Supervisor Tang's July 2013 Newsletter

7/28/2019 Supervisor Tang's July 2013 Newsletter

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Mayor Lee recently presented his two-year proposed budget for the 2013-2014

and 2014-2015 scal year. This proposed

budget helps balance a decit of $124

million dollars for the 2013-2014 scal

year, as well as a $256 million dollardecit for the 2014-2015 scal year. The

Budget Committee for the Board of

Supervisors spent the last two weeks of

June analyzing the Mayors submission

through budget hearings with our

City departments. Our ofce has alsotaken the time to listen to community

organizations and stakeholders about

their budget priorities and the impacts

of the proposed budget. We also

appreciate everyone that participated

in the two budget town hall meetings

that our ofce held leading up to the

Mayors budget submission.

Although our City continues to face

challenges with Federal and Statecuts like many other jurisdictions, I

was pleased to see that the Mayors

budget submission restores funding

to departments that have seen cuts in

previous years, such as the Department

of Public Health (DPH). The budget for

DPH includes an additional $2.5 million

for supportive services for seniors,

including nutrition services; $2.8 million

to backll childcare cuts from the State;

$4.0 million to backll HIV health

and prevention service cuts from the

Federal government; and funding to add

staff capacity to address implementation

of the Federal Affordable Care Act.

After completion of the budget hearings,

the Board of Supervisors Budget

Committee re-allocated $25 million

from the Mayors proposed budget.

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Some of the re-allocations include $3million to restore federal cuts to HIV

and AIDS funding, $6.1 million for non-

prot providers that contract with the

City to help with their cost of doing

business, and about $1 million for

homeless support.

Our Citys budget is a reection of our

collective priorities, and funding for

300 new police ofcers and 120 new

reghters sends a strong message thatwe are committed to meeting our Citys

public safety needs. Funding for the new

public safety personnel is part of the

Citys Six-Year Police and Fire Hiring

Plan starting from scal year 2012-2013

to train the next generation of police

ofcers and reghters, and to help our

San Francisco Police Department reach

the City Charter mandate of 1,971

ofcers by the end of six years.

The City will also be providing $110

million in direct funding to the San

Francisco Unied School District,

$177 million over the next two years

in capital improvements, additional

deposits of $30 million over the next

two years to our Citys budget reserves

to ensure long term nancial stability

and responsibility, and investments

in supporting small businesses and

employment opportunities.

The full Board of Supervisors will

next vote on the two-year budget on

July 23rd and will take nal action on

July 30th. To view the entire Mayors

proposed balanced budget for the

2013-2014 and 2014-2015 scal years,

visit http://sfmayor.org/index.

aspx?page=880.

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERVISOR

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Board of Supervisors to Consider Mayor's Proposed Budget


2/10

The Adult and Disability Resource Center of Episcopal Community Servicesof San Francisco will open a new Sunset outstation at the Sunset Branch

Library. ADRC provides seniors and adults with disabilities free and up-to-

date information, referral, and assistance to help maximize self-sufciency, safety,health, and independence. At

ADRC outstations, individuals can

receive help in the following areas:

housing and shelter; medical and

dental care; employment and training

opportunities; case management

services; transportation; immigration

information; legal services; nutrition,

translation services; paperwork and application assistance; and many

other community resources. Supervisor Tang, the ADRC, the Sunset BranchLibrary and Department of Aging and Adult Services other key communityrepresentatives will join the opening event at Sunset branch library (1305

18th Ave. @ Irving St) on July 10, 2013 at 10:30 am. All community

members are welcome. For more information, visitwww.ecs-sf.org, or contactLolita Kintanar, Director of Senior Services, 415-487-3300 or email Carol Mo,[email protected].

New Sunset OutstationAdult and Disability Resource Center

This summer, the San Francisco Public Library is holding itsannual Summer Reading Program. FromJune 1st

through August 11th, children, teenagers, and adults

can sign up for the program (located at www.sfpl.orgorat your local library).

After reading 10 hours (30 hours for ages 13 and

up), children are eligible to select one prize outof many, including books, California Academy of

Science tickets, San Francisco Zoo tickets, and

passes to many other San Francisco attractions.After reading 40 hours, adults are eligible to

win either a book or passes to the DeYoung

Museum in Golden Gate Park. Additionally,teenagers that complete 30 hours of reading while also writing ve book reviews

on www.sfpl.org/summerreadwill be entered into a rafe with a grand prize ofa $5,000 scholarship. Finally, all participants that earn their grand prize are also

entered into a rafe for a $500 Chronicle Books gift card.

San Francisco Public Library Hosts Annual

Summer Reading ProgramBy: Bob Wu, District 4 Intern


3/10

Southbound and northbound lanes of

the Great Highway have been paved. TheGreat Highway Pavement Renovationand Streetscape Improvement Project

began early this year, and is now nearing

its completion. The Great Highway wasrepaved from Point Lobos to Sloat

Boulevard. Other work has included

roadway resurfacing, roadway base repair,

concrete sidewalk and curb repairs,

adjustment of utilities, ADA curb ramp

construction at pedestrian crossing points,

and sewer drainage work. Improvementsinclude new curb ramps, pedestrian

crossing and bicycle safety upgrades, and

the installation of a landscaped roadway

median. The majority of this project isfunded through the 2011 Road Repaving

and Street Safety Bond Program. For

more information, visit: www.sfdpw.org/index.aspx?page=1638.

Great Highway

Update

Improvement Project

The Edgewood Heritage Academy is

dedicated to teaching children theknowledge and skills that will help

them succeed as citizens of the global

community. During the summer months,Edgewood Heritage Academy is offering

two programs for children and families

including a Positive Parenting Program

and a Mandarin Immersion Program.Edgewood is located at 1801 Vicente

Street at 29th Avenue in the Sunset. Tolearn more about Edgewood, visitwww.edgewood.org.

The Positive Parenting Program will beoffered on Tuesdays from July 2nd

through September 10th from

3:30pm 5:30pm. Learn positive

parenting strategies, how to communicate

with your child, how to support your

child in managing stressful feelings, and

more. The class is offered at no cost,and childcare is available with advanced

notice. To register, please contact Wendy

Pham at (415) 577-6457.

The summer Mandarin ImmersionProgram began June 24 and open

enrollment continues throughout the

summer. Sessions are Monday throughFriday from 9:00am until 5:00pm, with

an extended day option from 8:00am

until 6:00pm. This program complementsregular school education by offering fun,

creative, and engaging language acquisition

activities that integrate cultural and life

skills. For information, call(415) 682-3291.

EdgewoodHeritage Academy


4/10

Sunset District Blueprint Update

On June 13th, community members, city department representatives, and our ofce came together for therst of ve interactive workshops for the Sunset District Blueprint (More information on the Sunset

District Blueprint can be found online at www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=1494 3). The rst workshop focused onTransportation & Pedestrian Safetyand was held at Congregation BNai Emunah. We would like tothank all the participants who attended the workshop, as well as representatives from the San Francisco Municipal

Transportation Agency, San Francisco County Transportation Authority, Department of Public Works, and Capital

Planning.

These workshops are designed for residents to share ideas and suggestions for both short and long-termimprovements they would like to see in the Sunset District. In addition to these workshops, our ofce is compiling

feedback via our online survey (www.surveymonkey.com/s/KG6FVMQ), at drop-in hours across the district, and through phonecalls, emails and conversations with constituents.

All of the ideas contributed at the workshop will be available online at:http://www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=14943.After the workshops are complete, our office will compile all the data we receive into a comprehensive set of recommendations forDistrict 4. This will be used to advocate for resources for the Sunset, prioritize our work based on the communitys needs, and will beavailable for local groups to use when taking advantage of funding opportunities.

The second public workshop will focus on Land Use, which includes subjects such as housing, zoning, planning,transportation, parks, and the environment. This workshop will take place onJuly 18, 2013 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Grace Lutheran Church, which is locatedat 3201 Ulloa St. and 33rd Ave.

In addition to our ve main workshops, we are also out in the district for drop-in hours to discuss any issues youwould like to be included in our Sunset District Blueprint. Upcoming drop-in hours include:

Friday July 19 th, 10am 11amSheng Kee Bakery| 1941 Irving St. @ 21st Ave.

Friday July 19 th, 11:30am 12:30pm

Stern Grove Dog Park | Crestlake Dr. @ Vale Ave.(head down steep driveway to parking lot, proceed south down walking path to dog play area)

Friday July 26 th, 9:00am 10:00amDevils Teeth Baking Company| 3876 Noriega St. @ 46th Ave.

For those who cannot attend the workshops or other drop-in hours, you may fill out our online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/KG6FVMQ, email [email protected] or call our ofce at (415) 554-7460. We hope tohear from you!

Transportation & Pedestrian Safety and Land Use


5/10

Under the 1932 Refuse Collection and Disposal Initiative Ordinance, the City andCounty of San Francisco approves and sets residential refuse rates. The Director of the

Department of Public Works (DPW) is charged with reviewing applications for changesin the rate structure including holding public hearings and issuing recommendationson whether rates are just and reasonable.

Six public hearings were held in April and May, staff from DPW and the Department

of the Environment conducted a thorough review of the application, and the Directorof DPW issued a Directors Report and recommended the rate increase on June7th. The Director of DPW considers staff recommendations and publiccomment in formulating the recommended order. In order to

stop the proposed rate increase, 70,000 signatures would

be necessary; however, the Department of Public Worksonly received several thousand.

Proposed residential rate increases include:

a xed charge of $5 per household dwelling unit(currently none).

$2 per 32-gallons of capacity for recycling andcomposting bins (currently included in the black

bin rate).Black bins will be charged volumetrically at $25.81

per 32-gallons of capacity, where formerly they

were charged at a rate of $27.91 per 32-gallonsof capacity.

20-gallon customers will be charged at 62.5%of the 32-gallon rate rather than the previously

established 77%.20-gallon customers will be subject to charges for recycling and composting

and will be subject to the xed $5 charge.

Customers who in the past have received additional diversion services without a

specic charge related to that service may see rate increases. Individual customer rate

increase percentages will vary depending on their respective volume and composition

of service.

For those that live in apartments, former rates reected residential rates. Now, the

rates will include:a xed charge of $5 per unit (currently none).volumetric charge of $25.08 for each bin per 32-gallons (currently $27.91 for

black bin only), subject to discounts as described below.a discount of up to 75% will be calculated from each customers diversionpercentage as a percentage of total volume, less 10%. The rst 10% is noteligible due to minimum level of diversion service.

cap of 25% on increased overall charges for all apartment customers, and willbe phased out over a 2-year period.

These rates will go into effect on August 1, 2013. For more information,

please visit: http://sfdpw.org/refuserates.

Update on RefuseCollection and Disposal Rates


6/10

Stern Grove Festival's76thSeason

This summer marks the 76th season of San Franciscos annual Stern Grove Festival.As with every year, this seasons concerts are completely

free and open to the public and will be held on Sundays

at 2:00pm throughout the summer, concluding on

August 18th. This season features a multitude of

artists spanning different genres of music, including

the San Francisco Symphony (July 7th),

San Francisco Ballet (July 28th), and

the San Francisco Opera (August 18th).

The Stern Grove Festivals admission-freeperformances began in 1938, shortly after the

grove was donated to The City by Rosalie Stern,husband of local civic leader Sigmund Stern.Since then, the Grove has undergone numerouschanges, including a renovation of the amphitheatre,

which houses a stage and bleacher seating, and is surrounded by eucalyptus,

r, and redwood trees. For the past 76 years, the Stern Grove Festival Association hasalways strived to meet its mission: to provide both visitors and residents free high-

quality performances, as well as performance opportunities for artists; to present

varied genres and artists for a diverse audience, and to enhance San Francisco as a

cultural center of the world. Come out and enjoy a wonderful performance inside Stern

Grove! To view the full summer concert series schedule, visit: www.sterngrove.org.

By the end of this summer, the San Francisco Public Utilities

Commission (SFPUC) will have installed new automated

water meters throughout San Francisco. These new

meters connect water consumption data to the SFPUCs

wireless network by the hour, helping customers monitor

water usage as well as detect leaks faster than the currentmanual-reading system. Additionally, the SFPUC will

establish a web portal, which will give customers access

to their meter readings and billing information online. Tolearn more about automated meters, visit: www.sfwater.

org/index.aspx?page=51.

And as a reminder, this July, all water bills will be arriving

monthly, instead of bi-monthly. The PUC hopes that monthly

billing will allow for easier budgeting and quicker leak detection.The announcement of this new system will go out in paper

mailing with bills and is being posted on electronic bills as well.

Update On SF PUC's New Automated MetersAnd New Monthly Billing

Photo by Brant Ward


7/10

There is a burgeoning block in the Outer Sunset on Irving Street between 46th and 47thAvenues. This block boasts well-established businesses such as The Last Straw, a boutiqueopen for three decades; unique restaurants like Cajun Pacic, a Louisiana-style eatery openmost weekends; and beachside retail like Mollusk Surf Shop, selling hand-shaped surfboards

since 2005. Most recently, 3 Fish Studios opened its doors and is now an inspiring art spacefor the community. Owners Annie Galvin and Eric Rewitzer are creating colorful works ofart, imaginative prints, and also provide a popular group printmaking class to inspire the artist

in all of us!

Annie, born and raised in Ireland, and Eric, born and raised in Michigan, have embraced theOuter Sunset as a home-away-from-home. Their bright and spacious studio is covered in their

original artwork from robots and Godzilla to variations of the infamous 49-Mile Drive seagulland a bear hugging the State of California. There are postcards, magnets, paintings, prints,and a garden with a giant California-shaped table.

Our ofce will be hosting the artwork of 3 Fish Studios starting the rst week of July. Annieand Eric have graciously provided their artwork so we can represent District 4 at CityHall. We are proud to have such talented artists making a home for their business in ourcommunity. Please come visit our ofce at City Hall, room 264 and see what 3 Fish Studios

has done with our space. We also recommend dropping by their studio at 4541 Irving Streetand meeting them in-person. They will undoubtedly wow you with their creative use of color,bold prints, and imaginative original artwork. Visit them online at www.3shstudios.com.

To Be Featured in City Hall Office

3 Fish Studios

3 Fish Stu

4541 Irving St. & 46th www.3shstudios.


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July 3 | Wednesday | 7:00pm

People of Parkside Sunset (POPS) Monthly Meeting

(formerly Taraval Parkside Merchants Association)

POPS sponsors special events, advocates on behalf of the neighborhood, and works with residents and

other merchants to improve the community.Taraval Police Station | 2345 24th AvenueFor more information: www.sf-pops.com

July 4 | Thursday | 3:00pmAmericas Cup Opening Ceremony

The Americas Cup Opening Ceremony on the Americas Cup Pavilion stage wil l launch the Summer of

Racing and celebrate 30 years of the Louis Vuitton Cup with pageantry, fun and international culture.Americas Cup Pavillion | Piers 27 & 29

For more information: www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004ACCF66BAEA4

July 7 | Sunday| 11:00am 4:00pm

Sunday Streets Golden Gate Park & Great Highway

Sunday Streets encourages health, community and fun by creating a large, temporary, public spacethrough closing off streets to automobile trafc, and opening them to

pedestrians, bicyclists, and activities.

Great Highway (upper) | Lincoln Way to Sloat BoulevardFor more information: www.sundaystreetssf.com

July 7, 14, 21 & 28 | Sundays | 2:00pm

Stern Grove Festival 76th Season

Every year since 1938, these admission-free performances have brought outdoor entertainment toSan Francisco. Every Sunday this summer, come enjoy family-friendly art, music and entertainment. July

7: San Francisco Symphony, July 14: Kronos Quartet, July 21: Red Baraat, July 28: San Francisco Ballet.For more information: www.sterngrove.org

July 10 | Wednesday| 10:30amAdult and Disability Resource Center Opening of a New Sunset Outstation

Aging and Adult Services other key community representatives will join the opening event at Sunset

branch library on July 10, 2013. All community members are welcome. For more information, visit

www.ecs-sf.org, or contact Lolita Kintanar, Director of Senior Services, 415-487-3300 or email CarolMo, [email protected].

Sunset Branch Library |1305 18th Avenue @ Irving St.

July 10 | Wednesday| 5:30pmOuter Sunset Merchants and Professionals Association (OSMPA)

The OSMPA fosters the trade and industrial interests of its membership, promotes the advancement

of the Irving Street District; and provides a place for the open exchange of ideas, discussions and

adoption of methods and policies for the good of the neighborhood and the members.

Hard Wear Store | 2401 Irving Street at 25th Avenue

For more information: www.irvingstreetmerchants.com

July 10 | Wednesday| 6:00pm 7:30pm

West Sunset Park Improvement Project

The Recreation and Park Department invites you to attend the rst in a series of meetings to discussupcoming capital improvements for this park facility. Everyone is invited to come and share your

thoughts and ideas.Ortega Branch Library | 3223 Ortega Street @ 39th Avenue

Contact: Dan Mauer, Project Manager

Phone: (415) 581-2542 Email: [email protected]

Upcoming Events


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July 15 | Monday | 6:00pmSPEAK (Sunset-Parkside Education and Action Committee) Monthly

Meeting

Educating and informing residents about matters of mutual concern to the community, and, totake community concerns to elected ofcials and public agencies to work together to improve

the quality of life in the community.Grace Lutheran Church | 3201 Ulloa Street and 33rd Avenue

Contact: [email protected]

July 16 | Tuesday | 7:00pmTaraval Police Station Community Meeting

Come listen to the Captains update and hear public safety news from around the community.

To sign up for Taraval Stations newsletter, email [email protected] Lovie Ward Recreation Center | 650 Capitol Ave. @ Montana St.

For more information: www.sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=858

July 18 | Thursday | 6:30pm 8:00pmSunset District Blueprint: Land Use Meeting

Hear from City Agencies about upcoming projects in District 4 and provide your ideas and

suggestions for land use priorities.Grace Lutheran Church | 3201 Ulloa St. and 33rd Ave.

For more information: www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=14943

July 19 | Friday | 10:00am 11:00am

Sunset District Blueprint Drop-In Hours

Come discuss your ideas with Supervisor Tang on how to improve the Sunset District.

Sheng-Kee Bakery | 1941 Irving St. @ 21st Ave.Visit: http://www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=14943 or call our ofce at (415) 554-7460

July 19 | Friday | 11:30am 12:30pm

Sunset District Blueprint Drop-In HoursCome discuss your ideas with Supervisor Tang on how to improve the Sunset District.

Stern Grove Dog Park | Crestlake Dr. @ Vale Ave.

(head down steep driveway to parking lot, proceed south down walking path to dog play area)

Visit: http://www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=14943 or call our ofce at (415) 554-7460

July 20 | Saturday | 3:00pm

The Art of Seeding with Jonathan Silverman

Find out how to plant seeds. Take home your very own seedling and learn how to take care ofit. Best for ages 2 and up with accompanying family members. FREE.

Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval St. at 22nd Ave.For more information: www.sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

July 26 | Friday | 9:00am 10:00amSunset District Blueprint Drop-In Hours

Come discuss your ideas with Supervisor Tang on how to improve the Sunset District.

Devils Teeth Baking Company | 3876 Noriega St. @ 46 th Ave.Visit: http://www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=14943 or call our ofce at (415) 554-7460

July 27 | Saturday | 3:00pm

Magic, Ventriloquism and Puppets with Tony Borders

Children will delight in this exciting and laugh-out-loud show. Best for ages 3-11. FREE.Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval St. at 22nd Ave.

For more information: www.sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

Upcoming Events


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Sunset District Blueprint

JUNE 2013

43rd Annual San Francisco Pride Parade

Transportation & Pedestrian Safety Meeting

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Hep B Free Outreach at Walgr

OUT AND ABOUT

AT&T and the San Francisco Giants created a unique event called the Comm

All-Stars. Each year ve deserving commorganizations are awarded grants of $1recogition of the great work they are

serving our community. This year, we proud to learn that Sunset Youth Services

District 4 was one of the recipients. Steuckle, co-founder, accepts the award, h

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