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in recognizing the importance of our city college to us as a city, i also want to make sure that we recognize as a family the serious challenges that are before the trustees and before the interim chancellor as we would care to meet them. there will be very difficult and important decision that will need to be made in order to address the recommendations that are set forth by the accreditation committee. there will also be a lot of good faith negotiation that will have to happen in order to protect our city college. but tough decisions and reforms are what city college needs at this time. and we must first protect and serve the students of city college and make sure they remain have our number one priority. but any improvement means change from the status quo. it will also mean decisions about reform, decisions reflecting strong leadership and good governance that will improve our city college system and protect this accreditation. to that end, i have given very careful consideration about who to appoint to fill this vacancy at such a critical time in our city college history. we need somebod
in recognizing the importance of our city college to us as a city, i also want to make sure that we recognize as a family the serious challenges that are before the trustees and before the interim chancellor as we would care to meet them. there will be very difficult and important decision that will need to be made in order to address the recommendations that are set forth by the accreditation committee. there will also be a lot of good faith negotiation that will have to happen in order to...
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present to you the key to the city of san francisco. [applause] >> would you like to say a few words? you have 45 minutes. [laughter] >> well, i would like to thank mr. ralph sharon, my great friend and musician, for finding this song. i was in little rock, arkansas, and we were on our way for the first time in my life. he found a song, and he said, "why don't we do this in san francisco?" i said ok, and i have no idea, but there was a bartender who said, cassette and i don't mean to interrupt your rehearsal, but if you record that song, i'm going to be the first customer -- "i don't mean to interrupt your rehearsal, but if you record that song, i'm going to be the first customer." as i started singing it, the people came up and said, "you have to record the song immediately." i always thought it would be a local song in the area, but the fact that it has become such an international song throughout the world -- everybody loves it, and they love this city. it reminds me of one time when i was playing the fairmont hotel, gorbachev from r
present to you the key to the city of san francisco. [applause] >> would you like to say a few words? you have 45 minutes. [laughter] >> well, i would like to thank mr. ralph sharon, my great friend and musician, for finding this song. i was in little rock, arkansas, and we were on our way for the first time in my life. he found a song, and he said, "why don't we do this in san francisco?" i said ok, and i have no idea, but there was a bartender who said, cassette and i...
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let's make an effort to make sure that this is a safe city, a place we would all like to live in, and a place we want to see our kids continue to play. sometimes the kids cannot even go outside and play. i am assured the chief has got that on his mind and is going to make sure that will change. i am sure mr. alvarez has that on his mind. you heard the mayor -- it is going to change. let's get together, forget about yourself. it ain't about us. it is about them. you all ain't packing -- i hope not. you all are not committing crime after hours. i hope not. a lot of you seem a little old to do time. [laughter] i want to make sure everybody hears it, not only the people at the top, but all of us at the bottom are trying to make sure this thing works. without our kids, we have got no future. you can kid yourself all you want -- you have two contracts. when you are born, you're going to die. hopefully before you are gone, you have left a legacy of some people that can carry on and move it forward. that is what we're talking about, the future. we will probably all get to a point where we wil
let's make an effort to make sure that this is a safe city, a place we would all like to live in, and a place we want to see our kids continue to play. sometimes the kids cannot even go outside and play. i am assured the chief has got that on his mind and is going to make sure that will change. i am sure mr. alvarez has that on his mind. you heard the mayor -- it is going to change. let's get together, forget about yourself. it ain't about us. it is about them. you all ain't packing -- i hope...
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city to do so. meanwhile. >> we have is to stay locked up. >> folks we spoke to sense that for them life in stockton was likely to get worse. >> when we return, fixing a city that is broke. two democratic may 84s trying to get it done -- mayors trying to get it d >>> this hour we have told you about cities bankrupted and lives shattered by folly, greed and corruption. can any one turn the towns around? meet two democratic mayors trying and aair rently making progress. even cutting union pensions and benefits. >> the private sector is doing fine. where we are seeing weaknesses in the economy have to do with state and local government. >> both parties worry about cities going broke. but they seldom agree on how to fix the problem. >> because i'm sure that the president of the united states is not getting his talking points from the big government union bosses in washington. >> now, torn between the party most powerful supporters the realities of the city budgets. >> they are bumping up against liberal
city to do so. meanwhile. >> we have is to stay locked up. >> folks we spoke to sense that for them life in stockton was likely to get worse. >> when we return, fixing a city that is broke. two democratic may 84s trying to get it done -- mayors trying to get it d >>> this hour we have told you about cities bankrupted and lives shattered by folly, greed and corruption. can any one turn the towns around? meet two democratic mayors trying and aair rently making progress....
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to citi mortgage. susan didn't know about that, either. then, in 2009 payment nose longer forwarded to citi. that is when trouble started. >> i received a letter from citi mortgage saying that my payment was late and that they're sending a leter to credit bureau it showed up on the credit report. she told citi mortgage this wasn't her fault. she'd made the payment to the wrong bank. >> took my mortgage, failed to tell me that. and when this comes twoup years later i find out you own my mortgage. >> she says the blemish made it hard to refinance her san francisco home. >> which i did but at a higher rate than i should have had to pay. >> three years after the notice the ding remained on the report. and she was still pleading her case to the bank. >> he said who do you think you are? someone special? >> citi saying she considered her dispute frivolous. there would be no further corresponds. susan had enough. >> i went to 7 on your side. i said this is not right. >> we contacted citi mortgage which declin
to citi mortgage. susan didn't know about that, either. then, in 2009 payment nose longer forwarded to citi. that is when trouble started. >> i received a letter from citi mortgage saying that my payment was late and that they're sending a leter to credit bureau it showed up on the credit report. she told citi mortgage this wasn't her fault. she'd made the payment to the wrong bank. >> took my mortgage, failed to tell me that. and when this comes twoup years later i find out you own...
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we would love to work with the city family to encourage america's cup visitors and locals to go out and experience all that the city has to offer in the various neighborhoods. we look forward to pursuing the opportunities and shared interests with the city. >> with car sharing, we're lucky to be part of an industry that has addressed these things in the past. we have great leaders like zip car that have led the way and fought the battles on car sharing. it is a different activity. it has different iopportunities. we are working proactively to have conversations to educate people to understand how it is different even from car sharing. this is real people, real cars. we think it has even broader environmental and community implications. we got a $one. 7 million grant from the federal highway administration to launch a three-year study on peer to peer car sharing. we will be reporting back on how that is going. we will know quickly in terms of the impact of peer to peer cars sharing of people choosing not to own a vehicle. as we look at ways of enabling this behavior, not sharing your car
we would love to work with the city family to encourage america's cup visitors and locals to go out and experience all that the city has to offer in the various neighborhoods. we look forward to pursuing the opportunities and shared interests with the city. >> with car sharing, we're lucky to be part of an industry that has addressed these things in the past. we have great leaders like zip car that have led the way and fought the battles on car sharing. it is a different activity. it has...
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city to do so. meanwhile. >> we have is to stay locked up. >> folks we spoke to sense that for them life in stockton was likely to get worse. >> when we return, fixing a city that is broke. two democratic may 84s trying to get it done -- mayors trying to get it d [ male announcer ] it's a golden opportunity... to drive a car filled with as much advanced technology as the world around it. with the available lexus enform app suite, you can use opentable tmake restaurant servations... search wi bing... and listen to pandora. presenting the 2013 lexus gs, rx and the all-new es, the leading edge of the leading edge. during the golden opportunity sales event, get great values on some of our newe models. this is the pursuit of perfection. >>> this hour we have told you about cities bankrupted and lives shattered by folly, greed and corruption. can any one turn the towns around? meet two democratic mayors trying and aair rently making progress. even cutting union pensions and benefits. >> the private sector
city to do so. meanwhile. >> we have is to stay locked up. >> folks we spoke to sense that for them life in stockton was likely to get worse. >> when we return, fixing a city that is broke. two democratic may 84s trying to get it done -- mayors trying to get it d [ male announcer ] it's a golden opportunity... to drive a car filled with as much advanced technology as the world around it. with the available lexus enform app suite, you can use opentable tmake restaurant...
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in honor of all the things he has done to our city -- done for our city. i'm honored to present this to our friend, tony bennett. ♪ >> ♪ the fabulous tony bennett home the world all seems to know sang a song about this town and it left our city of low -- aglow grammy awards, and the awards, and a kennedy nominate a star on hollywood and vine all to honor his legacy he's a painter his picasso he's got the class of fred astaire and today, we are gathered here to show you just how much we care you hold our hearts in san francisco so many songs you've sung to me and the rags to riches what a sound and a man who sings never retire of san francisco i love your album "duets" both i and ii for there is no one quite like you you are the heart of san francisco one of the greats we know it's true for when you graced us -- our town of san francisco our golden sun will shine on new -- you ♪ [applause] mr. bennett. ♪ it only takes a tiny corner of this great big world to find a place that you love you have brought us so much joy you are a golden boy we love to h
in honor of all the things he has done to our city -- done for our city. i'm honored to present this to our friend, tony bennett. ♪ >> ♪ the fabulous tony bennett home the world all seems to know sang a song about this town and it left our city of low -- aglow grammy awards, and the awards, and a kennedy nominate a star on hollywood and vine all to honor his legacy he's a painter his picasso he's got the class of fred astaire and today, we are gathered here to show you just how much...
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you have allowed us to be more creative in the city. not only will we push investment in neighborhoods and the revolving loan fund, we're also pushing local manufacturing. mark said it best. we are on a big revival of local manufacturing. it begins at home. i will tell you this. i have a lot of international friends that come from all over the world, a special from china, japan, the philippines, and career. if they see things made in san francisco by small businesses, they will buy that up. there are international markets for sf-made products. our state has yet to recognize that. that is why they have not invested in opening up an international office. i keep nudging jerry to pay attention to this. we are already creating international presence with our locally made and designed products. there is a huge outpouring of appreciation from the market to see this. i have great interest in supporting businesses. i will be investing in their success. if they're successful, our city is going to be successful. if they are successful, the lawyers
you have allowed us to be more creative in the city. not only will we push investment in neighborhoods and the revolving loan fund, we're also pushing local manufacturing. mark said it best. we are on a big revival of local manufacturing. it begins at home. i will tell you this. i have a lot of international friends that come from all over the world, a special from china, japan, the philippines, and career. if they see things made in san francisco by small businesses, they will buy that up....
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much needed to city college budget. it is essential to students that cannot afford high cost education to have high-quality line. city college is a survival tool to distance success. this unique and special school provides some many opportunities for people to train for the jobs or to get a better one, to learn more, or to improve their english. to acquire the necessary skills to better their lives. it is crucial for city college to provide those opportunities for everyone who needs them. we have to come together to help in any way we can to make all this happened for the students. please, please support the school of possibilities in life. thank you. president chiu: thank you. next
much needed to city college budget. it is essential to students that cannot afford high cost education to have high-quality line. city college is a survival tool to distance success. this unique and special school provides some many opportunities for people to train for the jobs or to get a better one, to learn more, or to improve their english. to acquire the necessary skills to better their lives. it is crucial for city college to provide those opportunities for everyone who needs them. we...
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much needed to city college budget. it is essential to students that cannot afford high cost education to have high-quality line. city college is a survival tool to distance success. this unique and special school provides some many opportunities for people to train for the jobs or to get a better one, to learn more, or to improve their english. to acquire the necessary skills to better their lives. it is crucial for city college to provide those opportunities to provide those opportunities for everyone who needs them.
much needed to city college budget. it is essential to students that cannot afford high cost education to have high-quality line. city college is a survival tool to distance success. this unique and special school provides some many opportunities for people to train for the jobs or to get a better one, to learn more, or to improve their english. to acquire the necessary skills to better their lives. it is crucial for city college to provide those opportunities to provide those opportunities for...
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it is the city's intent that, to the greatest extent possible, other non-city resources replace lost assistance whenever such resources are available. recipients of losp must agree to work diligently with city staff to identify and obtain other potential operating assistance if and when it becomes available. we just recently had one of our projects, veterans comments, move off the local operating subsidy list, because we were notified that the city and county of san francisco not 200-section 8's, so the project will apply for 60 of the vash section 8's, and it has been awarded 15 mckinny, so all the units will be supported by other federal subsidy. the next slide is going to show your numbers the plan called for the creation of 3000 units. moh has identified 2958 units targeted to homeless that we now have in our pipeline. although with the dissolution of the redevelopment agency and a significant reduction or elimination of local, state, and federal resources, our pipeline has been slowed over the last few years, making progress slower for bringing new units online. in 2012-2013, we
it is the city's intent that, to the greatest extent possible, other non-city resources replace lost assistance whenever such resources are available. recipients of losp must agree to work diligently with city staff to identify and obtain other potential operating assistance if and when it becomes available. we just recently had one of our projects, veterans comments, move off the local operating subsidy list, because we were notified that the city and county of san francisco not 200-section...
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city to do so. meanwhile. >> we have is to stay locked up. >> folks we spoke to sense that for them life in stockton was likely to get worse. >> when we return, fixing a city that is broke. two democratic may 84s trying to get it done -- mayors trying to get it done -- mayors trying to get it d questions. when you're caring for a loved one with alzheimer's, not a day goes by that you don't have them. questions about treatment where to go for extra help, how to live better with the disease. so many questions, where do you start? alzheimers.gov. the answers start here. >>> this hour we have told you about cities bankrupted and lives shattered by folly, greed and corruption. can any one turn the towns around? meet two democratic mayors trying and aair rently making progress. even cutting union pensions and benefits. >> the private sector is doing fine. where we are seeing weaknesses in the economy have to do with state and local government. >> both parties worry about cities going broke. but they seldo
city to do so. meanwhile. >> we have is to stay locked up. >> folks we spoke to sense that for them life in stockton was likely to get worse. >> when we return, fixing a city that is broke. two democratic may 84s trying to get it done -- mayors trying to get it done -- mayors trying to get it d questions. when you're caring for a loved one with alzheimer's, not a day goes by that you don't have them. questions about treatment where to go for extra help, how to live better with...
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thank you for inviting us to discuss this city's audits. the deliverables issued by mgo included in your package include the fiscal year 2011 with the government bought it and oversight committee. the segel audit report and the audit plan for fiscal year 2012. the me first start with the report to the government audit and oversight committee. this report includes the communication we as auditors are required to present to the oversight body. in addition, the city does not have a current-year recommendation deemed to be control deficiencies pertaining to the financial statement audit. that is noted on page 5. the report also includes a summary status of prior year recommendations. the city fully implemented all of these recommendations except the three related to the port of san francisco, which are on pages 5 and 6. the three include the disaster recovery plan, information systems, and business continuity. physical inventory of capital assets and means of capital asset records. and controls over materials and supplies. the comment that was
thank you for inviting us to discuss this city's audits. the deliverables issued by mgo included in your package include the fiscal year 2011 with the government bought it and oversight committee. the segel audit report and the audit plan for fiscal year 2012. the me first start with the report to the government audit and oversight committee. this report includes the communication we as auditors are required to present to the oversight body. in addition, the city does not have a current-year...
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much needed to city college budget. it is essential to students that cannot afford high cost education to have high-quality line. city college is a survival tool to distance success. this unique and special school provides some many opportunities for people to train for the jobs or to get a better one, to learn more, or to improve their english. to acquire the necessary skills to better their lives. it is crucial for city college to provide those opportunities for everyone who needs them. we have to come together to help in any way we can to make all this happened for the students. please, please support the school of possibilities in life. thank you. president chiu:
much needed to city college budget. it is essential to students that cannot afford high cost education to have high-quality line. city college is a survival tool to distance success. this unique and special school provides some many opportunities for people to train for the jobs or to get a better one, to learn more, or to improve their english. to acquire the necessary skills to better their lives. it is crucial for city college to provide those opportunities for everyone who needs them. we...
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much needed to city college budget. it is essential to students that cannot afford high cost education to have high-quality line. city college is a survival tool to distance success. this unique and special school provides some many opportunities for people to train for the jobs or to get a better one, to learn more, or to improve their english. to acquire the necessary skills to better their lives. it is crucial for city college to provide those opportunities for everyone who needs them. we have to come together to help in any way we can to make all this happened for the students. this happened for the students. please, please support
much needed to city college budget. it is essential to students that cannot afford high cost education to have high-quality line. city college is a survival tool to distance success. this unique and special school provides some many opportunities for people to train for the jobs or to get a better one, to learn more, or to improve their english. to acquire the necessary skills to better their lives. it is crucial for city college to provide those opportunities for everyone who needs them. we...
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other tickets went to city council members. we asked the general manager of the arena about the policy of awarding free tickets to politicians. they'll provide a city with a small portion of comp tickets. this has been the process since 1988. the comp tickets are provided to the arena by the promoter. the mayor addressed her decision to take relatives in the skybox at m&t bank stadium back in february. >> i am sure you would like to think there's a deep philosophy behind it, but there's no guiding principle. >> a spokesman tells 11 news the city provides hundreds of complimentary tickets to hard- working employees, school students, elected officials, community groups, and charitable organizations. event tickets are not paid for with taxpayer funds. we spoke to councilman brandon scott, who said the tickets he got he gave to neighborhoods and schools. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> cha baltimore county health officials are urging parents to get their children immunized before the upcoming school year. >> was a walk-in -- there w
other tickets went to city council members. we asked the general manager of the arena about the policy of awarding free tickets to politicians. they'll provide a city with a small portion of comp tickets. this has been the process since 1988. the comp tickets are provided to the arena by the promoter. the mayor addressed her decision to take relatives in the skybox at m&t bank stadium back in february. >> i am sure you would like to think there's a deep philosophy behind it, but...
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city to do so. meanwhile. >> we have is to stay locked up. >> folks we spoke to sense that for them life in stockton was likely to get worse. >> when we return, fixing a city that is broke. two democratic may 84s trying to get it done -- mayors trying to get it d >>> this hour we have told you about cities bankrupted and lives shattered by folly, greed and corruption. can any one turn the towns around? meet two democratic mayors trying and aair rently making progress. even cutting union pensions and benefits. >> the private sector is doing fine. where we are seeing weaknesses in the economy have to do with state and local government. >> both parties worry about cities going broke. but they seldom agree on how to fix the problem. >> because i'm sure that the president of the united states is not getting his talking points from government union bosses in washington. >> now, torn between the party most powerful supporters the realities of the city budgets. >> they are bumping up against liberal interes
city to do so. meanwhile. >> we have is to stay locked up. >> folks we spoke to sense that for them life in stockton was likely to get worse. >> when we return, fixing a city that is broke. two democratic may 84s trying to get it done -- mayors trying to get it d >>> this hour we have told you about cities bankrupted and lives shattered by folly, greed and corruption. can any one turn the towns around? meet two democratic mayors trying and aair rently making progress....
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in honor of all the things he has done to our city -- done for our city. i'm honored to present this to our friend, tony bennett. ♪ >> ♪ the fabulous tony bennett home the world all seems to know sang a song about this town and it left our city of low -- aglow grammy awards, and the awards, and a kennedy nominate a star on hollywood and vine all to honor his legacy he's a painter his picasso he's got the class of fred astaire and today, we are gathered
in honor of all the things he has done to our city -- done for our city. i'm honored to present this to our friend, tony bennett. ♪ >> ♪ the fabulous tony bennett home the world all seems to know sang a song about this town and it left our city of low -- aglow grammy awards, and the awards, and a kennedy nominate a star on hollywood and vine all to honor his legacy he's a painter his picasso he's got the class of fred astaire and today, we are gathered
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, our city cannot continue to function as a safe and secure city that it is. we are announcing today 6 fire academy classes over the next six years. like the police the bernie, our fire department is also facing challenges. from retirees and a challenge -- we're looking at challenges in a fiscally responsible way. the current personnel is lower than it has been in the past decade. the additional firefighters were -- will help the department use less overtime. we have one h3 level 1 emt class in the fiscal year 2012-2013, slated to begin in july of this year. this will result in a net increase of 20emt's to the fire department. in the coming years, whether in the middle of the net as a first responder to a fire when the majority of our city is sleeping or in the broad daylight, with the international spotlight on america's cup, the san francisco fire department will guard, protect, and support our city, inspire our young people and continue to be a model in the tradition of excellence. our san francisco police department and the fire department are responsible
, our city cannot continue to function as a safe and secure city that it is. we are announcing today 6 fire academy classes over the next six years. like the police the bernie, our fire department is also facing challenges. from retirees and a challenge -- we're looking at challenges in a fiscally responsible way. the current personnel is lower than it has been in the past decade. the additional firefighters were -- will help the department use less overtime. we have one h3 level 1 emt class in...
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i want to thank you for your service to the city and county of san francisco. being on the planning commission is one of the toughest assignments to have. there were times when we did not agree, but i always respected the manner in which to approach a job, so i just want to thank you. i know it is not an easy task. it requires many hours away from family and loved ones, so for the whole district 9, thank you very much for your service. >> thank you. president chiu: and i am going to add my two cents. commissioner, i am certainly not going to be grudge all of the free time you will have. i do think that if you had wanted to move through and had been re-enactor -- re--- renominated, you would have gotten through this body unanimously. thank you for all of the our region have done to all of the neighborhoods, and on behalf of my district and my constituents, thank you. we do hope we can find another place for you to serve the city if that is something you wish to do in the future, so thank you. >> thank you very much. president chiu: commissioner? >> it is hard to
i want to thank you for your service to the city and county of san francisco. being on the planning commission is one of the toughest assignments to have. there were times when we did not agree, but i always respected the manner in which to approach a job, so i just want to thank you. i know it is not an easy task. it requires many hours away from family and loved ones, so for the whole district 9, thank you very much for your service. >> thank you. president chiu: and i am going to add...
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in recent months the foundation program helped launch bio sf, to attract science to the city. goothey have now recruited 13 chinese companies since its debut. thank you to the entire staff. the chamber supported small business growth for our members and provided 250 opportunities for member companies to connect, build relationships, and transact business. our community partners are collaborating more affectively today than ever before to help and build a vibrant economy for 2012 and for decades to come. today at the annual meeting, we are proud to present our new directors for 2012 and recognize the leadership and contributions of the board. let's recognize all of the board directors that have joined us today. please them for a round of applause -- please stand for a round of applause. thanks again to our diverse and talented board that makes the good work of the chamber possible. good at the helm, driving our achievements has been the vice president and group manager and the 2011 chamber board share. please join me in welcoming john. [applause] weed rows is going to help me d
in recent months the foundation program helped launch bio sf, to attract science to the city. goothey have now recruited 13 chinese companies since its debut. thank you to the entire staff. the chamber supported small business growth for our members and provided 250 opportunities for member companies to connect, build relationships, and transact business. our community partners are collaborating more affectively today than ever before to help and build a vibrant economy for 2012 and for decades...
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so when you first got to city hall, you first went up to the second floor without having met your husband first? >> yes. >> sock. -- ok. and did you finally connect with your husband by phone when you were here in city hall or when you were downstairs, outside? >> i was sit down in his outside of city hallow -- i'm sorry, outside of his office in the second floor in the city hall. when i -- you are talking by phone, right? >> yes. and how long after that did you see him in person? >> he was in -- i don't know where in what event, and he was walking to come here to another event he had at 4:30. so he was walking coming here, and i met him along -- could take maybe seven minutes, walk together. he came from haight and i walk outside and we find each other in haight or grove, i don't remember which one it is. >> ms. lopez, you had more calls with linnette peralta haynes that afternoon? >> she was the only person i was talking with. >> as well as your husband? >> and my husband, yes. >> and when you spoke with your husband, did you tell him about the video that you made? >> when? >> when you
so when you first got to city hall, you first went up to the second floor without having met your husband first? >> yes. >> sock. -- ok. and did you finally connect with your husband by phone when you were here in city hall or when you were downstairs, outside? >> i was sit down in his outside of city hallow -- i'm sorry, outside of his office in the second floor in the city hall. when i -- you are talking by phone, right? >> yes. and how long after that did you see him...
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much needed to city college budget. it is essential to students that cannot afford high cost education to have high-quality line. city college is a survival tool to distance success. this unique and special school provides some many opportunities for people to train for the jobs or to get a better one, to learn more, or to improve their english. to acquire the necessary skills to better their lives.
much needed to city college budget. it is essential to students that cannot afford high cost education to have high-quality line. city college is a survival tool to distance success. this unique and special school provides some many opportunities for people to train for the jobs or to get a better one, to learn more, or to improve their english. to acquire the necessary skills to better their lives.
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city to do so. meanwhile. >> we have is to stay locked up. >> folks we spoke to sense that for them life in stockton was likely to get worse. >> when we return, fixing a city that is broke. two democratic may 84s trying to get it done -- mayors trying to get it d >>> this hour we have told you about cities bankrupted and lives shattered by folly, greed and corruption. can any one turn the towns around? meet two democratic mayors trying and aair rently making progress. even cutting union p benefits. >> the private sector is doing fine. where we are seeing weaknesses in the economy have to do with state and local government. >> both parties worry about cities going broke. but they seldom agree on how to fix the problem. >> because i'm sure that the president of the united states is not getting his talking points from the big government union bosses in washington. >> now, torn between the party most powerful supporters the realities of the city budgets. >> they are bumping up against liberal interest.
city to do so. meanwhile. >> we have is to stay locked up. >> folks we spoke to sense that for them life in stockton was likely to get worse. >> when we return, fixing a city that is broke. two democratic may 84s trying to get it done -- mayors trying to get it d >>> this hour we have told you about cities bankrupted and lives shattered by folly, greed and corruption. can any one turn the towns around? meet two democratic mayors trying and aair rently making progress....
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we have got to have a city that is investment-confident. one that does not have a doubt because if your investment is your family, it is a small business, it is someone joining another one's business, we have to have that level of confidence to see things through for you. your investment is one that is positively welcome, it taken care of, and prosperous. that is how we get to the theme of today's breakfast of prosperity and sharing of that prosperity. before began, i want to take a moment to thank my good friend. john has been at the helm of the chamber for the last year. he has been an important aspect of the work i have done over the years, as you know. i started at the human rights commission and i went to the purchasing which was the finest job i ever had. who could not have fun buying a billion dollars worth of supplies every year? the former mayor willie brown gave me a good job of director of public works, picking up everyone's trash, engaging in conversations with everyone about what was wrong with our streets and making them right
we have got to have a city that is investment-confident. one that does not have a doubt because if your investment is your family, it is a small business, it is someone joining another one's business, we have to have that level of confidence to see things through for you. your investment is one that is positively welcome, it taken care of, and prosperous. that is how we get to the theme of today's breakfast of prosperity and sharing of that prosperity. before began, i want to take a moment to...
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are we not as equally important to the city? many of these singers have spent most of their productive working lives -- seniors have spent most of their productive working lives contributing to making the city the viper 1 it is today? many are forced to -- the vibrant what it is today? many are forced to leave their family and friends today because it does not offer them affordable resources and quality care as they age. it is a shame that we continue to treat our lgbt seniors as second-class citizens. i urge you to rectify this by moving ahead with the 55 laguna project. thank you for your consideration. commissioner wu: thank you, next speaker. >> hello, commissioners. this is my first time at one of your meetings. i have watched you for years on cable. tonight was a great education for me. it is tonight now. i never thought that you showed so much attention to detail. there are a couple of commissioners that were really outstanding. it has been wonderful in a lot of ways being here tonight. today. i really encourage you to ap
are we not as equally important to the city? many of these singers have spent most of their productive working lives -- seniors have spent most of their productive working lives contributing to making the city the viper 1 it is today? many are forced to -- the vibrant what it is today? many are forced to leave their family and friends today because it does not offer them affordable resources and quality care as they age. it is a shame that we continue to treat our lgbt seniors as second-class...
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the city, and to the mayor directly. it is so closely tied to what makes san francisco such a beautiful city, and so closely site -- tied to what makes san francisco -- what makes people want to come to san francisco and live in this city. it is important to what we do and many of the businesses that exist here on an ongoing basis. we have 16 million visitors a year. that is in no small part due to the activities associated with the night life and this city. that is not lost on all of us. one of the things that i think it's important to the mayor and myself as i sit here today, and i know that you guys are going to be focusing on, i looked out and i see so many pieces of the city family here engaged in this conversation. i think it is really a measurable thing that you have the chief of police introducing today's conversation and today's forum with you in addition to having the board of supervisors as civil the understand the work that you and why it is so important. having individuals like -- one of the board members sp
the city, and to the mayor directly. it is so closely tied to what makes san francisco such a beautiful city, and so closely site -- tied to what makes san francisco -- what makes people want to come to san francisco and live in this city. it is important to what we do and many of the businesses that exist here on an ongoing basis. we have 16 million visitors a year. that is in no small part due to the activities associated with the night life and this city. that is not lost on all of us. one...
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good faith negotiation that will have to happen in order to protect our city college. but tough decisions and reforms are what city college needs at this time. and we must first protect and serve the students of city college and make sure they remain have our number one priority. but any improvement means change from the status quo. it will also mean decisions about reform, decisions reflecting strong leadership and good governance that will improve our city college system and protect this accreditation. to that end, i have given very careful consideration about who to appoint to fill this vacancy at such a critical time in our city college history. we need somebody who shares my vision of reform and some who will make the tough choices ahead. today i am proud to appoint rodrigo santos as the new trustee of the san francisco city college. [applause] not only to make good good decisions, correct ones, but also to complete the term of trusty marks. rodrigo is an individual that brings a wealth of knowledge and fiscal and managerial expertise, but he is committed and pass
good faith negotiation that will have to happen in order to protect our city college. but tough decisions and reforms are what city college needs at this time. and we must first protect and serve the students of city college and make sure they remain have our number one priority. but any improvement means change from the status quo. it will also mean decisions about reform, decisions reflecting strong leadership and good governance that will improve our city college system and protect this...
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. >> it is happening from coast-to-coast. >> the city that kept issuing debt. >> bankrupt cities. >> stockton is falling apart. it is a horrible thing to see. >> sinkholes of waste. corruption. and crime. >> what words would you use to describe the financial situation? >> oh, hopeless. >> hopeless? >> hopeless. >> who is to blame? >> these were all his ideas on the taxpayers trusted him. >> who will have to pay? >> the salaries and benefits have to be renegotiated. >> you bet. >> why has that not happened yet? >> what is the fix? >> when we come together as a city there is nothing we can't accomplish. >> fox news reporting cities going broke. reporting from wall street in new york city here is bret baier. >> this hour we will take you inside an alarming trend. cities that have slid deep into debt. even bankruptcy. new york is not on the list today but for a number of other reasons we begin our report from this spot, america's financial nerve center. the first reason is simple. some of the nation's most desperate cities are in trouble because of the millions they have borrowed from wa
. >> it is happening from coast-to-coast. >> the city that kept issuing debt. >> bankrupt cities. >> stockton is falling apart. it is a horrible thing to see. >> sinkholes of waste. corruption. and crime. >> what words would you use to describe the financial situation? >> oh, hopeless. >> hopeless? >> hopeless. >> who is to blame? >> these were all his ideas on the taxpayers trusted him. >> who will have to pay? >>...
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service to the city and in finding new revenues to ensure it can continue. i missed my chance earlier to thank you for it courage for standing up for raising revenues to take care of public services. it is a dangerous time to do that. i really appreciate that. it feels to me like an atmosphere of austerity. the time of growth and equity. i want to applaud you for that. i imagine it is going to take just as much courage to stand up for city college. when there is a push to downsize and privatize almost everything you can imagine, we really need your help. i do not know where our students will go if they have to leave city college. i know that when i came in 1973, it was the door with my dreams. i have lived and worked here for over 30 years. it was freed in 1973. it is the main reason i live and work in california. i hope he will take into consideration city college. it is a treasure we hold. we cannot afford to lose it. it means too much to our community. thank you. >> thank you. next speaker perry >> my name is best. i am a community college student. i supp
service to the city and in finding new revenues to ensure it can continue. i missed my chance earlier to thank you for it courage for standing up for raising revenues to take care of public services. it is a dangerous time to do that. i really appreciate that. it feels to me like an atmosphere of austerity. the time of growth and equity. i want to applaud you for that. i imagine it is going to take just as much courage to stand up for city college. when there is a push to downsize and privatize...
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in general, we like to involve the city and city leaders in our announcement of coming to market, and it has been working really well. >> i know you have community managers all over the globe. what's going on there? >> airbnb goes to network effects. we are all over in -- we are already in 19 cities all over the world. we just provide the tools on line, and local residents throughout the world decide they want to be part of the movement and part of airbnb and list their homes on the site, and local travelers decide they want to go somewhere and look for those. the amazing thing is it is really driven by the global community. we just like to help that along by contributing to community events and the ups and educational experiences to help host become better hosts, and quite often, actually, we have events where the travelers who are in town can attend. one such event is happening this thursday. inh -- t san francisco have nominated their favorite destinations, experiences, local businesses, and nonprofit organizations in their neighborhoods, and we will be presenting a guide to san fr
in general, we like to involve the city and city leaders in our announcement of coming to market, and it has been working really well. >> i know you have community managers all over the globe. what's going on there? >> airbnb goes to network effects. we are all over in -- we are already in 19 cities all over the world. we just provide the tools on line, and local residents throughout the world decide they want to be part of the movement and part of airbnb and list their homes on the...
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and to city hall and took every step we needed to open the business. we were never informed of a permit until i received a certified letter just a couple of years ago. i did not receive anything in this wave. i just received a certified letter that was fairly intimidating enough, telling me if i did not pay within 10 days and comply, i could be cited. i'm a small business owner and mother of two young children. a single mother of two young children. , moved here 20 years ago and one of the things i fell in love with -- i moved here 20 years ago and one of the things i fell in love with was the geek shops. we're trying to contribute in that way. i also share the concerns for the ability to fence stolen goods, but there must be other ways to go about this rather than through these exorbitant fees in permits. the filing fee two years ago was $963 and then they want a couple of hundred dollars to have me fingerprinted. these are the types of fees that are going to put us under. we can barely stay in business right now. we are trying to weather the storm of
and to city hall and took every step we needed to open the business. we were never informed of a permit until i received a certified letter just a couple of years ago. i did not receive anything in this wave. i just received a certified letter that was fairly intimidating enough, telling me if i did not pay within 10 days and comply, i could be cited. i'm a small business owner and mother of two young children. a single mother of two young children. , moved here 20 years ago and one of the...
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the city attorney would like to address you. >> i want to remind the commission that our office has distributed our memo on political activity by a city officers and employees to the commission and his staff. the proposed charter amendment on the agenda is a ballot measure that has been approved for the ballot by the board of supervisors. it is pending before the voters. the discussion of the dead -- the charter amendment is an informational item only. in the use of city resources or personnel for political activity is prohibited. the planning commission it may not take a position on a ballot measure pending before the voters. individual planning commissioners and city staff may support or oppose the measure on their own time using their own resources, but should not advocate a position during a public hearing on the item. as with the item today, commission may ask staff for information about the impact of the ballot measure on the city. city employees, lawfully use the resources to investigate and evaluate objectively the potential impacts of a ballot measure on city operations. i wanted to re
the city attorney would like to address you. >> i want to remind the commission that our office has distributed our memo on political activity by a city officers and employees to the commission and his staff. the proposed charter amendment on the agenda is a ballot measure that has been approved for the ballot by the board of supervisors. it is pending before the voters. the discussion of the dead -- the charter amendment is an informational item only. in the use of city resources or...
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to the city. signed, sincerely, melanie grossman, ph.d., licensed clinical social worker, chair of owl sf. thank you very much. >> thank you. >> i have to speak on a couple of points. i am not against condos because i think we need condos. but we do not need more market rate condos. and more condos that only did not provide all of the parking that they should. we need more senior housing. i am a member of the aging baby boomers. i am here supporting and other housing thing, but i see this housing on larkin street as a building that will not have affordable housing, it it will be market rate. i got a thing the other day, market rate to the city is $268 for the 1-bedroom unit. $605 for the condo fees. that is not fair, that is not what i am thinking about. what i am thinking about is condos that can be rented by seniors at an affordable rate with their social security and their pensions and everything else in doubt because of the coming election. this last lady, she said, we need senior housing just
to the city. signed, sincerely, melanie grossman, ph.d., licensed clinical social worker, chair of owl sf. thank you very much. >> thank you. >> i have to speak on a couple of points. i am not against condos because i think we need condos. but we do not need more market rate condos. and more condos that only did not provide all of the parking that they should. we need more senior housing. i am a member of the aging baby boomers. i am here supporting and other housing thing, but i...
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sarah just outlined many of leader pelosi's contributions to the city, but to reiterate, this item is before you today to recognize and celebrate leader pelosi's 25 years of distinguished service as our representative. she has given so much back to the city, preserving and protecting our open space, expanding our transportation, and ensuring our residents have affordable housing. she has shared so many of our values here in san francisco on a national scale. she led the way on health care reform, hiv aids funding, she has led the way on equality for all. she has created, as numbers of jobs, and all while accomplishing all of that, she also managed to be elected the first female speaker of the u.s. house of representatives, making her a role model to many. that is why it is a personal honor and privilege to be here today to communicate to you that the mayor whole lot of the supports this item before you today and encourages you to pursue whatever action is necessary to ensure its final adoption. thank you. >> thank you very much. >> we do have public comment on this item. gene morrison
sarah just outlined many of leader pelosi's contributions to the city, but to reiterate, this item is before you today to recognize and celebrate leader pelosi's 25 years of distinguished service as our representative. she has given so much back to the city, preserving and protecting our open space, expanding our transportation, and ensuring our residents have affordable housing. she has shared so many of our values here in san francisco on a national scale. she led the way on health care...
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i enjoy this on so many fronts, to see how our city is comparing for emergencies. that is what city should do. that is what airport should do. that is what fire departments should do as well. it is not just responding to an emergency. it is anticipating and preparing for the future. kudos to everybody on the family theme. i look forward to seeing this practice have been on a frequent basis, as we get ready for anything that could happen. thank you for your leadership. >> i am most grateful to the fire chief for her partnership with the airport. we have an outstanding fire rescue operation here. it is now my great pleasure to recognize and introduce her. [applause] >> thank you. good morning. thanks for being here. after our remarks, we would love for you to look around this beautiful facility. john martin is truly a partner. he acknowledged his priority regarding excellent equipment, training, and infrastructure. but he sort of downplayed that. he has been, like our mayor, a huge champion of public safety. it is an honor to stand with both of you today, evidenced b
i enjoy this on so many fronts, to see how our city is comparing for emergencies. that is what city should do. that is what airport should do. that is what fire departments should do as well. it is not just responding to an emergency. it is anticipating and preparing for the future. kudos to everybody on the family theme. i look forward to seeing this practice have been on a frequent basis, as we get ready for anything that could happen. thank you for your leadership. >> i am most...
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the city attorney's -- the city's attorney should be coming to the homes and to the market. i think they know the family research center at 158 broad. there have been continuous problems at these places and nothing gets done and no letters get sent. there needs to be a follow up if they want to do things correctly. i would like to say that dcyf and enloe w. de -- abnd mowde, we definitely do not get our fair share by any stretch of imagination. we need job training and jobs for our youth. we need officers to come into the neighborhoods and get out of their cars and go into the family resource center, into i.c. buckman, and into the places that offer services and the actually working together with them. i thank you for the healing circle and i hope it is one of many that may continue. and also, the translation services that they have been offering that they have been asking for because the community is diverse and changing and in order to get the word out, we need the translation services. [bell] i hope that we can get some kind of follow-up in the community, whether it is th
the city attorney's -- the city's attorney should be coming to the homes and to the market. i think they know the family research center at 158 broad. there have been continuous problems at these places and nothing gets done and no letters get sent. there needs to be a follow up if they want to do things correctly. i would like to say that dcyf and enloe w. de -- abnd mowde, we definitely do not get our fair share by any stretch of imagination. we need job training and jobs for our youth. we...
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thank you for inviting us to discuss this city's audits. the deliverables issued by mgo included in your package include the fiscal year 2011 with the government bought it and oversight committee. the segel audit report and the audit plan for fiscal year 2012. the me first start with the report to the government audit and oversight committee. this report includes the communication we as auditors are required to present to the oversight body.
thank you for inviting us to discuss this city's audits. the deliverables issued by mgo included in your package include the fiscal year 2011 with the government bought it and oversight committee. the segel audit report and the audit plan for fiscal year 2012. the me first start with the report to the government audit and oversight committee. this report includes the communication we as auditors are required to present to the oversight body.