Commission Book 052412

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SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY

Rev. Amos Brown, President

Mirian Saez, Vice President

Micah Allen, Commissioner

Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt, Commissioner

Ahsha Safai, Commissioner

Matthew Schwartz, Commissioner

Dorothy Smith, Commissioner

BOARD AGENDA

May 24, 2012

4:00 pm

Board of Commissioners Room

440 Turk Street

San Francisco, California 94102

(415) 715-3280

Henry A. Alvarez III

Executive Director

.The Mission of the S

“The Mission of the San Francisco Housing Authority is to deliver safe and decent

housing for low income households and integrate economic opportunity for

residents.”

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Table of Contents MEETING NOTICE .................................................................................................................................. 3

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ....................................................................................................................... 6

SECRETARY’S REPORT ......................................................................................................................... 7

TENANT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: ........................................................................................... 29

REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA: ......................................................................................................... 30

COMMISSIONER’S COMMENT .......................................................................................................... 38

CLOSED SESSION .................................................................................................................................. 39

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EDW I N M. L E E , MA Y O R

SA N F R A N C I S C O HO U S I N G AU T H O R I T Y RE V . AM O S C BR OW N , PR E S I D E N T


Mirian Saez, Vice President


Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt, Commissioner Ahsha Safai, Commissioner



Henry A. Alvarez III, Executive Director

440 TURK STREET

SAN FRANCISCO, California 94102 www.sfha.org

MEETING NOTICE

Thursday, May 24, 2012·4:00 p.m.

1. The San Francisco Housing Authority holds its meetings at 440 Turk Street, San Francisco, California 94102.

2. Disability Access: 440 Turk Street is accessible to persons using wheelchairs and others with disabilities. Assistive listening devices

are available upon request. Agendas are available in large print. Materials in alternative formats and/or American Sign Language

interpreters will be made available upon request. Please make your request for alternative format or other accommodations to the Office of the Ombudsman and Communication (415) 715-3232 (V); (415) 715-3280 (“TTDY”) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting

to help ensure availability.

3. The closest accessible BART station is Civic Center, three blocks from City Hall. Accessible MUNI lines serving this location are:

#47 Van Ness, #49 Van Ness, #71 Haight/Noriega, #5 Fulton, #21 Hayes, 36 Parnassus, #7 Haight, the F Line to Market and Van

Ness and any line serving the Metro Stations at Van Ness and Market and at Civic Center. For more information about MUNI accessible services, call 415-673-6142. There is accessible parking across the street from City Hall at Civic Center Garage as well as

across the street from the Federal Building on Larkin.

4. Agenda, minutes and attachments are available at www.sfha.org as well as the San Francisco Housing Authority Administrative

Office located at 1815 Egbert Avenue, San Francisco, California 94124. If any materials related to an item on this agenda have been

distributed to the San Francisco Housing Authority Board of Commission after distribution of the agenda packet, those materials are available for public inspection during normal office hours at the San Francisco Housing Authority at 1815 Egbert Street San Francisco

CA 94124

5. In order to assist the San Francisco Housing Authority’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to

various chemical based products. Please help the San Francisco Housing Authority accommodate these individuals.

6. The use of electronic sound-producing devices at/during public meetings is prohibited. Please be advised that the meeting President

may remove any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices

from the meeting room.

7. Requests for public comment may be heard on items not on the agenda as well as after staff presentation on any Regular Agenda Item.

Speakers at Board meetings are requested, but not required, to identify themselves and fill out cards placed on the table at the entrance door. When the Board considers policy, which has not been considered by a committee, testimony is welcome during the Public

Comment portion of the meeting. Testimony is not permitted when an opportunity has been given at a committee hearing for

testimony on an item. The public may address the Board for up to two minutes or four minutes for speakers who require an interpreter, or unless otherwise approved by the Board of Commissioners. The President, or the Board, may limit the total testimony

to 30 minutes. A speaker may not yield his or her time to another speaker. Board Procedures, do not allow for dialogue between the

Board and the public. The Board may not take action on a new proposal, which is not on the agenda.

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ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. Call to order and roll call

2. Approval of agenda

3. Public comments on items not on the agenda: limited minutes

Note: This portion of the agenda is not intended for debate or discussion with the Commission or staff.

Please simply state your business or the matter you wish the Commission or staff to be aware of. It is not

appropriate for commissioners to engage in a debate or respond on issues not properly set in a publicly

noticed meeting agenda. If you have questions or would like to bring a matter to the Commissions’

attention, please contact the Executive Office of the San Francisco Housing Authority at [email protected].

4. Secretary’s Report

a. Response to Public Comments

b. Informational Presentation: Non-Smoking Policy for SFHA Developments

c. Informational Presentation: Result of Operations for the Period Ending March 31, 2012;

Tenant Accounts Receivables (TARs) as of April 30, 2012

d. Update on the 2012 Annual Plan Process

5. Tenant representative report:

a. City Wide Council - senior/disabled (“CCSD”)

b. Public Housing Tenants Association (“PHTA”)

6. Regular Business: Public comment will be taken after staff presentation on each agenda item. Speakers

are encouraged to complete a comment card. Speakers will be limited to two minutes or four minutes for

speakers who require an interpreter.

a. Consent items

1) Approval of Minutes: May 10, 2012

Public Comment

b. Action item

None

7. Commissioner’s comment

mailto:[email protected]

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8. Closed session

A. Pending Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 the Authority will be

moving to closed session to discuss pending litigation, including:

(1) Catina Johnson, individually and as Guardian Ad Litem for Terrillynn Cain, a minor;

and Cher’rel Cain, a minor; Latasha Perry as Guardian Ad Litem for Ta’Sean Everett

Perry Wilson, a minor; Alonzo Scott, Jr., Plaintiffs v. Hayes Valley Limited Partnership,

a limited partnership; San Francisco Housing Authority, a California Public Housing

Authority, McCormack Baron Ragan Management Services Inc., and Special Tactics

Response

B. Potential Litigation: The Authority will be moving to closed session to discuss potential

litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: (2) cases

Public Comment

9. Adjournment

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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON

ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: LIMITED MINUTES

Note: This portion of the agenda is not intended for debate or discussion with the

Commission or staff. Please simply state your business or the matter you wish the

Commission or staff to be aware of. It is not appropriate for commissioners to engage in

a debate or respond on issues not properly set in a publicly noticed meeting agenda. If

you have questions or would like to bring a matter to the Commissions’ attention, please

contact the Executive Office of the San Francisco Housing Authority at [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]

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SECRETARY’S REPORT

a. Response to Public Comments

b. Informational Presentation: Non-Smoking Policy for SFHA

developments

c. Informational Presentation: Result of Operations for the Period

Ending March 31, 2012; Tenant Accounts Receivables (TARs) as of

April 30, 2012

d. Update on the 2012 Annual Plan Process

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EDW I N M. L E E , MA Y O R

S A N F R A N C I S C O HO U S I N G AU T H O R I T Y RE V . AM O S C. BR OW N , PR E S I D E N T


Date: Friday, May 18, 2012

To: Board of Commissioners

From: Henry A. Alvarez III, Executive Director

Re: Responses to Public Comment at Commission Meeting on May 10, 2012

Commenter Paul Currier, resident of JFK Towers requested information on the Low Income

Home Energy Assistance Program, (LIHEAP), program which helps low income residents pay

for utility bills.

Staff Response:

The Department of Community Services and Development is a federal program which

allows local Utility Providers, such as Pacific Gas & Electric Company, (PG&E) to provide

assistance to low income persons so that they can pay their utility bills. Within the PG&E

billing statement, residents are informed about the program and offered an opportunity to

apply for the subsidy. Eligibility requirements for the program are determined by the

Department of Community Services and Development.

Commenter Lynn Gavin expressed concern regarding the Brown Act and California Records

Request as it relates to a January 2012 Commission Meeting.

Staff Response:

The Board Policy, as it relates to public comment, is that a person cannot yield their time to

another person. The Board Policy states that an equal amount of time is allotted for each

member of the public seeking to speak during public testimony periods at the Commission

Meeting unless someone has requested an interpreter. These specific policies are read by

the Commission Clerk before each meeting.

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Commenter Helani Ting, resident of Park Merced accused Park Merced Management of

harassing low income residents living at Park Merced. She requested assistance from the

Authority regarding these allegations.

Staff Response:

Ms. Ting should refer her concerns directly to the Tenants’ Rights Union of San Francisco

so that they can advise her on her rights as a tenant at Park Merced.

Commenter Dorothy Raimey, indicated she believes the recent election at Clementina Towers

was conducted illegally. She also questioned the Citywide Council for Senior Disabled, (CCSD),

actions to eliminate the Officer at Large role and lastly, she claims she is entitled to a stipend for

the time she has served as Officer at Large for the CCSD.

Staff Response:

The Office of the General Counsel is in the process of determining if there needs to be

further action taken regarding the elections at Clementina Towers. In addition, the CCSD

is in the process of reviewing its own protocols including who is eligible for stipends.

Commenter Rita Lark complained that she has a leak in her apartment unit. She also stated that

a nearby neighbor is harassing her.

Staff Response:

During the week of May 14, 2012 SFHA staff scheduled an appointment and subsequently

fixed the leak in her apartment. In addition, the Property Manager met with Ms. Lark

regarding her concerns with her neighbor. The Property Manager also met with the

neighbor. Ms. Lark was encouraged to contact the SFPD if she feels she has any concerns

for her safety.

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AGENDA

SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Agenda Category: Informational: General Counsel’s Office

Agenda Title: Non-Smoking Policy for SFHA Developments

Presented By: Tim Larsen, General Counsel

SUMMARY:

Pursuant to the Commission’s request, the following is a brief update concerning the

implementation of a non-smoking policy.

A. Proposed Lease Addendum

Enclosed for the Commission’s review, as Attachment “I” is a proposed lease addendum.

B. Implementation

1. Annual Plan Process

PHAs opting to implement a non-smoking policy should update their PHA plans.

According to 24 CFR 903.7(e), PHA’s must include their statement of operation and

management and the rules and standards that will apply to their projects when the

PHA implements their non-smoking policy.

Attachments: I. Proposed Lease Addendum

Copies of any attached documents are available at the clerk’s desk.

DEPARTMENTS REQUESTED ACTION:

None.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S RECOMMENDATION:

None.

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Non-Smoking Policy

May 24, 2012

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2. Existing Tenants

24 CFR Section 966.4(o) provides the following:

“(o) Provision for modifications. The lease shall provide that modification of the lease

must be accomplished by a written rider to the lease executed by both parties….”

After the SFHA has vetted the non-smoking policy through the public process, if the

Commission adopts a non-smoking policy, pursuant to 24 CFR Section 966.4(o), existing

tenants cannot be required to adopt the new policy.

Further guidance concerning existing tenants is also provided by the City and County of

San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board Rules and

Regulations1:

“ Section 12.20 Evictions under Section 37.9(a)(2)

(Adopted November 12, 1997; amended March 6, 2007; amended December 14,

2011; amended February 1, 2012)

(a) Unilaterally Imposed Obligations and Covenants

… a tenant may not be evicted for violation of a covenant or obligation that was not

included in the tenant's rental agreement at the inception of the tenancy unless: (1) the

change in the terms of the tenancy is authorized by the Rent Ordinance or required by

federal, state or local law; or (2) the change in the terms of the tenancy was accepted in

writing by the tenant after receipt of written notice from the landlord that the tenant need

not accept such new term as part of the rental agreement.”

1 It should be noted that the SFHA’s public housing is not subject to the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization

and Arbitration Board Rules and Regulations, but instead is being cited to give the Commission some insight as to

the City’s policy.

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ATTACHMENT I

Non-Smoking Lease Addendum

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NON-SMOKING LEASE ADDENDUM

This Addendum is incorporated into the Lease between the San Francisco Housing Authority

(Landlord) and Resident _________________________________________ of

_________________________________, San Francisco, CA ____________.

1. Purpose of Non-Smoking Policy. The parties desire to mitigate (i) the irritation and

known health effects of second hand smoke; (ii) the increased maintenance, cleaning

and redecorating costs from smoking; and (iii) the increased risk of fire from

smoking.

2. Definition of Smoking. The term “smoking” means inhaling, exhaling, breathing or

carrying or possessing any lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other tobacco product or

similar lighted product in any manner or in any form.

3. Non-Smoking Area. Resident agrees and acknowledges that the premises and any

interior common areas, including but not limited to community rooms, community

bathrooms, lobbies, reception areas, hallways, laundry rooms, stairways, offices and

elevators, occupied by Resident, members of Resident’s household and any guest of

the Resident shall be smoke free. Resident also agrees that Resident, members of

Resident’s household and any guest of the Resident shall refrain from smoking within

15 feet of any building entrances, exits, and operable windows and vents.

4. Resident to Promote Non-Smoking Policy and to Alert Landlord of Violations.

Resident shall inform Resident’s guests of the non-smoking policy. Further, Resident

shall promptly give Landlord a written statement of any incident where tobacco

smoke is migrating into the Resident’s unit from sources outside of the Resident’s

unit.

5. Landlord to Promote Non-Smoking Policy. Landlord shall post no-smoking signs

at entrances and exits, in common areas and in conspicuous places adjoining the

grounds of the Non-Smoking Area.

6. Landlord Not a Guarantor of Smoke-Free Environment. Resident acknowledges

that Landlord’s adoption of a non-smoking living environment does not make the

Landlord or any of its managing agents the guarantor of Resident’s health or of the

non-smoking condition of the Resident’s unit and the common areas. However,

Landlord shall take reasonable steps to enforce the non-smoking terms of its leases

and to make the Non-Smoking Area as smoke-free as is reasonably possible.

(Intentionally Left Blank)

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7. Effect of Breach and Right to Terminate Lease. A breach of this Lease Addendum

shall give each party all the rights contained herein, as well as the rights contained in

the Lease. A material or continuing breach of this Addendum shall be a material

breach of the lease and grounds for termination of the Lease by the Landlord.

LANDLORD RESIDENT

By: ______________________________ ______________________________

Authorized Agent for SFHA

Date: ____________________________ ______________________________

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AGENDA

SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF

COMMISSIONERS

Agenda Category: Informational: Finance Department

Agenda Title: Result of Operation for the Period Ending March 31, 2012; Tenant Accounts

Receivables (TARs) as of April 30, 2012

Presented by: Virgilio E. Chua, Accounting Manager

SUMMARY:

The result of operations for the six (6) months ended March 31, 2011 (Attachment I):

Public Housing ($358,132)

HOPE VI $451,327

Housing Choice Voucher ($449,676)

Local Programs $26,328

Central Office Cost Center 838,430

Total $ 508, 278

The overall result of operations for six (6) months ending on March 31, 2012 reflected a net

contribution to reserve of $508,278 with the HOPE VI, Local Programs and the Central Office

Cost Center contributing a combined net income of $1,316,085. The Public Housing and

Housing Choice Voucher programs show a total deficit of $807,808.

Attachments: I. Variance Reports

II. Delinquent account breakdown by development

III. Tenant Account Receivables

Copies of any attached documents are available at the clerk’s desk.

DEPARTMENTS REQUESTED ACTION:

None

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S RECOMMENDATION:

None

Agenda Item: 1

Date: May 24, 2012

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Result of Operation and TARS

May 24, 2012

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Although the overall result of operations is a contribution to reserve of $508,278 (line 610 –

Year to Date Actual), management is still projecting a balanced result of operations for the fiscal

year ending September 30, 2012.

Overall operating receipts are $812,439 less than budget (line 290 – Year to Date – Under/(Over)

and expenses are $1,368,536 less than the budgeted amount (line 450 – Year to Date

Under/(Over). On the expense side, Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) expense contributed to

the major variance of 2% or $1,218,745 less than budgeted amount due to reduced actual leased

up of 95.2 % compared to budgeted rate of 97%. Salaries and benefits are $323,192 and $91,875

(lines 320 and 330 respectively) more than budget due to hiring of additional staff during the

year.

TENANT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (TARs) as of April 30, 2012

Tenant Accounts Receivable Balances: The tenant accounts receivable (TAR) balance as of

April 30, 2012 is $1,293,008 which shows an increase of $139,571 from the September 30, 2011

balance of $1,153,437. The current balance does not take into account the estimated TAR write

off of approximately $250,000 based on SFHA's write-off policy. The graph in Attachment II -

Tenant Accounts Receivable Balances shows the actual monthly balances from October 2011 to

April 2012 and the projected balances from May 2012 to September 2012.

Payment Plans: As of April 30, 2012, there were 551 payment plans signed by tenants for a

total amount of $1,048,456. This amount included account balances that were previously set

aside for written-off but are still being collected.

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Rent Collection: During the first seven (7) months of FY 2012, San Francisco Housing

Authority had an average rent collection rate of 94.75%. This analysis compares the rent

payments received with the rent charged during each month and is shown in the table below.

Management is working with other non-profit organizations on other possible means to further

improve rent collection.

Legal Rent Collection Cases: In terms of legal enforcement of the lease agreement, San

Francisco Housing Authority presently has a total of 585 households in legal status for non-

payment of rent. The details of these households in legal process are shown in the table below.

Delinquent Account Report: A total of 1,131 households maintained balances as of April 30,

2012 resulting from more charges and adjustments than rent payments or credits during the

month. These are the delinquent accounts and represent 23 % of the entire tenant population. A

breakdown of these accounts by AMP is shown on Attachment II, "Delinquent Account

Breakdown by Development."

Month Rent Charged Payments Percentage of

Received Rent Collection

Oct-11 $1,476,370.00 $1,418,833.45 96.10%

Nov-11 $1,479,925.00 $1,359,754.61 91.88%

Dec-11 $1,464,031.00 $1,322,659.07 90.34%

Jan-12 $1,477,734.00 $1,363,188.06 92.25%

Feb-12 $1,469,652.00 $1,504,652.07 102.38%

Mar-12 $1,466,429.00 $1,396,838.06 95.25%

Apr-12 $1,493,827.00 $1,419,372.06 95.02%

Average 94.75%

Description Number of

Tenants

Active Legal Rent Cases 156

Court Settlement Agreement 352

Household Evicted 77

Total Household in Legal Process 585

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ATTACHMENT I

Variance Reports

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ATTACHMENT II

Delinquent account breakdown by development

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Number Percent Number of Percent Number of Percent

of of AMP Occupied Delinquent Delinquent of

Accounts Total No. Units by Development Accounts Total

Total # of Tenants 4,922 100.0% 1 968 Sunnydale/Velasco 698 29.4% 205 18.1%

# of Current Tenants 3,791 77.0% 2 967 Potrero Terrace 415 30.1% 125 11.1%

# of Delinquent Tenants 1,131 23.0% 3 975 Alice Griffith 225 42.2% 95 8.4%

4 970 Westbrook 206 40.3% 83 7.3%

5 966 Holly Courts/Alemany 249 29.3% 73 6.5%

6 988 RB Pitts 197 35.5% 70 6.2%

7 973 Hunters Pt E/W 185 37.3% 69 6.1%

8 974 Hunters View 126 29.4% 37 3.3%

9 986 25 Sanchez/345 Arguello/491-31st Ave 264 13.6% 36 3.2%

10 971 Potrero Annex 127 26.0% 33 2.9%

11 977 1880 Pine/1760 Bush 212 15.1% 32 2.8%

12 984 JFK / 2698 California 131 24.4% 32 2.8%

13 981 350 / 666 Ellis 169 18.3% 31 2.7%

14 985 1750 McAllister/Randolph & Head 130 23.8% 31 2.7%

15 983 320/330 Clementina 260 11.5% 30 2.7%

16 972 Ping Yuen/227 Bay 274 10.6% 29 2.6%

17 976 Ping Yuen North/990 Pacific 282 9.6% 27 2.4%

18 987 430 Turk / 939 & 951 Eddy 140 17.9% 25 2.2%

19 969 Westside Courts 124 15.3% 19 1.7%

20 982 275 Thrift/18th&Dorland 104 13.5% 14 1.2%

21 978 Rosa Parks/San Jules 195 6.2% 12 1.1%

22 980 Mission Dolores/363 Noe 108 11.1% 12 1.1%

23 979 Woodside Gardens 101 10.9% 11 1.0%

4922 23.0% 1,131 100.0%Totals


DELINQUENT ACCOUNT BREAKDOWN BY DEVELOPMENT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDING APRIL 30, 2012

Description Ranking Development Name

3,791 77%

1,131 23%

# of Current Tenants# of Delinquent Tenants

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ATTACHMENT III

Tenant Account Receivables

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$1,120,120

$1,188,096 $1,237,864

$1,333,358

$1,252,425

$1,249,261

$1,293,008

$1,308,978

$1,324,948

$1,340,918 $1,356,888

$1,372,858

$500,000

$750,000

$1,000,000

$1,250,000

$1,500,000

Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Apr 12 May 12 Jun 12 Jul 12 Aug 12 Sep 12

FY 2012 - TARs Balance - Dotted lines mean estimates

SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITYTENANT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BALANCES

FISCAL YEAR 2012

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TENANT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT:

a. City Wide Council - Senior/Disabled (“CCSD”)

b. Public Housing Tenants Association (“PHTA”)

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REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA: Public comment will be taken after staff presentation on each agenda item. Speakers are encouraged to

complete a comment card. Speakers will be limited to two minutes or four minutes for speakers who

require an interpreter. Board Procedures, do not allow for dialogue between the Board and the public.

a. Consent items

1) Approval of Minutes: May 10, 2012

Public Comment

b. Action item

None

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MINUTES


BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

May 10, 2012

SCHEDULED: 4:00 p.m. at 440 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:

Rev. Amos C. Brown, Chair

Mirian Saez, Vice Chair Rev. Amos C. Brown, Chair


Ahsha Safai, Commissioner



Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt, Commissioner

Item 1: Meeting called to order

President Rev. Amos Brown called meeting to order at 4:00pm

Item 2: Approval of Agenda

Motion: Commissioner Allen: Motioned to approve agenda

Commissioner Schwartz: Seconded motion

Vote: All approved

Item 3: Public Comments on items not on the agenda

Paul Currier, resident of JFK Towers, inquired about HEAP payments to residents.

Lynn Gavin, Commenter, referred to the Brown Act, California Records Act and

California Constitution regarding a statement made to the Commission on January 26,

2012.

Helani Ting, resident of Park Merced, commented that harassment of residents is

continuing at Park Merced and requested assistance from the Housing Authority.

Dorothy Raimey, commenter, stated that the Clementina Towers had an illegal election.

Further, Ms. Raimey has been denied her stipend as Officer – At – Large and opposes the

move by the President of CCSD to remove the Officer-At Large position.

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Rita Lark, resident of Potrero Hill, has a leak in her unit. Further, the Ms. Lark stated

that her neighbor is harassing her.

Item 4: Secretary’s Report

Henry Alvarez III, Secretary, provided an overview of the excel spreadsheet provided to

the Commissioners identifying the breakdown of the cost for the Apprenticeship program

with DPW.

Linda Martin-Mason, Ombudsman, provided an update of the Annual Plan Process

including information of the on-going preference discussion.

Commissioner Schwartz asked whether staff is asking participants and stakeholders to

discuss the benefits of a single preference scheme and if not, recommended that it be

included as an agenda item for an upcoming meeting.

Mrs. Martin-Mason responded that this has been discussed but not as an “official” agenda

item and will include it as an agenda item at the next meeting.

Commissioner Hunnicutt asked what Involuntary Displacement includes?

Mrs. Martin-Mason responded that it includes natural disaster, victim of domestic

violence, government action leading to displacement or landlord action leading to

displacement.

Tim Larsen, General Counsel, provided the Board with an information on local, state and

federal non-smoking policies.

Commissioner Smith encouraged the Housing Authority to implement a non-smoking

policy.

Commissioner Safai asked the Secretary what timeframe would be involved in

implementing a non-smoking policy.

Secretary Alvarez responded that a comment period would be required before changing

the lease.

Commissioner Safai asked how quickly staff can prepare a proposed action to the Board?

Mr. Larsen responded that a proposed action could be provided by the next meeting.

Commissioner Allen asked if there will be certain areas designated for smoking and

further, what will happen to residents who refuse to sign their lease agreement?

Mr. Larsen responded that he would look into this.

President Brown asked if the Housing Authority has examples of other Housing

Authorities that have implemented similar policies.

Mr. Larsen responded that examples are in the Commission Packets.

Commissioner Saez expressed concern over community engagement and recommended

sufficient opportunity for public comment. Commissioner Saez also requested that the

Board be informed of the impact on staff of the proposed policy.

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Item 5: Tenant Representative Report

1. Citywide Council Senior Disabled (CCSD)

Beverly Saba, President of CCSD, requested a copy of the Clementina Report

provided to the Secretary during Public Comments.

2. Public Housing Tenants Association (PHTA)

Joyce Armstrong, President of PHTA, congratulated Elizabeth Jones, President of the

Westside Tenant Association for completing culinary school and encouraged Ms.

Jones to continue her good work with her summer youth program. Ms. Armstrong

commented that the PHTA is working with Westbrook, Hayes Valley (North and

South), Hunters A East, Hunters A West, Hunters View (not recognized by PHTA),

Northbeach, Plaza East, Robert B. Pitts, Sunnydale, and Westside Courts. PHTA

continues working with their attorney and tenant councils on their bylaws. In

conclusion, the PHTA continues working with the Sunnydale Resident Advisory

Board until a duly elected board is elected and PHTA thanked the Housing Authority

for allowing them to run the Summer Lunch Program from 2009-2011.

Item 6: Regular Business

A. Consent Items

Minutes

o Minutes of regular Board meeting held on April 26, 2012

Public Comment:

None

Motion: Commissioner Schwartz: Motion for approval

Commissioner Safai: Seconded the motion

Vote: All approved

B. Action Items

1) [Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to Extend the Memorandum

of Understanding between MEA and SFHA until September 30, 2013.]

Presented by: Phyllis Moore-Lewis, Director, Manager, Human Resources

Department

Public Comment: None

Motion: Commissioner Saez: Motion for approval

Commissioner Allen: Seconded the motion

Vote: All approved

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2) [Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to Enter Into a Site Based

Wait List Agreement with Tenderloin Neighborhood Development

Corporation.] Presented by: Nicole McCray-Dickerson, Acting Director,

Housing Choice Voucher Program

Commissioner Schwartz recused himself.

Commissioner Safai asked if the TNDC is having a hard time leasing up 18

units?

Ms. McCray-Dickerson responded yes because the units include special program

referrals, HOPWA waitlist and MODREHAB units.

Commissioner Safai asked why there is difficulty in housing people from the

Housing Authority’s waitlist?

Ms. McCray-Dickerson responded that many applicants would prefer a tenant

based voucher than a project based voucher and give up the opportunity for

project based.

Commissioner Smith asked what the difference is between a Project Based

Voucher and a Tenant Based Voucher.

Ms. McCray-Dickerson responded that a Project Based Voucher is tied to the

unit and a tenant based voucher is linked to the person, wherever they reside.

Commissioner Smith asked if the Housing Authority could still make referrals

under this proposal.

Ms. McCray-Dickerson answered in the affirmative.

Commissioner Safai asked if applicants on our waitlist will maintain priority.

Ms. McCray-Dickerson responded in the affirmative.

President Brown asked where the demographics of the applicants are derived?

Ms. McCray-Dickerson responded that she will find out.

Commissioner Saez confirmed that the current waitlist has been exhausted for

potential applicants. Further, Commissioner Saez confirmed the Housing

Authority’s position that applicants are choosing not to accept the unit.

Ms. McCray-Dickerson responded in the affirmative in large part because it is an

SRO.

Commissioner Saez asked the operator of TNDC what type of outreach will be

conducted to attract residents and what programs will be used to assist those

residents.

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Felicia Wright, Director of Property Management, TNDC, responded that TNDC

has an affirmative marketing program designated as a housing authority where

outreach is done through service coordinators, internet outreach and flyer

outreach. Social Workers are designated for the entire population as well as

other departments.

Commissioner Safai asked whether the Housing Authority has created site based

waitlist for other agencies?

Ms. McCray – Dickerson responded no.

Commissioner Safai asked what the disadvantages would be to having a site

based waitlist.

Ms. McCray-Dickerson responded that the waitlist has been exhausted for the

current TNDC programs and is closed. As a result, the Housing Authority cannot

refer qualified applicants.

Commissioner Safai asked if it can be included in the agreement that, should the

Housing Authority open its waitlist, those applicants would get priority over the

site based waitlist.

Mr. Larsen responded that this can be included.

Commissioner Hunnicutt asked why the waitlist cannot be opened.

The Secretary responded that the Housing Authority will be challenged,

especially in the Housing Choice Voucher Program, due to over-leasing.

However, the Project Based Voucher Program has flexibility to solicit families to

the waitlist but must follow the preference scheme. Further, the Housing

Authority is continuing to consider the possibility of opening the waitlist.

Commissioner Hunnicutt asked if the SRO units are suitable for larger families?

Ms. McCray Dickerson agreed.

Commissioner Hunicutt asked what type of services are offered?

Ms. Wright responded that case management services, food services and other

services are available to residents.

Commissioner Allen asked if there is already a list of people interested in the

Dalt?

Don Falk, Executive Director, TNDC responded that there is no list and added

information on the units and what they include.

Commissioner Saez agreed that the TNDC buildings are not specific to

Seniors/Disabled or Families, which is unique to the Housing Authority and

encourages filling any vacancies that the Housing Authority is not able to fill

from the waitlist.

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Commissioner Safai requested that language be added to the MOU to state that

the MOU may be revised when the waitlist is opened.

Commissioner Saez asked what the term is of the MOU?

Mr. Larsen responded that there is no end term but states that either party can

terminate the agreement with a thirty day notice.

Commissioner Saez asked if TNDC would apply the Housing Authority

preferences to its waitlist.

Ms. Wright responded that the TNDC waitlist would follow the same

preferences.

Commissioner Allan requested that the Housing Authority reserve the right to

deny other similar site-based waitlist opportunities in the future that may not

benefit the Housing Authority.

The Secretary stated that any future opportunities would have to be approved by

the Board.

Commissioner Hunnicutt asked the Secretary for any disadvantages with this

resolution.

The Secretary responded that the disadvantage is that in a Project Based Voucher

a resident can move on the thirteenth month if a voucher is available. Further,

the Housing Authority requested indemnification for any liability related to a

waitlist it is not overseeing.

Public Comment

Paul Currier, resident of JFK towers, recognized and commended Bevan Dufty

for his presence at the meeting. Mr. Currier commented that it is unconscionable

for individuals not to be placed into an SRO from a shelter and encourages the

proposed resolution if more people will be housed.

Motion: Commissioner Saez: Motion for approval

Commissioner Hunnicutt: Seconded the motion

Vote: All approved

Item 7: Commissioners Comments

Commissioner Allan invited the Board and the public to the New Chicago Barber Shop

and the Barber College on Third Street for a free haircut and diabetes screening on

Saturday, May 12, 2012.

The Secretary reminded the Board and the public that the Ribbon Cutting for the Rosa

Parks Senior Center is on May 15, 2012 commencing at 11:30am.

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Item 8: Closed Session

None

Item 9: Adjournment by consensus 5:15

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COMMISSIONER’S COMMENT

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CLOSED SESSION

A. Pending Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 the Authority

will be moving to closed session to discuss pending litigation, including:

(1) Catina Johnson, individually and as Guardian Ad Litem for Terrillynn Cain, a

minor; and Cher’rel Cain, a minor; Latasha Perry as Guardian Ad Litem for

Ta’Sean Everett Perry Wilson, a minor; Alonzo Scott, Jr., Plaintiffs v. Hayes

Valley Limited Partnership, a limited partnership; San Francisco Housing

Authority, a California Public Housing Authority, McCormack Baron Ragan

Management Services Inc., and Special Tactics Response

B. Potential Litigation: The Authority will be moving to closed session to discuss

potential litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: (2) cases

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ADJOURNMENT

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