Affordable housing in the mission for generations to come. [applause] now we all know the sad history of rewoment in our city. The community that i grew up in the Western Addition and what happened to that community. A lot of propsses were made. A lot of housing was built. But when the time came, for example, in the Public Housing that i grew up in, 300 units torn down, 200 units built and the difficulty of so many of us being able to move back to the community. You remember this joyce armstrong, what happened in the Western Addition and how it really sadly destroyed a very vibrant African American community. And we look at this as a Lesson Learned and we have to think of the challenges that existed back then and what we have to do to change that for the future of San Francisco. And we are going to protect our diversity and our communities. We have to start making the right kinds of investments. Its why, when i was on the board of supervisors with this community, Roberto Hernandez was
Based on the aggressive timeline because again, theres already systems in play that will help us to move this along quickly but i also dont think the department of environment is going to if there are pharmaceutical companies who are genuinely working with us to comply, were not going to be hard core about the timeline in such a way that we make it difficult for them to implement this program. Our ultimate goal is to make sure that we implement the program and we are successful in implementing it and we have success in our pilot program. As i mentioned in my opening were going to make sure we have locations as well. We want this program to succeed and we want to make sure that there are kinks worked out as youve expressed based on your concern and ultimately i think this is going to be an Incredible Program and well continue to work with even those who oppose the program, to try and figure out a way to make it easier to implement. But i think, im really excited about this. I didnt star
Same in 1213, it was shy of point 7 percent on that mark. In terms of carry over, the cbd has designated all these projects. They carry over a six month reserve and thats why you see a significant amount for the cbd. Additionally, the cbd was successful in getting street improvement work and in terms of recommendations for the cash market cbd. We would like to encourage them to ensure their annual budget is reasonably aligned with their original budget outlined in the Management Plan and similar to noe valley, to make sure by the local law. In particular, insuring the total carry amount is identified in the break down of those funds are identified in the actual annual report. Im going to be bringing up the cash market cbd to go over the program that theyve celebrated. Speaker im andrea and im the executive dreblther for executive director for the market. Ill go over our presentation. Thats our map as you can see where its a large district where 18 blocks, we go from castro and 19th all
Has been waiting six months to get approved for opening up a cafe. I talk to supervisor wiener because im not in planning. Its about cleaning and improving public space for the cbd, but since were visible, people ask us, the air smells bad, what can you do about it. I get stopped so bad that my family wont walk with me on 24th street because we dont get to get far. Speaker actually this is a general question. Speaker sure. Speaker for both the cbd, i know that both of the cbd sort of mentions that youre forming to include the quality of life and some of the things that you do there could be evidence that its improving equality of life, ive always been curious because how do you know people feel like the quality of life has improved . Speaker how do i know . Speaker yeah. Speaker i honestly dont know as far as residents or community members. I dont know if they feel that way. But the Property Owners who pay for these improvements and we sent out a survey and they were satisfied. If you
Mayor ed lee expressed concern for that tone. It simply says, please dont participate in something that would be extreme and significant that will yet furthermore divisions in the bay area. Reporter the Bishops Office did not return our call. He is reportedly out of town. But he has spoke many times against legalizing gay marriage. It would be legislating something thats contrary to nature. Reporter one put it this way. Marriage is only between a marriage and a woman. One man and one woman. Anything else is, is not real marriage, not true marriage. Reporter but outside San Franciscos most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church we heard a different opinion. I dont think he should attend. No, i dont. Everyone, everyone should marry whom they want to marry. People favor that, thats their wish. Thats their life. Cant deprive them of their wishes, desires, you know. Thats their love. Reporter as it stands, the archbishop does plan to attend the rally on june 19th. He has not responded directly to th