OFFICE OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE 

CANDLESTICK UPDATE FROM OCII DIRECTOR, THOR KASLOFSKY:
As the Executive Director of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII), I am excited to share the latest developments at Candlestick Point.

Under the leadership of District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton and with the steadfast support of Mayor London Breed, Candlestick Point is poised to experience positive change. This isn’t just a development; it's a commitment to the future of the Bayview community and the City at large. The project will include over 7,200 new homes with a remarkable 34% designated as affordable, addressing our critical need for more housing and supporting the diversity that defines San Francisco. This is an amazing new chapter in our history.
 
Supervisor Walton has led the way. His advocacy ensures that the upcoming development not only supports economic growth but also adheres to principles of inclusivity and sustainability. His push for a 50% local hiring rate is not just about creating jobs—it's about opening doors to sustainable livelihoods for the residents of Bayview.
 
As we look forward to breaking ground in late 2025, our community’s enthusiasm grows stronger. This initiative is expected to generate over $4 billion in economic output and thousands of jobs, signaling a major leap forward in our shared vision for a flourishing, equitable San Francisco.
 
I extend my deepest gratitude to Supervisor Walton and Mayor Breed and the OCII Commission and staff for their unwavering dedication and visionary leadership. Candlestick Point stands as a testament to what we can achieve when we work together, guided by leaders who understand the needs and aspirations of our residents in our diverse neighborhoods. Candlestick will serve as a cornerstone for the legacy of the Bayview and serve the community for generations to come.

If you have questions about OCII or the Candlestick Point project, please check out our website at (https://sfocii.org/) or email Lila Hussain (lila.hussain@sfgov.org), Senior Project Manager at OCII.  Thank you!
 

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SAN FRANCISCO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT 

 

Four free collection events for safe disposal of unwanted and expired medicines this October.

This October, the San Francisco Environment Department (SFE) invites residents to safely dispose of their expired or unwanted medicines free of charge during one of four medicine collection events. Unwanted or expired medicines should never be flushed down the toilet or drain or discarded in the trash, recycling, or compost. By taking advantage of these special events, you can help protect the environment, reduce prescription drug misuse, and prevent accidental poisonings.
Residents can drop off medicines of all types, including prescription, over-the-counter, and veterinary medicines in pill, liquid, or cream form. Event dates and locations are listed below:

• Monday, October 14^th from 9 am to 1 pm
  Palega Park Recreation Center, 500 Felton Street, San Francisco 94134
   
• Wednesday, October 16^th from 1 pm to 5 pm
  Mission Dolores Park basketball courts, Church Street and 18^th Street, San Francisco 94114
   
• Monday, October 28^th from 9 am to 1 pm
  Crane Cove Park, 18^th Street and Illinois Street, San Francisco 94158
   
• Wednesday, October 30^th from 1 pm to 5 pm
  Crocker Amazon Park Clubhouse parking lot, 799 Moscow Street, San Francisco 94112

For information about other safe medicine disposal services that are available year-round or options for disposing other items such as medical sharps, vitamins, or supplements, please visit https://www.sfenvironment.org/meds, or call 415-355-3705, or email safemeds@sfgov.org.

The collection events are offered through San Francisco’s Safe Medicine Disposal Program in partnership with medicine collection program operator Inmar Intelligence, the San Francisco Police Department, the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, and San Francisco Environment Department.

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MAYOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

MOHCD has released their FY25-30 community development Request for Proposals (RFP). The deadline is November 1 and all the information is available at https://www.sf.gov/information/community-development-request-proposals-fy2025-2030.

This RFP is guided by MOHCD’s five-year strategic plan, which is the HUD-required Consolidated Plan. This Plan identifies affordable housing and community development needs and prioritizes strategies to address those needs. Funding is available under four program categories:

1. Housing services
2. Community services and community building
3. HIV supportive housing
4. Cultural Districts

 

 

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TREASURER & TAX COLLECTOR 

Attention Property Owners! San Francisco has a new tax that may impact you. The Empty Homes Tax was approved by San Francisco voters in November 2022. If you own a residential unit in a building with three or more units, you generally are required to file by April 30, 2025. When you file, you will only owe the tax for units that were kept vacant, or are deemed to be kept vacant, for more than 182 days in 2024.

Visit sftreasurer.org/EmptyHomes to learn more about the tax, including a recorded webinar, informational video, and translated presentation in Chinese, Spanish and Filipino