Luther DuPree

The board discussed several items including the amendment of the procurement policy to align with federal and state requirements, the appointment of a secretary and treasurer, and the formation of a limited liability company for the Coliseum Connections project. Other key topics included an MOU for fiber-optic internet services, acceptance of fiscal year 2025 audited financial statements for multiple housing projects, and contract amendments for hotel lodging services and consulting. The board also reviewed construction and financial reports for senior housing properties and conducted a closed session regarding real property negotiations.

The board meeting agenda includes the appointment of a new Secretary and Treasurer. Key business items involve the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget and amendments to the Affiliate Procurement Policy to align with federal and state requirements. Furthermore, the board will consider authorizing several contracts for property services, including a waste and recycling removal contract, on-call construction service amendments with Pinnacle General Construction and Castillo Plumbing, and contract amendments for the installation of gas ranges with R&B Wholesale Distributors and Santa Clara Appliances. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation.

The board meeting agenda includes the adoption of resolutions regarding the acceptance of 2025 audited and reviewed financial statements for the housing corporation and its associated partners. Key actions involve the authorization for the Executive Director to write off specific tenant accounts receivable for Phase I and Phase II of Tassafaronga Village and the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Oakland regarding fiber-optic communication lines for wireless internet access. Additionally, the meeting covers reports on the Project Access 2025 annual performance, first-quarter property management and financial results, operational analysis, and updates on investor limited partner buyouts.

The agenda for the meeting includes a closed session to conduct a conference regarding real property negotiations for the site located at 805 71st Avenue, Oakland, CA. The negotiation involves price and terms of payment with Coliseum Transit Village One, LP.

The meeting agenda includes the adoption of resolutions regarding an investment policy for the Housing Authority and a 115 Pension Pre-Funding Trust. Additional key topics involve the authorization of a data-sharing Memorandum of Understanding with the Oakland Unified School District, an agreement with the City of Oakland for fiber-optic communication lines to provide resident wireless internet, and amendments to the procurement, privacy, and website policies. The Board will also receive an informational briefing on the draft Emergency Operations Plan and engage in a closed session regarding anticipated litigation.