Well now have item 2, roll call. Thank you president scott. Our roll coloradoed to order is 103 p. M. And roll call starting with president scott, present. Vice president hao and breslin and canning is excused. Dorsey, present. Commissioner follansbee, present. With that, we have a quorum. Can we go to item number 3 . [multiple speakers] it wasnt his fault. Thank you president scott. Item 3 is general Public Comment. A opportunity for members of the public to comment on any matters within the boards jurisdiction that is fot on the agenda. Remote viewing is available on sfgovtv and online using webex. Welcomes public participation. There is a opportunity for the public to comment at the beginning of the meeting and each item. In person comment is first and then virtual. Each speaker is allowed 3 minutes to comment. All Public Comments are made concerning the agenda item presented. A caller may ask questions of the body but no obligation to answer or engage in dialogue. Will hear up to 3
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