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OCII approves 10-year extension for Yerba Buena Gardens childcare operator
Summary
The Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure approved a 10-year extension of the operator agreement with South of Market Child Care, Inc. (SoMACC) for the Yerba Buena Gardens childcare center. Commissioners voted 4–0 with one absence after staff described the center’s licensing, use and funding sources.
The Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure voted to extend the operator agreement for the Yerba Buena Gardens childcare center operated by South of Market Child Care, Inc. (SoMACC), authorizing a 10‑year renewal that would extend the contract through Aug. 18, 2027.
Denise Ermani of OCII’s Real Estate Group told commissioners the center, built by the former redevelopment agency in 1998, is licensed to serve 90 children — 66 preschool‑age and 24 infants and toddlers — and that roughly 44 percent of enrolled families are low‑income. Ermani said the agency’s property management plan, approved by the State Department of Finance, and redevelopment dissolution law permit OCII to honor existing enforceable obligations, including the built‑in option to extend the agreement.
"SoMACC has been successfully operating the center for the past 20 years," Ermani said in presenting staff’s recommendation to approve the extension and to update insurance and assignment provisions consistent with the planned property transfer to the City.
Members of SoMACC including Executive Director Nosheen Mofakam and Finance Director Yat Ping Tang attended the meeting and answered questions about operations, licensing and enrollment priorities. Commissioners asked how the center is funded; staff and SoMACC described a mix of tuition, subsidized contracts from the State of California and the City and County of San Francisco, foundation support and fundraising.
During public comment Ace Washington praised aspects of the presentation but used his time to raise broader historical concerns about redevelopment practices and the Western Addition, asking the agency to remain attentive to community impacts.
Commissioner Singh moved to approve the extension; Commissioner Rosales seconded. The roll call vote recorded four ayes (Commissioners Pimentel, Rosales, Singh and the chair) with Vice Chair Bustos absent. The motion carried.
Next steps: OCII staff indicated it will continue managing the agreement until the property transfer to the City occurs; the staff memo noted the agency anticipates transfer of Yerba Buena Gardens assets to the city by the end of 2017 and that agreements will assign to the city at that time.
