BCNA

Thanks to all the BCNA members and other neighbors who attended our recent Safety Forum at the Old Ship Saloon with Supervisor Aaron Peskin and Central Station Police Captain Paul Yep.

We need everyone’s help to report safety concerns and other neighborhood issues so that the SFPD and Supervisor Peskin’s office are aware and can take appropriate action. When we report incidents, the police have better statistics about crime “hot spots” in our neighborhood (based on our calls), including cars speeding down the street, drug sales, car break-ins, etc. SFPD relies on this information to determine where to dispatch officers, so if we report consistently, the police will patrol our neighborhood more frequently and effectively. Recently, SFPD issued 10 tickets in just 1-2 hours on Davis Street between Jackson and Broadway based on neighbor complaints. The police want to hear from us, so don’t hesitate to call! Please take a moment to program non-emergency numbers into your phone or download the 311 app so that when you see something, you can say something. In an emergency, always call 911.

For non-urgent requests for support, please review the District 3 resources below:

Neighborhood Services

• If you are writing with a request for non-emergency neighborhood services such as park repairs, street and sidewalk cleaning, and tree maintenance or for inquiries regarding the shelter reservation waitlist, please call 3-1-1. If you would like our office to follow up, please retain your confirmation number.

Homeless Support

• If there is a homeless individual on the street in need of assistance, please Call 3-1-1 and ask for SFHOT’s Street Outreach Team. If they are in physical distress, please call 9-1-1.

SFPD

• If you have an issue requiring police response that is non-life threatening, please call 415-553-0123.
• Tip Line: 415-392-2623 and Chinese Language Tip Line: 415-315-2435.

Legislative Queries

• Please reach out to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 415-554-5184.

For additional contact information for Supervisor Peskin’s staff, please visit his official Board of Supervisors website: http://sfbos.org/supervisor-peskin.

The Drumm and Jackson Streets Sewer Improvements project is scheduled to begin construction on April 12, 2018 and to be completed by the end of 2018. For more information, please visit the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) website at sfwater.org/edjsewers and review the project fact sheet for construction details and project map.

The majority of the rehabilitation will be by trenchless (below ground) construction method to minimize street level construction activities. There will be some above-ground construction for access points to the sewer, and portions of the traffic lanes on Drumm Street may be closed for worker safety.

• Sewer service in the area will NOT be interrupted during construction.
• Street parking will not be allowed near construction zones. “No-parking” signs will be posted 72 hours in advance.
• Streets will stay open for traffic throughout construction, with reduced traffic lanes and optional detour routes available. Traffic delays should be expected.
• No bus impacts are expected at this time.
• Noisy work will be conducted in compliance with the San Francisco Noise Ordinance. Most construction work is expected to be performed during daytime hours.
• If necessary, odor control measures will be in place during construction.
• A 30-day and 10-day notice will be distributed prior to construction to residents and businesses within the project area detailing traffic impacts and project details.

The SFPUC is working to minimize impacts and disruptions and is committed to providing timely information. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the SFPUC hotline at (415) 554-3289 or send an email to ssip@sfwater.org.

The Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association is pleased to sponsor the annual Golden Gateway Neighborhood Egg Hunt inside Walton Park on Saturday, March 24th at 10:30 AM. All neighborhood children are welcome to attend, and volunteers are needed. This is a lovely opportunity to meet and socialize with our neighbors and build community spirit. Remember to bring your Easter basket!

RSVP by March 22nd to Julia Bergman (juliahbergman@yahoo.com) if you can volunteer or your family would like to participate in the Egg Hunt. In order for this event to be a success, we need your help!

Here is the volunteer schedule for the day of the Egg Hunt:

9:00 AM: 6-8 volunteers armed with gloves, paper towels and trash bags to inspect the park for trash, dog poop and other unpleasant items. Meet at the fountain at 9 a.m. The more people who can help, the quicker we’ll be done. This is an ideal way for any of our neighbors to participate, especially those who don’t have small children, by helping to make our park beautiful.

10:15 AM: Volunteers start scattering the eggs around the park, keeping eggs for 2-and-under in a designated area. 2-3 volunteers will remain behind to guard the eggs until the hunt gets started.

10:30 AM: Egg Hunt starts (please be on time).

Afterwards: Volunteers help clean up park, remove trash, and collect plastic eggs.