March 2, 2023
A Message From The Supervisor:
Happy Women's History Month!
We are now moving towards another budget cycle at the Board of Supervisors. As you may have heard, the City is facing a significant budget deficit this year. The Mayor’s budget process comes before the Board of Supervisor’s addback process and the Mayor's office has created a link for the community to provide direct input and feedback. You can click HERE to utilize this link to make direct asks to the Mayor’s Budget Office.
Fill out this form to detail your or your organization’s priorities for this budget. If your organization has more than one separate, specific request, please fill out this spreadsheet and submit a copy to budget@sfgov.org. All submissions must be made by April 1, 2023. For more information about the budget process, visit https://sf.gov/topics/budget. If you have questions about existing grants or contracts, please contact the City department directly. For assistance with this form or the spreadsheet, please contact the Mayor's Budget Office at budget@sfgov.org .
We are available by email: safaistaff@sfgov.org or by phone 415-554-6976 (leave a message and we will call you back). You can also check for updates on my Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Please note - if you miss my weekly newsletter, you may find it later on the Board of Supervisor’s website. Click HERE to read past newsletters.
Sincerely,
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Remember to remove your COVID-19 emergency signage
San Francisco ended the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration in February 2023. While the threat from COVID-19 is not over, San Francisco is now in a significantly better position today than at any prior time in the pandemic. We recommend that businesses take down outdated signage from the pandemic, including blue flyers about social distancing, mask requirements, and vaccine verification.
Switch to reusable foodware and receive grant to reduce trash and save money
San Francisco Environment Department is offering up to $500 to help restaurants and cafes make the switch from disposable to reusable foodware for dine-in services. Business owners will receive free consultation and assistance to make the transition easier. Over 85 businesses in San Francisco are already participating in this program, saving an average of $3,000 - $21,000 annually while reducing trash and improving customer dining experience.
Schedule your free consultation today by filling out the form at SFReuse.org or call 415-355-3700.
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Affordable Rental Units Available - Kapuso Upper Yard Apartments
Located at 2340 San Jose Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112- immediately adjacent to the Balboa Park BART station, Kapuso Upper Yard will provide 130 safe and stable affordable units and enhance the rich identity of the neighborhood with a landmark at a busy transit gateway.
Highlights & Amenities
Featuring a Laundry Room, Bike Parking, Community Room, Youth Room and landscaped Courtyard. Resident Services Coordinator on-site.
Close to the multiple MUNI bus lines and Bart station. Easy access to Downtown, Union Square, The Embarcadero, and Ferry Building. Excellent walking to Mission Street and Ocean Avenue shopping and Balboa Park.
Applications
All units are allocated by a Lottery placement system. In order to be entered into the Lottery, an application must be submitted by Thursday March 2nd, 2023 5pm. The Lottery will determine the order in which applications are reviewed for program eligibility.
San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) has established preferences that are applied in the following order:
Certificate of Preference (COP) holders are primarily households displaced in Redevelopment Project Areas during the 1960’s and 1970’s, but may also include other persons displaced by agency action.
Displaced Tenant Housing Preference (DTHP) holders are tenants who have been evicted through either an Ellis Act Eviction or an Owner Move in Eviction, have been displaced by a fire or have expiring affordability restrictions on their current unit. This preference shall apply to 20% of all units (18 unit) after Certificate of Preference holders.
Neighborhood Resident Housing Preference (NRHP) Households that submit acceptable documentation that at least one member lives in District 11 or within a ½ mile of the development. This preference will apply to 25% of all units (22 units).
Live/Work (LW) Households that submit acceptable documentation that at least one member lives or works in San Francisco. The remaining unit will go to this preference.
Units are offered through the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and are subject to monitoring and other restrictions. Visit housing.sfgov.org for program information and applicable lottery preference. Applications must be submitted online through the SF Housing Portal DAHLIA at housing.sfgov.org
Mayor’s Office of Housing & Community Development will hold a virtual lottery on March 16th 2023 at 11am. Results will be posted within one week on the project posting at housing.sfgov.org. Applicants with criminal backgrounds will be considered in accordance with San Francisco Police Code Section 49 – Fair Chance Ordinance. |
Get Ready For the Rain
The forecast shows moderate to heavy rain in the San Francisco Bay Area for the next few days. We would like to remind you of some steps you can take to prepare for the rain and available resources.
SFPUC operations and maintenance crews will continue inspecting and cleaning our sewers and catch basins and respond to service calls throughout the City.
Visit sfpuc.org/rainreadysf to find out what steps you can take to get rain ready:
- Apply for the Floodwater Grant to flood-proof your property with up to $100k reimbursement. For example, if you have sewer backups on your property when it rains, install a backflow preventer eligible through the Grant.
- Purchase low-cost flood insurance.
- Pick-up free sandbags from the San Francisco Department of Public Works.
- Report sewer emergencies or service problems such as clogged storm drains, street flooding, or wastewater odors to the City’s 311 Customer Service Center – to avoid longer wait times over the phone, the best way is to submit online at sf311.org or by using the free mobile app; and if you prefer by phone at 311.
- Elevate belongings in your garage and any low-lying areas on your property and store emergency items, such as first aid kits, flashlights and portable radios in a safe, high place as well.
- Protect your property: regularly inspect and maintain your sewer lateral (the connection from your building to the city sewer). Tree roots, wipes and grease poured down the drain can clog your sewer pipes and cause backups.
- If a backup or flooding does occur, learn what you can do - with health & safety tips - during and after.
- Avoid going into flooded areas & keep children & pets away. If you must go: wear waterproof boots, gloves, eye protection & water-resistant clothes. Report flooding, sewer issues and clogged drains to 311.
- Apply for a Green Infrastructure Grant Program.
- Adopt a Drain and become a Rain Guardian.
If you have other questions on how to get ready, please contact SFPUC at RainReadySF@sfwater.org or 415-554-3289 (this phone is monitored daily while we're on hybrid schedule). And remember, 311 is the best venue to submit sewer (or water and power) issues to dispatch crews. |
2023 Extreme Weather Equipment Program: Apply Today!
The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (SFDEM) is proud to announce the Extreme Weather Resilience Program’s CBO Equipment Project. The goal of this project is to provide community serving organizations with streamlined access to equipment that will help them protect the health and well-being of their staff and clients during extreme weather events.
Wildfires and extreme heat events in California have increased significantly over the past several years, causing negative impacts to vulnerable populations in San Francisco. SFDEM has gained access to regional and state funding to purchase and deploy air filters, air conditioners and solar powered charging stations to community-serving organizations so they can protect the health and well-being of clients, staff, and guests during severe weather events.
Program Benefits:
- Streamlined access to air cleaning and cooling equipment at no cost*
- Technical guidance on how to protect the health and well-being of clients and staff during extreme weather events
- Increased connectivity to the City’s emergency response operations during extreme weather and other emergencies impacting San Francisco
*NOTE: Participating agencies are eligible to receive equipment at no cost based on the terms and conditions of the program, however costs related to operation, maintenance and replacement parts are the participating agency’s responsibility.
To learn more about the program, apply, or sign up for a program briefing - please visit their website. The application deadline is Friday, March 17.
If you have any questions, please contact the SF DEM Extreme Weather Resilience Program Team at DEM-SFWR@sfgov.org. |
Now Recruiting: Exploring Leadership, Summer 2023
Nominate a High School Student for the Exploring Leadership Youth Fellowship!
Coro's Exploring Leadership is for youth seeking to build skills, confidence, and connections to advance their leadership goals.
Exploring Leadership is a fast-paced, six-week summer leadership development program for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. This facilitated civic leadership program meets from June 20th to July 27th. Through immersive activities and seminars, Youth Fellows are challenged to step out of their comfort zones and meaningfully engage with each other and the greater community.
At Coro, we train leaders of integrity who vibrate with a sense of responsibility for their communities. Coro leaders are motivated to shape the spirit and integrity of their classrooms, their communities, and their country. Youth Fellows gain the tools, the network, and the practice rising leaders need to act on their desire for positive change.
The application deadline for our summer Youth Fellows is March 15th. Please nominate a candidate today!
Nominate a Youth Candidate HERE.
Strong Exploring Leadership candidates are:
- Current Bay Area 9th, 10th or 11th graders.
- Interested in making a positive change in their school/community.
- Open to new experiences and leaving their comfort zone.
- Good at working by themselves AND in teams.
- Willing to commit to a full-time summer program.
- Interested in learning new skills.
There is no cost to participants. Youth Fellows receive a stipend upon completion of the program, thanks to support from our donors and partners.
For more information about the Exploring Leadership Youth Fellowship, click HERE. |
Help out our local baseball team!! Go bucs!!!
Fundraiser by Travis Porter: Balboa Baseball Program (gofundme.com)
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| Please register HERE to join us for this important update event and community dialogue as together we help solve issues and ultimately shape a more safe and vibrant San Francisco for everyone. |
| Thank you to Guadalupe Elementary School’s team for going above and beyond to develop partnerships that provide programing and critical resources for students to achieve their fullest potential. And congratulations to the SF Education Fund on the successful launch of the Accelerate Learning initiative – thank you for your partnership with exemplary school site. |
Monroe Elementary School 4th and 5th graders visit City Hall! Thanks to Dr. Thor and Mr. Rosenberg for bringing your students to tour the building and attend a San Francisco Country Transportation Authority meeting.
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