On a beautiful balmy evening I attended a community meeting organized by Dolores Park Works at Mission High School to discuss safety, law enforcement and safety at 19th Street and Dolores.
Panelists:
Captain Greg Corrales - Mission Police Station
Supervisor Bevan Dufty
Eric Anderson - RPD Neighborhood Service Area Manager
Bob Palacio, Former RPD Neighborhood Service Area Manager
Manito Velasco, Engineer, SFMTA
IIaria Salvadori, SF Planning Department (Streetscape project)
Adrian Field, RPD Park Section Supervisor for the Mission Complex
Marcus Santiago, RPD Park Ranger
Meredith Thomas, Executive Director, Neighborhood Parks Council
Vickie Bell, Deputy Director, Neighborhood Park Council
Crystal Vann Wallstrom, from Dolores Park Works and moderator, did an excellent job of moving the agenda and letting everyone speak within a 2 hour time period.
The meeting was well attended with discussion regarding a Stop Sign at 19th Street and Dolores Street, traffic calming and enforcement of park rules - drinking, trash, bathroom facilities.
No one walked away totally happy.
Sort of reminded me of the song from Rodgers and Hammerstein Musical "Oklahoma" - "Farmer and the Cowman"
"The neighbors and the picnickers should be friends.
Oh, the neighbors and the picnickers should be friends.
One person likes to enjoy their home, the other likes to look at the view
But that's no reason why they can't be friends".
This meeting was a start. As Crystal Vann Wallstrom said "one the three people running for Supervisor in this room tonight will be working with us next year to come up with a plan we can all work with".
- Celebrate Dolores Park's special roles it plays in patron's live
- Continuous improvement of the park's natural beauty and infrastructure
- Permeate pride, stewardship, and responsibility among park patrons
- Represent patron's feedback to SF Rec and Park Department and City Hall
- Engage community participation to achieve these goals.
Dolores Park Renovation Community meeting will be held September 13th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Dolores Park, 455 Dolores Street, San Francisco. At this meeting there will be panel of Dolores Park advocates discussing the design of the renovated Dolores Park. Attend and offer your ideas for the renovation.
Information: doloresparkwork.org
Pictures:
Crystal Vann Wallstrom - Dolores Park Works
Captain Greg Corrales - Mission Police Station
Supervisor Bevan Dufty
IIaria Salvadori, SF Planning Department (Streetscape project)
Rafael Mandelman - candidate for supervisor in District 8
Rebecca Prozan - candidate for supervisor in District 8
Scott Wiener - candidate for supervisor in District 8
September 3, 2010 - Friday
Eric Smith - Dogpatch Biofuels BBQ and Fundraiser
When: September 3, 2010 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 765 Pennsylvania Avenue, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Eric Smith, candidate for supervisor in District 10.
RSVP: Rachel@ericsmith10.com
World Premiere film "Why I Ride: Low and Slow"
When: September 3, 2010 - Friday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Friday Nights at the de Young Museum: Koret Auditorium, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
What: An original film featuring the Mission's own street historians: Roberto Hernandez, Mitchell Salazar, Sandy Cuadra, Felipe Velez, and Valerie Tuller. Movie "Why I Ride: Low and Slow" World Premier. Conscious Youth Media Crew with Debra Koffler and Vero Majano.
September 4, 2010 - Saturday
Muni will restore 61 percent of the service reductions implemented on May 8. Information: sfmta.com
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - PAC Endorsement Meeting
When: September 4, 2010 - Saturday
Noon
Where: 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What : PAC meeting to vote on candidates.
Information: Linnette Peralta Haynes vppollitical@milclub.org
Team Anna Conda Lemonade Stand Out Reach
When: September 4, 2010 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Boeddeker Park, 240 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Community building and street presence with Lemonade Stand. Discuss the campaign with area residents.
Information: annaconda2010.com
Eric Smith - Campaign Kick-off
When: September 4, 2010 - Saturday
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Project One, 251 Rhode Island, San Francisco
What: Campaign Kick-off for Eric Smith, candidate for supervisor in District 10.
Information: Rachel@ericsmith10.com
September 6, 2010 - Monday
Labor Day
September 7, 2010 - Tuesday
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: September 7, 2010 - Tuesday
2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Item off agenda:
Establishing an Alcohol Cost Recovery Fee.
Sponsors: Avalos, Mirkarimi, Maxwell, Mar
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Health Commission
When: September 7, 2010 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: Lady Shaw Senior Center, 483 Mason Street, San Francisco
What: Health Commission meeting being held in Chinatown to discuss health issues that affect residents in the community. Agenda items include Department of Public Health's funded services available to those in District 3, which includes Chinatown and North Beach
neighborhoods.
Information: sfdph.org
Source: Examiner - Joshua Sabatini
San Francisco Recreation and Parks - Bocce Courts
When: September 7, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Pier 1, (Embarcadero and Washington), Bayside Conference Room, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Recreation and Parks invites you to attend a meeting to discuss proposed gifts to the City of construction of bocce courts in the lawn at Justin Herman Plaza.
Information: sfrecpark.org
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Endorsements
When: September 7, 2010 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting. Candidates, and some state propositions (Props 23, 25, 26).
Candidates for Board of Education, Community College Board and Assessor-Recorder will speak briefly and answer questions. Local and state ballot measures will be held on September 14th at 6:30 p.m.
Information: phdemclub.org
Noe Valley Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: September 7, 2010 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Philip's Church, 725 Diamond, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting for November election.
Information: hls5@ibew1245.com
September 8, 2010 - Wednesday
San Francisco Democratic Party - Endorsement meeting
When: September 8, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Unite Here Local 2, 209 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting for School Board and D10 Supevisorial
Information: sfdemocrats.org
San Francisco Police Commission Meeting
When: September 8, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Items off agenda:
Chief's Report - Review of recent activities
Discussion and possible action regarding Protocols for Procedures for Disclosure of Materials from Law Enforcement Personnel Records in Compliance with Brady and Evidence Codes
Commissoners: Joe Marshall, Thomas Mazzucco, Petra Dejusus, Angela Chan, James Hammer, Carol Kingsley
Information: 415-553-1667
Neighborhood Park Council - City Park Forum - Carmen Chu
When: September 8, 2010 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: South Sunset Park Clubhouse, 40th Avenue and Vicente Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Carmen Chu will speak. Come hear her plans for parks, recreation and open space.
Information: sfnpc.org
San Francisco Young Democrats - Endorsement meeting - All Measures
When: September 8, 2010 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Mr. Smith's, 34 7th Street, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting. Hear arguments for and against 15 local propositions and 9 statewide measures. Will also hear from candidates for Community College Board and BART Board. Voting will be held for for all local propositions and statewide measures. Candidates endorsement meeting will be September 22nd.
Information: president@sfyd.org
September 9, 2010 - Thursday
ENDA Summer with Equality
When: September 9, 2010 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Plaza, San Francisco
What: One Struggle One Fight, Pride at Work and GetEQUAL join forces to "build the mass" to make Pelosi ENDA pass. Bring signs, banners, your passion and voice.
Coalition on Homelessness Art Auction 2010
When: September 9, 2010 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: SOMArts Culture Center, 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco
What: Transforming Art into Action: Standing up for Human Rights
Live and silent auction
Live Music
Onsite Screenprinting
Free Food and Drink
Admission: $25.
Information: artauction@cohsf.org
Michael Nava's Birthday Bash and Fundraiser
When: September 9, 2010 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Medjool, 2252 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join in celebrating Michael's 56th birthday and raise money to elect him Superior Court Judge in November.
Information: navaforjudge.com
Matt Drake - Campaign Happy Hour
When: September 9, 2010 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Pete's Tavern, 128 King Street, San Francisco
What: Campaign happy hour.
Information: drakeforsupervisor.com
HANC - The 2010 Community Congress
When: September 9, 2010 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Urban School, 1563 Page Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly Meeting. The 2010 Community Congress. A new deal for San Francisco
Information: hancsf@yahoo.com
September 11, 2010 - Saturday
Mark Farrell for District 2 Supervisor Campaign Kick-Off
When: September 11, 2010
10 a.m.
Where: Moscone Park (Chestnut at Laguna), San Francisco
Information: Margaux Kelly info@marfarrell.com
Sunset District Autumn Moon Festival
When: September 11, 2010 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Irving Street (22nd - 25th Avenue) San Francisco
Fundraiser: Drag Against Sit/Lie
When: September 11, 2010 - Saturday
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Cinch, 1723 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: No on Prop L. Drag Against Sit Lie Fundraiser for "Stand Against Sit Lie"
September 12, 2010 - Sunday
California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness/Geary Campus Open House
When: September 12, 2010 - Sunday
12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 1101 Van Ness Avenue, from entrance driveway, (outside, top of ramp), former Cathedral Hill Hotel. Refreshments will be provided.
What: Learn about San Francisco's new proposed, earthquake-safe hospital. Meet and talk with the medical and planning teams for the proposed hospital at Van Ness and Geary. Learn about patient services, architecture, streetscape, traffic, transportaiton, construction management, and CPMC's citywide system of care, community partnerships, and more.
Information: Frieda Edgette edgette@barcoast.com
District 6 Candidates' Forum on Housing
When: September 12, 2010 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: The San Francisco Public Library, Koret Auditorium, 30 Grove Street, San Francisco
What: Hear from candidates for District 6 Supervisor on issues of low-income housing, SRO Hotels, Gentrification, Tenant Rights.
Sponsored by: The Housing Rights Committee, The Central City SRO Collaborative, Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation, La Voz Latina
Information: Richard May richard@rcsf.org
Catherdral Hill Neighbors - (CHNA) Legal Briefing on CPMC Draft Enrironmental Impact Report
When: September 12, 2010 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Legal briefing on the CPMC Draft Environmental Impact Report will be held.
Land use attorney Barbara Kautz of Goldfarb and Lipman will present alternative to the CPMC proposal currently before the Planning Commission. Talking points will be given regarding the Planning Commission meeting on September 23rd.
Influence the planning, construction of Cathedral Hill and St. Lukes.
Cathedral Hill Neighbors Association - sfchna.org
Board of Directors:
Marlayne Morgan, President
Bertie Campbell-Ward, Vice President
Melinda LaValle, Treasurer
Karen D'Isola, Member at Large
Jack Scott, Member at Large
Lois Scott, Member at Large
Teresa Schnabel, Member at Large
Allen Soong, Webmaster
Fundraiser: Drag Against Sit/Lie
When: September 11, 2010 - Saturday
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Cinch, 1723 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: No on Prop L. Drag Against Sit Lie Fundraiser for "Stand Against Sit Lie"
September 13, 2010 - Monday
District 6 Supervisor Candidate Forum
When: September 13, 2010 - Monday
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. forum from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: UCSF's Genentech Hall in Byers Auditorium. at UCSF Mission Bay, San Francisco
What: South Beach/Rincon/Mission Bay Neighborhood Association (SBRMBNA) will host District 6 Supervisor Candidate Forum. Moderator: Scott Shafer of KQED.
Information: Board President Katy Liddell kliddell2001@yahoo.com
Mission Dolores Park Renovation Meeting
When: September 13, 2010 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Dolores Park Church, 455 Dolores Street, San Francisco
What: Community meeting with a panel of Dolores Park advocates to discuss the design and renovation of Mission Dolores. The public is welcomed to attend and offer their ideas.
Information: Jake Gilchrist jacob.gilchrist@sfgov.org
September 14, 2010 - Tuesday
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: September 14, 2010 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Women's Building, Audre Lorde Room, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Special General Membership meeting. PAC Endorsement recommendations on candidates will be voted on.
Information: milkclub.org
Information:
Joanna Rees - candidate for Mayor 2011 joinjoanna.com
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