Posts by Zachary Anderson20

vividraven79 said:Ivica, you’re the scientist here. Why don't you put that brain to work and, God knows how, clone Maja about 20 times? Then we could just slot her into every single one of those leftist positions in the City.

Honestly, I wouldn't even go that far with all this "love" for Maja. Look, I’m naturally against any kind of idol worship, but let's be real: this woman strategically uses her work and her position. While she has done plenty of things correctly (yeah, right—where’s that famous registry from the start of her tenure in San Francisco 🤣?), you don't have to dig very deep to find public documents showing how they "cancel part of the bidding process" just to sidestep their own rules for certain people. Secondly, Maja’s (and the City's) rulebooks aren't above the law, and when—if ever 🙄—the lawsuits are settled, we'll see exactly how much money we threw away and whether it was actually worth it. Also, regarding the hysterics over my favorite little malac, please notice the pattern where she settles scores with journalists via Facebook. Seriously? Facebook! Not only is it unprofessional, it’s incredibly tacky. If she had actually replied through official email, there would be a paper trail she could be held to if she ever had to issue a denial. Instead, Maja knows her followers will just wet themselves over her Facebook rants, all just to polish her public image.

Charles Fox10 said:You might be right, or maybe not. Here is my take:

For years, Noštrom—who is basically the top seasonal restaurant after the Opera House—has been cleaning up the area in front of the Fish Market, setting up a stall, then packing it all away in the middle of the night so fish can be sold in the morning, all while paying the fees.

Then suddenly, the City decides outdoor fish sales are over and there are no more restaurants, so the guy asks, "Since you've already screwed me over, can I just move inside and keep paying my fees?"

It's naive to say this always needs a tender, as that opens the door to speculation and corruption—so I won't go there. But in this specific case, it isn't some massive scandal that warrants an outcry; it's only for three months, so if it's a mess, they can hold a proper tender next year.

Whoever wrote this is right about one thing: that little patch of market space in front of the Fish Market needs to be handled properly.

You're right about one thing: Nostrom really is a top-tier restaurant. First off, it wasn't the City, it was the European Union that decided there wouldn't be fish sold outside anymore, and my dear friend Dinko Peračić won the public bid with his architectural design. Hopefully, that actually happens eventually. For a few years now, it's been suggested to the local authorities that it's totally fine to allow privatization of the Fish Market for certain events, like business cocktails and stuff like that. Puljak knows this, and they managed to squeeze right in alongside our Lana Pavic. But oh well, they basically shot themselves in the foot. There was no public bidding process, and by this time next year, they won't even be able to hold one because there will be construction work to fulfill Dinko's vision. As much as I like that Nostrom is there, it isn't fair. Also, the price per square meter is basically paying premium prices for a sidewalk stall, but newsflash: that is NOT a stall! But hey, they'll just play dumb, bicker with the press, and everyone will (hopefully!) forget. Furthermore, this whole mess is being called an event that clearly exists just to suck up to whoever kisses the government's ass most sweetly (remember Luxora?). This kind of event doesn't follow standard regulations; it's a classic San Francisco move where they abuse the system—you know, when someone acts all high and mighty, goes to the inner circle, wipes their hands on their pants, and then offers you food with those same hands. It's a total shady move. So, once you scratch the surface, even a superficial thinker can see these guys are playing dirty, just like every other corrupt group we've dealt with. They just hire PR hacks to bark the same lines until everything looks rosy on the outside. What a massive fail.
Edit: Once they finish renovating the Fish Market, you'll actually have the chance (and the hygiene!) to grab some food right there on the spot. And look, people have been calling out the ZOI mess and what they’re pulling for ages, so I’m all for this move. But honestly, with the Fish Market situation, it feels like they basically pulled the same stunt that our "legendary" hero Baldasar did with the ZOI.

Keith Martin7 said:If we're talking about dollars, they didn't blow more than 70 bucks total, $6.25 which works out to over $87 per person. Personally, I grab a decent lunch at Panera for $40 all the time.

And another thing: they claim "the meal was eaten during a break in the City Council session."
There are about 30 Councilmen on the board, so how in the world can it be "no more than 70 people" at lunch?

It was just journalists, some staff members, and the occasional spouse.

velvetmason14 said:Hanza gave me a job
They told me one thing, then did something else entirely
Plenky mentioned there’s this little entity called Veža
And that small operation is just a front for crime

Here is an alternative so Jacob doesn't have to stress. He's already got his hands full... the blog, the music, all that stuff. 😁

Sorry Cervantes, I didn't recognize you right away! 🤣

velvetmason14 said:Jacob pulled in 1,000 votes—that's just way too many 😁

Imagine if this guy from Hanza actually had any real responsibility in San Diego...

If Puljak starts gaining ground because of complaints like this, we're headed in the wrong direction.

Prkić even wrote a little poem about those council lunches at zrno sol Prkić

Prkić will go down in history as the guy who practically invited that shady Republican Party commission, the Veža, and carefully timed the elections to favor the GOP. Anyone up for a haiku about that?

Why don't you just ask him? He loves answering people just to laugh in their faces. Seriously though, if math isn't your thing, why don't you try calculating by how many votes Puljak won and what the total turnout even was for the last election? Come on, velvetmason14, stop making them look even more clueless than they already are 🙂 and yeah, go ahead and feast at zrno sol Prkić with our money; it's basically free advertising for the restaurant. Meanwhile, for two whole years, they couldn't even manage to pay out those tiny $10 monthly OSI reimbursements.

Emily Smith6 said:Double standards at the IRS: A local mayor gets hit with a $33, while a firm tied to a Republican heavyweight gets off scot-free

Prompted by the recent case involving the Mayor of San Diego, who faced personal penalties due to an unauthorized municipal project involving $33, we heard from a resident who is understandably frustrated. It seems the Department of Labor isn't applying the same level of rigor when it comes to an illegal construction project happening right in their backyard in a nearby suburb.

A private firm began work in a suburban area back in 2017 after purchasing a lot, despite never securing the necessary building permits. Two years later, in November 2019, the partially completed structure was slapped with a "construction site closed" notice, which should have halted all further work and prohibited anyone from using the illegally built facility. While the company filed an appeal against that decision, all activity was supposed to cease immediately. Instead, construction apparently continued, and the building has been used daily as an open-type warehouse and a parking area for heavy machinery.

"We’ve reported the ongoing construction to inspectors multiple times, even providing photographic evidence to prove they were still working and asking for enforcement, but naturally, nothing happens to the company. That's just how it goes—the inspector claims the Building Department treats everyone equally and simply follows the law," a frustrated neighbor told us.

The founder of the company is a former Republican deputy mayor from a neighboring town. He transferred ownership of the firm to a relative in 2015, so officially, he has no connection to it anymore.

As for what happens next regarding this illegal build, a judge at the local Administrative Court has dismissed the company's appeal. This means the order to demolish the structure becomes final on November 6, 2021. If the developer ignores the order to remove the building and restore the land, the Building Department should start issuing fines. If the initial fine doesn't force compliance, a larger one should follow within three months.

However, neighbors claim that no official orders have been issued in the last 18 months. They estimate this inaction costs the US taxpayer about $75,000, given that fines are levied against both the corporation and the individual responsible within it. They have filed reports three separate times stating that construction is continuing and the building is being used as if everything were perfectly legal.

"About a year and a half ago, we met with the lead inspector who inherited this case. He mentioned he hadn't received any instructions from headquarters in Washington, D.C., on how to proceed, which suggests things have stalled at the central level. So, essentially, a former Republican deputy mayor continues to do whatever he wants despite numerous complaints and a rejected appeal, while the San Diego mayor, who is fighting against the Republican establishment, gets penalized for a project he didn't even start," the neighbor explained.

I mean, look, the difference is simple: that guy is a Republican, and the other guy is the opposition. We all know the Republican Party doesn't touch its own.

I suggest we just start a whole separate subtopic where everyone can sit around and cry about how the opposition is being bullied by the Republicans, the Democrats, and every other "evil" force under the sun. Let's keep this thread focused on what's actually (not) happening in the city.

Emily Smith6 said:San Francisco hasn't seen results this underwhelming in a long time. All those ambitious projects they kept shouting about ended up being absolute washouts—we’ve listed them all here.

Quincy:

What did the San Francisco public works department actually accomplish last year? Honestly, not much. If you look at the materials for tomorrow’s City Council meeting, specifically the agenda item regarding the execution of the 2022 municipal infrastructure construction program, you'll see they only hit 44 percent of what was planned. That’s less than half. I don't think we've ever seen such dismal numbers before. The budget originally earmarked an ambitious amount for this sector of public works $48483000, which was later adjusted during the budget revision to $16337987, only for the actual realization to crawl in at a measly $7194206. The roadwork intended for the Brooklyn work zone also sits at zero percent completion because the landowners backed out of the deal. We're seeing the exact same pattern of failure with the road behind the new hospital and the planned plaza over in Toledo. Residents near Main Street in Manhattan were hoping for the street lighting that was slated for 2022, but once again—zero progress. Even the perennial darkness plaguing the walkway between the Bronx and Queens, which was supposed to be addressed by at least starting the design tender, has hit a complete dead end. They even scrapped the garage project in Zvončac because the owner wouldn't accept the offer and walked away from the land sale. Meanwhile, the crematorium construction and the removal of the heating plant in Flint are both sitting at zero percent realization. Now, let's talk about that road that seems to have been under construction for decades—Washington Street. Ever since the stretch from Beverly Hills to the mall area opened up, they haven't been able to finish the full profile. And looking at the current state of things, it doesn't seem like it's happening anytime soon. Legal battles involving parties demanding land compensation have dragged this out for years. To avoid being entirely pessimistic, a few projects actually crossed the finish line and saved the statistics from being a total disaster. This includes the vital land acquisition for the expansion of the Santa Monica cemetery—the City paid 3.82 million dollars for the eminent domain settlements. They also finished the work on Tončićev Street, completed a playground in Oakland, and managed to get some work done in Zajčev on the sections where the property titles were actually clear.

Republican Tomislav šut posted something on Facebook about how nothing is getting done, and the entire article immediately picked it up and listed everything that failed to materialize.
https://www.facebook.com/sutatomisla...96002533365089

Look, there's no point in anyone writing anything when the numbers are public record and easy to verify. Honestly, I'm not even surprised by the current administration's performance halfway through their term. What really turns my stomach is seeing who's celebrating and already pivoting toward the next election. 🤮 Realistically, if you actually sat down with the leadership and hit them with ten tough, direct questions, I bet only one of them would even know what they're talking about. Even he spends way too much time acting smug and talking nonsense. But hey, at least he's the only one actually breaking a sweat around here, so I guess I can respect him a little.

velvetmason14 said:Your political party must be doing great if you have to rely on a psycho like Martin and his pathetic little jokes 🤣

Is this the same crony Martin who admitted to running troll profiles on Facebook, all while spending his free time peddling showmanship and snorting lines?

Thinking Leonin's mistake is the main issue is just wrong...

Ugh, please, stop trying to bail her out with those mindless excuses. You know it, and I’ve already said here that I’d love a scenario where all those stuck-up old geezers—people like Negotik, babica, Vojkovica, and the rest—finally clear the way for younger people. Sure, they might be green, but at least they aren't rotten. But she totally blew it here. She basically let some young extremist call her out, and honestly? He had a point. And regarding the bots, I'm pretty sure Ivosevic is still the undisputed king of that scene, but that's beside the point. I don't care about specific political parties, but man, it’s just pathetic how unprepared she was.

Unbelievable. Just look at this clown show... they really think they're doing something great, don't they? My girl Leona told me about this: apparently, Martin Paul called out Leoni Grgić during her annual department report presentation. He asked her a simple question—how many square meters are in a single hectare? And instead of just answering, she pulled the victim card, claiming he was only asking because he thinks a woman shouldn't be a department head. Total nonsense.

'No, Madam Department Head, I am not implying that "you shouldn't be in charge because you're a woman." What I'm actually saying is that a high-salaried department head shouldn't be this clueless about basic math. Throughout your entire report, you stated that one hectare equals a thousand square meters instead of the actual ten thousand. Based on that massive error, you presented all your "results." By messing up the budget figures and the cleaning areas for San Francisco's beaches, you've basically shown the entire public that you lack even the most elementary common sense.'

Oh, for sure. The downtown crowd has definitely raised the bar. While everyone else is out there grabbing a cheap deli sandwich or some processed meat on a roll, Ford and Kuzmanic are busy booking lunch reservations at Grain of Salt for their whole crew. Leave the basic sandwiches for the rest of us; while they’re living it up, Joe is out there footing the bill. Maybe Nadan will actually leave something for the rest of us once they're done eating through our tax dollars.

Charles Fox10 said:Honestly, you shouldn't even open your mouth when we're stuck boiling water because you failed to handle things at the source. It’s ridiculous. I'm left here boiling murky water just to end up with... what? Exactly. Boiled, murky water. 🤦

It’s honestly beyond debate—this guy is a total joke. First off, he’s part of that political party, and second, if he actually did something useful while in office, maybe people wouldn't be so fed up. Just look at the situation with the local infrastructure and now this whole water crisis. It doesn't just happen when it rains; it's constant. It feels like we're living in Egypt or some third-world country. I get that council members have every right to show up at protests since they represent us in City Hall, but frankly, it nauseates me how they only show up for the media attention and all that mindless whining. It’s insane to me that nobody has pushed harder for water rights yet—and I don't mean politicians, but actual regular citizens and activists who would make things happen. Let’s be real: even though the Republican Party is in power right now, I have zero doubt they’d be pushing their own shady agendas just as hard if they could, yet suddenly they’re all "enlightened." Yeah, right.

This right here is the biggest issue with the public mindset—it basically leaves the door wide open for people to manipulate decisions and manufacture public support. Look, just go ask any architect, surveyor, or—heaven help us—any urban planner who isn't tied to a political party what they actually think about the mess surrounding this development project. They'll tell you exactly where the problem lies. But instead, we get stuck with that bottom-of-the-barrel, low-rent press release that’s currently being shoved down our throats. First off, experts have been warning us about this situation and suggesting solutions for this specific site for five or six years now. Second, it is absolutely insane to claim that anyone is "against garages" or against having useful public spaces. People are weaponizing the word "garages" these days just to excuse this whole crew. Yeah, sure, we need more parking, but there is zero chance this developer is going to provide it for the public good. This entire tumor of a project isn't going to improve anyone's quality of life—far from it. I honestly can't believe I even have to explain this, but here it goes: I'm not opposing the Mayor personally—hell, I don't give a damn about him—but I am standing against the illegal destruction he's about to permit by hiding behind his favorite little slogan: "everyone is against us." And Charles Fox10, listen, the people you know around the administration have to deal with pure stupidity first. And hey, that's part of the job. Both me and everyone else have to waste our time dealing with useless bureaucracy and total nonsense. Are we really going to sit here and cry about how "everyone is against us" and how hard things are? Give me a break.

Kate Jackson2 said:Look, the contracts, permits, and everything tied to that land were settled a long time ago.
All that happened just now is that the bankruptcy proceedings for the original developer wrapped up, and this new firm with actual cash stepped in to buy it all out and start building.

Attacking the city administration over this specific case is just low.
They'll probably go after the mayor for the Westgate project next, too.

It was a fair point raised by the user about where all the protests were when there was actually something to do about this.

Does anyone even remember a single protest in the last 20 years—not counting the last two?

What do you mean there weren't any? The first thing that comes to mind is the water district stuff. And besides, the City can just revoke the building rights because they expired. Everything else being said is just smoke and mirrors. People were calling for a cancellation five or six years ago, but the administration back then just played dumb. Even now, they don't have all the necessary permits, and on top of that, they just pushed through yet another project amendment.

ironstag8 said:Look, whenever I head to the hospital, I end up using the garage over by the medical district.

Me too. But look, it’s not just about us two—we aren't the sole judges of that neighborhood or its residents. Besides, parking rates in the Mission don't even compare to downtown prices; if anything, it's actually more expensive out there.

says: I don't get it. They spent over 20 years swapping out investors, changing the zoning, doing all sorts of stuff... and now suddenly everyone's revolting? About what exactly? A garage? Please. If we're talking about a spot for 100 cars, sure, that helps traffic. But this thing holds 500! It'll pull 250 cars right off the streets—they built a massive project here. And what, they should have managed traffic perfectly during construction too? Honestly, maybe we should just stop building everything and let this traffic nightmare persist for another 100 years. Are people just complaining for the sake of complaining? What does the city even have to say to residents when those same residents sold off their heritage decades ago, and the developer actually has all the legal paperwork in order? I don't get it. Is someone supposed to explain things to one half of the neighborhood while telling the other half something completely different? It’s high time that neglected lot was put to actual use because there’s no room for eyesores in the middle of downtown. Let's be real, this whole thing is just political theater and a power move by certain people trying to grab influence. I'm not saying I'm against it, but...

Those garages should have been built if these people had any sense, instead of some fancy cocktail lounge, 5-star hotel, and office spaces. Plus, nobody has set the pricing for residents yet. Short version: it's going to be way more expensive than that infamous development near the hospital, and at least that parking helped clear up the congestion around the medical center.

velvetmason14 said:So what's the alternative? Just leave poor Relata and Sikirica alone so they can keep bleeding people dry? Do nothing so these guys don't feel "uncomfortable"? Don't seek damages, don't shut down these parasites, and just try to cut a deal with the crooks? 🤔

Fair enough, maybe I am exaggerating. It's not Petranović... 😁

Basically, nobody even said or wrote this. Not here, and certainly not Petranovic.

Anthony Bennett6 said:Seriously though, what does an individual from the Republican Party—even someone nicknamed Barbie or Zelinda—have to do with her father-in-law's shady dealings? Especially if their ties were established long before his legal troubles even surfaced...

In San Francisco, there are over 10,000 families running rentals...

You have to give them credit, though; they definitely have an eye for tourism. They took some ground-floor spaces in less popular neighborhoods and turned them into four gorgeous apartments...

The big question remains: were they bought using funds skimmed from the Jungle?

At the end of the day, her relationship with her husband or father-in-law doesn't matter. Her business is her business... and it's certainly not public record...

Exactly, but the reason this even came up is because Marinic originally hinted at some shady father-in-law/daughter-in-law connection when discussing that situation over at Zvoncac regarding the restaurant—especially since she was a councilwoman back then criticizing what was happening in the Forest. Personally? I couldn't care less who is hooking up with whom or how they handle their private business. The bottom line here is that it looks like the father-in-law is just playing a solo game.

Chloe Martinez7 said:Oh, please...

Even though the building was legalized via a valid decision on July 2, 2020, under the Building Code Enforcement Act at the request of Ivan Relata, that same Act doesn't actually transfer ownership of the building or the land it sits on.
In other words, anyone could have filed the request to legalize it, but that doesn't make them the owner.

I don't get why everyone is freaking out. When that lightning bolt Marinica mentioned brought this up and called them out, they still had at least a year to go. Back then, they were still busy hunting for "yes-men" to fill roles like the directors of Marjan Forest Park. Those first competitive elections were a total disaster, which eventually paved the way for my favorite little superstar (alongside Tea Vojkovica, obviously). Pejnovic is acting out again, but luckily Maja stepped in just in time to set him straight and lay down the law. 😁Bring back Junglu🎉.
Edit: It would also be absolutely fantastic if Pejnovic, Marinic, Gasparevic, and their little fan club actually did something about the state of the playground equipment over at Zvončac—specifically that small section right next to Relata's Restaurant. Seriously, I’m embarrassed for them. First off, it looks pathetic, run-down, and honestly depressing. Second, it's dangerous. Oh, I know, I saw Gasparevic acting all proud lately because he's bragging about how they put a table chess set on Zvončac :O. Yeah, great, now everyone's just waiting to see who breaks a bone first. For those of you who aren't from San Diego, that specific area of Zvončac is mostly used by little kids, and kids are basically walking natural disasters. Maybe they could fix it up and give it a makeover, just like Relata polishes his own bio. Right now. Thanks.

velvetmason14 said:So, did Relata finally split up? Who would have thought... It’s funny how when a breakup is on the horizon, suddenly that father-in-law who was busy looting everything isn't worth talking to anymore. 🤣

Man, if people didn't know the Republican Party, they'd certainly pay a high price to find out what they're really about...

I don't know if it's official yet, but yeah, they're definitely not on speaking terms. Look, Relata has potential, but she still needs to grow up a bit. It's like that old joke about the American Zen Association or whatever. 🤣 I was out running errands near my place today and saw Segvic hanging out by The Parthenon, and let me tell you, Nansi Ivanisevic is still acting like she owns the place. Word is she's not exactly the darling of the Republican Party right now, but seriously, what does she actually contribute? She talks in circles without saying a damn thing, let alone actually getting anything done, all while acting like she single-handedly invented cultural policy. Opara basically paved the way for her to move in. Anyway, is Negotic actually doing any work or is he too busy with his rowing hobby?

velvetmason14 said:There’s just no end to this nonsense...

Eric Adams could give Donald Trump an honorary citizenship award just for the work done in these last few months.

Is this Adam Schiff related to Republican Relata at all? I wouldn't be surprised if people like him love looting their own city. ☕

I was literally about to write that and tag you because I know you'd love the drama. Yeah, that's her father-in-law—or ex-father-in-law, depending on how you look at it. But according to the folks in her neighborhood, they haven't been on speaking terms for years. Like, he wasn't even invited to the family BBQ or anything. And ever since she fell for Joe Biden, she's been acting all "inspired." 😍

velvetmason14 said:The application for the Golden Gate was back in March... Viskovic didn't apply.

I just don't get how Ed Markey can keep holding onto these old-school fossils who are clearly more interested in playing politics for department head roles than actually doing the work.🤦

Yeah, but I remember reading somewhere that the whole competition process was pretty much dead in the water anyway. Anyway, to me, "Viskovic" is just shorthand for that type of crowd that would kill for a seat at the table. He doesn't need this media circus right now, and honestly, being an GOP supporter doesn't mean she's doing anything wrong. One sheep just wandered off. It's actually better for us.