Message from the Supervisor

Movies in McCoppin

Supervisor Katy TangDistrict 4 | Sunset | Parkside

City Hall, Room 244, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102

p: (415) 554-7460 | e: katy.tang@sfgov.org | www.sfbos.org/tang

I invite you and your family and friends to celebrate the new fall season with us as we welcome the return of Movies in McCoppin in partnership with the People of Parkside Sunset (POPS formerly Taraval Parkside Merchants Association).

In its third series, Movies in McCoppin features a movie every Friday evening in October at McCoppin Square (Taraval Street between 23rd & 24th Ave) along with discounted movie snacks from various Sunset merchants and the opportunity to meet furry companions brought by Animal Care & Control. This year, we have selected four feature films that represent new and old classics:

October 4: BraveBrave is the newest animated feature film from Disney and features Merida, an impulsive young lady born to Scottish royalty. Defiant and headstrong, Meridas actions constantly cause trouble for her family, particularly her mother, Queen Elinor. Merida seeks to discover the true meaning of bravery and the power of familial love.

October 11: Hocus PocusA 1993 film that continues to be a Halloween treat, Hocus Pocus antagonists are three resurrected witches played by Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker who wreak havoc on the children of Salem, Massachusetts. It s up to teenager Max Dennison, his little sister Dani, and a talking black cat to foil their devious plans.

October 18: Oz the Great and PowerfulA retake on a familiar classic, Oz the Great and Powerful follows Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician with questionable ethics, who is transported to Oz where he meets three witches. Drawn into the battle Ozs inhabitants are facing, Oscar must transform himself into the great wizard they are expecting and ultimately a better man as well.

October 25: The Birds Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this 1963 Alfred Hitchcock classic helped make our feathered friends one of the most terrifying villains in horror movie history. The story begins in a San Francisco pet shop and reaches a climax in Bodega Bay, where hundreds of birds unexplainably start attacking residents. You may never look at a seagull or snowy plover the same way again

Well start showing the movies after the sun sets (around 6:45 p.m.), but the fun starts at 5:30 p.m. when you can choose a comfy seat in the grass, pick up a discounted coupon for movie treats from our local merchants, and meet representatives from our office, POPS, and Animal & Care Control. On October 4th and 25th, you can bring your children early to do arts and crafts with staff from the Parkside Library. Each Friday, Parkside Tavern is generously supplying the movie popcorn, and Rolling-Out Caf will be there with hot chocolate!

If you have questions about Movies in McCoppin, please call our office at (415) 554-7460 or email Ashley.Summers@sfgov.org. You can also find out more information about POPS at www.sf-pops.com and Animal Care & Control at www.animalshelter.sfgov.org.

See you at the movies! October 2013

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In past newsletters, we described our neighborhood planning process to create The Sunset District Blueprint, which you can read more about at http://www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=14943. In September, we talked about Economic Development at Rolling-Out Caf, and we had a great turnout. Representatives from the Office of Small Business, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and the Planning Department came out to talk with the community about what we can do to bolster

our small businesses and commercial corridors out in the Sunset District.

Our fourth community workshop is coming up, which will focus on Children & Families, and will take place on Thursday, October 17th, from 6:30pm 8:00pm at Ortega Branch Library, 3223 Ortega St. at 40th Ave.

We hope you can join us for this workshop, which will focus on early care, education, youth leadership, youth development, violence prevention and intervention, after-school programs, family support, monolingual services, medical services, senior support, programming, parks and recreation, and pets and animals.

As in past meetings, participants will have the opportunity to talk with City agency representatives, our office, and neighbors to brainstorm ways in which we can improve the economic development of the Sunset District. Come prepared to share your ideas!As always, you can participate by contributing your ideas at any of our workshops, during our drop-in hours (at various locations and times, listed below), or online using our survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/KG6FVMQ. You may also email ashley.summers@sfgov.org or call our office at (415) 554-7460 with your ideas.

Upcoming Community WorkshopsChildren & Families: October 17th | 6:30pm 8:00pm | Ortega Branch Library, 3223 Ortega St @ 40th Ave Public Safety: November 14th | 6:30pm 8:00pm | Taraval Police Station, 2345 24th Ave @ Taraval St

Drop-In HoursOctober 21 | 9:00am 1:00pm | Lincoln High School | 2162 24 th Ave @ Quintara StOctober 25 | 10:00am 11:00am | South Sunset Playground | Vicente St @ 40 th Ave

The Sunset District Blueprint

Children & FamiliesMeeting is October 17th

Meeting is October 17th

Announcing New Pilot Program from the Office of Supervisor Tang...

Front Yard Ambassadors Program: Apply Now!

When you walk around the Sunset District, you may notice that many homes have an adjacent front yard. Decades ago, each house had a neatly maintained lawn; but over the years, many lawns have been replaced by concrete.

Removing concrete and adding landscaping to your yard provides many benefits to our community. While beautifying the neighborhood, these yards also create permeable surfaces that take pressure off of our combined sewer system.

Our office wants to give Sunset residents an opportunity to green their front yard and beautify our neighborhood with the help of our office, and experts like the Public Utilities Commission, Friends of the Urban Forest, and the Surfrider Foundation. If you are interested, please fill out an application on our website before October 31st. Applicants are required to work with their neighbors to submit a minimum of five applications per block. You can find information about the program and application materials here: www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=15348. Please call our office with any questions at (415) 554-7460 or email ashley.summers@sfgov.org, or to receive a hard copy application mailed to you.

On September 20th, Supervisor Tang convened a field trip for our Sunset Principals and Parent Teachers Association leaders to experience a behind-the-scenes tour at the new Exploratorium at Pier 15. This

annual field trip is designed to bring our school leaders together to meet each other, build relationships, and exchange ideas to improve our schools. Our office hopes to continue working closely with our school communities to improve the lives of students and their families.

District 4 Principals/PTA Field Trip at the Exploratorium

Capturaing water drops with a high speed camera at the Exploratorium

Along with city and state officials, community members, WalkSF, and Principal Ishibashi and students from Lowell High School, we unveiled the newest pedestrian safety

improvements made to Sloat Boulevard. One noticeable improvement is a new mast-arm traffic beacon located at Sloat Boulevard and Forest View Drive. The High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) beacon system is the first of its kind in San Francisco and only the second in California. Other improvements at the intersection include an extended median, bulb-outs on three corners, pedestrian countdown signals, ADA-compliant curb ramps, high-visibility crosswalks, and additional streetlights.

New Pedestrian Safety Improvements Implemented on Sloat Boulevard

Future improvements will also be made at two additional intersections - Everglade Drive and Constanso Way and 23rd Avenue. For more information see Public Works website at http://sfdpw.org/index.aspx?page=1688.

How the High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) beacon works:

1. The signal is activated by a pedestrian trying to cross Sloat Boulevard

2. When the beacon starts flashing yellow, it warns drivers that a pedestrian is about to cross

3. When the beacon turns into a solid red, drivers must stop for a pedestrian. Pedestrians will see how much time they have to cross Sloat with a new pedestrian countdown signal.

4. When the beacon is flashing red, drivers can proceed through the intersection with caution

Supervisor Tang, Bond Yee (MTA), Captain Lum and Mohammed Nuru (DPW)

Hello! My name is Michel Li, and I have the honor of representing District 4 as Youth Commissioner this 2013-2014 term. As Youth Commissioner, I am able to bring my different experiences and love for our community to the entire Commission. This term, I hope to integrate the District 4 community into the San Francisco community as a

whole, and display the vibrant, diverse community that is ours. I hope to bring awareness of the things going on in City hall to the Youth of District 4, and as a result get them involved and as excited about them as I am! Specifically, I hope to turn my focus towards immigrant rights- to establish and ensure a trusting, reputable relationship between immigrants and the government.

Currently, I am a junior at Lowell High School. There, I am the vice president of Heart In Motion, a volunteering club, am a peer mentor, and also a CSF student tutor. Through the

Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, I have been able to be a tutor and supervisor for their H-U-L (Help-U-Learn) after school tutorial. Aimed towards parents who may not have the best paying jobs, our program seeks to provide a fun, educational, hands on program that allows kids to establish vital bonds with their tutors and each other. Additionally, I am a Counselor for the summer camp at the same church. Our goal is to allow kids to discover new things about the world and themselves, in a safe and fun environment. In my free time, I enjoy singing, drumming, painting, and reading. However, my favorite things in the entire world are walking my dog-anywhere, any place, any time, and training my newborn baby sister to be the next President of the United States.

A Message from our New District 4 Youth Commissioner:

Michel Li

Youth Commissioner Swearing-In Ceremony with Mayor Ed Lee

Returning this year for the second time, the Soapbox Derby is sure to be a huge hit! Some may remember former Supervisor Carmen Chu racing down 20th Avenue alongside many other impressive soapbox racers. The Friends of Larsen Playground are gearing up to close the funding gap by hosting another round of this fun, family friendly and FREE event!

Come to the Soap Box Derby on Sunday October 27th from 11am until 3pm. Build a derby car, buy some Larsen Playground swag, donate to the campaign, or simply show up to the event. We are also looking for volunteers for the day of the event, so please get involved if you are able by calling (415) 554-7460 or emailing Ashley.Summers@sfgov.org. Details will be announced soon at www.larsenparkjet.org. The sport of Soapbox Derby racing has deep roots in District 4. To read more about the Sunsets Soapbox Derby history, click here: www.outsidelands.org/soap-box-derby.php.

Soap Box Derby to Benefit Larsen Playground October 27, 2013

Bicycle Tour A Spin Around the Sunset

On Saturday, October 19th, join Supervisor Tang and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition for a spin through the Sunset! This event is designed to teach riders basic urban bicycle

riding skills, as well as show Sunset residents the best way to reach the downtown area via bicycle. You will experience the joys of using a bicycle to get around the neighborhood while stopping at local businesses along the way and

traversing the best the Sunset has to offer.

Riders can meet at any of the following stops and join the group at any point during the ride. Riders can choose to end their ride in the Sunset or continue with the group to City Hall. People of all abilities will enjoy this ride, especially new riders looking for to try biking in the comfort of a group.

Meet at any of the following locations at the designated times. Our group will pick riders up along the way, and stop at local businesses to meet our fellow cyclists and to pick up any coffee or refreshments.

10:00am | Meet at Java Beach, 2650 Sloat Blvd. and 45th Ave. 10:15am | Meet at Devils Teeth Baking Company, 3876 Noriega St. and 46 th Ave.10:30am | Meet at Henry s House of Coffee, 1618 Noriega St. and 24 th Ave.

If you have questions about the ride, please contact our office at (415) 554-7460.

The Sunset has a thriving small business community. With great food and services, convenient parking, and two streetcar lines running through the District, we have a lot to offer shoppers. Unfortunately, one of the most common concerns is that our corridors are not clean enough.

According to city code, business owners are responsible for the sidewalk area from their storefront to the curb, and this includes cleanliness and sidewalk repairs. It is extremely important that our merchants take pride in their storefronts and the cleanliness around them. However, we want to provide extra support in the form of weekly steam cleaning to ensure our corridors are clean, attractive and inviting to everyone.

Through Supervisor Tangs advocacy during the last budget process, the Department of Public Works began weekly steam cleaning services in September along the Irving, Noriega and Taraval corridors.. We want to thank the Department of Public Works for helping us keep our neighborhoods clean and for supporting our local businesses.

Cleaner Commercial Corridors

2013 Bike to Work Day

In 2011, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), one of the largest urban parks in the world, initiated a process to draft a Dog Management Plan. The plan was intended to determine the manner and extent of dog walking in appropriate areas of the park. The goal was to develop a clear enforceable policy that provides a variety of visitor experiences, including areas where dog walking is not allowed, reduces conflicts, improves safety, and promotes preservation

and protection of natural and cultural resources and natural processes.

A draft Dog Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (draft Plan/DEIS) was released for public comment in 2011. The public was able to submit their comments electronically, in person at public meetings, and via mail. The GGNRA received about 8,000 comments contained in 4,700 responses. You can view the draft Plan/DEIS, public comments and the Public Comment Summary Report here: www.nps.gov/goga/parkmgmt/dog-management.htm.

The National Park Service recently announced a 90-day public comment period for the Draft Dog Management Plan/Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (draft Plan/SEIS). The second draft plan/SEIS provides a second opportunity for public comment before the NPS issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the final plan/EIS and record of decision, and final rule. Public comment will be accepted through December 4, 2013. The NPS will accept all comments related to the Dog Management Plan, but encourages you to focus your comments on the changes in the draft plan/SEIS that were made as a result of the comments on the 2011 draft EIS. You can view all of the documents that are part of the draft Plan/SEIS and submit comments here:www.parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=303&projectID=11759&documentID=55416

Currently, there are several areas in San Francisco open for on leash or voice control dog walking. These areas are:

Baker Beach, north of Lobos Creek Crissy Field (excluding the Wildlife Protection Area at the west end of Crissy field beach where leashes are required all year except from May 15 to July 1)Fort Funston (excluding the 12-acre closure in northwest Ft. Funston and the northern end of the Coastal trail, closed due to erosion.)Fort Miley Lands End Ocean Beach (excluding the Plover Protection Area from Sloat Blvd. north to Stairwell 21 where where leashes are required all year except from May 15 to July 1)

Golden Gate National Recreation Area Dog Management PlanPublic Comment Period Open until December 4th

Alternative A: No Action (map of current on-leash and voice control areas)

In the draft Plan/SEIS, the alternatives presented would change at Ocean Beach in the following ways:

Ocean Beach Snowy Plover Protection Area:Alternative A: No Action Voice control with seasonal leash restriction, on leash on Ocean Beach Trail along Great Highway.Alternative B: NPS Leash Regulation Ocean Beach Trail along Great Highway: on leash.Alternative C: Emphasis on Multiple Use Same as alternative B.Alternative D: Most Protective of Resources and Visitor Safety Same as alternative B.Alternative E: Most Dog Walking Access/Most Management Intensive Beach and Ocean Beach Trail along Great Highway: on leash.Alternative F: NPS Preferred Alternative Same as alternative B.

Ocean Beach North of Stairwell 21:Alternative A: No Action North of Stairwell 21: voice control.Alternative B: NPS Leash Regulation North of Stairwell 21: on leash.Alternative C: Emphasis on Multiple Use North of Stairwell 21: regulated off-leash area.Alternative D: Most Protective of Resources and Visitor Safety Same as alternative B.Alternative E: Most Dog Walking Access/Most Management Intensive Beach and Ocean Beach Trail along Great Highway: Same as alternative C.Alternative F: NPS Preferred Alternative Same as alternative C.

To view maps of these alternatives, visit: www.parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=303&projectID=11759&documentID=55416

Project Schedule as of September 2013September 2013: Release the Supplemental EIS (SEIS) for public commentSpring - Summer 2014: Incorporate public comment on the SEIS into the Proposed RuleFall 2014: Release the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for public commentWinter 2014 - Spring 2015: Incorporate public comment on the Proposed rule into the FinalEnvironmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and final ruleSummer 2015: FEIS publishedFall 2015: Record of Decision publishedWinter 2015: Final rule published. Implementation begins 30 days after the rule is published

Golden Gate National Recreation Area Dog Management PlanPublic Comment Period Open until December 4th

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Dive into the California Academy of Sciences

with Supervisor Tang!

Grace Lutheran Church Grace Infant Care Center 30th Anniversary

Grace Lutheran Church, located on the corner of 33rd Avenue and Ulloa, is very proud to announce that their Grace Infant Care Center (GICC) is celebrating 30 years of service to the community and Bay Area. GICC provides full time care for infants ages two months to thirty months of

age. Founding Director Pam Ryan and her long time staff members have provided stability, loving attentive quality care and teaching to over 350 infants since 1983. The church and GICC support working parents helping them to meet the varied demands of maintaining a career and a family in todays world. For information visit www.graceinfantcare.com or call (451) 681-6606.

See Supervisor Tang swim with the fish of the Amazon on the Sunset District FREE day, Saturday October 12th at 11:30am!It is a little known fact that Supervisor Katy Tang has her scuba

diving certification. A former swim instructor, Supervisor Tang truly enjoys being in the water and has decided to take the

plunge at the California Academy of Sciences.

Step inside the rainforest dome, the largest spherical rainforest exhibit in the world, teeming with 1,600 live

animals. Each level represents a different rainforest around the world Borneo, Madagascar, Costa Rica

and the Amazon. View free-flying birds and butterflies, chirping frogs, spinning spiders and tropical plants galore as you wind your way through the

treetops. At the end, take the elevator down to the 100,000 gallon Flooded Forest tank, where hundreds of tropical freshwater fish (and Supervisor Katy Tang) cruise overhead.

Staff and volunteer divers like Supervisor Tang manually clean the Amazon Flooded Forest windows to keep them algae-free about three days per week. Each dive lasts about 30 minutes to an hour and takes quite a bit of elbow grease!

Come over to the Academy on Saturday October 12th at 11:30am to watch your District Supervisor make a splash! The California Academy of Sciences is free to 94116 and 94122 residents on October 11, 12 and 13. All adults wanting to enter the Academy for free will need to show proof of address in the form of the following itemsor combinations:

A driver license or state ID card.Photo ID plus postmarked envelope, postcard, or magazine label with name and date.Photo ID plus utility bill (gas/electric/cable), bank statement, or letter from a government agency with name andhome address (not a P.O. Box).Children accompanying adults need not show proof.

For more information about the California Academy of Sciences, visit: www.calacademy.org.

Dive into the California Academy of Sciences

with Supervisor Tang!

Department of Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) leads San Franciscos preparedness, response, and recovery for every day and not-so-everyday emergencies. DEM is updating our City s Hazard Mitigation Plan, which describes our City s natural and human-made hazards, identifies actions we can take to reduce their effects, and establishes a process for implementing the plan. With a complete and approved plan,

San Francisco is eligible for federal hazard and flood mitigation funding before and after a Presidentially-declared disaster.

DEM is looking for feedback on both the existing and updated plans. Visit www.sfdem.org/hmp for more information about how you participate and provide feedback.

Hidden Garden Steps Project Nearing Completion By: Paul Signorelli

Installation of the 148-step ceramic-tile Hidden Garden Steps mosaic to be permanently placed on the 16th Avenue steps between Kirkham and Lawton streets is within sight. Work on the steps could be complete this fall, but may be delayed until the spring after the rainy season.

The mosaic itself will be completed in the studios of project artists Aileen Barr and Colette Crutcher. Funding for the final phases of the $300,000 project has been secured through a $32,500 grant from the Community Challenge Grant program and a final burst of donationsnearly $10,000as tile sales concluded at the end of July 2013.

Visitors may have noticed work going on around the steps as this community-based volunteer-driven project of the San Francisco Parks Alliance and Department of Public Works (DPW) Street Parks Program has moved close to completion. DPW staff have completed erosion-control work, including newly-added terracing, along the top third of the Steps; have been meticulously repairing numerous chips and cracks on the entire cement-stair structure that was originally installed in 1926; and have replaced a badly damaged retaining wall, an entire flight of steps, and cracked drainage gutters. The number of pedestrians using the stairs appears to be increasing significantly, and increasing numbers of birds and butterflies are appearing as onsite plantings and clean-ups continue.

Neighborhood supporters attending a preview of completed sections of the ceramic-tile mosaic in the St. John of God community meeting hall in the Inner Sunset District on Saturday, July 20th enthusiastically responded to the

beauty of what Barr and Crutcher have created, donated nearly $5,000 more that afternoon toward completion of the project, and participated in hand-stamping their names and inscriptions into tiles they supported through

their donations. Enthusiasm and anticipation continues to build on a daily basis as onsite visitors see the progress DPW employees and volunteers are making on the structural repairs and the expansion of gardens

on either side of the Steps.

For more information about the project, please visit http://www.hiddengardensteps.org. To be added to the project mailing list for updates, please send a request to hiddengardensteps@gmail.com.

Bill Barnickel is a longtime member and former president of the Outer Sunset Merchant and Professionals Association (OSMPA) and is a strong advocate for the Irving Street corridor. Bill has also been a big supporter of our police department and the officers that keep the City safe. Earlier this year, Bill organized a luncheon to honor four retiring officers that had given wonderful service to the Sunset and the entire City.

On September 11th, Bill attended a Police Commission meeting for a surprise commendation. For years, Bill has selflessly given his time and support to our community and our officers, and it was an honor for the City to recognize his efforts and to simply say thank you. Bill says As long as I still have the passion and drive I will continue on working with the community and especially with SFPD. We are honored to have Bill as part of our Sunset community!

San Francisco Police Commission Honors Bill Barnickel

Last month, Mayor Lee announced the release of the Open311 Platform for San Francisco; which creates a SF311 mobile app for San Franciscans to use. This new app helps San Franciscans access the 311 site, which provides city information, problem-reporting services, and service request tracking from the convenience of their Smartphone.

In 2007, the City and County of San Francisco created the 311 Service Center to provide one-stop city services to the general public. Over the past six years, the 311 Service Center has answered over 15 million calls and requests from San Franciscans over a multitude of issues, such as information about The City; or to report problems that the public would like to see fixed. The new 311 app now allows residents and visitors to both quickly and easily submit questions and requests to 311. For service requests, users are now able to attach pictures as well as a map-based location to their applications; as well as receive notifications when the issue is resolved. The new 311 app also provides a new method for residents to communicate to 311 as the Smartphone app adds to the multiple ways folks can already connect to 311 (including calling or submitting applications online, or through social media platforms such as Facebook).

The new 311 app can be downloaded for FREE on both Apple and Android devices, so if you want to connect even more with your city, hop on over to your respective app-stores (the iTunes App Store for Apple products or the Google Play Store for Android devices) to download! For more information, visit www.sf311.org.

311 Goes MobileBy: Bob Wu, District 4 Intern

Coyotes in the Community

Sightings of coyotes and their pups have occurred throughout the years in places like Golden Gate Park, along Sunset Boulevard, and even along Ocean Beach. In fact, coyotes are a natural part of our urban setting, and have only made a comeback in more recent years. Although its hard to shy away from these adorable pups and their parents, it s important to keep coyote-human relationships a fearful one.

Pup rearing season occurs from April through August and causes coyotes to be more aggressive towards humans and their pets. Keeping coyotes fearful of humans is very important in keeping you, your pets, and the coyotes safe. Here are a few common sense tips:

NEVER FEED COYOTES . Keep garbage/compost lids secure and bring in any pet food dishes at night. It is unlawful to feed coyotes, or to harass or injure them.SCARE THEM OFF . If you encounter a coyote, vex them. Make loud noises, wave your arms, and throw something (to scare, but not to hit the animal). KEEP PETS ON A LEASH . Keep smaller dogs on a short leash so if you spot a coyote, you can easily swoop them up. Avoid active coyote areas when walking pets. Keep pets indoors at night.NEVER INTERACT . It is not normal for a coyote to be very interested in humans or their pets. Never leave small children unattended. Do not turn your back or run from a coyote.

CALL ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL. If a coyote is acting aggressively or exhibiting strange behavior, please call Animal Care and Control at (415)554-9400. To report a sighting, email the date, time, location, and any other details to ACC@sfgov.org.

Coyotes are shy animals and not known to be aggressive, but they will exhibit assertive behavior when threatened or when protecting their young. Some examples of acceptable behavior include: vocalizing alone or in groups, retreating at the sight of a human, maintaining distance from humans, assertive behavior or aggressive behavior followed by retreat, curiosity while human takes no aggressive action to drive the animal away, among other natural behaviors. Examples of unacceptable behavior include: unprovoked aggression, predatory behavior toward humans without pets, not retreating when a human tries to drive the animal away, disturbing or raiding high use areas. For more information on living with coyotes, visit http://www.sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=1081 or call Animal Care and Control at (415) 554-6364.

Photo by: Scott Sommerdorf

Photo by: Scott Sommerdorf

The San Francisco Transportation PlanUpdateThe San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) is responsible for long-range transportation planning for the City and has several roles as our county transportation agency:

Administer and oversee the delivery of Prop K half-cent local transportation sales tax and New Expenditure Plan, which was passed by 75% of San Francisco voters in 2003. Develop and administer the Congestion Management Program (CMP). Track transportation system performance to ensure the City gets good value for its investments. Prepare a long-range Countywide Transportation Plan to guide future investment decisions. Serve as the Program Manager for grants from the Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) and approve funding for projects that benefit air quality.Serve as the administrator of Proposition AA, the $10 annual vehicle registration fee, passed by voters in 2010.

The SFCTA Authority Board consists of the eleven members of the Board of Supervisors, sitting as commissioners of the Authority. The Authority Board has three standing committees and one special-purpose select committee.

The San Francisco Transportation Plan (SFTP), one of the responsibilities of the SFCTA, is currently in the process of being drafted with input from the public, other agencies and stakeholders. The SFTP is the 30-year outline for the future of San Franciscos transportation system. The five recommendations of the SFTP are:

Stability in transit operations and maintenance.1.Operating costs are unsustainable, and we need more service. Prioritize maintenance funds for mid-life maintenance to increase available vehicles and reduce turnbacks affecting outlying neighborhoods.Coordinated street delivery for better safety, citywide.2.Support the City s Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategies and coordinate street maintenance, safety projects, and neighborhood enhancements to address transportation system disparities.Community partnerships for trip reduction.3.Collaborate with and empower the private sector to increase support for cost-effective trip reduction partnerships. Efficient use of street space for all modes.4.Address bottlenecks with modification to rail alignment and signals. Dedicate a lane on freeways in San Francisco to carpoolers.Project delivery and revenue strategies.5.Consider a range of approaches to paying for and delivering projects to streamline project delivery and manage schedules and budgets effectively. Strategize to seek new revenues.

The SFTP also consists of an Early Action Program (EAP) which represents the first five years of investments and will include funding for transportation improvements in every part of the city from 2014-2019. The SFTP is currently in its draft form and the SFCTA is seeking input from the community. The Authority will lead a number of open houses focusing on the draft SFTP and EAP, including:

- October 2nd | 6pm | Bayview Opera House, 4705 3rd Street @ Newcomb Ave- October 8th | 6pm | SFCTA Hearing Room, 1455 Market Street, 22nd Floor @ 11th St.- October 10th | 6pm | San Francisco State University, Towers Conference Center, 796 Font Blvd. Campus Map: http://www.sfcta.org/downloads/SFTP/fall2013outreach/towers_conference_sfsu_map.jpg

For more information on the San Francisco Transportation Plan, visit www.sfcta.org.

Toptek Computers has been around since 1994 providing high quality computer products and services. Toptek provides services such as:

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Toptek not only provides high quality service, but they know how to build a custom system for each client. Staff spends time to research the best solutions to meet client needs. Some need computers for personal use, for their small business, or even for video editing and software development. Toptek staff has the experience to meet all of your computing needs!

Toptek Computer Services1520 Taraval Street @ 25th AvenuePhone: (415) 564-3500Email: sales@toptekcomputer.com

Merchant Spotlight: Toptek Computer Services

What we do now will determine our quality of life after our next big earthquake. Are you prepared to survive and recover quickly?

Over 8.5 million people have committed to drop, cover, and hold on at 10:17am on October 17th during the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, which began in California in 2008. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes.

Our office will participate in the Great ShakeOut with students from Sunset Elementary School on October 17th. We hope you will commit to participating and register your family or organization by visiting www.shakeout.org/california/.

The Great California ShakeOut is October 17th

October s Adoptable Animals from San Francisco Animal Care & Control

The San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control is San Francisco's only open door animal shelter that accepts any animal, in any condition, of any temperament. SF ACC is responsible for the City's stray, injured, abandoned, neglected and mistreated animals, of all species, including wildlife. Services include adoptions, lost pets, animal law enforcement, dog licensing, animal cruelty and abuse investigations, animal

rescue, and disaster planning for pets. SF ACC is committed to the delivery of effective, courteous, and responsive animal care and control services to the residents of San Francisco.

San Francisco Animal Care & Control1200 15th Street @ Harrison Street

(415) 554-6364www.animalshelter.sfgov.org

Pisces (ID: A343285) Pisces is an attractive young Mexican Milk Snake and is gentle and easy to handle. Pisces is ready for a home with someone who knows about snakes!

Gloria (ID: A343212) Gloria is glorious! She is calm, easy to handle, and very beautiful. Gloria will need an owner who knows how to care for Bearded Dragons.

Faafa (ID: 341348) Faafa is a gorgeous tortoiseshell cat. She can be a bit shy, but she is affectionate and sweet. Faafa has lived with another cat and dog in her previous household.

Henri (ID: A344288) Henri is a spirited and active poodle boy who loves walks and toys. A family with older children would be fine for Henri.

Save the Date! Pet Pride Day is Sunday October 27th!Sharon Meadows in Golden Gate Park, 11am - 3pm

Upcoming EventsOctober 3 | Thursday | 7:00pm

People of Parkside Sunset (POPS) Monthly Meeting (formerly Taraval Parkside Merchants Association)

POPS sponsors special events, advocates on behalf of the neighborhood, and works with residents and other merchants to improve the community.

Taraval Police Station | 2345 24th Avenue @ Taraval StreetFor more information: www.sf-pops.com

October 3 | Thursday | 6:30pm 8:00pmIrving Streetscape Improvement Project Community Meeting #3

This project extends from 19th to 26th Avenues and is currently in the planning phase. Come give your input on what youd like to see happen in this vital commercial corridor. This community meeting will include a presentation and

showcase of the preliminary design as well as a question and answer period.For more information: www.sfdpw.org/index.aspx?page=1696

Jefferson Elementary School | 1725 Irving Street @ 19th Avenue

October 4, 11, 18, 25 | Fridays | 5:30pm 9:00pm2nd Annual Movies in McCoppin

Bring your friends and family to FREE movies at McCoppin Square every Friday in October! Experience some of your favorite films on the big screen including Brave (10/4), Hocus Pocus (10/11), Oz (10/18) and The Birds (10/25). Come at 5:30 to

grab coupons from our local merchants for discounted movie refreshments and visit with our local merchants association www.sf-pops.org and our Animal Care and Control staff.

McCoppin Square | Taraval Street @ 23rd AvenueFor more information call our office at (415) 554-7462 or email ashley.summers@sfgov.org

October 4, 5, 6 | Friday (12pm 7pm), Saturday (11am 7pm), Sunday (11am 7pm)13th Annual Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival

This annual free festival is entirely non-commercial, funded by the late Warren Hellman, a San Francisco venture capitalist. There are 41 confirmed acts for this year s festival, which is entirely FREE.

Hellman Hollow (formerly Speedway Meadows), Lindley & Marx meadows in Golden Gate Park For more information: www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/2013/ or contact questions@hardlystrictlybluegrass.com

October 9 | Wednesday | 5:30pmOuter Sunset Merchants and Professionals Association (OSMPA)

The OSMPA fosters the trade and industrial interests of its membership, promotes the advancement of the Irving Street District; and provides a place for the open exchange of ideas, discussions and adoption

of methods and policies for the good of the neighborhood and the members.Hard Wear Store | 2401 Irving Street at 25th AvenueFor more information: www.irvingstreetmerchants.com

October 9 | Wednesday | 4:00pmCapoeira Workshop with Destiny Arts

Capoeira Angola can be described as a martial art, a dance, a spiritual tradition, and a game played to the rhythm of percussion instruments and call response songs. Join us for movement, fun games, and

role playing that introduce participants to special violence prevention techniques. No experience is necessary or required! For ages 5-18.

Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street @ 22nd AvenueFor more information visit www.sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

Upcoming EventsOctober 12 | Saturday | 10:00am 5:00pm

3rd Annual Outer Noriega Street FairThe Outer Noriega merchants host this family friendly and FREE event. Come shop, enjoy delicious food

and beverages, live music and plenty of activities for the kids in your family. Noriega Street | 45th Avenue to 47th Avenue

For more information, visit: www.outernoriegastreetfair.blogspot.com/

October 12 | Saturday | 10:00am 3:00pmFREE Ice Cream at Polly Anns!

Before or after your jaunt at the Outer Noriega Street Fair, stroll on over to Polly Ann Ice Cream for a FREE scoop of ice cream! With over forty flavors like lychee, green tea and cookies and cream,

there is something for everyone! Polly Ann Ice Cream | 3138 Noriega Street @ 39th Avenue

For more information, visit: www.outernoriegastreetfair.blogspot.com/

October 12 | Saturday | 10:30am 4:30pm30th Annual LEAP Sandcastle Contest Masterpieces in Sand

Leap provides arts education in over 30 schools in San Francisco and around the Bay Area serving over 7,000 students. Over 27 teams will cover 1.5 miles of Ocean Beach to build amazing sand masterpieces!

Ocean Beach | between Fulton Street and Balboa StreetFor more information, visit www.leaparts.org

October 15 | Tuesday | 7:00pmTaraval Police Station Community Meeting

Come listen to the Captains update and hear public safety news from around the community. To sign up for Taraval Stations newsletter, email SFPDTaravalStation@sfgov.org.

Taraval Police Station | 2345 24th Avenue @ Taraval StreetFor more information: www.sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=858

October 17 | Thursday | 6:30pm 8:00pmSunset District Blueprint: Children and Families Meeting

Hear from City Agencies about upcoming projects in District 4 and provide your ideas and suggestions for priorities for our children, families and seniors.

Ortega Branch Library | 3223 Ortega Street @ 39th AvenueVisit: www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=14943 or call our office at (415) 554-7460

October 19 | Saturday | 10:00am 3:00pmA Spin Around the Sunset: Bicycle Tour with Supervisor Tang and the Bicycle Coalition

Learn basic urban bicycle riding skills, and learn best way to reach downtown via bicycle. You will experience the joys of using a bicycle to get around the neighborhood while stopping at local businesses along the way.

Meet at any of the following locations: Java Beach Caf (@10am) 2650 Sloat Blvd. @ 45th Ave.; Devils Teeth Baking Company (@10:15am) 3876 Noriega St. @ 46th Ave.; Henry s House of Coffee (10:30am) 1618 Noriega St. @ 24th Ave.Start: Java Beach Caf (@10am) 2650 Sloat Blvd End: Golden Gate Park OR ride all the way to Civic Center Plaza

Visit: www.sfbike.org/?chain or call our office (415) 554-7460

Upcoming EventsOctober 19 | Saturday | 7:00am 4:00am

Jimmys 25th Annual Old Car PicnicThis is the longest running show of its kind in San Francisco and includes cars, trucks, and motorcycles of all types. Everyone is welcome, no car required! Bring your family and your camera and bring a picnic lunch or barbeque!

The year limit is now 1987 or older. Car admission is $40 and walkins are free. Historic Speedway Meadow | Golden Gate Park

Visit: www.jimmyspicnic.com/

October 19 | Saturday | 10:00am 3:00pmPlaymates Cooperative Nursery School Harvest Festival & Artisan Craft Fair

The community is invited to Playmates Cooperative Nursery School for their annual Harvest Festival & Artisan Craft Fair. Come and join us for a fun-filled day for the entire family -- including games, face painting, storytelling, jumpy house,

food & drink (including a 21+ beer garden), locally made crafts, and much more! Playmates Cooperative Preschool | 2340 42nd Avenue @ Santiago Street

Visit: www.playmatespreschool.org/harvest-festival-2013 or call our office at (415) 681-2025

October 19 & 20 | Saturday & Sunday | 11:00am 6:00pmSF Open Studios 2013 Sunset District

SF Open Studios is the oldest and largest open studios program in the country featuring a month-long art event that connects collectors with artists while simultaneously helping artists build their network and sustain a living making art.

To find open studios near you, visit: www.artspan.org/artists/weekend1

October 21 | Monday | 6:00pmSPEAK (Sunset-Parkside Education and Action Committee) Monthly Meeting

Educating and informing residents about matters of mutual concern to the community, and, taking community concerns to elected officials and public agencies to work together to improve the quality of life in the

community.Grace Lutheran Church | 3201 Ulloa Street and 33rd Avenue

Contact: speaksanfrancisco@yahoo.com

October 21 | Monday | 9:00am 1:00pmSunset District Blueprint Drop-In Hours

Come discuss your ideas with Supervisor Tang on how to improve the Sunset District. Supervisor Tang will be visiting classes before and after lunch, but all Lincoln students can visit Supervisor Tang during their lunch

hour or contact our office to provide their feedback.Abraham Lincoln High School | 2152 24th Avenue @ Quintara Street

Visit: www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=14943 or call our office at (415) 554-7460

October 23 | Wednesday | 7:30pmScary Stories Campfire

Scary Stories Campfire Gather round our cosy indoor fire for spooky stories and campfire snacks (smores). For ages 7-11 only, no exceptions.

Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street @ 22nd AvenueFor more information visit www.sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

Upcoming EventsOctober 25 | Friday | 10:00am 11:00amSunset District Blueprint Drop-In Hours

Come discuss your ideas with Supervisor Tang on how to improve the Sunset District.South Sunset Playground | Vicente Street @ 40th Avenue

Visit: www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=14943 or call our office at (415) 554-7460

October 25 | Friday | 4:00pm 9:00pmScaregrove! and Mobile Rec

The Recreation and Park Departments annual Scaregrove event features carnival rides, haunted houses, live entertainment, games and food for sale. Mobile Rec will be there as well with a rock climbing wall. Come over to this

beautiful park and experience Halloween fun for the entire family! $8 per person for an All-access Pass. Sigmund Stern Grove | 19th Avenue @ Sloat Boulevard

For more information visit: www.sfrecpark.org or call (415) 831-2700

October 26 | Saturday | 10:30am 5:30pm2013 Housing Expo

The Housing Expo is an annual citywide event to showcase the homeownership services and programs available in San Francisco. Future homebuyers can get the latest information to help navigate the changing market, and current

homeowners can connect with services to help maintain your home and support your financial goals.St. Mary s Cathedral | 1111 Gough Street @ Geary Boulevard

For more information visit www.sfgov3.org/index.aspx?page=4671

October 27 | Sunday | 11:00am 3:00pm2nd Annual Soapbox Derby to Benefit Larsen Playground

Soap box racing has a rich history in the Sunset District, going back to the late 1930s when the California Soap Box Semi-finals were held on Sunset Boulevard. Build your own soapbox to race or simply come out and watch for good

family fun! The event is a fundraiser for The Friends of Larsen Playgrounds efforts to bring a plane back to Larsen. 20th Avenue | between Wawona Street and Vicente Street

For more information visit www.larsenparkjet.org/ or call our office at (415) 554-7460

October 27 | Sunday | 11:00am 3:00pm20th Annual Pet Pride Day

Come to Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park to view working animal demonstrations, a pet trick contest, costume contest, the Animal Care and Control behavior and training team, $10 rabies vaccines, dog licensing, free PetLink

microchips, and much, much more! Sharon Meadow Golden Gate Park | 320 Bowling Green Drive @ Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Visit www.helpacc.org/petprideday/ for more information.

October 31 | Saturday | 10:30am 5:30pmTrick or Treat!

Too old for candy? Show off your costume at the Parkside Library on Halloween and pick up a FREE comic book. For ages 8 and up.

Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street @ 22nd AvenueFor more information visit www.sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

Out and AboutSeptember 2013

Autumn Moon Festival

Party for the Parks

19th Annual Sunset Community Festival

Chinese Historical Society 50th Anniversary

Principals Field Trip @ the Exploratorium

Chinese Community Relations Forum

Sunset District Blueprint Economic Development

Meeting

The Taraval Median Garden is looking great!

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