One before the end. Our yard runs a quarter of the size of everyone else. He allowed us to use the eight squarefoot area. Based on the plans put forward it would eliminate your fathers ability to garden. Exactly. Mr. Chair, may have an opportunity to call back up and to talk to the members of habitat . Absolutely. Mr. Devon richardson or president if we could ask our habitat of humanity person to come up. Is there open space . There are private backyards, 26 of the homes are built along the edge that faces highway 280, that caltrans property. They all have private backyards and access to that. What i am asking, is a roman the plans or room for some kind of shared public space . To take into consideration the community in existence to facilitate a sense of community . Unfortunately the site is so tight that we dont have any common area. No space for it unfortunately. Right now, the open space, landscaping that is behind this lands backyard is part of a retaining wall system. President s
This is exactly the kind of conversation we want to continue to have. We utilize volunteers for all stages of development. It is a terrific idea frankly to incorporate maybe some of the landscaping and including him in that process. Ms. Lam . Do you think your father would be interested in volunteering his services . My dad would be interested. The problem is that he has a tough time getting around. The way that it is now, there is the fence back there, and we have created a door to give them access to that area within the fence. He does not have to leave the house in order to be able to do this. Theyre going to put a retaining wall and a shrub, the shrub will be about the same size as the garden. I am not asking to own the property. I am happy to buy it; willing to sign waivers of liability a what have you to make it to where they will not be liable for anything that could possibly happen. Is really just for my dad to have access to the area to garden. If there will be a shrub behind
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
I work hard and bought for my parents. My dad is 83 years old, he had a stroke, i pick him up every day. And asking for compassion and consideration and understanding that this is a breach of contract. They came doortodoor to speak with everyone. As beverly mentioned that father has limited english. I work 9 to 5. I am not home to know who comes by the house from 9 to 5, door to door. The community is not happy about this. The area is mostly seniors. To see this happening to another fellow citizen is not right. Thank you for your consideration. Supervisor cohen. Supervisor cohen i want to make sure i understand exactly your issue. There was a promise made to you for the land in the back of your house . Yes behind our back yard. That you would have unfettered access to. Yes. Our house is the first one before the end. Our yard runs a quarter of the size of everyone else. He allowed us to use the eight squarefoot area. Based on the plans put forward it would eliminate your fathers ability
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