Clerk madam chair, you have a quorum. Wonderful. Clerk item 3, announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting. Its clear were using sound producing devicing duries duri meeting, so we wont announce this. Item 4, approval of minutes of the november 3, 2020 meeting. Directors, is there anyone who wishes to make any comment . Okay. Seeing none, are there any members of the public who wish to make Public Comment this item on the agenda . You have zero questions remaining. Okay. With that, ill turn it back over to the directors. Directors, do i have a motion . Motion to approve. Second. Okay. Secretary silva, would you please call the roll. [roll call]. Clerk madam chair, you have five votes to approve the minutes. You are on item five, communications. Due to the covid19 health emergency, this meeting is being held virtually, and all members of the staff and the public are attending via teleconference. This will ensure the safety of the sfmta board of directors, t
A government ultimatum to surrender. Ethiopias defense minister tells us the military offensive on t. V. Will be over within a week. And hurricane i otoh ripping through central america, claiming lives and forcing tens of thousands into emergency shelters. Well go live to nicaragua, one of the countrys partners to hit by the hurricane. Im brant goff. Its good to have you with us. It was one of the biggest jewel heist that europe has seen in decades. The green vault break in. And it happened in the german city of dresden mourn year ago when now a possible breakthrough. In that case, police have arrested 3 suspects in a massive operation here in the german capital, but they say they have not found any trace of the estimated 1000000000 euros worth of precious gems that were stolen. It was the pride of prestons green vault, 18th century jury of immeasurable worth. Items that once were worn by german kings and queens us. But since a smash and grab burglary a year ago, there has been no trac
We have concerns about the accountability section of the plan. Specifically the lack of clarity around how feed paback will wor. Furthermore, we would like to see key indicators and metrics for successful implementation of the Racial Equity action plan shared at the beginning of each quarter with various Infinity Groups within the agency. Thank director borden for your comments. Sfmta executive team and our m. T. A. Board of directors on the implementation of the plan including proactive plan to report on key indicators and metrics as well as the opportunities to address challenges within the plan as they arrive. We know this is a draft. We might have to pivot. We want to make sure that Infinity Groups are part of that conversation in office of engagement. We are supportive of the plan and ensure right processes in place to ensure effective implement takes. Director tumlin, you mentioned you havent been able to meet with all at the groups. We to look forward to you attending your first
Will wait for a second here. Will show some video from earlier, they were using a robot to actually negotiate with the suspect inside. Police say he was asking for things like cigarettes. Now Flash Forward to about 2 00, here we go, hold on. Idol some of our media is just showing up. I want to thank everyone for being out here today with us. Im of the Public Information officers for the Oakland Police department. Literally just moments ago, we had the armed gunmen, surrender. We want to really acknowledge the surrender, and really put that focus on this person who has been barricaded, armed with a firearm, since 11 15 this morning. That was his choice to surrender. And we really want to put the focus on that. And appreciate the surrender. Peaceful, safe, no one has been hurt in this incident. Weve talked to our Media Partners in our community throughout all of today. And we want to share with you how important that is. Negotiations that went on and off throughout the day, we had a very
And, commissioners, Public Comment . Clerk those of you on the Public Comment line press star, 3, to make a comment on the minutes. Star, 3. All right, no hands raised. So we can move on. President bernal upon review of the minutes, commissioners, a motion to approve. So moved. Second. Clerk i will do roll call vote. [roll call] great, the item passes. Next is the report. Im sorry . Is it okay if i call out . President bernal yes. On the minutes. Clerk okay. So the next item, number 3, the directors report. Good afternoon, commissioners. The director of health, and i will summarize and take any additional questions. Theres a lot going on in the world of Public Health. Some good news, september 9th the Supreme Court upheld proposition c, which will free up hundreds of millions of dollars for funding for homeless services, including a significant amount that will be dedicated to the Behavioral Health services for homeless individuals. So we are looking forward to hearing more on the lega