ADOPTED MINUTES

SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FACILITY COMMISSION

Facility and Design Advisory Committee

Thursday, October 14, 2021

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

This 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

 

During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) emergency, the Southeast Community Facility Commission’s (SECFC) Facility and Design Advisory Committee regular meeting room, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, is closed.  Commissioners and SECFC staff will convene Committee meetings remotely by teleconference.

 

1.  Call to Order:  The meeting was called to order at 4:04 p.m. by Commissioner Chung

 

2.  Roll Call:

Present:  Chung, Satele, Hunnicutt,  Richardson, Tiell, Sanchez (arr. 4:15 pm)

Excused:  LeBlanc

 

3.  General Public Comment: None

 

4.  Approval of the Minutes of the July 8, 2021, Virtual Meeting:

Moved:  Richardson  Second:  Hunnicutt

Public Comment:  None

Ayes:  Chung, Satele, Hunnicutt, Richardson, Tiell

 

5.  Presentation (discussion only) (Heim and Robinson)

SFMTA Evans Avenue Quick-Build Project Update and Outreach Events

Adrienne Heim, SFMTA Transportation Planner

Ellen Robinson, SFMTA Evans Quick-Build Project Manager

Ms. Heim introduced Ms. Robinson who provided a slide of Evans Avenue as it is today.  The street is 60 feet wide and the portion that is in the Bayview neighborhood is industrial with city agencies along the corridor.  There are several new developments such as SFPD Traffic and Forensic Services Division, DHSS Navigation Center, and the new Southeast Community Center.  In the middle, there are major PUC construction projects, the Headworks Project, and the Bio-digestor Facilities Project.  These projects currently detour traffic from Jerrold Avenue on a bike route that does not currently have bike lanes but connects to bike lanes on the north end of Cesar Chavez.  Ms. Heim reported the street is also a Muni route and carries an average of 12,000 to 23,000 vehicles per day.  Ms. Heim reported Evans Avenue is on San Francisco’s Vision Zero High Injury Network, which highlights that 75% of the city’s traffic injuries and fatalities occur on 13% of San Francisco streets.

From 2015 to 2020 there were 81 crashes on Evans Avenue between Cesar Chavez and 3^rd Street.  Twelve of these accidents involved a pedestrian and 3 were individuals on bikes.  The area has been identified for a quick build safety improvement project.

Ms. Robinson reported the improvements within the project area will provide a greater sense of safety which cycling/walking and will support the City’s Vision Zero goals.  The objectives include a Road diet (removing one or two travel lanes), Leading Pedestrian Intervals, Painted Safety Zones and Red Zones, High-visibility crosswalks, and Transit Boarding Islands.

Ms. Heim provided information regarding Community Outreach and In-Reach as follows:

April to May 2021: Site visits were conducted within reach with stakeholders, and the project area was canvassed.

May 2021:  Surveys were distributed that included three conceptual design options.

May to June 2021:  Individual stakeholder meetings were attended.

September to October 2021:  The recommended design was reviewed with community groups and stakeholders.

Ms. Heim reported the results of the survey:

• 326 online and 38 hard copy survey responses
• 355 survey responses in English and 10 responses in Spanish
• 26% of survey respondents live in Bayview Hunters Point
• 16% of survey respondents live in Potrero Hill and Mission

Ms. Heim provided comments from the survey showing the need for traffic safety improvements on Evans Avenue.  The community expressed concerns about reckless driving and traffic speeds, the need for improvements to road conditions, improved lighting for nighttime pedestrian safety, streetscape improvement, traffic calming and enforcement measures, fully protected bike lanes, and consideration of truck traffic.

Ms. Heim shared three designs that were proposed in the survey:

Option 1 – Two lanes (one in each direction) with a center turn lane and bike lanes. Favored by 37%.

Option 2 – Two lanes (one in each direction) and buffered bike lanes. Favored by 46%.

Option 3 – Two lanes (one in each direction) protected bike lanes with floating parking westbound and buffered bike lanes eastbound. Favored by 58%.

Ms. Robinson provided more information regarding option 3 – 2 lanes with a protected bikeway and floating parking north/east side versus the existing 4 lanes (2 in each direction) with bike sharrows.  She advised several bus stop relocations would be proposed such as moving the westbound #19 Polk stop from Evans and Phelps (near the Chevron gas station) and creating a boarding island (near the new Southeast Community Center.

Ms. Robinson advised the construction is scheduled to begin in Winter 2022 after repaving has been completed.

Vice-Chair Sanchez thanked Ms. Robinson and Ms. Heim for the presentation.

Questions and Comments from Commissioners and Community Committee Members:

Linda Richardson, Community Committee Member commented the area is a gateway to the community and she asked if there had been a conversation with the Fire Department and Law Enforcement with emergency vehicles transporting to San Francisco General?

• Ms. Heim and Ms. Robinson responded the fire department is concerned about their response times in general, including this corridor.  They said they will continue working with them and the process will not move forward for public hearing until an advisory committee of all City Departments advises the project will work for the fire department.

Commissioner Chung asked what method was used to distribute the surveys noting she is located on Third Street and has never received a survey?

• Ms. Heim responded input was provided by the Navigation Center, the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Bayview CRC, members of BMagic, and District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton who has included updates in his monthly newsletter and social media outlets. 

Steven Tiell, Community Committee Member said he did not believe the narrative and would like protected bike lanes between Cesar Chavez and Third Street, however, there are more ways to accomplish that and a systemic approach makes more sense.  He said 85% of the issues on Evans are vehicular to vehicular due to road rage because it is difficult to get through.  He asked what was being done about timings, and completing other projects so other options would be available?  He said there will be another 15 minutes added to any commute out of the neighborhood, north or west, and the community needs a project that takes heavy trucks off Third Street and Evans Street.

Dr. Hunnicutt, Community Committee Member said the presentation was interesting and she said she would like them to come back prior to receiving approval from SFMTA and she would like an update from the police and fire department regarding their input.

Following the robust discussion, Ms. Heim and Ms. Robinson advised they would follow up with their Board and return with more information to address options for the permanent design.

Public Comment: None.

     

6.  Presentation and Discussion

Progress update on Business Plan Development

Larry Berry, SECFC Deputy Director

Mr. Berry provided an update on the Business Plan for the new Center which provided an understanding of the cost of operations, the development and pricing recommendations for reservation and rental opportunities, and general insight into how the Center can be an anchor for the neighborhood.  He reported we are working with AECOM Consultants to ascertain detailed operating costs.  More information will be provided at the upcoming joint meeting with the SFPUC Citizens’ Advisory Committee where AECOM will present its recommendations.

Director Pharr thanked staff for the report and added the joint meeting would provide an opportunity for community members to participate and include their insights into the planning process.

Comments from Commissioners and Community Committee Members

Ms. Richardson noted she was looking forward to the presentation from AECOM.

Public Comment: None

 

Tenant Partner Solicitation Priorities

Larry Berry, SECFC Deputy Director

Chair Sanchez announced the Tenant Partner Solicitation Priorities would move forward to the next Committee Meeting.

 

Review Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Performance Metrics for Future Tenant Partners at the new Center at 1550 Evans

Briyana Butler, SECFC Partner Liaison

Executive Director Pharr provided a reminder of how the performance indicators and metrics would be evaluated.  She said a mission statement was developed and a resolution was adopted that called for a solicitation process based on the requirement to put out an RFP for competitive bid for tenant partners in the new Center, with standards that would be measurable.  The Director introduced Briyana Butler who provided the anatomy of a structured KPI as follows:

• A Measure
• A Target
• A Data Source
• Reporting Frequency​​​​​​​

Ms. Butler provided the guiding principles and objectives as:

Mitigation/ Racial Equity Policy/ Community Benefit Policies/ Environmental Justice Policies/ Levels of Service/ Storytelling/ Accountability/ Alignment and Consistency/ Measured Collective Impact.  Ms. Butler reminded the Committee of the Mission & Vision of the Center which is:

“The Southeast Community Center is a hub for the local community to gather, learn, play, and grow; it serves as a connection between the community and the SFPUC.  The Center enriches its community by promoting the health, wellbeing, cultural, political, educational, and financial empowerment of Bayview Hunter’s Point residents.”  Ms. Butler noted the service levels are guided by the principles that are built into the mission statement for the Southeast Community Center to provide culturally competent programming, services, and resources for the community.  The tenant organizations are expected to provide effective data-driven programming to address the inequities of health, education, workforce, and economic development for Southeast neighborhoods.  The Facilities will be used for a variety of recreational, educational, and developmental opportunities in alignment with the Southeast Community Center mission.  The Center will play a role in promoting the community’s upward mobility and investing in community members and organizations. 

Ms. Butler offered the following list of potential programs that would be available at the Center:

Childcare/ Eco-literacy Education/ Bayview Hunters Point History/ Workforce Development Career Skills Training/ Financial Empowerment for individuals/ Economic development of District 10 small businesses/ Community stabilization/ Health & wellness with an emphasis on mental health services and family programs/ Recreation programming/ Reducing recidivism and neighborhood violence/ Intergenerational community building/ Cultural celebration and preservation/ Arts-related programming/ Youth oriented programming/ Senior oriented programming.

Ms. Butler indicated general metrics would be surveyed by gathering the following information from the Community -  Residency/ Age, Race and Gender/ Zipcode/ Income/ Individual investment value: how much time and value of resources are invested in each individual and the cost of services quantified/ Collaboration with internal and external partners/ Value of resources brought into the community via external partnerships.     

Ms. Butler reported the programming currently available at 1800 Oakdale that has been very successful are workforce and childcare.  The metrics of this current programming will assist the assessment of programming for the new Center. 

Ms. Butler indicated feedback was continually being provided and she invited the Commissioners and Community Members to provide any comments or suggestions they might have to ensure the metrics are ethically aligned.

Comments from Commissioners and Community Committee Members:

• Linda Richardson and Dr. Hunnicutt thanked staff for the presentation and requested copies of the presentation.
• Vice-Chair Sanchez commented the tenants should have an opportunity to tell their story because the data by itself may not give all the information.
• Steven Tiell suggested providing pop-up recording booths in various locations at the grand opening where community members could share their stories about the neighborhood.
• Dr. Hunnicutt encouraged staff to make sure the stories are diverse, meaningful, and include educational aspects with critical information that would be beneficial to youth, such as financial empowerment and other subjects that would pique the interest of a young person and encourage them to give back to the community.  

Larry Berry shared the recording booth was an idea that was being considered for the grand opening and he was glad the Committee was on the same page.

In closing staff provided Next Steps which would be to apply the following:

Feedback and Recommendations – CB Group Think Discussion, SEC Discussion, Executive Management

Recommendation to Full Commission – The final draft goes to the full Commission for the adoption of metrics and process

Submit to Real Estate for Tenant Leasing – The metrics will be composed into lease agreements

Ongoing Assessment - SECC staff will maintain the collection of this data to contribute to the overall CB Programming and Dashboard.

 

Vice-Chair Sanchez thanked staff for the presentation and allowed Community Committee Member Linda Richardson to make an announcement.

Ms. Richardson announced the SF Planning Departments’ intention to place a Caltrain Station on Evans Avenue and she recommended the item be placed on an upcoming agenda.

Vice-Chair Sanchez forwarded Item #8.

 

8.  New Committee Business: (discussion & possible action)

Resolution Making Findings to Allow Teleconferenced Meetings under California Government Code Section 54953(e)

Emily Pharr, Executive Director

Moved: Richardson  Second:  Hunnicutt

Public Comment: - None.

Ayes:  Chung, Hunnicutt, Richardson, Sanchez, Satele, Tiell

 

7.  Update: Director’s Report (Pharr)  Director Pharr reported there will be a joint meeting with the SFPUC Citizens’ Advisory Committee in lieu of the regular Commission meeting on October 27^th.  The focus will be the Business Plan.  She reported that although the construction at 1550 has been delayed there has been some movement with PG&E and we hope to be back on track soon.

The Director reported we are on target to open 1800 Oakdale in a hybrid model on November 1^st as directed by City Order and we are working with our Real Estate Partners and Community organizations on-site to reinstate the lease agreements.  She noted the doors will be open and we will be serving the public in a few weeks.

   

9.  Announcements:

Staff announced the Potrero Hill Festival taking place on Saturday, October 16^th as well as the Bayview Neighborhood Clean-Up, also on October 16^th.

Commissioner Chung announced the Global Children’s Foundation Bike Giveaway on December 4.  10 bicycles will be distributed to Police Stations throughout San Francisco.

Vice-Chair Sanchez announced an event sponsored by A. Phillip Randolph Institute on Saturday, October 23^rd.  It is a kayaking event for the community and another opportunity to outreach regarding the new Center.

 

10. Adjournment:  The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

 

The next Facility & Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 11, at 4 p.m. (which may be changed or cancelled due to the legal holiday)