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Dear Neighbors and Community,
On behalf of the District 10 Office, we would like to wish you a Happy Women's History Month!
This month, the Board of Supervisors have reopened in-person meetings at City Hall. Masking is required in hearing rooms. For general updates and meeting information at the Board of Supervisors, please visit: www.sfbos.org
Budget season is coming and we want to hear YOUR input on the City's Budget. We will be hosting two virtual budget meetings to discuss the budget on:
- Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 6PM to 8PM
- Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 6PM to 8PM
To sign up for the meetings, please visit: http://bit.ly/d10budget2022
Interpretation in Cantonese and Spanish is available if requested by Monday, April 4, 2022 for the April 6 meeting and requested by Friday, April 15, 2022 for the April 20 meeting.
預算季節即將到來，我們希望聽到您對城市預算的意見。我們將舉辦兩次虛擬預算會議，討論以下方面的預算：
- 2022 年 4 月 6 日（星期三），下午 6：00 至晚上 8：00
- 2022 年 4 月 20 日（星期三），下午 6：00 至晚上 8：00
要報名參加會議，請訪問：http://bit.ly/d10budget2022
如果您需要廣東話或西班牙文的翻譯，請在4月4日之前要求4月6日的會議，在4月15日前要求翻譯給4月20日的會議。
La temporada de presupuesto está a la vuelta de la esquina y queremos escuchar su opinión sobre el presupuesto de la ciudad. Organizaremos dos reuniones virtuales de presupuesto para discutir presupuestos en las siguientes áreas:
- Miércoles 6 de abril de 2022, de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m
- Miércoles 20 de abril de 2022, de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m
Para inscribirse en la conferencia, visite: http://bit.ly/d10budget2022
Si necesita una traducción en cantonés o español, solicite una traducción para la reunión del 6 de abril antes del 4 de abril y para la reunión del 20 de abril antes del 15 de abril.
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For a web version of this newsletter and past newsletters, please visit: www.sfbos.org/supervisor-walton-district-10
In this update:
- D10 Office & Legislation Updates
- COVID-19 Updates
- City Department Updates
- Community Announcements
Reach to our office at 415-554-7670 or email at waltonstaff@sfgov.org. For the latest updates, please follow me on Facebook and Twitter.
In community,
Supervisor Shamann Walton
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Interim Zoning Controls on Parcel Delivery Services
With the support of labor and community, we passed legislation on Interim Zoning Controls on Parcel Delivery Services to require additional community input and conditional use terms at Planning. When companies like Amazon come into the community, the community and residents should have a say on their proposed locations—that is not the case right now as projects come in and increase pollution and traffic, bring in jobs that pay below living wages, and in some cases, facilities with serious health and safety concerns. This legislation was passed unanimously at the board and will allow community input on these type of projects before they are built. It is important to speak up and challenge big corporations or any business that doesn't have the best intention for surrounding communities and neighborhoods that they affect. Rather than working with labor, community, and city leadership to come to an agreement, Amazon decided to pause on their project. |
Bayview Dust Concerns
Our office has been working with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, City Attorney David Chiu, residents and community to address concerns about dust in the Candlestick area and have been holding businesses accountable to addressing these concerns. On March 10, 2022, City Attorney Chiu issued cease and desist letters to four companies who have been operating unpermitted, violating our zoning laws, and causing dust pollution near the Candlestick Point area.
On March 25, 2022, the City Attorney issued another letter to Bauman Landscape & Construction, Inc, outlining the required timeline to clear the site of large amount of concrete debris that is still there and clearing the entire site of remaining equipment and everything else.
According to the City Attorney:
- Bauman may crush the remaining uncrushed concrete debris over the course of three days, by no later than March 30th, subject to the mitigation measures described below to minimize the impact on the community. This permission applies only to the concrete debris that is already on Site; as Bauman is already aware, Bauman may not under any circumstance accept any more concrete debris on Site.
- Bauman may bring in sufficient virgin sand (and in any case no more than 30 truckloads) to mix with the existing concrete debris on Site to recycle it into Redi-mix concrete material, as well as other vacuum sealed materials that must be mixed in smaller quantities into the final recycled product. Trucks must be fully tarped.
- Bauman has until April 5th, 2022 to haul off all of the final product and all remaining concrete debris or sand or other building materials from the Site, whether or not it is fully processed.
- Bauman will clear all its equipment and remaining property from the Site by April 30, 2022 so that the Site is fully vacated
- During its remaining occupancy of the Site, Bauman will take all dust mitigation measures, including regular watering of the site, watering during crushing, washing the wheels of trucks going in and out of the site, placing tarps over its crushed concrete (and any sand) piles, adjusting its operations according to wind conditions to minimize impact on the neighborhood, and taking any other measures suggested by Bay Area Air Quality Management District (“BAAQMD”) inspectors. Furthermore, Bauman will accept BAAQMD inspectors on Site without notice and as frequently as BAAQMD deems necessary in its sole discretion.
- During its remaining occupancy of the Site, the crushing concrete activity may only take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; the mixing of crushed concrete and sand materials, and hauling activities may take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
- No other activities besides those expressly listed above are permitted without written authorization from OCII and the Office of the City Attorney.
This type of unpermitted activity that heavily pollutes our neighborhoods has gone far too long and is absolutely unacceptable. We will continue to work together with the City Attorney's office and the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, and BAAQMD to make sure these sites are shut down as soon as possible. |
Family Shelter in School Gym = Success for Students!
One of the great things that we did on the Board of Education in partnership with the Board of Supervisors was to bring a family shelter to Buena Vista Horace Mann. Having a stable living situation was very beneficial to unhoused students. I was proud to work with Supervisor Hillary Ronen to bring this project into fruition during my tenure at the Board of Education. |
Honoring Dr. Saidah Leatutufu-Burch for Women's History Month
On International Women’s Day (March 8), I had the privilege of honoring Dr. Saidah Leatutufu-Burch at our first in-person Special Commendations for Women’s History Month. Dr. Leatutufu-Burch is a true Bayview trailblazer and serves as the inaugural Director of the Dream Keeper Initiative. It has been a true honor to see her grow and serve as a role model for young women in San Francisco. |
Welcoming Small Business Commissioner Tiffany Carter!
On March 2, I swore-in our newest Small Business Commissioner Tiffany Carter! Tiffany is the business owner of Boug Cali, a native San Franciscan, a community leader and visionary that will be a great asset to the commission. |
Upcoming Committee Hearings & Legislation
- Hearing on the Certificate of Preference Program: Monday, April 11 at 1:30PM at the Land Use and Transportation Committee.
- Hearing on our legislation on Shelter Grievance Policy: Thursday, April 7 at 10am at the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.
- Hearing on the Dream Keepers Initiative: Thursday, April 21 at 10AM at the Government Oversight and Audit Committee.
- Language Access Ordinance amendments: coming soon!
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San Francisco Redistricting
Every 10 years after the Census, San Francisco goes through a redistricting process where the Supervisorial districts are redrawn to ensure that each district maintains equal numbers of residents. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the redistricting process. There will be upcoming meetings with the Redistricting Task Force online and at City Hall from now till April 2022.
The upcoming remote meetings are:
- Saturday, April 2, 2022 - 10:00AM - Mapping
- Monday, April 4, 2022 - 5:30PM - Mapping
- Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 5:30PM - Mapping
- Friday, April 8, 2022 - 3:00PM - Mapping
- Saturday, April 9, 2022 - 10:00AM - Mapping
- Monday, April 11, 2022 - 5:30PM - Mapping
- Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - 3:00PM - Mapping
The Redistricting Task Force is happy to announce that the San Francisco Redistricting Tool is now available online:
https://redrawmysf.publicredistricting.com
We invite you to investigate the redistricting tool and use it to create your own redistricting plans, while referencing the population data associated with each district in your plan.
Here is a link to the User Guide for the Redistricting Tool: https://www.publicredistricting.com/sf/sanfrancisco_guide.pdf
For the latest information and to join the mailing list on redistricting, please visit: sfelections.org/rdtf
You may submit comments to the redistricting task force at rdtf@sfgov.org or call 415-554-4445.
Follow the Redistricting Task Force on Facebook and Twitter
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ICYMI: Black Owned Businesses on Third Street
The SF Standard posted a wonderful article highlighting Black Owned Businesses on Third Street in the Bayview. Check out our Bayview gems and support our local small businesses!
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SF COVID-19 Updates
San Francisco will no longer require proof of vaccines or negative test for certain local businesses. For full details, see press release below. Highlights include:
- Effective Friday, March 11 proof of vaccination or a negative test will no longer be required to enter inside businesses where food and drink is consumed, such as restaurants and bars, and where elevated breathing occurs, such as gyms and fitness studios.
- Businesses can decide to be more restrictive than local health guidelines and can continue to require proof of vaccination or a negative test from their staff and clients. Masks can also still be required.
- Per state guidelines, proof of vaccination or a negative test is still required to enter indoor “mega” events, currently defined as gatherings of 1,000 people or more.
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COVID-19 BA.2 Subvariant
The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is closely following the emerging science and epidemiological data on the new BA.2 subvariant. We know that the BA.2 subvariant has been circulating in San Francisco for some time already, having been first detected on Feb. 8 at the Oceanside Water Pollution Control Plant on the City’s west side by Stanford University monitoring.
At this time based on data from Europe, we may begin to see an increase in cases, but we do not expect BA.2 to cause more severe disease or hospitalizations for people who are up to date on their vaccinations. While COVID-19 will remain with us for the foreseeable future, we have many tools to slow the spread of the virus and prevent severe illness.
We are urging all San Franciscans to be prepared for BA.2 and any other variants or subvariants that may arrive in the future by getting up to date on their vaccinations (primary series and booster if eligible); having a supply of over-the-counter test kits at home; wearing masks when extra precautions are needed; and increasing safety around those who are medically vulnerable or unvaccinated. To address health inequities, SFDPH in partnership with community organizations is targeting COVID-19 resources toward highly impacted communities and where test positivity rates are higher, including vaccination and testing sites and distribution of masks and over-the-counter test kits, among other efforts.
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The District 10 Bayview Hub has relocated!
1706 Yosemite Avenue, SF CA 94124
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The District 10 Office helped launch the Bayview Essential Services Hub located at 1800 Oakdale Ave providing COVID-19 testing, food, financial assistance, and other many resources for residents.
Bayview and neighborhoods surrounding Bayview have the highest rates of COVID-19 cases and deaths, with Black and Latinx communities more likely to face death than their white counterparts. Multiple community groups, including the Latino Task Force, Black Wall Street, Rafiki Coalition, Young Community Developers, MegaBlack SF and the YMCA collaborated to launch this hub, dedicated to lessen the disproportionate harm the pandemic has upon our communities.
The Bayview Hub is opened every Wednesday and Thursday from 10AM to 4pm at 1706 Yosemite Avenue. Drop-ins welcomed.
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SFMTA Updates
8AX & 8BX Returns
The California Air Resources Board announced a $10.5 million grant to fund the Bayview Community Shuttle for the next four years with the SFMTA. More details to follow. Full press release here.
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Text Before Tow Program
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) released “Text Before Tow,” a first-of-its-kind program where customers can receive a text message notification prior to having their vehicle towed.
This pilot program applies to four categories of tows: (1) parking more than 72-hours (2) blocked driveways (3) construction zones and (4) temporary no-parking zones such as special event or moving trucks. These categories represent 27% of all vehicles towed in 2020, approximately 12,500. It is important to note that peak-hour tow-away lanes, hazards, yellow or white zones and all other violations are not included.
To enroll a vehicle, customers need to complete a short online form to register their license plate and phone number. When a customer’s vehicle is about to be towed, they will receive a text in which a tow truck will be dispatched at the same time. Note: Vehicles will still receive a citation for the violation from Parking Control Officers (PCO).
For more information or to sign up for this program, please visit https://www.sfmta.com/text-tow-program-application.
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The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) has launched a new Customer Assistance Program that provides 25%-30% off SFPUC water, sewer, and Hetchy Power bills for customers with low incomes. Apply today- it is quick and easy! Sfpuc.org/LowerMyBill
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SF Bottle Bank Pilot Program
Making CRV redemption easier for San Franciscans.
The BottleBank™ program is an innovative mobile recycling program in San Francisco that utilizes specially made bags with preloaded barcodes that can be tied to a consumer’s account to provide a convenient and easy way to get their redemption back. The pilot is designed to increase redemption rates of aluminum, plastic, glass, and bi-metal beverage containers that have California Redemption Value (CRV) and to return those deposits directly back to the consumers.
The pilot is a partnership between the San Francisco Conservation Corps, the San Francisco Department of the Environment, Our Planet Recycling, SF CRV Grocers Alliance, CalRecycle, and the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative.
For more information and locations, please visit: www.sfbottlebank.org.
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Human Services Agency: JobsNOW! Program
JobsNOW! is getting San Francisco back to work. The program has recently expanded to serve more job seekers and businesses.
For Job Seekers:
With hundreds of job openings, you can find the right position and/or receive a voucher that pays your wages through SFHSA if you find your own.
For Employers:
Access a pool of qualified job seekers who are ready to work today and learn more about receiving reimbursement for wages at no cost to you.
For more information: https://www.sfhsa.org/services/jobs-money/jobsnow
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The DreamSF Fellows Program is a leadership and professional development opportunity for immigrant students and aspiring professionals (ages 18+) who seek to support immigrant communities in San Francisco. Fellows are paired with local immigrant-serving community organizations and gain hands-on experience in direct services, advocacy, content creation, immigration law careers, program management, paralegal work, healing creative expression, community building and much more - all while growing a network of mentors.
The DreamSF Fellowship welcomes applications from anyone who meets the minimum qualifications. Candidates can apply regardless of immigration status, and we prioritize submissions from applications with an undocumented experience.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 1ST, 2022.
Please visit dreamsffellows.org to apply! |
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE
Free tax preparation is available to people who cannot afford professional services from a paid tax preparer and to older adults, those with limited English proficiency, and people with disabilities who require assistance. IRS-certified tax experts prepare returns, answer questions, and determine if filers qualify for tax credits such as federal and state EITCs, Child Tax Credits, and the WFC.
The IRS estimates that nearly one out of five eligible people miss out on the EITC because they do not know that they qualify, or do not know where to find free tax filing assistance. Free tax assistance is available at dozens of San Francisco neighborhood locations in partnership with the United Way Bay Area, Mission Economic Development Association, Arriba Juntos, and several other local organizations. IRS-certified providers make it easy to safely and securely file taxes using online tools, or to utilize drop-off and in-person service options at select locations. Filers with a combined household income of $66,000 or less in 2021 are eligible for the service.
To have their taxes prepared, residents should present income documents from all jobs worked throughout 2021 as well as their social security number or ITIN, bank account numbers, a valid photo ID, and reportable expenses such as child care. In addition to free tax help, SFHSA can connect filers to no-fee bank accounts, credit repair services, and financial education coaching. The deadline to file is April 18, 2022 and nearly all free tax sites close after that date, but tax refunds can be claimed all year without penalty.
To find free tax assistance filing options, visit FreeTaxHelpSF.org or call 2-1-l. To use one of SFHSA’s two in-person tax sites, starting March 7: drop by 170 Otis St. or 3120 Mission St. between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday, or call to make an appointment: (415) 209-5143 for 170 Otis St. or (415) 487-3240 for 3120 Mission St. |
Have you heard about San Francisco's Emergency Ride Home Program ? If you work in the City, you’re eligible for a free taxi ride home in case of emergency. Here’s how it works:
- Commute sustainably to work – bike, walk, scooter, carpool, or take transit
- Experience a personal emergency such as illness (you or a family member)
- Take a taxi ride home
- Submit a reimbursement request and we’ll pay for your ride
To learn more, visit SFERH.org.
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District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton | 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl, San Francisco | Room 282 Office Line: 415.554.7670 | General Email: waltonstaff@sfgov.org
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