Limited to owning a small business. What do you believe would represent the interests of low income individuals . One of those things that are important advocate, issues important to the committee . I know that a lot of the Community Impact fees assessed on the developers, there are limits and requirements for these developers with regards to Affordable Housing of these new developments. I would like to see those requirements exceeded if at all possible. With regard to a lot of the residents, and some of the rsos in existence on Market Street, i will like to work to improve some of the infrastructure surrounding them. I know that there is an rso at 12th and market that i walk by everyday. Supervisor kim construction . Yes. There are opportunities to improve the built environment that surrounds those sros. I think that in mix of housing and population, we want to improve the character and a lot of fabric. I want to work to bring in this population growth and advocate for individuals tha
Businesses, occupy a lot of the commercial space that i know will be created along Market Street coming up. I know Small Business development, and Small Business retention has been identified as a priority by the cac, and the upper market plan. I have worked closely with the cbd, the castro cbd, and i know that we can make this happen. I look forward to working towards is objectives. I am also, as an employee of the lgbt center, and a supporter of lgbt culture i want to ensure that disappointment with the in a position to be a champion of that culture. I know that is important to the fabric of that neighborhood, and that area. I want to work to support that. I know that it is more important than ever coming up with the projected growth that is going to be taking place. I know the neighborhood there are issues, Affordable Housing is no doubt a major issue. I know that the cac along with myself i very much aware of the need to have a good mix of housing. And as well as Pedestrian Access
P. M. , at veteran walking to the Veterans Building, very distraught. His face in the present in the Veterans Building on a number of different occasions. Yesterday he opened up his wrist, and bled out all over the hallway in the Veterans Building. To me this is a travesty. The believe in the community where this happens. The Veterans Building has over 30,000 square feet of space allocated towards veterans uses, for the most part it is empty. There is a milestone in front of us, the building will be closing down four two year seismic renovation; during that time the American Legion we relegate the temporary headquarters. With the building opens up we are still faced with a similar problem. I will make it a priority of mine to help establish suicide and Homelessness Prevention programs that dovetail with the va efforts. Right now the city is overtaxed. I read somewhere that 25 Million Dollars are spent on veteran alcohol issues. I dedicated nearly my fulltime. I sacrifice my own directi
Commissioners, about john gallagher. He has done his ba in social work, dissertation on homeless among veterans. Many are in the district i represent. Is a tragedy that after you serve we often wind up with an and women who end up on our streets after the service. He can provide a valuable perspective as well. Are there any other thoughts . I can move your recommendation to move forward. Repeat those three names again. First is lee barnett, in the city colleges seven ; the second is john gallagher. Seat 6 is not limited to the description as long as one member has a physical disability related. Michale mofey. And having to support this. Emily burnett, michael mofey. gavel madam clerk can you call item number four. Appointing one member to the market and advisory committee. Supervisor kim thank you. Is Nicholas Wolf here . Same format. Talk briefly about your background as it relates to the market octavia. And your interest in serving and the areas that you might be interested in workin
Veteran, veteran staff member of the county Veterans Service office, and a City College Student veteran be appointed to the commission. Michael is a veteran and still reserves in the navy reserve as a jag officer. John gallagher was a marine. And a San Francisco county Veterans Service office. Leo burnett was in the navy an is an officer in the city college. 1500 are now attending classes at the city college. He would bring a direct contact with these veterans. All three are young and would bring muchneeded knowledge, experience and expertise to the Veterans Affairs commission. With the addition of these outstanding candidates, the Veterans Affairs commission will be much more able to move forward our mandate to act in the best interest of veterans. Thank you. Supervisor kim thank you very much. Good afternoon Committee Members. I am steven secretary of Veterans Affairs commission, here to speak essentially to underline the same three recommendations made by commissioner levin a moment