Meeting Information

MINUTES

Wednesday, June 25, 2003
6:00 P.M.

1800 Oakdale Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124

I. Call to Order

Commission President Millard Larkin called the Wednesday, June 25, 2003 meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. in the Alex L. Pitcher Community Room at 1800 Oakdale Avenue.

II. Announcement

Commissioner Larkin read the Sunshine Ordinance aloud and welcomed everyone to the meeting.

III. Roll Call

Present: Commissioner Millard Larkin; Commissioner Bobbrie Brown;
Commissioner Kim Nguyen; Commissioner Ronald Person;
Commissioner Willie Kennedy; Commissioner Louise Jones

Not Present: Commissioners Enola Maxwell (deceased)

Staff Present: Robert Bryan, Deputy City Attorney; Toye Moses, Exec. Dir. SECFC,
Annette Price, SECF Commission Secretary

Commission President Millard Larkin announced the passing of Commissioner Enola Maxwell, who passed away on June 23, 2003. She served this community for many, many years and will be dearly missed. Commissioner Larkin also acknowledged each Commissioner’s commitment and stated how proud of them he was at the last Commission meeting regarding discussion that was had with respect to the advisory group that was appointed.

IV. Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Kennedy moved and Commissioner Brown seconded to accept the minutes of Thursday, June 12, 2003. Motion passed to accept minutes as presented with minor changes.

Commissioner Larkin stated earlier today he requested staff to prepare a draft resolution to be presented at tonight’s Commission meeting commemorating the late Commissioner Enola Maxwell to be adopted by the Commission and signed by Commission President Millard Larkin. He asked that the Commission review the resolution for any corrections/additions.

Commissioner Jones moved and Commissioner Brown seconded to accept Resolution #2003-003 commemorating the late Commissioner Enola Maxwell. Motion passed unanimously to accept Resolution #2003-003 with minor changes.

V. Public Comment

No public comment was offered at this meeting.

VI. Communications:

- 3rd and 4th Quarter of 2002 and 1^st Quarter of 2003 hiring reports from Decorative Plant Services;

- Letters of Congratulation to SECFC/CAG Advisory Group

Commissioner Larkin stated the first Southeast Community Facility Commission Community Advisory Group (SECFC/CAG) meeting will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2003, at noontime located in the SECF Conference Room. All SECF Commissioners are encouraged to attend if their schedule permits. One of the main goals will be to assure that the Advisory Committee understands they are working in conjunction with the Commission with respect its mission, which is to be a voice for the community.

VII. New Business

Commissioner Larkin held over Decorative Plant Services Quarterly Employment Report until the next SECFC meeting, which will be held on July 10, 2003 in order that the Commission has sufficient time for review.

VIII. Directors Report

a) Director Moses reported that the Annual Statement & Report will be presented at the next Commission meeting, as the fiscal year will end on Monday, June 30, 2003.

b) The website is pretty much finalized. All photos have been taken. Due to the passing of Commissioner Maxwell, there will be a short delay as the web designer reorganizes the photos of past and present commissioners. Once that takes place, we should be online shortly.

c) As mentioned at the last Commission meeting, The Mayor cut the General Fund Budget by $13,000. This cut has required Director Moses to reduce the security hours of McCoy Security at the E.P. Mills Facility. McCoy previously monitored SECF 7 days’ a week, which will now be reduced to 5 days’ a week Monday – Friday.

d) Due to the college being on vacation, there is less traffic.

Commissioner Larkin inquired whether security issues at Southeast have improved.

Directory Moses responded that there is much less vandalism taking place but stated there have been a few instances of graffiti being written on restroom walls during certain social events. The responsible party reserving the Community Room has been notified and will more than likely be prevented from having future functions here.

Commissioner Larkin also made inquiry regarding completing the renovation of the stage area in the Community Room.

Director Moses stated DPW is aware of it and that once he has been given a date for completion of the stage area, he will update the Commission.

Director Moses also acknowledged Decorative Plant Services who three weeks ago donated get-well flowers to Commissioner Enola Maxwell and Louise Jones while they were home recuperating.

Commissioner Brown moved and Commissioner Jones seconded to accept the Executive Director’s report. Motion passed unanimously to accept report as presented.

IX. Introduction of New Business

Commissioner Jones inquired whether a date has been confirmed for Supt. Arlene Akerman’s presentation. Commissioner Larkin stated he met with Supt. Ackerman along with a group of ministers and she informed him that she was looking forward to presenting to the Commission.

Director Moses encouraged the Commission to go home and review the minutes of Mr. Jim Jefferson’s presentation and possibly in the future staff can be directed to put Mr. Jefferson back on the agenda to follow-up on everything that was discussed.

X. Announcement

Commissioner Larkin acknowledged Commissioner Jones’ return and stated he as well as the Commission are very happy to have her back. Commissioner Jones thanked the Commission and Decorative Plant for the flowers that were sent and presented a thank you card to President Larkin, which was read by the Commission Secretary.

XI. Adjournment

In commemoration of the late Commissioner Enola Maxwell, the Southeast Community Facility Commission held a moment of silence and adjourned in her memory. Commissioner Kennedy moved and Commissioner Brown seconded to adjourn the SECF Commission Meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,


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Commission Secretary