Commission Book 012612

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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

January 26, 2012

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

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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

ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: LIMITED MINUTES .......................................................................... 6

TENANT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: ................................................................................................ 13

REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA: ........................................................................................................... 14

COMMISSIONER’S COMMENT ............................................................................................................. 33

CLOSED SESSION .................................................................................................................................... 34

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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


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, January 26, 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. 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

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 Comment

b. Free Tax help

c. Presentation of Receipts from the John Stewart Company at Northbeach

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: November 30, 2011 & January 12, 2012 Meeting

Public Comment

b. Action items

1) [Informational Presentation on Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher

Waitlist process of the San Francisco Housing Authority] Presented by: Nicole

McCray Dickerson, Acting Director

Public Comment

7. Commissioner’s comment

mailto:[email protected]

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8. Closed session

A possible closed session is scheduled in accordance with Government Code Section 54950, in

sequence.

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 Comment

b. Free Tax Help

c. Presentation of Receipts from the John Stewart Company at

Northbeach

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Date: Friday, January 20, 2011

To: Board of Commissioners

From: Henry A. Alvarez III, Executive Director

Re: Responses to Public Comment at Commission Meeting on January 12, 2012

Commenter Lynn Daniels inquired about his status on the waiting list.

Staff Response:

Mr. Daniels is currently housed in the Moderate Rehabilitation (“Mod/Rehab”) voucher

program. We have received appropriate documents from Mr. Daniels that will allow the

Authority to offer Mr. Daniels a studio unit in one of the Authority’s senior/disabled

communities. He will be offered a unit shortly.

Commenter Ken Johnson inquired on behalf of a resident (later determined to be Erika Johnson)

whose unit was recently flooded and subsequently repaired.

Staff Response:

Management of the SFHA has contacted McCormack Baron who is the Property Manager

of the said unit. According to the attached chronology, Ms. Johnson’s carpet was repaired

and replaced in 2010 at no cost to Ms. Johnson. Ms. Johnson currently appears to be sub-

leasing her unit and owes over $4,000 in back rent.

Commenter Uzuri Pease of Potrero Hill Terrace requested that the Commissioners and Mr.

Alvarez attend the February 6th

Community Forum.

Staff Response:

Representatives of the Authority will attend the February 6th

Community Forum to answer

questions and provide information.

Commenter Rita Lark who is an applicant for public housing requested that she be offered

housing since she is currently on the waiting list.

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Staff Response:

Staff provided Ms. Lark with the necessary eligibility paperwork to determine if she is

eligible to return to public housing. (Attached)

Commenter Helani Ting requested assistance from the Authority regarding problems she is

having with the Property Management at Park Merced, including additional charges for utilities

and being falsely placed in arrears for rent,

Staff Response:

Staff spoke with management at Park Merced. According to management, Ms. Ting is

current on her rent and is not being charged any extra for utilities.

All of the following commenters spoke regarding the CCSD (Citywide Council for Seniors and

Disabled) and the PHTA (Public Housing Tenants Association) bylaws, funding, CFR’s (Codes

of Federal Regulations), codes or ethics, and election procedures. The speakers included:

Monica Ferry, Elizabeth Jones, Uzuri Pease, and D. J. Brown, Margaret Bristow and Leroy

Johnson.

Staff Response:

Attached is a flow chart that was provided to the respective resident councils. As shown in

the chart, any issues or concerns that arise at the resident council level should be addressed

to Pamela Palpallatoc through the given council president(s).

If the issue cannot be resolved by Ms. Palpallatoc, it will be elevated to the General

Counsel, Tim Larsen. If Mr. Larsen cannot resolve the issue, it will then go to the Special

Assistant, Roger Crawford. If Mr. Crawford cannot find a solution, then the matter will be

passed up to the Executive Director, Henry Alvarez. Finally, the matter will be presented

to the Commission if not resolved at the executive level.

Commenter Charles Stanton congratulated Beverly Saba on her election and requested armed

guards.

Staff Response:

Management from the SFHA has contacted the Resident Council regarding the issue of

armed guards and has determined that the Council is not requesting any change at this

time. The Authority will continue to review the matter.

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Commenter Patricia Lun-Jones requested that the Commission look into the status of five

families who are living in homeless shelters and who need housing.

Staff of the Authority continues to work with the San Francisco Shelter Providers to move

homeless applicants on the Public Housing waiting list and offer them housing.

Homelessness is the primary preference for families on the public housing wait list.

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Board of Commisioners

Henry Alvarez Executive Director

Roger Crawford Special Assistant

Tim Larsen General Counsel

Pam Palpallatoc SFHA Resident Council

Liason

PHTA Board

PHTA Tenant Association

CCSD Board

CCSD Tenant Association

Non member Tenant Association

Boards

Non member Tenant Association

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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) Approval of Minutes: November 30, 2011& January 12, 2012 Meeting

Public Comment

b. Action items

1) [Informational Presentation on Resident Councils of the San Francisco

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

Public Comment

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MINUTES


BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

November 30, 2011

SCHEDULED: 4:30 p.m. at 440 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:

Rev. Amos C. Brown, Chair

Mirian Saez, Vice Chair

Matthew Schwartz, Commissioner

Ahsha Safai, Commissioner, arr: 4:40pm



Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt, Commissioner, arr: 4:38

Item 1: Meeting called to order

President Rev. Amos Brown called meeting to order at 4:32pm

Item 2: Approval of Agenda

Motion: Commissioner Schwartz moved to approve agenda

Commissioner Saez seconded motion

Vote: All approved

Item 3: Regular Business

A. Action Items

Potential Lease of 440 Turk Office Complex to the Shiloh Life-Changing

Foundation.

Roger Crawford, Special Assistant to the Executive Director, provided a

summary of 440 Turk’s current zoning standing as a Commercial Building. He

further provided the Commission with the procedure to alter the character of the

building from Commercial to Residential, which would involve time, numerous

city agencies, public hearings for neighbors to voice their opinions and a cost that

could range from $500,000 to $1million.

Commissioner Brown clarified that the community would like to assist Shiloh

and that if the San Francisco Housing Authority is unable to do so, an alternative

will be found.

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Unidentified speaker stated that he was misinformed when told that the Shiloh

organization could use the building if everything worked out and now is being

told that Shiloh will not be able to use 440 Turk.

Commenter, Charles Greys, Associate Minister of Double Rock Baptist Church

expressed that Shiloh residents are life-long residents and they should be given

this opportunity.

Commissioner Brown stated that the board has to be logical and factual and that

there is no personal vendetta against the people of Shiloh but the facts remain

that there is a difference between residential and commercial use that is being

addressed. Commissioner Brown mentioned the potential for a temporary

facility but not a long-term residential area because the standards for residential

are not met.

Ming Toi Lee asked if there is another alternative

Commenter, Beverly Saba, President of the 430 Turk Tenant Association,

expressed tenant concerns regarding Shiloh’s potential move next door. Ms.

Saba stated that it would not be good to bring more troubled people to the already

troubled and highly saturated neighborhood of homeless and drug dealers, takers

and prostitutes.

Commenter, Devois Allen stated that Shiloh would appreciate moving into 440

Turk.

Unidentified speaker gave thanks to the housing authority for the work that they

do. Speaker mentioned the importance of Shiloh.

Unidentified speaker expressed importance of Shiloh and how much the

organization has helped him.

Commenter, Tylena Cain claims that the previous speaker is wrong for judging

the men of Shiloh because they are not troubled men though they might have

negative backgrounds they are positive men and deserve this opportunity.

Commissioner Brown stated that for the instruction and benefit of everyone

assembled all must refrain from generalization on individuals. President Brown is

assured that Shiloh is a positive organization and, based on the facts, Shiloh is

not a dangerous or troubled organization.

Item 4: Commissioners Comments

Commissioner Micah Allen invited the public to the Bayview YMCA

Community Healthy Day 10/29/11 9-3

.Item 5: Closed Session

Closed Session- no decisions made

Item 6: Adjournment by consensus 18:36

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MINUTES


BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

January 12, 2012

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

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:

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

Matthew Schwartz, Commissioner

Ahsha Safai, Commissioner arr: 4:04pm



Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt, Commissioner arr: 404pm

Item 1: Meeting called to order

Vice Chair Mirian Saez called meeting to order at 4:00pm

Item 2: Approval of Agenda

Motion: Commissioner Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt moved to approve agenda

Commissioner Allen seconded motion

Vote: All approved

Item 3: Public Comments on items not on the agenda

Commenter, Lynn Daniels stated that his number on the waitlist has been changed from 6

when he was assigned to a studio to a number in the thousands for a one bedroom and

doesn’t know who and why his bedroom size was changed.

Commenter, Ken Johnson, spoke on behalf of another resident, whose name and address

was not identified, regarding a flood in the residents unit. Mr. Johnson asked whose

responsibility is it to clean the rug and the mold.

Commenter, Monica Ferry of Potrero Hill Terrace thanked the Commissioners for the

Hope VI leadership program. Ms. Ferry along with commenter Uzuri Pease, Potrero Hill

resident, invited everyone to the February 6 Community Forum for the safety action

group in Potrero Hill organized to help residents understand their rights and

responsibilities. Ms. Pease also asked if the Commission and Mr. Alvarez would answer

questions at the meeting.

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Commenter and applicant, Rita Lark shared that she has been homeless since April and

has yet to receive an appointment letter from the SFHA.

Commenter, Helani Ting, resident at Park Merced requested a full audit and investigation

of Park Merced.

Anonymous speaker suggested that communications with the main office need to be

improved.

Commenter, Margaret Bristow asked what the standard is for CCSD regarding funding.

Commenter, Leroy Johnson, President of 666 Ellis, voiced concerns regarding CCSD

including recalls and elections. Further, he questioned why CCSD passed bylaws. Mr.

Johnson also mentioned that he has been excluded from all events including meetings and

voting. Mr. Johnson reports that he has not been able to get the books for CCSD.

Commenter, Charles Stanton congratulated Beverly Saba on her election and requested

armed guards.

Commenter, Patricia Lun- Jones informed the Commission that 5 families are in

homeless shelters because there are no available units. She requested that the

Commission look into these issues further.

Leroy Johnson, Vice President of the 666 Ellis Tenant Association;

Item 4: Secretary’s Report

A. Employee Recognition: Leua M. Tagaloa, received a certificate for 30 years of

service.

B. Employee Retirement: Elizabeth Tan received a certificate for 32 years of service.

C. Employee Retirement: Herb Lum, received a certificate for 32 years of service.

Item 5: Tenant Representative Report

1. Citywide Council Senior Disabled (CCSD)

Dorothy Ramey, stated that January 9, 2012 the elections were held for the new

board who will take office on February 1, 2012 term ending January 31, 2014. Ms.

Ramey announced Beverly Saba, President, Elaine Tam, Vice President, Secretary

Position remains vacant, Annette Johnson, Treasurer and Fred Goodall, Srgt. At

Arms. Ms. Ramey also announced the new board members as Reggie Darty, Tatiana

Givant, Peter Cats and Solomon Watkins. Clementina’s nominations will take place

February 3, 2012 and elections will take place March 5, 2012. Ms. Ramey stated she

has had complaints of drug dealing in various buildings as well as harassment of

tenants from 491 31st Ave. and 2698 California. Ms. Ramey stated that she would be

officer at large starting February 1, 2012

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Mirian Saez,Vice Chair recognized and congratulated the newly elected board and

officers.

2. Public Housing Tenants Association (PHTA)

Joyce Armstrong stated that she had been absent from the past few meetings due to

the passing of her sister. Ms. Armstrong stated that at the last meeting a request was

made to have a discussion with Henry Alvarez where the following topics were

discussed. 1. Who the PHTA reports to on issues concerning the Resident Council?

The establishment of quarterly meetings with Commissioners and the Executive

Director, and 3. Returning the four developments back to PHTA’s list (Westbrook,

North Beach, Hunter’s Point A- East and A-West). Ms. Armstrong stated that the

Housing Authority requested an audit of the PHTA but needs the financial

information from the Housing Authority since the PHTA is funded by the Housing

Authority. This request is new to the PHTA because the finance department usually

generates it. Ms. Armstrong believes the PHTA needs to focus on the vacant units,

how the program of the waiting list is working, the Summer Lunch Program and

summer activities for tenants.

Item 6: Regular Business

A. Consent Items

Minutes

o Minutes of regular Board meeting held on November 10, 2011

Motion: Commissioner Hunnicutt moved to accept minutes of November 10, 2011

Commissioner Safai seconded the motion

Vote: All approved

B. Action Items

1. [Informational Presentation on Resident Councils of the San Francisco

Housing Authority.] Presented by: Pamela Palpallatoc, Management Analyst,

Office of General Council

Pamela Palpallatoc, Management Analyst explained the role of resident councils,

the resident council requirements for HUD, the funding of resident councils and

the status update on resident councils.

Commissioner Mirian Saez inquired whether both organizations are in

compliance with their responsibilities and roles.

Ms. Palpallatoc responded that the SFHA is working with CCSD and the PHTA

to make sure that all of the requirements are met.

Commissioner Asha Safai, asked if there was a practice of staff working with

PHTA with the budget, and if so, why has it changed?

Ms. Palpallatoc responded that staff does intend to assist with the maintenance of

the budget

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Commissioner Matthew Schwartz, asked if Ms. Palpallatoc could comment on

whether there is a dispute between staff and the PHTA in the source of payment

for the audit or if it would be resolved.

Ms. Palpallatoc responded that it would be resolved.

Public Comment:

Anonymous speaker #1 inquired if the money that was mentioned is in Ms.

Palpallatoc’s presentation is money collected from the laundry machines? Speaker

also asked for assistance with descriptions of responsibilities of the Tenant

Association president

Commissioner Saez mentioned that staff would assist with any questions

Anonymous speaker # 2 agreed with speaker #1with lack of communication and that

information regarding the PHTA official duties should be made public on the website

Commenter, Monica Ferry, treasurer of Potrero Hill Annex, stated that she has been

on the board for over a year and has never seen the bylaws

Commenter, Elizabeth Jones, Vice President of the PHTA stated that the PHTA does

not know where to go to for guidance on the Code of Federal Regulations.

The reason why the Procedures are being reviewed is because there were some

questions raised from HUD regarding the election procedures.

Commenter, Uzuri Pease, Vice President of the Potrero Terrace Tenant Association,

stated that the reason why there are any issues with these elections is because someone

lost the election. Ms. Pease also stated that this responsibility should not be the

property managers because they have enough responsibilities and will not have time to

deal with any issues the PHTA board has.

Commenter, Monica Ferry added that communication needs to be improved and

direction established. Ms. Ferrey stated she wasn’t informed about a toy drive that she

was to organize until the last minute

Commissioner Dr.Veronica Hunnicutt, requested that flow charts be created for the

board to see who Tenant Association should approach for questions or guidance.

D.J. Brown, President of Valencia Gardens Resident Council thanked Henry Alvarez,

Tim Larsen and Linda Martin for their patience and commitment to cleaning up

Valencia Gardens. Mr. Brown stated that the CFR’s are set up primarily for

developments that are owned and operated by the Housing Authority and creates a

challenge for them with the shift towards Hope SF and Hope VI projects. Mr. Brown

mentioned that in order for the HopeVI council to meet the CFR’s qualifications he

can only utilize the resident participation funds that are in public housing which is

approximately half of the residents at Valencia Gardens. The money that is received

isn’t enough to fund the events and activities that can help the residents become self-

sustaining.

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2. [Consideration and appropriate action regarding the Revised Tenant

Accounts Receivable Write-Off Policy.] Presented by: Virgilio Chua,

Finance Manager, Finance Department

Commissioner Matthew Schwartz suggested that the Commission be provided

with the cumulative amount of write-offs that the SFHA has submitted over the

last several years. Mr. Schwartz believes that adopting the policy is necessary but

the amount of the write-offs and the impact in the budgets are becoming

disturbing. Commissioner Schwartz also mentioned that there are houses noted in

various stages of the legal process with the housing authority. How many

households have accounts receivable that are not in any form of legal process

with the Housing Authority. Mr. Schwartz asked if there were any other

households with accounts receivable.

Mr. Chua responded none.

Commissioner Saez asked what action was taken by the board to start writing off

existing accounts

Mr. Alvarez responded that in 2008/2009 there was a period of about 18 months

where there was no enforcement action for nonpayment of rent because there

were some elemental issues.

Commissioner Schwartz asked if the auditors expressed an opinion on this

resolution.

Mr. Chua replied that the methodology used was derived from the auditor’s

recommendations.

Public Comment: None

Motion: Commissioner Hunnicutt moved to approve


Vote: All approved

Commissioner Saez recognized District 10 Supervisor Malian Cohen

Supervisor Cohen expressed her support for the constituents of Potrero Hill and the safety

issues that have been raised. Supervisor Cohen invited the public to a redistricting task

force meeting being held on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 10:00am at the Mission Bay

Conference Center at 1010 Mission Street and another meeting on Thursday, January 26,

2012 at 6:00pm at City College of San Francisco. Supervisor Cohen reiterated the

importance of the redistricting task force to the SFHA because residents of Potrero will

be affected.

3. [Consideration and authorization regarding the Write-Off of Vacated and

Uncollectible Tenant Accounts Receivable (TARs) in the Amount of

$4,443,171 for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2011.] Presented By:

Virgilio Chua, Finance Manager, Finance Department

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Commissioner Saez asked for clarification of the amount of money distributed

between the vacated and the active tenants.

Mr. Chua responded that the vacated units and accounts that are 4 years old is

$1,040,475, which represents the accounts based on the status of their aging.

Commissioner Saez was encouraged that there would be separate books that will

maintain a leger of those accounts that are still collectable.

Commissioner Safai requested updates on the status of accounts receivable and

where they were distributed throughout the SFHA. Commissioner Safai

requested an update on those households that are delinquent on rent, the amount

of money per development owed and updates on rent enforcement activities.

Commisssioner Veronica Hunnicutt suggested that a projection be provided

representing what the write-off for the next few years might be.

Public comment: None

Motion: Commissioner Schwartz moved to approve

Commissioner Hunnicutt seconded the motion

Vote: All approved

4. [Report-Results of Operation for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30,

2011.] Presented by: Virgilio Chua, Finance Manager, Finance Department

Commissioner Schwartz stated that the budget showed a projected deficit and the

actual deficit came in below the budgeted. Commissioner Schwartz inquired why

the vacancy loss was so far from the budgeted amount.

Mr. Chua expressed that the SFHA had fewer units leased than expected

Commissioner Schwartz noted that the tenant expenses were doubled and asked

what is included in the category of tenant expenses.

Mr. Chua responded that the authority spent over $400,000 on summer

programming.

Commissioner Schwartz commented on the bad debt expenses and asked if they

were connected to the write off?

Mr. Chua responded that the effect on the income statement is not a $4.4 m

write-off expense because it was already provided for in accounts through the

year.

Commissioner Hunnicutt asked how the deficit can be balanced?

Mr. Alvarez responded that the SFHA was very close to balancing.

Motion: Commissioner Hunnicutt moved to approve


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Vote: All approved

Item 7: Commissioners Comments

Commissioner Schwartz commented that he had the opportunity to visit HUD head

Quarters and talk about the future of funding for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher

and Public Housing. Commissioner Schwartz stated that there is no prospect in the

next few years of avoiding significant additional reductions in the deficit. Automatic

cuts are imminent across the board. Commissioner Schwartz stated that the

authority cannot continue to operate business as housing authority’s have over the

past 45 years. The Authority needs to look into mixed financing solutions.

Commissioner Hunnicutt shared that she went to a wonderful toy drive and was

happy to see a past student of hers who is now a San Francisco Police Sergeant.

Item 8: Closed Session

Item 9: Adjournment by consensus 18:15

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AGENDA

SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Agenda Category: Presentation – Housing Choice Voucher Department

Agenda Title: Informational Presentation on (Public Housing and Housing Choice

Voucher) Waitlist Process of the San Francisco Housing Authority

Presented By: Nicole McCray-Dickerson, Acting Director, Housing Choice Voucher

SUMMARY:

The purpose of this presentation is to inform the Board of Commissioners of the San Francisco Housing

Authority (“Authority”) of the Conventional Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist

Process.

The Conventional Public Housing Program encompasses 6,575 units in 45 developments throughout San

Francisco. Those developments serve very low-income families, seniors and disabled residents. In the

Housing Choice Voucher program, the number of low-income families whose rents are subsidized for

privately owned housing has risen to approximately 7,000 with an additional 3,000 served through other

federally funded programs.

The Eligibility Department is responsible for the management of the waitlist that supplies applicants for

all 16,575 units within the Authority’s portfolio.

Attachments: I. Current Number of Applicants on the Waitlist

II. Conventional Public Housing Waitlist Management

III. Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist Management

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

DEPARTMENTS REQUESTED ACTION:

None.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S RECOMMENDATION:

None.Agenda Item No. 1

Date: January 26, 2012

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ATTACHMENT I

Current number of applicants on the waitlist

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Registration / Pre-Application

Housing Choice Voucher – Open/Closed 2001

Public Housing – Closed 2008

Current Applicants on Wait Lists

Housing Choice Voucher – 10,352

Public Housing – 27,657

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ATTACHMENT II

Conventional Public Housing Waitlist Management

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Public Housing Applicants I. Waitlist Management

Update Preference(s) Involuntary Displacement 5 points

Veteran / Surviving Spouse of Veteran 3 points

Homeless families living in a Department of Human Services Shelter 1 point

Update Address/Telephone Number

II. Order of Selection

Level of priority

Category One Category Two Category Three

1 Displaced Veteran Homeless

2 Displaced Veteran Non-Homeless

3 Displaced No-Veteran Homeless

4 Displaced No-Veteran Non-Homeless

5 Non-Displaced Veteran Homeless

6 Non-Displaced Veteran Non-Homeless

7 Non-Displaced Non-Veteran Homeless

8 Non-Displaced Non-Veteran Non-Homeless

III. Interview

Applicant completes: Personal Declaration Applicant Criminal History & Warrant Check Third Party Verification (income, assets, student verification, etc.)

Applicant submits: California ID (all adult family members) Social Security Card (all family members) Current Income (all family members) Proof of Birth (all adult family members) INS Verification (all applicable family members)

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IV. Applicant Screening by Eligibility Staff

Send out 3rd Party Verification Income INS Assets Student Verification Criminal Credit

Calculate TTP (rent computation sheet) Complete File (Correct Order, Checklist, BDR sticker)

V. Manager Approval

Send RR01 (Ready to Refer) Letter

VI. Applicants to be Referred

VII. Unit Offer

Applicant referred to units on ‘Vacant Unit Analysis Report’

VIII. File Forwarded to Property Office

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ATTACHMENT III

Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist Management

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Section 8 Applicants I. Waitlist Management

Update Preference(s) Witness Relocation

Involuntary Displacement

Substandard Housing

Paying 50% of Income for Housing

Update Address/Telephone Number

II. Order of Selection Level of Priority

Category One Category Two Category Three

Category Four Wait List

Points

Highest Witness Relocation

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1 Local Preference

Resident Veteran Welfare to Work 15

2 Local Preference

Resident Veteran Non-Welfare to Work

14

3 Local Preference

Resident Non-Veteran Welfare to Work 13

4 Local Preference

Resident Non-Veteran Non-Welfare to Work

12

5 Local Preference

Non-Resident Veteran Welfare to Work 11

6 Local Preference

Non-Resident Veteran Non-Welfare to Work

10

7 Local Preference

Non-Resident Non-Veteran Welfare to Work 9

8 Local Preference

Non-Resident Non-Veteran Non-Welfare to Work

8

9 No Local Preference

Resident Veteran Welfare to Work 7


Resident Veteran Non-Welfare to Work

6


Resident Non-Veteran Welfare to Work 5


Resident Non-Veteran Non-Welfare to Work

4


Non-Resident Veteran Welfare to Work 3


Non-Resident Veteran Non-Welfare to Work

2


Non-Resident Non-Veteran Welfare to Work 1


Non-Resident Non-Veteran Non-Welfare to Work

0

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III. Interview

Pre-Screen Verify preference PRIOR to interview

Applicant completes: Personal Declaration Authorization of Release of Information Applicant Criminal History & Warrant Check Third Party Verification (income, assets, student verification, etc.) Preference Verification

Applicant submits: California ID (all adult family members) Social Security Card (all family members) Current Income (all family members) Proof of Birth (all adult family members) INS Verification (all applicable family members) Preference Verification

IV. Applicant Screening by Eligibility Staff

Send out 3rd Party Verification Income INS Assets Student Verification Criminal Preference

Calculate TTP (rent computation sheet) Print PI PT PW, Current DE / QU screens Complete File (Correct Order, Checklist, BDR sticker)

V. Manager Approval

Send Briefing Letter

VI. Briefing Session

Information regarding Section 8 Program Give Request for Tenancy Approval (RTA)

VII. Request for Tenancy Approval (RTA) Returned

Update file (if needed)

VIII. File & RTA forwarded to Section 8 Department

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COMMISSIONER’S COMMENT

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CLOSED SESSION

A possible closed session is scheduled in accordance with Government Code

Section 54950, in sequence.

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ADJOURNMENT

Commission Book 012612

Documents

Transcript of Commission Book 012612