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We've gotten a brief respite from unhealthy air this week, but as wildfires rage and winds begin to shift, smoke may soon return.
A Spare the Air alert is once again in effect for tomorrow, Saturday Sept. 19th. That means no burning wood, including at Ocean Beach. Keep your eye on the air quality, and please take care.
Tomorrow morning we'll be talking about bikeshare in the Sunset, and we hope you can join us. I want to ensure your feedback is heard as Bay Wheels plans to bring bikeshare stations to our neighborhood, so please join us tomorrow at 10am, and feel free to send us any questions you have.
More businesses have been re-opening -- including for limited indoor service, and we have to stay diligent as we take careful steps forward to reopen safely. The United States is swiftly approaching 200,000 people killed by the Covid-19 pandemic, an unspeakable and almost incomprehensible loss, that demonstrates the importance of continuing to follow public health guidance. We're able to re-open more services because of our City's success in keeping our transmission rates low, but that success isn't guaranteed, and it depends on each of us.
Today, we're also mourning the unspeakable loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a trailblazer, icon, and hero to millions. It's hard to feel hopeful in the face of so much uncertainty, anxiety, and loss -- but it's times like these that continue to bring out the best in each of us, and the best in our neighborhood, because working together is the only way forward. Or as RBG herself put it: Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.
We have a lot of important information for you in this newsletter -- from climate adaption projects to the expansion of our farmers market -- so read on, and don't ever hesitate to reach out. We're here to serve you.
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TOMORROW - District 4 Virtual Town Hall: Bikeshare
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TOMORROW: Saturday, September 19th, 10am – 11:30am
Bay Wheels is proposing bikeshare stations in the Sunset, and we want to make sure your voice is heard as they look at locations. Join us for a virtual town hall with the SFMTA and Bay Wheels as we talk about the program, proposed stations, and next steps.
Register to attend
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The Town Hall will also be streamed on Facebook Live
Submit questions in advance here.
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More Businesses Re-Opening Indoors
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As we make progress in our citywide response to the pandemic, we're taking a data-driven approach to re-opening safely.
Based on our key public health metrics, the City has allowed more businesses to re-open indoors, with more coming in the near future:
Monday, September 14 – Low-Risk Outdoor and Indoor Activities
- Indoor personal services, such as hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, massage services, tattoo, and piercing, with limited capacity
- Indoor gyms, including one-on-one personal training, at limited capacity
- Hotels and other lodgings, including short-term rentals
- Places of worship and political activities (one person at a time indoors for individual prayer or campaign office use; up to 50 people outdoors)
- Outdoor tour buses and open-air boats, with limited capacity
- Drive-in movies, with limited capacity
- Outdoor family entertainment, such as mini-golf, batting cages, and go-carts, with limited capacity, (but not amusement park rides and playgrounds at this time)
September 21 – Indoor Museums, Zoos, and Aquariums and TK-6th grade in-person learning
- Indoor museums, zoos, and aquariums at a limited capacity and with a submitted health and safety plan
- In-classroom learning: TK-6th grade on a rolling basis with approved health and safety plan
GOAL: End of September, Low-Risk Indoor Activities
- Places of worship, with limited capacity (25% of capacity indoors, up to 25 people; up to 50 people outdoors)
GOAL: October, Middle School in-person learning
- Middle schools, in-person learning, on rolling basis with an approved health and safety plan
GOAL: November, High Schools, additional learning activities
- High schools, in-person learning, on rolling basis with an approved health and safety plan
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D4 Virtual Town Hall: Schools & Families
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Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 10-11am
After tomorrow's bikeshare discussion, our next virtual town hall will bring together school and community leaders to share strategies for digital learning and student support, as well as hear about district plans for phases of reopening as allowed by the health orders.
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Sunset Forward: Chinese-Language Focus Groups
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We will be hosting a series of 3 Chinese-language focus groups discussions, after having completed a series of 9 focus groups to kick start Sunset Forward, our Sunset community planning process. They will be held on September 19th, 22nd, and 28th
If you, a family member, or member in your community live, work, study or worship in the Sunset District and are a member of the Chinese-speaking community, we want to hear from you to share your ideas and help us plan for the future of the Sunset District.
Complete the survey below to see if you are eligible to participate. Qualified participants will receive a $50.00 gift card upon completion of the focus group.
Survey
For general information about Sunset Forward, visit the website, and sign up to receive updates via email here
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We've continued to support Shared Spaces in the Sunset, a new City program that adapts our curbs, sidewalks, and streets to allow small businesses to continue to serve our communities in safer ways.
And we're very excited to announce that the Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile is expanding!
Starting this Sunday, the same market you know and love will more than double in size, stretching to Quintara Street. This expanded footprint will allow more social distancing, more vendors, and ensure we can spread out and safely shop for produce and locally made goods.
We worked closely with Sunset Mercantile and POPS for over a year to bring this market to our neighborhood, and it's your support that's allowed us to grow it so quickly!
So this weekend, and all the time, let's all shop small, shop local, and stay #SunsetStrong.
And remember, you can always check out sunsetstrong.com for info on local businesses, connect with the Sunset Strong campaign on Instagram or Facebook, or show off your neighborhood pride with the San Franpsycho Sunset Strong tote, which also benefits Project Homeless Connect.
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Golden Gate Park Slow Streets
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In partnership with SF Rec & Park, the SFMTA, and Supervisors Sandra Lee Fewer and Dean Preston, we're excited to announce the launch of Golden Gate Park Slow Streets!
In an effort to create safer spaces for people to recreate during the City’s COVID-19 response, we’re providing a virtually car-free route from one end of the park to the other, from Stanyan Street at the east end of the park, to Ocean Beach and the Great Highway at the west end.
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Purple: Slow Streets route/No public vehicles
Green: Autos allowed/Regular traffic
Orange: Shared road along Slow Streets route
Who can use this route?
Run, stroll or roll--- anyone, including bikers, joggers, pedestrians and skaters, can use this route and enjoy nature while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Is the route completely car-free?
No, there are spots along the route that intersect with regular park traffic or share the road with vehicles:
- A portion of the route on Transverse Drive, between JFK Drive and Overlook Drive
- A portion of the Metson/Middle Drive/MLK Drive loop near the south end of the Polo Field
- The intersection at MLK Drive and Chain of Lakes Drive/41st Avenue
- A portion of MLK Drive near Lincoln Way
- Authorized vehicles, including park maintenance vehicles, park ranger vehicles, and other city department vehicles, will also be using the roads along the route.
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Affordable Apartment for rent in Sunset Small Sites Program Building
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Last year we secured the Sunset's first ever Small Sites building, and this year we've been working to expand the program for our neighborhood!
Now, a 1 bedroom unit is available in the Sunset's newest Small Sites Program building. The Small Sites program acquires apartment buildings to take them off the speculative market, prevent displacement of the residents, and make housing permanently affordable.
You can apply for this unit here!
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And if you're interested in nominating your building to be part of the Small Sites Program, please email my staff at daisy.quan@sfgov.org.
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Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project
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On September 30th, at 6pm, the Ocean Bech Climate Adaptation Project will have a public scoping meeting.
Planning Notice
SFPUC project info page
SF Rec and Park Project Page
Ocean Beach south of Sloat has experienced significant erosion during the past 15 years. The SPUR Ocean Beach Master Plan outlines a managed retreat strategy to allow for some retreat of the coastline, while still protecting important city infrastructure, namely Public Utilities Commission wastewater pipes and associated infrastructure. The strategy includes four key aspects:
1. Buried seawall to protect the Lake Merced Tunnel;
2. Creation of multi-use trail and parking;
3. Roadway changes and intersection improvements.
4. Replace the Sloat Restroom with a new restroom building.
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The Recreation and Park Department worked with the National Park Service, SFMTA, Public Works, PUC, and other government agencies to develop the Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project. Recreation and Park’s proposed improvements to the area include adding a new multi-use trail for pedestrian and bike access between Sloat and Skyline - connecting a link along the shoreline that is currently missing, and replacing coastal parking.
More information about the coordinated effort to address Ocean Beach adaptation efforts can be found on the San Francisco Planning Department's Ocean Beach website.
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Let the Music Play On
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Art by Mark Ulriksen
The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival may not be coming to Golden Gate Park this year, but it will be coming to a screen near you.
That's right, Hardly Strictly is adapting as so many of us are, with a Hardly Strictly Broadcast: "Let the Music Play On."
This online-only version of the esteemed free music festival will only be aired on October 3, 2020, 2:00-5:00pm PDT/5:00-8:00pm EDT so please mark your calendars.
The full lineup will be announced next week. In the meantime, check out the artists already announced here.
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Zoo & Nearby Museums Re-Opening
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San Francisco Zoo
The Zoo officially reopened to the public on July 15. Please note that significant changes have been made to ensure your safety, along with that of Zoo staff and animals.
In addition to a revamped ticketing and entry process, you'll find a new way to navigate your visit. Importantly, all guests must now make an online reservation in advance. If you plan to park in the guest parking lot, you need to purchase a pre-paid parking ticket. Reservations can be booked from noon on today's date for the following two weeks.
More Info | Reservations
The de Young Museum
The de Young museum is currently scheduled to open to the public on Friday, September 25.
Museum staff has been preparing new safety measures to ensure that you return to a safe and healthy environment, including increased cleaning, newly installed sanitizing stations, and Plexiglass shields at the Tickets and Membership Desks.
The de Young will help facilitate physical distancing with directional signage, timed ticketing, and reduced capacity, and all visitors and staff are required to wear facial coverings inside the building.
More Info
San Francisco Botanical Garden
The garden is open, the Plant Arbor is open on weekends only, and the library and bookstore remain closed.
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L-Taraval Improvement Project Update
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| Details of Work to be Performed: |
- Pulling of the rails from Lower Great Highway to 37th Avenue is planned for:
- Saturday, September 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Sewer main work is planned for:
- September 28-30 at the northwest corner of 46th Avenue and Wawona Street
- Continuation of waterline work is planned for:
- September 21-25 and September 28-October 2 between 37th Avenue and Sunset Boulevard
- September 21-25 between 39th and 38th Avenue
- September 22-25 and September 28-October 2 between 46th and 45th Avenue
- September 21-22, September 25-26, and September 28-October 2 between 45th and 44th Avenue
- September 21-25 and September 28-October 2 between 44th and 43rd Avenue
- September 21-25 and September 28-October 2 between 48th and 46th Avenue
- Electrical conduit work for traffic signal, streetlights, and etc. is planned for:
- September 23 between 37th and 38th Avenue
- Track replacement work is planned for:
- September 21-25 between Sunset Boulevard and 40th Avenue
- September 28-October 2 between Sunset Boulevard and 38th Avenue
- Installation of Muni overhead contact system (OCS) pole is planned for:
- October 1-2 between 46th and 44th Avenue
- September 24-25 between 43rd and 40th Avenue
- September 24-25 at the northeast corner of 47th Avenue and Wawona Street
- Construction of replacement Muni overhead contact system (OCS) pole's foundation is planned for:
- September 23-24 between 46th and 44th Avenue
- September 21-23 between 44th and 43rd Avenue
- October 1-2 between 48th and 46th Avenue
- September 30-October 2 at the northeast corner of 46th Avenue and Wawona
- September 28-September 30 at 47th Avenue and Wawona
- September 30-October 2 at 46th Avenue between Vicente and Wawona Street
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| What to Expect: |
- Excavation requires jackhammering of the pavement. Heavy v ibrations from the shoring of sheet piles is expected during open trench work. Dust control measures will be in place to prevent dust kick up from the work.
Noise impact is expected from the pulling of the rails to the jobsite.
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- Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
- Saturday to Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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| Traffic Impacts: |
- Some parking will be temporarily restricted in construction zones and traffic lanes will be modified during active work.
- For track replacement work, traffic will be detoured at the intersections of 38th, 39th, and 40th Avenue at all times of the day until track replacement work along this 3 block segment is complete. During active construction hours, parking on both sides of the blocks will be temporarily restricted to give the crew the safety clearance they need to demo and replace the aged tracks in the center of the road and allow eastbound/westbound vehicular traffic. Parking will be returned at the end of each work day along the impacted blocks.
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Westside Tenants Association
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The SF Westside Tenants Association is a new organization connecting renters on the Westside (Richmond, Sunset, Park Merced, West Portal, & Ingleside).
On September 21st, they'll be hosting a car caravan protesting eviction proceedings during the pandemic.
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This October, CleanPowerSF is providing a one-time $50 bill credit to all residential CleanPowerSF customers enrolled in the CARE or FERA bill discount programs. See if your household is eligible for CARE or FERA and enroll by September 30, 2020 to receive the $50 credit on your October electricity bill.
Get more information here.
And see all the ways to lower your CleanPowerSF bill here! |
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