Dialogue about the most Critical Issues of our time. Were gathered tonight albeit virtually at a time when so much feels uncertain. But over the past two weeks it has become abundantly clear there is no more urgent time to talk about Voter Suppression than ahead of the upcoming 2020 election. In this moment following ongoing unconscionable tragedies of Racial Injustice in our country i have more hope than ever that our declaration that black lives matter and our protest in support of freedom for all will be unrelenting in bringing about equitable and long overdue change. We feel incredibly fortunate that you tonight suggest this f the most foremost expert on Voting Rights. Leader abrams is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, nonprofit ceo and political leader. She was the first black woman to become the gubernatorial nominee for a major part in the United States. In the race for governor of georgia 2018 she won more votes than any other democrat in the states history. Stacey abrams aga
And both the increase of illegal fireworks and lack of open places for people to light their legal Francisco Fire Department says a device largen than an m80 was setoff in a drainpipe. It blew three windows out of a house. Investigators say there were no injuries. And also yesterday 15 people were displaced by a fire that hit two buildings in the mission district. Multiple witnesses saw and heard them just before smoke was seen at nearby buildings but no official cause yet. In San Francisco fires are illegal for a reason. We could lose entire communities by fireworks. Law enforcement is trying Something Different to catch sites of fireworks this year. From the peninsula to Oakland Hills volunteers are going to be stationed in parks and hilltops in the bay area this weekend. Theyll actually have binoculars to report any sights of flames or smoke to authorities. Well bring camp chairs as you say, well have our hand held radios. Well be scanning the horizon for fires, for telltale smoke.
Mr. Moderator, do we have any calls . There are no callers in the queue at this time. Thank you. Public comment on item 11 is closed. May i have a motion on this item . Move to approve. Second. Madame secretary, please call the role call vote. [roll call] thank you. You have five ayes. The motion carries. Thank you. Next item, please. Item 12 is authorize the general manager to negotiate and execute a memorandum of understanding with the public works department, Municipal Transportation Agency, Fire Department and Port Commission regarding the authority and responsibility for operations and maintenance of public improvements at the mission rock special use district. And approve amendments to the mission rock infrastructure plan. And deputy g. M. Michael carlin will introduce this item. So, the title of the item actually explain what is were doing here. It is a memorandum of understanding to outline responsibility and authority for each City Department as we go into port property in the
Accomplish when we work together. Reporter the inaugural bart train ride from san jose carries a whos who of south bay officials of vip dating back to the 80s. The first big push was back in 1989. My 24 years in Public Service taught me if you have a dream and passion which you know will benefit the community, you will find Creative Solutions and new partners to reach goals. Reporter the ceo of Silicon Valley Leadership Group was known for 100work weeks on multiple ballot measures over the sgleers this is like a baby that took 25 years to finally be born and what a great day reporter the opening happens at a brutal time for the Public Transportation industry. The vast majority of commuters are working from home due to the lockdown. Bart ridership is down 93 and left a multimillion dollar holy budgethis anxti think things wi we cad erd our low, we were at 24,000. So ridership is already starting to come back up. Reporter the next big challenge is getting bart to downtown san jose. This
This is the special meeting of the Small Business submission on wednesday, may 27th. The meeting is called to order at 1 01 p. M. Phowe thank Media Services and sf gov tv which can be viewed on sf gov tv or livestream. Members of the public is 888 2733658 and the access code is 310745. inaudible . The members of the public will be calling in 888 2736538 and access code is 3103752. When prompted dial 120 be added to the speaker line and it will indicate that callers are entering the question and answer time but this is the Public Comment. If you call in before Public Comment is called, youll be added to the cue. Please mute the device youre listening to the meeting on. When its your time to speak, youll be prompted to do so. Its three minutes per speaker or otherwise established bit speaker. Please show the office of Small Business slide. Interest we will start with the reminder the Small Business commission can voice your concern about policies that affect the Small Businesses in San F