Member, Board of Supervisors City and County of San Francisco

District 4

KATY TANG

City Hall • 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244 • San Francisco, California 94102-4689

(415) 554-7460 • TDD/TTY (415) 554-5227 • E-mail: Katy.Tang@sfgov.org • www.sfbos.org/Tang

Work Summary

February 2013 – December 2018

With gratitude to Legislative Aides: Ashley Summers Dyanna Quizon

Ray Law Menaka Mohan

Jessica Ho Annie Ma Wilson Ng

Cammy Blackstone Carol Mo

The following presents highlights of our office’s work in District 4 and citywide. Where our work meets a goal identified in the Sunset District Blueprint, there will be corresponding icons and references (see

Sunset District Blueprint framework pages).

Table of Contents Legislative Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Programs/Initiatives Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Successful Funding Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Sunset District Blueprint Framework . . . . . . . 12

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LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS HOME-SF Program to incentivize creation of up to 5,000 units of low and middle-income housing units citywide & sparked City’s recent change in policy regarding middle-income housing levels. (file 150969) (press release) (website)

1, 2, 3, 4 HOME-SF 2.0 Builds upon existing program to incentivize creation of affordable low and middle-income housing with time-limited pilot program that provides different options for meeting affordable housing requirements. (file 180456) (FAQ)

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Lactation in the Workplace Strongest lactation in the workplace policy in the country. Requires employers to have lactation policy in workplace, provide employees breaks & location for lactation, creation of lactation spaces in new buildings, & sets minimum standards for lactation accommodation standards. (file 170240) (press release)

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Zero Emission Vehicles – mandates that half of city government light-duty vehicle fleet parked on city property to be zero emission vehicles by 2022. Also co-sponsored ordinance with Mayor Ed Lee to require new construction to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure. (file 170210) (press release 1) (press release 2) Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program Reform – amends City’s existing ADU program to make permitting process more streamlined and for residents to add more housing units in affordable manner. (file 180268) (press release) (FAQ)

1, 3, 4, 5, 7 Food Service Waste Reduction – prohibits usage of plastic straws in San Francisco; requires that food service ware accessories be provided only on request or at self-service stations; requires that large events (100+ people) on City property use at least 10% reusable beverage cups. (file 180519) (press release)

Small Business Attraction – program to streamline permitting process and eliminate wait-time for small businesses to open in Districts 4 and 11. (file 180482) (press release) (FAQ) *note: this was made permanent via file 181031

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https://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2474234&GUID=C3463948-D066-4AA3-B27B-8887AE979436&Options=ID|Text|&Search=HOME-SFhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor-Tang-Press-Release-Housing-Letter.pdfhttp://sf-planning.org/home-sfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3494388&GUID=F66465DC-7569-42AA-8D4F-05ED741DC713&Options=ID|Text|&Search=HOME-SFhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/HOME_SF_overview.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2979551&GUID=55C167FC-305A-42C6-8A03-55B0BA5D34B9&Options=ID|Text|&Search=lactationhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Announces_Lactation_Workplace_Policy_for_San_Francisco_030717.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2974440&GUID=176DF38E-C083-48A0-BC21-DD2CC0E6B322&Options=ID|Text|&Search=zero+emissionhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Zero_Emission_Vehicle_Legislation_Passes_with_Unanimous_Support-17-05-16.pdfhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Electric_Vehicle_Ready_022817.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3458675&GUID=DF0E7457-BA92-47A0-9209-E65E808E2597&Options=ID|Text|&Search=Accessory+Dwelling+Unitshttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/03_20_18_PRESS_RELEASE_%20Improvements_to_the_%20Accessory_%20Dwelling_Unit_Program.pdfhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/18.05.24_ADU_Overview.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3507153&GUID=5E84F423-FB83-48A8-AE4F-6F5BB297E1EE&Options=ID|Text|&Search=food+warehttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/18.05.15_PRESS_RELEASE_Supervisor_Tang_Introduces_Plastics_%26_Litter_Reduction_Ordinance.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3500302&GUID=9C39BE8B-107C-426D-A662-59E83CAEE682&Options=ID|Text|&Search=districts+4+and+11https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/18.05.08_PRESS_RELEASE_%20Supervisors_Tang_and_Safai_introduce_Small_Business_Attraction_Legislation.pdfhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/18.05.31_SBA_Overview.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3710444&GUID=3882411E-55D8-4F3B-BF4F-CA76D55449C0&Options=ID|Text|&Search=districts+4

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Flexible Retail – creates new “Flexible Retail” use under Planning Code to allow for multi-use retail and co-location of businesses within Districts 1, 4, 5, 10, 11, and principally permits Flexible Retail within District 4. (file 180806) (press release) (FAQ)

1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10 Stabilization of Arts Funding (Initiative Ordinance passed by voters on November 2018 ballot) – ensures stable arts investments citywide and creates new funding opportunities for cultural districts and other arts investments. (file 180122)

10, 12 Imminent Danger Policy in Shelters – resolution and work with Shelter Monitoring Committee, Human Services Agency, and domestic violence service providers to amend Imminent Danger Policy for shelter system as it applies to victims of domestic violence. Previously, shelter residents who self-reported or who were involved in a domestic violence incident were either denied shelter admittance or are not allowed to remain in a shelter for 30 days. (This policy was changed to 15 days in October 2015). (file 151239) Notice to Tenants facing Evictions – requires Rent Board to provide tenants who face eviction of the City’s affordable housing programs; would be available in multiple languages, per City’s Language Access Ordinance. Tenants may not otherwise know of programs available, eligibility requirements, or how to apply. (file 151229)

8 Language Access Improvements – amended existing Language Access Ordinance to require that all city departments provide equal access to city services by the start of FY 2016-2017; centralized complaint process within Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs; and encouraged departments to translate public signage. (file 141149) (press release) Commercial Vacancies – amended existing vacancy/abandoned property law to better capture ground-floor commercial space vacancies & for the City to maintain registry. (file 140284) (press release)

13 Small Business Permit Fee Waivers – all permit fees related to awning replacements & installation of pedestrian level lighting waived each year during the month of May for businesses with 100 or fewer employees to incentivize façade & safety improvements. (file 140312) (website)

6, 9, 14 Massage Business Regulations – series of legislation to allow Department of Public Health & Planning Department to better regulate massage businesses following concerns related to human and sex trafficking. (file 130789) (file 141302) (file 141303) (press release)

https://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3590826&GUID=D185574E-C296-450E-971E-EF503159B2B4&Options=ID|Text|&Search=flexible+retailhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/18.11.13_PRESS_%20RELEASE-BOARD_OF_SUPERVISORS_PASS_SUPERVISOR_TANGS_FLEXIBLE_RETAIL_AND_POP-UP_LEGISLATION.pdfhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Flexible_Retail_FAQ_Packet.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3333627&GUID=2F640D0D-49C3-4009-8036-C40C7F8BAC40&Options=ID|Text|&Search=artshttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2527095&GUID=37D58F0F-273D-4EFC-AB12-1E78466BDE74&Options=ID|Text|&Search=imminent+dangerhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2526923&GUID=076A013A-85AC-4ED7-AE16-9C81352E4B96&Options=ID|Text|&Search=rent+boardhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=1991052&GUID=E0B197BF-8CE7-46CB-923A-414F3D94CAE7&Options=ID|Text|&Search=language+access+ordinancehttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Language_Access_Ordinance_150303.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=1688338&GUID=4EC2D084-2821-4493-8675-543B9993B058&Options=ID|Text|&Search=vacant+or+abandonedhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Commercial_Storefront_Vacancy_140325.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=1690965&GUID=481E2370-E205-4D78-A319-51ED4E856556&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfdbi.org/awning-fee-waiver-programhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=1461698&GUID=9DB7F7A3-9048-48F6-95A0-F27EF2058B68&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2103557&GUID=5808A348-212D-42F0-B447-DF4DEDA2C2BA&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2103559&GUID=C407BA0A-14E7-4B0A-9F7E-CE2798B304C0&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Massage_Parlor_130731.pdf

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New Animal Shelter – to finance construction of new city animal shelter. (file 160120) (press release) Accessible Business Entrance Program – creation of citywide program to require places of public accommodation to have all primary entries into building be accessible to persons with disabilities. Also sought to address issues with “drive-by” lawsuits impacting small businesses. (original legislation: file 150732) (revised legislation extending time for compliance: file 180323) (press release) (website) Fire Safety Notification to Tenants – requires building owners to provide fire safety information to tenants living in 3+ unit buildings regarding inspections, fire safety training videos, and emergency evacuation procedures (original: file 150792) (revised program: file 170626)

6 Paid Parental Policy Improvements – Charter Amendment passed by voters on November 2015 ballot to improve parental leave policies for city employees. (file 150524) (press release) Reducing Implicit Bias in City Hiring Process – requested Department of Human Resources to revise policies to reduce implicit bias and enhance transparency in city hiring process. Led to proposed rule changes in May 2018. (file 160375) & (file 180434) (proposed rule changes) Performance by Animals – bans performance of wild and exotic animals for public entertainment or amusement in San Francisco. (file 150191) (press release) Fur Apparel & Accessories Ban – prohibits sale of fur apparel and accessories in San Francisco. (file 171317) (press release) Equal Opportunity to Change – requires expansion of diaper-changing accommodations to restrooms for use by men and all-gender restrooms. (file 161353) (press release) Sale of Animals in Pet Stores – only allows pet stores in San Francisco to sell puppies/kittens that come from animal shelters or rescue organizations, and prohibits sale of puppies/kittens that are less than 8 weeks old. (file 161352) (press release)

https://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2567998&GUID=7EE9ED38-51E7-4E37-8544-E882DDEF3E63&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Funding_for_New_ACC_Shelter_160209.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2369780&GUID=2FFAD942-5494-4408-BDC2-E1DA9AB5E3A0&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3470245&GUID=5FC4521A-4396-4925-8456-4411E21860DC&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_ADA_150707.pdfhttps://sfdbi.org/businessentrancehttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2385517&GUID=EFC93449-44D9-41B8-9623-953D1A4984D9&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3057633&GUID=360848BA-1D3A-422A-892E-BB5A767AD890&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2321158&GUID=2CAB0166-C7DE-4303-8659-84C55F9267D3&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Paid_Parental_Leave_150519.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2688308&GUID=22E2D700-A43F-44F5-972D-455E7302CC56&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3488378&GUID=EA3DFE58-2B77-4ECF-A10A-1AA991EB63A4&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfgov.org/civilservice/sites/default/files/CSC%20Memo%20No.%202018-04%20Notice%20of%20Posting%20for%20Proposed%20Amendments%20to%20Rules%20102%2C%20110%2C%20111%2C%2011A%2C%20112%2C%20and%20113.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2230056&GUID=3D82C246-F86A-4832-81DE-04CE2126D0B3&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Exotic_Animals_in_Entertainment_150224.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3295007&GUID=88DF4995-087A-4843-843D-642F200ADF71&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/03_20_18_Board_of_Supervisors_Passes_Ban_on_the_%20Sale_of_Fur_%20Apparel_in_San_%20Francisco.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2909830&GUID=3F6B836A-4AE4-4032-A4DA-A63CCBCA2EC4&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/PRESS_RELEASE_Board_of_Supervisors_Unanimously_Supports_Legislation_Sponsored_by_Supervisor_Katy_Tang_Expanding_Baby-Diaper_Changing_Accomm_170228.pdfhttps://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2909829&GUID=19592FE7-09EB-435D-94CB-1D0F79F7105C&Options=Advanced&Search=https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Introduces_Legislation_to_Ban_the_Sale_of_Puppies_and_Kittens_121316.pdf

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PROGRAMS / INITIATIVES Sunset District Blueprint Created upon taking office and updated each year, setting high-level goals/strategies to improve the Sunset District in five key issue areas (Children, Families & Seniors; Public Transportation & Pedestrian Safety; Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness; Land Use; Economic Development) (Blueprint) (press release) Mobile Youth Job Fair Each year since 2014, our office has paired youth who either live or attend schools within District 4 to paid summer job opportunities with Sunset District businesses. (2015 press release)

1, 6, 7 Playland at 43rd Ave In partnership with residents, initiated effort to transform a vacant SFUSD property yard into a multi-use space for all communities, including community garden, basketball courts, artists in residence, ping-pong, skateboarding, and more. (press release) (website)

10, 12, 15 2, 8, 10, 11, 16 Back-to-School Supply Drive Distributed school supplies to students/families for three years to over 100 families each year (2015 press release)

1, 6, 7 Home Match Launched program with Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development in 2016 to match homeowners with low-income home seekers in San Francisco. Program also provides educational resources for tenants and landlords. (press release) (website)

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Salary Negotiation Training Launched effort with Friends of the Commission on the Status of Women to get 20,000 women trained in salary negotiation by 2020 (website) Sunset Fitness Zone Installed nine exercise stations between Noriega – Taraval along Sunset Boulevard to encourage outdoor physical activities available to public for free (press release)

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https://sfbos.org/supervisor-tang-sunset-district-blueprinthttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Sunset_District_Blueprint_140709.pdfhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Mobile_Job_Fair_150608.pdfhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Celebrates_Opening_of_Playland_at_43rd_Avenue_with_Community_Members_160507.pdfhttp://pavementtoparks.org/plazas/plaza-projects/playland-at-43rd-avenue/https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Third_Annual_School_Supply_Drive_150815.pdfhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Announces_Launch_of_San_Francisco_Home_Match_160810.pdfhttps://www.homematchsf.org/https://friendscosw.wildapricot.org/equalpayhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Announces_Unveiling_Of_The_Sunset_Fitness_Zone_With_Three_Time_Olympian_Shannon_Rowbury_100616.pdf

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Front Yard Ambassadors Program Launched program with SFPUC in 2014 to help Sunset residents transform concrete front yards to landscaping to improve neighborhood aesthetics and provide more permeable surfaces to take pressure of City’s combined sewer system. After 11 rounds of the program, we have helped 93 homeowners and 2 businesses remove concrete in their front yards (totaling over 12,000 square feet), which helps to divert over 150,000 gallons of storm water each year from the sewer system. (press release) (website)

14, 15 Public Art

Provided funding for new mural at La Playa/Judah operator restroom by local artist Jeff

Canham (photos) 10, 11, 12

Provided funding for functional seating/art for Outer Judah (proposal) 10, 11, 12

Oversaw completion of mural project with 3 Fish Studios, LC Mural & Design at 2149

Taraval Street & 32nd Ave (newsletter, p. 11) 10, 11, 12 9

Provided funding for new mural at 1701 Taraval Street & 27th Ave 10, 11, 12 9 Educator Housing Worked with Mayor’s Office and community to start dialogue and process to create San Francisco’s first housing project dedicated to SFUSD educators/paraprofessionals at Playland site (43rd Ave btwn Judah/Irving) (article)

1, 2, 5 Traffic calming median at Kirkham /Great Highway Initiated/completed installation with SF Public Works to improve pedestrian safety at wide intersection (photo)

5, 8, 11 Safe Routes to School Initiated restructuring of program with SFCTA, SFMTA, & other city agencies to ensure better safety for students around schools. (press release)

10, 11, 18 Discover Your District Launched program in 2014 to connect Sunset residents with local businesses and each other. We have held 53 events with District 4 businesses between October 2014 to May 2018. (website)

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https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_Front_Yard_Ambassadors_040220.pdfhttps://sfbos.org/supervisor-tang-front-yard-ambassadors-programhttp://www.jeffcanham.com/2018/last-stop--first-stop/https://groundplaysf.org/wp-content/uploads/Schlesinger_N-Judah.pdfhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/FileCenter/Documents/47836-Supervisor%20Tang%27s%20February%20Newsletter.pdfhttps://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/SF-teacher-housing-suddenly-gains-momentum-11165409.phphttps://www.facebook.com/KatyTangSF/photos/a.1140470212643715.1073741886.554196161271126/1140482502642486/?type=3&theaterhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisors_Katy_Tang_Press_Release_171212_SFCTA_Votes_Unanimously_To_Reform_%26_Restructure_Safe_Routes_To_School_Program.pdfhttps://sfbos.org/supervisor-tang-discover-your-district-program

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District 4 Workshops Organized series of annual workshops to better connect residents with city services, including:

Home Improvement Workshop with Planning Department & Department of Building Inspection

Landlord/Tenant Rights

8, 9 Ocean Beach Master Plan Active & ongoing participation in implementation of recommendations to address erosion and sea level rise issues. (website)

16 “Field Trips” w/District 4 School Principals & PTA Presidents Continued annual get-togethers with all District 4 school Principals & PTA Presidents to learn what issues they need assistance with and to bring them all together in one place to build relationships with each other and learn about programs available in the City.

3, 6 District 4 Youth Council Created a council consisting of youth who either attend school or reside in District 4 to provide them with opportunities to learn about government, policy work, and community service.

2, 3 Resilient Sunset Worked with neighbors and community organizations to get Sunset residents prepared for emergencies. (website)

Created Resilient Sunset Plan specific for District 4 residents

Distributed 27 emergency supply bins and 50 emergency go-bags to residents

Launched monthly supply campaign with neighborhood businesses

Hosted several emergency preparedness training workshops in English/Chinese

Supervisor Tang and her entire office also became NERT certified in 2015

1, 2, 3, 4 Animal Adoption Events Consistently promoted animal adoption through office events, including the popular “Twelve Days of Kittens” every winter. (2017 press release) SFMTA Switchbacks Ongoing policy changes/tracking of Muni switchbacks. (press release)

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https://www.spur.org/featured-project/ocean-beach-master-planhttps://sfbos.org/supervisor-tang-resilient-sunsethttps://sf-fire.org/neighborhood-emergency-response-team-NERThttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisors_Katy_Tang_Press_Release_171204_Hosts_Adoptable_Kittens_In_Her_City_Hall_Office_In_December.pdfhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Supervisor_Tang_Press_Release_SFMTA_Switchbacks_140204.pdf

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Holiday Craft Fair Initiated/organized holiday craft fairs at Cypress at Golden Gate Senior Center for two winters to encourage residents to support local artists.

11 1, 2 66-Quintara Improvements Initiated study to analyze 66-Quintara bus route, which led to community members identifying immediate issues to address along the line & advocacy for increased service on the 48-Quintara/24th Street bus line. (report)

2, 3 Child Transportation Study Requested initial study of how to improve transportation options for families with children between K-5, which found that 50% of parents have children in aftercare and pick-up during rush hour, which they feel limits their aftercare choices. Next phase of study would look at solutions to common commute issues for K-5 families. (website/report)

2, 3 Lower Great Highway Pedestrian Safety Study Requested SFMTA to look into options to improve safety for pedestrians traveling along Lower Great Highway in short, medium, and long term. (website)

5, 6, 7, 8, 11 La Playa Park Improvements Continued planning efforts around improving pedestrian safety at La Playa/Judah turnaround. (website)

8, 10, 12, 15 Pet Owner Outreach Program (POOP) Launched effort to curb dog waste on sidewalks by requesting Animal Care & Control and SPCA to provide dog waste education for new pet guardians and free waste disposal bag dispensers. (press release)

16 Cigarette Butt Litter Pilot Program Worked with Surfrider Foundation & SF Environment to install 20 cigarette butt ash cans in the Sunset District, and coupled with education/outreach efforts, resulted in 60% less butt litter in these areas. (press release)

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https://www.sfcta.org/sites/default/files/content/Executive/Meetings/board/2018/04-Apr-10/ENC%20-%2066%20Quintara_Full%20Report.pdfhttps://www.sfcta.org/child-transportation-studyhttps://www.sfmta.com/projects/lower-great-highway-pedestrian-improvements-projecthttps://groundplaysf.org/projects/la-playa-pedestrian-improvements/https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Press_Release_Supervisor_Katy_Tang_Announces_POOP_Pet_Owner_Outreach-Program_170519.pdfhttps://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/Press_Release_Supervisors_Tang_And_Fewer_Announce_Cigarette_Butt_Can_Pilot_To_Reduce_Butt_Litter_On_Sidewalks_And_In_Sewer_System-17-06-30.pdf

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Great Highway Flashing Beacons Worked with SF Public Works to install beacons at Lincoln Way/33rd; Sloat Blvd @ Middlefield Drive; Skyline Blvd @ John Muir Drive; Fulton Street @ 33rd Ave to alert drivers about Upper Great Highway road closures.

7 Friends of Sunset Boulevard Created volunteer effort in partnership with Public Works and residents to clean and green Sunset Boulevard. Held several events that resulted in litter abatement, planting 150 new trees, and wildflowers along the two-mile boulevard.

10, 13 Small Business Support Ongoing recruiting/retaining businesses within District 4 through legislation and regular assistance to those looking to start a new business.

1-19 Human Trafficking Ongoing participation in human trafficking awareness efforts, specifically as it relates to massage businesses; legislative efforts; process improvements with Department of Public Health.

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SUCCESSFUL FUNDING ADVOCACY STEAM Opportunities for District 4 Students Provided grants ranging from $5,000 - $50,000 each year since 2013 to all 9 SFUSD schools within District 4 for use in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) efforts.

13 New Summer Accelerated Geometry Course 187 SFUSD high school students participated in 2017 + continued funding for two additional summers (press release)

13 Small Business Acceleration Program Free services via dedicated case manager to assist people opening small food-based businesses in San Francisco (website)

5, 7, 10 Boat Playground Restroom New restroom currently in construction for playground at 45th Avenue & Lincoln Way, a heavily visited park with no restrooms in the vicinity. Expected completion: end of summer 2018. (website)

8 Enhanced Street Cleanliness for Merchant Corridors Irving, Judah, Noriega, and Taraval all received steam cleaning services from the City for two years (until drought).

16, 17, 18 Wellness Center at Lincoln High School Assisted Lincoln High School in completing new Wellness Center build-out to better serve students. Sunset Boulevard

Funded completion of decomposed granite jogging path along east side of Sunset Boulevard between Pacheco and Lincoln Way

Provided funding to increase tree canopy and maintenance along Sunset Boulevard

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https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/17-04-26_Press_Release_-_Supervisor_Katy_Tang_Announces_Summer_Accelerated_Geometry_Program.pdfhttps://oewd.org/openhttp://sfrecpark.org/project/golden-gate-park-boat-playground-restroom-project/

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Movies in McCoppin Continued funding for annual free movie nights events that take place at McCoppin Square every Friday night in October.

1, 2, 3 1, 9, 11 Community Festivals Continued funding to support annual Sunset Community Festival, Noriega Street Fair, Irving Fish Fest, Autumn Moon Festival, and others.

1, 2, 3 11 Community & Family Services

Summer, Evening & Family Programs – augmented funding to generate more capacity for valuable community-based programs

Case Management & Targeted Services – provided funding for 100 additional Sunset District families to be served by community organizations

2, 3, 5, 7 Public Art Made historic investments in public art in District 4 at over $250,000.

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Homeless Outreach Brought additional homeless outreach team staff to District 4 to better serve homeless individuals in our neighborhood. Lactation Pods Funded 8 lactation pods for city staff and public use on city properties. Façade Improvements Provided ongoing funding for District 4 businesses to receive grants for façade improvements.

1, 6, 9, 10, 14, Mother’s Building Planning for preservation of building containing WPA murals and for future use. Playland at 43rd Avenue Ongoing funding for free programs available to public at completed site.

1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10

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Front Yard Ambassadors Program Ongoing funding to continue breaking up concrete front yards and installing landscaping.

14, 15 Golden Gate Park Wayfinding Signage Installation of wayfinding signs at key entrances to Golden Gate Park to assist residents and visitors, including Lincoln Way at 20th, 25th, 30th, 34th, 41st, and 45th Ave and La Playa Street.

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SUNSET DISTRICT BLUEPRINT

FRAMEWORK

CHILDREN FAMILIES & SENIORS

PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

LAND USE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PUBLIC TRANSPORTION & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND SENIORS

Community Building: Encourage residents to connect through community-centered events that foster collaboration.

1. Support existing neighborhood-building events and organize additional events for community members to gather and connect.

2. Identify opportunities for seniors and youth to become more involved in the community and engage with each other in partnership with schools, community based organizations and businesses.

3. Improve communication to engage diverse communities and disseminate information on community-building events and activities.

Resource Sharing: Improve residents’ access to existing resources within the community, and create new resource opportunities to fill gaps in service.

4. Increase District 4 early care and education provider participation in Preschool for All program. 5. Improve food access for students, families and seniors. 6. Facilitate more public and private partnerships between schools and businesses to enhance students’ learning

experiences and job opportunities. 7. Create one-stop shops in the Sunset District to assist residents with social, educational, and health services.

Infrastructure: Create, maintain and enhance areas in the Sunset District that promote community-building activities.

8. Improve and continue to prioritize maintenance of facilities in and around neighborhood parks, playgrounds and public gathering areas.

9. Improve and expand senior facilities in the Sunset District. 10. Encourage and facilitate the use of existing, unused spaces for community use and gathering areas for all ages. 11. Attract businesses and venues that are family friendly.

Education: Work with San Francisco Unified School District to ensure quality education for all students.

12. In partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District, streamline school enrollment applications to assist applicants with the process.

13. Advocate for equality among all schools throughout San Francisco through adequate distribution of resources and support for schools and teachers.

Programs: Provide programmatic opportunities and support for residents of all ages to learn, develop and thrive.

14. Work with the Department on Children, Youth and Families to identify afterschool and summer programs that are free/affordable.

15. Advocate for more affordable early care and education options. 16. Provide opportunities for seniors to learn and engage with each other over a variety of topics and physical activities. 17. Ensure full participation of District 4 residents in health care enrollment.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Disaster Management Plan: Develop comprehensive, district-specific disaster management plan for the Sunset District.

1. Develop program to create neighborhood stockpiles of food, water, medical and survival supplies. 2. Develop district-wide emergency communication plan that accommodates all communities, including

seniors, disabled and non-English speaking individuals. 3. Provide training and incentives for residents to make emergency preparation improvements. 4. Identify centralized areas, both physical and online, to provide resources and information in the event

of an emergency. 5. In partnership with the San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (SF NERT), develop

program to establish neighborhood emergency groups to facilitate an effective coordinated response in the event of an emergency.

Infrastructure: Evaluate and improve infrastructure to strengthen the quality of public safety and emergency response capabilities in the Sunset District.

6. Support repairs and improvements to critical infrastructure that will allow San Francisco to quickly respond to and rebuild from a major earthquake or disaster.

7. Advocate for funding to expand the Portable Water Supply System (PWSS) in the Sunset District. 8. Work with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and PG&E to improve street lighting

conditions in key areas. 9. Continue working with City Departments to ensure visibility along densely vegetated areas, including

the Great Highway, Lincoln Way and Sunset Boulevard. Education and Outreach: Provide and promote educational opportunities on public safety and emergency preparedness for all residents.

10. In partnership with the San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (SF NERT), incorporate emergency preparedness training at neighborhood schools.

11. Work with Taraval Police Station, SF Safety Awareness for Everyone (SF SAFE), and San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (SF NERT) to provide additional workshops on public safety and emergency preparedness topics.

12. Promote transparency of relevant data, including crime statistics and trends, and enhance communication of potential safety concerns.

Enforcement: Continue to monitor public safety issues in the Sunset District and conduct targeted enforcement.

13. Continue advocacy efforts for adequate staffing within Police and Fire Departments. 14. In partnership with SF Safety Awareness for Everyone (SF SAFE), encourage and facilitate the

development of neighborhood watch groups and support existing ones. 15. Continue advocacy efforts for additional foot patrol officers along our commercial corridors. 16. Continue working with Taraval Police Station on focused enforcement in high-complaint areas.

LAND USE

Development: In partnership with the community, promote thoughtful and appropriate development that serves the needs of our residents along transportation and business corridors and on underutilized sites.

1. Identify areas where additional housing can be built on underutilized lots and along transit and business corridors, and engage property owners, the community and developers.

2. Create vibrant, mixed-use development responsive to community needs on currently underutilized sites.

3. Ensure that any growth in the Sunset District does not adversely impact the existing residential neighborhood character.

4. Encourage development of housing that serves a variety of household types. 5. Support housing for middle income households. 6. Work with Planning Department on their citywide effort to revise Residential Design Guidelines for

easier understanding and a smoother process for property owners. 7. Encourage development of new housing or remodeling of existing housing to accommodate seniors

and individuals with disabilities by promoting universal design principles. Education: Engage property owners, tenants and city departments in thoughtful dialogue around housing and building policy, and provide ongoing educational opportunities.

8. Continue providing property owners and tenants with educational opportunities to learn about rights and responsibilities under San Francisco laws.

9. Continue to provide opportunities for property owners to engage with the Planning Department and Department of Building Inspection in the Sunset District.

Beautification, Art & Identity: Support art and culture that promotes and respects the distinct character of our neighborhood, and projects to create public amenities that benefit our residents, visitors and the environment.

10. Create community gathering opportunities through art, landscaping, architectural design, and coordination with major infrastructure projects.

11. Establish neighborhood-defining connections to natural landmarks such as Ocean Beach and Golden Gate Park.

12. Create opportunities for public art that define and add vibrancy to the neighborhood, and that strengthen the Sunset District’s local culture and sense of place and history.

13. Continue to encourage installation of additional street trees and landscaping to increase value and enjoyment of our neighborhood.

14. Continue Front Yard Ambassadors Program with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and work with Planning Department to better enforce existing codes regarding front yard paving requirements.

15. Encourage development of community garden spaces that are visible and accessible to the public. 16. Engage community on recommendations from the Ocean Beach Master Plan.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Business Variety, Attraction and Retention: Recruit strong anchor businesses; attract businesses that serve daily needs of residents; increase variety to promote local shopping and enjoyment of our neighborhood.

1. Identify key nodes along commercial corridors for focused business attraction. 2. Recruit anchor businesses to support and attract other neighborhood-serving businesses. 3. Create inventory of existing businesses and develop plan to attract wider variety of businesses currently not available

to the community. 4. Develop balance of day and night time businesses and activities to keep neighborhood vibrant. 5. Create incentive programs, such as a Small Business Development Program, to attract small businesses to vacant

storefronts. Process and Programs: Simplify and streamline process of starting a new business; provide educational and financial opportunities to small business owners; support existing, successful programs.

6. Continue to support the City’s Invest in Neighborhoods program to provide focused and customized assistance to meet the needs of Sunset District commercial corridors.

7. Support development of small business web portal to streamline the City’s permitting and licensing processes. (After successful launch of Small Business Portal, our office has focused on streamlining the permitting & licensing process in other ways, including helping to support the launch of the Small Business Acceleration Program and making legislative changes)

8. Promote green building practices to help merchants save on energy and business costs. 9. Support existing merchants with customer attraction, business promotion, façade improvements, and business

improvements and investments. 10. Address the financial strain of opening, making improvements to and operating a small business and work with the

Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the Office of Small Business to increase accessibility and availability of funding mechanisms as well as explore eligible fee or permit waiver opportunities.

Vibrant Corridors: Identify key nodes to serve as district-wide models; attract visitors and customers to our neighborhood businesses; make infrastructure enhancements in community to serve all small businesses.

11. Support community-building events that involve local businesses and encourage business participation in neighborhood events and public meetings.

12. Collaborate with tourism agencies and major event organizers to promote Sunset District amenities. 13. Create policy to discourage property owners from leaving commercial spaces vacant for prolonged periods. 14. Support legislation or programs to incentivize business owners in maintaining the condition of their storefronts and

corridors. 15. Work with Planning Department to develop Neighborhood Commercial Design Guidelines that reflect and support the

character of the Sunset District.

Storefronts, Sidewalks and Cleanliness: Work with City Departments and existing programs to improve commercial corridor experience for patrons.

16. Collaborate with Department of Public Works on enforcement of existing city codes to allow for better pedestrian circulation, safety and cleanliness along commercial corridors.

17. Work with community members and merchants to participate in the City’s “Adopt-a-Street” program to promote shared and individual responsibility over street cleanliness.

18. Create program for community volunteers to assist merchants with façade improvements. 19. Work with Department of Public Works to target neighborhood improvements and outreach.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

Transit Service: Ensure reliable, safe and accessible public transportation to and from the Sunset District.

1. Work with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to develop and implement appropriate improvements as part of the Muni Forward Initiative.

2. Work with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to ensure on-time and reliable Muni rail and bus service to and from the Sunset District at all times.

3. Work with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to improve early morning and late evening Muni service throughout the Sunset District.

4. Identify most utilized transit stops and transit connections, and improve those locations for commuters. Traffic Calming and Infrastructure Improvements: Implement holistic improvements at key intersections and along major transportation corridors.

5. Identify most hazardous intersections for pedestrians and motorists and implement traffic calming measures. 6. Identify neighborhood commercial and arterial residential streets to develop as more livable streets. 7. Explore innovative alternatives and new technology for traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements. 8. Work with city and state agencies to develop, design and implement traffic, pedestrian and bicycle improvements

along Ocean Beach, Great Highway, Sloat Boulevard, Lincoln Way, 19th Avenue and Sunset Boulevard. 9. Identify roads not included as part of the City’s Five Year Paving Plan for top consideration of re-pavement when

funding is available. Pedestrian Safety: Provide safe connections for pedestrians throughout the Sunset District.

10. Include pedestrian safety amenities in every street or intersection improvement project. 11. Include pedestrian safety elements for pathways to heavily-used gathering spaces, family recreation areas, and schools. 12. Work with city and county agencies to install pedestrian safety measures along south side of Golden Gate Park, along

Lincoln Way. 13. Work with city agencies to provide clear, safe and identifiable entrances to Golden Gate Park.

Enforcement: Develop enforcement plan for ongoing issues in the Sunset District.

14. Work with Taraval Police Station to identify the most dangerous intersections in the Sunset District and work on enforcement strategy.

15. Work with Taraval Police Station to enforce speed limits around schools during drop-off and pick-up hours. 16. Identify areas of high pedestrian and automobile activity and work with the San Francisco Police Department to enforce

existing laws, including but not limited to: double parking; yielding to pedestrians; speeding and bicycle laws. 17. Work with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency on pilot program to install cameras on Muni light rail

vehicles to ensure that drivers yield to embarking and disembarking passengers. Alternative Modes of Transportation: Make bicycling a viable option for Sunset District residents and visitors.

18. In partnership with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, work to enhance existing bicycle routes and create additional bicycle connections to the rest of the City.

19. Develop bicycle parking plan for commercial corridors. 20. Install signage for bicycle routes within the Sunset District. 21. In partnership with San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, continue to provide residents educational opportunities about

bicycling in the Sunset District and throughout the rest of the City. Taxi Service: Improve taxi service for Sunset District residents and visitors.

22. Work with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to develop a west side taxi dispatch center to enable better taxi service for Sunset District residents and visitors.

23. Work with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to develop taxi stands along commercial corridors. 24. Advocate for technology improvements within taxi industry, including credit card acceptance within all vehicles and

GPS tracking of vehicles requested.

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