Golden Gate Park Stables | GGNRA Dog Committee | East Bay / Marin County
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The San Francisco Horsemen's Association is actively involved in the process of bringing horses back to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Read about our efforts and the progress made by the city to renovate the stables here.
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The San Francisco Planning Department found that implementation of the project of the renovation of the Golden Gate Park Stables would not result in significant unavoidable environmental effects. To read the full report or see a copy of the Public Notice click here. (it is a big pdf file and make take a minute to load)
A public hearing on the report has been scheduled on:
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Room 400
City Hall
1, DR. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Beginning 1.30pm or later
Call (415) 558-6422 the week of the hearing for a recorded message giving a more specific time
Written public comments will be accepted from August, 31 2007 to 5pm on October 16, 2007
Send to:
Bill Wycko
Acting Environmental Review Officer
San Francisco Planning Department
1650 Mission Street, 4th floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Any questions about the environmental review call:
Nannie R. Turrell at (415) 575-9047.
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From Robert R Planthold:
"PLEASE consider contacting Supe. Ross Mirkarimi and his aide, Boris Delepine with your views and concerns.
It seems especially important since the note below mentions that the City Attorney's office is reviewing Segway's proposals. Draw on your own experiences with various deputy city attorneys to get a feel why I call their involvement to your attention. Something might be legal and still be dangerous and / or dumb. Bob Planthold
Segway has approached the Rec and Park Department and is requesting a concession in GG Park. They want to rent out their equipment.
Here is what I understand to date;
They will not be allowed on sidewalks in the park, nor on streets closed to traffic. They will be allowed on open streets and on the dirt trails, also utilized by walkers, bikers and those on horseback.
The City will get $ from this arrangement.
Rec/Park has met w/ Segway reps., but is not currently interested in meeting with those w/ concerns. The City Atty. is reviewing for the legal aspects.
There will be a public hearing at some point, and they don't expect this issue to come before the Commission before October.
Also, apparently, I was the first person to call w/ concerns.
Can't you just see those Segway/horse encounters now?"
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To read the minutes of the June 19th, 2003 San Francisco Recreation and Parks Meeting when the Commission approved the conceptual plan for refurbishment of the Golden Gate Park Stables, as well as read a detailed review of the plan please click here to download a PDF.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Cecilia M. Vega and Wyatt Buchanan, Chronicle Staff Writers
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Excerpt: " (Supervisor Jake) McGoldrick, who represents the city's Richmond District, also sponsored a measure that would establish a steady stream of funding for horse stables in Golden Gate Park that have been closed since 2001. The measure would set aside up to $750,000 of city money - to be used as matching funds to private contributions - to renovate and maintain the stables." Read more here.
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On June 22, 2007 Supervisor Jake McGoldrick introduced legislation to help open the Golden Gate Park Stables.
To see a copy of the legislation please click on the link below or call Cassandra Costello (415) 554-7412 or Cassandra.Costello@sfgov.org
http://www.sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs_page.asp?id=62887
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Golden Gate Park Equestrian Center (Stables) Revised Draft of an Environmental Impact Report due on August 22nd, 2007. Pending any significant problems identified during the comment period, certification is forecasted for early November.
Who is in charge?
Planning Department: City and County of San Francisco
Mary A. Hobson, Project Director, CCSF Recreation and Park Department - Capital Improvement Division
30 Van Ness Avenue, 5th floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
phone: (415) 581-2575
mary.hobson@sfgov.org
An Initial Study has also been prepared to provide more detailed information regarding the proposed project and the environmental issues to be considered in the Draft EIR. The NOP/Initial Study is available upon request from Nannie Turrell, at (415) 558-5994 or on line at www.sfgov.org/planning/mea, and at www.parks.sfgov.org/site/capimp.
Referenced materials are available for review by appointment at the Planning Department's office at 30 Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor. (Call (415) 558-5990 to schedule an appointment.)
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In order to have our voice heard in this matter and to speed up the process, an approach coming from many sides, with many voices and unrelenting determination has to be directed to:
Board of Supervisors:
Their mission is to respond to the needs of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, establishes city policies, and adopts ordinances and resolutions.
To see a list of all supervisors please click on
http://www.sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs_index.asp?id=4353
Golden Gate Park Stable is located in San Francisco district 1 under the supervision of Supervisor Jake McGoldrick
How to contact Supervisor Jake McGoldrick
City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244
San Francisco, Ca 94102-4689
(415) 554-7410 - voice
(415) 554-7415 - fax
Jake.McGoldrick@sfgov.org
Aides: Cassandra Costello & Pooja Jhunjhunwala
Recreation and Park Commission
The public is welcome to speak at all Park and Recreation Commission meetings that take place on the first and third Thursday of each month at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, 2:00 pm, room 416.
Director of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
Yomi Agunbiade
San Francisco Recreation and Park Commissioner
501 Stanyan Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Telephone: (415) 831-2700
yomi.agunbiade@sfgov.org.
How to Contact Commissioners:
Recreation and Park Commissioners can be contacted through the
Commission
Secretary's Office:
San Francisco Recreation and Park Commissioner
501 Stanyan Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Telephone: (415) 831-2750
FAX: (415) 221-8034
e-Mail: recpark.commission@sfgov.org
List of commissioners:
Commissioner Martin, President
Commissioner Lazarus, Vice President
Commissioner Bonilla
Commissioner Harrison
Commissioner Lee
Commissioner Levitan
Commissioner Sullivan
Find their e-mails at http://www.sfgov.org/site/recpark_index.asp?id=50364
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Click here to see a copy of the letter that Tom Hart, San Francisco Recreation and Parks Property Manager sent SFHA on July 7th, 2006 to reassure us that the City is serious about reopening the stables. It was published in August/September 2006 issue of Tales, SFHA newsletter.
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