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MINUTES

Wednesday, September 22, 2004

6:00 P.M.

1800 Oakdale Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94124

 

1.0               Call to Order

Commission President Millard Larkin called the Wednesday, September 22, 2004 meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. in the Alex L. Pitcher Community Room at 1800 Oakdale Avenue.

 

Commissioner Larkin read the Sunshine Ordinance aloud and welcomed everyone.

 

1.2               Roll Call

Commissioner Millard Larkin; Commissioner Bobbrie Brown; Commissioner Louise Jones; Commissioner Willie Kennedy; Commissioner Juan Fuentes; Commissioner Kenneth Sampson

Excused: Commissioner Ronald Person

 

Staff Present: Robert Bryan, Deputy City Attorney; John Roddy, Deputy City Attorney; Toye Moses, Executive Director SECFC; Annette Price, Comm.-Sect
           

1.3               Consent Calendar

(a)    RESOLUTION (SECFC-2004-14) Be it resolved that the minutes of the Southeast Community Facility Commission meeting of Thursday, August 12, 2004 and August 25, 2004 be approved as submitted (passed unanimously).

(b)    RESOLUTION (SECFC-2004-16): Be it resolved that the Southeast Community Facility Commission grants leaves of absence for the meeting of September 9, 2004 to the following commissioners: Ronald Person and Bobbrie Brown (Passed unanimously).

2.0               Public Comment
There was no public comment offered at this time. 

 

3.0               Communications:

Dir. Moses stated the following correspondence has been sent/received for Commission review: Letter of invitation to SFPUC re: SFPUC’s outreach plan; Letter of Invitation to Superintendent Ackerman re: Dream Schools; Thank you letter to City Attorney Dennis Herrera re: Attorney Robert Bryan Commission assignment; Correspondence from MLK re: contract bid; correspondence from Lennar re: African American Market Place.

Comm. Larkin welcomed Deputy City Attorney John Roddy, newly assigned legal counsel, and Deputy City Attorney Robert Bryan to the meeting. He asked that Mr. Sam Murray, SFPUC step forward to present.

4.0                 PRESENTATIONS:

-        Mr. Murray introduced his colleagues, Ms. Maureen Barry and Mr. Tom Winnicker, newly appointed Executive Director of the SFPUC Communications. Mr. Murray reported that a meeting organized by SFPUC took place recently with community leaders as well as PUC staff to discuss ways to improve the relationship between the PUC and city residents, specifically those from the BVHP community. Discussed at the meeting were community outreach plans by SFPUC to address community concerns.

Mr. Murray stated that the new General Manager has a very proactive approach to broaden the outreach plan for the BVHP Community. And although no fixed decision has been made regarding liaison assignment, he feels it will take place shortly.

Comm. Brown asked if the Southeast liaison assignment would originate out of PUC and would it be modeled after the plan in Chinatown currently established by PUC? She also questioned who the assigned liaison person might be? Mr. Murray stated the liaison would come from PUC Communications, but a decision of assignment has not yet been made. Regarding the Chinatown liaison, Mr. Murray stated he could not answer that question but would report back to the commission with answers.

After giving a brief background history, Mr. Winnicker explained that there is no definitive answer regarding the PUC liaison due to the recent appointment of the new General Manager but he feels it’s just a matter of internally outlining what needs to be done to make it happen.

Comm. Larkin voiced his displeasure that once again PUC has come unprepared to respond to relevant questions of community concerns and stressed the fiduciary responsibility the Commission has to the community. He asked that once Mr. Winnicker familiarizes himself to his new position, that he come back to give an overview of what his vision is for the Southeast sector.

Mr. Winnicker briefly gave an overview of his vision explaining that the Clean Water Master plan is a citywide plan to talk to and educate the city about the city’s water treatment system.  He concluded by saying he is looking forward to working with the Commission and other community leaders in the future.

Comm. Larkin stated although a few things have been touched upon, his suggestion was that Mr.Winnicker come back once he’s had a chance to get answers to the questions posed.

Mr. Buck,
BVHP resident was in agreement regarding community outreach from the PUC. Ms. Jackson was extremely disturbed that a liaison has been placed in Chinatown and not in the BVHP community. She asked when could the Commission expect a response regarding that? She also inquired as to the amount of money being charged to Presidio residents for sewage costs and what percentage of that money would the BVHP community receive as a result of mitigation?

Dir. Winnicker acknowledged PUC’s inadequate responses to questions posed and stated he would research PUC’s outreach in Chinatown and relay finding to Dir. Moses.

Comm. Larkin requested that Dir. Winnicker address all questions posed in writing within the next 2 or 3 days so that they can be disseminated to the Commission. He thanked PUC staff and looks forward to working with them in the future.

-        Mr. Gabancho, Project Manager for Bayview Connection Mendell Plaza Project, reported that construction on Phase I of the Mendell Pedestrian Plaza has begun with Mitchell Brothers being the prime contractor as of 9/20/04. The improvement will be a park-like setting where community events are held. Within six months, the project should be complete. Phase II will include similar work around the Bayview Opera House, which is now in the design stage.

Ms. Mohammad, Community Outreach Coordinator for Bayview Connections Project reported that notifications had been sent to that portion of the community to be affected by the construction and referred to renderings of what the Pedestrian Plaza would look like once it is complete.

Comm. Larkin asked for the breakout of community-based contractors participating on this project and questioned whether a bid for subcontractors had taken place? Mr. Gabancho stated he would provide a list of subcontractors and forward that information. He further explained that because Mitchell Brothers was already mobilized on site, it was more cost effective for MUNI to go with them.

Comm. Larkin stated the law dictates with new projects that a bid process take place and expressed the community’s dissatisfaction with the hiring practices of Mitchell on projects already underway. Mr. Gabancho explained that the project manager has little control over which subs the prime contractor uses when a bid process takes place.

Comm. Brown voiced her amazement at how Mitchell Brothers is awarded all the contracts in BVHP while small contractors routinely are locked out. She asked who could be contacted to find out how this continues to happen? She also asked what if any changes would take place with the area in front of Joseph Lee Gym where drug activity takes place? Mr. Gabancho stated that the initial plan would be to do something similar to what will take place at the Mendell Pedestrian Plaza site. The drug activity that takes place will be addressed by installing ample street lighting alleviating shadowed areas. Phase II (Opera House) is on hold as it is being rolled into the Bayview Community Center Project initiated by the Mayor’s Office who will come up with an approach that the community agrees with.

Comm. Brown asked if the Mayor’s office will make the final decision regarding the contractor on Phase II and should the Commission address its concern there? Mr. Gabacho stated he was unsure which department would be responsible as they are on hold until such time as they can coordinate with Park & Rec, the Library, and City Art Commission.

Comm. Sampson asked if funds were available to maintain the Mendell Plaza once it’s complete and whether the material needed for the project is being purchased from community vendors? Mr. Gabancho stated DPW would maintain the Plaza and explained that MUNI has rules in place that encourage contractors to buy locally used materials. However as long as contractors meet MUNI’s specifications (American made), MUNI cannot dictate who they buy from.

Comm. Sampson requested information pertaining to the amount of money that goes into this community for supplies be provided? Mr. Gabancho stated he would speak with the projects engineer regarding that.

Comm. Kennedy suggested that an invitation be sent to Chairman Cleopatra Vaughns, MunicipalTransportationAgencyto address the Commission’s concerns of Mitchell Brother ‘s hiring practices.


Ms. Jackson asked where does the money originate to fund the project? Mr. Gabancho stated of the $1.8 million project budget, $250,000 million originates from local funds and the remainder is federal money. Mr. Jesse Mason, BVHP resident suggested that the Commission invite Mitchell Engineering to present regarding community involvement in the Mendell Plaza project.

Comm. Larkin stated Mitchell Engineering would be invited to present after Municipal Transportation presents and suggested that Mr. Gabancho go back to his superiors and let them know consideration needs to take place and a response to questions posed should be sent within the next few days.

 

5.0                 SECFC FACILITIES COMMITTEE UPDATE (COMMISSIONER KENNEDY):
Comm. Kennedy
read the Facilities Committee report of 8/30/04 into the record and stated the recommendation to the full Commission is as follows:


That Decorative Plants Lease Agreement be amended to include the following: That SECFC be included in the approval process re: maintenance/repairs of the Greenhouse; that Decorative Plants lease contract be submitted to the SECFC for recommendation prior to being submitted to the SFPUC Commission for final approval.

MOTION: Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Brown to accept recommendation from the Chair. Motion passed unanimously to accept report as presented (6-0).

Comm. Larkin commended Comm. Kennedy on her meetings as Chair explaining that they are some of the most thorough meetings he’s been to. He also reminded that during that meeting, Mr. Caruso requested that the financial burden for certain repairs fall on the budget of the Facility and was informed that a contract had been negotiated and signed by Decorative with ample opportunity to amend the contract during negotiations and that there would be no re-negotiations of the contract.

6.0                 Director’s Report
Dir. Moses reported that: Card keys are ready for pick-up and requested that each Commissioner come by for training.  The Statement of Incompatibility (final) is in your folders for your review. Notification of lay-off for the Commission Secretary has been rescinded. The 1840 Jr. Management Assistant position has been filled and she will begin work on Monday 9/20/04. A get-acquainted meeting took place with Susan Leal, GM to brief her on neighborhood activities. She was also reminded a letter of invitation had been sent. She will let the Commission know when she is available. Staff is still compiling a list of tenants/subtenants for Commission review.

Comm. Larkin directed staff to re-send the letter to Ms. Leal with new dates since those dates have passed. He also stated the tenant list should include rent cost and services they provide to the community. The president directed staff to meet with him prior to mailing out the agenda so that he would have a sense of who would be presenting. Dir. Moses stated the commission secretary would coordinate that meeting.

MOTION: Moved by Jones, seconded by Brown to accept the Director’s Report. Motion passed unanimously to accept report as presented (6-0).
 

7.0                 Introduction of New Business by Commissioners:
(a) President Larkin presented and read aloud the Resolution of Commendation from SECF Commission and Supervisor Sophia Maxwell to Attorney Robert Bryan upon his reassignment as Head of the City Attorney’s Contracts Team. Attorney Bryan thanked the Commission/community for the honor stating that working with this Commission for the last 8 years has been some of the best eight years of his professional service. He stated although he will not be directly apart of the Commission any longer, he will always be available.

(b) After review of their personal calendars, the Commissioners decided to hold the SECF Commission meeting regularly scheduled for Thursday, November 11 on Monday November 15; Wednesday, November 24 on Monday, November 22 in consideration of the holidays. The Commission was undecided on the last meeting of the year so that will be calendared at the next Commission meeting.

Dir. Moses stated that the CAG would present before the full Commission on 10/14/04.

8.0                 INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
Comm. Jones requested that a letter of invitation be sent to City Attorney Dennis Herrera and AIMCO Developer re: ”BVHP Renovation/Construction project”.

Comm. Brown suggested that PUC be contacted to request more information re: installation of solar panels in Chinatown for business owners and to also determine what might be available to BVHP business owners through PUC. She also requested that a letter of invitation be sent to Hospital Council of Northern & Central California to discuss the million-dollar grant, which provides free health care to African American males suffering from prostate cancer.

9.0                 Public Comment
Mr. Heinz, President of the Bayview Business Owners expressed his opposition to the potential closure of the 3rd St. Bridge for a period of 5 to 8 weeks. Ms. Jackson voiced her opposition to the closure as well.

10.0                 Announcements:
Comm. Kennedy
announced that on Thursday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Hon. Regina Thomas would be the keynote speaker for Black Women Organized for Action. She distributed flyers and encouraged everyone to attend.

11.0                 Adjournment

Comm. Larkin adjourned the SECF Commission meeting at 7:50 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

         _____________________

    Commission Secretary