Minutes of the June 12, 2009 – (Emergency Mandatory) Meeting
of the Board of Directors of The Parkmerced Residents’ Organization.
Location: 405 Serrano Drive Apt. 12K
Meeting Started at 7:11pm
These minutes were approved by The Board of Directors at the July 6, 2009 meeting.
Members Present: Aaron Goodman, Daniel Phillips, Jim Coppfer, Lora Traveler (E), Ralph Weddington,
Henry Tyldsley, Robert Pender (E), Terrence Faulkner, Anna-Marie Hewson, Earl Somers, Genevieve
Callejo (E), Susan Spector
Members Absent: Cathy Lentz
Excused: Dorothy Lefkovits, Jean Moore-Woods, (Melissa Babick), Barbara Olson
Guests: Marlene Madell (former PRO Board member)
Secretary's Report: not discussed due to NOP/EIR issues and deadline
Treasurer's Report: not discussed due to NOP/EIR issues and deadline
Presidents Report: A. Goodman VP (President) Written Comments on the Parkmerced EIR/NOP Scoping
hearing is due June 19th, 5:00pm. It is important that PRO comes to a consensus on this issue, and PRO
must come to a decision on what to submit formally as issues/questions/comment and submit a memo to the
SF Planning Department on this item.
Daniel Phillips noted a point of order on the issue of the Second Vice-President as Earl Somers had
resigned as Second Vice President due to personal issues he will remain as a PRO Board member. Daniel
noted he wanted to thank Aaron Goodman for stepping in during his medical issues. Daniel noted he was
concerned and confused on the issues submitted to the PRO board by A. Goodman during his absence.
Daniel Phillips noted that there is no EIR at this point and that we should not have an official position on a
document that does not exist. It’s like us taking a position on an issue without knowing if the issue is
changed. Daniel voiced caution on the support/non-support of the Parkmerced Development issue at this
stage. He noted that he will support the majority board on this issue. Daniel noted he is not able to vote
tonight unless there is a tie. Daniel noted per by-laws A. Goodman is automatically President and if Daniel
resumes the presidency A. Goodman resumes Vice-President Roll. For this meeting A. Goodman will run the
meeting.
Old Business:
CSFN - Membership Application Status; Pending Access to files/check submittal of documents with
Daniel Phillips. (on hold pending return to active duty Daniel Phillips)
New Business:
A. Goodman reviews the EIR/NOP Scoping hearing and EIR comment period and response time for PRO,
and sending resolutions to the SFSU Masterplan which did not occur.
Daniel notes he had a meeting yesterday with Robert Rosania, Bert Polacci and Seth Mallen and they
stated the EIR/Draft will not be sent filed until December of 2009. They urged Daniel Phillips to not make a
decision on an issue that has not been formally sent out and does not “exist”.
Daniel notes that there are some residents who do not want to see change, and some who believe
Parkmerced as we remember does not still exist. Regardless of how prior ownership has run the property,
improvements have been made by the current owner. It is to our benefits to hold back on the judgment
memo and not get egg on our face. We are getting a “reputation” downtown as a “bunch of cranks” who don’
t know what there doing. As a consequence that anything that goes out under the PRO name goes through
Daniel Phillips and the communications committee, and if we see it necessary I will contact the individual to
edit or correct issues. The entire communications committee must review documents. The communications
committee consists currently of Daniel Phillips, Lora Traveler and Aaron Goodman. I turn the meeting back
over to Aaron. It is an emergency meeting called by Aaron Goodman as President.
Daniel Phillips noted that Parkmerced Management has flagged specific issues being sent out by PRO that
are not true/factual. An example is that you will lose your rent control or equal space. They will place the
issue that when they have to relocate people due to construction they will be relocated to a similar
apartment except the new one will be new. They stated we are putting out information that is “terrorism” and
is only against Parkmerced. Daniel notes that PRO is accepting of all viewpoints and other members are
interested in supporting PRO but will not join due to our current stance. I am in a dichotomy as a
preservationist that believes we must look at what we have, and how we should go forward in terms of
change as a board and the general membership. We should have an official stance similar. In terms of
something this major we should try and involve the general membership on this issue. Each one of us must
communicate to the residents. I am personally not opposed to an expansion of Parkmerced; I am concerned
on the issues such as that tower may block my view.
Motion - to have a straw Poll of Board members and vote on the issue of supporting or not supporting the
Parkmerced Vision. (THE INFORMATION BELOW IS CONFIDENTIAL)
Moved – Aaron Goodman Second – Terence Faulkner
PRO BOARD MEMBERS IN FAVOR of the Parkmerced Vision (2)
OPPOSED to the Parkmerced Vision (6) + (2) via memo. Dorothy Lefkovits and Genevieve Callejo
ABSTAINING on the Parkmerced Vision (2)
Motion – to send a formal memo by PRO of the EIR/NOP comments of PRO for the June 19th 5:00pm
Deadline, and have Aaron Goodman draft the initial base topics and memo on one sheet of paper as a
summary listing our concerns as Board Members and the issues that need clarification, and review it with
the PRO communications Committee. Marlene Madell is to assist Aaron Goodman in the initial memo content.
Moved – Lora Traveler Second – Terence Faulkner -- YES 9 NO 0 ABSTAIN 0 (PASSED UNANIMOUSLY)
Motion – To nominate Marlene Madell to the PRO Board of Directors (prior served on Board)
Moved – Jim Coppfer Second – Susan Spector -- YES 9 NO 0 ABSTAIN 0 (PASSED UNANIMOUSLY)
Notes:
a) Copy of Westside Observer Article by Quentin Kopp on 800 Brotherhood Way Distributed.
b) Donations can be submitted specifically for the scoping hearing copy, for PRO files. (A.
Goodman will order it for PRO records from the stenographer at the meeting)
c) Esther Tofahi (PRO member is interested in joining the Board) A. Goodman or
Daniel Phillips to contact her on joining officially as a board member.
d) $20.00 donation Ralph Weddington for copy of scoping documents
e) Membership dues from Marlene Madell.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:40pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Aaron Goodman, President,
The Board of Directors,
The Parkmerced Residents’ Organization
of the Board of Directors of The Parkmerced Residents’ Organization.
Location: 405 Serrano Drive Apt. 12K
Meeting Started at 7:11pm
These minutes were approved by The Board of Directors at the July 6, 2009 meeting.
Members Present: Aaron Goodman, Daniel Phillips, Jim Coppfer, Lora Traveler (E), Ralph Weddington,
Henry Tyldsley, Robert Pender (E), Terrence Faulkner, Anna-Marie Hewson, Earl Somers, Genevieve
Callejo (E), Susan Spector
Members Absent: Cathy Lentz
Excused: Dorothy Lefkovits, Jean Moore-Woods, (Melissa Babick), Barbara Olson
Guests: Marlene Madell (former PRO Board member)
Secretary's Report: not discussed due to NOP/EIR issues and deadline
Treasurer's Report: not discussed due to NOP/EIR issues and deadline
Presidents Report: A. Goodman VP (President) Written Comments on the Parkmerced EIR/NOP Scoping
hearing is due June 19th, 5:00pm. It is important that PRO comes to a consensus on this issue, and PRO
must come to a decision on what to submit formally as issues/questions/comment and submit a memo to the
SF Planning Department on this item.
Daniel Phillips noted a point of order on the issue of the Second Vice-President as Earl Somers had
resigned as Second Vice President due to personal issues he will remain as a PRO Board member. Daniel
noted he wanted to thank Aaron Goodman for stepping in during his medical issues. Daniel noted he was
concerned and confused on the issues submitted to the PRO board by A. Goodman during his absence.
Daniel Phillips noted that there is no EIR at this point and that we should not have an official position on a
document that does not exist. It’s like us taking a position on an issue without knowing if the issue is
changed. Daniel voiced caution on the support/non-support of the Parkmerced Development issue at this
stage. He noted that he will support the majority board on this issue. Daniel noted he is not able to vote
tonight unless there is a tie. Daniel noted per by-laws A. Goodman is automatically President and if Daniel
resumes the presidency A. Goodman resumes Vice-President Roll. For this meeting A. Goodman will run the
meeting.
Old Business:
CSFN - Membership Application Status; Pending Access to files/check submittal of documents with
Daniel Phillips. (on hold pending return to active duty Daniel Phillips)
New Business:
A. Goodman reviews the EIR/NOP Scoping hearing and EIR comment period and response time for PRO,
and sending resolutions to the SFSU Masterplan which did not occur.
Daniel notes he had a meeting yesterday with Robert Rosania, Bert Polacci and Seth Mallen and they
stated the EIR/Draft will not be sent filed until December of 2009. They urged Daniel Phillips to not make a
decision on an issue that has not been formally sent out and does not “exist”.
Daniel notes that there are some residents who do not want to see change, and some who believe
Parkmerced as we remember does not still exist. Regardless of how prior ownership has run the property,
improvements have been made by the current owner. It is to our benefits to hold back on the judgment
memo and not get egg on our face. We are getting a “reputation” downtown as a “bunch of cranks” who don’
t know what there doing. As a consequence that anything that goes out under the PRO name goes through
Daniel Phillips and the communications committee, and if we see it necessary I will contact the individual to
edit or correct issues. The entire communications committee must review documents. The communications
committee consists currently of Daniel Phillips, Lora Traveler and Aaron Goodman. I turn the meeting back
over to Aaron. It is an emergency meeting called by Aaron Goodman as President.
Daniel Phillips noted that Parkmerced Management has flagged specific issues being sent out by PRO that
are not true/factual. An example is that you will lose your rent control or equal space. They will place the
issue that when they have to relocate people due to construction they will be relocated to a similar
apartment except the new one will be new. They stated we are putting out information that is “terrorism” and
is only against Parkmerced. Daniel notes that PRO is accepting of all viewpoints and other members are
interested in supporting PRO but will not join due to our current stance. I am in a dichotomy as a
preservationist that believes we must look at what we have, and how we should go forward in terms of
change as a board and the general membership. We should have an official stance similar. In terms of
something this major we should try and involve the general membership on this issue. Each one of us must
communicate to the residents. I am personally not opposed to an expansion of Parkmerced; I am concerned
on the issues such as that tower may block my view.
Motion - to have a straw Poll of Board members and vote on the issue of supporting or not supporting the
Parkmerced Vision. (THE INFORMATION BELOW IS CONFIDENTIAL)
Moved – Aaron Goodman Second – Terence Faulkner
PRO BOARD MEMBERS IN FAVOR of the Parkmerced Vision (2)
OPPOSED to the Parkmerced Vision (6) + (2) via memo. Dorothy Lefkovits and Genevieve Callejo
ABSTAINING on the Parkmerced Vision (2)
Motion – to send a formal memo by PRO of the EIR/NOP comments of PRO for the June 19th 5:00pm
Deadline, and have Aaron Goodman draft the initial base topics and memo on one sheet of paper as a
summary listing our concerns as Board Members and the issues that need clarification, and review it with
the PRO communications Committee. Marlene Madell is to assist Aaron Goodman in the initial memo content.
Moved – Lora Traveler Second – Terence Faulkner -- YES 9 NO 0 ABSTAIN 0 (PASSED UNANIMOUSLY)
Motion – To nominate Marlene Madell to the PRO Board of Directors (prior served on Board)
Moved – Jim Coppfer Second – Susan Spector -- YES 9 NO 0 ABSTAIN 0 (PASSED UNANIMOUSLY)
Notes:
a) Copy of Westside Observer Article by Quentin Kopp on 800 Brotherhood Way Distributed.
b) Donations can be submitted specifically for the scoping hearing copy, for PRO files. (A.
Goodman will order it for PRO records from the stenographer at the meeting)
c) Esther Tofahi (PRO member is interested in joining the Board) A. Goodman or
Daniel Phillips to contact her on joining officially as a board member.
d) $20.00 donation Ralph Weddington for copy of scoping documents
e) Membership dues from Marlene Madell.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:40pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Aaron Goodman, President,
The Board of Directors,
The Parkmerced Residents’ Organization
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