Supervisor Chan 10112021 Newsletter

Moving the Richmond District Forward

This summer marked the reopening of San Francisco’s economy and tourism, with vaccine rates the highest in the state. While the Delta variant has led to us putting our masks back on and showing vaccine proof before dining indoors, the City is bustling with events and activities that were canceled last year.

As our economy continues to reopen, our roadways and public transportation systems are facing unprecedented changes. Late night transit services are slowly resuming, bus lines have returned, and some slow streets are on a path to permanence. On the Westside, we’ve been at the center of two major road closures that have taken place during the pandemic: the closure of the Great Highway, and nearly two miles of car-free bike connectivity in Golden Gate Park. With several changes having taken place in these two areas over the summer, many constituents have questions about the future of each, and what transportation in the district will look like.

In my monthly Richmond Review column , you can read more about each project and how to provide feedback to the agencies. With all of these upcoming changes coming to the district, I encourage Richmond District residents to take a moment to think about your vision and hopes for how we get around the city. My priority for our neighborhood’s transportation future is to ensure we can be part of a climate resilient, transit-first city, and I call on our agencies to provide transparency and be held accountable in their outreach. The majority opinion should guide our City policies, not the loudest voices. So, I urge everyone to participate and voice your opinion at the department’s websites below.

Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program: https://www.sfmta.com/projects/golden-gate-park-access-and-safety-program

Great Highway Pilot Project: https://sfrecpark.org/1555/The-Great-Highway-Pilot-Project

Geary Boulevard Improvement Project: https://www.sfmta.com/projects/geary-boulevard-improvement-project

2022 Muni Service Network: https://www.sfmta.com/projects/2022-muni-service-network

COVID-19 Updates + Response

On October 7, 2021, Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) announced yesterday in conjunction with ABAHO’s statement, that if case and hospitalization rates remain stable or decline, indoor masking requirements in certain, limited indoor settings will be lifted on October 15. The full statement released yesterday by Mayor Breed and DPH may be found here.

These settings include:

Offices, gyms, and fitness centers, employee commuter vehicles, religious gatherings, and indoor college classes or other organized gatherings of individuals who meet regularly, not exceeding 100 people.

And:

People in these settings may remove their masks if the employer or host of the gathering can control access to the setting and verify 100% full vaccination of everyone in the setting.
The employer or host must also ensure proper ventilation, no recent COVID-19 outbreaks, and children under 12 and guests are not present, among other safety measures.

DPH and our health system partners are now administering Pfizer booster doses to eligible individuals at least 6 months after receiving their second dose. We’re encouraging people seeking boosters to first consult with their healthcare provider and receive the Pfizer booster dose through their health system, provider and/or medical home, local or retail pharmacies (such as CVS, Walgreens, Safeway), or by finding an appointment at SF.gov/getvaccinated.

Around the City

Rally for Reproductive Justice

What do we do when women’s rights are under attack? Stand up, fight back! I was so honored to join the Women's March San Francisco to rally for reproductive rights. Huge shout out to District 1 constituent Sophia Andary for co-leading this event.

Fleet Week Returns

Thank you, Veterans Affairs Commissioner and District 1 resident, Joseph Baba, for inviting our office for a tour of the USS Rushmore! It's an honor to host the US Navy in San Francisco for Fleet Week and glad that our COVID case rates are so low that we can host it once again this year.

To stay safe and informed, SF residents and visitors can sign up for Fleet Week alerts by texting FLEETWEEKSF to 8-8-8-7-7-7. Click here for events, schedules, and more information about SF Fleet Week.

In the News

Asian Americans in San Francisco are a part of a strong knit community, thanks to generations of organizers and community nonprofits. The San Francisco Examiner examines how Asian Americans are responding to the recent rise in hate crimes and how the next generation is rising up to be a part of the movement.

Read the Article

Community Updates

Outside Lands is Returning

Outside Lands is returning to Golden Gate Park on October 29 - 31. The Recreation and Park Department has been working closely with Another Planet Entertainment and other city agencies to address traffic flow, road closures, safe passage for trick-or-treaters, and so forth. If you have any inquiries before the festival weekend begins related to road closures, site restrictions in Golden Gate Park, or other general concerns, please send an email to community@sfoutsidelands.com.

As Outside Lands has done in years past, the event will have a Community Hotline to respond to any issues that may affect you during the festival. The hotline number is (415) 965-8001 and will be available:

Thursday, October 28
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday, October 29 - Sunday, October 31
10:00 am - 11:00 pm

To help alleviate vehicle congestion, Outside Lands strongly encourages festival attendees to take alternative means of transportation to the festival, including Muni, private shuttles, biking or walking.

To ensure safety and security of both the public and working crews, please be aware that the following park locations and entrances will be closed on certain dates and times listed on their website.

The event will have two dedicated tow trucks and one Parking Control Officer on each side of the Park to quickly respond to any blocked driveways or any other parking issues related to the festival. SF Rec & Park has printed signs alerting attendees to not block driveways, which may be obtained at the front desk of SFPD Richmond Station at 461 6th Avenue. If you need to have a vehicle towed, please call 311.

Outside Lands will provide additional staffing comprising SFPD, Festival staff and volunteers to aid safe passage of school children in the area. They are also working in conjunction with SFPD ALERT volunteers to provide staff in the neighborhoods adjacent to Golden Gate Park to provide additional pedestrian safety support for young trick or treaters on Halloween.

For the most up-to-date information on Outside Lands, please go to: www.SFOutsideLands.com/311

CYC's Richmond Hub

The Community Youth Center (CYC) has worked in the Richmond District for over three decades providing opportunities for young people to excel in their lives. CYC’s workforce development and community services serve the unique needs of a neighborhood with high poverty and ethnic diversity, but without the density of resources as some other San Francisco communities.

CYC is announcing the opening of the Richmond Service Hub, which will expand education and employment opportunities to young people, low-income adults, and older adults in the Richmond district. The Richmond Service Hub will provide culturally and linguistically appropriate connection services through a mix of outreach, workshops, individual service coordination and community events. Like all CYC programs, this Hub will support cultural pride and a family-centered approach.

The Hub is located at 918B Clement Street and will be open Mondays - Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm. Drop-ins are welcome.

Housing Rights Committee Needs Volunteers

The Housing Rights Committee (HRC) of San Francisco's westside (Richmond, Sunset, Parkmerced) tenant counseling team is seeking new volunteers. No prior experience in tenant counseling is needed. HRC staff will train you! All you need is a passion for helping your neighbors.

HRC is especially in need of people who are bilingual in Cantonese and English. Please contact HRC's lead tenant counselor if you're interested to learn more Yelena@HRCSF.org.

Redistricting Taskforce

The San Francisco Redistricting Task Force is holding public meetings, and you can participate! Every 10 years, the district boundaries of San Francisco's Supervisorial districts are redrawn to ensure each district maintains equal numbers of residents. Redrawing of the district lines follow the decennial Census.

You can participate in the process by submitting public comment via phone, email, or hand delivery. For more information visit sfelections.org/rdtf.

Community Events

Phoenix Day

Sunday Streets is back for one day on October 17! This event will take place across the City from 12 pm - 5 pm, featuring historic routes and pop-ups, The Cross City Connector Bike Ride, and dozens of neighbor-hosted block parties citywide.

More Information

The Museum at The Cliff

The Western Neighborhoods Project is opening a temporary museum in the former Cliff House Gift Shop in partnership with ACT Art Conservation and The Great Highway gallery with support from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s Park Archives and Records Center (PARC) and the Global Museum at SF State.

This pop-up exhibition will showcase a selection of art and artifacts WNP recently saved from an auction that liquidated historical holdings of the Hountalas family —longtime proprietors of the iconic Cliff House restaurant, which closed in December 2020. The exhibition will also support an exhibition currently on display at the WNP Office + Gallery at 1617 Balboa Street. Both are free to the public.

The Museum opens to the general public on Saturday, October 23, 2021 and will welcome visitors to the western edge of San Francisco until mid-April 2022. Historic photographs of the area, bathing suits from the Sutro Baths, charming vintage Cliff House souvenirs and more from WNP will be displayed. Rounding out the exhibition will be kid-friendly interactives and friendly volunteers to welcome you.

Museum hours are Thursdays through Sundays, 11:00am until Dusk.

Wine on the Westside

The Richmond District Neighborhood Center is celebrating 40 years of service in the district! Join the Center for wine, appetizers, and live music on November 4 from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Park Chalet.

To purchase tickets, visit richmondsf.org/tickets.

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