It's a treat to browse this website, and I look forward to doing more browsing and learning about our local history in the near future. Thank you!

- Janet Boreta

LOCAL WEATHER





Fall issue of Barbary Coast Neighborhood Assn. newsletter

BCNA Record
Fall, 2012
Vol. 6 No. 4
www.barbaryneighbors.org


Major New Planning Studies Ahead for Waterfront


TAKING SHAPE—Construction of the America’s Cup headquarters, which later will become the City’s new Cruise Terminal, is moving forward on schedule and has triggered a massive new study of the Waterfront affecting the BCNA in a major way.

By June A. Osterberg

A vastly important new approach to how San Francisco's great waterfront should develop is at hand. The Port and the BCDC are in the process of undertaking "specified Planning Studies" that will have far-reaching consequences for the City's historic waterfront.


Nov 17, 2012 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

An Introduction to BCDC


By June A. Osterberg, editor
The Barbary Coast Record
a publication of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Assn.
Winter issue, 2011 / Vol. 5 No. 1





As the Public Trust Doctrine is about public benefits—a gratifying concept—the BCDC is another possibly mysterious relevant element in a big picture. That is, understanding how living near the water differs from other neighborhoods in this still livable city.


Feb 27, 2011 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

America’s Cup Sails into the Barbary Coast
Will this huge event be a boost or a bust, or?


By June A. Osterberg, editor
The Barbary Coast Record
a publication of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Assn.
Winter issue, 2011 / Vol. 5 No. 1





When the departing Mayor, obviously intent on going out in a blaze of glory, sought the honor of hosting the 2013 America's Cup for San Francisco, he had a throng of supporters at City Hall and Downtown.


Feb 27, 2011 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | 1 Comment

President’s Perspective
By Bill Sauro, President BCNA


The Barbary Coast Record
a publication of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Assn.
Winter issue, 2011 / Vol. 5 No. 1





When it was announced that the America’s Cup would be coming to San Francisco, plenty of people got really excited, considering the fact that some project an economic impact of over $1 billion for this event. (I always question these kinds of numbers…for the Super Bowl, World Cup…they seem suspect to me!)


Feb 27, 2011 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | 1 Comment

June Osberberg’s
ON THE WATERFRONT


By June A. Osterberg, editor
The Barbary Coast Record
a publication of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Assn.
Winter issue, 2011 / Vol. 5 No. 1





It looks as if one of the two vacant seats on the five-member Port Commission soon will be filled.

On February 17th the Rules Committee of the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of Mayor Gavin Newsom's 2010 nomination of Leslie R. Katz and sent it on to the Board with their recommendation for final approval, almost a certainty.


Feb 27, 2011 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

BCNA Signs Affiliation Agreement
with Golden Gate Tenants Association


By June A. Osterberg, editor
The Barbary Coast Record
a publication of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Assn.
Winter issue, 2011 / Vol. 5 No. 1





The Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association has formally affiliated itself with the Golden Gate Tenants Association. Dues-paying members of the GGTA will now be Associate Members of the BCNA. “Combining elements of our two associations will give us additional influence and power in both District 3 and City-wide issues,” said BCNA President Bill Sauro.


Feb 27, 2011 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

RESTAURANT ROUNDUP


By William Sauro
The Barbary Coast Record
a publication of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Assn.
Winter issue, 2011 / Vol. 5 No. 1





Open now (and the site of our March 6 BCNA social) is Barrique—America's first private-label wine establishment dedicated to serving wine via a proprietary Cask Delivery System. Guests are served directly from the barrel.


Feb 27, 2011 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

March Social, Annual Meeting dates set


By June A. Osterberg, editor
The Barbary Coast Record
a publication of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Assn.
Winter issue, 2011 / Vol. 5 No. 1




Mark your calendars for two upcoming BCNA Events.

Sunday, March 6, 2011 is the date for our Social Event to be held at the new wine establishment, Barrique, at 461 Pacific St. The party begins at 4 pm, concluding at 6 pm. Complimentary snacks will be served and Barrique will offer special discount pricing of $5 on a choice of wines.


Feb 27, 2011 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

David Chiu’s Political Rollercoaster


By June A. Osterberg, editor
The Barbary Coast Record
a publication of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Assn.
Winter issue, 2011 / Vol. 5 No. 1




First the good news: We still have our capable and accessible Supervisor representing us at City Hall--David Chiu. It almost was not this way! In January, when Gavin Newsom was about to be sworn in as Lt. Governor, we could have lost Chiu if he had agreed to become District Attorney. The Mayor offered him the job.


Feb 27, 2011 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | 1 Comment

Notes from the Golden Gateway Tenants Association


The Barbary Coast Record
a publication of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Assn.
Winter issue, 2011 / Vol. 5 No. 1





Many members of BCNA are also members of GGTA. For those who are not, allow us to introduce our association to you. Next year GGTA will celebrate 30 years since our founding to advocate rent control for our residents. Having won that battle, GGTA now represents more than 2,100 residents in the second largest rent-controlled middle class facility in the City.


Feb 27, 2011 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | 1 Comment

How to Fight Area Motorcycle Noise


By June A. Osterberg, editor
The Barbary Coast Record
a publication of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Assn.
Winter issue, 2011 / Vol. 5 No. 1





Did you know that every legal motorcycle exhaust system in the U.S. must have an EPA stamp on the exhaust pipe? That’s the Federal law, but for a long time California was weak on this issue, requiring that law enforcement officers measure the decibel level of noisy motorcycles. Not any more.


Feb 27, 2011 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

Much Anticipated NE Waterfront “Vision Plan” Is Released


By June A. Osterberg, editor
The Barbary Coast Record
a publication of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Assn.
Winter issue, 2011 / Vol. 5 No. 1




Those interested in logical, thoughtful planning in our area should be pleased with the results of a nine-month effort to craft a citizen-driven, comprehensive urban plan for the Northeast Embarcadero.
null

Feb 27, 2011 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

State’s Public Trust Issues


By June A. Osterberg, editor
The Barbary Coast Record
a publication of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Assn.
Winter issue, 2011 / Vol. 5 No. 1





The BCNA Record's Fall issue attempted to portray the strictures of the Public Trust Doctrine—that ancient legal precept especially significant to people who live near the water.

It may have seemed to readers to be an unassailable concept—protecting the public interest.


Feb 27, 2011 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association votes on Northeast Embarcadero Study Suit

On September 16th the BCNA Board voted to join the lawsuit against the San Francisco Planning Commission and the Port of San Francisco regarding the recently completed Northeast Embarcadero Study. A key feature of the study would allow the construction of twelve-story buildings at Drumm and Washington Streets.

Further, the Board has voted to join this lawsuit with the Coalition of San Francisco Neighborhoods. The CSFN represents many local neighborhood groups. BCNA is a member of CSFN. Should a majority of the member groups join the lawsuit, then CSFN would also join.

Sep 19, 2010 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

In case you wondered…

Are you lying in your bed at 3 a.m. gritting your teeth as another motorcycle comes roaring down The Embarcadero waking you out of a sound sleep…again? Do you wish something could be done about it? Well, something is being done about motorcycle noise—and a lot of other things, too.


Congress Ann Hazel, Publisher
The Barbary Coast News
editor@sfbcnews.com

In case you wondered where your BCNA (Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association) dues go, they help represent YOU at many City government and institutional meetings.
Barbary Coast’s region lies within San Francisco Police Department's Central District. Each district has its own captain. Ours is newly named Capt. Anna Brown. Central District includes: Fisherman’s Wharf, Barbary Coast, Telegraph Hill, Russian Hill, North Beach, Chinatown and some of Union Square.


Take last Thursday evening, for example, when I attended, on behalf of BCNA, the newly organized Police Department “Central District Community Advisory Group.”


Nov 22, 2009 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | 3 Comments

ELECTION RESULTS
2009 BCNA Board

Below are the results of the BCNA Board of Directors' election, as tabulated independently by non-board members, Jan and Maurice Holloway. (Thanks, Jan and Maurice, for your efforts!)
null

—William Sauro, President
Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association

Jun 17, 2009 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | 1 Comment

Want to Join the Membership Committee?


Linda Schwartz, Chair
BCNA Membership Committee
grnizini@hotmail.com


Would you be interested in getting involved with the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association and helping me at the Membership booth at two upcoming events:
  • Sunday Streets, August 31

  • Candidates Forum, September 10



Aug 08, 2008 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

General safety tips
HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY

null
Maria Matson, Chairman
BCNA Safety Committee

null
Here’s a reminder to all Barbary Coast residents and businesses: Many crimes can often involve some degree of opportunity for thieves, so redouble your personal awareness during this season. The general safety tips listed below are provided to us from SAFE (Safety Awareness for Everyone). Read the tips below for a safe and joyous holiday season.


Nov 30, 2007 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

Take a Quiz to Test Your Neighborhood’s Safety
CROSSWALKS CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH!

Barbary Coast Safety Committee:
Maria Matson, Chair
Deb Bleemer, Member
Nancy Spivey, Member
Tan Chow, Member


null
Tragically, in early June another pedestrian lost her life while in one of San Francisco’s busy crosswalks. The untimely death of Alice Wallace, who was traversing 19th Avenue, was one of three persons on average who loses his life each year while crossing the busy 19th Avenue.


Aug 15, 2007 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

June 12 Port Meeting
UPDATE ON THE SEAWALL LOT ISSUE

Carol Parlette,
Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association

At a modestly attended meeting on Tuesday afternoon, June 12, the San Francisco Port Commission voted to forward a proposed bill lifting the Public Trust restrictions from nine seawall lots, including those north of Broadway.

Jun 14, 2007 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT


Maria Matson, Chair
Prevention & Safety Committee

It's new...It's free ...and it's high tech!
How a text message may save your life—compliments of AlertSF
.



Nov 22, 2006 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

August 8, 2006
PORT COMMISSION MEETING


Diana Taylor, Chairman
Waterfront Action Committee


AGENDA ITEM 6A: Informational presentation regarding proposed revisions to the Development Plan for Piers 27-31 Mixed-Use Recreation Project.

Aug 11, 2006 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

HOW DO WE SOLVE TRANSPORTATION ISSUES ALONG EMBARCADERO?

Diana Taylor
Diana Taylor, Chairman
Waterfront Action Committee


THE PROBLEM: San Francisco’s Embarcadero Corridor—from Fisherman’s Wharf to the ballpark—has insufficient capacity for current transportation modes (bicycles, cars, buses, trucks, trolleys, etc). Unfortunately, people traveling along the Embarcadero simply have to endure this congestion. Absent a major City effort to address the problem, the situation will only worsen as the Port Commission seeks higher intensity uses on the waterfront to finance the renovation of its historic piers.




Jul 27, 2006 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION IN ACTION!

Maria Matson, Chairman
Safety Committee

You complained. We took action!

Recently your Safety Committee and Board President wrote the San Francisco PUC (Public Utilities Commission) on behalf of the people of the Barbary Coast.

Jul 19, 2006 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | 1 Comment

HOW CAN WE SAY IT?


Maria Matson, Chair
Safety Committee

We’re mighty proud of ourselves. The first event to be sponsored by the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association came off without a hitch—thanks to help from many people.
Fairgoers
How can we thank all the people who helped make our very first BCNA event a success?


Jun 16, 2006 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

SURVEY OF CITYWIDE SAFETY ISSUES

Maria Matson, Chair
BCNA Safety Committee

This is an alert from the SF Safety Network, which may be of interest to our neighborhood:
Safety Network: Building Safe Communities
Community Alert: June 5, 2006



Jun 05, 2006 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

Stop 55 Francisco Street Project
BARBARY COAST BOARD WANTS
FULL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW

Dr. Diana Taylor, Chair
Waterfront Action Committee

Courtesy Ziss

Recently, Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association sent a letter (see below) to the Planning Commission regarding our concerns over the Commission’s support for the developer of the 55 Francisco project. Currently the Commission supports the developer’s request to go ahead with his development without a full environment impact review (EIR) in spite of the Commission’s own “Better Neighborhood” program.




May 17, 2006 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

JUNE 7: Announcing our Preparedness & Safety Fair!


May 08, 2006 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

POLL RESULTS: Poll #3

Poll 3


Recently the Barbary Coast Association's Safety Committee asked us to take the pulse of people in the neighborhood. They wanted to find out the major concerns Barbary Coasters have should a disaster strike us. So last week our poll question was:

May 05, 2006 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

Building Watch Meeting No. 3
5 WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF

Chairman, Safety Committee
Barbary Coast Neighborhood Assn.

94111




Apr 28, 2006 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

Building Watch Meeting No. 2
WHY AM I HERE TONIGHT?

Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association
Safety Committee Report

What causes people to come out after dark, after a long day’s work, when there are other things to do? It’s so easy to talk yourself out of going to meetings, isn’t it? “Well, what can I do? I’m just one person. Somebody else will take care of it. I’m too busy. And too tired.”



Apr 04, 2006 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | Add comment

Great Things Happen In Small Jumps
THE BIRTH OF A BUILDING WATCH

Safety Committee Report


Three buildings in the Barbary Coast that together comprise Golden Gateway Commons are becoming guinea pigs. They’re learning how to set up a Building Watch Program under the auspices of San Francisco’s SAFE (Safety Awareness for Everyone)* program.


Mar 01, 2006 | Email story | Filed in: BCNA REPORTS | 1 Comment

The Barbary Coast News © 2007-09 | There have been 2234102 visitors since 2006-01-28 13:39:21.