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RECENT HEADLINES AND NEWS |
Tenant "Common space" Protection Becomes Law
On July 7th Supervisor Mirkarimi's tenant protection legislation became law. The law prohibits landlords from eliminating basic housing facilities for their tenants, such as parking spots, decks, storage spaces, and laundry machines
without just cause. The law aims to prevent unethical landlords from forcing tenants out of their homes by creating unlivable tenancy conditions. To view a PDF version of the ordinance,
click here.
Police Station Redistricting Proposed
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crisis of violence and crime plaguing the City has highlighted the fact that the boundaries of our police stations are outdated.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.
Supervisor Mirkarimi has introduced legislation that would call 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 City Operations & Neighborhood Services Committee will hold a hearing on this legislation on Monday, August 7th at 1pm in City Hall Room 263. Supervisor Mirkarimi encourages you to come give your input. To download a Word document of
the legislation,
click here. |
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Hearing on Proposed Foot Patrols
With homicides continuing to plague the City, Supervisor Mirkarimi has introduced legislation creating a pilot program mandating increased police foot patrols in specified areas in District 5. By increasing police visibility, foot patrols
help strengthen bonds with the community and reduce street crime. In spite of existing police policy to fully staff foot patrols, the absence of a legislative mandate means that other priorities often take precedence. 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.
To download a Word document of the legislation,
click here. To view the areas covered,
click here. To view a dynamic Google map showing the foot patrol areas,
click here. (Note: This map is only compatible with the Firefox internet browser, which can be downloaded by
clicking here.)
The City Operations & Neighborhood Services Committee will hold a hearing on this legislation on Monday, August 7th at 1pm in City Hall Room 263. Supervisor Mirkarimi encourages you to come give your input. |
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Safe Summer 2006 Program
SF Safe Summer 2006 is the City's plan to address the root causes of violence in the City. Supervisor Mirkarimi worked with the Mayor's office and a variety of City Departments and community organizations to develop the plan. Highlights
include:
- Expanding the Community Response Network's (CRN) street outreach and crisis response program to the Western Addition.
- Expanding CityBuild Academy to provide 75 additional individuals with training in the construction trades.
- Providing summer jobs and job training to 240 youth on probation this summer and 350 youth through the next school year.
- Providing $200,000 to hire three staff members for the Re-entry Council and Parolee Services to provide parolees returning to San Francisco and probationers with comprehensive health, education, and employment services.
- Hiring a new security firm through the San Francisco Housing Authority at the Robert B. Pitts development in the Western Addition.
- Continuing to fund violence prevention services for young adults at the Ella Hill Hutch center.
To view the entire report,
click here.
Peak Oil Press Conference and Hearing
Peak Oil is the theory that global oil production will peak and then steadily decline. As the world's population and energy consumption continue to increase, a worldwide oil shortage will have catastrophic consequences on our economy,
infrastructure, and personal lives.
On Friday, July 28, the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) will be holding a hearing on the ramifications of Peak Oil for San Francisco and what the City can do to prepare. In April, the Board of Supervisors passed a resolution
introduced by Supervisor Mirkarimi acknowledging the Peak Oil phenomenon and providing funding for an assessment to determine the effects of petroleum depletion upon our way of life.
At 1:30pm Friday, July 28, a press conference will be held on the front steps of City Hall in conjunction with San Francisco Oil Awareness. The hearing will begin at 2pm in Room 263. The hearing will include presentations by Professor
Richard Heinberg of New College in Santa Rosa and Dave Room of Energy Preparedness.
Board of Supervisors Info
Looking for the Board of Supervisors meeting information, minutes, or agendas? Click the picture below or click
here:
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For information on City employment openings and how to register to vote click
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Upcoming Events |
Tonight, Friday July 21
Supervisor Mirkarimi's Monthly Art Opening
Location: City Hall Room 282
Friday July 28
Peak Oil Press Conference and Hearing
Location: City Hall front steps and Room 263
Time: 1:30 and 2:00
See the article to the left for more details.
Saturday July 29
Haight-Ashbury and Golden Gate Park Clean Up and BBQ
Location: Meet at the park entrance at Haight and Stanyan.
Time: 9am-12pm
Please join us by volunteering to sweep sidewalks, tend trees, paint over graffiti, clean and paint poles, and clean Alvord Lake and the Panhandle Children's Playground.
Contact: Sign up with Regina Dick-Endrizzi at Supervisor Mirkarimi's office: (415)554-7630.
Tuesday August 1
National Night Out Against Crime
Location: Hayes Valley Playground
691 Hayes Street
Time: 5pm-8pm
Join the Hayes Valley Community Partners, Safety Network, and the Northern Police station to celebrate this annual crime prevention event.
Contact: Sandra Bolden (415)292-3030,
sbolden@ymcasf.org.
Thursday August 3
District 5 Student Art in City Hall
Location: City Hall Rotunda
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
The youth of District 5 will be showcasing their work in various summer programs, from art to dance to entrepreneurial and literary presentations.
Contact: Supervisor Mirkarimi's office (415)554-7630.
Saturday August 5
North of Panhandle Clean Up
Location: Meet at Cafe Neon
1801 McAllister Street
Time: 10am-12pm
Join the North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association to sweep streets and sidewalks, tend neighborhood trees and plants, and paint over graffiti.
Contact: Leela Gill
leela.gill@alumni.duke.edu.
Monday August 7
Police Redistricting and Foot Patrols Hearing
Location: City Hall Room 263
Time: 1pm
City Operations & Neighborhood Services Committee. See the articles to the left for more details.
Saturday August 12
Alamo Square Flea Market
Location: Alamo Square Park
Scott, Fulton, and Hayes Streets
Time: 9am-4pm
This annual flea market is a fundraiser to help restore the Alamo Square park. To reserve a booth or donate items, contact Matt Magana.
Alamo Square Neighborhood Association's website.
Contact: Matt Magana (415)248-9356,
rogue386@speakeasy.net.
Saturday August 12
Community Health Fair and Town Hall Meeting
Location: African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street
Time: 11am-4pm
This community health fair, sponsored by the AfroSolo Arts Festival, will provide information booths, health screenings, access to health professionals, panel discussion, and a town hall meeting.
AfroSolo Theatre Company's website.
Contact: Thomas R. Simpson (415)771-2376,
thomas@afrosolo.org.
Saturdays (through November 18)
Fillmore Farmer's Market
Fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, live jazz
(9am-1 pm)
Fillmore Farmer's Market Website
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Ross Mirkarimi's Monthly Art Update |
July's Upcoming Art Show:
"Code Enforcement Outreach" the Photography of James Sanbonmatsu
What: Art Reception celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Code Enforcement Outreach Program
When: Reception - Tonight, Friday July 21th, 5-8 PM
Show runs through August 15th
Where: Office of
Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi
San Francisco City Hall, Room 282
1 Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Cost: Free
 James Sanbonmatsu, Code Enforcement Outreach Program Coordinator, documents the often startlingly unsafe
conditions of some rental units in San Francisco, and illustrates the CEOP's work of ensuring safe housing in our city through code enforcement.
Many of James' photographs were featured in the Gallery of Social and Political Art in the City of Boston, a gallery whose mission it is to showcase concerns about social justice.
Please join Supervisor Mirkarimi in congratulating the City Departments and non-profit agencies comprising the CEOP on their first 10 years of excellent service to San Francisco's tenants and rental property owners.
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Editor in Chief: Andrew Liotta
Staff Reporter: Steve O'Connor J.D.
Staff Reporter: Jeremy Pollock
Staff Writer: Razzu Engen
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