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Thursday, April 8, 2004
6:00 P.M.
1800 Oakdale Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124
1.0 Call to Order
Commission President Millard Larkin called the Thursday, April 8, 2004 meeting to order at 6:11 p.m. in the Alex L. Pitcher Community Room at 1800 Oakdale Avenue.
Commissioner Larkin read the Sunshine Ordinance aloud and welcomed everyone.
Roll Call
Commissioner Millard Larkin; Commissioner Bobbrie Brown; Commissioner Juan Fuentes;
Commissioner Ronald Person; Commissioner Willie Kennedy; Commissioner Kenneth Sampson
Excused: Commissioners Louise Jones
Staff Present: Robert Bryan, Deputy City Attorney; Joseph Tham, PUC Real Property Officer;
Toye Moses, Exec. Dir. SECFC; Annette Price, SECF Commission Secretary.
2.0 Public Comment
No public comment was offered at this meeting.
3.0 Consent Calendar
3.0 (a) RESOLUTION (SECFC-2004-2) Be it resolved that the minutes of the Southeast Community Facility Commission meeting of Wednesday, March 24, 2004 be approved as submitted (passed unanimously).
3.0 (b) RESOLUTION (SECFC-2004-03): Be it resolved that the Southeast Community Facility Commission grants leaves of absence for the meeting of April 8, 2004, to the following commissioners: Louise Jones (Passed unanimously).
4.0 Communications:Dir. Moses reported that copies of all correspondence received has been placed in commission folders.
Commissioner Larkin moved Item 5.0 Presentation down the agenda and moved directly into the Director’s Report as Mayor Gavin Newsom was running late.
6.0 Directors Report
Dir. Moses thanked staff for all their hard work in preparing for tonight’s event. A special thanks to Decorative Plant Services, Foods Co., BDI (Calvin Hayes), Office of Samoan Affairs in collaboration with City College of San Francisco (Southeast campus) for their generous donations of food/beverages, and flowers.
Dir. Moses welcomed Supervisor Sophie Maxwell to tonight’s meeting and reported that Supv. Maxwell will hold the Budget Committee meeting in the Bayview District very shortly and asked that she be thoughtful when looking at the budget for Southeast. Dir. Moses further explained that the budget is now in the Mayor’s Office and will go to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.
Commissioner Brown moved and Commissioner Person seconded to accept the Director’s Report. Motion passed unanimously to accept report as presented (passed unanimously).
7.0 Old/Ongoing Business by Commissioners
7.1 Board of Supervisor Sophie Maxwell presented a Certificate of Honor to former Bayview Police Station Capt. Michael Puccinelli upon his promotional re-assignment to Commander of Field Operations. On behalf of the Southeast Community Facility Commission, Commissioner Larkin presented a Certificate of Commendation to former Bayview Police Station Capt. Michael Puccinelli upon his promotional re-assignment to Commander of Field Operations. Commander Puccinelli stated that his 2-½ year tenure at Bayview station will be remembered as the fondest assignment in his police career. He expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the support he received from residents of the Southeast sector during his tenure and stated he will always be available when needed.
RESOLUTION (SECFC-2004-02) Be it resolved that the Southeast Community Facility Commission presented a Certificate of Commendation to Commander Michael Puccinelli.
7.2 Commissioner Larkin stated the Certificate of Commendation for Lt. Cornelius (Con) Johnson, former Lt. of Bayview Police Station who has been reassigned to Field Operations will be presented at a later date as Lt. Johnson was out of town.
Commissioner Larkin re-opened the floor for public comment.
8.0 PublicComment
Ms. Henry-Ellis/Ms. Thomas spoke on C.L.A.E.R., an organization that advocates for families identified as secondary victims of violent crimes; Mr. Carpenter spoke on: Murders in the BVHP community (poster of unsolved murders of African-American men); Ms. Franklin spoke on: Environmental housing issues.
Supervisor Sophie Maxwell welcomed and introduced Mayor Gavin Newsom stating, “San Francisco finally has a mayor that realizes what his responsibilities are, to make sure that every part of San Francisco is treated equally.”
5.0 Presentation
Mayor Newsom thanked Supervisor Maxwell, the Commission and community for their patience and invitation to speak this evening. Newsom stated having just been sworn into office some 90 days ago, he recognizes the problems of BVHP have not gone away and there has not been a huge shift in direction as far as delivery of services. However, he assured the community that it will no longer be “business as usual” down at City Hall in terms of the way issues are addressed in the Bayview.
Mayor Newsom expressed displeasure at the high cancer rates, environmental issues, delay in closure of the BVHP/Mirant power plants, violence, and unsolved murders in BVHP. He acknowledged the extraordinary job emergency services has done in saving people’s lives, stating that many more lives would have been lost had it not been for the rapid emergency response and quality care provided by these people but more needs to be done.
Mayor Newsom explained he wants to move in another direction in order to turn things around. Consequently rather than have all the departmental meetings at City Hall, the Mayor has begun to hold departmental meetings in the community. He also plans to continue his efforts in sponsoring various community events in BVHP and surrounding communities using the events as a mechanism to get the CBOs and city departments to work collaboratively to make needed repairs and improve community relations.
Mayor Newsom voiced his frustration at the number of murders that are still unsolved and has in certain instances increased the reward to encourage people to come forward and testify against the perpetrators. Also, a fund has been established that will be used to protect witnesses during the interim period from investigation to charge.
Mayor Newsom stated he is committed to bring some permanent solutions to the problems here in BVHP. He reported that Supv. Maxwell is working in conjunction with the Transportation Authority regarding summer jobs for youth. The conveyance agreement has been signed by the Navy transferring Parcel A to the city and the framework for the 6 other parcels will follow shortly with the Navy being held responsible for all land remediation. In conclusion, Mayor Newsom stated he looks forward to coming back in the future and is happy to answer questions.
Commissioner Brown stated she has no question but wanted to thank Mayor Newsom for the changes he has made, noting she has seen some of the results just mentioned.
Commissioner Kennedy stated it has been rumored that the Housing Authority will switch back to using the police department as security in public housing vs. using the private security guards. She voiced her concern explaining that in the past when the police department was used, it did not work well. In addition, many people will be put out of work if this takes place and she asked that Mayor Newsom look into it. Mayor Newsom responded that new proposals are being offered related to the Housing Authority and supplementing some of the private security with police department. Those are ongoing discussions and no final decision has been made.
Commissioner Sampson expressed his gratitude and thanked the Mayor for working with the youth in the community. He stated one of his main concerns is that youth have something to do during the summer months. He also voiced concern about proliferation of guns in the city and asked what can be done to eliminate the guns in San Francisco? Mayor Newsom he I in support of Senator Jackie Spier and Supv. Sandoval proposition to stop gun sells at the Cow Palace, but beyond that he is at a loss as to how to stop the illegal guns from moving around the community and stated he is open to any suggestions anyone might have to stop the distribution of weapons.
Commissioner Fuentes thanked the Mayor for putting the spotlight on a community that has been historically neglected in the past. He voiced concern about the gentrification in the Bayview district and asked what the city can do to protect the holdings of long-time BVHP residents so they do not experience any lose of displacement? Mayor Newsom responded the city has struggled with gentrification particularly we the great economic expansion boom, close to $1 billion of infrastructure improvement around the light rail. When you put that kind of investment into your community, your gentrifications raise themselves. The alternative is to not invest anything so you don’t have the gentrification concerns, but that’s not fair to the community. We’ve got to find some balance and that is a very difficult thing to do.
Commissioner Larkin opened the floor to public for question to the Mayor.
Ms. Aguirre voiced concern regarding political appointments by the Mayor; Ms. Sacco voiced concern regarding police brutality in BVHP; Dean Hunnicutt welcome Mayor Newsom and spoke on the education/training programs offered at the Southeast Campus as well as the internships CCSF students have acquired; Vanessa B stated she wants to be of help to the community and volunteer her services to the Mayor’s Office; Mr. Dorm spoke on providing funding to various organizations to provide alternative mentoring programs; Mr. Garrett, Site administration Southeast campus announced a family breakfast will take place on Friday where students will voice their concerns of what is lacking regarding their education. Mr. Carpenter voiced concern on the need for entry-level apprenticeship opportunities. Mr. Sam Ripley voiced concern that no Pacific Islanders are employed on the light rail project. Barbara Farrell, Exec. Dir. of Ohlhoff Recovery Program announced that there are several slots open for substance abuse outpatient adolescent treatment and invited anyone who needs treatment to contact her at (415) 626-9782 Ext 19, 601 Steiner St, SF CA 94117. Mr. Potts voiced concern regarding contract-trucking issues; Ms. Jackson voiced concern regarding economics in the BVHP community and jobs being taken away from compliant vendors.
9.0 Introductionof New Business by Commissioners
Commissioner Kennedy asked the Redevelopment Agency be invited to update the Commission on the next step in moving the project forward now that the Navy has signed the conveyance agreement.
10.0 Announcement
Deputy City Attorney Robert Bryan reminded Commissioners that the Sunshine Ordinance training will take place on Monday, May 3, 2004 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Commissioner Larkin announced that District 10 Town Hall meeting with Mayor Newsom will be held on Saturday, April 24th from 11: a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 55 Schwerin St. Ms. Robinson, Exec. Dir. of California Lawyers for the Arts announced her organization will start its 11th summer job-training program for high school students to work in arts organizations. Commissioner Larkin concluded by giving a special thanks to the Office of Samoan Affairs for their hard work in preparing for tonight’s event.
11.0 Adjournment
Commissioner Kennedy moved and Commissioner Person seconded to adjourn the SECF Commission meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Commission Secretary
