June 12, 2020
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 together!
Sincerely,
Supervisor Ahsha Safai
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Geneva Powerhouse Update
This week we were able to tour the newly completed Geneva Powerhouse. This dynamic space will become a cultural and arts hub for the entire District.
Due to COVID-19 we are prohibited from having a very large ribbon cutting, but we will make sure to have a virtual or small ceremony to celebrate this huge win for the community.
More details to come soon..... |
This upcoming Wednesday from 6:00pm - 7:00pm we will be convening the Vehicle Triage Center Working Group to discuss the safe parking program located at Balboa Upper Yards. We will hear updates from the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Urban Alchemy, learn pressing needs from the site provider and hear questions from the Working Group as well as the community.
Stay tuned for link, will be provided in Monday's newsletter........
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Update Regarding Crocker Amazon Parking Lot Listed as a Potential Safe Site
Earlier this week at the request of the Board of Supervisors, the Department of Real Estate shared a list of public spaces that could be utilized as potential Safe Sites to house the homeless during the COVID-19 crisis. This was a broad list that included public parks. The press took this list and published it.
In order for a site to move forward as a Safe Site there would have to be outreach, support from the Supervisor and an extensive community process. While I am in support of the goal of Safe Sites, I want to be clear that I DO NOT support a site at Crocker Amazon’s parking lot. This site needs to remain open to ensure residents can utilize our parks and to assist families as summer camp takes place.
In the end these are simply a list of “potential sites” and would have to be supported by the community and the district Supervisor. There will be no process and nothing will move forward on this site. I DO NOT SUPPORT a SITE at this location.
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Board of Supervisors Rejects Police Commission Nominations
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday rejected the nomination of Nancy Tung by a 10-1 vote, with many saying the prosecutor did not possess a desired track record of advocacy or action around police reform. Attorney Geoffrey Gordon-Creed withdrew his candidacy for the police watchdog group earlier in the day, correctly predicting that he too wouldn’t win a majority of the votes.
As we enter into policy changes and conversations surrounding reimagining policing we hope to have a strong Police Commission that can help lead these efforts.
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IMPORTANT: If You Have Been To Recent Protests And Would Like To Get Tested For COVID-19 For Free At The City's Fillmore Pop-Up Testing Site You Can Do So AND General Update On Coronavirus In San Francisco
San Francisco residents who have been to recent protests and who would like to get tested for COVID-19 are encouraged to do so, you can get tested for free at the Fillmore Pop-Up Testing Site. You DO NOT need to have symptoms to be tested at this specific cite. Details of this cite are below for everyone's convenience.
Location: Cathedral of St. Mary's at 111 Gough Street (cross street is Geary)
Hours of Operation:
-Saturday, June 6 THROUGH Tuesday, June 9, 2020 (6/6-6/9) from 10AM to 4PM. NO TESTING will be available on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
-Thursday, June 11 THROUGH Saturday June 13 (6/11-6/13) from 10AM to 4PM.
To register for test, please click here (find the header "Fillmore Pop-Up Test Site" and then click on "Book at Fillmore"):
https://sf.gov/find-out-how-get-tested-coronavirus
Lastly, whether you have attended or not any demonstrations these last few days, please know that San Francisco is providing expanded COVID-19 testing for San Francisco residents. Below, more details and information for your convenience.
Citywide Test Sites:
(1) Fillmore Pop-Up Testing Site:
Cathedral of St. Mayr's (details already provided above)
(2) City College Pop-Up Testing Site
50 Friday Kahlo Way I HC-100
Monday-Friday: 7AM-7PM
*Sites 1 and 2 will test people WITHOUT SYMPTOMS (i.e., people who are asymptomatic) BUT you must make an appointments, please visit sf.gov/GetTestedSF
(3) Embarcadero
Pier 30/32
Monday-Sunday: 8AM-6PM
(4) SOMA
7th and Brannan
Monday-Friday: 9AM-5PM
*Sites (3) and (4) require that you schedule a test by either clicking here
OR calling 311
(5) Castro Mission
3850 17th Street
Monday-Friday: 9AM-5PM
Saturday-Sunday: 12PM-4PM
(6) Maxine Hall
1181 Golden Gate Avenue
Monday-Friday: 8AM-5PM
(7) Southeast Health Center
2401 Keith Street
Monday-Friday: 8AM-5PM
(8) ZSFG
1001 Potrero Avenue
Monday-Friday: 9AM-6PM
*PLEASE CALL 415-682-1740 to schedule a test at one of these locations (5)-(8)
(9) Mission Neighborhood Health Center
Shotwell Parking Lot, 240 Shotwell Street
Monday-Friday: 8AM-5PM
*To schedule a test for this specific cite, please call 415-552-3870.
To learn more information about getting tested in general, please click here:
https://sf.gov/find-out-how-get-tested-coronavirus
To learn more about San Francisco's confirmed cases, available demographic information, hospitalizations, deaths, and testing results in San Francisco, please click here (updates are made daily):
https://data.sfgov.org/stories/s/fjki-2fab
To read the updates COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions, please click here:
https://sf.gov/stay-home-except-essential-needs |
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