We actually extended the deadline for fees, as well. We provided resources for paid sick leave so businesses can extend paid sick leave payments to their employees. We provided grants and loan opportunities with no interest and flexible repayment schedules. We have also provided arts grants for so many of our artists who rely on performances and other events in order to take care of themselves. As someone who not only loves San Francisco, but as someone who uses so many of our Small Businesses, whether it is the drycleaner that i have been going to since i could afford a drycleaner, or the person who does my hair or my nails or the musicians that play at the lounges and restaurants that i love to go to all over the city all of these very unique businesses are what matters to the people of this city. They are part of the fabric of our city. And i want to make sure that as we propose more funding and more support on the local level, that we are connecting to the people who need these res
Id like to enter the following announcement into the record that on february 25th, 2020, the mayor declared a local state of emergency related to covid19. Furthermore, the mayor and governor have suspended suspending select laws applicable to commissions and making it possible to hold Commission Hearings remotely. And on april 3rd, there was authorization from the Mayors Office to reconvene remotely through the end of the shelterinplace. Recognizing that the commissions consideration of certain projects is an essential government operation. And it directs the commission to prioritize the action items pertaining to infrastructure and housing and Small Business. And i will also in advance remind members of the public, staff, and the commission that this platform is not perfect and that at times becomes clumsy. We have learned that at ts bridge conference is finicky. So in advance we do request your patience. There are built in delays in broadcast from the live events to sfgovtv and the a
Authorization from the Mayors Office to reconvene remotely through the end of the shelterinplace. Recognizing that the commissions consideration of certain projects is an essential government operation. And it directs the commission to prioritize the action items pertaining to infrastructure and housing and Small Business. And i will also in advance remind members of the public, staff, and the commission that this platform is not perfect and that at times becomes clumsy. We have learned that at ts bridge conference is finicky. So in advance we do request your patience. There are built in delays in broadcast from the live events to sfgovtv and the audio feed into the live events. So enable the Public Participation sfgovtv is broadcasting and streaming this hearing live and we will receive Public Comment for each item on todays agenda. Sfgovtv is broadcasting and streaming the tollfree phonein number across the bottom of the screen. Comments and opportunities to speak during the Public C
Housing and Small Business. And i will also in advance remind members of the public, staff, and the commission that this platform is not perfect and that at times becomes clumsy. We have learned that at ts bridge conference is finicky. So in advance we do request your patience. There are built in delays in broadcast from the live events to sfgovtv and the audio feed into the live events. So enable the Public Participation sfgovtv is broadcasting and streaming this hearing live and we will receive Public Comment for each item on todays agenda. Sfgovtv is broadcasting and streaming the tollfree phonein number across the bottom of the screen. Comments and opportunities to speak during the Public Comment period are available via phone by calling 8882733658. And entering the access code 3107452. Pressing pound. And pound again. And when we request Public Comment, you will be directed to press 1, and then 0, to enter into the queue. You will be lined up in the order that you press 1 and 0. A
Coronavirus looms the situation is looking bleak for many. Im sumi so misconducts good to have you with us its been called the cautious 1st step germany has started to ease its lockdown restrictions some shops are being allowed to reopen although the rules vary from state to state now it comes after Public Health experts said the virus was under control the latest figures from the robert costa institute for Infectious Diseases show that germanys confirmed the coronavirus cases have risen by 1775 to nearly 142000 its the 2nd consecutive day that the number of new infections has fallen the reported death toll is now 4642. And correspondent nina has the latest for us hi nina good to see you so as we said germanys now allowing a few businesses to reopen starting today what is the rationale behind that. Shops that are no bigger than 800 square meters can reopen today as can Car Dealerships and bike shops and bookshops regardless of the size whats important is that they have hygiene and soci