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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.”
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
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, 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 leey@sfha.org.
4. Secretary’s Report
a. Response to Public Comments
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
8. Closed session
A possible closed session is scheduled in accordance with Government Code Section 54950, in
sequence.
Public Comment
9. Adjournment
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 leey@sfha.org.
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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
SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY
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.
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 Ferrey, 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.
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.
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
SECRETARY’S REPORT
a. Response to Public Comments
b. Free Tax Help
c. Presentation of Receipts from the John Stewart Company at
Northbeach -
TENANT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT:
a. City Wide Council - Senior/Disabled (“CCSD”)
b. Public Housing Tenants Association (“PHTA”)
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
MINUTES
SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY
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
Dorothy Smith, Commissioner
Micah Allen, Commissioner
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.
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
MINUTES
SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY
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
Dorothy Smith, Commissioner
Micah Allen, Commissioner
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 Ferrey of Potrero Hill Terrace thanked the Commissioners for the
Hope VI leadership program. Ms. Ferrey 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.
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
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
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 Ferrey, 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 Ferrey 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.
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
Commissioner Safai seconded the motion
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
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.
Commissioner 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
Commissioner Safai seconded the motion
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
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
ATTACHMENT I
Current number of applicants on the waitlist
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
ATTACHMENT II
Conventional Public Housing Waitlist Management
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)
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
ATTACHMENT III
Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist Management
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
16
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
10 No Local Preference
Resident Veteran Non-Welfare to Work
6
11 No Local Preference
Resident Non-Veteran Welfare to Work 5
12 No Local Preference
Resident Non-Veteran Non-Welfare to Work
4
13 No Local Preference
Non-Resident Veteran Welfare to Work 3
14 No Local Preference
Non-Resident Veteran Non-Welfare to Work
2
15 No Local Preference
Non-Resident Non-Veteran Welfare to Work 1
16 No Local Preference
Non-Resident Non-Veteran Non-Welfare to Work
0
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
COMMISSIONER’S COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION
A possible closed session is scheduled in accordance with Government Code
Section 54950, in sequence.
ADJOURNMENT
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