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i think it is very unusual, that is correct. we were just trying to figure out the adequate level of staffing and a number of individuals asked if our office would be willing to play that role. if there s a deeper way of providing that staffing, we would be open to that a different way of providing that staffing, we would be open to that. this is our effort to make sure that the right level of staffing is provided in whatever form it takes. supervisor chu: it sounds like within your existing staff? yes. supervisor chu: thank you. president chiu: any further discussion? roll-call vote. supervisor chu: aye. supervisor campos: aye. supervisor elsbernd: aye. v farrell: aye. supervisor kim: aye. supervisor mar: aye. supervisor olague: aye. supervisor weiner: aye. supervisor avalos: aye. supervisor campos: aye. president chiu: aye. there are 11 ayes. president chiu: this ordinance is passed on the first read. [applause] why don t we go to item 24? a motion confirming ....
workers in the progressive workers alliance that should be credited for bringing this important legislation forward. for this historic from this historic ordinance last year to the establishment of this wage theft task force, the fight is ongoing to stand up for workers. implement, a number of workers wanted a huge settlement and we had leaders working with their leaders there. thank you to supervisor campos and the other co-sponsors. i will be supervising i will be supporting this today, but really, thanking those in the audience that made is an accomplishment. supervisor kim: i do not want to be repetitive, but i also want to thank many of the workers and coalition members that have continued to work with all of our offices on the wage theft legislation. we know it is great when we are able to pass a groundbreaking legislation that protects our workers and wages. but it is important also to follow up with the enforcement of that legislation. if we do not put teeth ....
within your existing staff? yes. supervisor chu: thank you. president chiu: any further discussion? roll-call vote. supervisor chu: aye. supervisor campos: aye. supervisor elsbernd: aye. v farrell: aye. supervisor kim: aye. supervisor mar: aye. supervisor olague: aye. supervisor weiner: aye. supervisor avalos: aye. supervisor campos: aye. president chiu: aye. there are 11 ayes. president chiu: this ordinance is passed on the first read. [applause] why don t we go to item 24? a motion confirming the appointment of christina rickie march 16th to the board of directors. supervisor weiner: i am strongly in support of this nomination. i had the opportunity to meet with the nominee and i think that she understands the importance of continuing to reform the transportation function in san francisco and to make it run better and serve everybody. and in listening to her experiences as a regular rider, i think it was very compelling. i think she will be an exceptional addition ....
maintained their storefronts and kept cleanliness standards, which i think are very important for different areas. at a time when we are seeing many vacancies, i would be loath to adding more barriers to some operations to go into neighborhoods. many of the businesses i have worked with have also used these banks for many things, whether we are talking about loans or something just very simple like making a deposit in the middle of the day. and to be able to not have so much cash on hand. i do not see a reason why we would want to create an additional barrier. for some of the reasons that supervisor wiener laid out in prohibition areas, we would want to take a closer look before passing this. again, i do believe that some of the banks do provide a service that is important not only to our residents, but to the neighboring commercial businesses, some of the small businesses that do rely on them. for this reason i will be voting against this. supervisor mar: i appreciate ....