Southeast Community Facility Commission - June 10, 2021 - Minutes

Meeting Date: 
June 10, 2021 - 4:00pm
Location: 
Virtual Teleconference
San Francisco, CA 94124
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ADOPTED MINUTES
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FACILITY COMMISSION
Facility and Design Advisory Committee 
Thursday, June 10, 2021
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This was held by Teleconference Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 and the Twelfth Supplement to Mayoral Proclamation Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency Dated February 25, 2020.
 
During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) emergency, the Southeast Community Facility Commission’s (SECFC) Facility and Design Advisory Committee regular meeting room, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, is closed.  Commissioners and SECFC staff will convene Committee meetings remotely by teleconference.
 
1.  Call to Order:  The meeting was called to order at 4:06 p.m.
 
2. Roll Call:
Present: Chung, Hunnicutt, Richardson, Satele, Sanchez
Absent: LeBlanc, Tiell
 
Executive Director Emily Rogers-Pharr introduced new Community Committee Member Dr. Veronica Hunnicutt and welcomed her to the Committee.
  • Dr. Hunnicutt said she was looking forward to the work and grateful for the opportunity to serve the community.
 
The Commissioners and Community Committee Members welcomed Dr. Hunnicutt warmly.
 
3.  General Public Comment: None
 
4.  Approval of the Minutes of the May 13, 2021 Virtual Meeting:
Moved: Richardson  Second: Satele
Public Comment: None
Ayes:  Chung, Hunnicutt, Richardson, Satele, Sanchez
 
Public Comment:  None
  
5.  Presentation and Discussion:
(a)  Hiring Process for Facility Manager (Rogers-Pharr)
Emily Rogers-Pharr, Executive Director, SECFC
Staff provided information regarding the hiring process for a Facility Manager.  The current filled positions are as follows:
Executive Director – Emily Rogers-Pharr, Deputy Director – Larry Berry, Commission Secretary – Carla Vaughn, Tenant Liaison – Briyana Butler
 
The following positions will be filled through recruitment to serve the new Center:
0923 Manager II, 4119 Events & Facilities Specialist, 2 Building Stationary Engineers, and 2 Interns
The intern positions will be temporary, and the other positions will be permanent.
 
The 0923 Manager II will report to the Operations and Maintenance Division Manager of WWE and will be responsible for ensuring all spaces within the SECC campus are adequately resourced.
 
Desirable qualifications for this position include:
  • Relationship management
  • Valuing Diversity
  • Leading with equity an inclusion
  • Strong sense of social justice
  • Previous success working in racially and economically diverse communities.
These staffing levels will be necessary to support the operations of the new Center.
 
Questions from Commissioners and Community Members:
The Commissioners had questions regarding the qualifications for hiring and what degrees would be required?
  • Events and Facilities Specialist – Degree and 3 years of experience.
  • 9920/22 Associates to Professionals – Degree desired but not mandatory, this is an internship.
  • 7334 Building Stationary Engineers – Completion of a recognized 4-year Stationary Engineer apprenticeship program (salary will be $50.44)
 
Staff advised a Business or Public Administration Degree would be ideal, or a Certification in Events Management for the Events and Facilities Specialist.  The 9920/22 positions are internships and are great opportunities for young people interested in government positions.  There will eventually be 9 staffers at the new Center.  
 
Community Committee Member Richardson noted this is a great opportunity for the Commission to fulfill its mission for economic development in the community.
 
Community Committee Member Hunnicutt had a question regarding the hours of operation for the new Center?
  • Staff responded the business hours would be the same with time being extended for special events.
 
Public Comment: None.
 
6.  Director’s Report:
Staff deferred to Commissioner Sanchez who provided information regarding the artwork being provided for the new Center.  Commissioner Sanchez reported that along with Commissioner Satele and the Executive Director they participated in an art panel that was informative and showcased the beautiful artwork of local artist that would be installed in the new Center.
 
Staff reported the budget for the art was $100,000 and reflected the talent and genius of local artist.  The Commissioners have completed a tour of 1550 Evans and another tour will be offered when the walls are completed.  
 
Staff noted there have been questions about space and usage.  The Child Care Center will be invited to present to the Commission a presentation of how they will use the space, and how they will recruit to ensure we are serving black and brown children in addition to the broader community.
 
1800 Oakdale will remain closed until there is a determination regarding what areas can be opened.  The process is slow, but there is a plan to get those that need to be in the building back in as soon as possible.  
 
The Programs Framework will be on the next agenda for adoption.  
 
In closing the Executive Director invited the Commissioners to reach out to individuals who may be interested in joining the Commission and they can contact the Commission Secretary for an application.
 
Commissioners Comments and Questions:
Commissioner Chung said she appreciated the tour of the new Center and hoped there would be a designated space for the Commissioners. 
  • The Executive Director advised there is a conference room directly across from her office that can be shared with Commissioners as needed.  The full Commission meetings will be held in the Alex Pitcher Pavilion when we return to in-person meetings.
 
Community Committee Members Comments and Questions:
Dr. Hunnicutt asked if City College was offering any classes at 1800 Oakdale and she also wondered if they were planning to have an educational imprint in the community?  
  • Staff responded everything is being done virtually, however the last time there were in person classes was right before the pandemic started and CCSF at 1800 did not have classes at that time.  
 
7.  New Committee Business:
Linda Richardson said everything in the new Center will be related to programs and the Programs Committee should have on their calendar every program so they can be measured and ensure they are compatible.  She suggested adding a permanent item on the Facility & Design agenda where staff can report program related information.  She noted the Facility & Design Committee will be the one to hear complaints and is therefore obligated to know about events being held in the building.  She added this would also advise the economic impact to the community as stated in the Mission Statement.
 
Dr. Hunnicutt noted it is important for the Facility & Design Committee to know what is going on in the building to support the staff.
  • Staff agreed and appreciated the recommendation.
 
8.  Announcements:
Staff announced there is a vacancy on the Commission and the Commission Secretary can provide applications.
 
9.  Adjournment:  The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
 
The next Facility & Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 8 at 4 p.m.