Supervisor Tangs August Newsletter

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City Hall • 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place , Room 244 • San Francisco, California 94102-4689

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Supervisor Katy Tang

Sunset Parkside

Last July, our ofce unveiled the rst-of-its-kind strategic plan for the Sunset District calledthe Sunset District Blueprint, with the goal of developing with the community a visionfor our district and to identify short and long-term goals to improve our neighborhoods. TheSunset District Blueprint outlines goals and objectives in ve issue areas: Children, Familiesand Seniors; Economic Development; Land Use; Public Transportation & Pedestrian Safety; and

Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

Our ofce has used the Sunset District Blueprint as a guide for our work over the past year. In order to providecommunity updates on our progress, we have developed an implementation website that will allow residents toview updates on the progress we have made on action items presented in the Blueprint.

To view the updates related to each of the issue areas, visit http://sunsetdistrict.wix.com/sunsetblueprint. If youwould like to view the original Sunset District Blueprint, please visit www.sfbos.org/sunsetdistrictblueprint.

Third Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive

As the end of summer vacation approaches, families and teachers are beginning to think about back-to-schoolsupply shopping. Recognizing that this can be a stressful time for students and families, our ofce wanted tomake back-to-school shopping easier for our residents by holding a Back-to-School Supply Drive. This will be ourthird year partnering with local Walgreens stores to provide school supplies for District 4 students and teachers.

The Back-to-School Supply Drive began mid-July and will continue through Friday, August 7th. Walgreens cus-tomers can donate school supplies at the following locations:

• 2050 Irving Street (between 21st and 22nd Avenues)• 1201 Taraval Street (between 22nd and 23rd Avenues)• 3001 Taraval Street (between 40th and 41st Avenues)• 1750 Noriega Street (between 24th and 25th Avenues)• 2550 Ocean Avenue (between Junipero Serra Boulevard and 19th Avenue)

Look for a donation bin near the entrance, and contribute any of the following recommended items upon checkout:Pencils (No.2/Lead) Pencil Sharpeners ErasersBallpoint Pens Binder Paper Folders/BindersRulers Glue Sticks Water-based MarkersNotebooks Calculators Crayons / Colored PencilsBackpacks Scissors USB Flash Drives

Message from the Supervisor

August 2015

Follow @SupervisorTang on Twitter Like Katy Tang’s Facebook Page

Sunset District Blueprint Update


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Message From the Supervisor (continued)

Third Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive (continued)

If you would like to pick up supplies from the drive, visit us at the Ortega BranLibrary (39th Ave. & Ortega St.) on Saturday, August 15 from 9:30am until 11:00aStudents must be present to receive items, and teachers from District 4 schools are a

welcome to stop by for any classroom supplies they may need. Please note that items mbe limited per person based on supply.

We would like to thank community members for their donations and Walgreens for thcontinued partnership to ensure that Sunset District students and teachers have all tsupplies they need to be successful in the classroom. For any questions regarding the suply drive, please contact our ofce at(415) 554-7460 or email [email protected].

Budget Signing - FY 2015-2016 & 2016-2017

On July 29, Mayor Edwin Lee signed the budget for Fiscal Years 2015-2016 & 2016-2017 after it was unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors. The budgetprovides funds for increased public services addressing issues such as affordability,public safety, livability, the social safety net, and long-term nancial sustainability. M

ofce also helped secure funding for resources that address safety, maintenance and beautication, economic developmenand families in the Sunset District. We look forward to implementing the projects in the Sunset District that have receivefunding during the next two scal years. (For more information on funding that went directly to support our district, pleaview our July 2015 newsletter)

For information on the budget, you can visit the

following websites:

Mayor’s Ofce of Public Policy and Finance: http://www.sfmayor.org/index.aspx?page=880The Mayor’s proposed budget can be viewed anddownloaded at this website.

Controller’s Ofce: www.sfcontroller.orgThe Controller’s Ofce website has ofcial budgetordinances, budget projects, overtime reports, theCity Five-Year Financial Plan and external annualnancial reports.

SFOpenBook Transparency Portal: http://open-book.sfgov.org/SFOpenBook provides easy access to a number of interactive tools, reports, and other content on the City’s economy, -nances and operational performances.


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In July, we learned the secrets behind San Franpsycho’s iconic screen-printitems. Participants were able to screenprint their choice of a pillow case or shirt. We also visited Sloat Garden Center for a lesson on what edibles grow in oOuter Sunset microclimate. We all know that gardening in our weather is a uniqchallenge due to the salt air, wind and often moist, foggy conditions. Staff at Slo

Garden Center were able to give us more than a few tips on what grows well in oneighborhood. From Meyer Lemon trees to leafy green lettuce and root vegetabl– with a little mulch and some organic fertilizer, there is a bounty of edible planthat can grow in our foggy weather and sandy soil.

Recap on Neighborhood EventsDiscover Your District July Events

Francis Scott Key Annex Yard - Pavement to Parks Community Meeting #3

On July 29th, many Sunset District residents joined our ofce, along with the San Fran -cisco Planning Department, the San Francisco Unied School District (SFUSD) andarchitecture rm, Perkins + Will, to continue our discussion on temporary investments tothe Francis Scott Key Annex yard (located at 1351 42nd Avenue and Judah Street). As part ofthe Pavement to Parks program, the Planning Department hosts three community meetingsfor each site. This was our third meeting, at which the Planning Department shared a draftof the nal design for community feedback.

The draft design for the Francis Scott Key Annex yard contains a community garden, a fam-ily-style barbecue and eating area, play area for children, a space for artist studios, improved

basketball courts, and a skateboard area. The Planning Department and our ofce will beconvening with nearby residents in the coming weeks to go over nal design details and todiscuss issues pertaining to the design. The project would then need to be approved by theBoard of Education, given that the site is under SFUSD jurisdiction. Construction is slatedto begin in early fall, with an opening expected in late fall.

For more information about this project, visit http://pavementtoparks.sfplanning.org/fsk_ school_site.html. If you would like to volunteer or be involved in the project, please contact:

Ilaria Salvadori Jeremy BambergerSF Planning Department Perkins + [email protected] [email protected]

Front Yard Ambassadors Program Planting Day

We were excited to host our fourth neighborhood planting day for our FroYard Ambassador’s Program on July 18th. This round, we had a total15 participating yards on the Great Highway, 43rd and 47th Avenues. We had tsmall businesses participate for the rst time – 3 Fish Studios and Cajun PacRestaurant. After the planting, we celebrated with a potluck hosted by 3 FStudios.

In Round 4, we were able to remove 1,728 square feet of concrete, for a grand toof 4,696 square feet removed over the life of the program. For each square footconcrete converted to landscaping in the Sunset District, an average of aboutgallons of stormwater runoff can be removed from the sewer system per year.a result, we are removing about 56,352 gallons of stormwater per year from

City’s sewer system. Our ofce would like to thank the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and Friendthe Urban Forest (FUF) for their strong partnership in this program. For more information about the Front Yard Ambasdors Program and to view a map of our progress, visit www.sfbos.org/FrontYardAmbassadors.


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Third Round of Discover Your District Events

After another successful round of Discover Your District events, we are excited to announce the DYD events for the rest of the year.We are currently registering residents for workshops ranging from a photography lesson to making your own pottery. Be sure toregister for these events early! Find all DYD events at www.sfbos.org/DiscoverYourDistrict.

Saturday – August 22, 2015 (10:30am – 12:00pm)Larry Letofsky Studio | 1235 47th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Irving Street

Join Supervisor Tang for a pottery workshop with Larry Letofsky StudioCome for a pottery workshop to learn the art of pottery from Larry Letofsky and take home a pottery ornament of your own.

(Free; Limit 10)Register Here: https://goo.gl/zluVJwVisit Larry Letofsky Studio at http://letofskystudio.net/index.html

Saturday – September 26, 2015 (10:00am – 12:00pm)Ortega Branch Library | 3223 Ortega St. at 39th AveDigital Photography Tips with Photographer Roxanne WorthingtonLearn how to take better photographs with your digital point and shoot camera. Photographic arist, Roxanne Worthington, will go over basic camera technology and operation, as well as helpfultips on how to make the kind of photographs that you’ll be proud to share. Bring your point andshoot camera, a fully charged battery and a manual if you have one. (Free; Limit 20)Register Here: https://goo.gl/HyDghhView Roxanne’s work at http://www.roxanneworthington.com/ and http://www.lastavenuestudcom/.

Sunday – October 25, 2015 (11:00am – 1:00pm)Noriega Produce | 3821 Noriega St. at 46th Ave.Decorate or Carve a Pumpkin with Noriega ProduceWhether you like them silly or scary, carving and decorating pumpkins is always a messy and funway to get into the Halloween spirit. Join our ofce and Noriega Produce to paint or carve a pumpkin of your very own. Boys and ghouls of all ages welcome! ($5; No Limit)Register Here: https://goo.gl/P5i0JSVisit Noriega Produce at http://gussmarket.com/market-locations/noriega-produce-san-francisco

Saturday – November 14, 2015 (10:30am – 11:30am)Lou’s Café | 1508 Taraval St. at 25th Ave.Learn How to Make a Thanksgiving Sandwich with Lou’s CaféEver notice how when someone else makes your sandwich, it always tastes better? Learn how Lou’s Café stacks the elements of theirdelicious sandwiches, and learn some of the secrets behind their spreads. Prepare for the Thanksgiving leftovers early by knowing whait takes to make the perfect Thanksgiving sandwich! ($5; Limit 10)Register Here: https://goo.gl/KPsZplVisit Lou’s Café at http://tbrodeth1.photobiz.com

Friday - December 4, 2015 (5:30pm – 7:00pm)McCoppin Square Playground | Taraval St. and 23rd Ave.Make An Ornament and Light the McCoppin Square Holiday Tree with Supervisor Tang, the People of Parkside Sunset (POPSand Parkside Library

Join us for our 3nd annual lighting of this growing holiday tree. Make an ornament to hang on the tree with Parkside Library. Then enrefreshments and carols and meet merchants from Taraval Street who spearheaded this annual ceremony. (Free)Register Here: https://goo.gl/Eudzo4Visit POPS at www.sf-pops.com or www.facebook.com/sfpops

Saturday – January 16, 2016 (1:00pm – 2:30pm)Doc-Fai Wong Martial Arts Center | 925 Taraval Street and 20th Avenue

Join Supervisor Tang for a beginner Kung Fu class with Doc-Fai Wong Martial Arts CenterCome explore the art of Choy Li Fut Kung Fu, a traditional martial arts system based on Shaolin martial arts from the Shaolin Temple.Choy Li Fut is circular, powerful, and as beautiful to watch as it is effective in combat. This beginner class is for individuals ages 4 andup. Please join whether your goal is physical tness, exibility, self-defense, or to experience something new and fun! (Free; Limit 25)Register Here: https://goo.gl/SzBw5WVisit Doc-Fai Wong Martial Arts Center at http://www.plumblossom.net/

Photography by Roxanne Worthington

Painting pumpkins with NoriegaProduce - October 2014


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Legislative Updates

Accessibility Legislation

Days after the City kicked off celebrations for the 25th Anniver-sary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)on July 1, I introduced legislation that would create a new programrequiring owners of a building with a place of public accommoda-

tion to take steps to ensure that primary entries are usable by per-sons with disabilities.

The legislation, which is largely modeled after the City’s successfulSoft Story Retrot program, divides buildings into four categories.Based on the category that a building falls under, the program setsa compliance schedule for three main requirements: 1) submittinga compliance and checklist (within 12-30 months); 2) ling an ap-plication for required building permits (if necessary; within 15-33months); and 3) obtaining required building permits (if necessary;within 18-36 months). Property owners will then have 18 months af -ter obtaining building permits to complete the work.

The legislation will also empower the Access Appeals Commission to make determinations of equivalent facilitation, techcal infeasibility, extensions of time, and other matters. This formal documentation is important, as many property ownand/or businesses who attempt to make accessibility improvements often have difculties given the historic nature of a buiing or the surrounding topography.

It will also require the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) to create a Disability Access Compliance Unit to enfothese provisions and consult and coordinate with relevant City agencies to assist owners in complying.

We hope this program will set a strong example across the nation, ensuring that business establishments provide full aequal accommodations, advantages, facilities, and services to everyone. To view the legislation, visit: http://bit.ly/1h5OsrX

Recap on Restaurant Permitting Hearing

Our ofce has often assisted business owners who have tried to open or epand in the Sunset District in navigating the complicated City permit pcess. In order to assist in streamlining and expediting this process, our ofcalled for a hearing on a Controller’s report on streamlining the Restaurant Pmitting Process (http://openbook.sfgov.org/webreports/details3.aspx?id=1922

City departments - including the Ofce of Economic and Workforce Develoment, Ofce of Small Business and Planning Department - discussed how to iprove the permitting process for restaurants in particular. We also heard frbusiness owners and advocates about their perspective on permitting, possigaps in service during the process, and potential solutions and ways to imprthe process. At the end of the hearing, I asked our departments to conductinternal review to further identify opportunities and resources needed for iprovement and provide a report in six months – by January 31, 2016. I also couraged them to continue to work with the City to further develop the innvative San Francisco Business Portal (http://businessportal.sfgov.org/). We loforward to this ongoing work in addressing permitting challenges and improvthe customer experience for San Francisco business owners.

Businesses such as Sunset District’s Andytown CoffeeRoasters spoke at the hearing about the challenges in theRestaurant Permitting Process.


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Fire Safety Ordinance

Iintroduced legislation on July 21st at the Board of Supervisors that would amethe San Francisco Fire Code to require owners and homeowners’ associatioof buildings with ve or more residential units to post and provide re safety formation to residents. Owners would be required to post in a conspicuous loc

tion, such as in a common area on each oor of the building, written informatidisclosing the following re safety features of the building:

• The location of the re extinguishers;• The location of the emergency exits;• The location of the building’s re alarm system;• The location of the gas shut-off valve for the building, if any;• Each location in the building protected by re sprinklers; and • Any other information that would assist a resident to escape or prevent

The information would be posted in English, Chinese and Spanish and updated by January 31 of each year. Owners would abe required to review the information with residents signing new leases after the effective date of the ordinance. In additi

to the above information, owners would review:

• The location of smoke alarms in the resident’s unit and how to conrm that they are working; and • The location of any carbon monoxide detector in the unit and when it was last replaced.

If passed, I believe this legislation will be a simple step for owners and tenants to review re safety information for their buiings and ensure residents are well-informed in the event of any small or large emergency.To view the legislation, visit: http://bit.ly/1ILg8P5

“No Traffick Ahead”” Resolution

On July 28, the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution I sponsored supporting the regional “No TrafAhead” campaign in advance of the 2016 Super Bowl and beyond. Although there is no denitive data linking the SupBowl to increased human trafcking in the regions that host the game, the Super Bowl provides an opportunity for cities acounties to reach out to industries, stakeholders and the broader community that can play a role in combatting trafckdaily. The resolution encourages local hotels and restaurants to take steps to address human trafcking by training emploees, auditing supply chains for risk of trafcking, and adopting codes of conduct. It also requests city departments that iteract with human trafcking cases to train their staff on human trafcking issues. By engaging our hotels, restaurants, othbusinesses, city agencies, and the general public to take a stand against human trafcking, our City serve as a role model effective efforts to address human trafcking. To view the resolution, visit http://bit.ly/1VNzFCd .

Legislative Updates (continued)

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In past newsletters, our ofce shared informationabout the SF Public Utilities Commission’s (SF-PUC) Sunset Boulevard Greenway Project, a greeninfrastructure project that is part of the Sewer SystemImprovement Program (SSIP). The SSIP is a 20-year,citywide investment to upgrade our aging, combinedsewer system. The Sunset Boulevard Greenway Proj-ect will extend over two miles of Sunset Boulevardbetween Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard and willconsist of landscaped buffers to manage the streetand sidewalk stormwater runoff in the area. Over 60rain gardens will be installed that will include climate

appropriate plants along the western side of SunsetBoulevard. Subsurface stormwater detention facili-ties will reduce the stormwater entering our systemas part of this project. Construction is scheduled tobegin this summer, in late July to early August, withcompletion expected in December 2016. Regular work hours will be Monday through Friday from 7am to 4pm. For moinformation, please contact Ari Frink with the SFPUC at (415) 554-3289 or Emma Jack with SF Public Works at (415) 35137. You can nd out more about this project online at http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=682.

Sunset Boulevard Greenway Construction Notice

Our ofce would like to thank the communand neighbors of Larsen Playground for thongoing support of the playground renovatioMany residents have wondered about the statusthe renovations, and we are excited to report tthe surfaces, much of the play equipment and lan

scaping for the new park are complete.

There is a delay in the playground opening due toissue that Recreation & Park Department encoutered with the original artist. The artist originaselected to design and fabricate the plane structwas determined unable to meet the specicatioin the contract. As a result, the team managing tproject ultimately had to terminate the contract.

Fortunately, the Rec & Park Department has sinbeen able to hire a reputable and well-known playground equipment manufacturer called GameTime, which has successfu

carried out projects in the Bay Area. GameTime is working to design a structure as similar as possible to the communitoriginal vision – a plane structure with a climbing net that is safe, fun and exciting for children – reminiscent of the planes tpreviously existed at Larsen Playground that many fondly remember.

We anticipate the complete playground will open around November 2015. In an effort to protect the equipment and nplantings, the contractor is keeping the site secured until the plane is installed. If you have any questions about this projeplease contact our ofce at (415) 554-7460.

Larsen Playground Renovation Update


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Edgewood Center’s Achievement Day

On July 17, Edgewood Center for Children and Families celebrated tlast day of school, known on campus as Achievement Day, in whievery single youth who attends Edgewood’s Community School receiveunique award. The awards are divided into categories, such as AcademAchievement, which focuses on the individual student’s success and cludes categories such as “leading mathematician” or “best researcher”“leader in science.” For other youth, the focus is on character strength aincludes categories such as “potential for growth,” “artistic”, or “brightpersonality.” The inspirational program was interspersed with student pformances, which included dance and poetry this year, and the audience wcomprised of supportive staff, clients’ families, and special volunteers froAdobe who were on hand to help.

Edgewood is proud of all of its students, and it is asking the community’s help in donating new school supplies for Edgwood’s Community School which starts up again in August. Most needed items include: Back packs, water bottles, lunboxes, pens, pencils, markers, crayons, lined paper, note books, folders, binders, highlighters, post its, and rulers. If anyo

would like to donate, they can contact Edgewood at (415) 682-3200 or go to www.edgewood.org for details.

BART is encouraging travelers to plan ahead and nd al-ternate means of transportation across the Bay duringtwo upcoming closures of the Transbay train service. BART

will close the West Oakland Station and will not run trainsbetween West Oakland and Embarcadero stations the rstweekend in August (Aug 1-2) and during Labor Dayweekend (Sept 5-7 ) while they repair a critical section oftrack near the Transbay Tube.

BART will offer lifeline bus service between 19th Street inOakland and the temporary Transbay Terminal in San Fran-cisco, but the buses are intended as a last resort. The buseswill carry customers from 19th Street Station in Oakland tothe temporary Transbay Terminal in San Francisco and fromthere back to the East Bay. There will be no additional charge

for the bus. The bus bridge will cause one-to-two hour delays for some customers. During the shutdowns, customers are ecouraged to use other public transit options such as ferries and AC Transit service. Check out www.511.org for trip plannor visit https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2015/news20150624-0 for more information.

No BART Services Due to Track ClosuresBy: Justin Lee, District 4 Intern

Photo Credit: Jim Oswald - Edgewood Center

Another Planet Entertainment and Supery Presents, in association with SanFrancisco’s Recreation and Park Department and the City of San Francisco, areproducing the 7th Annual Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival in Golden Gate Park(Polo Field, Hellman Hollow, Marx & Lindley Meadows) on Friday, August 7th -Sunday, August 9th, 2015. In an effort to mitigate issues that may arise in the neigh-borhood due to the festival, a community hotline will be available again this year torespond to any issues that may affect residents.. The festival hotline will be available

from 10:00am – 11:00PM on the festival days. The hotline number is 415-390-2737.For more information about the Neighborhood 311 for Outside Lands, please visithttp://www2.sfoutsidelands.com/311/.

Nieghborhood 311 for Outside Lands


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Co-owners Annie and Lin give the term “Home” an entirely new meaning, as ctomers can now enjoy all the comforts of home with delicious food and excellcompany at Home Café. Located just off of 19th Avenue and Noriega Street, HoCafé provides excellent food and service while delivering a feeling that one can onnd when surrounded by friends and family.

Enjoy delicious hand- crafted coffees and lattesaccompanied by transcendent baked goodsthat remind you of Grandma’s cooking, butonly better. Crowd pleasers include their deca-dent eggs in a blanket and various assortmentsof gourmet artisanal toasts that simply meltin your mouth and will leave you wishing you

bought another. Need to satisfy your daily addiction to caffeine? Try their aromatic co-conut vanilla latte or the fragrant iced lavender coffee. These perfect marriages of milkand coffee beans are essential to one’s happiness, turning ordinary folks into repeatcustomers.

Home Café not only raises the standards of food, but also provides a haven reminiscentof laughter, friendship, good vibes, and most of all, home. With an exceptionally warmand welcoming atmosphere, Home Café is indeed one of the places to simply bring a nice book, order some mouth-wateritreats and curl up for hours at a table.

If you want to indulge in expertly blended drinks or nger-licking snack items, be sure to stop by. Come home.

Home Cafe1222 Noriega St. (19th Ave)Mon: Closed Tues-Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pmSat-Sun: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Merchant Spotlight: HomeBy: Everet Tom, District 4 Intern

On July 2nd, Mayor Edwin Lee announced the creation ofthe Ofce of Short-Term Rental Administration and En-forcement to expedite the application process for the City’sshort-term rental registry. The streamlined application processallows San Franciscans to follow short-term rental protocol by

efciently applying for a short-term residential registration.

The Ofce of Short-Term Rental Administration and Enforce-ment will work in tandem with the City Administrator’s Ofceand the Planning Department to not only incentivize potentialhosts to follow the law, but also enforce against those who ac-tively ignore or violate the short-term rental regulations. Witha valid short-term residential rental registration, residents areallowed to rent their primary residential units for periods of lessthan 30 nights. For more information, visit: http://sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=1571 .

“One-Stop Shop” for Short-Term Rental Administration & EnforcemenBy: Cathy Cai, District 4 Intern


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Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are residential units added to an existing building using underutilized space such asgarage, rear yard, or an attic. Often referred to as an in-law unit, granny at, or secondary unit, ADUs are legally allowin much of the City’s existing housing stock. The SF Planning Department and OpenScope Studio created an ADU handboto serve as a guide for homeowners and contractors who desire to add a unit to an existing residential building. The ADHandbook denes the various forms of ADUs, applicable city codes, and sheds light on when an ADU investment might benecial to property owners. The ADU Handbook will be heard at the Planning Commission in September for formal adotion by the Planning Department. If you would like to share your thoughts about the handbook, please check the PlanninCommission’s agenda to conrm the hearing date at http://www.sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=7. You can also conta

our ofce at (415) 554-7460. Download the ADU Handbook here: http://goo.gl/Q8WNUo, and view an online map of eligibparcels and a nancial calculator at www.sf-planning.org/ADU.

Come celebrate Sunset Music/Art’s rst anniversary at the Gala andReception Concert on Sunday, August 9th at 4pm, located in theChurch of the Incarnation (1750 29th Avenue). Participants will be en-thralled by the spectacular musical concert performed by members of the

San Francisco Opera Chorus: Virginia Pluth, Sally Porter Munro, RichardWalker, Frederick Matthews, and Ian Robertson. Tickets are $30 for thegeneral public and $25 for seniors/ students. For more information, visithttps://sunsetarts.wordpress.com/.

Sunset Music | Arts Concert SeriesBy: Justin Lee, District 4 Intern


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We cannot predict exactly when a disaster or emergency will occur. However, we can take measures to prepare for an emergency that will help prevdamage and loss to our community. Our ofce will provide helpful information and resources on emergency preparedness so that District 4 residmay take precautionary steps from www.sf72.org .

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n recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than allother weather events, including oods. A heat wave is a pro-

longed period of excessive heat, generally 10 degrees or more aboveaverage, often combined with excessive humidity. Here are sometips on preparing for a heat wave:

• Listen to local weather forecasts and stay aware of up-coming temperature changes.

• Be aware of both the temperature and the heat index.The heat index is the temperature the body feels whenthe effects of heat and humidity are combined. Exposure to direct sunlight can increase the heat index by as mucas 15° F.

• Discuss heat safety precautions with members of your household. Have a plan for wherever you spend time—

home, work and school—and prepare for the possibility of power outages.• Check the contents of your emergency disaster kit in case a power outage occurs.• Know those in your neighborhood who are elderly, young, sick or overweight. They are more likely to become vic

tims of excessive heat and may need help.• If you do not have air conditioning, choose places you could go to for relief from the heat during the warmest par

of the day.• Ensure that your animals’ needs for water and shade are met.

By taking these steps, you can keep your family safe when heat waves occur.For more details please visit: http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/heat-wave.

The Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) is a program to help the citizens of San Fran-cisco to be self sufcient in a major disaster situation. NERT training helps citizens develop multi- functional teams that are trained in basic emergency skills. Through this program, individuals learnhow to prepare themselves and loved ones for a disaster while also creating a resilient community. Alltrainings are free. To learn more, visit www.sf-re.org/index.aspx?page=859.

NERT Classes cover topics including: earthquake awareness, preparedness, haz-ard mitigation, types of re, hazardous materials, utilities shut-offs, terrorismawareness, disaster medicine, light search and rescue, emergency team organization,

disaster psychology, and hands-on application.

Upcoming NERT TrainingsRegister at http://sffdnert.eventbrite.com/ or call (415) 970-2024

Castro/Duboce Triangle | Davies, N. Tower Auditorium, lower level | Duboce Avenue and Scott StreetAugust 6, 13, 27 and September 3, 10, 17 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Richmond District | Zion Lutheran Church & School | 495 9th AvenueSeptember 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Upcoming NERT Trainings

August’s Disaster Tip: Heat Wave Safety


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August 2, 9 and 16 | Sundays | 2:00pmStern Grove Festival 78th Season

Every year since 1938, these admission-free performances have brought outdoor entertainment to SanFrancisco. Every Sunday this summer (June 14 – August 16), come enjoy family-friendly art, music and

entertainment.August 2nd: Mary Chapin Carpenter, August 9th: Morris Day and The Time, August 16th: Talib Kweli

Stern Grove | 19th Avenue and Sloat BoulevardFor the full lineup, visit: http://www.sterngrove.org/home/concertsevents/78th-season/

August 5| Wednesday | 3:00pm – 5:30pmMovies for Kids: The Lego Movie

An ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the prophesied ‘Special’, is recruited to join a questto stop an evil tyrant from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis.

Rated PG, 100 minutes, 2014. (Free)Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue

For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1019970201

August 6 | 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 24th Avenue and Taraval Street

For more information: www.sf-pops.com

August 9 | Sunday | 4:00pmSunset Music | Arts Gala & Reception

Join Sunset | Music Arts for its one year anniversary gala concert and reception featuring members of theSan Francisco Opera Chorus. ($30 General; $25 Seniors and Students)

1750 29th Avenue For more information, please visit: http://sunsetarts.wordpress.com

August 11 | Tuesday | 7:00pm – 8:00pmOuter Sunset Merchants and Professionals Association (OSMPA)

The OSMPA fosters the trade and industrial interests of its membership, promotes the advancement ofthe Irving Street District; and provides a place for the open exchange of ideas, discussions and adoption

of methods and policies for the good of the neighborhood and the members.Lychee Cafe | 2333 Irving Street between 24th Avenue and 25th AvenueFor more information contact Bill Barnickel at [email protected].

August 12 | Wednesday | 7:00pm – 8:00pmGrowing Up in San Francisco’s Western NeighborhoodsWestern Neighborhoods Project columnist and San Francisco native Frank Dunnigan, author of Grow-

ing Up in San Francisco’s Western Neighborhoods: Boomer Memories From Kezar Stadium to Zim’sHamburgers, offers a charming collection of nostalgic vignettes about the thriving Western communi-

ties of unforgettable people and places that dened generations.Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue

For more information, visit: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1020658301

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August 15 | Saturday | 9:30am – 11:00amBack-to-School Supply Drive Supply Pick-Up

Through August 7th, drop off school supplies at Walgreens around the Sunset District forour 3rd annual Back-to-School Supply Drive. Students and

teachers can pick up supplies on Saturday, August 15th for the upcoming school year.Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue

For more information, call our ofce at (415) 554-7460.

August 18 | Tuesday | 7:00pmTaraval Police Station Community Meeting

Come listen to the Captain’s update and hear public safety newsfrom around the community.

To sign up for Taraval Station’s newsletter, email [email protected] Police Station Community Room | 2345 24th Avenue and Taraval Street

For more information: http://www.taraval.org/

August 22 | Saturday | 10:30am – 12:00pm

Join Supervisor Tang for a Pottery Workshop with Larry Letofsky StudioA Discover Your District (DYD) EventCome for a pottery workshop to learn the art of pottery from Larry Letofsky, who has emerged as one of

the most talented and celebrated potters in the Bay Area, and take home a pottery ornament of your own.(Free; Limit 10)

Larry Letofsky Studio | 1235 47th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Irving StreetFor more information, call our ofce at (415) 554-7460 or register at https://goo.gl/zluVJw

August 22| Saturday | 10:00am – 2:00pmBark for Life in Golden Gate Park

Bark For Life is a community building, and fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, with pro-ceeds going toward continued cancer research.

The event will feature a live demonstration from special guest Roo, the 2014 Westminster Agility DogChampion, as well as canine related activities, demonstrations, entertainment, vendors, and more.

Hellman Hollow | Golden Gate ParkFor more information visit www.relayforlife.org/barksanfranciscoca

Save the DatesSeptember 12 | Saturday | 10:00am – 3:00pm

Sunset Autumn Moon FestivalThe Autumn Moon Festival will be a fun, family-friendly event where attendees will have

a taste of the cultural diversity of the Sunset District.Irving Street between 22nd and 25th Avenues

For more information, to register for a booth, or to sponsor the event, call our ofce at (415) 554-7460 orvisit http://www.sunsetdistrict.wix.com/autumn-moon-festival

September 19 | Saturday | 10:00am – 4:00pmSunset Community Festival

Our ofce is excited to host the 21st year of this festival, a family tradition on thewest side of town. We will be partnering with Sunset Mercantile

West Sunset Playground | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueFor more information, to register for a booth, or to sponsor the event, call our ofce at (415) 554-7460 or

visit http://sunsetdistrict.wix.com/sunsetfestival

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Discover Your District

Learning about Edibles at

Sloat Garden Center

Ugliest Yard Celebration with

Department of the Environment

Out and About

July 2015

Discover Your District at

San Franpsycho

Front Yard Ambassadors Planting Day

Tour of the Garden Pr

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