Mamadou Gning

The Board of Commissioners received reports including an update on the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program, with discussion regarding resident communication and future service availability. Action items included the approval of an amendment to the contract with Oakbrook CA, LLC for public housing capital improvement project management, as well as an amendment to the contract with FRH Consulting, LLC for supportive services at the Plaza East housing development.

The agenda for this special meeting covered several key items. The Acting Executive Director's Report included updates on the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program and general communications. The Regular Business section included consent items, notably the approval of the Commission Special Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025. Action items involved approving resolutions to execute Amendment #1 for Contract #25-0002 with Oakbrook CA, LLC, extending term and increasing funding for Public Housing Capital Improvement Project Management, and approving Amendment #1 to Contract #24-0002 with FRH Consulting, LLC, extending the term and increasing funding for Supportive Services Provider for Plaza East Housing Development. The FRH Consulting contract details included reports on workforce development cohort programming and resident satisfaction survey feedback.

The Annual Plan for the Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco outlines policies and operational guidelines for its programs and services, focusing on serving the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families. Building upon its Five-year Plan, the Authority aims to expand the supply of assisted housing, improve its quality, and increase housing choices for eligible families.

This document serves as a certification of compliance for the Public Housing Agency (PHA)'s Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2025, outlining the PHA's commitment to adhering to all applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations and federal laws. Key areas of certification include consistency with housing affordability strategies, engagement with Resident Advisory Boards, public transparency, civil rights, fair housing, non-discrimination, accessibility, employment opportunities for low-income persons, environmental review, and proper financial management, ensuring programs and operations are legally compliant and promote fair housing.

The meeting included a call to order and roll call. Key discussion points covered general public comments regarding housing assistance changes, drug safety concerns for residents, inquiries about Plaza East and Public Housing sites, and anticipated effects of federal government changes on the Housing Authority. The Acting Executive Director's General Communication also addressed resident engagement on voucher composition changes. Under action items, the Board approved the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification submission for Fiscal Year End 2025. Additionally, the Board authorized the renewal of an annual maintenance contract with Emphasys Software for continued access to Emphasys Elite for one year.