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MINUTES

Thursday, August 12, 2004

6:00 P.M.

1800 Oakdale Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94124

 

1.0              Call to Order

Commission President Millard Larkin called the Thursday, August 12, 2004 meeting to order at 6:05 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 Ronald Person; Commissioner Kenneth Sampson

 

Staff Present : Toye Moses, Executive Director SECFC; Robert Bryan, Deputy City Attorney, Maria Ang-Asuncion, Admin. Assist.

           

1.3              Consent Calendar

RESOLUTION (SECFC-2004-13) Be it resolved that the minutes of the Southeast Community Facility Commission meeting of Wednesday, July 28,
2004 be approved as submitted (passed unanimously).

 

2.0              Public Comment
Mr. Francisco Da Costa
reminded the Commission that it was never the intent of the BVHP Community to permit raw sewage now coming from the Peninsula cities (Daly City, Brisbane, Colma) to be directed to the Southeast plant. He (Da Costa) acknowledged that although the commissioners have been listening, they have not actively listened to gain a good result for the community. He urged that mediation be set-aside for the children of BVHP in order to reap some benefit for the environmental injustice they have suffered over the years.
 

Comm. Larkin thanked Mr. Da Costa for his comments and proposed that another presentation with the same concept be required and promised to follow appropriate steps before action is taken.

Mr. John Doe commended the Commission in providing the community with the proper channel to voice their grievances; however, he pointed out a couple of major issues that the commission be aware of: Employment/pollution concerns within the community. He stressed the need for proper training opportunities in order to better understand the resources/revenues the community receives. He also suggested the Commission consider examining how income generated by the community is spent.

 

Ms. Espanola Jackson informed that Water Pollution Control (WPC) personnel spoke of inviting some members at the Commission to visit the sewage treatment plant in order to learn how inspections of the plant are performed. Ms. Jackson expressed concern about the plight of a black employee of WPC who was discriminated against and unjustly terminated. She expressed surprise that in this day and age (2004) racism continues to rear its head. She stated she received assurance from the PUC Commission that there would be no termination. She concluded by urging that youth in the BVHP community be given proper training for the 9916 employment positions.

 

3.0              Communications:

Dir. Moses stated Decorative Plants lease (2004) has been provided to the Commission for its review and/or comments.

Comm. Larkin emphasized that prior to coming before the Commission, each presenter’s information should be sent well in advance to allow the Commission an opportunity to thoroughly examine the topics and determine what type of questions the Commission will raise for the benefit of the community they served.

4.0              Presentation: 

Cheryl Davis- Acting General Mgr of SFPUC, thanked the commission for the opportunity to present and speak about some of the new changes/ideas being implemented at the SFPUC. She acknowledged the quality daycare and educational programs being offered at the SECFacility, which she personally observed during a tour with the Executive Director.

She stated SFPUC has implemented “Adopt a Watershed” program and has dedicated $100,000 toward youth employment in the Southeast community. This program will combine youth employment, education and community leadership as students learn the relation of local environments and watersheds that supply their water. Ms. Davis reported SFPUC has just signed off on a community outreach contract with Mr. Jim Jefferson and BDI to assess the needs and outstanding issues the community currently has. She further elaborated that there is on-going construction in the vicinity that will provide employment to the Southeast community; namely, the “Odor Control Improvement” projects now underway at the Southeast Plant.

In conclusion, Ms. Davis discussed the three agencies that make up the SFPUC, ethnic breakout of Hetch Hetchy Water & Power (HHW&P) as compared to that of Water Pollution Control (WPC), and changes in the management structure of WPC.

Mr. Brian Thomas, PUC Contractor/Outreach Specialist stated he has been engaged with the program management team Jacobs Engineering who has provided education/training to all minority business groups and/or individuals to win contract bids. Mr. Thomas also reported that future citywide meetings would take place on contract bidding requirements in order that the minority-owned and women-owned business owners be educated in that process.

Comm. Larkin suggested a little history on the Small Business Administration and a better method of dissemination of information to the community would help the Commission to understand that organization better. Further, he suggested that a better method of dissemination of information be done. He also reminded that in the past, many small businesses have felt HRC did not serve them well and emphasized that innovative ways need to be created so that the small business enterprise is better served in the next contract bidding and not left out.

Marla Jurosek, Acting Director of Operations for Hetch Hetchy Water & Power (HHWP) stated her main responsibility is the improvement of street light conditions which entails: Streetlight outages, repairs, authorization for upgrades, etc. Ms. Jurosek spoke of the combined efforts of other agencies that also provide street lighting service, number of personnel in the BLHP Bureau, number of monthly outages, and response time for repair. She concluded by informing that the SFPUC maintains 21,000 streetlights whereas PG&E maintains another 20,000.

Comm. Brown stated Capt. Bruce specifically requested that Sam Murray be the contact person for this outreach program and asked for Mr. Murray’s contact number. Ms. Davis stated the SFPUC outreach will work with the police/community and that the Communications Division would be the lead contact concerning streetlights, water, sewer & power issues. Ms. Davis listed Mr. Murray’s contact number as (415) 554-3275.

Comm. Brown asked for clarification as to how the outreach would be conducted by Mr. Murray. Ms. Davis stated Mr. Murray would interact with passengers and distribute small cards as well as walk throughout the community with PUC staff to ensure community concerns are being responded/attended to by the Department.

(Whereupon, Comm. Larkin called for a 5-minutes recess).

Ms. Tilly Chang, Manager of Planning S.F. County of Transportation Authority (SFCTA) reminded that: The purpose of the Caltrain Station Study at Oakdale Ave. is to replace the Paul Ave. station. This station will increase the accessibility of students/visitors to Southeast & Bayview Town Center and provide the residents transit access. Ms. Change gave an overview of Workshop I, the Basic Station Concept Plan, Enhanced Station Concept Plan, and spoke of the funding for the station. Ms. Chang concluded by announcing on Sept. 28 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Alex Pitcher Community Room, Workshop III will take place which will focus on specific designs, security improvement, intermodal connections. A survey will also be conducted on additional outreach at 22nd & Paul Ave.

Comm. Brown asked the reason for low commuter turnout at the Paul St. station and stressed the need for sign placement at the station. Ms. Chang stated in the near future, Caltrains would place a sign at Paul Ave. so that the station is easily identified.

Dir. Moses asked that the safety issue of the exit form the SECF parking lot at Phelps and also the disruptive vibration that will come from the training running in back of Southeast be addressed. Ms. Chang stated both those concerns would be considered in the redesign of the Enhanced Station Concept Plan (designated path).

 

Mr. Caruso, Decorative Plants asked that the issue of access of freight cars that use the lower portion of the bridge be addressed. Ms. Chang stated that the design considerations do accommodate bridge traffic and addresses access under the bridge. Further, in the Concept Plant Caltrain will create elevation/height clearance, widen the rail bridge, and build a divider that accommodates rail traffic.

Comm. Larkin thanked Ms. Chang for returning to complete her presentation. Ms. Chang extended an invitation to the Commission to attend the Third Workshop for Bayview-Oakdale Caltrain Station Study on Sept 28, 2004.

 

5.0                 Director’s Report
Dir. Moses reported that: Budget Analysts from the Board of Supervisors visited Southeast and were given a tour of the site and it was explained to them how under funded the programs are. Due to citywide layoffs, the Commission Secretary has been bumped and her last day of work will be August 31st. Dir. Moses reported that he found no information in his search on the 94124 residents having an exempt status to civil services layoffs. He also announced that Ms. Susan Leal has been appointed the new general manager of the PUC.

MOTION:  Moved by Comm. Brown, seconded by Comm. Jones to accept the Director’s Report

 

6.0                 Introduction of New Business by Commissioners
Comm. Larkin directed staff to send a letter of invitation to present to the new General Manager of the SFPUC.

7.0                 Public Comment
No public comment was offered at this time.

8.0                 Announcements
There were no announcements offered at this time.

9.0                 Adjournment
Comm. Larkin adjourned the SECF Commission meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

         _____________________

    Commission Secretary