>> good morning. i love this day. it's wonderful to be here with all of you. so many people in the room who are my favorite people in the planet. thank you for joining us this morning. every year we try and make this breakfast as special as possible to celebrate our work together. on behalf of the environment, on behalf of our city and on behalf of our plan secretary this year is of course no exception. so to get us started this morning, we have an up lifting performance from students from the school of the arts here in san francisco let's welcome them

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[♪] [applause] while they're walking outlets give a hand for the inspiring students of the arts! [applause]

there is something so timeless about that song. i remember when it came out in the 70s and 40 years later it's still ringing true. though, in san francisco, where is ed ruskin. where are you, ed? oh my god, he is back there. ok! i think ed would agree that we build a lot more transit and bike lanes than parking lots. we're on the right track. [applause] so good morning, everyone. my name is debbie and i have the privilege of serving as the directodirector as the san frano department of environment. we have a lot to be proud of when it comes to our environmental achievements as a city and san francisco would not have much to celebrate if not for the collective efforts of all of you with us here today. and so i would like to start by

acknowledging some of the leaders who are in the room. the room is full of phenomenal leaders and these are a few of particularly note in my heart. so first and foremost, mayor mark farrell, thank you for your leadership. [applause] and i can't see where everyone is so i am going to call out names of people who i believe are here with us. supervisor katy tang. [applause] supervisor sandra lee fewer. [applause] supervisor erin peskin. and supervisor catherine stephanie. we also have nicolas from the

bart board of directors, john risso from the city college board of trustees and rachel knot tonorton from the board of education. [applause] and of course, our commission on the environment we have our president, johanna walled, heather stevenson, sarah juan and lisa oyos. [applause] today we also have with us the deputy council general of mexico guirilmo reyes. we have the former u.s. embassador to hungry, elainey kunalakis. we have michael picker, the president of the california public utilities commission. [applause]

and now, i want to read a list that is long and storied and important to me so let us hold our applause to the end and these are my colleagues, my fellow department heads without whom we could not do what we are celebrating today. naomi kelly, muhammad nuru, ed ruskin, phil michael lamb bart, john aim, thom hughie from dbi, michael carland, nicole bond, adrian pond, barbara garcia, brian strong, john updike, and finally, my partner in everything tyron jew from the mayor's office.

could you stand up and be recognized. [applause] and lastly, i would like to thank our main sponsor for this event, so grateful for their leadership and their demonstration of what is possible when you lead by intention and that is kaiser. [applause] >> so, i have to say, as a californian, it's been a tough year to witness this new normal of a changed climate. as an environmentalist, it's been hard to watch what is happening at the national level.

it is impossible not to feel not to react. don't it always seem you don't know what you've got until it's gone. but then, i see students, students like the school of the arts chorus, students like those who are rising up against gun violence and marching for their lives. and that awful feeling turns to hope. and then i see the young people who are suing the federal over climate change because they believe in their right to a healthy planet not polluted by fossil fuels. [applause]

and by the way, so do we. so thank you dennis herera a for taking big oil to court and leading cities. this youth movement must be cared for. our department's school education program team reaches more than 25,000 young people every year in our public and our private schools. we talk to students about composting and recycling, about water conservation, preventing litter, and doing what they can to protect nature in the environment. it's how we are empowering the next generation of activists to stand up and lead. at the department of environment, we are a place where big ideas intersect with how we make people's lives better. and we believe that action

matters. that means helping small businesses in the mission district reduce their energy use and save money so they can afford to stay in san francisco. that means protecting the heath of our public housing residents by reducing their exposure to toxic chemicals. and that means going door-to-door to talk to residents and businesses about recycling and composting so materials don't end up in the landfill in the wrong begin or on our streets. we too are rolling up our sleeves, along with our fellow city department heads to address the city's greatest challenges. ultimately, we want everyone in san francisco to live in a place that is clean and green. we know what we've got in san francisco and we don't want to

lose it. and when it comes to rolling up sleeves, i'm reminded of someone whose absence is being felt by so many of us. and that person is mayor ed lee. mayor lee was not about apathy, he was about action. he wanted to know what are you going to do next? it just so happens that i was with the mayor on what would end up being his last press event, because it was the day he died. he had just come back from the chicago climate summit and he was on fire. one of the last things i heard him say was that we must leave this planet in better shape than we found it. and he knew that our city could do this. he understood the importance of bold ideas, of pushing the

envelope because that is what san francisco does. so many significant projects and policies are coming to fruition now because of mayor lee's vision and commitment to action. i often find myself imagining, he is looking down on all of us and smiling in his humble way with pride at what he put in motion. don't it always seem to go. the loss of his leadership is felt and we are inspired by his legacy to continue this work, to continue this work and move forward. over the next five months, we will be gearing up for governor jerry brown's global climate action summit, which will be held here in san francisco in september. it will be a powerful

opportunity to showcase san francisco's values as we share this stage with the rest of the world. and speaking of sharing the stage, today we have with us a special guest from mexico city and i'm really excited to introduce you to her shortly. shows an environmental leader whose big ideas are delivering climate solutions in one of the largest cities in the world. but first, it is my honor to introduce to you today our host, mayor mark farrell. mayor farrell had demonstrated his willingness to take bold action to protect the environment on a number of fronts. whether it's financing energy efficiency upgrades or zero emission vehicles to help our air quality. one particular issue he championed that remains near and dear to my heart was his work to

address toxic flame retardants. they have serious impacts on our firefighters, our children and our low income families. they are chemicals that are legal to use because of weak federal regulations and yet those chemicals have no actual benefit from a fire prevention standpoint. last year, mayor farrell authorized legislation to ban the use of flame retardant chemicals in furniture and children's products. this is the first banff its kind in the nation. [applause] and that law is being now introduced in the state of california's legislature and could protect the health of families and first responders throughout the state and i don't know. so it goes to show that san

francisco's leadership matters. because what happens in san francisco doesn't stay in san francisco. join me in welcoming mayor mark farrell. [applause] >> thank you, very much, debbie. aren't we all proud to be san franciscans today. [applause] first of all, i want to welcome everybody to city hall for our earth daybreak fast. thank you for joining us this morning. this time of year in april, we always enjoy highlighting how san francisco is a leader in the environment across the globe, not only here locally but here at the state of california but across the globe. we highlight public events that are inspiring people whether

it's our youth, whether it's the residents of san francisco like the city nature challenge run locally here by our california academy of sciences. thank you. there we go. [applause] and of course, we're making bold long-term goals for our city of san francisco by pursuing ambitious but commonsense policies that will drive san francisco into the future. i want to tell you a quick story. yesterday, i had the chance to be with debbie and other people from our department to visit the polished nail and beauty salon in the richmond district. despite a lot of urging, i did not myself get a mana cure or aa pedicure, but my wife and my sister-in-law did. we did because we were celebrating a business that enrolled in our healthy nails

program here in san francisco that is working to reduce the exposure of toxins to employees at nail salons. and this business and the leaders linda and sharon, the owners have taken that bold step. they're making it safer for their employees and talking with them, they are attracting business because of what they're doing. right now in san francisco we have over 50 nail salons that have enrolled in this program and as debbie mentions with other policies and priorities, other cities across the country are taking up this mantle and creating their own programs for their own nail salons. once again san francisco is being a leader. but it just shows how different we are in san francisco than washington d.c. that seems like a given. isn't it a shame, we enjoyed eight years of an amazing

president and we are now enduring four years of someone who is so different. when we're moving forward in san francisco this administration is moving the needle black wards on climate change in particular. the the head of our e.p.a. wants to spend dollars on phone booths, first class tickets for his employees instead of programs stemming the side of climate change in our country. i am here to say that san francisco, while washington d.c. sticks its head in the sand on climate change, we will continue to lead in san francisco. [applause] and thank you to our policies and debbie, i want to thank you for that tribute, many of which were championed by our late

mayor ed lee. san francisco has greenhouse gas emissions by 29%. and is the equivalent, think about it, the equivalent of taking 400,000 cars off the roads of san francisco and when we want to really do that today given the congestion we face. but i think the important point about all of this is we have done that while our economy has grown by 111% and our population has grown by over 20%. san francisco, all of us, we are debunking the myth that the trump administration is trying to promote that a healthy economy cannot succeed alongside a healthy environment. we are proving them wrong right here in the city of san francisco. [applause]

i'm here to say this is the city we are just getting started. we announce last week the transition of our water fleet to renewable diesel on the bay. [applause] and by taking this gold step we will be the first region in the country to do it once again. the first in our country. this historic accomplishment will help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a water alone by 60%. and cut back on the diesel pollutants effect our air quality and as you think about it and as we talk to people, the owner of the red and white fleet it's about us and our kids. we're protecting our water and our bay for our children. we also have our own fire department leading the charge and i want to the thank the chief for lead our fire department in this. [applause] they have already made the switch to renewable diesel and

once again leading the charge. and as a transit first city, we must continue to prioritize our investments and public transportation. thank you director ruskin for being here. [applause] and we talk about bike lanes, pedestrian pathways, other modes of travel which we are sorting through every single week here in san francisco. and under mayor lee, we had a goal to achieve 50% of our trips in sustainable modes such as muni, bart, bikes, carpooling or walking. it's part of our zero 50, 100 initiative we see behind this here today. zero waste, 50% sustainable trips and 100% renewable energy. and i'm proud to say we have not only met our transit sustainability goal, we have now exceeded it here in the city of san francisco.

currently, we have 54% of our trips that are sustainable. [applause] 54% is good but in san francisco we don't settle for good. we aim for greatness. so today, i'm announcing that we are setting a new goal of 80% sustainable trips by the near 2030. [applause] >> we have to act now in the

city of san francisco because climate change is real and it is real today. accord to go our own department of public-health, climate change will impact the health of all san francisco residents with low income communities and communities of color facing dis preportion at effects in their own neighborhoods. it means rising sea level changes that will threaten our waterfront and thank you to all of you who have been helping regarding our seawall and other action today's protect our waterfront. [applause] and i say this is a father of three young kids, it is our children that will inherit the earth and it's our children in san francisco that will inherit the city of san francisco. that climate change the policy coming out of washington d.c. is unacceptable. in san francisco, we will steer

a different course. we must create a different future for our feet be a beacon for or country and the world as it relates to climate change. so today, you might have read, i am announcing that san francisco is going to sign a pledge to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. [applause] this bold plan will not only accelerate our emission reduck plans here in san francisco, it will set us on a path to

eliminate, our own carbon footprint in the next 30 years. this historic promise alliance san francisco with the goals of the paris climate accord to keep going temperature increases below one and a half percent and builds on our continued progress towards deep grown house gas emissions. today, as bold as we are, we're joining 40 cities around the globe with this commitment. and to help us achieve this goal, i am directing our san francisco department of the environment, i should add very much willing directing our department of the environment, to work with all of our city department and our partners at the state and national levels and the global level to develop a paris climate, excuse me, a paris compliant climate action strategy by 2020 and to have this initial framework completed by this september, in san francisco, when governor brown will host his climate action summit right here in our own

city. debbie, i know we keep raising the baron you and our department of the environment but i know you take these goals willingly and as we all know the stakes are high and i just want to say publicly that i have full faith in our department of the environment and the leadership to make these goals achievable. [applause] you know, on so many issues san francisco has a responsibility to be a leader. not just for our own residents, not just for our own community, but for our own country and for the world. here in the city, we always rise to the challenge. and we do so together when city government, labor, business, and the non-profit community work collaboratively. we know anything is possible.

including zero emissions by 2050. so today, let's join together and celebrate together. today we are making history. and so at that point i would like to invite debbie and any city department heads who are here and members of the board of supervisors to join on stage as we sign this commitment and this directive to make sure that we are a carbon neutral city here in the city of san francisco. thank you, everyone, for being here. [applause]

[applause] >> thank you, everyone.

>> you hear me but i hear you still. i hear you. we've got a few -- a little while in the program. we're almost there for the schmoozing part. so thank you mayor farrell for your leadership and for making this ground breaking commitment and frankly for your belief in me and your confidence in our city and my colleagues that we will get this done. because when cities lead, states and nations follow. this is how we heal the planet and leave it better shaped than we found it. so -- so recently, i had the opportunity to travel to mexico city and i attended the women for climate summit organized by

c40 and led by the mayors of mexico city and paris. i was joined by the fear less president of our commission on the environment and it was so reward to go meet women from around the world especially young women to talk about climate change. adriana is one of those women. she is a trail blazing environmentalist who has developed her own business collecting mexico city's organic waste by bicycle and turning it into a valuable resource. and let me just say to follow-up on the mayor's remarks, here in san francisco we don't believe in building walls we believe in building bridges to the people of mexico.

[applause] >> so please, give a warm san francisco welcome to adriana, ruiz almeda. >> hi. good morning to everybody. my name is a degre is a is adri. i'm thrilled to be here to share my story with you and how i became a women for climate leader. during my personal history, i have had the opportunity to get to know really great actors, people that are fighting against

climate change and to be able to sustainable and resiliency and all her team. so, thank you for the introduction and you aspire your leadership. i have the pressure the women's requirement for mexico city and i never thought that opportunity would let me talk to you in front of a lot of people and a lot of leaders that i am doing on their scale. what a fortune with that. also i'm passionate about reducing waste and getting organics out of the landfill. i come here in san francisco as you have a zero waste city. too many of us throughout the world look at you. you have shown the world that it's possible to make a bold commitment and the zero waste is

more than just a goal it's the way we should be leaving. i would like -- [applause] i would like to share it with you to make a little bit more waste initiative and why i'm so into making some of the largest cities in the world sustainable. as debbie mentioned, i'm part of the women's requirement movement and also i am a climate leader recently trained in mexico city but in many ways, i am starting my career in sustainability. i am near mexico city, not in the city and i started my career as a banking and finance. i was really committed to be one successful executive in banking. i wanted to head the world and i was doing so by my style of my

lifestyle. my consumer lifestyle. and then without caring about my data i was gathering. the change in me didn't come like suddenly, i did not wake up some morning and what am i doing and i just questioned my lifestyle and something that did not make more much sense in my life was increasingly evidence to me that i was doing something wrong and also, my peers. i wasn't sustainable in a personal level so i decided to change and to pursue a master in sustainability and spain where i focused primarily on the agri food system and i strengthened my feelings that there was something that i can do.

i spent five years in academia uncertain about what it could be leading me and when i returned to mexico city five years later, it seems to me that mexico city environmental issues have only increased in my absence. i personally experienced a week without water on my apartment so it was really like shocking that such a city of mexico is having this huge problem and we need to address them. i had a much knowledge but little practice so i decided it was time to set out my own to solve solutions with the growing need in mexico city that is to address the food waste. organic waste management, especially in the mega cities like mexico city is carrying many logistical challenges and a lot of environmental impacts.

particularly because people took enough care doing a good sorting of the waste and there's not a secondary market he on organic waste precisely so there's were my years in banking so i took my study on financial background and began thinking about how to create a economy in in order to reduce waste impact. i started with the two amazing partners to focus on assistance and in the city with our organic waste and to help them cover the waste turning to a valuable commodity energy and our targets are small business that generates 50 culgrams for date of waste. we held this business sort their waste, collect it and then utilize it in a buy owe gas plan

we are piloting in mexico to turn this waste into some field they can provide facts to their business. we want to be a benchmark of what it needs to be done in a waste energy sector and i am inspired to be part of the zero waste movement and when you are able to see that there they are each doing in our cities is connecting to a greater world is really aspiring me to be here and to get to know a lot of science people that is struggling with this climate issues. i struggle now as a social responsibility professor to motivate my students to feel inspired and take action. we need to show our young people and everyone that our actions matter and when people see every day people like you and me doing

things it is to do the same and it's the same in the city. cities like san francisco aspire in action throughout the world and we believe we have a lot to learn from you and also that we have a lot to share with you as a mega-city that is also facing these issues. i know that it's going to be the global climate action that's made it happen this year in september so it's my hope that mexico city will be here and be represented and that we will continue to find ways in such our two cities can work together along with the cities throughout the world. thank you for in inviting me here today and i hope to be here in september also and also thank you for all of these great inspirations that you bring to the world. also, as a city that is like a

benchmark and that is really a city that we look to collaborate and be here in september. thank you. [applause] >> so i have to say she did that in english. so let's just all of us who do not speak spanish say amazing. [applause] thank you, adriana and we look forward to continuing to learn from you. mexico city, san francisco, two great cities in this planet have a lot to learn from each other. we're not alone in this battle against climate change. so i have now, as we start to wrap-up, i want to give a call out to a couple people i did not

see but now i see. so our fire chief joanne haze white, thank you for all your support. [applause] and thea sellby of the college board, thank you for the leadership of our community college. [applause] we could not put on this event without the generous support of our sponsors and it feels like this year we actual low have more sponsors which say great sign-in terms of how engage our business community is. i'd like to thank them for their support. if you are enjoying today, you are thanking them along with me. so first, kaiser permente. thank you. [applause] arcadus. [applause]

levi strauss, where are you guys? and sales force, where are you guys? thank you. [applause] and then i'd also like to thank, from the depth of my heart, another planet entertainment blue shield of california, c40 cities, five point, san francisco giants, hospital council of northern and central california, mcdonald's, r.m.w. architecture and interiors, united airlines and wells fargo. let's give them a big round of applause. and my final thank you goes out to the people i work with every day who inspire me and fill me with such such deep gratitude. the staff of the department of environment. [applause]

so in closing, we're starting today row reflecting on what it means to lose what we've got. but we know that all is not lost. especially when we commit to take action on behalf of our planet earth. we have much work to do and we have much to celebrate too. which is why i want to send you off on an unbeat note to help us get motivated to reach our new 80% transportation goal. thank you m.t.a., yeah. we've invited the san francisco cable car chorus to close out today's o break fast with a song about our city. [applause]

[♪] ♪ we'd like to welcome you to san francisco ♪ ♪ the city by the bay ♪ let's ring the cord on the cable car ♪ ♪ come on and chase the blue away ♪ ♪ the closest you'll get to heaven ♪ ♪ and right here in our town ♪ when you ring a cord on a cable car ♪ ♪ you feel so high you may never come down ♪ ♪ long and the golden gate ♪ will thrill you through and through ♪ ♪ they love and chinatown ♪ are waiting just for you ♪ but the closest you will ever get to heaven ♪ ♪ is right here in our town

♪ when you ring a cord on a cable car ♪ ♪ you feel so high you may never come down ♪ when you ring a cord on a cable car ♪ ♪ when you ring ♪ ring ring ring ring ring ring ♪ ♪ you'll feel so high ♪ you'll never come down [applause] >> thank you all. have a wonderful earth day. happy earth day and enjoy each other for the! good-bye! thank you, thank you for being here! hi, i'm lawrence. we are

doing a special series about staying safe. let's look at issues of water and sewer. we are here at the san francisco urban center on mission street in san francisco and i'm joined today by marrielen from puc and

talk about water and sewer issues. what are things we should be concerned about water. >> you want to be prepared for that scenario and the recommendation is to have stored 1 gallon per person per day that you are out of water. we recommend that you have at least 3-5 days for each person and also keep in consideration storage needs for your pets and think about the size of your pets and how much water they consume. >> the storage which is using tap water which you are going to encourage. >> right. of course at the puc we recommend that you store our wonderful delicious tap water. it's free. it comes out of the tap and you can store it in any plastic container, a clean plastic container for up to 6 months. so find a container, fill it with water and label it and rotate it out. i use it to water my garden.

>> of course everyone has plastic bottles which we are not really promoting but it is a common way to store it. >> yes. it's an easy way to pick up bottles to store it. just make sure you check the label. this one says june 2013. so convenient you have an end date on it. >> and there are other places where people have water stored in their houses. >> sure. if you have a water heater or access to the water heater to your house, you can drink that water and you can also drink the water that the in the tank of your toilet. ; not the bowl but in your tank. in any case if you are not totally sure about the age of your water or if you are not sure about it being totally clean, you can treat your water at home. there is two ways that you can treat your water at

home and one is to use basic household bleach. the recommendation is 8 drops of bleach for ever gallon of water. you add 8 drops of bleach into the water and it needs to sit for 30 minutes. the other option is to boil water. you need to boil water for 5-10 minutes. after an earthquake that may not be an option as gas maybe turned off and we may not have power. the other thing is that puc will provide information as quickly as possible about recommendations about whether the water is okay to drink or need to treat it. we have a number of twice get information from the puc through twitter and facebook and our website sf water.org. >> people should not drink water from pools or spas. but

they could use it to flush their toilets if their source are not broken. let's look at those issues. >> sanitation is another issue and something people don't usually or like to think about it but it's the reality. very likely that without water you can't flush and the sewer system can be impeded or affected during an earthquake. you need to think about sanitation. the options are simple. we recommend a set up if you are able to stay in your building or house to make sure that you have heavy duty trash bags available. you can set this up within your existing toilet bowl and once it's used. you take a little bit of our bleach. we talked about it earlier from the water. you seal the bag completely. you make sure you mark the bag as

human waste and set it aside and wait for instruction about how to dispose of it. be very aware of cleanliness and make sure you have wipes so folks are able to wash up when dealing with the sanitation issue. >> thank you so much,

>> hello, my name is jamie harper. in this episode, we are featuring the park locations in your very own backyard. this is your chance to find your heart in san francisco with someone special. golden gate park's largest body of water is this lake, a popular spot for strolling and paddling

around in boats, which can be rented. created in 1893, it was designed foreboding and -- for boating. it is named for the wild strawberries that once flores. a pleasant trail follows the perimeter past huntington falls, 110 foot waterfall. two bridges connect the trail to the island. the climb to the hills summit, the highest point in golden gate park at more than four hundred feet. you can get quinces of the western side of the city through -- glimpes of the western side of city through a thick trees. the lake is ada accessible. it has a peaceful atmosphere where you can enjoy a warm day.

walk along the lake and watched many ducks, and swans, and seagulls. it is a tranquil spot to stroll, enjoy each other's company, and sail away. many couples come here to take a ride around the lake, floating under the bridges, past the pavilion and waterfall. for a quiet getaway, it makes for a memorable and magical experience. located on 19th avenue, this grove is the place to wear your hiking boots, bring your family, and bring the dog because it has so much to offer you and your loved ones. it is a truly hidden gem in the city. the part is rich with eucalyptus trees. long paths allow you to meander,

perfect for dog walking in a wooded environment. >> i enjoy this base and the history behind it. the diversity that exists in such an urban city, the concrete, the streets, cars, we have this oasis of a natural environment. it reminds us of what san francisco initially was. >> this is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available to get you there easily. and the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. there is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is the place to find some solitude from the city and appreciate what you share with a

wonderful breath of fresh air. , an experienced this park and enjoy the peoples, picnics, and sunshine. this is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved one hand in hand. located in the middle of pacific heights on top of a hill, lafayette park offers a great square a of a peaceful beauty. large trees border greenery. it features tables and benches, a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. there are plenty of areas for football, frisbee, and picnics. it is very much a couple's part and there are a multitude of experiences you can have together. bring your dog and watch the mean go with the community or

just picnic at one of the many tables and enjoy all of the park has to offer. many couples find this is the perfect place to put down a blanket and soak up the sun. it is a majestic place you can share with someone you cherish. it is located along the 1 and 10 buses and is accessed from the 47 and 90 buses. it is ada accessible. for more information about reserving one of these locations, call 831-5500. this number is best for special events, weddings, picnics, and the county fair building. for any athletic fields and neighborhood parks, 831-5510. you can also write us.

or walking in and say hello at old lock cabin, golden gate park. and of course you can find more information and reach us at sfrecpark.org.