he was an average person until immigration and customs enforcement arrived at his home. he was informed that he was ordered removed by an immigration judge. he was 14 years old when he was deported from the west. he had no idea that he was quite documented. immigrants are part of a fabric of our community in san francisco. we need to speak out...
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with many of these based in san francisco, the vast majority employee san francisco residents as core work force. a greater number of lbe participation translates into a higher number of residents working on them. equally, the challenge was smaller projects is that many contractors will win a bid, will come to work, and bring their core group. that means there will not need any additional workers to perform a set of tasks, a scope of work. when there are no opportunities to hire additional focus on to the project, our office is not in a position under good faith to provide that contractor with any new workers. they do not need it. they came in to perform the work. they came in with their core crew of 10, 5, or 20. whatever that number is. there were no new opportunities created where we could try to move the needle. those are some of the aspects we look at. when we work with contractors, before they even assemble onto the site, we work with them in multiple ways. we encourage the private contractor, the general, to hire lbe's. we say goes through your core work force and look at the f
with many of these based in san francisco, the vast majority employee san francisco residents as core work force. a greater number of lbe participation translates into a higher number of residents working on them. equally, the challenge was smaller projects is that many contractors will win a bid, will come to work, and bring their core group. that means there will not need any additional workers to perform a set of tasks, a scope of work. when there are no opportunities to hire additional...
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he would do better at the san francisco public utilities commission. the reason why i say that is, way back when the bonds were passed, the sfpuc was supposed to attend to not only clean water, but also waste water. they chose to attend to the clean water. we are talking about a $4.6 billion budget. i think mr. crowley heard a lot from the workshops, from all the presentations, that it is going to happen in the waste water in san francisco. he can say whatever he wants to, but it would be better if you have someone like him to do with labor issues when it comes to waste water. all i can say to mr. crowley, and i believe he will be appointed, he will see me at the port commission meetings. i have not been there in a long time, but he will be seeing more of me. i hope we have some interesting dialogue. that commission needs to be challenged. i will make my parents -- appearance to see mr. crowley. supervisor campos: thank you. maybe that is one of the reasons he is doing it. any other member of the public that would like to speak? seeing none, public com
he would do better at the san francisco public utilities commission. the reason why i say that is, way back when the bonds were passed, the sfpuc was supposed to attend to not only clean water, but also waste water. they chose to attend to the clean water. we are talking about a $4.6 billion budget. i think mr. crowley heard a lot from the workshops, from all the presentations, that it is going to happen in the waste water in san francisco. he can say whatever he wants to, but it would be...
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no place else but san francisco general. [applause] she deserves so much credit, folks, for the rebuild and for the reason why people want the rebuild. now, it is my great pleasure to introduce the mayor. i would only say as a way of introduction that during that election year, what made me most proud was that at every event that he went to, what he said was there are many things on this election ballot, and you may have your different opinions about the different things. some of them may pass, some of b'nai sale, but the one thing that i'd ask you all to support is the rebuild of san francisco general hospital -- some of them make a pass, some of them may fail, but the one thing i ask you all to support is the rebuild of sentences could general hospital. thank you, mr. mayor. feels like we were literally year just during the kickoff of the campaign. -- mayor newsom: seals like we were literally here just during the kickoff of the campaign, but now, we are finally here during the groundbreaking. now, in 2015, with this extra
no place else but san francisco general. [applause] she deserves so much credit, folks, for the rebuild and for the reason why people want the rebuild. now, it is my great pleasure to introduce the mayor. i would only say as a way of introduction that during that election year, what made me most proud was that at every event that he went to, what he said was there are many things on this election ballot, and you may have your different opinions about the different things. some of them may pass,...
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that is not how it is done in san francisco. the district attorney's office has been very negligent. not only in this matter, but in the community response network. someone needs to audit the district attorney's office when it comes to this type of grant and restoration of justice. here in san francisco we have various to constituents that will not just accept people coming here and making general statements and giving such large sums of money to an institution that is already valid. thank you very much supervisor chiu:chiu are there -- thank you very much. supervisor chiu: public comment on this item is closed. are there any final comments from the district attorney's office? >> supervisor, thank you. to respond to the gentleman's comments, i want to be sure that we have done our homework on the matter. we have looked at all of the data done on returning offenders over the last couple of years. we have consulted with the adult probation department about their needs. we feel very secure that this is a good model at this time. in
that is not how it is done in san francisco. the district attorney's office has been very negligent. not only in this matter, but in the community response network. someone needs to audit the district attorney's office when it comes to this type of grant and restoration of justice. here in san francisco we have various to constituents that will not just accept people coming here and making general statements and giving such large sums of money to an institution that is already valid. thank you...
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union and san francisco residents are spread out across san francisco. the proposed mandate would not only supports the coffers of the trade union -- likewise it would increase the dollars for residents of san francisco, like ex-offenders caught up in the cycle of recidivism and hopelessness. these are projects that would generate thousands of jobs. they would create a work force for people desperately needing to work. west point, chinatown -- the list is extensive. people can use and prosper with mandated local hiring. speaking of 50/50 hiring, that is good when the job starts, but of the job goes on, no one make sure people are keeping their jobs. no one checks to see who got laid off or if the quota is right. i am on a job like that right now, and the work goes on every day like no one cares. regardless of if the law passes or not, who will check on that? and we have all these people making sure we get taken care of, but they are not taken care of. i am on a job right now where it is just like that. no one is doing anything. people working there for t
union and san francisco residents are spread out across san francisco. the proposed mandate would not only supports the coffers of the trade union -- likewise it would increase the dollars for residents of san francisco, like ex-offenders caught up in the cycle of recidivism and hopelessness. these are projects that would generate thousands of jobs. they would create a work force for people desperately needing to work. west point, chinatown -- the list is extensive. people can use and prosper...
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we support san francisco -- healthy san francisco and universal public health care. we support the unionized health- care workers here in san francisco and we support the san francisco building and construction trades council and the construction trades workers unions here in san francisco. people know us. they know we are big supporters of green jobs and economic development here in san francisco, and the opportunities that is creating for all people here in san francisco. basically, we support business and labor working together, and things like the community benefits agreement between lenore, san francisco, bayview- based organizations, and the san francisco labor council. which support community benefits agreements like that for building benefits projects. we all support -- we also support the cpmc master building planned and are against targeting legislation to slow down building projects already in the pipeline. we support the pio
we support san francisco -- healthy san francisco and universal public health care. we support the unionized health- care workers here in san francisco and we support the san francisco building and construction trades council and the construction trades workers unions here in san francisco. people know us. they know we are big supporters of green jobs and economic development here in san francisco, and the opportunities that is creating for all people here in san francisco. basically, we...
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francisco district attorney's office and the men and women of the san francisco police department. i'm proud of the work that we did earlier this year, most specifically as one example of many cases that we have been prosecuting, where in the early part of 2010 we took several, in fact, nine gang members before the grand jury. we produced over 77 witnesses that discussed the crimes that they were responsible for committing, which include murder, attempted murder, robbery, illegal possession of guns. the grand jury returned the documents in those cases and those -- indictments in those cases and those individuals are being held accountable for those crimes. it is, again, an example of work that happens because there is the collaboration that takes place, not only between the d.a.'s office and the police department, but also our other law enforcement partners at our local, state, and federal. all in all, we are seeing that we are smart as we have been as a city, in recognizing that there are many layers and many angles which we can approach the issue of crime and violent crime, when
francisco district attorney's office and the men and women of the san francisco police department. i'm proud of the work that we did earlier this year, most specifically as one example of many cases that we have been prosecuting, where in the early part of 2010 we took several, in fact, nine gang members before the grand jury. we produced over 77 witnesses that discussed the crimes that they were responsible for committing, which include murder, attempted murder, robbery, illegal possession of...
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run the san francisco action coalition. on behalf of our members -- i think we have a great candidate here. because of our interest in the waterfront, i have been to a slew of commission hearings. my observation would be he has been consistently and scrupulously fair minded and balanced in his approach to the issues of the port, even when we do not agree. but because of his long civic engagement with the city, he is an ideal candidate, and i urge you to appoint him and move forward immediately. supervisor campos: next speaker please. mr. delassandro. >> it is my pleasure to be here to testify on behalf of rodney fong's nomination for the planning commission. his family has a long and deep history in san francisco, one that has contributed to this city and what it is today. rodney was our border last year. he did that with the highest level of involvement and dedication and open mindedness. he has tremendous work ethic and a tremendous character. on many occasions we had issues that came before our board and he was always op
run the san francisco action coalition. on behalf of our members -- i think we have a great candidate here. because of our interest in the waterfront, i have been to a slew of commission hearings. my observation would be he has been consistently and scrupulously fair minded and balanced in his approach to the issues of the port, even when we do not agree. but because of his long civic engagement with the city, he is an ideal candidate, and i urge you to appoint him and move forward immediately....
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san francisco police department. what is before us this morning is actually a pre-existing licensed business. the business is currently licensed and operated. what is before us today is what we call a formal premise expansion, and they are trying to add to the premises approximately a back space of 12 feet by 24 feet. it is completely enclosed and some fruit. i would also point out that the premises has done significant innovation. i would even say that it sets the standard for many of our premises in san francisco. the entire place has been renovated to address noise issues and limit impact on the community. we are recommending this for approval. their hours of operation are 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily -- 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily. i would point out that there are some letters of protest, which will ultimately get resolved at the abc if the petitioners do not result in -- withdraw in advance of that. we recommend the following conditions -- condition one, no noise shall the allowable beyond the area of the contr
san francisco police department. what is before us this morning is actually a pre-existing licensed business. the business is currently licensed and operated. what is before us today is what we call a formal premise expansion, and they are trying to add to the premises approximately a back space of 12 feet by 24 feet. it is completely enclosed and some fruit. i would also point out that the premises has done significant innovation. i would even say that it sets the standard for many of our...
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we want to provide more jobs for local residents in san francisco. it should bring 230 local jobs to an industry that has seen diminishing productions over the past five years, rejecting a significant amount of money into the local economy. the cooperation of the port in revitalizing green jobs and revenue to the city is really appreciated. it will also shine a light on san francisco and the port as partners to those that want to make films here. we are hoping for other productions to see how the city agencies of san francisco help us go smoothly, drawing more productions hopefully to the city. it is my understanding that phil kaufman has multiple projects lined up with hbo and if this lined up with hbo and if this goes smoothly and he ha
we want to provide more jobs for local residents in san francisco. it should bring 230 local jobs to an industry that has seen diminishing productions over the past five years, rejecting a significant amount of money into the local economy. the cooperation of the port in revitalizing green jobs and revenue to the city is really appreciated. it will also shine a light on san francisco and the port as partners to those that want to make films here. we are hoping for other productions to see how...
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i am born and raised in san francisco. i attended school at st. michael's high school, a sacred heart high school, sacramento city college. i graduated from golden gate university with a master's in business. my first job was as a bike messenger at age 16. i love my job and i learned every street and alley way in this great city. i have been in the wine and spirits industry 38 years. i was working with small businesses such as grocery stores and restaurants and hotels. over the years, i worked up the ladder, and started my career in south san francisco in 1968. in 1962, -- 1972, the mckessen company bought the boreaux company and the was the general manager in reno, nevada. in 1995 i was speaking manager of the company in brisbane. i became the coo of the stars group in san francisco. i worked under jeremiah tower. in 1996-1999, i was the sales manager for skyy vodka. i had the chance to gravel the u. -- travel the u.s., puerto rico, and the virgin islands. i was the director of public relations at young's market company, where i retired last year
i am born and raised in san francisco. i attended school at st. michael's high school, a sacred heart high school, sacramento city college. i graduated from golden gate university with a master's in business. my first job was as a bike messenger at age 16. i love my job and i learned every street and alley way in this great city. i have been in the wine and spirits industry 38 years. i was working with small businesses such as grocery stores and restaurants and hotels. over the years, i worked...
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san francisco giants. -- welcome to the meeting of the san francisco , a board of supervisors. >> mr. president, all members are present. >> please and gentlemen, can you please join me in the pledge of allegiance? >> we have copies of the september 28th meeting, do they have a motion to approve? moved and seconded. are there any communications? >> i have no communications. >> i want to recognize i understand there are some students from the -- school for juvenile offenders. i want to thank you for being here today. >> items 1-18 comprise the consent agenda. they will be acted upon by single will call vote. >> would anyone like to sever any of these items? >> 610. -- 16. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> those past. item 16. >> item 16 it is appointing timothy benetti for the seat. >> will call vote. -- roll call vote. >> aye. >> no. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> no. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> i 19 is an amending the health code to set international standards for lead strum food sold a company to buy toys or other youth fo
san francisco giants. -- welcome to the meeting of the san francisco , a board of supervisors. >> mr. president, all members are present. >> please and gentlemen, can you please join me in the pledge of allegiance? >> we have copies of the september 28th meeting, do they have a motion to approve? moved and seconded. are there any communications? >> i have no communications. >> i want to recognize i understand there are some students from the -- school for juvenile...
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the part of san francisco right now southeast san francisco is a part of san francisco with many low income and people of color only have two major hospitals while the richer side has many more. the master plan will ensure that the needy will get the services they deserve. thank you. i strongly encourage a vote in support of the master plan because health services need to benefit the entirety of san francisco instead of making the gap between the wealthy and the working class bigger. it's time we had a plan for san francisco. thank you. >> my name is sam. i'm a member of the chinese progressive association. i'm a high school student and i support the health care services master plan. [inaudible] the problem is that conversation tends to maximize -- [inaudible]. there are 10 hospitals in the northern side of san francisco, but only two hospitals in the southern side. there are more people living in southern san francisco. also, another unfortunate thing is that the area where i live in lacks clinics, let alone with chinese language support. in short, to spend more time and money for s
the part of san francisco right now southeast san francisco is a part of san francisco with many low income and people of color only have two major hospitals while the richer side has many more. the master plan will ensure that the needy will get the services they deserve. thank you. i strongly encourage a vote in support of the master plan because health services need to benefit the entirety of san francisco instead of making the gap between the wealthy and the working class bigger. it's time...
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we support san francisco -- healthy san francisco and universal public health care. we support the unionized health- care workers here in san francisco and we support the san francisco building and construction trades council
we support san francisco -- healthy san francisco and universal public health care. we support the unionized health- care workers here in san francisco and we support the san francisco building and construction trades council
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francisco residents and for san francisco businesses. this is our local stimulus project, right here, nearly a billion-dollar project happening during this economy. could not have happened at a better time, and we are committed to making sure that san francisco businesses and residents benefit from this. so we are very pleased to be here. thank you to the voters for giving us your vote of confidence last year, and congratulations to the board of health and city of san francisco for the great facility that is going to come. thank you. >> one of the challenges that you all will recognize is that you are standing on where the new hospital will be, but during the next five years, we cannot forget about the hospital there because that is where our patients are going to be. on that note, i want to thank and recognize kathy young, who has the responsibility of keeping all the other facilities going. are around here in the public sector, she does that with a lot of that tape. we have mops used to move certain engineering equipment. i know all of
francisco residents and for san francisco businesses. this is our local stimulus project, right here, nearly a billion-dollar project happening during this economy. could not have happened at a better time, and we are committed to making sure that san francisco businesses and residents benefit from this. so we are very pleased to be here. thank you to the voters for giving us your vote of confidence last year, and congratulations to the board of health and city of san francisco for the great...
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francisco, and we have had discussions with other of work union tradesmen and women in san francisco. many community groups, small businesses, and local business enterprises. and this provided our office with an idea and we worked closely in this will insure greatest success. at the attorney's office, i want to think some people for their work. -- thank some people. the legislation starts a 25%, and that is 5% per year. and we have a real opportunity to support the community by keeping local dollars in the local area, creating access for jobs with worker protection and good wages in targeting parks -- pockets of stubborn unemployment, communities that have been promised jobs and who have not received them. lastly, we know that it's shorter commutes, reducing global warming conditions, and impacting our environment, this legislation will be for next wednesday. there is a 12:00 hearing that will start, and a look forward to committee participation, and others have participated in this effort, as well. madam clerk: thank you, supervisor avalos. supervisor mirkarimi? supervisor maxwell?
francisco, and we have had discussions with other of work union tradesmen and women in san francisco. many community groups, small businesses, and local business enterprises. and this provided our office with an idea and we worked closely in this will insure greatest success. at the attorney's office, i want to think some people for their work. -- thank some people. the legislation starts a 25%, and that is 5% per year. and we have a real opportunity to support the community by keeping local...
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we are talking about mandating that people in san francisco, all of san francisco, will be able to work where they live. when you work, you spend money. i am tired of people not even buying a lunch here in san francisco, but they are taking my taxpayer money. it is the homeowners in this city and county that is making it possible for people to get all the money they are receiving. we do not want to see you working here in san francisco. it should be a crime. anyone that does not do that should be penalized. then those funds would go into more training for the people here in san francisco. thank you very much. supervisor avalos: thank you. next speaker, please. >> good afternoon. my name is patrick quinlan. i am a licensed general contractors since 1978 and have done a number of public works jobs. and i like the idea that you are going to have voluntary compliance. to mandate compliance will require enforcement, and during the month of july, august, and september this year, i was the main person monitoring prevailing wages on projects with the san francisco unified school district. they
we are talking about mandating that people in san francisco, all of san francisco, will be able to work where they live. when you work, you spend money. i am tired of people not even buying a lunch here in san francisco, but they are taking my taxpayer money. it is the homeowners in this city and county that is making it possible for people to get all the money they are receiving. we do not want to see you working here in san francisco. it should be a crime. anyone that does not do that should...
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i own san francisco cards and concessions. i was the first food vendor in san francisco in 1974. i just wanted to complement you and supervisor dufty for this, what i consider a good piece of legislation. the most important right you can give to people is the right to make a living. when i started my business, the only thing that i could do was sell my pretzels as art. the word that you all have done, including those of us that have come before and making sure we are grandfathered, the regulations were first written nine years after i was on the street. this is a good ordinance. a lot of people have done a lot of our work on it. thank you. >> supervisors, i am going to make three points. number one, as you know, we have a small business commission. this issue should come before the small business commission. we do not want to say that there was some small committee who was briefed. they did what they could. it needs to come before the small business commission so that this commission, which i suppose will be in favor of this, can work in a holistic manner across san francisco. as
i own san francisco cards and concessions. i was the first food vendor in san francisco in 1974. i just wanted to complement you and supervisor dufty for this, what i consider a good piece of legislation. the most important right you can give to people is the right to make a living. when i started my business, the only thing that i could do was sell my pretzels as art. the word that you all have done, including those of us that have come before and making sure we are grandfathered, the...
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i'm president of the san francisco redevelopment agency commission. i'm here to speak to you in support of agnes briones ubalde 's appointment as one of our commissioners. she is the perfect puzzle for our commission. her background with small business, background as an organizer pretty much prescribe what our priorities are for the next four years, along with the housing act transbay -- at transbay as well as the ongoing evolution of the neighborhood in mission bay. she has all those components. she is a perfect match for the need we have at the commission right now, which is why i support her appointment. supervisor campos: thank you. next speaker please. good morning. welcome to the rules committee. >> i am the executive director for employment house south of market, and i'm here to support agnes. she has always been a good person, always called me and asked for my opinion. as the service provider for the job referrals, i think her addition to the commission would be important. with the economy the way it is any need to get everything going as far
i'm president of the san francisco redevelopment agency commission. i'm here to speak to you in support of agnes briones ubalde 's appointment as one of our commissioners. she is the perfect puzzle for our commission. her background with small business, background as an organizer pretty much prescribe what our priorities are for the next four years, along with the housing act transbay -- at transbay as well as the ongoing evolution of the neighborhood in mission bay. she has all those...
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the city of sfrarnings the land area of san francisco -- the land area of san francisco, 25% of it is taken up by public rights of way. it is a real big part of the city that we maybe don't necessarily always think of as part of our public realm. often we're just passing through it. we're really very fortunate here in san francisco that after -- after really more than a generation, i would say, of neglect, that we now is here. we have a mayor. we have a board of supervisors that understands the importance of the city's infrastruck which chur and the public rights of way that com provides a significant part of the city. that understanding has been manifested in their financial commitment to investment and infrastructure, both to main and repair and upgrade it but also to improve it. what -- what you're going to -- what you're seeing here already and what you're going to hear from the speakers is just, the latest example here on leland is an example of that improvement. it is not just making sure the streets are paved which is absolutely important and making sure the sidewalks are in go
the city of sfrarnings the land area of san francisco -- the land area of san francisco, 25% of it is taken up by public rights of way. it is a real big part of the city that we maybe don't necessarily always think of as part of our public realm. often we're just passing through it. we're really very fortunate here in san francisco that after -- after really more than a generation, i would say, of neglect, that we now is here. we have a mayor. we have a board of supervisors that understands the...