Rights, victims. It is really rewarding to work to to further the goals of our office and the commitment we have as City Employees and advocates for people who dont have a voice. I dont know of anyone surprised to see me in this role. Maybe people have an impression what the director of the office of cannabis should be like, what their beliefs should be. I smash all of that. You grew up in the inner city of San Francisco. My career path is not traditional. I dont think a person should limit themselves to reach full potential. I say that to young women and girls. That is important. You want to see leadership that looks diverse because your path is not predetermined. I didnt wake up thinking i was going to be a prosecutor in my life. The city administrator reached out and wanted to have a conversation and gave me interest in the new role. I thought you must not know what i do for a living. It was the opposite. She had foresight in realizing it would be helpful for somebody not only a for
In accordance with Governor Newsom executive order declaring a state of emergency starting the covid19 outbreak and mayor london n. Breeds proclamation declaring a local emergency issued on february 25, 2020, including the guidance for gatherings issued by the San Francisco department of Public Health center, members of t officer, aggressive directives were issued to reduce the spread of covid19. On march 17, 2020, the board of supervisors authorized their bhoord and Committee Meetings to convene remotely and will allow remote Public Comment via teleconference. Watch the sfgovtv website at www. Sfgovtv. Org to stream the live meeting or to watch meetings on demand. Members of the public are encouraged to participate remotely via detailed instructions on participating via teleconference. Members of the public may participate by phone or may submit their comments by email to ericamajor sfgov. Org. All comments received will be made a part of the official report. Chair peskin thank you. W
Good morning, everyone. The meeting will come to order. This is september 24, 2020, regular meeting, the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services committee. I am supervisor rafael mandelman. We are joined by our vice chair, catherine stefani, and shaman walton. I want to thank s. F. Gov. Tv for staffing this meeting, and for your support today and every day. Mr. Clerk, do you have any announcements . Yes. Thank you, mr. Chair. In order to protect the public, Board Members and City Employees, the board of supervisors and the legislative chamber and Committee Room are closed. This precaution is taken pursuant to all local and state and federal orders. Committee members will attend the meeting through Video Conference and participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were physically present. Public comment will be available for each item on this agenda. Both channels are streaming a Public Comment callin number across the screen. Your opportunity to speak during the Public Comme
Executive director. We will be joined by the representatives from the City Department with cases before the board. In front is Scott Sanchez representing the Planning Commission. We have joseph duffy, representing the department of building inspection. And we expect nicholas with the Public Works Bureau of street use and mapping and chris, urban forester with the bureau of urban forestry. The board requests that you turn off or silence all phones and other electronic devices. Please carry on conversations in the hallway. The rules of presentation, appellants are given 7 minutes to present the case. People affiliated with the parties must give their comments within the 3 and 7minute period. Members not affiliated have up to three minutes to address the board. For rehearing request, the parties get three minutes each with no rebuttal. To assist the board in the accurate preparation of minutes, youre asked to submit a speaker card. Speaker cards are available on the left side of the podiu
[drumming] [cymbals] [cymbal] ladies and gentlemen, please welcome sheriff matt freeman. Thats a great way to kick off a party and celebration. Ladies and gentlemen, lets hear it for the San Francisco Police Department lion dance team. [applause] my name is Matthew Freeman and im the undersheriff for the city and county of San Francisco Sheriffs Office. And it is my honor and my pleasure to serve as your master of ceremonies for todays event for this auspicious occasion, and i cannot tell you enough how happy the men and women that wear this uniform are of the person we are going to swear in as sheriff today. [applause] and welcome to San Franciscos crown jewel, this beautiful San Francisco city hall. Ladies and gentlemen, at this time, if i can please ask you to stand for the presentation of the colors and pledge of allegiance. [pledge of allegiance] please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republi