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The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and its collaborators invite local residents to a CREATIVE EXCHANGE to re-imagine the visitor experience at its Maritime Museum. The event will take place at the SF Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, on May 21 and 23, 2017 from 4 pm to 7:30 pm. Food will be provided.

May 21: Envision the visitor experience on the Museum’s third floor display area
May 23: Envision the visitor experience on the Museum’s Prismatarium

The SF Maritime Museum is seen by 300,000 visitors every year. The event aims to envision how a new Museum experience can engage audiences in a current, creative, and meaningful way, and to strengthen collaborative relationships between the Park the local community. Changing times remind us of essential values. For the Maritime Museum, these include diversity, relevance, and collaboration.

RSVP & info:
Morgan Smith, Chief of Interpretation, SF Maritime
morgan_smith@nps.gov
(415) 859-6797

On June 26, 2017, the San Francisco Apartment Association (SFAA) will be hosting an Accessory Dwelling Unit Fair at 6:00 pm at the Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street. The fair is free and open to the public and will feature a panel of speakers from the Department of Building Inspection, the Planning Department, and other city agencies to discuss the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) planning and permitting process. The fair will also feature a number of vendors and lenders to discuss opportunities to create ADUs in buildings citywide, as well as answer individual questions and how you can best navigate what can be a confusing process between city departments. The citywide Accessory Dwelling Unit law has been immensely popular since its inception in 2016 and presents a unique opportunity for building owners to construct new, additional units in their buildings. ADUs can also be constructed during mandatory or voluntary seismic retrofit work and can be built at a relatively low cost in order to help leverage the costs associated with the earthquake retrofit. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about this exciting program!

From SFPD Central Station Newsletter, April 19, 2017

Dear Central District residents, merchants and community members,

During the past month I have been asked frequently about how to report crimes and how to obtain important City services. Here is some information I published in a previous newsletter that may be useful for you and your neighbors!

If you are reporting a crime that is in progress, dial 9-1-1 immediately. Also, call 9-1-1 to report fires, medical emergencies and any emergencies related to public safety.

To report a non-emergency incident (a crime that has already occurred and the suspects are gone), please call the SFPD non-emergency phone number at 415-553-0123 to have an Officer dispatched to meet with you.

You may also go to any SFPD district station to make a report. Central Station is located at: 766 Vallejo Street.

For your convenience, the following crimes may be reported on-line using the SFPD’s main website (http:// sanfranciscopolice.org/REPORTS):

• Harassing Phone Calls: When you are experiencing annoying calls – with no known suspects; for example, hang-ups or heavy breathing.
• Lost Property: When property has disappeared and not stolen. If you think it could have been taken but you have no idea by who, you may enter the report online.
• Theft: When property is stolen but there has been no illegal entry or contact by the thief.
• Vandalism/Graffiti: The act of changing, modifying or defacing public or private property, including graffiti.
• Vehicle Burglary: When property was stolen from a vehicle.
• Vehicle Tampering: Tampering with a motor vehicle, including vandalism/graffiti of the vehicle.

When you call 9-1-1 or the SFPD non-emergency number, you are actually calling the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) and a trained professional will prioritize your call and send you the closest and most appropriate resource(s). Important data and tracking information will also be captured to assist in getting help to you in the most efficient manner.

Please note, the Central District Police Station email account is NOT monitored daily and was not set up to take reports of criminal incidents or suspicious occurrences.

Additionally, although we post information on social media such as Nextdoor and Twitter for informational purposes, the Police Department does not and cannot view your neighborhood Nextdoor posts and chats, because of privacy concerns. Please encourage your Nextdoor contacts to report incidents to the Police when they post information regarding crimes and any public safety issues on Nextdoor.

If you are concerned about a homeless person in San Francisco, call 3-1-1 to make a report. The 3-1-1 staff will talk with you to determine if the call is referred to the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team (SF HOT) or other emergency response services. Visit the Department of Homelessness & Supportive Housing’s website (http://dhsh.sfgov.org/) for more information.

Next Community Meeting: Monday, May 1, 2017 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. at Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street Dining Room, Plaza Level

Captain Paul Yep, Commanding Officer, Central Station