Supervisor Tang's June 2014 Newsletter.pdf

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Di rict 4 | Sunset | ParksideSupervisor Katy Tang

Message From the Supervisor

2014JUNE

City Budget Process

From funding transportation improvements

to investing in capital infrastructure tosupporting social service programs, abalanced and comprehensive budget is vital

in maintaining the economic health and network of

services in San Francisco. At the end of May, MayorEdwin Lee was tasked with presenting an updated,balanced budget that closed a $66.7 million GeneralFund budget shortfall for the 2014-2015 scal year,and a $133.4 million General Fund budget shortfallfor the 2015-2016 scal year.

At the same time, the Budget Committee for theBoard of Supervisors has been holding budgetoverview meetings with all city departments.

Departmental budget proposals were heard inMay certain departments, and they will continue

throughout June.

There are numerous opportunities for Sunset Districtresidents to provide input and help shape budgetpolicy. Public comment is available at each BudgetCommittee departmental meeting. In addition, on

June 20, the Budget Committee will hold a publichearing for all residents and stakeholders to come

and provide comment on the budget. The publichearing will begin at 10:00 a.m. in Room 250 (BoardChamber) of City Hall and will end when public

testimony is completed. The Budget Committee will

hold their nal budget deliberations the followingweek, and the full Board of Supervisors will be able

to vote to approve or deny the budget in mid-July.

I encourage all interested Sunset District residents

to attend the public hearing and present their testimony on what San Franciscos budget prioritiesshould be. Our of ce has also been meeting withcommunity leaders, organizations, and stakeholdersabout budget priorities for the Sunset District.Together, we will ensure our Citys budget for thenext two scal years encompasses and supports thepriorities for both the Sunset District and the Cityas a whole.

For more information on the budget process and the current status of the 2014-2015 budget, you canvisit the following websites:

Mayors Of ce of Public Policy and Finance: www.sfmayor.org/index.aspx?page=873The Mayors proposed budget can be viewed anddownloaded at this website.

Controllers Of ce: www.sfcontroller.orgThe Controllers Of ce website has of cial budgetordinances, budget projects, overtime reports, theCity Five-Year Financial Plan and external annual

nancial reports.

SFOpenBook Transparency Portal:http://openbook.sfgov.org/SFOpenBook provides easy access to a numberof interactive tools, reports, and other contenton the Citys economy, nances and operationalperformances.

City H all, Room 244 , 1 Dr. Carlto n B. Goodlett PlaceSan Francisco, CA 94102(415) 554-7460 | katy. tang@sf gov.org | www.sfbos.org/tang

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Message from the Supervisor (continued)

SFMTA Transportation 2030 Open House

Last month I introduced a $500 million General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) along with Mayor Lee and withunanimous co-sponsorship from members of the Board of Supervisors to address long-needed repairs andupgrades to our citys transpor tation infrastructure. The SFMTA currently provides more than 700,000 trips on anaverage weekday and is a signi cant resource for our residents who rely on public transportation.

After decades of underinvestment in our transportationinfrastructure, Mayor Lee convened a task force toinvestigate San Francisco's transportation problemsand recommend ways to achieve improved transit,better roads and safer streets. The Transpor tation 2030package is what has come out of that effort, and it isa strategic infrastructure investment program that willhelp ll the transportation funding gap and work toaddress these urgent needs to give our residents the

transportation system we need and deserve in everypart of the city.

The funding from the GO Bond would go to improvingour transit system to provide faster and more reliableservice, which is something that is vital to our Westsidecommunities, as we have some of the longest commutes in San Francisco. By funding SFMTA's Transportation EffectivenessProject (TEP), we can improve travel time by 20 percent on Muni Rapid Network routes, such as the N-Judah. The GOBond would also help fund safety and accessibility at transit stops, such as investing in lighting, way nding and infrastructureimprovements.

As Muni riders, we all are aware that delays are often caused by maintenance issues, such as broken doors. Through the GOBond, we would invest in repairing and upgrading maintenance facilities to improve the ef ciency of vehicle maintenance.Through the GO Bond, we would also be able to create capital improvements along key transit corridors.

Pedestrian safety is something we need to continually invest in to make our streets safer for everyone. The GO Bond wouldalso help to fund pedestrian safety through focused engineering effor ts at high-injury locations. With the GO Bond, we caninvest in near-term measures that are cost-effective as well as permanent infrastructure. Through funding the installationof more modern traf c signals and pedestrian countdown signals, we can also improve pedestrian safety throughout ourneighborhoods. Finally, through building complete streets that enable safe and convenient travel for all users, we can makebicycle network and pedestrian improvements that are coordinated with paving projects to maximize ef ciency.

This measure, if passed by voters, would not increase proper ty tax rates. It is our City's policy that new GO bonds are onlyproposed as the City retires existing debt. Last year, bonds were repaid and the Citys proper ty tax base grew, creating anopportunity to issue the Transportation 2030 GO Bond measure without any increase to proper ty taxes.

If you would like to learn more about the Transportation 2030 funding package, join the SFMTA along with our of cefor a District 4 and District 7 community open house on Thursday, June 5 th from 6:00pm 7:30pm at St. StephensChurch Event Center at 475 Eucalyptus Drive and 22 nd Avenue.

For more information, visit www.sftransportation2030.com .

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In June 2008 and June 2010, the voters of San Francisco overwhelmingly passed the Quality Teacher Education Act of 2008and the School Facilities Special Tax of 2010 to provide critically needed funds to the San Francisco Uni ed School District.

For the 2014-15 tax year, these assessments will levy the following charges for homeowners:

The Quality Teacher and Education Act of 2008 (appears as SF-Teacher Suppor t on property tax bills): $224.56 perparcelThe School Facilities Special Tax of 2010 (appears as SFUSD Facilities District on property tax bills) : $34.64 for single-familydwellings, condominiums and commercial proper ties and $17.34 per unit in apartments, ats or mixed-use dwellings

In accordance with the language of these ballot measures, homeowners may apply to have certain parcels exempted from oneor both of these levies for the 2014-15 tax year, provided they meet speci c criteria:

For the Quality Teacher and Education Act of 2008, the owner of the parcel must occupy it as their primary residence andbe 65 years or older on or before June 30, 2015.For the School Facilities Special Tax of 2010, the unit must be the primary residence of an occupant (either an owner or

tenant) who will be 65 years or older on or before June 30, 2015.

To apply for this exemption, please download the form from SFUSDs website here: http://www.sfusd.edu/en/assets/sfusd-staff/2014-2015%20Senior%20Citizen%20Exemption%20Application.pdf.

SFUSD also encourages you to visit the districts Senior Exemption Of ce home pag e at http://www.sfusd.edu/en/about-sfusd/voter-initiatives/senior-citizen-exemption.html to learn more or contact their of ce here:

Senior Citizen Exemption Of ce135 Van Ness Avenue, Room 112

San Francisco, CA 94102Phone: (415) 355-2203Fax: (415) 241-6684Email:seniorexemptionof [email protected] uWebsite: http://www.sfusd.edu/en/about-sfusd/voter-initiatives/senior-citizen-exemption.htmlOf ce Hours: Monday Friday 8: 30 AM 4:30PM

Please be aware that the deadline for the exemption application is June 30, 2014 and homeowners must renew theirapplication every year in order to be exempted for the coming tax year. There is no automatic renewal.

SFUSD Senior Citizen ExemptionApplication Due June 30th

Take some time to relax this summer with your favorite book, andearn prizes while reading it! Children, teens and adults can sign up

to track their reading time this summer beginning May 31 st throughAugust 10 th . Weekly raf e prizes include tickets to the Bay Area

Discovery Museum for children, SF Giants tickets for teens, and Academy ofSciences tickets for adults. To learn more and view recommended book lists,visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=2000597001 . To sign up for Summer ReadSF, visitwww.sfpl.org/summerread .

Summer Read SF

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The purpose of the Citys Chapter 14B Local Business Enterprise (LBE) program is to help small local businesses competeffectively for City contracts. This summer, community outreach will be conducted throughout San Francisco to help inforlegislative and administrative improvements to the program. Your feedback is vital to ensure that the LBE program continues tsupport local businesses and the community in the City contracting process.

Key components of this outreach include workshops and surveys to engage small businesses in order to identify common benefits andchallenges associated with the LBE program. The results of this work will be combined into a summary of community feedback. Thgoal is to use this information to help inform improvements to legislative and administrative aspects of the Contract Monitoring Divisio(CMD), and specifically to enhance the Chapter 14B LBE program.

There will be a workshop held in the Sunset on Friday June 20 th from 9:30am to 11:30am at the Ortega Branch Library located at3223 Ortega Street and 39 th Avenue. To find out about the 14B LBE program and other workshops being held around San Francisco,visitwww.sflbe14b.com. For more information contact Amanda Moreland with Davis & Associates Communications, Inc.at [email protected] or (415) 274-1821. Join the mailing list by [email protected].

Ou each to Improve Chapter Local Business Enterprise Prog

As part of the Sewer System Improvement Program (SSIP), theSan Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is planninginfrastructure improvements in each of San Franciscos eightwatersheds for the next 20+ years. These improvements will

include grey and green infrastructure. Grey infrastructure includes pipesand tunnels, and green infrastructure includes rain gardens and permeablepavement. These improvements will address challenges including ooding,aging infrastructure, seismic safety, and water quality in the Bay andOcean.

The SFPUC is gathering input on potential green infrastructureimprovements for the Westside Urban Watershed Assessment. The

Westside watershed includes the Richmond, Sunset and Lake Mercedwatersheds. Green infrastructure will keep stormwater out of thesewer system and potentially reduce combined sewer discharges on the

beaches. Green infrastructure provides bene ts such as neighborhoodbeauti cation, pedestrian improvements, open space improvementsand habitat connectivity. Green infrastructure can include rain gardens,permeable paving, green roofs, constructed wetlands, and rainwaterharvesting.

Through the Westside Urban Watershed Assessment, residents canprovide input on potential locations for green infrastructure in the

Westside watershed. Join the SFPUCs public open house on June 19 th from 5:30pm 8:00pm at the County Fair Building, located at 9 th Avenue and Lincoln Way, just inside Golden Gate Park.

Visit www.sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=615 to learn more. To ll out the survey on where you think green infrastructureimprovements can be made, visit www.p1.westside.metroquest.com/ .

SFPUC We side Urban Watershed AssesOpen House June 1

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Our of ce was proud to recognize Ike Kwon, General

Manager of the California Academy of Sciences, asour District 4 Honoree for Asian Paci c AmericanHeritage Month. This years theme was Celebrating

Innovations and Ike has truly been an innovator in the community.Through Ikes leadership, the California Academy of Scienceshas seen vast improvement in conservation and sustainabilityefforts and earthquake safety preparedness. His commitment tohis employees shows his compassion and engagement with hisimmediate community, and he carries a personal philosophy ofbeing civically engaged. Our of ce would like to thank him forhis commitment and service to our community, and we look

forward to continuing our strong partnership.

APA Heritage Month Di rict 4 HonorIke Kwon

Our of ce was honored to recognize Albert Chowfrom Great Wall Hardware as the District 4honoree for Small Business Month. This years themewas Small Business, Shaping Our Communities,

and Great Wall Hardware, which was started by Albert andhis family in 1983, has been a positive in uence on TaravalStreet. Albert is also an active member of the Taraval ParksideMerchants Association, now called the People of Parkside Sunset(POPS), and has had a strong hand in shaping the organization

and sustaining this important community group. Albertscommitment and service to our community serves as a model

to our of ce and the small business community. We thank himfor shaping the Parkside neighborhood, the Taraval corridor andour merchants association, and we encourage you to visit Great

Wall Hardware at 1821 Taraval Street and 27 th Avenue for all ofyour general hardware needs. Visit www.greatwallhardware.com

to learn more.

Small Business Month Di rict 4 HoAlbert Chow of Great Wall Hardw

6Albert with his wife, Reiko

Ike Kwon with Alison Brown


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As part of the $412 million Earthquake Safety and EmergencyResponse (ESER) Bond that was approved by voters in June

2010, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)began a series of improvements to the Citys alternativewater supply system in the summer of 2013. This program includes theconstruction of SFPUC cisterns, which are underground water storage

tanks that supply the emergency re ghting system. There will be a total of six cisterns constructed in District 4, with nal completion byNovember 2014.

Cistern sites were selected strategically such that they can mostquickly address potential future res and help distribute water in areascurrently lacking the infrastructure to do so. Site selection also took intoconsideration the site conditions and construction feasibility. Out of 131

potential sites, the locations were selected through 16 planning workshops based on 23 criteria focusing on value to re ghtingefforts as well as site conditions. The ESER Bond will fund approximately 30 new cisterns. Cistern sites in District 4 include:

35 th Ave. and Irving St. (completion by June 2014)36 th Ave. and Wawona St. (complete)37 th Ave. and Lawton St. (complete)37 th Ave. and Ortega St. (complete)37 th Ave. and Rivera St. (complete)37 th Ave. and Ulloa St. (completion by September 2014)

Though the construction of these cisterns has caused temporary disruption to the neighborhood, it is important that the

City install the necessary infrastructure to ensure that all residents in every neighborhood are safe during the event of a reemergency.

To learn more about the ESER Bond, visit: www.sfearthquakesafety.org . If you have any questions about the installation of these cisterns in your area, please contact our of ce at (415) 554-7460.

Emergency Fire ghting Water SyCi erns Upda

We would like to introduce you to SF72 ( wwwsf72.org), San Francisco's new hub for emergencypreparedness. Through this website, you will ndinformation about what to do in an emergency,

simple steps to get connected, and useful guides to help you get prepared. Share SF72 with a friendand help your loved ones andour city be prepared for any type of emergency.

Emergencies are opportunities to come together and support those around you. Sharing a meal, book, or phone charger is evenmore meaningful in the days after an emergency than before. Sharing experiences can go a long way. Watch www.sf72.org/stories tosee how people in your community are sharing and preparing together. What would you share? Star t with your plan and send it toyour friends and family: www. sf72.org/plan .

Junes Emergency PreparednesGet Familiar with SF7

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he 77 th season Stern Grove Festival begins June 22 nd with a performance by none other than Smokey Robinson!This free concer t is completely open to the public and will be held each Sunday at 2:00pm throughout the summer,concluding on August 24 th . This season features a multitude of artists spanning genres of music, including the SanFrancisco Symphony (July 6 th), Andrew Bird and the Hands of Glory (August 3 rd) and the Zombies (August 24 th).

The Stern Grove Festivals admission-freeperformances began in 1938, shortly after the grovewas donated to the City by Rosalie Stern, husbandof local civic leader Sigmund Stern. Since then, SternGrove has undergone numerous changes, includinga renovation of the amphitheatre, which houses astage and bleacher seating, and is surrounded byeucalyptus, r, and redwood trees. For the past 77years, the Stern Grove Festival Association has alwaysstrived to meet its mission: to provide both visitorsand residents free high-quality performances, as wellas performance opportunities for artists to presentvaried genres for a diverse audience and to enhanceSan Francisco as a cultural center of the world.Come out and enjoy a wonderful performanceinside Stern Grove! To view the full summer concer tseries schedule , visit:www.sterngrove.org .

Stern Grove Fe ivals 77th Season

In May, the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center(SNBC) bid farewell to its fearless Director, MeganAgee. Our of ce thanks Megan for her over 11years of ser vice to SNBC and the Sunset community.Megan has been an incredible asset to the SunsetDistrict community, and she has worked tirelessly toserve students and families from across our district.

We are also excited to welcome Matt Pemberton onas the new Director of SNBC and are looking forward

to working with him in the coming months and years.Matt comes to SNBC from the San Francisco Uni edSchool Districts ExCEL Department, where heprovided oversight, technical assistance, and support

to after school programs throughout San Francisco including SNBCs programs. Matt is also a lifelongresident of the Sunset District and brings to his role ahuge passion for serving the neighborhood.

SNBCs mission is to connect people to their passion, potential and community. They provide afterschool programs to more than 1,000 students every day in ve Sunset District schools. Additionally, they provide free computer classes, skill-building

classes and family support services. To learn more about SNBC, visit www.snbc.org .

Welcome Ma Pemberton

New Director of SNBC

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K nown for its locally sourced, organic fare served in a warm, handcrafted setting, Outerlands has been a foodiefavorite for both local San Francisco residents and the larger public alike. From savory fare, such as its hot open facedsandwiches with a fried egg on top, to assorted baked goods prepared by up-and-coming pastry star Brooke Mosley,Outerlands offerings have earned it rave reviews and awards. Unsurprisingly, its fans have been anxiously awaiting its

reopening after it closed in December for renovations. Luckily, they didnt have to wait long as Outerlands reopened in May in avenue that is now twice its original size and with a new chef Greg Kuzia Carmel. The restaurant will begin taking reservationsagain in June, which is highly recommended given its popularity. You can salivate over its menu and make reservations at itswebsite: www.outerlandssf.com .

Outerlands4001 Judah Street and 45 th AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94122(415) 661-6140

Merchant Spotlight: OuterlWelcome Back

Our of ce had a great time riding withSunset District residents, includingAssessor-Recorder Carmen Chu, from

the Outer Sunset to City Hall for Bike to Work Day. Our route began at Swell Bicycles(4002 Irving St at 41 st Avenue) where participantswere provided pre-biking fuel from local coffee shopAndytown Coffee Roasters (3655 Lawton Street at43 rd Avenue). From there, we biked through GoldenGate Park to City Hall and learned about the safestroutes to the downtown area from our district.

We would like to thank the San Francisco BicycleCoalition for organizing the event, and Swell Bicyclesand Andytown Coffee Roasters for providing bicycleand food support. We look forward to next yearsevent and will continue to support safe bicyclingefforts in the Sunset District.

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition: www.sfbike.orgSwell Bicycles:www.swellbicycles.com

Andytown Coffee Roasters: www.andytownsf.com

Bike to Work Day 2014 Rec

Thanks to Swell Bicyc

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Ocean Beach Master Planrendering of potential open space

Thank you to the San Francisco Planning and Urban ResearchAssociation (SPUR) for hosting an open house on theOcean Beach Master Plan Implementation Projects on May10. For those who were unable to attend, you can view the

materials from the open house on SPURs website at www.spur.org/oceanbeach .

SPUR presented information about three different implementationstudies currently in progress, as well as a summary of the Ocean Beach Master Plan process and its key moves. The threeimplementation studies include:

Coastal Management Framework:1. Includes testing and re ning the coastal management concepts recommended in the OBMP and mapping out a long-range strategy as well as near-term actions. This framework is a multi-objectiveprocess that considers coastal access, ecological functions, and aesthetics, in addition to protecting infrastructure.

View materials about the Coastal Management Framework Here: http://bit.ly/1jZ0woa .

The immediate-term coastal management plan (2014-2016) will address immediate erosion hazards usingo

softer measures, including sand placement, a sandbag structure, and rubble consolidation.Eventually, managed retreat and beach nourishment will be combined with low-pro le structural protectionofor the Lake Merced Tunnel that is now threatened by coastal erosion.

View the South of Sloat Coastal Management Sequence here: http://vimeo.com/95214292 .

Transportation Study:2. Further develops the circulation and access recommendations from the OBMP. Creates a moredetailed design for roadways, intersections, pedestrian and bicycle access, parking, and open space access. Conductsanalysis and modeling of proposed designs to determine potential performance.

View materials about the Transpor tation Study Here: http://bit.ly/1nw6Nvt .By 2016, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will narrow the Great Highway from 4 lanes to 2 laneso

south of Sloat Boulevard, due to chronic erosion. Additionally, ashing beacons will warn drivers of closures to the Great Highway due to inclement weather by winter of 2014 so drivers can take alternate routes, such asSunset Boulevard.Transportation engineers developed proposals for roadway design and these proposals are currently beingoanalyzed using the citywide traf c model to study their interaction with transportation and land use throughyear 2040. At future stages, the proposals are subject to environmental review under CEQA which will includeadditional community input.The long-term vision includes rerouting traf c from the Great Highway via Sloat and Skyline, coordinatingoimprovements to move traf c safely, and implementing these changes over a 10 -20 year time period.Proposed elements of the long-term vision include: Sloat gateway to Ocean Beach, a road-less coastal trail, newoconnection to For t Funston, safe connections to Lake Merced, coastal access parking, narrowing of the GreatHighway, and roundabouts along Sloat and Skyline, among other proposals.

Open Space Design Study:3. Studies the programming and landscape design of key open spaces at Great Highway southof Sloat and the OShaughnessy Seawall Parking lot and promenade adjacent to Golden Gate Park.

View materials about the Open Space Design Study Here: http://bit.ly/1maIJz1.South of Sloat long-term vision includes a road-less coastal trail, restoration of the beach ecosystems,odirect connections from the beach and trail to the San Francisco Zoo, and trailhead and coastal accessparking.

To provide feedback about the Ocean Beach Master Plan or the Implementation Projects, please email [email protected]

SPUR Open House

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Seniors (60 years or older) are encouraged to come enjoy a healthy lunch, served daily by Project Open Hand at:

Sunset Senior Center1290 5th Avenue at Irving Street(415) 759-9507MEAL TIME: 11:30 AM 12:00 PM

To sign up for lunch, seniors should call 415-447-2480 one day in advance.

Good nutrition is essential for good health, especially among our elderly neighbors. Project Open Hand has been servingnutritious lunches to seniors in San Francisco and Alameda County since 1998.

For more information, please call Project Open Hand at 415-447-2300, or email [email protected] .

Senior Lunch Programat Sunset Senior Center

San Francisco Animal Care & Control1200 15 th Street @ Harrison Street

(415) 554-6364www.animalshelter.sfgov.org

The San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control is San Franciscos only open door animal shelter thataccepts any animal, in any condition, of any temperament. SF ACC is responsible for the Citys stray, injured, abandoned,neglected and mistreated animals, of all species, including wildlife. Services include adoptions, lost pets, animal lawenforcement, dog licensing, animal cruelty and abuse investigations, animal rescue, and disaster planning for pets. SF

ACC is committed to the delivery of effective, courteous, and responsive animal care and control services to the residents ofSan Francisco.

Verily (A355222) Verily is a scrumptious scruffmuf n 5 month terrier mix

with a sweet and loving disposition. She knows how to sit, and cant wait togo to reward-based training classes. A family with children could be a goodt for Verily.

Oliver (A354678) Kitten season is in full swing, but dont let that deter youfrom bringing home an older cat like Oliver. Oliver is a 9 year old white tabby/shorthair mix. Oliver has a gorgeous face with bright orange eyesand he is a super sweet purr machine. Come meet Oliver and see if he isfor you!

Watson (A353888) Watson has a fun hairdo and is an adult male Guinea Pig. He would be ahandsome addition to your household, along with any number of other small animals available atACC from mice, to rabbits, to chickens and doves!

Junes Adoptable AnimalsFrom ACC

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R ecently our of ce hosted Generation Citizen in City Hall for their rst ever Civics Day in San Francisco.

Students from schools all over San Francisco presented projects that ranged on issues from neighborhoodbeauti cation, to urban gardening, to food waste and sustainability.

Generation Citizen is a non-pro t that focuses on civicseducation. The mission of Generation Citizen is to strengthenour nations democracy by empowering young people tobecome engaged and effective citizens. The program focuseson teaching young people direct political action through aninnovative in-class curriculum where students work directlywith local leaders to x problems.

Our of ce visited Alice Fong Yu to talk directly with their

students about their project, which focused on La Playa Park,a neighborhood green space located at La Playa Street and

Judah that has been created and cared for by the communityfor over a decade. The students were excited to talk directlywith our of ce, which has been working with the communityon this project for years.

On May 9 th, students from all over San Francisco gathered at City Hall to present their projects. Students fromAbraham Lincoln High School created a dynamic program for addressing food waste at their school. Becausestudents are required to take food from various food groups, many students take food they do not want and

then throw it away. The Lincoln High School participants created a donation basket where students can place their unwanted foods and allow other students who may want these foods to access them. This was a quick xfor a big waste problem.

To address the source of the problem, students met with the distributor of the school lunches to work with themon adjusting their menus to prevent food waste. This wasafter the students administered a survey to their peers tolearn more out students' lunch preferences. Additionally,

the students are working with the San Francisco Uni edSchool District to change its policy on purchasing foodin containers that are not compostable. Teams fromLincoln High School and Alice Fong Yu both won theChange Maker awards for their respective grade levels.

We applaud the students for their attentiveness to issueswithin their community, and for nding creative solutions

to them.

For more information about Generation Citizen, visitwww.generationcitizen.org .

Generation Citizen:Alice Fong Yu & Lincoln High School

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With Alice Fong Yu Students

With Lincoln High Students


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June 5 | Thursday | 5:30pm 7:00pmSFMTA Transportation 2030 Open House

Find out how Transportation 2030 will help improve our transit system and learn about ballot measures tocomplete critical transportation and pedestrian safety infrastructure projects throughout the City by 2030.

St. Stephens Church Event Center | 475 Eucalyptus Drive and 22 nd AvenueFor more information: www.sfmta.com/projects-planning/projects/transportation-2030

June 5 | Thursday | 7:00pmPeople 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 24 th AvenueFor more information: www.sf-pops.com

June 3 | Saturday | 3:00pm 4:00pmButton Up!

Celebrate Summer Break and make some buttons. We'll be using recycled magazines and comics. You can alsodraw your own picture or bring one in. Pin them to your bag, jacket, shirt, etc. Buttons are 1 inch in diameter.

For ages 8-18.Parkside Librar y | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd AvenueFor more information, contact: Dorcas at [email protected]

June 8 | Sunday| 11:00am 4:00pmSunday Streets Golden Gate Park & Great Highway

This scenic Sunday Streets travels along the Great Highway from Sloat to Lincoln, along MLK Drive, and MiddleDrive through Golden Gate Park. Strap on those skates, and come explore the west side of the city, you are sure tohave a great day while getting some ser ious exercise! From Lindy in the Park, to the Skatin Place, to Ocean Beach,

there is something for everyone along this route!Great Highway (upper) | Lincoln Way to Sloat Boulevard

For more information: www.sundaystreetssf.com

June 8 | Sunday | 3:00pmCartooning Workshop

Local artist and recent Fulbright Scholarship award winner Cara Goldstein will teach you how to create your owncharacters and tell a story. You will learn the facial expressions, how to turn the head, and make your character

move. We will also cover how to ink and color your character. You will create a mini comic book!Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39 th Avenue

For more information, visit www.sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601

June 10 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:00pmShadow Puppets: Spin me a Shadow, Tell me a Tale

Discover the magical world of shadow puppetry with Daniel Barash of THE SHADOW PUPPET WORKSHOP.In this 45-minute assembly program, Daniel will rst introduce audience members to the art of shadowpuppetry,including numerous puppets from Southeast Asia. He will then perform shadow puppetry versions of best-loved

stories from around the world. Audience members will be encouraged to participate throughout the program, andvolunteers will be invited to help perform the shows. See you in the land of shadows!

Parkside Librar y | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd AvenueFor more information, visit www.sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

June 10 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:00pmWhy is That Bridge Orange?

San Francisco for the Curious: A Book Talk with Author Art Peterson Join author Art Peterson as he shows a livelyvideo of San Francisco photos drawn from the book, accompanied by San Francisco songs. Listen to ve of the

short essays in the book ranging from a piece on the origins of topless dancing to a description of how a cable carworks. For adults.


Upcoming Events

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June 11 | 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 IrvingStreet 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 and 25 th Avenue

For more information: www.irvingstreetmerchants.com

June 11| Wednesday | 6:30pmTransition to Middle School

Parents for Public Schools offers this session for parents/guardians of upcoming 6th graders entering San Francisco'spublic schools. Learn how to work with your child's school and get advice from experienced parents.

Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39 th AvenueFor more information, visit www.sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601

June 13| Friday | 3:00pmFriday Movies for Kids: The Princess and the Frog

This fairy tale set in Jazz Age-era New Orleans tells the story of young Tiana and her fateful kiss with a frog princewho desperately wants to be human again. G; 97 minutes; 2009.


June 14 | Saturday | 8:00amFree Spay/Neuter for Cats and Dogs in the Sunset

Join San Francisco Animal Care & Control and the Peninsula Humane Society and have your cat or dog xed forFREE! Cats and dogs will be accepted rst come rst serve from 8:00 9:00am. Surgery will be performed by a

licensed vet inside of the surger y vehicle. One pet per family, no dogs over 80lbs, and no pets over 8 years old. Petsmust fast from midnight on the night before surgery and be current on vaccinations. Pets may drink water after

midnight. This event will be ongoing at this location and will be held on 7/12 and 8/9.Sunset Elementary School Parking Lot | 1920 41 st Avenue and Ortega Street

Call Peninsula Humane Society for more info: (650) 340-7022 x387

June 14 | Saturday | 11:00am 3:00pm2014 Housing Expo: A Homeownership Resource Fair

Future homebuyers can nd out about new SF developments, understand the process to buy Below Market Rate(BMR) homes, and learn about affordable properties for sale. Current homeowners can negotiate with servicers,

modify your loan, or nd out about grants and low interest loans for home repairs. The SF Housing Expo is brought to you by a coalition of Homeownership SF and its member organizations working in par tnership with the city of

San Francisco to increase homeownership among low-income and minority households.St. Marys Cathedral | 1111 Gough Street and Ellis Street

For more information: www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-san-francisco-housing-expo-tickets-10711924655

June 17 | 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 TaravalStations newsletter, email [email protected].

Taraval Police Station | 2345 24 th Avenue and Taraval StreetFor more information: www.sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=858

June 19 | Thursday | 3:00pm 5:00pmClaymation

You can be a clay-animator! For ages 8-18.Parkside Librar y | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue

For more information and to register, please contact Dorcas at [email protected]

Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events June 19 | Thursday | 5:30pm 7:00pm

SFPUC Urban Watershed Assessment Open HouseProvide your input on where green infrastructure like rain gardens and permeable pavement should go in the

Westside watershed, which includes the Richmond, Sunset and Lake Merced watersheds. Green infrastructure willhelp keep stormwater out of the sewer system and potentially reduce combined sewer discharges on

Ocean Beach.Golden Gate Park County Fair Building | 9 th Avenue and Lincoln Way

Website: www.sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=615Survey: www.p1.westside.metroquest.com/ .

June 20 | Friday | 9:30am 11:30amChapter 14B Local Business Enterprise Program Meeting

This workshop is to gather feedback on how to best improve the Citys Chapter 14B Local Business Enterprise(LBE) program. The feedback gathered at the workshop will help imform legislative and administrative

improvements to the program, and your feedback is vital to ensure that the LBE program continues to supportlocal businesses and the community in the City contracting process.

Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueFor more information visit www.s be14b.co m or join the mailing list at [email protected]

June 20| Friday | 3:00pmFriday Movies for Kids: Planes

A cropdusting plane with a fear of heights lives his dream of competing in a famous around-the-world aerial race.PG; 91 minutes; 2013.


June 22 nd and 29 th | Sundays | 2:00pmStern Grove Festival 77th Season

Every year since 1938, these admission-free performances have brought outdoor entertainment to San Francisco.Every Sunday this summer (June 22 August 24), come enjoy family-friendly ar t, music and entertainment.

June 22 nd: Smokey Robinson, June 29 th: Allen Stone

Stern Grove | 19 th

Avenue and Sloat BoulevardFor the full lineup, visit: www.sterngrove.org/home/concertsevents/2014-season/

June 27 | Friday | 3:00pmFriday Movies for Kids: Frozen

Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions and a hilarioussnowman named Olaf in a race to nd Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal

winter. PG; 102 minutes; 2013.Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39 th Avenue

For more information, visit www.sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601

June 28| Saturday | 4:00pm 5:00pmMagic with Mike Della Penna

Magician Mike Della Penna creates wonder and laughter with his amazing and playful magic performances forchildren. Free magic book for every child!


June 28 th & 29 th | Saturday & Sunday San Francisco Pride 44th Annual Celebration & Parade

Parade begins Sunday 6/29 at 10:30am at Market & Beale and ends at Market & 8th. Walk with Supervisor KatyTang and San Francisco Animal Care and Control! Join our contingent by emailing [email protected] .

Celebration is Saturday 6/28 in downtown Civic Center from Noon to 6:00pm.Visit:www.sfpride.org

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OUTAND ABOUTMAY 2014

Generation CitizenPresentation at Alice Fong Yu

Sunset Youth ServicesFundraiser withDawn Steuckle

Appreciation for the LincolnHigh School PTSA

Cistern Press Event

Bike to Work Day

Supervisor Tang's June 2014 Newsletter.pdf

Documents

Transcript of Supervisor Tang's June 2014 Newsletter.pdf