ADOPTED MINUTES

SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FACILITY COMMISSION          

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

6:00 P.M.

 

This meeting was held by Teleconference Pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20 and the Twelfth Supplement to Mayoral Proclamation Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency Dated February 25, 2020

 

1.  Call to Order:  Commissioner Amerika Sanchez,  Chair called the meeting to order at 6:10 P.M.

 

2.  Roll Call:   

Present:   Fromer, Sanchez, Chung, Murphy, Satele, Tran

Excused: Tran

 

3.  Adoption of Minutes: May 26, 2021

Moved:  Chung  Second:  Murphy  

               

Item #3 was put on hold until the arrival of Commissioner Satele was confirmed.

 

4.  General Public Comment:  None

 

5.  Report of the Chair: (discussion only)

Gina Fromer, SECFC Chair

Chair Fromer commented Item 6a would be moved to follow Item 6c to accommodate Wu-Yee Children’s Services leadership team.

Chair Fromer reported a successful tour of the new Center at 1550 Evans and she inquired as to a plan to provide long-term funding for the Center.  She wanted to know the long-range sustainability strategy and requested information from the SFPUC.

 

The Commissioners requested the item be added to an upcoming agenda.

 

What is the timeline to open 1800 Oakdale, and what is the transition plan?

·         Staff advised if would be added to the July agenda.

 

Request a presentation from YCD and the HUB partners to present their service levels in July.

 

Public Comment:  None.

 

6.  Presentation:

b)  ACTION:  By Motion, Recommend the SECF Commission Adopt Resolution #21-623 – Honoring the Service and Contributions of former Commissioner LaVaughn King to the Southeast Community (Rogers-Pharr)

Emily Rogers-Pharr, Executive Director SECFC

The resolution was read in it’s entirety by staff and can be found here.

 

Public Comment:  None

 

Moved:  Chung  Second:  Fromer

Ayes: Chung, Fromer, Murphy, Sanchez, Satele

 

c)  Programs Framework (Berry)

ACTION:  Review and approval of the program framework for SECC at 1550 Evans

Larry Berry, Deputy Director, SECFC

Mr. Berry provided an overview of the Program Framework for the new Center which is informed by the mitigation and community input from the 2020 survey.  The framework will be used to:

·         Guide decision making about programming at the new Center.

·         Define strategy areas for future tenants.

·         Define roles and functions of the SECC staff to support programming.

·         Define the Center’s strategic priorities for the next 3 years.

 

                Year 1 priorities will be:

·         Stabilizing Center functions.

·         Establish programming & Tenants.

·         Increase community presence at SECC meetings and activities.

·         Driving Center activation through partnerships.

·         Gathering feedback on use experience.

 

                Year 2 priorities will be:

·         Strategic Plan Development.

·         Assessing Center budget needs.

·         Coordinating activities & events with Tenants.

·         Assessing impact of tenant partners.

·         Operational adjustments from feedback.

 

                Year 3 priorities will be:

·         Review of tenant strategy and impact.

·         Establish a philanthropic support model.

·         Contracting for future Center maintenance needs.

.Programming that is supported by the SFPUC will be considered “Core Programs” to the Center.  These programs are either funded directly or indirectly by the SFPUC.  They may also be designed, lead or administered by SFPUC/SECC staff

 

.Mr. Berry reported the next steps would be to finalize core program proposals, identify funding needs for those programs, and then solicit for partners, as needed, to implement program

 

:Questions and Comments from Commissioners

.Chair Fromer suggested moving the establishment of a philanthropic support model from Year 3 to Year 1 to raise money and establish new programs in the Center

·         Staff advised a way to do this had not been identified however placing that priority in Year 3 would provide time to consider options and implementation could take place in Year 3.

 

Chair Fromer said the Commissioners could support Executive Director Rogers-Pharr by going out into the community and meet with individuals that might be interested in supporting specific programs.

 

Public Comment:  None.       

 

·         Staff noted the request of the Commissioners to think about philanthropy and the appropriate pathway to take.

 

.The Commissioners discussed funding innovation and funding specific programs that are not funded by the bond measure

·      Staff advised the Center is funded through rate-payer dollars and there is a commitment to fund the Center at its basic level and beyond if necessary.  For the Center to reach its full potential and fulfill its mission statement it is designed to be a space where partnership opportunities create growth and sustainability.

  The resources that are there will be there to maintain the Center itself but when it comes to programming and providing activities the possibilities are endless and our thought process about how to fund those possibilities should be endless.  Staff said the mission statement is a partnership model and it’s about a comprehensive strategy.

 

Chair Fromer requested a motion to adopt the Program Framework as presented.

Moved:  Satele  Second:  Murphy

Public Comment:  None.

Ayes:  Fromer, Sanchez, Chung, Murphy, Satele

 

Chair Fromer greeted former Commissioner King and thanked her for her service to San Francisco and especially the Southeast and Visitation Valley communities.

The Commissioners and staff thanked former Commissioner King.

Former Commissioner King  expressed thanks and said she was just beginning.

Chair Fromer returned to Item  #3.

 

3.  Adoption of Minutes: May 26, 2021

Moved:  Murphy  Second:  Sanchez

Public Comment:  None

Ayes:  Sanchez, Chung, Murphy, Satele

The motion was approved.

 

7.  Committee Reports:

a)       Community Programs Advisory Committee (Commissioner Susan Murphy)

Commissioner Murphy provided a summary of the meeting held on July 12^th.  There was a presentation on the Levels of Service for the new Center and a presentation of Outreach for the Commissioner to provide to the community.  Staff is creating a transition plan for 1800 Oakdale and in the next 30 days will provide direction to possibly a partial opening.  Commissioners had questions regarding vaccinations at the HUB and were advised vaccinations are available on Friday’s and Saturday’s only.  The Committee welcomed two new Community Members: Tandia Oneal and Lionel Spicer.

 

b)       Facility & Design Advisory Committee  ( Vice-Chair Amerika Sanchez)

Vice-Chair Sanchez’s report from the July 8^th meeting advised the Levels of Service presentation will move forward to the full Commission and then to the SFPUC Leadership Team.  The Outreach plan for the Commissioners was presented and staff advised the use of social media will also be accessed to provide as much information as possible to the community regarding the new Center.  The Executive Director announced staff is working on the recruitment of a 4119, Event Specialist which is a position critical to the along with Commissioner Satele and Executive Director Rogers-Pharr.  The Committee welcomed a new Community Member:  Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt.

There was a brief discussion regarding the duties of the Event Specialist, and it was noted the position will require a bachelor’s Degree.

Public Comment:  None.

We returned to Item #6a and Chair Fromer recused herself.

 

6.  Presentation:

a)       Wu-Yee Children’s Services  (Dunn & Neumann)

ACTION:  Possible recommendation to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission of potential lease terms, program offerings and scholarship program for Wu-Yee Children’s Services at SECC at 1550 Evans.

Charlie Dunn, SFPUC Real Estate

Mike Neumann, Chief Operations Officer Wu-Yee Children’s Services

Mr. Charlie Dunn provided the presentation of a proposed Wu-Yee Services Lease which outlined the 5,398 square feet on the ground floor at the new Center at 1550 Evans and an outdoor play area.  The childcare will house up to 70 children, 40 of which are already enrolled in the Head Start Program at 1800 Oakdale.   A scholarship fund of $124,000 increased by four percent annually will be made available to families meeting certain criteria.  The lease term is five years, plus a three-year option to extend the term.  A security deposit of $6,000 will be required and the tenant will have essentially the same responsibilities, janitorial, security, insurance, etc. as under the current lease at 1800 Oakdale.  If recommended by the Southeast Community Facility Commission, the lease will be subject to authorizing legislation by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

Questions from Commissioners:

The Commissioners inquired as to the use of space per child and if there is a state law regarding how many children per space?

·         Monica Walters, Chief Executive Officer, Wu-Yee confirmed the state is clear on footage requirements per child.

               

The Commissioners inquired as to what plans are in place in the event of violence.

·         Ms. Walters responded emergency drills are practiced with the staff and children.

·         Mike Neumann, Chief Operations Officer responded the “Pancake Drill” is practiced where all of the children are taught to go flat on the floor and we go to lockdown until the police or fire department direct us to return to normal.

·         Mark Tao, Chief Financial Officer commented security guards are in place at some centers to make sure the children are safe.

·         Ms. Walters added guards were not needed at this facility.

·         Staff noted the entire childcare area was fenced in. 

 

Public Comment:

Harry Bernstein, community member inquired as to whether the cost at 1800 Oakdale and the new Center would be the same?  Mr. Bernstein said he saw a comment that SFPUC is considering shutting the facility at 1800 Oakdale due to COVID-19.  Is there a timeframe before 2925?

·         Charlie Dunn responded at 1800 Oakdale they pay a little over $3800 a month and that money will be going into the $124.000 scholarship fund.

·         Monica Walters added any money from the $124,000 left over at the end of the year would be prorated to families that have to pay tuition.

 

By motion, recommend to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission potential lease terms, program offerings and scholarship program for Wu-Yee Children’s Services at SECC at 1550 Evans as presented.

Moved:  Murphy  Second:  Chung

Public Comment:  None.

Ayes: Sanchez, Chung, Murphy, Satele

Chair Fromer returned to the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

 

8.  SECF Director’s Report: (Rogers-Pharr)

Emily Rogers-Pharr, Executive Director

Director Rogers- Pharr reported staff has completed a draft of a communication that Commissioners can tap into to facilitate their outreach efforts.

The Café vendor RFP is ready for distribution.  Interested parties can email Briyana Butler at   bbutler@sfwater.org or they can check the SFPUC website under Contracting Opportunities.

The Executive Director reported the process of developing a 1550 Evans logo has begun and we need two Commissioners to support the logo design critique process.  We are working with the Arts Commission through the Artist Registry with some of the same artists that were considered for the interior art purchases that we are excited about.  Some of them demonstrated capacity to do graphic design as well, so we hope to have some exciting choices that are reflective of the culture of the Community Center and of the community that we are promoting.  The logo will give our stationary distinction.

Dates have been set for the Digestors Tour and we hope you will visit other construction sites as well.  1800 Oakdale remains closed to tenants and the public.  We are working with the Department of Public Health as a part of the City’s emergency response process.  We have continued to activate portions of the center in support of the pandemic and COVID response.  A transition plan is being developed to allow us to best continue to serve the community.  The HUB has provided vaccines to over 7,000 community members.  Young Community Developers continues to partner with the HUB services and will provide $500 to families with children under 5 who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic   Please refer any qualifying families to Tracy Taper at YCD.             

 Questions from Commissioners:

Chair Fromer asked how are we doing in the collection of the arrears from City College and will they be moving to 1550?

·      Staff responded currently there are no updates and the conversations are continuing with the Executive Leadership and no information is available as to whether City College will be moving to 1550 Evans.

Chair Fromer requested SFPUC leadership provide information to address questions from the community regarding the status of City College.

Chair Fromer asked for a date for the opening of the Center.

·      Staff responded Spring 2022.

Public Comment:

On May 20^th the Board of Trustees passed a resolution to pursue negotiations between City College and the SFPUC.  The meetings are held in private.  The CFO of City College and district lawyers are on the CCSF side.  I do not know who is representing the SFPUC.   

 

9.  New Commission Business:

Chair Fromer said she is attending a lot of community meetings and said the COVID Task Force is still

 meeting and they appreciate having a site in the community however, they feel more outreach is needed.

·         Staff advised the center is providing vaccines on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10am to 4pm.

Supervisor Walton is creating an initiative to combat violence in the community.

Commissioner Murphy requested a follow-up on the comment following the Director’s report.

 

10. Announcements:

Commissioner Murphy announced Visitation Valley is 72% vaccinated, however there has now been a spike in positive testing and the majority are unvaccinated individuals.  Roving vaccinations are being provided on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.  The program was started in the Tenderloin.

Chair Fromer asked if Five Keys had returned to their site?

·         Vice-Chair Sanchez responded they have not returned to 1800 Oakdale,  but they are using the YMCA and the roving bus.

 

11. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

 

The next meeting of the Southeast Community Facility Commission will be Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

 

Carla Vaughn, Commission Secretary