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Margaret McNulty, president of 1760 Bush Street, told commissioners that tenants are sometimes denied access to footage even when thefts occur and asked for greater transparency. \"Someone took off with my bike last night... I think we have a right to see who steals from us,\" McNulty said. She also complained that promised post‑renovation landscaping at her building had not been restored to the prior condition.

Staff and commissioners did not take action on the public comments during the meeting; the board's public comment procedures note the period is not for debate during the session. Commissioners and staff acknowledged the concerns on the record and invited the speakers to follow up by email to the commission's public comment address for staff review, and Klein and others said they would follow up offline.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player","oneSentenceSummary","During public comment tenants and a military investigator raised concerns about surveillance cameras and audio, difficulty accessing footage, mail theft and courtyard maintenance at authority properties.","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":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5974951,"SFHA approves FY2026 operating budget; officials lay out cuts and contingency plans amid federal funding uncertainty",0,1031720,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829611-a3a38c3a01781fde7b7df207ab49c3ed&start=1031&end=1031","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829611-a3a38c3a01781fde7b7df207ab49c3ed/thumbnail_1031720.jpg","/articles/5974951/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/SFHA-approves-FY2026-operating-budget-officials-lay-out-cuts-and-contingency-plans-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974951-59e84ae2b5804259ce6fb2fd95bba4aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150607&Signature=NFCh1vINZ7pxr3UN0Hmp3sWlzoDmyVW6n7tCeK3Wjiu0XhcI2~DlLdnaZHPyqPEAWIsclXNNhbjzTKu~OlIkYmwRFx90U7flr85Ee3yVueWKa51C72h0z6t1yQJMg7TgoE~LS5S1RDOHPdckQCaWmcq7rmtQR6~GAjwiP8py0G0laRtnGMGR2Cy-lSmFFC~IDZnKDKADsHquvB~X6a-NZe4pUPUteCOGoAtVWKs19CWuqYfz9rme9fyxplojUqBp7vxZBB93vWQ3Pr5NByjVl8L9rM5qaJuF6K8wc0btgMiIVckt1lRKmkLhWT9pEQGWWL-HcTXi0sUMKUSLNKL2CA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco on Wednesday approved its fiscal year 2026 operating budget, adopting a base case that assumes a Senate spending proposal and detailing steps staff will take to reduce potential federal funding shortfalls, officials said. The authority's budget presentation identified the housing assistance payments (HAP) program for housing choice vouchers and several other programs as the primary exposure to federal budget changes.

Roy Lobo, SFHA budget manager, told the commission staff used the Senate bill as the base scenario while modeling a range of outcomes. \"The budget right now that's for approval is based on the base scenario, so the senate budget,\" Lobo said. Under the projections presented, the authority expects a calendar‑year 2025 HAP allocation of about $417 million and modeled a range of shortfalls: a $20 million shortfall under current projections for 2025, roughly $43 million if a Senate proposal bill shaped outcomes differently, and larger reductions under a House bill scenario. At the program level, staff projected a $1.5 million loss for the housing choice voucher program under the base case (Senate bill) and a larger loss under the House bill scenario.

To blunt potential shortfalls staff outlined immediate and planned actions that have already been implemented or could be expanded: applying for HUD shortfall supplemental funding; stopping issuance of new tenant‑based vouchers; ending local absorption of portability (charging other jurisdictions rather than absorbing costs); reinstating interim income reexaminations; and eliminating vacant positions. Lobo said operating savings removed roughly $4.4 million from the proposed budget, including elimination of about 10 vacant positions and reductions of general expenses by about $1.6 million. The presentation showed nine positions eliminated on the staffing slide.

Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) are another focus. SFHA reported it currently administers about 925 EHVs and is planning to move EHV participants to available project‑based vouchers where feasible; staff said they are seeking HUD approval to do so. The authority projected a $7.5 million shortfall risk for EHVs in 2026 under certain scenarios and said it is prioritizing transitions for existing EHV participants and coordinating with city partners.

Staff described contingency plans to preserve resident payments in the short term if a federal funding disruption occurs. Lobo said October payments were covered under current obligations but called the November outlook uncertain if federal appropriations are delayed. \"At this point, residents and contractors shouldn't expect a break in service,\" Lobo said, \"but if it lasts longer, we'll have to advise people otherwise.\" Commissioners asked staff to return with quarterly updates and noted the authority would bring a revised budget to the commission if federal action requires it.

After discussion the commission voted unanimously to adopt the FY2026 operating budget on the Senate‑bill base case and approved associated program actions presented by staff. The board also separately approved a one‑year contract extension and $200,000 increase to the contract with Paul Edwards Management to continue administration of the EHV program through Sept. 30, 2026; the contract amendment brings that contract's cumulative not‑to‑exceed total to $3,900,300, staff said. Staff said Paul Edwards Management (PIM) has administered EHV tasks including annual recertifications, interims, landlord relations and weekly coordination with service providers since 2021.

Staff said they will return with budget actual reports and, if necessary, proposed budget revisions once federal appropriations are finalized.","The Housing Authority approved a FY2026 operating budget that assumes a Senate spending scenario as its base case and lists measures — including stopping issuance of tenant‑based vouchers and eliminating vacant positions — to reduce projected shortfalls if Congress reduces housing funding.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5974953,"SFHA substitutes affiliate as Plaza East developer partner, agrees to oversee repairs",3490,470000,3960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829611-a3a38c3a01781fde7b7df207ab49c3ed&start=470&end=3960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829611-a3a38c3a01781fde7b7df207ab49c3ed/thumbnail_470000.jpg","/articles/5974953/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/SFHA-substitutes-affiliate-as-Plaza-East-developer-partner-agrees-to-oversee-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974953-0d96a28298f988dbe3ef55989a5ac39a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150607&Signature=WqfffdvQkslzcvGIlh1CehlKPVF2LanwuuhkILk5QekHTC2wU-01XNaHF28yA-cxKBbTM41xMMfFL5EHLQc9kOjX6DVK70CXxJg4HDDfKCb4JYK8xM7YDjYvVazLwGIVLSGq58QTNbGHxbJTpgBjoL~Didx-gKdhCWtlNcFqy4BjzB6zSgzNfJ3w9X1Nisrr~vccwi8E08NKo6sfKg70Bw0w-HHu1Y6nN~VeDCDdu6S5dBqK95j7EuIuNLp1Yb6GTOcLLtng9x7H4wELqYtXVojADblyexWMwKFwa9N6ds-F-G8crBSSwdrXZDoe~MKWK014YPhuV9WuTAzAB56diQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco on Wednesday approved replacing the developer general partner of Plaza East Apartments with an authority affiliate, authorized staff to provide contract oversight for the property under a memorandum of understanding, and increased a repair contract to address additional unit damage, officials said. Plaza East Associates LP owns Plaza East Apartments, a 193‑unit property with units restricted to households at or below 60 percent of area median income. The partnership was formed using HOPE VI implementation grant funds and low‑income housing tax credits.

Authority project staff told commissioners the change follows a formal request by the developer affiliate MBA Urban Development Company to withdraw from the ownership entity. \"They formally requested to withdraw from the ownership entity in 09/18/2024,\" an SFHA presenter said. The board approved substituting SFHA Housing Corporation, another authority affiliate, as a developer general partner to prevent the partnership from dissolving while the authority seeks a new developer partner and a new LIHTC investor. \"It does not affect the living conditions or the legal rights of the residents at Plaza East,\" the presenter said.

The commission also authorized a memorandum of understanding under which SFHA staff will provide contract negotiation, management and oversight services to Plaza East Housing Corporation, the managing general partner. Under the MOU the authority will perform tasks such as overseeing third‑party property management and construction contracts, notifying HUD and other lenders of ownership changes, and preparing requests for proposals for a replacement developer when appropriate. The MOU states the authority will be reimbursed by Plaza East Housing Corporation for staff services and expenses \"to the extent financially feasible,\" staff said.

During discussion housing authority counsel Crute described the proposed indemnification language as requiring a showing of gross negligence before triggering joint indemnity. \"The idea here is that the indemnifications happen because somebody really should have known there was a problem or somebody wasn't watching the store,\" counsel Crute said, explaining why the higher standard was appropriate for this arrangement.

Separately, commissioners approved an increase of $1,000,000 to the existing DC Construction contract for vacant‑unit rehabilitation at Plaza East, bringing the contract not‑to‑exceed total to $3,000,000. Procurement staff said the change adds 10 additional vacant units to the project after field crews discovered more extensive dry rot, subfloor failure and water‑intrusion damage than originally anticipated. Mason Wilson, project manager for DC Construction, gave a high‑level description of the added scope: \"new flooring, full unit paint, new cabinetry, countertops, kitchen sinks and faucets, and in some cases bathroom toilets and vanities.\"

Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the ownership substitution, the MOU and the contract amendment. Staff said HUD approval of the developer substitution was required and that the authority has completed HUD's required submission steps; the substitution will proceed only after HUD's review. Authority staff also said they will lead the process to select a new developer partner and will provide oversight of repair and contractor work at Plaza East while the ownership entity remains in its current configuration.

Next steps include final HUD approvals, execution of the MOU and continued on‑site rehabilitation work. Staff said residents should see no immediate changes to tenancy rights as a result of the ownership substitution and that any developer selection would be the subject of future public reporting to the commission.","The San Francisco Housing Authority approved replacing the developer general partner at Plaza East with an affiliate, authorized a memorandum of understanding to provide contract oversight, and increased a repair contract after uncovering additional unit damage.","actionData","errors"]

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