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he unny earT of Eureka! T S h The neighborhood association for the Castro, Upper Market and all of Eureka Valley since 1881. www. e V na. org Distributed to over 3,000 residents and businesses in central Castro/Eureka Valley Volume 143, Issue 5, September - October, 2018 www.evna.org www.PinkTrianglePark.org Castro/EVNA’s next publiC Meeting Civil rights aCademy W eds 19th & Collingwood sept 26th 7-9:00 pm

Become more involved in your neighBorhood Join the evnA BoArd or PlAnning And lAnd use committee Quality of life issue! Meeting agenda! •supervisor rafael mandelman • assemblyman david Chiu • mayor london breed (unConfirmed) • Call for evna eleCtions • 2 presentations: friends of harvey milk pl az a and proponents for prop C President’s Column- September 2018, Mark McHale, Eureka Street This mental illness, chronic addiction, The concept/set up is similar to the newsletter and providing resources for early Castro CBD (Commercial Benefts edition it’s all intervention to homelessness. All this District), which we all know and about Quality would be possible with a new tax on (typically) love; the entity that provides of Life and city corporations of a certain size…be additional street cleaning and sidewalk EVNA sure to read Fred Muhlheim’s opinion spray washing, the entertainment at Elections! piece on what he thinks Prop C could Jane Warner Plaza, the bathroom do for the quality of life for all of us pit-stop crews, etc. A GBD would in need of some relief. Quality of Life is a hot button issue all across the city these days. There’s no sugar coating it- the elevating levels of distress we all witness on our neighborhood streets; the human suffering, the crime and property destruction, the growing sense of unpredictability when it comes to personal safety, and the ever increasing sense of helplessness many of us feel about what to do. Whether you prefer to call what’s going on our “street issues” or to use the overly broad but more common word “homelessness,” it’s a problem From another Quality of Life provide additional services to existing we’ve been trying to address for perspective, we’re also going to hear city services to beautify and maintain many years; making some gains, and more from a group who wants to a specifc geographic zone. Revenues more recently losing a lot of ground. establish a Green Beneft District to pay for the services would be Since our June elections in the city, (GBD) around the Dolores Park generated by a fee on each property there’s been a renewed energy among area. They are in the process of owner within the zone. These GBD residents and newly elected offcials educating property owners about the guys have had some success in the to get to the root of the causes of program and its mission and goals, Dogpatch and NW Potrero Hill GBD, homelessness and provide some and how it’s to be paid for. Though and they want to broaden the service. creative solutions. I share in the hope this area is technically outside EVNA’s You can see some of the work they’ve that in putting even more energy boundaries, I asked them to present accomplished on their website. It’s and funds to work, we can reduce their case to the EVNA Board meeting defnitely beautiful, but will local the amount of human suffering and on September 11th, to get us educated residents see the value for the extra clean up our civic spaces and streets on this “growing trend”, and to fnd money? Is this even a smart expense, at the same time. Proposition C; Our out if we can support them in their given the street issues we face? We’ll City, Our Home is on the ballot this efforts to create a GBD area around publish more information as we learn November, and has some interesting Dolores Park - or to remain neutral. about the project. (Continued on page 4) (if not concrete) solutions to address

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Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association Volume 143, Issue 5, September - October, 2018 Page 2 The views expressed in this article belong homeless from street to street, goes to homelessness prevention, solely to the author, and not necessarily to the hoping that the problem goes away. eviction defense programs, and EVNA. Additional time to discuss Prop The Whack-A-mole approach is an rental assistance. Finally, Prop C C is provided at our next general meeting on obvious failure. earmarks 10% of revenues for shelter 9/27. If you or someone you know cares to Prop C establishes a nominal tax and Navigation Center beds. (This submit an opposing viewpoint, please contact on corporate annual revenues over is crucial for eliminating the long [email protected] for a place on the 50 million dollars per year in San waiting list for shelters, which is agenda Francisco. (Over 300 corporations in currently over 1,000.) Prop C also San Francisco ft this category.) The funds hygiene centers, bathrooms, and Proposition C, Our City Our tax averages about 0.5%; it is less showers. Home: A Real Plan to Turn on businesses that have low proft Besides reducing human suffering, Homelessness Around margins such as grocery stores. It’s an reducing homelessness saves money opportunity for companies to be good in ways we might not think about: By Fred Muhlheim corporate citizens while giving back a small portion of last year’s Trump It’s cheaper to house people than to tax cuts. It’s a true alternative in an era care for them on the streets. The 5% Homelessness is the City’s most of corporate tax cuts and increasing most frequent users account for 52% visible crisis: It’s ugly, it’s crappy, income inequality. of emergency-room services. 60% of it’s in everyone’s face, and it doesn’t these patients are homeless. discriminate. It’s also expensive. Police resources are The obvious better utilized solution to elsewhere. homelessness is Currently to house people. SFPD This November, makes 6,000 a vote for Prop responses to C can help move homelessness thousands of a month. people off the street and into Reduced housing. human waste on the Prop C was street. People developed by a connected to broad range of plumbing do San Franciscans: not defecate business leaders, on the street. the tourism Public health industry, and DPW homeless service costs go providers, tenant down. groups, religious organizations, When people city department feel safe on heads, concerned our streets citizens, and and the city the homeless is clean, we themselves. get more Working tourists and together, they have created a fair and conventions. effective plan. Prop C is projected to raise about Corporate interests plan to spend a $300 million a year, but just as During the 2016 Super Bowl party, phenomenal amount of money in important is how it allocates those hopes of defeating this proposition, to clean up downtown, the City funds. 50% of the revenue goes to consolidated homeless encampments but Prop C is people-powered. I housing homeless families, youth, encourage you to talk up Prop C with along Division St. When the Super and adults; at least 4,000 individuals Bowl was over, the City dispersed your friends, and let the mayor, your will receive housing. 25% of money supervisor, the SF-Chronicle, and those encampments. Many of raised serves the most severely the camp residents then relocated your social media connections know mentally ill people on the streets and how you feel! throughout the Mission and the provides crucial mental health care Bayview. City Hall now moves the and housing resources. Another 15%

Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association Volume 143, Issue 5, September - October, 2018 Page 3 (continued from page 2) This is your chance to change your thinking And lastly, I’ve been hearing from and get into service. many I chat with on the street that Walk your talk! We’ve they’ve been looking for something got several positions that up to this point has been missing open for some very in their otherwise rich and fulflling lucky people to join experience living in the Eureka the Board. See my Valley. They seem to be in search of article entitled “Giving something that binds them to their life Back at a Higher Level- here in a different way. I speak from Become an EVNA personal experience when I tell them Board Member” for that what was needed for me was a more details. Our simple adjustment in my thoughts and current board is really actions- from just thinking of myself dynamic and active, as “living” in the neighborhood to and we welcome new actually “becoming a part of the additions to join us community.” It’s all about words and in our service to the deeds. Walking the talk. There’s a big neighborhood. difference, from just living here to being a part of it, and you’ll realize Be sure to attend our that when you have made the switch. next public meeting… That something that had been missing we’re back to our was a sense of community. usually night of the month and our usual Guess what? Elections for the EVNA venue at the Harvey board are being held this November. Milk Academy.

EVNA Quality of Life initiatives in this area. The QoL will Committee Update be involved in a subgroup comprised Saad Hasan, Committee Chair of local folks and police commanders to discuss hotspots and critical needs. Hi all from the Quality of Life We are also trying to schedule committee! a street life panel with relevant members of the new city government We meet on the third Monday of to discuss their plan for these issues every month (email me for details based on the feedback they have if you would like to come check received so far. it out, it’s a blast), and our August meeting had a number of interesting The big takeaway appears to be that the city is building the infrastructure discussion points worth updating We will keep everyone updated on everyone on. to address some of these issues (principally Navigation and Respite how these efforts progress. In the centers, and potentially safe injection meantime if you have any questions, First and foremost, we welcomed our sites if consensus develops on those), are interested in working with us, or newest member, Marco Bass. Marco and beefng up resources for patrols even just want to drop in to observe just moved here from Colombus, OH and calls in the short term until that a meeting, please reach out to me at and is interested in street life issues infrastructure is in place. [email protected]! in the Castro. With Marco in our ranks, we now have 14 members of the QoL committee and some good In addition, we also had a lively enthusiasm for working on these discussion around potential issues. neighborhood projects our committee wanted to help out on. In particular, the long dormant effort to lead a We discussed the efforts of our renovation/improvement of the new supervisor to address street life Collingwood Dog Park was discussed. issues in the Castro. Rafael is trying We spoke with former leaders of this to identify and put into place, with effort and crafted a plan to see if we the help of local groups, the right could achieve some forward progress metrics to help track the effcacy of on this initiative.

Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association Volume 143, Issue 5, September - October, 2018 Page 4 Does Your Street Have A Neighbordhood Watch? The Unit block of Hartford Street has one. The Unit block of Collingwood has one. Ford Street has one. The 300 block of Noe Street has one. And no doubt other blocks in the Castro have one. “What?” you ask? They have a Neighborhood Watch. Participating in a Neighborhood Watch means keeping a neighborly eye on your street, your block. It means staying informed and keeping your neighbor informed about the goings on in and around your neighborhood. A Neighborhood watch can help reduce crime, and will help in the event of an emergency like an earthquake. For information about setting up a Neighborhood Watch contact SF SAFE: https://sfsafe.org/

with homeless service providers, produce a plan to resolve recurring behavioral health workers, shelters, homeless encampments in Dolores and city agencies. At every stop on our Park and deal with the mentally ill and route, the challenges were daunting but drug addicted individuals we see on the the success stories left me with hope. streets of the Castro and elsewhere. If there’s any city with the resources, talent, and compassion to make serious Another major issue my offce has progress on getting people off the been working on is addressing the streets and into care, it’s San Francisco. spate of retail vacancies in the Castro and Upper Market. In early September To that end, my offce recently my offce organized a meeting of City convened a meeting with agencies responsible for small business representatives from neighborhood permitting to explore what we can do Supervisor’s Update community organizations, including at the City level to remove unnecessary the EVNA, the Castro CBD, and hurdles to opening a small business Castro Merchants, as well as the leaders in the neighborhood. My offce is Since taking offce in July, my offce has of the SFPD, Department of Public committed to helping businesses that focused on better understanding what Works, Department of Public Health want to open up in our retail corridors, the City is currently doing to address and Department of Homelessness and and who the neighbors are excited to homelessness, what works, and what Supportive Housing. The assembled welcome, to cut through the red tape needs to change. We’ve conducted departments will be working with our and set up shop as quickly as possible. over 20 site visits, tours, and meetings offce and neighborhood leaders to

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Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association Volume 143, Issue 5, September - October, 2018 Dolores Park Green Beneft District A group of Mission Dolores residents and businesses are motivated to fnd ways to better maintain and improve our neighborhood. They want your opinion on the conditions and needs of our neighborhood open spaces, as well as possible solutions, including a Green Beneft District. Please take a 10-minute online survey at www.doloresgbd.org/survey/ by October 20 to let them know your priorities. This fall, they will host a series of community meetings at the Dolores Park Church to discuss survey results and ways forward. We hope you will join the conversation! Please mark your calendars: September 17, 6-7:30pm October 10, 6-7:30pm November 15, 6-7:30pm Visit www.doloresgbd.org to learn more, or connect directly at [email protected]

Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association Volume 143, Issue 5, September - October, 2018 Page 6 Together, We Must Honor An underground area where visitors can learn about and be inspired by public funding must be secured for the Harvey Milk Harvey and LGBTQ+ history. accessibility upgrades that will beneft by the Friends of Harvey Milk all commuters and visitors. However, Plaza The public has made clear its desire none of these challenges is greater than to see Harvey Milk honored beyond our responsibility to honor Harvey, The community-led design effort to what’s possible in the existing space. and record the signifcance of what honor Harvey Milk has produced Combining the SFMTA and plaza happened here in the Castro. As Ken something to celebrate and be proud projects will eliminate redundancies Jones pointed out in his recent BAR of! The design, still conceptual, that and ineffciencies, reduce construction column, “I’ve witnessed the shock and unfolded over January – May has four costs, and limit commuter disruption to horror in visitors’ eyes as they look main features: one project instead of several smaller down at the [existing] presentation, 1. A raised canopy over the projects over many years. The time for asking, ‘This is how you treat your Castro Station entrance that separates both projects is now. heroes?’ It is our responsibility to the commuter traffc from the memorial LGBT movement to do better.” space above, maximizing transit As with any large project, there are effciency; challenges: Smart design and operational We’re so proud of the community that’s 2. A new public space for strategies must be developed and come together in support of this project community-building activities; implemented to address the behavioral to honor Harvey Milk. Please join us! 3. A landscaped area near issues we confront daily on our streets; Go to friendsofharveymilkplaza.org Collingwood with inspirational art private fundraising must occur for the and sign up to receive updates and dedicated to “Hope”; memorial and art components; and track the project’s progress. 4.

Update: SFMTA is shuttle bus issues, the project generally proceeded on Completed ON TIME! time (60 days). The scope of the project includes all-new Guest contributor, Richard Magary from Castro Merchants rails (allowing faster, smoother, safer and more-reliable rides through the tunnel), new walls, drainage, seismic The SFMTA/MUNI has substantially completed its reinforcement, fre safety enhancements, four added Twin Peaks Tunnel Renovation Project as of the last track crossovers (that give more operation fexibility weekend in August. Full train service during delays), and other improvements. Our thanks to returned on Saturday, August 25, bringing an end to the SFMTA and MUNI for minimizing the disruption the shuttle busses from Church and Castro MUNI sta- in the Castro/Market area and for keeping us informed tions over Twin Peaks to/from SF’s west side (via West during the project. Portal and Forest Hill). That also means that lots of temporary parking, taken for the shuttle bus operations Stay tuned says the SFMTA/MUNI, for later this fall, in the 2000-2500 blocks of Market Street, are being there will be two additional weekend closures with restored for general on-street parking. The area around shuttle bus services (on Friday/Saturday and Saturday/ + Memorial at Market/Castro/17th Sunday nights) to complete electrical upgrades at the Streets also will be restored. The project experienced a Church, Castro, Forest Hill and West Portal Stations. very unfortunate fatal accident involving an employee As soon as those dates and details are scheduled, we’ll of Shimmick Construction. While there were on-going let you know!

Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association Volume 143, Issue 5, September - October, 2018 Page 7 hAndy resources for home cAll 311 for: Report Litter and Graffti, St. Cleaning, Abandoned Vehicles, St. Signs Missing/Damaged, Pot Holes

Police: Non-Emergency: 553-0123 Report nuisance and non-urgent issues. Always ask for a CAD #. Mission Station: 558-5400 Captain Gaetano Caltagirone email: [email protected]

homeless issues: Community Awareness & Treatment Service (CATS) non-emergency: 734-4233

PArking And trAffic issues: SFMTA Parking Enforcement: 553-1200 SFMTA Parking Tickets: 701-3000

district. 8 suPervisor : 554-6968, [email protected]

Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association Volume 143, Issue 5, September - October, 2018 Page 8 Giving Back at a Higher Level- Become an EVNA Board Member Being a part of the community is more than just having a mailing address in the 94114 zip code. It’s more than waving from across the street to the guy who’s dog you recognize from the park. It’s more than getting in a good stretch at a yoga class with a solid group of locals-a few of whom you happen way before any expectation recognize but haven’t ever spoken to. of getting something back can be entertained. It’s a cycle; you don’t get The following positions are open for Living here is one thing, and being one thing without the other. In our new candidates to consider: a part of the community is entirely neighborhood, the more you give, the • Vice President (new) another. Living here is having a roof more you get in return. It’s true. I see • Secretary to sleep under. It’s driving into and out it every day. • Treasurer of your garage from inside the house • Board Members At Large (up on your way to work and never talking I see the many who live here who to 5) to anyone. Living here is ordering complain of feeling disconnected and everything you need through Amazon lonely. I know the likely cure is getting If you are interested and want to know Prime. It’s pretty easy to live here. invested and becoming a part of the more, please give me a call or drop community. Let people know you. I me an email (415.735.8037 or mark. Being a part of the community requires know there are many who are ready [email protected]). a different mindset. It’s making the to give something more. Here’s your effort to stop and chat with your next chance. We welcome all qualifed candidates, door neighbor. It’s getting out of the and our arms are especially wide open house to shop at your local store- and This November, we’re having elections. for candidates who are able to bring calling the cashier by name. It’s picking We’re looking for a few good souls their diverse experiences and unique up the trash in front of your house. to join us in our work at the Eureka perspectives. You must live within the Being a part of the community means Valley Neighborhood Association. Eureka Valley boundaries and be an you keep an eye on the elder woman up I invite you to become a part of the active member of EVNA. the street, and calls you to get involved community: become a member if in life all around you in the Castro/ you’re not yet, volunteer your time and Eureka Valley. skills, or run for a board position. In our neighborhood, we understand the key is giving frst. Giving has to

EVNA Membership Drive: 39 We NEED you! EVNA is only as strong as our membership. A ro- bust membership helps fulfll our mission to im- prove the neighborhood AND provides much- needed clout with city agencies. Please join or renew your membership today, http://evna.org/join.

Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association Volume 143, Issue 5, September - October, 2018 Page 9 Want to Achieve Your Family’s fnancial future. That is why my offce about building their family’s assets Financial Dreams? is hosting a free educational forum on September 29 in Eureka Valley to help! and estate planning for the future. Carmen Chu, SF Assessor There will be multilingual workshops When I am out meeting San Franciscans in English, Chinese and Spanish for Join Assessor Carmen Chu’s from across the City, I am often asked families at every stage of building their Family Wealth Workshop on about how families should begin fnancial foundation, whether looking September 29, 2018 planning for their fnancial future. for tips to purchase their frst home Some families are thinking about or interested in learning more about By bringing in roughly $3 billion saving for a home or for college. Others estate planning and passing on wealth dollars in local revenues, the San wonder what the tax consequences will to the next generation. Francisco Assessor’s Offce continues be if they transfer their home to their to strengthen the City’s fnancial children. And some are looking for If you are interested in learning more foundation. This year, San Francisco more affordable alternatives to pass about these topics, I encourage you to led the state in property tax assessment on property to their loved ones upon RSVP and join me on September 29, roll growth by 11% or $25 billion death. 2018, Saturday, 3pm-5pm at the Eureka higher than the previous fscal year. Valley Recreation Center. Address is This means an additional $290 million In response to these questions, I have 100 Collingwood Street, SF, CA 94114 in revenue for local services, such as pulled together experts and information public safety, housing, street cleanliness, to create a free community event for For more information, please visit us and public education. As much as we San Franciscans, the Family Wealth atsfassessor.org/familywealthforum are concerned with the City’s fnancial Workshop. This event is specifcally and register today! health, we also care deeply about your geared towards folks who want to learn

Assessor Carmen Chu Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018 presents Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm

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Workshop Event Multilingual workshops on estate offers: planning, property tax transfers & savings for families, protection against September 29, 2018 elder financial abuse

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Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association Volume 143, Issue 5, September - October, 2018 Page 10 Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association Volume 143, Issue 5, September - October, 2018 Page 11 Castro Cares Beer Bust and Fundraiser October 6! The Castro Cares approach Kick off the Castro Street Fair is to combine weekend by joining the fun at Castro compassionate Care’s Beer Bust and Fundraiser on services with Friday October 6 from 4-6 p.m. at enforcement. It Beaux 2344 Market Street. pays for 32 hours of Patrol Special State Senator Scott Wiener and D8 Police services and 20 hours of intensive homeless outreach. The Patrol Special offcers provide a uniformed deterrent to crime as well as making well-being checks, assisting the SFPD when requested, and warning and moving along aggressive panhandlers and sit/lie violators. Through funding intensive homeless outreach services, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman will Castro Cares both choose teams of three dancers has provided for a D8 Dance Off, a friendly contest assistance, referrals, The program will be evaluated after between the two crews. Au Jus will and support to people living on the six months. emcee the festivities. Guests will street. receive a bottomless beer cup with a Between September 2014 and June $10 donation at the door. 2017, the Homeless Outreach Team From its beginning in the fall of 2014, (HOT) hired by Castro Cares had Castro Cares wanted to be fexible 4,306 encounters. 63.5% of them in its approach to fnding solutions engaged with HOT, 36.5% chose not that would improve the quality of to. The 2,735 successful engagements life for both those living on the street included: 844 people (31%) who and those who live, work, and shop received homeless related services; and play in the Castro/Upper Market 215 (8%) who were connected with district. medical services, 369 (13%) who were connected with beneft related Castro Cares launched in the fall of A variety of strategies have been services; and 74 (2.7%) who were 2014 as a program of the Castro/ employed. Andrea Aiello, executive referred to mental health or substance Upper Market Community Beneft director for the Castro/Upper Market use-related services. District and is made up of a number Community Beneft District (Castro of other Castro-based neighborhood CBD) and chair of Castro Cares Most recently, Castro Cares has groups, including the Duboce Triangle recently said, “Castro Cares’ fexibility partnered with the San Francisco Aids Neighborhood Association and is unique in its ability to respond Foundation (SFAF) to establish a new the Eureka Valley Neighborhood to the communitys’ needs. We are position to create a more personal Association. Castro Cares depends pivoting our compassionate services experience connecting people on continued support by neighbors, to partner with STRUT for intensive experiencing homelessness or those merchants, and City grants. homeless outreach. We are hopeful marginally housed with services and that a more locally based service will referrals. The cost for this program More information and data are be able to help those most at risk on which includes a half-time position available on Castro Cares web site, our streets and move them towards and operating expenses is expected to www.castrocares.org. recovery and out of homelessness.” cost $64,000 over the next 12 months.

Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association Volume 143, Issue 5, September - October, 2018 Page 12 Italian Restaurant, Full Bar and Poetry Lounge 4072 18th Street San Francisco, CA 94114 (415) 252-9325 www.poesiasf.com “A tavola non si invecchia mai...”

This photo of Eureka Valley dates to around 1890. The view is from about States Street looking South East. Easily seen are 18th, Noe and Sanchez Streets. There is an open feld where Hartford Street will be built a decade later.

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