Supervisor Ahsha Safai - COVID19 Update 04222020 Newsletter

 
   

April 22, 2020 

UPDATE REGARDING THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS ("COVID-19"):

A Message From The Supervisor:

As our City is coping with the effects of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19"), I wanted to let each of you know that my office is working hard to stay up-to-date on all fronts so that you all can be informed of what is happening locally, statewide, and nationally. Lastly, please don't hesitate to email us at SafaiStaff@sfgov.org or call us at 1-415-554-6976 and we will immediately respond. 

Thank you all for your time, cooperation, and perseverance -- we will all get through this! 

Sincerely,




Supervisor Ahsha Safai 
Legislative Update
Mayor London Breed Announces Selection Of New Director For The Mayor's Office Of Housing And Community Development:


On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Mayor London N. Breed announced that she's appointed Mr. Eric Shaw to lead San Francisco's affordable housing office, the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD). 


Director Eric Shaw was appointed to be at the helm following a national search after former Director Kate Hartley stepped down in July of 2019. Director Shaw, prior to this role, worked as an adviser to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services where he helped lead the community engagement and planning aspects to tackle the 2018 Camp Fire Recovery. 

In a statement, Director Shaw stated the following: 

"I am looking forward to being part of the mayor's team to create more housing and make San Francisco a more affordable and equitable place to live. With the current coronavirus pandemic, MOHCD's services are more important than ever, especially in our vulnerable communities."

The District 11 office not only welcomes Director Shaw but also looks forward to working with him to built more affordable housing citywide.  

 
Mayor London Breed And The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Roll-Out The "Slow Streets" Plan:


On Tuesday, April 21, Mayor London N. Breed and San Francisco Municipal Transportation (SFMTA) Director Jeffrey Tumlin announced a new program -- "Slow Streets". 


Slow Streets is meant to limit traffic on select streets and is in response to COVID-19. Specifically, as the shelter-in-place order is still in effect many San Franciscans are walking or taking other modes of transportation to both exercise and make essential trips. The goal of the program is to reduce and slow vehicle traffic and to support safe physical activity by making the streets available to the public, thus, creating more space for physical distancing. 


The slowed-down streets set for temporary closure are: 

-17th Street (between Noe and Valencia)


-20th Avenue (between Lincoln and Ortega)
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-22nd Street (between Valencia and Chattanooga)


-41st Avenue (between Lincoln and Vicente)
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-Ellis (between Polk and Leavenworth)
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-Holloway (between J Serra and Harold)
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-Kirkham (between Great Highway and Seventh Avenue)
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-Phelps (between Oakdale and Evans)
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-Ortega (between Great Highway and 14th Avenue
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-Page (between Stanyan and Octavia)


-Quesada (between Lane and Fitch)


-Scott (between Eddy and Page)


Slow Streets implementation started this week with two to three corridors per week expected to be implemented on a weekly basis until all of the seventeen (17) announced are in effect. 



To learn more about the Slow Streets Program, please click here:
https://www.sfmta.com/blog/slow-streets-program-help-social-distancing 
 

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Announced That It Will Resume Partial Service To The 54 Felton Starting Saturday, April 25, 2020: 

 Supervisor Safai is happy to announce that after hearing from many of you in opposition to the reduction in service by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation (SFMTA) across the City because of COVID-19, SFMTA has agreed to resume partial service to the 54 Felton. 

The 54 Felton will operate between Balboa Park and the Bayview and Hunters Point. Please note that Supervisor Safai is still working hard to restore more service to the District, especially in the OMI and we will share updates as these changes occur. 

 
San Francisco District Attorney's Office Announces Partnership With Lyft To Provide Access To Free Rides For Victims Of Domestic Violence: 


On Tuesday, April 21, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced that the District Attorney's Office had had partnered with Lyft to provide free rides for victims of domestic violence to travel to secure housing and essential needs. 


The District Attorney's Office is offering free ride credits through @lyft for domestic violence victims, for more information please click here https://www.lyft.com/lyftup or here
https://sfgov.org/dosw/violence-against-women-prevention-and-intervention-grants-program-0 


You can also contact Ms. Rachel Marshall at 1-415-416-6648 or via email at Rachel.Marshall@sfgov.org 


The District 11 office is here to assist you, please feel free to contact us to if you do not feel safe at your home or if you need any assistance. Our office number is 1-415-554-6975. 

 

San Francisco Community Living Is Having A Virtual Class To Teach Anyone Interested In Learning To Sew Their Own Face Mask:

The San Francisco Community Living Campaign is sponsoring a (virtual) class on learning how to sew your own face mask. The details are below. 


When: Thursday, April 23, 2020


Time: 1PM to 2PM


Why Is This Needed: Because the new City guidelines mandate that everyone should be wearing a face mask while they are out and about conducting essential businesses. Ideally, the mask should be made of fabric and not N95 masks because those should be preserved for medical workers and first responders. 


Information On How to Participate Via Zoom or By Calling In: 


To join with VIDEO, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/7256382880
(Works on your tablet or on your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom.)


To CALL-IN:
(1) Dial 1 669 900 9128

(2) You’ll be prompted to enter Meeting ID: 725 638 2880, then press #





One Tap Mobile Dial-In:
1-669-900- 9128 OR

1-725-638-2880
IMPORTANT: Longfellow Elementary School Now Operating As An Additional Food Distribution Site In District 11: 

The District 11 office is happy to announce that Longfellow Elementary School will be operating as an additional food distribution site for children on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11AM to 12PM. Supervisor Safai worked with the San Francisco Unified School District ("S.F.U.S.D.") to open this additional site. No child should go hungry. 

Where: Longfellow Elementary School (755 Morse Street)


When: Every Monday and Wednesday


Time: 11AM to 12PM

We would like to thank Pastor Mike Allen from Calvary Baptist Church of San Francisco for working with the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ("SPCA") for a very large donation of pet supplies to the Safe Parking Program. Enough was provided to not only assist District 11 residents and their furry companions but also to share with other navigation centers. 


Thank you!

SHOP LOCAL
 
During this challenging time the one thing that is certain is that you, our neighbors, community support agencies and small businesses alike need to prioritize their health and safety. Yet there are still ways to support. We might be "sheltered in places" but please consider how you can spend your dollars and invest in our neighborhood businesses who have given their time, money and dreams to provides the services and amazing goods that define our home! 

Please visit website for downloadable PDF here: http://www.eagsf.org/excelsior-open-for-business.html
Legislative Update
 
 
 
 
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