Presented and quorum is present. And can you call the next item. Thank you item number 2, communications. We welcome the publics participation. During Public Comment period. There will be an opportunity for general Public Comment at the meeting after closed session and an opportunity to comment on each discussion or action item on the agenda. Each comment is limited to 2 minutes. Public comment will be take place be inperson and remotely by call in. For each item the board will take the comments from people inperson and during the Public Comment time is available by calling. Public comment callin 4156550001 access code 2663 414 9768 when connected hear the meeting discussions but will be muted and listening mode added to the speaker line. Best practices are to call from a quiet location, speak clearly and slowly, and turn down your television, radio, or computer. Please noted city policies with local policies dont permit harassment and only on matter within the jurisdiction and thank y
S sf gov tv. San francisco government television. Good morning. The meeting will come to order. Welcome to the june 21st 2023 meeting of the budget and appropriation committee. Im supervisor connie chan, chair of the committee. Im joined by vice chair Rafael Mendoza and supervisors hilary ronen and charmaine walton, our clerk is brant talpa. I would like to thank Matthew Angel and sues enos from tv for broadcasting this meeting. Mr. Clerk, do you have any announcement . Yes, madam chair. Just a friendly reminder for those in attendance to please make sure to silence all cell phones and Electronic Devices as to not interrupt our proceedings here in the chamber. How the board of supervisors and its committees are convening hybrid meetings that allow inperson attendance and Public Comment while still providing Remote Access and Public Comment via telephone. Public comment on the proposed budget as items one and two will be taken on monday, june 26th, starting at 10 a. M. And Public Commen
And ask quou are remain standing for the color guard and singing of the National Anthem by Molly Mcfadden. [color guard] [singing National Anthem]you remain standing for the color guard and singing of the National Anthem by Molly Mcfadden. [color guard] [singing National Anthem] [color guard] please be seated. Thank you for attending medal of valor. Pleased to introduce the people on stage and acknowledge those behind the scenes that helped make the ceremony possible. Thank you to Masonic Center for continued generosity allowing us to use the facility. Next thank the membersf Othe Department instrumental organizing the ceremony. Mrs. Resa tom, christine sings [indiscernible] rachel killshaw and thank you to Molly Mcfadden and singing the National Anthem and the color guard. They all deserve a round of applause. [applause] next i are like to introduce those with us on stage tonight. The hahnable mayor london breed. [applause] and your Police Commission, Commission President cindy aliss,
We are giving them as a way to get around the city. Just the joy of like seeing people test drive the bicycles in the small area, there is no real word. I guess enjoyable is a word i could use. That doesnt describe the kind of warm feelings you feel in your heart giving someone that sense of freedom and maybe they havent ridden a bike in years. These folks are older than the normal crowd of people we give bicycles away to. Take my picture on my bike. That was a great experience. There were smiles all around. The recipients, myself, supervisor, everyone was happy to be a part of this joyous occasion. At the end we normally do a group ride to see people ride off with these huge smiles on their faces is a great experience. If someone is interested in volunteering, we have a special section on the website sf bike. Org volunteer you can sign up for both events. We have given away 855 bicycles, 376 last year. We are growing each and every year. I hope to top that 376 this year. We frequently
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