And thats how i see our investments, as an opportunity to make sure that good things happen for people here in San Francisco, and we create a Better Future with these incredible investments. So make sure, all the departments, you spend this money wisely. You dont take pen and paper home that you dont need. [laughter] and you do your very best to show folks in this city that we are the greatest city in the world because we put our money where our mouth is, and because of that, we are able to create a more thriving, equitable, safe, and secure city for all san franciscans. Thank you all so much for being here. [cheers and applause] with that, i would like to turn it over to our budget chair, supervisor sandy fewer. [applause] thank you, madame mayor. Good morning, everyone. Wow. On behalf of my 80,000 residents in the Richmond District, i would like to welcome you to this part of town where our summers look like this every day off mac. But where we are doing good work to strengthen and g
I am very pleased subcommittee is holding this hearing. After decades of policies that led to mass incarceration, we are finally at a point of examining the policies and the consequences. What has been missing from the discussion of criminal Justice Reform as the special and specific impact the tough own crime arrow has had on women and children. Todays hearing begins a discussion about women and the criminal Justice System. It is critical we understand how and why women become involved in the system, what happens to them when they are in one when they are incarcerated, and what happens when they are released. We need to what happens to families and especially children when women are incarcerated. We need to examine the special needs women have when they are incarcerated. What is different . What happens to their children when they are in the system and when they are released . Federal law can lead to termination of parental rights if the child of an incarcerated woman remains in foste
We welcome you and respect your right to be here. We also asked in turn for your respect as we proceed with the basis of the committee today. It is the intention of this committee to proceed with this hearing without any disruptions. Any disruption of this committee will result in the u. S. Capitol police restoring order. Now listen up. This is very important. If a disruption occurs, a Capitol Police officer will go up to the individual and instruct that they seize the demonstration. If the person does not cease or begin the demonstration after the initial warning i the officer, the individual or individuals will be removed from the hearing room. We are very grateful for your presence today, and we very much appreciate that you want to listen to the witness, but we also ask you to respect the witnesses ability to express himself. I would also remind all members to avoid engaging in adverse personal references. I now recognize myself for five minutes to give an Opening Statement. Big to
Please be advised that the chair may order the removal from the room for any person using cell phones or any other some producing electronic devices. Belief spee advised that a member of the public has three minutes to make pertinent Public Comment on each agenda item unless the Port Commission adopts a shorter period on any item. Public comment on items not listed on the agenda is item eight. Is there any Public Comment on any items not listed on the agenda . Seeing none, Public Comment is closed. Item nine a. Is executive directors report. Good afternoon. I am the boards executive director. I have one item to report on today and to ask for an in memoriam. I have discussed on april 23rd , 2019, when the Port Commission voted to take action to approve the Navigation Center on a portion of will lot 330, i have worked with the city and the neighbors in the south Beach Community to t2 establish the embarcadero safe Navigation Center advisory group. The purpose of the group, which is a pas
Request but not require that you fill out a speaker card. Commissioner buell, how many minutes three. Clerk you will have three minutes to speak. If you dont have the opportunity to speak on item 4 because it is for only 15 minutes, you may speak on item 12. Its continued from item 4. When you address your comments to the commission, please note that neither the commission nor staff will respond to any questions during Public Comment in order to allow equal time for all. The commission may ask questions of staff when Public Comment is closed. Last, if the firearm alarm goes off, you must exit the building in an ordinarily fashion. Please note that the elevators will return to the first floor and are not available for use. If you require an elevator, please make your way to the closest gathering area, which is in the mens rest room. Use the box. It will ring the fire department, and they will be able to assist you. I did receive a communication regarding the passing of an employee, doct