Supervisor Farrell Spring 2012 Newsletter

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In the midst of a very busy time here in City Hall, Im excited to sharewith you my latest newsletter.

Recent headlines have been full of talk about the Warriors coming toSan Francisco and the 49ers leavingdiscussions and negotiations

which I have been deeply involved in. In terms of legislation, monthsof work has paid off as I recently introduced a number of new piecesof legislation, including a small business jobs bill, as well as legislationto improve and extend our Citys film rebate program, both of which

will be voted on at the Board in the upcoming months. My condoconversion legislation that I previously mentioned is also in its finalstages of drafting and should be introduced within weeks.

District 2 in particular has been busy with a number of big projects,including the Presidio Parkway/Doyle Drive replacement, as well asdiscussions with CPMC over their plans to build a new hospital onCathedral Hill. The ultimate vote on CPMC should happen thissummer. Our district will continue to remain active through thesummer as we ramp up for the Americas Cup races in August, and getready for Fleet Week once again in early October.

My office will continue to be very active and engaged in our neighborhoods throughout the summerif youhave any questions please feel free to reach out to my office anytime - contact information for my office isdirectly below.

RECENT LEGISLATION AND POLICY UPATEOffice of Supervisor Mark Farrell

1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102Phone: (415) 554-7752 Fax: (415) 554-7843

Legislative Aides: [email protected] & [email protected]


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49ers

As a long-time 49ers season ticket holder and die-hard fan, for the last 12months I have been working with Mayor Ed Lee and team owner Jed

York to see if there was any possibility to keep the 49ers in SanFrancisco. Unfortunately that ship had sailed long before I took office,

so my goals has been to protect the City financially, and to preserve apartnership between the City and the team, as they prepare to move to

their new stadium in Santa Clara. After months of intense negotiations, I introduced a lease amendment forthe 49ers at Candlestick outlining a mutually beneficial agreement with the San Francisco 49ers and the City.Currently, the 49ers contract to play at Candlestick Park extends through the 2014 season until early 2015.In light of the groundbreaking on the stadium in Santa Clara and their anticipated construction timetable, thelease agreement gives the 49ers an option to leave Candlestick a year early. In consideration for the option toleave one year early, the City gains the following:

$1 million for the Recreation and Park Budget (whether or not the option is exercised) If the option is exercised, the Recreation and Park Department will be made whole on any

anticipated revenues that they would have received during the 2015 season

Current Candlestick employees will be offered jobs at the new stadium in Santa Clara Most importantly, San Francisco will partner as the lead city with the 49ers to bring a Super Bowl to

San Francisco and the new stadium as early as 2016, which will bring hundreds of millions of dollars ofeconomic activity to our City.

More than anything I do not want to see the San Francisco 49ers leave our city, but I wholeheartedly believethis new agreement protects San Francisco and maintains a solid relationship with the team and will bring anincredible amount of economic activity to San Francisco as the host city for the next Bay Area Super Bowl.

Small Business Jobs BillOne of the first things I did when I got to City Hall was meet with ourCitys economist to figure out how we can put people back to work. As

we saw last year, the City gave big companies, such as Twitter, incentivesto stay in San Francisco through payroll tax exemptions. Iwholeheartedly supported those efforts as they were necessary foreconomic growth and for job stimulation, but I knew we needed to domore.

After working with small business owners across many neighborhoods in San Francisco and our economist, Iintroduced a bill on April 17th to create small business jobs in San Francisco by permitting a limited payrolltax incentive for small businesses. The exemption will allow small businesses with a payroll under $500,000to expand their payroll by $250,000 absent San Francisco's 1.5% payroll tax. I'm thrilled that six of mycolleagues have signed on including Supervisors David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Sean Elsbernd,Eric Mar and Scott Wiener as co-sponsors. I've always said that small businesses are the heart and soul ofour neighborhoods in San Francisco. It is estimated that this legislation will create hundreds of jobs by

removing barriers to small business expansion. This legislation will take approximately two to three monthsto get through the legislative process before it becomes law. We will keep you posted on its progress.

Film Rebate ProgramOn April 24, 2012, I introduced legislation to extend the Scene in SanFrancisco film rebate program building on my legislation to draw morefilm production to San Francisco. A robust local film industry not onlybrings jobs to our economy, but also creates more opportunities toshowcase our incredible city to the big screen. The legislation will add $2


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agreement to host the Americas Cup sailing race, and we can now officially look forward to one of the mostspectacular sporting events in history. The races will be incredible for our City and for District 2 and they

will bring San Francisco to the world.

For the first time since 1992, the Americas Cup races will be broadcast on network television by NBC. In2012 (just a few months away), the Americas Cup World Series races will take place in the San Francisco Bay

from August 21-26 and then again from October 4-7 which also coincides with Fleet Week. We are workinghard behind the scenes to make sure all the issues that pertain to crowds are addressed in advance. Racingfor the Louis Vuitton Cup (theAmericas Cup Challenger Series) will take place in July and August of 2013.

The winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup will challenge defending championORACLE Racing Teamcommencing on Saturday, September 7-22, 2013. My office continues to focus on how the races are going toaffect District 2 and will provide updates as we get closer to event.

Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) Charter AmendmentOn March 6, 2012, I introduced a charter amendment with five of mycolleagues for the November election to repeal ranked-choice voting forcitywide elections in San Francisco. The charter amendment will return SanFranciscos election system to the more democratic run-off process for citywide

offices including Mayor, District Attorney, Sheriff, City Attorney, Treasurer,Assessor-Recorder and Public Defender.

Although I would have preferred to eliminate ranked-choice voting for all SanFrancisco elections - which includes Supervisorial electionsmy original version did not have the necessarysupport to make it to the ballot. However, I am pleased that six members of the Board of Supervisors havecome together to eliminate RCV for city-wide elections. Over the next several months, I will be working withmy colleagues to place this charter amendment on the November ballot. It will take a vote of the people torepeal ranked-choice voting for city-wide offices and to reinstate a top-two run-off. Stay tunes.

Hearing on the Citys Real Estate Management PoliciesEarlier this year, I asked our Budget & Legislative Analysts Office toreview the Citys general property management policies. The report

described the Citys management of its real estate as dysfunctional,incomplete and inaccurate, with numerous errors and misclassifications.

The report also revealed that San Francisco has failed to do anything with13 of 15 properties that were listed as surplus property in 2004. There area total of 597 properties overseen by city departments, including 42

buildings previously identified as surplus and at least another 26 that could be considered surplus. Theresults of the reports are concerning at best. Thus I called for a hearing to get to the bottom of this. To havedozens of potential properties lying around vacant is irresponsible and we need to fix the problem. I lookforward to a hearing at the Government Audit & Oversight Committee in late June.

DISTRICT 2 UPDATE

Golden Gate Bridge 75thAnniversaryThe Golden Gate Bridge is turning 75 this year, and people from allover the world are going to descend on San Francisco, and District 2in particular, to celebrate the bridges historic birthday. To mark theBridges anniversary, organizers are putting the finishing touches onthe official Golden Gate Bridge Festival, which is going to take placeover Memorial Day weekendspecifically, Sunday, May 27th.


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Starting at 11:00am and concluding with a grand finale and fireworks show at 9:30 pm., the festival will becentered at Crissy Field and along the Marina Green, so Marina residents should get prepared for a busy

weekend!

The festival itself is going to include a number of elements, including music and dance performances, artinstallations, historical exhibits, classic car and boat displays, and a ton of other family-friendly activities

which I was excited to hear about. This entire festival is free, and from what I have heard in my meetingswith the organizers, this is one birthday party that you dont want to miss!

Yet, all of us who live in District 2 also appreciate the logistical challenges that come when a popular publicevent subsumes the Marina and the surrounding area. While festival activities will be staged over four milesalong the waterfront to help disperse crowds, we can fully expect that our neighborhoods, and in particularthe Marina, will be highly impacted by traffic and people during the day-long event, and especially in thehours leading up to the fireworks show at 9:30 pm.

Thats why over the last year, I have met with many constituents and worked closely with the organizationsputting on the event, including the National Park Service, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and thePresidio Trust, along with leaders in City Hall including the Mayor and various department heads, to make

sure neighborhood considerations within District 2 have been taken into account in the festival planning. Asa result of ongoing, close collaboration between local, state and federal authorities and festival organizers, wehave a strong plan in place for the festival, that will ensure a safe, accessible and enjoyable experience for allof us in District 2, and a waterfront celebration worthy of the Golden Gate Bridge itself.

So as a heads up before the event, here are a few items to keep in mind as you, your family and friends makeyour plans for Memorial Day weekend and Sunday, May 27:

Expect significant traffic congestion and delays throughout the City over the weekend, and all day onSunday. If you can avoid it, please dont drive on May 27th! As much as possible, please walk, bike, or use public transit to get to the Golden Gate BridgeFestival. Free bike parking will be offered at several locations. No public parking will be available on Sunday in the Presidio, Crissy Field, or Marina Green. ADAparking will remain open on a first-come, first-served basis. Note that unlike with 50th Anniversary celebration in 1987, there will be no Bridge Walk as part ofthe anniversary. Traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge will be interrupted only during the fireworks show onSunday night, while the east and west sidewalks will close to pedestrians and bicyclists at 7:00 pm. The Festival is a No Alcohol event. Transit planning is ongoing. As public transit options, schedules and routes are finalized, details willbe available athttp://www.goldengate.org/ggb75transit

Finally, it is important to emphasize that the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge will live on longafter May 27th. As much as locals tend not to spend time in areas heavily trafficked by tourists, the GoldenGate Bridge has become an incredible destinationit boasts new and renovated visitor facilities, new exhibitsand guided tours, improved national park trails and overlooks on both sides of the span. Check out

www.goldengatebridge75.orgfor more information on the complete 75th Anniversary celebration, includingmany volunteer opportunities.

Were all lucky to live in San Francisco for so many reasons, and just like the 50th Anniversary celebration 25years ago, this 75th Anniversary celebration is going to be one of those uniquely San Francisco events youwont want to miss. So if you dont have plans to head out of town on Memorial Day weekend, I hope youwill join me and my entire family down on Crissy Field and the Marina Green on May 27th to celebrate theGolden Gate Bridge. Have a blast!
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CPMC Moves ForwardOn April 10, Mayor Lee introduced a proposed developmentagreement with California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) that

would allow CPMC to build two new state-of-the art, seismically safe

hospitals at Cathedral Hill and St. Lukes in the Mission. Theagreement includes commitments on health benefits for the poor(charity care), as well as money for affordable housing,neighborhood improvements, workforce development and transitissues.

The introduction of the development agreement and associated legislation made way for the PlanningCommission to hold an initial hearing on April 5th and then an approval hearing and environmental impactreport certification hearing to certify the Final EIR. The EIR was approved 5-1 by the Commissioners on

April 26th. We do expect an appeal of the EIR and the Conditional Use permits at the Board of Supervisorsin the next month or two.

Throughout this process, I have taken an active part in discussionswith both the Mayors Office and CPMCExecutives to ensure that any agreement represents the best possible outcome for San Francisco andespecially those in the neighborhoods where hospital construction will occur. Going forward, I will remainactive and support the plan that provides the best long-term solution for the City and District 2.

Redistricting Task Force UpdateRedistricting is now complete and the boundaries of District 2 have beenredrawn. The Redistricting Task Force was given the assignment ofredrawing the boundaries of all 11 districts so they are as equal inpopulation as possible. I felt strongly and advocated to keep theneighborhoods I represent, and have worked together collaboratively withover the last 15 months, in District 2all the way from Russian Hill to SeaCliff. The boundaries have not changed significantly thanks to all of you.

Thank you to everyone who testified at the Redistricting Task Forcemeetings to keep our neighborhoods whole and part of our larger

community in District 2. I look forward to representing and working hard for your neighborhoods as yourSupervisor in the coming years.

Doyle DrivePresidio Parkway

In March I took a tour of the Doyle Drive project to see the constructions progress. The Presidio Parkwayproject will make a tremendous difference in San Francisco and especially for residents of District 2. Overthe next few months, the old Doyle Drive will be removed and traffic will be redirected to a new, safer


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roadway while the Presidio Parkway tunnels are completed. Not only will the project provide a safer roadwayand improve traffic issues but it will provide better views of the bay from the Presidio. For even moreinformation on how this project will benefit District 2, please watch this video, made with the help of ButchHaze, Maggie Alexandridis and Molly Graham.http://www.teedhaze.com/tv/GoldenGateBridgeDoyleDrive

Aside from the helicopter noise early in the morning, I was impressed with how seamless the closure of

Doyle Dr was over the weekend of April 27th. Monday April 30, 2012 at 4:30am my family and I were on aMUNI bus which made the inaugural trip across the new Presidio Parkway. The entire Presidio Parkway teamhas done an amazing job keeping people informed of the changes and opening the new bypass at the end of along weekend of heavy construction to beat the 5am deadline! Check out a few videos of the inaugural triphere:http://www.facebook.com/markfarrellsf

Honoring Great Educators in the Catholic Education System at the BoardMay 1,2012

San Francisco is known not only for its high performing urban publicschool system but also for its strong Catholic education system. At themeeting of the Board of Supervisors on May 1st, I honored three

educators from Schools of the Sacred Heart who are moving on to newendeavors. Gordon Sharafinski built Stuart Hall High School from the

ground up and created an atmosphere for young men and their families in pursuit of a quality Catholiceducation. He led Stuart Hall until 2009, when the Board of Trustees asked him to lead all four schools atSchools of the Sacred Heart as Director of Schools. His leadership will be greatly missed.

Andrea Shurley has been the Head of Convent of the Sacred Heart High School since 2008. Prior to that,she served as the Academic Dean and an English Teacher at Stuart Hall High School from 2001 to 2008.

Andrea will be leaving the Bay Area at the end of the school year with her husband and son to move closer tofamily. We thank her for her contributions to the Catholic education system in San Francisco.

Sister Anne Wachter began working at Schools of the Sacred Heart in San Francisco since 1997. For the last

12 years, she has been Head of Convent of the Sacred Heart Elementary. Her positive, engaging style,passion and dedication to children and her ability to forge relationships with faculty, staff and parents makeher a natural leader. We are sorry to see her go but know that an exciting adventure awaits her as she hasbeen appointed Head Mistress of Sacred Heart School of Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada.

I can't thank Gordon Sharafinski, Andrea Shurley and Sister Anne Wachter enough for serving the Schools ofthe Sacred Heart community with the utmost integrity, intellect and passion.

Womens History Month Commendation for Melissa Rich March 6, 2012

Every March the Board of Supervisors honors an individual from theirdistrict in celebration of Womans History Month. This year I was

proud to honor District 2 resident, Melissa Rich. Melissa is thefounding CEO of Interschola, a Presidio based corporation that helpsschools and public agencies find budget support through the sale ofsurplus goods. Melissas company Interschola has provided a service tothe community while achieving year over year growth. Interschola nowrepresents a third of all California School Districts. In 2010, the San

Francisco Business Times named Interschola one of the Bay Areas 100 Fastest Growing Companies.
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IN THE COMMUNITY

Crissy Field TourMarch 7, 2012

I was privileged to tour the new Crissy Field Center with Frank Dean, Carol Prince, Howard Levitt and DougOverman of the Nation Park Service.The location is absolutely stunning, and the architectural emphasis onrecycled materials and low energy use fits the urban ecology focus. The building will serve as a teaching toolitself, and incredibly, it has all been accomplished in nine months. I would strongly encourage everyone to

visit the new site. More information may be found at: http://www.parksconservancy.org/programs/crissy-

field-center/.

Presidio YMCA TourMarch 7, 2012:On March 7, I met with Suzanne M. Dito and Lara Hitchcock of thePresidio YMCA for a tour of their facility. This YMCA has been servingthe needs of the Presidio community since 1898 and in the three currentfacilities in the Presidio since 1997. They serve over 21,000 people frommany neighborhoods in San Francisco.

Marina Merchants MeetingMarch 7, 2012

I attended the Marina Merchants Meeting in March. Discussion topics included permits for extended hoursfor live music and public safety issues, the Americas Cup and how local businesses can benefit from theraces. I had a follow up meeting with a number of merchants in City Hall to discuss exciting ways formerchants to bolster business while getting involved with the community. We thank you all for making

Chestnut Street and surrounding streets a thriving merchant corridor and look forward to collaborating onfuture events and opportunities.

Tech SF LaunchMarch 8, 2012:I was honored to join the Mayor in helping to launch Tech SF and toannounce a $5 million grant from the US Department of Labor to trainand re-skill San Franciscans in the high-demand technology and IT jobmarkets. This initiative will use this grant to help the City fundpartnering training programs with private companies and non-profits


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that will benefit SF residents, including minorities and underserved communities and will also serve local job-seekers including the long-term unemployed.

Irelands National Day Flag Raising March 9, 2012

On March 9th, my father and I attended Irelands National Day Flag Raising. City Halls tradition of flagraising is its way of honoring the diverse international community in San Francisco. Being of Irish descent, it

was great to take part in this event with my father in celebration of our heritage.

Opening of San Francisco Little LeagueMarch 10, 2012

This year I was honored to throw the first pitch of the SF Little League season with my son Jack at my side.(I look forward to one day coaching his Little League team). San Francisco Little League has grown toinclude over 100 teams which play in many parks throughout the city including a number in the Presidio.Little League was so popular this year that registration closed within minutes. Opening Day included aparade of decorated trucks beginning in the Presidio and traveling down Union and Chestnuts Streets, aceremony welcoming all the players and a fabulous BBQ. My family and I were thrilled to be part of thisevent, and we had a great time.

St. Patricks Day Parade March 17, 2012

My family and I were excited to participate in this years St.Patricks Day Parade the citys 160th celebration of thisevent. Although rain threatened to ruin the day, the skiescleared in time for the parade and the weather was beautiful.The St. Patricks Day Parade was a very successful event andit was a great way to celebrate my Irish heritage with myfamily and thousands of other Irish descendants in the City &County of San Francisco.


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Jobs & Innovation Tech PanelMarch 20, 2012In March, I attended the Jobs & Innovation Technology Breakfast withMayor Lee. As part of the event, I took part in a panel discussion whichoffered a fresh look at industry trends, future markets, new products,and an analysis of techs impact on SF culture and economy. The panel

discussed the migration of tech companies to SF, collaborativeconsumption challenging the status quos, and social content curation aspotentially muli-billion dollar markets. The importance and challenge ofsupporting tech companies in SF as well as recruiting/training local

residents, issues which I strongly support, were highlighted. I also discussed how the technology communityhas grown over the last several years and will continue to grow in the future.

Supes for Lunch at the ChamberMarch 28, 2012

I was happy to speak at the Supes for Lunch at the Chamber of Commerce event. I discussed redistricting,RCV and how relationships at City Hall, for the most part, have improved and we are working together toachieve common goals. I also spoke about how San Francisco can use both legislative and creative means toincentivize businesses to move to San Francisco.

Silicon Valley Regional Economic SummitMarch 30, 2012

I was honored to take part in the Silicon Valley Regional Economic Forum. While there, I took part in apanel discussion with several other notable speakers on the direction of the Silicon Valley InnovationEconomy. I took away many ideas that will help to inform my policies and ideas about how to keep SanFrancisco competitive and a place where tech companies want to do business.

Spring Eggstravaganza in Golden Gate ParkApril 7, 2012On April 7th I joined thousands of other kids at the Recreation and ParksDepartments third annual Spring Eggstravaganza at Sharon Meadow inGolden Gate Park. This years theme was Alice in Recreation Land. Along

with other family friendly activities, the Eggstravaganza featured a rib cook-off between the San Francisco Police and Fire Departments which I washappy to take part in as judge. Proceeds from the cook-off go to the Recand Parks Department's scholarship fund, which helps low-income families


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send their children to local recreational programs. In 2011 alone, the department offered scholarships tomore than 2,000 low-income San Francisco kids and their families!

Union Street Easter ParadeApril 8, 2012I was delighted to participate as the Grand Marshall in the 21st Annual UnionStreet Spring Celebration & Easter Parade. As usual the parade was

wonderful, wacky, elegant and fabulous, with everything fromrollerbladingcows and creative self-propelled mini-floatsto garden areas, sophisticatedfashions and beautiful classic and art cars including the one in which I wasdriven. This is such a great family-friendly event. I encourage everyone to

participate next year. Our family is definitely looking forward to it.

Budget Town Hall MeetingApril 9, 2012On April 9, 2012, I joined Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisors David Chiu andCarmen Chu and several department heads, including Chief of PoliceGreg Suhr and Fire Chief Hayes-White, to discuss this years upcomingbudget. This event was designed to get the public more involved in thebudget process and to educate residents about the Mayor's budget

principles as he builds a balanced two-year budget. Thank you toDistrict 2 residents Greg Scott and Bill Hudson for summarizing theirbudget concerns for their particular neighborhoods and a special thanks

to Tina Moylan, President of the Russian Hill Neighbors, for moderating the entire event.

Union Street Association MeetingEleanor Carpenter honoredApril 11, 2012On April 11th, I attended the Union Street MerchantsAssociation meeting to touchbase and to provide an update about citywide and District 2 issues. I was especiallyhonored to surprise Eleanor Carpenter, President of the association for over adecade, with a Certificate of Honor commending her service to Union Street andDistrict 2. Her hard work has helped make Union Street a unique and special placehelping small businesses flourish and creating new opportunities for others. Becauseof the work of Eleanor and other board members, including Lesley Leonhardt,Union Street has grown into a thriving merchant corridor, a home for restaurants,and a place for family events like the Union Street Festival and Easter Parade.Eleanor fought to bring more restaurants to Union Street, and helped ensurecontinued economic growth by supporting the renovation of the Metro Theater.

She also maintains her own successful business, Jest Jewels on Union Street, which is an extremely popularboutique accessory shop. We cant thank her enough for her dedication.

Parks Bond Meeting with Districts 2 & 3April 12, 2012The neighborhood discussion around the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond took place acrossthe city and with over 40 meetings held in neighborhood recreation centers and clubhouses. In partnership

with the Recreation and Parks Department we held two local neighborhood meetings to gather input andfeedback on your highest priorities for the bonds funding. The insights told us whether failing playgrounds or

irrigation upgrades, pool renovations or water conservation would be an improvement to your quality of lifeand enhance your life here in the City. Thank you to everyone who participated in these meetings and to theSan Francisco Recreation and Parks Department for their hard work and incredible outreach into thecommunity.


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Healthy Kids Day at the Presidio YMCAApril 14, 2012

Promoting long term health is very important to me personally, and for my family. In celebration of thesegoals, I sponsored "Healthy Kids Day" along with the Presidio YMCA and the San Francisco FireDepartment on April 14th. My family and I had a great timestarting with the pancake and fruit breakfast.

Also on hand were free bike-powered smoothies, a meet and greet with San Francisco firefighters, a bikerodeo, and a family hike. I look forward to being involved next year. This is another great family event to getup early on a Saturday morning for.

Plan C Annual Membership MeetingApril 16, 2012I spoke at Plan C's Annual Membership Meeting on April 16th at theSwedish-American Music Hall. We discussed the latest happenings atCity Hall as well as best practices in TIC management and paths to homeownership. There was also a panel of experts to discuss these issues indepth including David R. Gellman of the law firm Goldstein, Gellman,Melbostad, Harris & McSparran, LLP, Theo Albers of San Francisco TICFinancial Services and Amanda Jones of Sotheby's International Realty.

As I told everyone that evening, I look forward to pressing for reform around our Citys CondominiumConversion Law and to offer a solution to those who have been on the waiting list for years.

Starbucks 20thAnniversary in San Francisco - Friday April 27, 2012

It was my pleasure to be part of Starbucks 20th Anniversary of doingbusiness in San Francisco. The event was marked with an open tasting ofmany of their coffees and treats and many thank yous to the hard workingpeople who turn the Union St (at Laguna) Starbucks location into acommunity and not just a coffee shop. It was also an opportunity for thecompany to be recognized for their extensive contribution back to the

community over the last 20 years they have been in San Francisco. Today, Starbucks employs over 1000people in San Francisco, and has donated over $700,000 to San Francisco-based charities and supports SanFranciscos zero waste goals. In 1995, Starbucks was one of the first employers in San Francisco to offerhealthcare benefits to domestic partners, two years before the City and County of San Francisco enacted itsnon-discrimination in healthcare benefits ordinance. I was honored to present them with a Certificate ofHonor from the Board of Supervisors for their partnership in our community and in our District.

Cow Hollow Association Annual MeetingWednesday May 2, 2012I was honored to speak at the Cow Hollow Associations annual meetingonce again this year. CHAs annual meeting always brings in a huge crowdat the St. Francis Yacht Club and this year was no exception. In addition tomy remarks, their speaker for the night was Mayor Ed Lee. I kicked off themeeting with an overview of the latest news out of City Hall and an updateon District 2 issues, specifically mentioning the Doyle Drive project, theAmericas Cup and the CPMC project that was just approved at the


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Planning Commission. Mayor Lee touched on his values and his vision for the City. Overall, it was afantastic meetinglooking forward to next year.

Lafayette Park Renovation GroundbreakingSaturday May 5, 2012

The Friends of Lafayette Park have done an amazing job of fundraising and put in some good ol fashionedelbow grease volunteer hours to make this very event happen. The 2008 Clean and Safe Parks bond set asidefunds for repair of the restroom facilities, the children's play area, picnic area, courts and upgrade lighting andirrigation. But the Friends of Lafayette Park, with President Lynne Newhouse-Segal at the helm, did not stop

there. The group built on the momentum of the 2008 Park Bond and privately raised over $500,000 to date tocreate a world-class play area for children and families. We look forward to the Grand Opening in about ayear and enjoying the park with my children for many years to come.

Asian Pacific American Heritage MonthTuesday May 8, 2012It was an honor to recognize Rodney Fong for this yearsAsian PacificHeritage Month Commendation ceremony at the Board of Supervisors.Rodney is a native San Franciscan like me, and raising his family here inSan Francisco. He is the third generation to own and operate the WaxMuseum at the Fishermans Wharf. Over last 50 years his family has builtthe area and the Wax Museum business into thriving entertainmentcomplex. Rodney directs business and marketing activities for the familys

enterprises and is actively involved in operational management. Most recently, Rodney was elected by hiscolleagues as President at the Planning Commission. It is great to have him as a District 2 resident, businessowner adding to the fabric of the business community and my pick for Asian Pacific Heritage Month.

Bike to Work DayThursday May 10, 2012On May 10, 2012, I joined constituents and a number of representativesfrom the Bicycle Coalition for another great Bike to Work Day. It was agreat morning riding from District 2 to City Hall. We started from2156 Chestnut Street at 7:45 a.m. and arrived at City Hall just after 8:00a.m. for the press conference. This year there were energizer stationsset up in District 2 and many other neighborhoods across the cityoffering free coffee, snacks and other goodies, and at select locations,mechanics even checked out bicycles for free. Thank you to Andy

Thornley and the Bicycle Coalition for putting together another great event.

Mothers Day Press Conference - Thursday May 10, 2012I was honored to attend the San Francisco Domestic ViolenceConsortium's Annual Mother's Day Press Conference. Unfortunatelydomestic violence occurs in every neighborhood of San Francisco andacross every income level. We are lucky that San Francisco has been


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extremely successful in reducing DV-related homicides by 80%. The Mayor also announced on the same ofthe press conference that he will protect Domestic Violence program funding over the next two fiscal yearsthus maintaining current levels of funding. Thank you to everyone at the San Francisco Domestic ViolenceConsortium (SFDVC) for working extremely hard to save so many lives. SFDVC was founded in 1982 and isdedicated to eliminating domestic violence and ensuring the basic rights of safety, self-determination and

well-being to victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children.

Americas Cup Panel with Russian Hill Neighbors- Thursday May 10, 2012It was my pleasure and honor to be on an Americas Cup panel sponsoredby Russian Hill Neighbors. The panel brought together the best of theAmericas Cup planners to give an inside look into how the City isorganizing and preparing for the hundreds of thousands of spectators.

The event was moderated by Supervisor David Chiu and SFPD DeputyChief Jim Dudley, America's Cup Project Director Peter Albert and

America's Cup Communications Director Jane Sullivan accompanied meat the table. The group has put a tremendous amount of time into the flow of traffic, parking andtransportation as well as the publics peace and safety. This group is working forwards making this anexciting but also a well run event that will hopefully turn a once in a lifetime opportunity into a reoccurring

benefit for the entire city.

Small Business Appreciation MonthTuesday May 15, 2012In honor of Small Business Appreciation Month, this year I chose tocommend the Marina Times for publishing a solid communitynewspaper for the past 26 years. With approximately 40 writers, theMarina Times consistently delivers up to date community news as well ashard-hitting investigative pieces and an arts, culture and entertainmentsection like no other. With Editor in Chief, Susan Dyer Reynolds at thehelm, the Marina Times has evolved into a beloved and informativeneighborhood newspaper with a circulation of 30,000 newspapers per

month, including door to door delivery in the Marina, Cow Hollow and Pacific Heights neighborhoods. Welook forward to reading the Marina Times for years to come.

UPCOMING EVENTS

San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department Summer Activities will be taking place May 27thAugust 17th, 2012

Summer Camp registration will begin on Saturday, May 12th at 10am and you will have three ways toregister for Recreation and Park activities:

1. Online atwww.SfRecOnline.orgbeginning at 10 am on May 12th.2. At McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park, 501 Stanyan @ Fell, 831-6800.

May 12: 10 am to 3 pm May 12course starts: M-F, 9 am to 5 pm3. At one of our Neighborhood Registration Sites:

May 12: 10 am to 3 pm May 12course starts: M-F, 9 am to 5 pm

Eureka Valley Recreation Center 100 Collingwood St @ 18th St 831-6810

Hamilton Recreation Center 1900 Geary Blvd @ Steiner 292-2008

Harvey Milk Center for the Arts 50 Scott St @ Duboce Ave 554-8742

Minnie & Lovie Recreation Center 650 Capitol St @ Montana St 337-4710
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Mission Recreation Center 450 Harrison St @ 20th St 695-5014

Moscone Recreation Center 1800 Chestnut Street @ Webster St 292-2045

Randall Museum 199 Museum Way @ Roosevelt 544-9600

Richmond Recreation Center 251 18th Ave @ Clement St 666-7020

SOMA/Eugene Friend Rec Center 270 6th St @ Folsom St 554-9532

St Marys Recreation Center 95 Justin Dr. @ Murray St 695-5006

Upper Noe Recreation Center 295 Day St @ Sanchez St 970-8061

Wawona Clubhouse 901 Wawona St @ 20th Ave 242-5200

More information and PDFs versions of the two activity guides can be found online at:http://sfrecpark.org/Find-a-Class.aspx

SFJazz Spring SeasonVarious dates and times through June 22.

Welcome to the 2012 SFJAZZ Spring Season, which runs Feb. 9June 22 and features over 40 world-classartists! The Season will delight fans of every kind, with a stellar lineup including Charles Lloyd, Paco de Luca,

Dave Holland, Brad Mehldau, Dan Hicks, Bill Frisell, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, The Chieftains, Chucho Valdsand Christian McBride to name just a few.http://www.sfjazz.org/sfjazz-spring-season-2012

National Dog Bite Prevention WeekMay 2026, 2012The Commission of Animal Control and Welfare wish for adults and children to learn some simple rules thatcan help prevent dog bites. While the American Veterinary Medical Association has some helpful tips and afree coloring book that can teach kids on how to be safe around dogs.http://www.avma.org/public_health/dogbite/

Bay to BreakersSunday May 20thstarting at 11:00am & ending at 12:00pm, between Howard & Beale St.Being one of the worlds largest and oldest footraces, the Zazzle Bay to Breakers 12k is back again! This eventtakes place in San Francisco, California annually. Starting from the northeast end of San Francisco near theEmbarcadero (the bay side of the city) to the west end of the city & the breakers of Ocean Beach, the7.46 mile (12 kilometer) race attracts tens of thousands of participants each year. This special occasionfeatures world-class athletes in addition to costumed runners and fun-loving folks out for a pleasing day ofrunning and walking through San Francisco.http://zazzlebaytobreakers.com/

The 34th Annual San Francisco CarnavalSaturday, May 26 and Sunday May 27, 10am-6pm, on Harrison Street between 16th and 23rd streets

The San Francisco Carnaval Festival will transform Harrison Street into a wonderland of miscellaneous food,music, dance, art, crafts and other fun activities and events on several stages for the entire family to enjoy.

This year's festival highlights include three stages of continuous live music from around the globe, salsa danceclasses and competitions, children's activities, drumming and much more. With its rich multi-cultural themes,

spectacular costumes, music, dancing, the San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade takes place on Sunday, May27 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of 24th and Bryant streets where it will proceed west to Mission Street.From there, the parade heads north on Mission down to 17th Street, where it will turn east and flow into thefestival area. The parade will also feature the presentation of the San Francisco Carnaval 2012 King & Queenas well as the Grand Marshal (soon to be named). 65 parade contingents from around the world will berepresented by thousands of participants of all ages. Children and their families will have lots to explore atNiolandia, a special area of the festival that offers childrens activities. Niolandia will include funchildrens activities like inflatable bounce houses, face painting, a kids music camp and more!http://events.sfgate.com/san_francisco_ca/events/show/248377144-the-34th-annual-san-francisco-carnaval
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Golden Gate Bridge 75thAnniversaryFriday May 26, Saturday May27 Fort Point to Pier 391930s music, films featuring the Bridge, bike trips to the Bridge (but not over it), vintage cars, an historic

watercraft parade, performers and more with fireworks from Crissy Field and the marina on Sunday at 9:30.SFMOMAs location at Fort Mason will display bridge-related art. The Presidio will display art plus show

bridge-related films on Film Night.http://www.goldengatebridge75.org

Golden Gate Bridge Concert SeriesSunday, May 27th11:00am to 10:00pm at Crissy Field

A special concert featuring newly commissioned works that pays homage to the Golden Gate Bridgeincluding the premiere ofSan Francisco, Open Your Golden Gate

San Franciscos Union Street Eco-Urban FestivalSunday, June 3 10:00am to 6:00pm at Union StreetSan Francisco is a forward thinking city and the Union Street Festival with its eco-urban theme helpspromote the value of Green thinking in all aspects of our day-to-day lives. This year the east entrance of theFestival, (beginning at Gough) will again feature arts and crafts created with recycled and sustainable materials

and eco-friendly exhibits. Additionally, the Festival showcases 150 arts & crafts booths, 25 gourmet foodbooths, two stages of live entertainment and bistro style cafes.http://www.unionstreetfestival.com/

The Black And White BallSaturday, June 2 8:00pm at Davies Symphony HallCelebrate the Centennial Season at the party of the year! The 2012 Black & White Ball will feature thelegendary Paul Simon performing some of his greatest hits with his band and, for the first time ever, with theSan Francisco Symphony itself. Davies Symphony Hall, the War Memorial Performing Arts Center and CityHall will be awash in lights and sparkling glamour, featuring top name music.http://www.sfsymphony.org/season/Event.aspx?eventid=53226

The 58th Annual North Beach FestivalSaturday, June 16, 10:00am to 6:00pm at North Beach

The event is situated in the historic North Beach District, known to locals and visitors alike as San Francisco'sLittle Italy and the home of the famed beat generation. The 2012 event will feature over 125 arts and craftsbooths, 20 gourmet food booths, three stages of live entertainment, Italian street painting, beverage gardens,children's activities and the blessing of the animals.http://events.sfgate.com/san_francisco_ca/events/show/233535484-the-58th-annual-north-beach-festival

Stern Grove FestivalJune 24 through August 26thSunday concert in Stern Grove start at 2:00pmThe Stern Grove Festival celebrates its 75th anniversary with the San Francisco Symphony and BeethovensSymphony Number Nine conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas, alongwith the indie rock band OK Go.

World-class performers from the San Francisco opera, SF ballet, SF Symphony, international jazz and moreperform at admission-free concerts under the tall trees of Stern Grove.

http://www.sterngrove.org

Ghirardelli Square KidsBashSaturday June 30, 2012 11:00AM3:00PM

Along with many other activities, little ones were invited to bounce in a jumpy house, take a train ride, twirl inbubbles, have their faces painted and enjoy live music. Summer Bash is a public event that provides the kidsof San Francisco with a festival of their very own.

Fourth of July Fireworks Sail
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 7:00pm; Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip 907, Sausalito, CA.Join SF Bay Adventures for the annual Fourth of July Fireworks sail boarding the Classic Schooner Freda Bin Downtown Sausalito, CA. Boarding- 6:45pm. Departure- 7pm. Return- after the Fireworks. GourmetCheese and Fruit tasting. Beer, wine and champagne available for purchase onboard (cash only).http://july4sail2012-zvents.eventbrite.com/

Fourth of July Celebration at Pier 39Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 12:00pm-9:30pm; Pier 39

Witness the skies sparkle red, white and blue as PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with fun for the wholefamily! Spend the day rocking out to live bands in PIER 39's Entrance Plaza, and at approximately 9:30pmlook to the sky as The City of San Francisco presents a spectacular fireworks display over San Francisco Bay.So grab your stars and stripes and take advantage of PIER 39's amazing 360-degree Bay views this 4th of July.

Fillmore Jazz FestivalIndependence Day Weekend, July 7 & July 8, Fillmore St (between Jackson & Eddy)

The Fillmore Jazz Festival welcomes close to 90,000 music lovers in celebration of jazz, culture and cuisine,all set against the picturesque backdrop of the Fillmore District. Performers who have graced Fillmore Streetstages include Dr. Lonnie Smith, Denise Perrier, Lady Memphis, Kim Nalley, Pete Escovedo, Jules

Broussard, Big Belly Blues Band, Brenda Boykin and Paula West.http://www.fillmorejazzfestival.com/

Golden Gate Bridge Splash n DashSaturday, July 14, 2012, 9:00am-130pm; South End Rowing ClubParticipants in the Golden Gate Bridge Splash & Dash will feel uplifted after a glorious swim under thebridge and an enthralling run back across the bridge and along Crissy Field. Spectators can enjoy the day as

well, taking in the great scenery and basking in the spirit of the event. Participants and spectators alike willtake pleasure in socializing at the post-race meal at the South End Clubhouse. For more Information:http://www.splashndash.us/

The American Cancer Society Bark for LifeSaturday, July 21, 2012, 9:00am-2:00pm; Crissy Field

Bark For Life is a non-competitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness of theAmerican Cancer Society's fight against cancer. By supporting Bark for Life, you are also supporting theAmerican Cancer Society's mission to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. So bring your bestcanine friend - or just your best human friends - and join us for a fun-filled day starting with a walk, and thencontinuing with demonstrations, contests, and games!

The San Francisco MarathonSunday, July 29, 2012, 5:30am to 2:00pm; at Embarcadero at Mission Street

The USAT&F Certified loop course highlights the best of San Francisco. San Francisco's blend of naturalbeauty, big city charm and perfect running temperatures, make marathon running in San Francisco a trulymagical experience. Register for the only race to run on the roadbed of the Golden Gate Bridge! Choosefrom the Marathon, 2 Half Marathons, 5k, or Kids Race events! For more information: (415) 543-4361 or

http://www.thesfmarathon.com/

Birding For EveryoneSaturday, Aug 4, 2012; 10:00am to 12:00pm; San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the microhabitats of the SF Botanical Garden in Golden GatePark, to search for the California Quail and other birds that stop off here to rest or nest! Meet at the MainGate of the Garden. This program is designed for Adults and children. Please bring binoculars if you havethem.http://www.sfnature.org/
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Outside Lands Music FestivalAug. 10-12, 2012; Golden Gate ParkIn just 4 short years, this 3 day annual the fifth annual Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival has proven that itdeserves to be in the same league as the Coachella's and Bonnaroo's. Consistently drawing 60k plus attendees,the major headliners of the year, themed arenas, gourmet food booths and an entire Winelands tent, be onthe lookout for another big event this 2012. Artists such as Stevie Wonder, Metallica, Neil Young & Crazy

Horse, Jack White and the Foo Fighters lead the lineup. For a ticket and parking details in addition to moreinfo on the festival lineup please check the website. http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/home/

2012 Festa Coloniale ItalianaSaturday, Aug 11, 2012, 11:00am to 6:00pm; San Francisco Italian Athletic Club

The San Francisco Italian Athletic Club welcomes the Bay Area to North Beach for the 2012 Festa ColonialeItaliana, an annual Italian festival that celebrates the rich Italian and Italian-American heritage that has existedin San Francisco for generations. This free event continues to be San Franciscos only Italian festival. Food,music, dancers, pizza toss demo, wine tasting and more. http://www.sfiac.org/

Treasure Island Flea OutdoorsSaturday, Aug. 25, 2012, 9:00am to 4:00pm; Treasure Island Great Lawn

Treasure Island Flea will be celebrates its one-year anniversary with a special with the Rockin BMX StuntBike Show on both days at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. So grab your friends and bring your family to shop, enjoythe bike stunt performance, delicious foods, and beautiful views. The TI Flea will also be hosting a rotatingselection SF Food Trucks offering yummy delicious foods to tantalize your taste buds. More info:http://www.treasureislandflea.com/

Golden Gate Bridge Swim with Swim ArtSunday, Aug 26, 2012, 9:00am; St. Francis Yacht ClubSwim the length of the Golden Gate Bridge. Jump off the boat on the ocean side of San Francisco, swimNorth, cross under the Bridge, and finish on the Bay side of the bridge, in the water off of Sausalito. Swim islimited to three swimmers per boat, so spaces are limited! View the course map on our website under Open

Water Programs, Expeditions athttp://swim-art.com/expeditions.html

In The Media

March 01, 2012SFGate, In cramped S.F., more uses sought for reservoirshttp://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/03/01/MNT81NC78J.DTL

March 03,2012SFGate, Boardof Supervisors blew America's Cup dealhttp://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/03/02/BA781NFAKP.DTL

March 06, 2012

SFGate, Supervisor wants to eliminate ranked-choice voting for citywide officeshttp://blog.sfgate.com/cityinsider/2012/03/06/supervisor-wants-to-eliminate-ranked-choice-voting-for-citywide-offices/

March 07, 2012San Francisco Examiner, Farrell seeks to replace ranked-choice voting with supermajority systemhttp://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2012/03/farrell-seeks-replace-ranked-choice-voting-supermajority-system#ixzz1sVmtiky0

March 07. 2012
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San Francisco Examiner, Family flight from San Francisco topic of supervisors hearinghttp://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2012/03/family-flight-san-francisco-topic-supervisors-hearing#ixzz1sVnzxWGn

March 07, 2012KRON4News, Supe Proposes Measure to Ditch Ranked-Choice Voting for Citywide Raceshttp://www.kron4.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=3351

March 08, 2012San FranciscoChronicle, Families exodus leaves S.F. with lowest pct. Of children in U.S.http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2012/03/09/MNQ91NI428.DTL

March 08, 2012San FranciscoExaminer, Supervisors consider how to retain familieshttp://www.sfexaminer.com/local/education/2012/03/supervisors-consider-how-retain-families

March 15, 2012SFGate, St. Patrick in S.F.: Going for the Greenhttp://blog.sfgate.com/missbigelow/2012/03/15/st-patrick-in-s-f-going-for-the-green/

March 19, 2012YouTube, San Francisco St. Patricks Day Parade 2012 avid Chu, Mark Farrell, Phil Tinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRiPl1v6COo

March 21, 2012SF Public Press, Supervisors tangle over whether to kill or change ranked-choice elections this yearhttp://sfpublicpress.org/news/2012-03/supervisors-tangle-over-whether-to-kill-or-change-ranked-choice-elections-this-year

March 25, 2012KRON4-TV Live Interview with HenryTenenbaum

March 27, 2012

KTVU, SF Supes unanimously approve new plan for Americas Cupwww.ktvu.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/sf-supes-unanimously-approve-new-plan-americas-cup/nLd3F/

April 8, 2012NBC Bay Area, Golden Gate Park Easter Egg Hunt.http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Golden-Gate-Park-Easter-Egg-Hunt-146593975.html

April 12, 2012San Francisco Examiner, City advised to clean up act on surplus propertyhttp://www.sfexaminer.com/local/development/2012/04/city-advised-clean-act-surplus-property

April 17, 2012

SF Business Times, Supervisors propose San Francisco small biz payroll tax reliefhttp://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2012/04/17/san-francisco-small-business-payroll.html

April 19, 2012San Francisco Examiner, More bond money pitched for SF parks and playgroundhttp://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2012/03/185m-bond-might-help-playgrounds-and-parks-bloom#ixzz1sVijCQi2

April 19, 2012San Francisco Examiner, Board looks at new tax break for small businesses
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http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2012/04/board-looks-new-tax-break-small-businesses

April 19, 2012SF Appeal, Small Biz Payroll Tax Exemption Proposed at Supes Meetinghttp://sfappeal.com/news/2012/04/small-iz-payroll-tax-exemption-proposed-at-supes-meeting.php

April 24, 2012San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco Extending Rebates for Film Industryhttp://www.sfexaminer.com/news/2012/04/san-francisco-extending-rebates-film-industry

April 25, 2012San Francisco Examiner, With Friends like these.http://www.sfexaminer.com/news/2012/04/friends-these

April 26, 2012San Francisco Examiner, Mark Farrell deserves credit for film rebate extensionhttp://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/2012/04/mark-farrell-deserves-credit-film-rebate-extension#ixzz1tGYk5Ew9

May 8, 2012

San Francisco Examiner,49ers may exit early, for a pricehttp://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2012/05/49ers-may-exit-early-price

Marina Times Articles

March 2012Marina Times,Readying for the transformation of Doyle Drive into Presidio Parkwayhttp://www.marinatimes.com/2012/02/readying-for-the-transformation-of-doyle-drive-into-presidio-parkway/

April 2012Marina Times, The Americas Cup and San Franciscos piers: A missed opportunityhttp://www.marinatimes.com/2012/04/the-americas-cup-a-tale-of-two-plans/

May 2012Marina Times, Sunday meters: A bad idea

http://www.marinatimes.com/2012/05/sunday-meters-a-bad-idea/

Office of Supervisor Mark Farrell

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