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Fernando Marti and Steve Suzuki, architects hired to work with Midtown Park tenants, described a year-long engagement that combined community visioning with a physical needs assessment. Midtown Park is a city‑owned residential complex of six buildings and about 140 units in the Western Addition/Fillmore; consultants said it is unique as a city-owned residential development and recounted a history of resident self‑management and a long rent strike that led to rent-control application in 2020.

The study grouped recommendations into immediate life-safety and structural repairs; unit-level \"age in place\" retrofits (universal-design elements short of full ADA compliance); and common-area investments including the potential for elevators. The consultants concluded that addressing the structural work at the four corners of each building — plus accessibility upgrades for a primary building used as a budget example — would cost roughly $13 million for Building 1. The consultants estimated roughly $69–70 million for a comprehensive, 20‑year set of repairs and replacements across all six buildings.

Consultants flagged other operational issues: insurance costs have jumped (noted in the study from roughly $75,000 to about $400,000 annually because of outdated fire-safety systems), and the city currently subsidizes operations by roughly $1 million annually. Consultants said more than 30 vacant units have been held vacant amid renovation delays; if those 34 units were rented at 80% of area median income it could add about $1 million in annual revenue, and if filled with housing authority vouchers the additional revenue could be closer to $1.5 million.

Tenant priorities in the study include preserving affordability, avoiding displacement, restoring resident control or meaningful resident standing in decision-making, and funding a dedicated organizer to build tenant capacity. The study recommended a memorandum of understanding between the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) and the tenants association as a short- to mid-term governance measure, and a funded, part‑time or full‑time tenant organizer to support resident leadership.

Commissioners praised the study and asked staff and the mayor’s office how quickly funding streams and policy tools could be identified. Commissioner Williams said the report underscored the need for \"accountability, dignity, and structural redress\" for longtime residents. Commissioner Sevier asked whether the consultants had tracked potential financing sources; consultants said identifying funding packages is a logical next step and that MOHCD would need to prioritize the project for available federal, state and utility programs.

The consultants said a final meeting with residents, Supervisor Shamann Walton’s office (referred to in the packet as \"Supervisor Mahmood\") and MOHCD Director Adams is scheduled for April 26, 2025, to review recommendations and next steps.

What’s next: The study provides detailed costs and a path for advocacy; consultants and commissioners urged the city to accelerate work to avoid rising construction and insurance costs and to support tenant capacity-building for any ownership transition.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Consultants for Midtown Park Apartments presented a final study to the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission on March 21, 2025, detailing building conditions, a resident-centered visioning process and recommended next steps to preserve affordability and enable residents to age in place.","taxTitle","San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California","taxId",5751,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6614566,"SFPUC will not carry forward $593,152 for LAFCO projects; commissioners warned studies could be delayed",1203,337000,1540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5166400-3bbddd60a4df0f72a136a9bd06e08e06&start=337&end=1540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5166400-3bbddd60a4df0f72a136a9bd06e08e06/thumbnail_337000.jpg","/articles/6614566/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/SFPUC-will-not-carry-forward-593152-for-LAFCO-projects-commissioners-warned-studies-could-be-delayed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6614566-ace0cf4dadbb568f77796a19acc2784f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773584073&Signature=BI-SsNrINoILcjGrPSHSWQtoRwq410DcKW6wIEs3DflU9IRywOA1UONuuhL2pgZXDAtkgAW72WzUZ8N1inFekDDP0TUcps5EaXkqjDxOEr7gn6dKZxEelgHHc4gZIVbO-tvOQx19BsJfol9Sq-y8jao57~agg9Yhg1VoOZ02PhSG4i-6dr80nWa7QxjvYKhnlj3oqgMTPgYjBf4vUgvcZKjrm4sncsMD3ksqAWeCvELltJ1hof7gDPhXzY6lYLa8j2Ab0tajSAC3SJ0QG9GX1Iq7eGaDQNvviINcMYw1fCCz1GqIj0P58sMh3sRL5pB2U8cgFnyXJQi5l17ZRTceXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On March 21, 2025, Anna Dunning, budget director for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, told the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) that the PUC does not intend to carry forward $593,152 in Clean Power SF funding identified in a February 21 memo, and asked LAFCO not to start any new projects not already underway.

The announcement affects a memorandum of understanding between LAFCO and the PUC that had funded a series of studies, including a green bank financing study and a study of natural gas decommissioning. \"There’s around $600,000 of SFPUC funding that has been set aside for the implementation of the MOU between Clean Power SF and SF LAFCO,\" Dunning said, adding that the PUC must prioritize reserves and core operations amid citywide fiscal constraints. \"We are examining our spending across all our operations to ensure that every dollar ultimately benefits our rate payers.\"

LAFCO acting executive officer Khalid Somerai told commissioners the change will “obviously have an impact on LAFCO's budget and work plan,” and that commissioners are engaged with PUC commissioners to seek restoration of the funds. Somerai said if the funding is restored LAFCO would amend its work plan and add the studies back in.

Why it matters: LAFCO had expected PUC funding to support feasibility work tied to local climate and energy policy. Commissioners and staff said those studies would inform possible local tools — including a green bank and a plan for decommissioning parts of the city’s natural-gas infrastructure — that could affect long‑term costs and the city’s climate goals.

Clean Power SF staff explained near-term program metrics and how financial planning informed the decision. Mike Himes, deputy assistant general manager for power at SFPUC, said program participation remains above 95% and that Super Green — the highest-renewables subscription tier — now represents more than 16% of annual retail sales. Matthew Freiberg, Clean Power SF rates manager, said the utility has set a 150-day minimum cash-on-hand reserve target and a 180-day target as its long-term goal.

Freiberg said Clean Power SF is proposing no rate changes for fiscal year 2026, but warned of continued volatility in wholesale power and regulatory costs. He noted a short-term market effect: a currently negative PCIA for PG&E customers that, in the near term, can make some PG&E bills lower than comparable Clean Power SF residential bills by roughly $3 per month on average. \"We are not in control of the PCIA and we are not in control of PG&E’s rates,\" Freiberg said, adding that Clean Power SF aims to maintain competitiveness while meeting reserve targets.

Commissioners pressed for more context. Commissioner Sevier and Vice Chair Williams both asked staff how the PUC’s reserve targets and broader city fiscal directives led to the decision, and whether the PUC considered alternative reductions. Dunning said the decision responded to mayoral direction for departments to reduce budgets and to agency-specific financial pressures, including capital and regulatory costs. She emphasized the PUC is \"just barely meeting the minimum\" reserve requirement and is prioritizing rate stability for ratepayers.

Clean Power SF staff outlined the program's schedule for its next integrated resource plan (IRP), which is due to the California Public Utilities Commission on Nov. 1, 2025, and described an outreach timeline that includes consultant procurement, modeling and community engagement in summer 2025.

What’s next: LAFCO and PUC commissioners are speaking outside the meeting about restoring the MOU funding. Somerai said LAFCO will amend its work plan if funding is returned.","On March 21, 2025, Anna Dunning, budget director for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, told the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) that the PUC does not intend to carry forward $593,152 in Clean Power SF funding identified in a February 21 memo, and asked LAFCO not to start any new projects not already underway.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6614556,"LAFCO elects Commissioner Fielder chair; approves minutes, budget and recruitment steps",6782,33000,6815000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5166400-3bbddd60a4df0f72a136a9bd06e08e06&start=33&end=6815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5166400-3bbddd60a4df0f72a136a9bd06e08e06/thumbnail_33000.jpg","/articles/6614556/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/LAFCO-elects-Commissioner-Fielder-chair-approves-minutes-budget-and-recruitment-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6614556-f900cb47bd38e6690ced33f228f89143/orig.mp4?Expires=1773584073&Signature=Q8azon8XWCZp60tXPrmdwvzOg8Qz1Ur1Qd7BLBjoPQ0f8Urp4BuBB4TmFt-qUdSbQpJ~xDZeWQDAGn9wh21kQMauoEXxT6DU7l8J3cpHDQe33zx-g6oj6eGhaHGCXyA~-IoRE7B4jkIIX81UyoR9aWmBCrFvvC13LQHoZuHy-iYA0B2-FjFT-rLknqUdWnuzQ4H77a8ee3H9GXymAjtaOClFYHdnJvm6h-7YwVyEjEEMR7zTjuft2QOf6-g54dAe-uyO~7CLDMk8L1fC4YKCvtELqtsm8lpF2k0r85nj~IvuPLVSCAt0SNOFqUR5N5vtaN5HlFhrBOiVnB8wR5aZvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission took several procedural actions at its regular meeting on March 21, 2025, including election of its chair, approval of minutes, adoption of a proposed budget and work plan and approval of a recruitment process for the executive officer. All recorded roll-call votes in the meeting packet were 3–0.

Election of chair: Commissioners opened nominations and, after no public comment, voted to elect Commissioner Fielder as chairperson of LAFCO. The roll call recorded three ayes: Commissioner Severe (aye), Vice Chair Williams (aye), and Commissioner Fielder (aye). \"Congratulations, chairperson Fielder,\" the clerk said following the result.

Approval of minutes: The commission voted to approve the minutes for the Jan. 17, 2025, regular meeting. The roll call recorded three ayes.

Budget and work plan: The commission approved the proposed LAFCO budget for fiscal year 2025–26 in the amount of $627,833 and requested the statutory general‑fund contribution of $408,630 from the City and County of San Francisco. Commissioners approved the proposed budget and work plan by roll call (Williams — aye; Sevier — aye; Felder — aye). The proposal excluded the PUC MOU funding pending ongoing discussions.

Executive officer recruitment: The commission approved amendments to the executive officer job description (adding support for special tax districts and memorializing responsibility for Form 700 filings) and approved the amended job description and a recruitment process. The commission authorized a three‑member interview panel and a recruitment timetable with an anticipated application deadline in mid‑May and final selection to be considered at the July 18 meeting. Both votes were recorded as three ayes.

Procedural notes: Roll-call tallies shown in the meeting transcript and minutes list three participating members for those votes: Vice Chair Williams, Commissioner Severe, and Chair Fielder (the newly elected chair). No recorded roll calls showed any no, abstain or recused votes.","At its March 21, 2025 meeting the San Francisco LAFCO elected Commissioner Fielder as chair, approved minutes from Jan. 17, adopted a proposed FY 2025–26 budget and work plan, and approved amendments and a recruitment process for the LAFCO executive officer. All recorded roll calls were unanimous (3 ayes).","actionData","errors"]

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Midtown Park study urges $13 million initial retrofit and resident-led governance plan to preserve 140 city-owned units

SFPUC will not carry forward $593,152 for LAFCO projects; commissioners warned studies could be delayed

LAFCO elects Commissioner Fielder chair; approves minutes, budget and recruitment steps