challenges and walked intersections and had conversations. now they have planners to tell us about upcoming changes to anticipate. they are trying to adjust their fresh work and policies based on our input. that is more information than anyone needs, but i think that is the type of work that this has the potential for. it is slow and really understanding the nuances. if i asked m.t.a. to change all of this i better understand the cost associated. coming to the table really showing the experience of folks with disabilities and to come up with solutions to work with budgets and improvement. >> thank you very much. any comments or questions?

>> is muni represented in your community? yes m.t.a. has an accessible services. they are going to be the accessible services doing a presentation at the long-term care coordinating council in december. between the shop around and the van go and there is a lot of great resources. iny a lot of folks don't always know about. >> how about park and recpeople? >> we are working with park and rec. our department has been working with them on a number of projects. that is one of the departments we will work with more in the coming year. >> a step back. i want to congratulate all of the people involved. it is a beautiful report.

congratulations i know what goes into this. it does help with a framework. it did reflect my world as it is and as we live in a very urban center, a number of our commissioners do, that transportation component is important to see that is reflected in housing and everything else. i see it as a hook. it is a way to articulate how that is an issue to people who are aging and disabled in the city. it is relevant that we have that. i think that is helpful. i am talking about it in such a broadway of tackling the issues that i hope we include this as we rebrand and we let people know what is out there.

this is a great way to describe our goals and objectives. it would be very helpful to get that san francisco adopted this scheme for planning and is implementing it. it is a great vehicle to adopt here. congratulations. i know these are steps, but it is a good step. >> thank you so much. >> thank you very much. my question i hope they were in no way intended to be critical of what is going on. the fact you have done such a good job invites more questions and raises expectations. i would once again like with the consent of my colleagues recommend that m.t.a. come to our commission and speak to us about what they have heard from

adults with disabilities and seniors regarding the trainings in chanceportation, restate their own objectives and figure out how everybody comes out ahead and no one feelings left behind. if we can make that happen, it would be very beneficial. >> bridgett can work on that. >> any other comments? thank you very much, valerie. item a requesting authorization to enter into a contract with resource development associates for the provision of consulting versus for case management systems assessment during the period of december 6, 2019 through june 30, 2020 in the amount of 124,679 thereabouts plus 10% contingency for a total

amount not to exceed $137,147. welcome melissa mcgee. >> good morning. i am melissa mcgee, program manager with the offers of community partnerships at the department of disability and aging services. i am here today to enter into contract with resource development sociates or rda for the provision of consulting services to conduct a city-wide case management system assessment for older adults and adults with disabilities. the 2018 dignity funds community needs assessment highlighted the importance of case management in the community. it clearly noticed service providers identified a need for increased capacity and consumers

provided difficulties of the navigation. they will conduct an analysis of the city-wide case management system to identify unnet needs and gaps in services and assess streamlining. they will work closely with dos and community-based partners to provide the department with a comprehensive systems assessment report. this will be accomplished through a broad range of data collection and analysis activities. the outcome will be a systems map with key strengths and will outline targeted recommends. i request your approval to enter this contract. >> a motion to discuss? >> moved. >> second. >> any comments or questions?

>> any comments or questions from the public. hearing none, call the question. all in favor. any opposed. it carries. >> item b. requesting authorization to modify the grant agreement with on lok day services for the provision of the health provision-physical fitness and fall prevention program for older adults and adults with disabilities during the period of july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2021, in the additional amount of $117,146 plus 10% contingency for a total grant not to exceed $996,460. welcome, lauren. >> i am with dos.

today i will prevent on two grants. physical fitness and fall prevention and self-management of chronic health conditions. the purpose of the programs is to provide older adults and with disabilities with disease prevention and fall prevention. for this i will present on the physical fitness and fall prevention program. this began in july 2019. it is for physical fitness and fall prevention, always active program. it provides opportunities to participate in exercise classes that help reduce the risk of falls and injury and improve fitness and maintain independence. it focuses on cardio exercise, strength training and balance and unlock with organizations throughout the city to offer the

classes. during the last grant term the program added additional eight classes per week. they have classes at 20 sites and host an average of 60 classes per week in multiple languages including english and spanish and mandarin. this proposed an additional staff member. at the time the funding was not available. thence they they have added an additional full-time staff. i am happy to answer any questions at this time. >> thank you a motion to difficult. >> so moved. >> second. >> thank you. any comments or questions? >> did we have where the classes are currently offered? maybe it wasn't important to the document, but i wondered if we have that somewhere.

>> unlock maintains always active.org. they can look up the classes available throughout the city listing the site and instructor and languages for the instruct instructor. >> just an observation. a few years ago, one of our meetings we had a presentation on the importance of fall prevention. one of the bits of information was that falls are the leading cause of death for individuals over 65. this is the type of program that can save lives. with that any comments or questions from the public? hearing none, call the question. all in favor. any opposed? thank you. the motion carries. >> item c.

requesting authorization to moisture the grant agreement with on lok day services for the month vision of the health promotion of self-management of chronic health conditions during july 1, 2019 flu june 30, 2021 in the amount of $130,916 plus a 10% contingency for a total grant amount not to exceed $585,777. thank you. >> i will present on the other health promotion program which is self-management of chronic health conditions. there are two evidence-based programs. healthy living chronic disease self-management developed by sanford and diabetes empowerment education developed by university of illinois, chicago. they are focused on education and tools to help manage chronic

health conditions. they learn behavior change goals and coping strategies. last fiscal year on lok provided six classes each and over three years 93% of the participants showed improvement inning and managing diabetes. due to changes in licenses they can no longer provide support. the purpose of this is to cover the costs and support a part-time administrative staff to help maintain the quality of the program. i am happy to answer any questions at this time. >> may i have a motion to discuss? second. thank you. any comments or questions? any comments or questions from the public. call the question. all in favor. any opposed. thank you.

the motion carries. thank you. item d. requesting authorization to modify the grant agreement with asian-americans advancing justice asian law caucus for the provision of the legal services for older adults during the period july 1, 2019 through junl amount of $21,231 plus 10% contingency for a total grant amount not to exceed $234,535. welcome reanna albert. >> good morning. i am reanna albert. i am an annual list with the office of community partnership. we provide legal assistance in immigrant rights, benefit appeals and consumer fraud and the specialty on this is

housing. services are based in district three near chinatown. language capacity includes english, vietnamese, korean, hindi and farsi. they will provide funding for the planning, development and distribution of a quarterly legal newsletter funded by one-time dignity funds. this will be a continuation of the newsletter. asian law caucus will be the lead in preparing and sendings out the newsletter to decrease administrative burdens providing for the costs. the newsletter is outreach and educational tool that they public in collaboration with other providers. contents includes housing, health and public benefits,

consumer rights and fraud prevention and more. it is produced in four languages. they are planning to add gaelic this year. i am happy to answer any questions you may have. >> thank you. may i have a motion to discuss. >> so moved. >> second. >> thank you. any comments or questions? hearing none. any questions from the public? again hearing none, call the question. those in favor. any opposed. thank you. the motion carries. thank you. >> i seem e. requesting authorization to modify the existing agreement with next village san francisco for the provision of the village model during the period july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020 in an

additional amount of $100,000 plus 10% contingency for a total amount not to exceed $405,186, welcome michael. >> i am with the office community partnerships. the item before you is funding for next village, one of our two village programs. it is through two board of supervisors that we are seeing $50,000 on district two and $50,000 on district three. the district two funding is going to go towards some outreach and new membership drive efforts in district two. the actual on the ground will be a series of events throughout the rest of the fiscal year at two libraries in district two. the rest of the funds, a portion

for district three are going towards them. next village securing or attempting to secure the first office space. since they were started in 2010 they operated with no office space. in many ways that was one of the cool things about the village inn the program that they could serve, utilize existing spaces, members' homes, things like that for service offerings. over the years they have seen issues with recruitment and meeting new volunteers. it is awkward to meet in cafes and restaurants. when they meet with new members they may not be comfortable in inviting staff or volunteers into the home to work with them. then there is just sort of the every day business space of holding the materials and storage and a location for

meeting. they are hoping to resolve those by finding a small office space likely shared within another nonprofit organization or in a larger office building-type situation. the rest of the funding through this going through support those efforts with increased staffing as well as money for materials and funding for rent. any questions on this item? >> thank you. a motion to discuss. >> so moved. >> thank you. coudo i have a second? >> second. >> michael, what are the neighborhoods in district two? >> they are going to host events at the golden gate library in green. the marina library at chestnut and webster. >> thank you. any comments or questions?

>> i have a couple observations on this salary and benefits. it seems executive director for such a small program is $100,000 a year. that is like 25% of the money we gave them. secondly, the volunteer salary is increased by 16.72%. this is the ad back money. what happens if there is no add back money they have to scale back in i am wondering because i have seen other programs executive directors much bigger programs but the salary is not anywhere near $100,000. that is my observation.

also a question on the operating expenses. what is the program expense was? $7,630? it says operating budget. >> these go to -- these are materials related to outreach events, including food or other supplies needed. they use some of that funding to purchase disaster kits which are very popular among the membership. >> thank you. >> maybe i will quickly attempt to acknowledge and address the commissioner's concerns about the salaries. you know, this is, i think,

something that is a challenge for us because we are in very changing economic times and high turnover among staff. it is something that all of our agencies are facing where salaries are not high enough, and that simpacketting the ability to deliver work. we want to encourage providers to pay their staff salaries more with an ability to maintain their life here in the bay area, providing services to our clients. i think that while we always look at -- we get to see the salaries in all agencies. there are very many different aspects. each agency is unique in the services they provide and what they are paying and things like that and it is tough for us to

meddle in that. we have an executive salary not out of range. it is not at the higher range, it is in the middle range of what executive directors are paid. what is unique we are talking about three individuals plus an entire volunteer base running this program, this is an an executive director that is the face of the organization out there working directly with the clients, which distinguishes it from executive director roles in other organizations. >> thank you. any other comments or questions? >> for some context. you said there are other next village organizations throughout san francisco. correct? >> we fund two village programs. one is next village in the northeast section of the city. then we have san francisco village, a city-wide village

program we fund. >> you are talking about the ones that are getting city funded. , aren't there organizations that are modeled like this in vernal heights? i have heard of different villages. people in different parts of the city created these organizations. maybe they are not funded by the city. >> sure. there are a number of grassroots neighborhood based programs. >> that is getting the context here. i have heard of other ones that aren't funded? >> correct. we have done this where we have to be strict in how we define what we call a village for funding so it is not just a big blur. meeting the definition of what we callsy village which is outlined in the scope, we have

two of those organizations we fund for the city. >> because of that, if someone happens to go to the library in district three because they hear about it, it is a public library. >> right. >> will they address that if someone lives in a different part of the city they weren't meant to be part of that outreach but they go to that program, will they be informed of the other programs? >> other opportunities. they can -- i guess they can ask about that. they are not turned away from next village necessarily because of where they live. >> i wouldn't think so. i know there is more interest in it, more proliferation. >> it is a good point to check about. >> thank you. >> thank you, commissioner.

>> i wasn't on the commission when this program was first approved. i just am curious how the membership fee works. how is that collected? what happens if the person can't afford it? >> this village program is a member-ship based organization. we ask for an annual membership fee that we set at minimum of $120 per year. the agency can add just that as they see fit. why we find this interesting, this is the village model is one that developed outside of dos. i think they started around 2009 or 2010. we were involved three years later. they became to our attention and became of interest to us for a couple reasons. one, an interest in the model itself. this is really a highly focused

on member satisfaction. they need to keep that person engaged and responsive to the services they need. every year they have to get them to continue to contribute to keep the organization alive. i think we are interested in that, in it being a highly consumer focused program. the other thing with this is that these are programs that typically are popular with moderate and upper income membership. that is not always a group that we have been the best at reaching with dos services. we are here to serve all older adults and adults with disabilities. we target towards the greatest economic and social need. we saw an opportunity to reach a population we are not usually getting and helping them get

information about aging and aging-related services. that information is not necessaris notnecessarily, mone. >> we know we are doing an excellent job of serving people with the greatest economic need. over one in two people. we really wanted to figure out a way to reach what is known as the forgotten middle, people who often are not served in any system. we wanted to make sure we were doing that in some way. it is a great model that has a lot of social engagement and a lot of momentum by itself. one of the other things we know because we have heard this across the country. the village model is hard to sustain by itself. having government partnership

helps make it much more sustainable, especially in san francisco where the costs are so high. >> thank you. you answered my question. >> any other comments or questions? any comments or questions from the public. hearing none. call the question. in favor. any opposed. thank you, the motion carries. >> item f. requesting authorization to modify the existing grant agreement with felton institute for the provision of community services, during the period of july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2010. in an additional amount of $50,000 plus a 10% contingency for a total amount not to exceed $307,045. welcome bakery anna albert. >> good morning again, commissioners. the modification for felton will provide tuned r funding to support additional staffing for the community services program.

the community services program aims to increase socialization opportunities for consumers, provide physical activities to bring people together for education or wellness purposes. services are based in district 10 in the visitation valley neighborhood. language includes english and cantonese. it provides activities to the consumers at the community center. they will be offering a three week disdisaster preparedness plan. they have got a better sense of the cost and needs of the program. with this they will be able to provide an additional 144 hours of activity schedules and additional 23 hours of outreach. they will be able to serve an additional 38 unduplicated consumers. i am happy to answer any

questions you may have. >> thank you. may i have a motion to discuss. >> second. thank you. any comments or questions from the commission. >> any comments or questions from the public? hearing none, call the question. all in favor. any opposed. thank you the motion carries. >> i team g. requesting authorization to enster into a new grant agreement with q foundation doing business as aids housing alliance sf for the provision of limited term housing subsidies for older adults and adults with disabilities during the period of november 1, 2019 to june 30, 2021 in the amount of $1 million plus a 10% contingency for a total grant amount of not to exceed $1,100,000. welcome rick appleby.

>> i am a program analyst with the office of community partnership, rick appleby. we were pleased this year to get the board of supervisor's ad back to help with limited term housing subsidies. a couple years ago we got the first funding for that. this year we received $2 million. the r.f.p. allowed for five years so we recalled the previous contractors, one of which is q foundation. q foundation has been around a long time as aids housing alliance. we are glad to be able to help them do these limited term subsidies again this year. the term limited term subsidies has to do with the fact we have a limited amount of money and

there are p.m. situations for people where they only need help a short period of time. a lot of other subsidies are ongoing, maybe lifetime for those in serious situations that can't afford rent. in this case we look for folks that need a shorter amount of time within the two year terms of the contract. q foundation is one of those agencies. i am happy to answer questions. >> may i have a motion to discuss. >> so moved. second. >> thank you, rick. i have a couple questions. on page 3, it says the amount of the subsidy and length of the subsidy to be determined based on the client assessment of need, resources and transition plan. then on page 4 the second bullet

point says the goal will be to bring the household income to rent ratio of 30% although the client portion and rental subsidy decided based on assessment and financial resources and need. there is nothing here language about the limit in terms how long the subsidy could last and if the ratio doesn't get to 30%, what happens? >> in this particular case, the subsidy in this contract will end by june 30 of 2021 so we are looking at that length of time. a limited amount of money. >> excuse me. i want to understand. that means someone receiving this subsidy it could end in two years even if that individual's need has not changed? >> yes. the 30% is a guideline, and if

it doesn't quite get to 30% because of the subsidy, that is okay during the course of this contract. we did sort of try to provide some flexibility to meet everybody's individual needs in this. it is not as strict as some of the other contract models. does that answer your question? >> yes, it is a bit open-ended. >> as you read, folks are to be, you know, informed this particular program is a limited term and when it will end. both agencies q foundation and the other all hav have componenf case management, either through contacts with the organization or community to help people find other housing, employment, social benefits, that can help them on going after the end of

this particular subsidy. >> any other comments or questions. >> how do people know how to access these programs? is it generally through the agency or is there a broader way people access the system and are referred to the agency for them. there is a variety of ways. q foundation has a list every fera--list of the programs. i think hospital social workers are a primary referral, mayor's hoves on housing -- mayor's office on housing knows about the programs. >> any other comments or questions? any comments or questions in the

public? call the question. all in favor. any opposed. thank you, rick, the motion carries. >> item h. requesting authorization to enter into a new grant agreement with self-help for the elderly for the provision of limited term housing subsidies for older adults and adults with disabilities during the period of november 1, 2019 through junf $1 million plus a 10% contingency for a total grant amount not to exceed $1,100,000. welcome back, rick. >> the other agency is self-help for the elderly. the last contract two years ago was the first time they started doing subsidies. we are glad to help them with that this term. as you know self-help for the elderly is a large multi mass

setted organization to bring a lot of assistance when people are in housing crisis. employment, case management, all of the things self-help has to offer they put in place to help people in the moment and when the subsidies end. what else can i say? self-help for the elderly. the model focuses on people who need shorter term subsidies of six months or less. they are looking at folks in immediate crisis. maybe who were injured and lost their job, had a husband who passed away and can't afford the rent. they step in to help the people right in the moment and for a limited time. it goes beyond six months sometimes. that is really their intent to find other services for those folks within six months.

it is a different model than we are used to, but they were successful last time and i am sure they will be again this time. >> any comments or questions from the public? we do have some. thank you. >> good morning. i am emilie from self-help for the elderly. i would like to thank you for this program. we want to give you a snapshot of the clients we have served for this program. over 65% of the clients in this program pay more than 65% of the income through rent. some pay 90% from their income

for rent. the majority of these clients are sro. some are in affordable housing with extremely high recent and some are in apartments. we are able to receive title of 287 referrals and provided 220 seniors and adults with disabilities in the 15 month term. over 90% of the clients were safely housed after they exit this program through custom housing plans and support services. 57 referrals were screened and linked to support services without providing subsidies. there was a diversity breakdown. 57% are api population and 23% are caucasian. 12% african-american, 5% latino, 3% american indian.

i would like to thank you for this opportunity to serve the clients and we look forward to continuing to do that. thank you. >> any other comments or questions from the public. >> call the question. all in favor. any opposed? thank you. thank you, rick. item i. requesting authorization to modify the existing grant agreement with ymca of san francisco for the provision of community services during the period of july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020 in an additional amount of $50,000 plus a 10% contingency for a total amount not to exceed $166,375. welcome paula salta. >> thank you. i am with the offers of community partnership.

this is to restore and stabilize community services funding and service levels at the ymca branch. this is the department of aging and the community services partnership. this is a hub in the community where folks of all ages congregate. there is a gym, lap pool and face for activities. this funding will support activities for older adults and adults with disabilities including tai chi, flower arranging and day trips. last year participants were able to experience the cultural tour at the presidio and the gardens. over the summer some spent two nights at the ymca where they

participated in hikes led by naturalists and attend yoga classes. the language is english, spanish and cantonese. i am open to answering any questions you may have. >> a motion to discuss? second. any comments or questions from the commission? >> really quick question. does somebody have to be a member of the y to pay membership fees to get in the programs? >> not really. there are a few activities that you have to be a member for, but a majority of the activities offered for older adults and adults with disabilities are free and you don't have to be a member. >> any other comments or questions? any comments or questions from the public? call the question. all in favor. any opposed? thank you.

the motion carries. item y. requesting authorization to modify the existing grant agreement with the curry senhe your center to the provision of community services for older adults and adults with disabilities during the period july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020 for an additional amount of 33,406 plus 10% contingency for a total amount not to exceed $587,391. welcome back rick appleby. >> the california department of aging is supplies funding for additional outreach around the curry senior center that will receive this funding. the hope is, particularly in the tenderloin that this additional outreach will get to more people. i think it says the tenderloin

is an area with a high eligibility and not necessarily a high awareness that people are eligible for calfresh. they will do additional outreach to get as many people on to the new calfresh under the new calfresh rules as possible. they are a long-time agency right down there in the tenderloin and it was nice to see them supplement some of their salaries of staff with additional language capabilities. we look forward to them doing this work. >> may i have a motion to discuss. second. thank you. any comments or questions from the commission? hearing none. any questions or comments from the public? call the question. all in favor. any opposed? thank you, rick, the motion carries.

item k. requesting authorization to modify the existing grant agreement with sequoia livings for the provision of community services for older adults and adults with disabilities during the period july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020 for an additional amount of 103,405 plus a 10% contingency for a total amount not to exceed $1,435,639. >> this modification will cover two items. first is the downtown center will receive city funding to support outreach opportunities for the expansion. this is an outreach application. this is the provision to help clients in checking the verification documents needed.

outreach will inform client clients about application procedure and nutrition benefits of calfresh. second is to fund a coordinator for the program. this best practice community services program was first developed at the aquatic park. the purpose is to support older adults in seeking and findings pathways to living women by integrating the resources available at the other service center. it is changing from a center with positive programs to a community to support for growth. they will conduct the initial assessment with interested individuals and the individuals are able to set their own personal goals for increased

well-being. this assessment builds new progress and evaluates the outcome. uses a american-centered approach embraces all human development. they will set their own direction in life. the languages are english, cantonese and mandarin. i am open for questions. >> motion to discussion. >> so moved. second. >> one question. is sequoia living in any way associated with the sequoias continuing carry timer community, which is a presbyterian organization? >> yes part of the same organization. >> okay. commissioner lou. >> it is not a presbyterian

group. >> it is now sectarian, i believe. >> from is from is a is a tae p. is a tie -- there is a typo. to continuing genesee 10,341. total is $103,405,000. do you see that? the total is correct. but then the contingency column should be moved to the total column currently should be moved to the contingency. >> do you have the same document? yes. >> we will make sure it is corrected. >> it is just a typo. >> any other comments or

questions? any comments or questions from the public? calm thcall the question. in favor. opposed. the motion carries. i team l. requesting authorization to modify the existing grant agreement with golden gate senior services for the provision of community services for older adults and adults with disabilities during the period of july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020 for an additional amount of $30,000 plus 10% contingency for a total not to exceed $11,463,653. welcome back rick appleby. >> hello again. board of supervisors to help the senior services at the senior senator to continue the work in district work. a couple years ago they

officially started the richmond -- i forget the acronym. >> networking of providers and advocates and consumers to come together to talk about increasing awareness of residents of district one about the services available to do a needs assessment in the community at large. at the end of last year they provided a resource directory as part of the contract to lift the different agencies in district one available for people. this year we will continue to have the collaborative meetings. they have a staff person dedicated on this work. they will be focused on the advocacy issues for people with

disabilities in the district one. they will have focus groups and pull together a report that talks about what is most important to folks who live in that district. >> may i have a motion to discuss. >> so moved. >> second. >> comments or questions. commissioner lieu. >> what is the community music center $10,000? what do they do? >> what is it, i am sorry. >> capital expenditure details. >> that music centerpiece for that choir. >> good. >> any other comments or questions from the commission?

any comments or questions from the public? call the question. all in favor. any opposed? thank you. the motion carries. thank you, rick. item m. requesting authorization to modify the existing grant agreement with legal assistance to the elderly for the provision of legal services for older adults during the period july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020 for $90,000 plus 10% contingency for a total not to exceed $750,611. welcome bakery anna albert. >> good morning. the modification will provide funding for financial abuse attorney funded by one-time only dignity fund. the legal assistance provides legal services to older adults.

their services are based in district 6 near mission street. language includes english spanish and korean. with this modification the financial abuse attorney will work with the adult protective services, the virtual unit to respond to complex financial abuse cases. the attorneys and social workers and law enforcement. the financial abuse attorney will assist older adults victim of financial abuse. it includes undue influence and fraud and scams. in addition to representation. this attorney be will lead trainings and workshops on preventing elder abuse. it plans to serve 30 clients this year.

>> may i have a motion to discuss. >> so moved. >> thank you. any comments from the commission. this is a very important program. the collaborative approach is critical to making it succeed. there are so many people involved with so many different agencies. it is a rampant problem and it is important to take steps to address it. any other comments or questions? any comments or questions from the public? >> call the question. all in favor. any opposed? motion carries. thank you very much. >> we are down to general public comment. any comments from the public? seeing none, motion to adjourn. second. >> thank you. the meeting is over. .

>> good evening and welcome to the november 6, 2019, meeting of the san francisco board of appeals. president rick swig will be the presiding officer. at the control is the board's

legal assistant, katie