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RECENT HEADLINES AND NEWS
Dear Friends,
I am sending part two of our September newsletter. We want to do our best to keep you apprised of District 5 community happenings and our progress in City Hall because a great deal can happen in between our monthly reports. Since
launching this e-newsletter several months ago, we have received a great deal of positive feedback, support, and suggestions for making this medium better - thank you! Because this is a volunteer-driven project, please let us know if you
would like to assist with this effort or if you have other areas of volunteer interests (contact our office).
Warm regards,
Ross Mirkarimi
In this edition:
Update on Police Foot Beat Patrol Legislation
The full Board of Supervisors discussed Supervisor Mirkarimi's legislation to create a pilot police foot patrol program on Tuesday September 19th. Supervisors Daly and Ammiano introduced amendments to expand the programs to include the
Mission, Tenderloin, and Ingleside stations.
 By increasing police visibility, foot patrols help strengthen bonds with the community and reduce street crime. The proposed new law
calls for a one-year pilot program in which Park Station and Northern Station each staff at least two foot patrols per day. It would also require that a comprehensive report on the progress and effectiveness of the patrols be prepared in
six months.
Because these amendments are substantive, the legislation will be heard in the Select Committee on Ending Gun & Gang Violence on October 2nd at 10am. Please show your support by attending the hearing and speaking at public comment or by
emailing the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors:
Wednesday 9/27: SF Safe Communities Reentry Council Summit
The SF Safe Communities Reentry Council (SCRC) was formed in October 2005 by Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi and Public Defender Jeff Adachi, who brought together over two dozen government agencies and reentry service organizations to create a
community support system for parolees returning to the community that helps them successfully reenter society, reduces recidivism, and promotes public safety.
The goals of the SCRC include providing individual re-entry plans--including housing, health, education, and employment opportunities--for every prisoner before their release, supporting parolees after their release, and continuing
to support parolees after their release.
The SCRC Summit, "Making Rehabilitation Work: Creating Opportunities for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals" will take place on Wednesday, September 27th. The purpose of the summit is to educate our partners and the public about the
challenges of reentry, study the current state of reentry, and identify new solutions to providing better transitional services to those who need them. The summit is free and open to the public, but please register ahead of time. Lunch
will be provided.
Location: Milton Marks Conference Center, The State Building
455 Golden Gate Ave.
Time: September 27th, 9am-5:30pm
FREE TO PUBLIC
Registration and more information:
reentry.council@sfgov.org, 415-553-9349, or
http://www.sfgov.org/pd.
Police Station Boundary Redistricting Passes!
Supervisor Mirkarimi's legislation to reevaluate the boundaries of the City's police stations passed unanimously at the Board of Supervisor's meeting on Tuesday September 19th. It will be voted on a final time next Tuesday September 26th,
at which point it will go to the Mayor's desk. The legislation calls for the Chief of Police to reevaluate the boundaries of the City's police stations every ten years based on a number of factors such as population, neighborhood
boundaries, and crime statistics.
The continuing crisis of violence and crime plaguing the City has highlighted the fact that the boundaries of our police stations are outdated. Of particular concern to District 5 residents is the boundary between the Northern and Park
stations on Steiner Street. East of Steiner is covered by the Northern station, while west of Steiner is covered by the Park station. This boundary divides the Western Addition, Alamo Square, and Lower Haight neighborhoods. This division
can lead to confusion as to which station is responsible for responding to these areas and complicates relationships between the police and the community.
Sidewalk Cafe Legislation Gains Unanimous Committee Support - Full Board Vote on Tuesday
Supervisor Mirkarimi's legislation to streamline the process for cafes and restaurants to place tables and chairs on the sidewalks outside their businesses was supported unanimously by the Land Use & Economic Development Committee on
Wednesday, September 20th. The legislation will be voted on by the full Board on Tuesday, September 26th.
The legislation includes safeguard to ensure that sidewalks are not obstructed, such as requiring that at least six feet of sidewalk space remains accessible, and that bus stops and curb cuts are not blocked. The permit to place tables and
chairs outside costs between $100 and $360.
Please show your support by contacting the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors:
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 23: Kimball Park Volunteer Work Party
Location: Kimball Park
Time: 9am-12pm
Contact: Pat James (415)673-4825
jamesp6@sbcglobal.net
Come get your hands dirty, help beautify our city, and hopefully have some fun while doing it. We'll be cleaning out the flower beds of Kimble Park, weeding trees, pruning the meadow and more! Hope to see you there.
Saturday, September 23: Alvord Lake Volunteer Work Party
Location: Alvord Lake
Time: 9am-12pm
Contact: Cole Valley Improvement Association
cviasf@aol.com or Regina Dick-Endrizzi in Supervisor Mirkarimi's office (415)554-7630
Come join us at Alvord Lake, located where Haight Street runs into Golden Gate Park. We will be planting, weeding, raking leaves, and generally beautifying the Alvord Lake area. This is the first monthly neighborhood clean-up sponsored by
Rec and Park.
Sunday, September 24: Heart of Cole Valley Festival
Location: Cole Street between Carl and Parnassus
Time: 9am-6:30pm
The Heart of Cole Festival is a charming and well-attended event with reasonably-priced booths to accommodate local and emerging artists. The festival features local art and fine craft, local food, live music, events for children and more!
We look forward to seeing you at this year's festival!
More information:
http://www.colevalley.org
Saturday, September 30: Japantown Community Picnic
Location: Pioneer Log Cabin Picnic Area, near Stow Lake off JFK Drive, Golden Gate Park
Time: 11am-5pm
A community-wide picnic reminiscent of the large outdoor gatherings of the early and mid 1900s. There will be games for children and adults. Bring your own picnic lunch or order bento by calling (415)387-9698 or emailing
judy@asiantics.com. To enter the chicken teriyaki cooking contest call (415)921-0146.
Wednesday, October 4: School Board Candidates Night
Location: Northern Police Station Community Room, Fillmore and Turk
Time: 7-9pm
Contact: Richard Shadoian
sfrichard@sbcglobal.net
SF5Together presents a chance for the public to ask questions of the candidates for the Board of Education (from 7-8) and the City College Board (8-9). All candidates have indicated that they will participate. Parking is available in the
lot off Turk Street. The MUNI 22 stops in front of the building.
Saturday, October 7: Inner Sunset Neighborhood Volunteer Clean Up
Location: Parking lot at 9th Avenue between Irving and Judah
Time: 9am-12pm
Please join us by volunteering to sweep streets and sidewalks, tend neighborhood trees and plants, and paint over graffiti
Contact: Regina Dick-Endrizzi at Supervisor Mirkarimi's office (415)554-7630
Saturday, October 7: Artist's Talk at the Afrosolo Art Exhibit
Location: African American Art & Culture Complex
762 Fulton Street
Time: 12-2pm
Stephanie Anne Johnson's show Art and Theater, Legacy & Testimony is on display now through October 15th. This show explores health in the African American community. Johnson's work embodies her commitment to ancestral homage and
community activism.
Coming in early October: Alamo Square Movie Night
For details and to sign up for announcements go to
www.alamosquaremovie.org.
Wednesday October 11: John Adams Mural Revitalization Festivities
Location: John Adams Campus Gym
1860 Hayes Street
Time: 12-2pm
Contact: (415)561-1946
The mural, Educate to Liberate, at the corner of Hayes and Masonic was completed in July 2006. It continues and revitalizes the 30-year legacy of murals at this location. The new design, created by Miranda Bergman, incorporates parts of
the previous murals with entirely new scenes.
October 14: San Francisco Family Festival
Location: Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission between 3rd and 4th
Time: 11am-3pm
More information:
www.dcyf.org/familyfestival06/details.htm
Bounce into the Fun Zone for games, races, fortune tellers, tattoos and prizes! Get creative in the Art Zone where you can make your own mask, necklace or hat and contribute to the giant Day of the Dead Sculpture. Step into the Info Zone
where you will discover the many resources available to families in the City. Sign up for free art classes, register for no-cost bank accounts, get nutrition and fitness tips, and much much more!
Sunday, October 15: Lower Haight Block Party
Location: Haight between Fillmore and Pierce
Time: 11am-6pm
The Lower Haight Merchants Association is hosting its first neighborhood Block Party. It will include live music, events for children, and booths for artists. Scheduled to perform are living legends Herbie Hancock and Les Claypool!
Contact:
lowerhaightblockparty@gmail.com
October 20: Supervisor Mirkarimi's 3rd Friday Art Opening
Featuring the work of Donna Linden, Ethel Mays, and Amy Auerbach
Location: City Hall, 1 Carlton B. Goodlett Place Room 282 SF, CA 94102
Time: 5-8pm
No cost.
Contact: Supervisor Mirkarimi's office (415)554-7630
Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi hosts the Monthly Third Friday's Art Reception in his City Hall office.
Saturdays (through 11/18): Fillmore Farmer's Market
Location: O'Farrell at Fillmore, and Fillmore Center Plaza
Time: 9am-1 pm
Fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, live jazz
Fillmore Farmer's Market Website
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Special District 5 Announcements
Happy 7th Birthday, Kyra!
Mirkarimi office regular, Kyra, and her mom, Ali Blum, coordinator of the District 5 School Community Network.
Apply for the Transportation Authority's Citizen Advisory Committee
Interested in the Transbay Terminal? Central Subway? Safer Street and sidewalks? Bike Lanes? The CAC has helped the Authority Board guide the investment of nearly $1 Billion in transportation funds.
Applications are currently being accepted for representatives to the Citizens Advisory Committee to the SF County Transportation Authority from Districts 4, 5, and 11.
For an application form, go to
www.sfcta.org. Contact Pooja Jhunjuhunwala, Clerk of the Authority, with any questions at (415)522-4831 or
pooja@sfcta.org.
Office Volunteers and Neighborhood Clean-Up Coordinator Needed
If you are interested in volunteering with Supervisor Mirkarimi's office to coordinate neighborhood clean ups and provide staff support, please contact Regina Dick-Endrizzi at (415)554-7683 or
regina.dick-endrizzi@sfgov.org.
Falletti Foods is Now Hiring
Falletti Foods is proud to announce their return to San Francisco with the opening of their new store on Broderick Street between Fell and Oak. Falletti Foods will offer locally grown produce, a full service meat and seafood department as
well as an extensive grocery selection. The Market is planned to open in October 2006.
Faletti's is accepting applications for full and part time positions. For an employment application and a list of available jobs please visit Falletti's webiste:
www.fallettifoods.com.
New Japantown Website
The Japantown parking garage has launched a
new website with a guide to Japantown businesses and special promotions, directions to and a map of Japantown, and a collection of links to other Japantown sites.
www.japantownparking.com
Board of Supervisors Information
Looking for the Board of Supervisors meeting information, minutes, or agendas? Click the picture below or click
here:
For information on City employment openings and how to register to vote click
here.
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