Supervisor Katy Tang | April 2013 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, , CA 94102 | (415) 554-7460 www.sfbos.org/tang | [email protected]

District 4 | Sunset | Parkside MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERVISOR access to the gem in our district’s backyard. When we talk about access to our district and public had the incredible honor of working transportation, I think about my experience riding Muni growing for Supervisor for the up. At that time, there was no NextBus and no 3-1-1. Muni has past five years as her Legislative indeed made improvements to its service. But more must be I Aide, and enjoyed meeting many done for Muni to adequately serve our Outer Sunset residents, of you through our work together in the who have some of the longest commutes in the City. community. I am now honored to have the opportunity to continue and build And whenever parents call our office, distressed over their upon our work in this new capacity as child’s school assignment, I think about how lucky I was to Supervisor for District 4. have gone through the public school system and got to attend schools near my home where I could walk to and from Everyone always says: “Work is work” school with my friends. I am so proud to be a product of public and that you have to separate your education and especially, a product of the San Francisco personal life from your work life. For me, especially after five Unified School District. years working for District 4, work is very personal. As you can see, it is difficult for me to separate my work life from When I first started working for the District, a group of parents my personal life. approached our office about wanting to rebuild West Sunset I had a great time growing up in the Sunset District, and that’s Playground. As we worked together on fundraising for the new why my parents chose to raise us there in the first place. playground, I remembered my own fond experiences at West Sunset and thought of how children of future generations should I look forward to building upon the great work that we started be able to enjoy it as much as I did with my brother. five years ago, and · Making sure that our children and families have When Sava Pool re-opened in 2009 with its beautiful modern adequate playgrounds and parks to enjoy; design, I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy because · Making sure that our district residents are well- that’s where I took my first swimming lessons and then later represented when it comes to citywide budget spent much time practicing on the swim team and teaching discussions, and that our City is well-positioned for long- swimming lessons. term budget stability; · Making sure that we have a thriving, local economy. When I go to my parents’ house and I look outside their living room window – I think, wow – that’s the country’s largest People choose to live in the Outer Sunset for a certain quality municipal solar power project right there on the Sunset of life, and I hope that I can contribute my part in making sure Reservoir! And our office worked on that with the SFPUC to that people – whether you’re a single college student, whether make that happen! you’re starting a new family, whether you’re a 3rd generation Sunset resident, or whether you’re part of a multi-generational Whenever I think of how I first learned to ride a bicycle, I family trying to support each other – I want to make sure that remember how my parents supported our district’s small people still want to live in the Outer Sunset. I want to make sure businesses way back then – they bought me and my brother our that people still want to live in San Francisco. first bicycles from Nomad Cyclerly on Irving Street – where I now work very closely with the merchants association.

It has been so exciting to see new businesses bloom in our district, attracting people from all over the City to the Outer Sunset. At the same time, I am so glad that places that I went to as a child are still there. As we talk about job creation and economic stimulation for the City, I believe it’s important to engage small businesses in our local communities, and I look forward to continuing my work with our local merchants.

When I look outside my living room window at home, I see Ocean Beach. I think about how District 4 is so lucky to serve as the gateway to the beach, and I am excited to work with the various agencies to improve the infrastructure, amenities and Katy and her brother, Leo, growing up in the Sunset.

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Follow SupervisorTang on Twitter Subscribe/Unsubscribe: email [email protected] Introducing Supervisor Tang’s Staff served in all levels of government. She was a legal intern with the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division; Ashley Summers a Judicial Administration Fellow with the Administrative Office of the Courts and assistant to the Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus; and worked shley is a San Francisco on criminal justice/public safety policy with Mayor Ed native Sunset District Lee’s Office and labor/employee relations with the resident. She attended Department of Human Resources. ASt. Gabriel School and St. Ignatius and currently Dyanna currently serves on the Board of Directors for lives in the Outer Sunset with HomeownershipSF - which supports the attainment and her husband. Ashley has her maintenance of homeownership for underrepresented bachelor’s from UC Santa populations – and the Filipino Bar Association of San Cruz in environmental studies, and her master’s from Francisco. Her hobbies include cheering on Bay Area UC Berkeley in Environmental Planning. In her spare sports teams (Niners, Giants, Warriors and Sharks); time, Ashley enjoys thrifting, baking, and supporting going to garage sales with her Abuelita in the Sunset; her local businesses (favorites in the Sunset include meditating; and training to hopefully compete in her first Kingdom of Dumpling, Ristorante Marcello, Animal figure competition in May. Connection, Java Beach, Noriega Produce, Establish, 3 Fish Studios and many others). Ashley represents District 4 on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Carol Mo Committee and is on the board of the Friends of the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center. arol worked as the Sunset Community Most recently, Ashley was District Representative and Convener and the Intern Coordinator for Assemblywoman Fiona Ma. CTaraval district Safety Ashley implemented the office’s leadership program Network community organizer and hired and mentored over four hundred interns. for many years. Through her Ashley organized many events including the Chili work, she brought together Cook-Off; the Urban Coyote Forum; a Holiday Pet Sunset service providers and Adoption; and the Intern Talent Show. Ashley’s projects parents’ groups through included the monthly newsletter, an exhibit for the establishing the Sunset Family 2011 State Fair, and fundraising to save the Weaverville Service Network and the Sunset Joss House from closure through a short documentary. Family Action grants. She was also actively involved Previously, Ashley was Taraval Corridor Manager, in establishing the first Chinese-language Police and helped businesses take advantage of resources, Community Relations Forum in the Taraval district. Over organized local events, conducted outreach, and the years, other Sunset projects or events that Carol managed a capital grant project to improve five either led or was involved in were the Sunset Community business’ facades. Ashley’s also worked for the San Court, the Sunset Community Festival, Sunset Playground Francisco Controller’s Office, where she developed clean-ups, parenting classes, pedestrian safety and implemented an emergency training plan. campaigns, the Big Rumble Earthquake Preparedness Additionally, she interned for the Board of Supervisors Party, the Sunset principals’ breakfast, community Office of Supervisor Carmen Chu and the Recreation BBQs, movie nights and many other family friendly and Park Department. programming and events. Carol brings over ten years of direct service experience working with immigrants, Dyanna Quizon families and children at various non-profits in San Francisco. She also has been a member of a Sunset church for over ten years. yanna Quizon grew

up in the Sunset District Carol pursued graduate studies to further her and attended Holy knowledge of social welfare in order to better Name and Lowell D serve communities diverse in ethnic and economic High School before leaving backgrounds. While obtaining her Master of Social her beloved city to attain her Welfare degree at UC Berkeley, her study focus was in Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at management and planning. She did hospital systems UC Davis and her law degree at improvement and direct clinical practice work aiming UC Berkeley. to improve the health and mental health outcomes of vulnerable low-income populations. She was received Before coming to Supervisor Tang’s office, Dyanna her BA in Psychology at UC Berkeley. Carol is fluent in spoken and written Mandarin and Cantonese. Small Business Permit Fee Waivers in May South Sunset Playground Mosaic

n recognition of Small Business Month in May 2013, and Mural Project Supervisor Tang recently introduced legislation to the Board of Supervisors to provide assistance at small rt in Every Classroom, Inc. and the San businesses seeking to replace their store awnings Francisco Recreation and Park Department will I host a community “Buy a Tile/Paint a Tile Party” and signs. Under the legislation, awning replacement permit fees for small businesses will be waived during Aon Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10am to 2pm Small Business Month in May 2013. It is our hope that at the South Sunset Playground Clubhouse on Vicente@ th this incentive will provide small businesses with the 40 Ave to support the South Sunset Playground Mosaic opportunity to contribute to vibrant merchant corridors and Mural Project. Community members of all ages throughout the city. For more information on how are invited to purchase and paint a ceramic tile which to apply for an awning replacement permit, please will become a part of the “Nature Stream” mosaic contact the Department of Building Inspection at planned for the two retaining walls at the back of the (415) 558-6088 or visit www.sfdbi.org. For more playground, just below the tennis and basketball courts. information on the legislation, please contact Supervisor Tile prices are 2x2 for $20, 4x4 for $50 and 8x8 for $100. Tang’s Office at 415-554-7460. More than 200 tiles featuring creatures and insects, which will “live” in the natural scene, have already been created by community members. Over 50 business and community sponsor tiles have also been sold to help fund the project. The sponsor tiles will be set into the walls behind the South Sunset Clubhouse, next to the larger mosaic.

Tile installation is planned for April and May. A community tile setting party will be held in early May for the final phase of the mosaic. If you would like to participate in the tile installation or volunteer to help set tile in studio this spring, please email contact@ artineveryclassroom.org.

You may have noticed the new painted mural “Play in Many Languages” on the west wall of the South Sunset Community Center. This mural, featuring the word “play” written in 29 languages, honors the diversity of the Outer Sunset/Parkside community. Local artist Renee McKenna painted the mural and designed the coming tile mosaic Supervisor Tang with Angela Ticker, owner of The Hard for Art in Every Classroom, Inc, the non-profit which has Wear Store (2401 Irving Street) and President of the partnered with San Francisco Recreation and Park Dept. Outer Sunset Merchant and Professionals Association. to sponsor the mosaic and mural project. Great Highway Improvement Women’s History Month Project Slated to be Completed Honoree: Laura Tam of SPUR Ahead of Schedule arch was Women’s History Month and Supervisor Tang had the privilege of honoring Sunset District resident, Laura Tam, MSustainable Development Policy Director at SPUR (San Francisco Planning & Urban Research). Laura Tam coordinates SPUR’s work in five major policy areas: green buildings, water supply, wastewater, energy and climate change.

Prior to joining SPUR, Laura worked for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Inspector General, where she conducted research and analysis that produced recommendations for the EPA to better manage environmental problems. In this position, she worked on a variety of policy issues, such as enforcing the Clean Water Act and managing electronic waste. She previously worked for the Northern Forest Center on rural development and conservation in the Northeast. wo months into the Great Highway Improvement She is the author of the book, At Home in the Northern Project, construction is moving along as planned Forest. and is making great progress. In fact, the target completion date has been moved up a few In addition to her many professional accomplishments, T Laura has always been a very involved and engaged months. Rather than the original October finishing point, an accelerated schedule puts the goal completion date District 4 resident. She served as the District 4 closer to July. This is great news as the project objective representative on the SF PUC Citizens Advisory Board for is to bring this new roadway and streetscape to the three years. She spent two years on the advisory council public quickly with minimal impacts. The water main of the Department of the Environment’s initiative called work on Point Lobos is complete. This was an essential BC3 (the Business Council on Climate Change). She also part of the project and is an important milestone that currently serves on the Board of Friends of the Urban has been accomplished. The sewer work from Lincoln to Forest. Balboa continues and that work is slated to be complete around the second week of April. Crews are currently Laura lives with working in the median section of the roadway west of her husband Golden Gate Park, and traffic is down to two lanes in this Darryl and area while this sewer work is being performed. children Liam and Curb ramps are currently being constructed and you Ellery in the will see crews over the next couple of weeks installing Outer Sunset/ those along the sidewalks. Crews will move from Point Ocean Beach Lobos south to Sloat to build the dozens of curb ramps neighborhood. for the project. Once the sewer work is complete, the She and contractor will begin the curb and gutter work. The curbs her family will be demolished, formed and poured on both sides are proud of the roadway in sections, starting at Point Lobos and stewards of 48th. This will mean some traffic lane closures and there both a street will be flaggers and signage to help with the traffic flow. tree and This project is a large portion of the work leading up a sidewalk to resurfacing the roadway, which will take up to four garden and weeks to complete. want to see more of both For more information, please contact the Department of in the Sunset. Public Works at (415) 554-6930 or email greathighway@ sfdpw.org with any issues. Merchant Spotlight: Aqua Surf Shop by: sean egerton, district 4 intern

qua Surf shop is truly a unique experience in itself. Located at 2830 Sloat Boulevard, it is an ideal location for a local surf shop as Ait is across the street from Ocean Beach. Aqua really adds to the local vibe and over all feel of the neighborhood. Surrounded by small cafés, restaurants, the San Francisco Zoo, and of course the beach, Aqua always has a lively, yet mellowed out type of feel.

Before the current owners Aleks and Devin took over Aqua, it was cleverly named “Aquaholics”, needless to say the name came from the love of the ocean. When Aleks and Devin took over the shop, they revised the name to simply “Aqua”.

I spoke for some time with Aaron Stewart, a very friendly and helpful employee at Aqua. Speaking with Aaron, it was easy to tell that the employees make the environment in the shop. From the second you walk through the tiki-framed doors, you are greeted with friendly smiles, and offered all the help you may need. Aaron described the overall point of Aqua was to work for the community. Aaron further explained that the business aspect of Aqua, was more about helping the customer, and the community and less focused on the strict financial aspects of things. “Our goal is to get people into surfing, and encourage it… to bring the community together .” Aqua surf shop demonstrates a great balance of honesty, and business as Aaron mentioned. This I have witnessed myself when I rented a surfboard and wetsuit from Aqua, the ocean was particularly choppy that day and the employees knew that we would not be out in the water for long. Instead of charging us the full price, like most businesses would have done, Aqua only charged half the price. It is honesty like this that has me returning to Aqua. Larsen Park Jet Project Update he Friends of Larsen Playground were notified that they have been awarded $250,000 from the San Francisco’s Anti-Litter Community Opportunity Fund. Funded through Giant Sweep Campaign Poster Tthe 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks General Obligation Bond, the Community Opportunity Contest Fund is a Recreation & Parks Department Program that gives neighborhood groups the opportunity to make a he SF Giant Sweep anti-litter campaign showcases difference in their favorite parks, build community, foster our student’s creativity and communicates the stewardship, and leverage resources to improve San importance of keeping litter off the street. The Francisco’s vital public spaces. Department of Public Works is looking for dynamic, T Now is the time to get this plane and plan off the attention-grabbing posters, created by our students that convey the spirit of the Giant Sweep Campaign. The ground! The project requires $130,000 by June 1st to goal: Create a culture of clean in San Francisco. fully fund the Larsen Playground. The renovation plans include a large preschool-age play structure, swings One winner will be selected from each of the three and spinners, and a sculpted replica of the iconic and following grade categories: elementary school (K-5), much beloved F-8 Crusader jet that so many people middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12). The prizes: remember. Through the support of the community and $500 for the student artist, $500 for the sponsoring with $850,000 of grant and other local funding secured, teacher, and $500 for the school! this project is well on its way.

The City, under the direction of the Mayor , is You can support the Larsen Park renovation by visiting teaming up with the World Champion San Francisco www.larsenparkjet.org. Giants on the Giant Sweep anti-litter campaign. As the campaign grows and more people join the team, Giant SF Youth Commission Applications Sweep will reach across the entire City. At its core, Giant Sweep is a hands-on educational program targeted at for 2013-2014 Term students -- encouraging them to join the citywide effort to keep San Francisco clean and beautiful and to help o you have an opinion about how this promote good public behavior. City makes decisions that affect you and your friends? Join the San Francisco Youth The Giants showed us last year that winning the World DCommission! Applications are due Friday, May Series took a team effort that went far beyond individual 3, 2013 at 6:00pm. heroics. Giant Sweep embodies that same spirit. The poster contest is a great way for students to show off The Youth Commission is a body of 17 San Franciscans their artistic talents, get involved in their community, and between the ages of 12 and 23. Created by the voters help their schools! under a 1995 amendment to the City Charter, the commission is responsible for advising the Board of Posters should be completely original and must Supervisors and the Mayor on policies and laws related incorporate “Giant Sweep” into the design. All to young people. The Youth Commission is also charged posters need to be submitted by e-mail to contest@ with providing comment and recommendation on all sfgiantsweep.org. The design size of the file must not proposed laws that would primarily affect youth before exceed 5MB and must be in pdf format. Include your first the Board takes final action. and last name, e-mail address, home phone number, name of school, name of sponsoring teacher, grade, Visit www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=5585 to learn and title of submission. The deadline for submission is more about the Youth Commission and to download 4/29/13 at 11:59 PST. the application. Upcoming Events

April 4 | Thursday | 6:00pm – 7:30pm Taraval Streetscape Improvement Project Community Meeting #3 We will be discussing design options for the streetscape improvements in your neighborhood. Please join us and let us know your thoughts. Light refreshments will be served. Congregation B’nai Emunah | 3595 Taraval Street For more information: www.sfdpw.org/index.aspx?page=1648

April 10 | Outer Sunset Merchants and Professionals Association (OSMPA) | 7:00pm 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. Hard Wear Store | 2401 Irving Street For more information: www.irvingstreetmerchants.com

April 16 | Taraval Station Community Meeting | 7:00pm Come listen to the Captain’s update and hear news from around the community. To sign up for Taraval Station’s newsletter, email [email protected]. Taraval Police Station | 2435 Taraval Street For more information: www.sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=858

April 19, 20 & 21 | Friday, Saturday & Sunday Academy of Sciences FREE Days (for zip codes 94116 & 94122) Each visiting adult must show a valid photo ID with proof of residency—acceptable items or combinations can be found on www.calacademy.org/visit.

April 20 | Saturday | 10:00am – 2:00pm South Sunset Playground Mosaic and Mural Project: Buy a Tile / Paint a Tile Party Community members are invited to purchase and paint a ceramic tile which will become a part of the “Nature Stream” mosaic planned for the two retaining walls at the back of the playground. South Sunset Playground | Vicente Street @ 40th Avenue For more information: www.artineveryclassroom.org

April 21 | Sunday | 3:00pm – 5:00pm College Seminars by Serena Chan Ms. Serena Chan, education consultant who has served the Bay Area for 12 years, will be hosting college seminars. Cantonese seminars as well. Free admission, please RSVP. Sharon Chinese Baptist Church | 1620 Irving Street RSVP: [email protected], For more information: www.sfhistory.org

April 25 | Thursday | 7:00pm – 10:00pm SNBC’s 3rd Annual Sunset Soiree Held each spring, this fun event is a great opportunity to show your support for SNBC while enjoying small bites, tasty treats, beer and wine, live music, a silent and live auction, and more! The Historic Zellerbach Mansion | 1550 Fell Street Tickets: http://snbc.org/get-involved/events/sunset-soiree/

April 27 | Saturday | 12:00pm – 3:00pm Sunset Elementary School’s Annual Spring Carnival Join Sunset Elementary School for an afternoon of games, prizes, cake walk, raffle, food and fun! Everyone welcome! Sunset Elementary School | 1920 41st Avenue Contact: Kim Freudenberg, PTA President at (415) 902-1912 OUT AND ABOUT IN THE SUNSET Read Aloud Day at sunset elementary

Tsunami Walk with sfdem, nert and public safety

Cafe Antigua 1131 Taraval St.

Lincoln’s 9th annual Brotherhood S isterhood Assembly

march 2013 N-Judah Turnaround Meeting