Without all of these individuals. ~ i want to take a moment and acknowledge supervisor cohen who i know wanted initial comment on what was just discussed. Yes, one very brief comment. I want to go on record and make sure were very clear were not asking employers or housing providers, were not asking for favors or a preference, per se, but we are asking them to not automatically disqualify people solely based on a conviction history, conviction history, if you think about it, think about it in relationship to your credit history. Oftentimes on our own individual Credit Histories there are mevishes or things that are mistakenly put on this. ~ blemishes there are people who are wrongfully convicted and exonerated. Denying them to move forward with their life. I want to make sure that we give voice to this very important piece of legislation and i would welcome every member to support this. Thank you. Thank you, supervisor kim. And supervisor cohen. Supervisor mar. For your introduction, s
To refrain from accepting googles monetary gift, a gift that would fund the implementation of wifi in our citys parks. [speaker not understood] San Francisco, our sanctuary of clean air, nature, beautiful space for our residents, visitors, and particularly our children. The parks need to remain in its preserved state. Even the smallest amount of unnecessary radiation emissions from wifi is unacceptable for our grown children and peg inapt women who fill our parks every day. Industry standards have often been misguided and collected once time gives an accurate picture of the impact on our housing and environment. Our children cannot afford to [speaker not understood] for such correction. And we also ask this question. Do we really want to create an environment where the general public, parents, caregivers are sitting at their computers connecting to the internet instead of connecting with nature and children . Our parks are for going online and consuming products instead of playing in t
The resolution are adopted and motions approved. [gavel] madam clerk, can you read the in memoriams . Mr. President , before i read the in memoriams, supervisor cohen would like to be rereferred. Supervisor cohen. We lost sergeant Nevil Gittens from the Police Department last week. I have so much to say its hard for me to organize my thoughts. What i want to say is there is a me norial planned thursday, december 12, 11 00 a. M. At joins me norial United Methodist church. The address is 1975 post street in fillmore. Sergeant gittens was an asset to the community and a true gentleman and true professional. He worked very hard particularly with the Domestic Violence community. Thank you. Id like to make a motion that we close out the Board Meeting in honor of sergeant Nevil Gittens. Can we do that without objection with the full board . [gavel] that shall be the case. Todays meeting will be adjourned on behalf of the following beloved individuals. On behalf of president chiu for rhonda [s
By checking that box. This law will make a significant change in how we view, share, and use conviction information for workrelated and housing related decisions and. Of you read the cover story in the chronicle today, [speaker not understood]. One of our tenants in the tenderloin who talked about how he was recently fired from his janitorial job when his employer discovered that he had a conviction back from 1974. This legislation would prevent that from being the reason for firing you from your job because that was 7 that was before the 7year timeline at which you can look at your conviction history. It doesnt mean that employers, Affordable Housing pro he vieders and contractors cannot review anyones background check. In fact, you will always have that opportunity after youve either made a conditional offer for employment or after a first live interview. And this came after many discussions with Small Business owners and with employers. San francisco, one of the very first cities in
And also not be turned away immediately at first blush just by checking that box. This law will make a significant change in how we view, share, and use conviction information for workrelated and housing related decisions and. Of you read the cover story in the chronicle today, [speaker not understood]. One of our tenants in the tenderloin who talked about how he was recently fired from his janitorial job when his employer discovered that he had a conviction back from 1974. This legislation would prevent that from being the reason for firing you from your job because that was 7 that was before the 7year timeline at which you can look at your conviction history. It doesnt mean that employers, Affordable Housing pro he vieders and contractors cannot review anyones background check. In fact, you will always have that opportunity after youve either made a conditional offer for employment or after a first live interview. And this came after many discussions with Small Business owners and wi