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MINUTES
Thursday, October 12, 2006
6:00 P.M.
1800 Oakdale Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124
1.0 Call to Order
Commission President Bobbrie Brown called the Thursday, October 12, 2006 meeting to order at 6:11 p.m. in the Alex L. Pitcher Community Room at 1800 Oakdale Avenue.
Commissioner Brown read the Sunshine Ordinance aloud.
1.2 Roll Call: Commissioners Present: Brown, Fuentes, Kennedy, Parker, Person, and Sampson
Commissioners Excused: Jones
Staff Present: John Roddy, Deputy City Attorney; Toye Moses, Executive Director; Annette Price, SECF Comm-Sect
1.3 Consent Calendar
RESOLUTION (SECFC-2006-65) Be it resolved that the minutes of the Southeast Community Facility Commission meeting of Wednesday, September 27, 2006 were approved as submitted.
2.0 PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Herb Dang invited the Commission and community to Open Studios @ Public Glass, 1750 Armstrong Ave., in San Francisco on October 28th & 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Ms. Espanola Jackson voiced opposition to the three Combustible Turbines (CT’s) being placed in the Bayview Hunters Point (BVHP) explaining the particulates coming from those CT’s will be far worse than the toxins which came from the PG&E power plant. She requested that the Commission oppose the siting of the CT’s in BVHP by writing the Mayor/PUC.
Mr. Francisco DeCosta suggested that youth be placed on the Commission. He voiced displeasure that the youth today are listed as “urban terrorists.” In the last 5 years 60,000 African Americans have left BVHP. Mr. DeCosta also reported the Disposition Development Agreement (DDA) must be amended, as proper outreach was not done per SF Redevelopment Agency (SFRA).
Commissioner Kennedy thanked and congratulated Ms. Espanola Jackson, Mr. Charlie Walker, and Ms. Marie Harrison for the beautiful interview they gave in the San Francisco Magazine.
Dir. Moses reported that Mr. Kofi Bonner, BVHP Lennar, Ms. Marcia Rosen, SFRA, and Mr. Alton Byrd, International African Marketplace will present on November 9th.
3.0 COMMUNICATIONS:
Ø Correspondence included in Commission folders:
- Letter of Invitation to Mr. Cedric Jackson, Career Center re: Employment outreach in Bayview Hunters Point.
- Letter of Invitation to Mr. Jeff Adachi, Public Defender re: Parolee re-entry program
- Letter of Invitation to Mr. Gabriel Gallaread, Chairman S.F. Leadership American Red Cross re: Orientation to Red Cross & Liaison Request
- Letter of invitation to Mr. Efraim Chavez, Site Manager, Native TANF re: Program overview
- Information packet received from Mr. Jeff Adachi re: Parolee re-entry program.
Commissioner Brown took the agenda item 4.0 out of order and asked that Mr. Tyrone Jue present, as Supervisors Maxwell and Peskin were running late.
4.0 Presentation
- Mr. Tyrone Jue, SFPUC Coordinator thanked the Commission for the opportunity to give update on the S.F. Sewer System Master Plan. Mr. Jue reported the master plan is a long-term plan that will take approximately 30 years to implement. The process will involve public input during the alternative development process, as PUC has been proactive having sent out over 370,000 postage paid response cards.
PUC has already collected and analyzed data to address the issues with the sewer system and in January will again hold a series of public workshops, incorporate public feedback into the plan, and provide a draft master plan in July 2008.
Referring to a Power Point presentation, Mr. Jue reiterated his presentation of February 22, 2006 re: SFPUC Sewer System Master Plan and listed the following alternatives:
(1) Upgrade existing Southeast plant site, incorporate newer technology, and make plant indivisible to ensure no odors escape perimeter of plant.
(2) Abandon Southeast Treatment plant completely giving land back to public and replace Oceanside plant with mega plant that would treat all city wastewater.
(3) Upgrade existing Southeast Plant.
(4) Channel Plant alternative would leave Oceanside as is and build two separate treatment plants on the east side of the city.
Mr. Jue explained funding for the four alternatives has not been determined, however once precise figures are known the public will be informed.
Commissioner Parker asked with regard to public outreach, what type of specific impact have the groups had on the planning. Mr. Jue said 8000 responses have been received from people who wish to be informed of the process.
Commissioner Brown asked how realistic is it to reduce the amount of waste from Southeast and divert it elsewhere. Mr. Jue stated it is very realistic. All four alternatives are being considered. Commissioner Brown asked would funds be available to finance the change. Mr. Jue explained projects would be funded through rate increase.
Commissioner Sampson suggested another scenario could be to build a new plant, keep Oceanside, upgrade North Point, and return Southeast to the community.
Commissioner Fuentes asked, 1) what would be the cost involved and timeline for these alternatives; and 2) what is PUC currently doing to alleviate the 80% of sewage flowing to the Southeast plant. Mr. Jue responded by saying there are ongoing interim projects at the Southeast plant that will upgrade the plant to relieve the odor.
Ms. Dorothy Peterson asked why can’t the individuals most impacted get the first choice of PUC jobs; not just the 9910 labor jobs but also secretarial. She went on to say if Mr. Murray is working with the labor segment of the population, someone else should be working with the clerical segment of the population.
Mr. Francisco DeCosta questioned whether the infrastructure in the Bayview has been tested/evaluated since so many new developments are coming online.
Mr. Charlie Walker voiced concern regarding the technical language used in explaining the master plan upgrade process. He also suggested that someone in authority attend the meetings so when the public asks questions, there can be an immediate response.
Mr. William Hammond asked how could other alternatives be introduce and/or suggested. Mr. Jue said PUC would hold additional meetings/public workshops in January and direct input could be given at that time.
Mr. Jue concluded by noting all public meetings and information related to the SF Master Plan are posted at the PUC website www.sfsewers.org.
Commissioner Brown introduced Supervisor Sophie Maxwell who will speak on youth employment, health & safety, and economic development within the Southeast sector of the City.
- Economic Development : Supervisor Maxwell Chair of the Land Use & Economic Development Committee stated she has initiated the Back Street Businesses Task Force to reinforce, strengthen and expand city hiring and strengthen laws regarding minimum wage. The legislation will protect small businesses from being displaced by rezoning.
Youth Employment: Supervisor Maxwell initiated and helped to create CityBuild which partners with City College of San Francisco, CBOs, and unions to take advantage of the employment opportunities arising from the $15 - $20 million capital improvement projects taking place in the city. She stated she is also looking into collaborating with Director Nathaniel Ford, Municipal Transportation Authority (MTA) in planning a transit academy, since the MTA will be 250 mechanics short of what is needed. She has also been in discussion with the S.F. School District with regard to bringing shop classes back into the classroom.
Health & Safety : Supervisor Maxwell reported landmark legislation has just been passed regarding employment and health that will allow nearly every employee to be covered by some type of health insurance in San Francisco. Every child under the age of 24 will also be covered and foster care children will be covered by insurance even after they age out.
Commissioner Brown asked how realistic is it that shop classes will resume in the schools. Supervisor Maxwell said the District is very open to the idea explaining that John O’Connell has recently reopened and the District is looking at that school site as a model.
Supervisor Maxwell noted that the city is losing the African American population and that has to be addressed. Commissioner Brown asked whether a task force could be considered in the Bayview to look at the exodus of African Americans. Supervisors Maxwell said before a task force can be formed, everyone would need to collaborate about the issue and then design what they want the task force to look like.
Commissioner Kennedy commented about the genocide of youth taking place in California through incarceration by felony charge.
Commissioner Fuentes suggested that the vocational trade shops be instituted with some type of concern, such as school location, student population, and whether college prep courses will be available. He noted the classes must be instituted in a way where there is balance.
Commissioner Parker noted within the last 5 years 25% of the African American population has left the city. He questioned whether that 25% has been identified. Supervisor Maxwell explained over 50% of all service employees, a large part being African Americans, live outside the city because they can no longer afford to live here due to high housing costs. There is also a large exodus of African Americans relocating back to the south.
Commissioner Person asked: 1) “What plan do you have to address the high unemployment in the BVHP, especially among youth; and 2) what has been your major accomplishment since elected to office with regards to BVHP?”
Supervisor Maxwell reiterated her previous statement with regard to unemployment. Major accomplishments are: Establishment of an S.F. Energy Plan in favor of renewable energy versus fossil fuel, accountability for liquor stores, mandatory policy that ensure all trucks coming into and going out of the shipyard are covered.
Commission Sampson asked what could be done to increase African American ownership of business in the Bayview. Supervisor Maxwell stated the Enterprise Zone located in the 3rd Street Plaza is a program sponsored by the city that is designed to help, encourage and support businesses that are here in the Bayview. Women’s Initiative is another program.
Mr. Francisco DeCosta voiced concern and frustration that the Joseph Lee Gym and the Boys & Girls Club on Kiska Road were closed concurrently for renovation during the summer months when usage is very high during that time. He commented that children are being harassed constantly because they are on the street with nowhere to go. Supervisor Maxwell explained that the Joseph Lee Gym is being built to earthquake standards and the Boys & Girls Club is also being rebuilt.
Commissioner Brown directed staff to find out what the timeline will be until completion on both buildings.
Mr. Charlie Walker voiced opposition to the “no left turn” signs along 3rd Street.
Mr. William Hammond asked what could be done about the killings (drive-bys) taking place. He suggested the issue be raised on a federal level since it is an epidemic across the country.
Ms. Alma Robinson acknowledged the work Supervisor Maxwell has done with regard to the California Arts Council and thanked her for assisting in getting funding for the Hillside High School.
Ms. Dorothy Peterson mentioned several years ago a community course was set up that dealt with first-time offenders that was commandeered. She suggested the Commission re-establish the community court program. Ms. Peterson voiced concern that proper due diligence was not performed with regard to the subsidy renewal for the four AMCO properties.
Mr. Ronnie Collins voiced frustration at the large number of young lives being lost to senseless shootings. He feels more should be done to help the youth.
Ms. Espanola Jackson asked why Supervisor Maxwell continues to support CT’s when they emit worse toxins than the PG&E plant ever did. She asked why the public was being misinformed that the CT’s are not slated for BVHP when in fact they are.
Supervisor Maxwell explained the city is trying to acquire the Mirant property to site the CT’s on. She further elaborated that the CT’s are run only when needed, which is determined by the Independent Systems Operator (ISO).
Commissioner Brown directed staff to determine what after school alternatives are available for children now that the gymnasium is closed.
5.0 PERBOARD OF SUPERVISORS: ADOPTION & REVISION OF INTERNAL POLICY RE: COMMISSION MEMBER ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS: Dir. Moses reported at the next commission meeting, a draft outline will be available for Commission review. The deadline is December 1st.
6.0 Director’s Report:
Ø Director Moses reported:
a. 1452 Executive Secretarial position was posted on the PUC job site and closed October 6th. The 1842 Management Assistant position was also posted and will close October 23.
b. Kitchen upgrades in the community room will start next month.
c. Business conference for security service took place two weeks ago with 15 vendors applying. The successful bidder will start work January 1st. Homeland security meeting is being scheduled soon.
d. JMAC/WYCDC co-mingling issue has been resolved. Sojourner Truth childcare issues are still pending. The Commission will be notified once known.
e. Health & Environmental Resource Center Health Fair will take place on Saturday, October 14th. The job fair will take place October 17th at Southeast.
MOTION: Moved by Parker, seconded by Person to accept the Director’s Report. Motion passed unanimously to accept report as presented (6-0).
Dir. Moses announced that Supervisor Aaron Peskin called to say he would be unable to make the meeting and asked to express his sincere apologies.
7.0 INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS BY COMMISSIONERS
Dir. Moses suggested that Mr. Dwayne Jones, Director of Economic Opportunity be invited to present on economic issues.
8.0 PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment at this time.
9.0 Announcements:
Commissioner Kennedy announced the African Marketplace would be open every Saturday until November 28th. She urged everyone to give his or her support. The Bayview Hunters Point Senior Services will hold their 15th Annual Tribute to the Clergy on October 28th from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Grosvenor Hotel, 280 South Airport Blvd., South San Francisco honoring several different ministers/community folk.
Commissioner Brown noted the items for sale at the Interim African Marketplace are very affordable and urged everyone to support them.
10.0 Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Commission Secretary
