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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
Mathew Schwartz, Commissioner
Dorothy Smith, Commissioner
BOARD AGENDA
September 8, 2011
4:00 pm
Board of Commissioners Room
440 Turk Street
San Francisco Ca. 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: ................................................................................................ 10
REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA: ........................................................................................................... 11
COMMISSIONER’S COMMENT ............................................................................................................. 22
CLOSED SESSION .................................................................................................................................... 23
ADJOURNMENT....................................................................................................................................... 24
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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
SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY
Mirian Saez, Vice President
Micah Allen, Commissioner
Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt, Commissioner Ahsha Safai, Commissioner
Matthew Schwartz, Commissioner
Dorothy Smith, Commissioner
Henry A. Alvarez III, Executive Director
440 TURK STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, California 94102 www.sfha.org
MEETING NOTICE
Thursday, September 8, 2011·4:00 p.m.
1. The San Francisco Housing Authority holds its regular 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
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to help ensure availability.
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#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.
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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. The presiding officer may remove from the meeting room anyone who is: disorderly or insolent toward any Commissioner(s); boisterous or violent; disobedient of any lawful order of the presiding officer.
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 legislation, which has not been considered by a committee, testimony is welcome during the Public
Comment portion f 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. The
Board may not take action on a new proposal, which is not on the agenda.
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AGENDA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Call to order and roll call
The Board of Commissioners may hold a close meeting pursuant to California Government Code for
consultation concerning attorney-client matters, real estate, litigation, personnel and security matters. The
board reserves the right to enter into closed meeting at any time during the course of the meeting
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. Report on actions related to public comment
b. Recognition of Employee Service
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. Minutes:
Minutes of a Regular Board meeting held on August 25, 2011
b. Action items
1. [Authorization for the Executive Director to establish the Voucher Payment
Standard Schedule for 2011/2012] Presented by Nicole McCray-Dickerson,
Acting Director, Section 8 Department
Public Comment
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7. Commissioner’s comment
8. Closed session:
A closed session is scheduled in accordance with Government Code Section 54950, in sequence.
a. Closed session pursuant to GCS 54956.9 to receive advise fromlegal counsel on matters
pertaining to Robert Coats, Carpenter
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].
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
a. Report on actions related to public comment
b. Recognition of Employee Service
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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
SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY
Date: Thursday, September 1, 2011
To: Board of Commissioners
From: Henry A. Alvarez III, Executive Director
Re: Responses to Public Comment at Commission Meeting on August 25, 2011
Commenter Uzuri Pease: requested greater outreach for the RAMP Program at housing
developments; and information on the IPM (Integrated Pest Management) program at
Sunnydale.
Another Commenter Ramonica Grayson asked why the IPM program was not outreached to any
other part of Sunnydale besides Velasco. In addition, she indicated she wanted to know when
and if it would be offered to other residents at Sunnydale.
Staff Response:
The RAMP Program is operated by the City and County of San Francisco’s Office of
Workforce Development located at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, City Hall Room 448,
San Francisco, California, (415) 928-7417. However, the agency will place the Ramp
Program brochure in it’s next available rent statement mailer.
The IPM project, at the Velasco section of the Sunnydale housing development is a pilot
program. Once the pilot program is completed staff will evaluate the effectiveness of the
program to determine what our next steps will be.
Commenter Beverly Saba: requested resources to secure social workers at senior/disabled
developments.
Staff Response:
The majority of the Authority’s resources are provided by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). There are no current funding available to secure social
workers for senior and disabled housing. Staff with discuss Ms. Saba’s concerns with the
Human Services Agency and, or Senior and Disabled services to determine if social
workers are available to assist our Public Housing participants.
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Commenter Abdul Kadir requested copies of documents submitted at the last Commission
Meeting (August 11, 2011).
Staff Response:
Staff will make available any documents submitted to the Commission Secretary at the
August 11, 2011 Commission Meeting to Mr. Kadir.
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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.
a. Consent Items
1. Minutes:
Minutes of a Regular Board meeting held on August 25, 2011
b. Action items
1. [Authorization for the Executive Director to establish the
Voucher Payment Standard Schedule for 2011/2012] Presented
by Nicole McCray-Dickerson, Acting Director, Section 8 Department
Public Comment
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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
Board of Commissioners of the San Francisco Housing Authority
Meeting Minutes: August 25, 2011
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Call to order and roll call
Commissioners Present at Roll Call Absent Late Arrival Time Arrived
President: Rev. Amos C. Brown
x
Vice President: Mirian Saez x
Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt x 4:00
Ahsha Safai x
4:00
Matthew Schwartz x 4:00
Dorothy Smith x 4:00
Micah Allen x 4:00
2. Approval of agenda
There is one change in the agenda and that is there is no closed session.
Motion: Commissioner
Second: Commissioner Allen
Vote: All approved
3. Public comments on items not on the agenda: limited minutes
Uzuri Pease, resident of Potrero Terrace, advocated for the RAMP program. Ms. Pease requested
that the Authority participate in more outreach to involve residents.
Jennie Riggs, resident of Clementina Towers, comments on Abdul Kadir’s statement from the
August 11, 2011 Commission meeting. Ms. Riggs stated that the allegations made by Mr. Kadir
are not true.
Beverley Saba, Secretary of Citywide Counsel, presented a resolution requesting that funding be
located to provide a social worker for every senior/disabled building. A copy of the proposed
resolution was provided to every member of the Commission.
Abdul Kadir, resident of Clementina Towers, requested a copy of the cover letter of the petition
that was handed to the Commissioners at the August 11, 2011 meeting. Wants to know what he
is doing in violation of his lease. Abdul Kadir says that Jeannie Riggs is making his life unlivable.
Uzuri Pease,Vice President of the Potrero Terrace, speaking on behalf of Monica Ferray, who is
the treasurer of Potrero Annex Board asked if the president of a Resident Council Board can
make a decision on behalf of the board to remove the Resident Council from the jursidiction-wide
council.
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4. Secretary’s Report
a. In response to the Commission’s request, they are now including their responses to the
public comments and will be updating the list for every meeting.
5. Tenant representative report:
a. City Wide Council- senior/disabled (“CCSD”)
Dorothy Raimey, President of the City Wide Council, stated that City Wide is taking
reservations for the September 21st day trip to the Monterrey Bay Aquarium.
b. Public Housing Tenants Association (“PHTA”)
Neola Gans, treasurer for the PHTA, stated that her absence is due to changes. Ms. Gans
reported that a meeting was called on August 23, 2011 by the San Francisco Housing
Authority where issues were resolved. Ms. Gans’ reported that the PHTA funds would
be released.
6. Regular Business:
a. Consent Items
1. Minutes:
Minutes of a Regular Board meeting held on August 11, 2011
Motion: Commissioner Veronica Hunnicutt
Second: Commissioner Micah Allen
Vote: All approved
b. Action Items
1. [Informational Presentation: Status of the Integrated Pest Control pilot project at the
Sunnydale Housing Development.] Presented by Roger Crawford, Special Assistant to the
Executive Director, Executive Office.
Commissioner Veronica Hunnicutt commented that she is enthusiastic about the IPM
program and supports the potential green jobs available. Commissioner Hunnicutt further
recommended that IPM contact the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for
resources related to green jobs and that IPM educate residents on the treatments being used
in resident homes and causes for rodents.
Commissioner Allen requested a copy of the power point presentation.
Commissioner Safai asked how the program will be funded in the future.
Ms. Cynthia Knowles answered that the Authority first needs to show that the pilot project
is successful. Upon its success, Ms. Knowles will explore funding opportunities with the
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Commissioner Safai asked about the impact of this program on asthma.
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Ms. Knowles responded that monitoring of health would be a key component of the
program.
Commissioner Safai asked what the ultimate goal is of this pilot program.
Ms. Knowles answered that lower asthma rates is the ultimate goal alongside with safer
cleaning.
Commissioner Safai requested examples of this programs success in other cities?
Ms. Knowles responded that Boston has documented evidence of this and she will have to
further look into the studies presented.
Commissioner Hunnicutt encouraged the educational aspect of the IPM program.
Public Comments
Ramonica Grayson, President of the Sunnydale Tenant Advisory Board, asked why the
IPM program was not outreached to any other part of Sunnydale besides Velasco.
In addition, she indicated she wanted to know when and if it would be offered to
other residents at Sunnydale.
Christian Faoa, resident of Sunnydale, commented that IPM has been letting people know
what was happening and educating people about what pest management is in addition to
talking to them about the health risk. Mr. Faoa further thanked his property manager
Kendra Crawford for her efforts.
Uzuri Pease, resident of Public Housing, asked if: 1) pests are being killed; 2) how will
residents be notified of the pest control; and 3) how will residents be notified of the job
opportunities. Ms. Uzuri further recommended that the Authority review results of other
cities prior to funding the program.
David Lo, health educator with the San Francisco Department of Public Health and team
member of the IPM project in Velasco and Sunnydale, attended the meeting to show his
support for the program. Mr. Lo will research data to support the comment that the IPM
model can reduce asthma to prevent asthma.
2. [Informational Presentation: Project Based Voucher Conversion vs. Capital Fund
Financing at Four Properties] Presented by: Barbra Smith, Administrator, Housing
Development and Modernization.
Barbara Smith announced that the Alice Griffith has been selected for a 30.5 million dollar
Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant.
Public Comments
None.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Hunnicutt says she is delighted about the $31 million.
Commissioner Allen thanked everyone for their hard work and cooperation for this
achievement.
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Commissioner Schwartz asked if this was one of three or six grants.
Ms. Smith responded that five housing authorities competed for the grant.
Commissioner Allen asked if this would generate jobs?
Ms. Smith responded yes.
Commissioner Safai encouraged the Authority to ask a third party to facility meetings to
educate the community on changes being made in their community and to invite the
commission to these meetings.
Commissioner Allen offered a space for the community to meet.
Commissioner Schwartz requested that the Authority provide ample time to present this
resolution to the Board.
Ms. Smith responded yes.
Commissioner Schwartz commented that the Authority should request that a third party
facilitate the meetings as suggested by Commissioner Safai. Commissioner Schwartz
commended Ms. Smith and her staff’s efforts to meet with the residents.
3. [Resolution to submit applications to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (“HUD”) for removal of obsolete units and special use units from the
Public and Indian Housing Information Center (“PIC”)] Presented by Dominica
Henderson, Program Manager, Housing Development and Modernization.
Public Comments
None.
Commissioner Comments:
Commissioner Allen voiced his support for the plan.
Commissioner Safai asked what is meant by the word “demolishing.”
Ms. Henderson stated that units will not be physically demolished with the exception of one
location at Hunter’s View, which is expected to be demolished per HOPESF.
Commissioner Schwartz asked what would happen to the units that are utilized for
community programs.
Ms. Henderson answered that those facilities will continue to be managed by the Authority.
Motion: Commissioner Schwartz
Second: Commissioner Safai
Vote: All approved
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4. [Results of Operations for Period Ending July 31, 2011] Presented by Roger Crawford,
Special Assistant to Executive Director, Executive Office.
Public Comments
None.
Commissioner Comments
None.
5. [Status of the Corrective action Plans required by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development Ending July 31, 2011] Presented by Pamela Palpallatoc,
Management Analyst, Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Public Comment
None.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Schwartz asked if in the VASH lease up is the change an accounting change
or will more units be leased up?
Ms. Palpallatoc responded that it would be both because the Authority was awarded 25 new
VASH vouchers and, in addition to this, the Authority has been opening communication
with participants and the VA with the goal of getting the Authority off the Correctional
Watch List.
7. Commissioner’s comment
Commissioner Schwartz commended staff for their work on the public comment log.
8. Closed Session
None.
9. Adjournment
Moved: Commissioner Veronica Hunnicutt
Second: Commissioner Micah Allen
Vote: All approved
Adjourned by consensus at 17:29 hours.
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AGENDA
SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Agenda Category: Action-Housing Choice Voucher Program_______________________________
Agenda Title: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
ESTABLISH THE VOUCHER PAYMENT STANDARD SCHEDULE FOR
2011/2012
Presented By: Nicole McCray-Dickerson, Acting Director, Section 8 Department____________
SUMMARY:
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) requires all housing authorities to adopt a
Payment Standard Schedule that establishes Voucher Payment Standard amounts for the PHA jurisdiction
in accordance with 24 CFR 982.503. The objective is for the San Francisco Housing Authority (“SFHA”)
to establish Voucher Payment Standards based on the Fair Market Rents (“FMR”), which are established
at least annually by HUD.
The SFHA uses the Payment Standard as the maximum subsidy the SFHA can provide toward the gross
rent (rent plus a utility allowance for utilities, stove or refrigerator paid or provided by the tenant). If the
gross rent (rent plus utility allowance) is more that the Payment Standard, the family must make up the
difference out of its personal finances.
By approving this Resolution, the SFHA will be able to calculate participant rent in accordance with
HUD rules and regulations; and satisfy our SEMAP indicator #8, Payment Standard.
Attachments: I. Resolution
II. FMR Chart
DEPARTMENTS REQUESTED ACTION:
Staff recommends adoption of this Resolution
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Voucher Payment Standard for 2011/2012
Agenda Item No. _____
Date: __________
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ATTACHMENT I
Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. _______________
DATE ADOPTED:________________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ESTABLISH
VOUCHER PAYMENT STANDARD SCHEDULE FOR 2010/2011
WHEREAS, The Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) requires all housing
authorities to adopt a Payment Standard Schedule that establishes the Voucher Payment Standard
amounts for the PHA jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the San Francisco Housing Authority (“SFHA”) uses the Payment Standard as the
maximum subsidy the SFHA can provide toward the gross rent (rent plus a utility allowance for
utilities, stove or refrigerator paid or provided by the tenant); and
WHEREAS, the SFHA will be able to calculate participant rent in accordance with HUD rules and
regulations; and satisfies their SEMAP indicator #8, Payment Standard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMISSION OF THE SFHA OF
THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO THAT:
1. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to establish the Voucher Payment Standard
Schedule for 2011/2012 in accordance with 24 CRR 982.503
2. This resolution to be effective immediately.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: REVIEW BY:
___________ ___ __________________________ Tim Larsen, General Counsel Rev. Amos Brown, President
Date _____________________________ Date__________________________
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ATTACHMENT II
FMR Chart
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SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY
FAIR MARKET RENT/PAYMENT STANDARD
UNIT SIZE
EFFECTIVE 12/01/2011
EFFECTIVE 12/01/2011
HUD Fair Market Rent
SFHA Payment Standard
SRO $ 893 $ 888
STUDIO $ 1,191 $ 1,185
ONE $ 1,465 $ 1,457
TWO $ 1,833 $ 1,823
THREE $ 2,447 $ 2,434
FOUR $ 2,586 $ 2,572
FIVE $ 2,972 $ 2,957
SIX $ 3,362 $ 3,344
SEVEN $ 3,750 $ 3,730
CCS Code C11 P11
Fiscal Year 2011 Income Limits
FAMILY SIZE
30% of AMI (Income Targeting Per
QHWRA)
SECTION 8 - 50 % of AMI
LOWER INCOME 80 % of AMI
1 $ 22,450.00 $37,400.00 $59,850.00
2 $ 25,650.00 $42,750.00 $68,400.00
3 $ 28,850.00 $48,100.00 $76,950.00
4 $ 32,050.00 $53,400.00 $85,450.00
5 $ 34,650.00 $57,700.00 $92,300.00
6 $ 37,200.00 $61,950.00 $99,150.00
7 $ 39,750.00 $66,250.00 $106,000.00
8 $ 42,350.00 $70,500.00 $112,800.00
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COMMISSIONER’S COMMENT
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CLOSED SESSION
A closed session is scheduled in accordance with Government Code Section
54950, in sequence.
a. Closed session pursuant to GCS 54956.9 to receive advise from legal counsel on matters
pertaining to Robert Coats, Carpenter
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ADJOURNMENT
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