OCII approves $957,100 contract for Hunters Point Shipyard outreach despite public calls for more local notice
June 21, 2022 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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The Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure on June 21 approved a three‑year personal services contract with MJF and Associates to provide outreach and administrative support for the Hunters Point Shipyard Citizens Advisory Committee, authorizing a maximum contract amount of $957,100 for the July 1, 2022–June 30, 2025 term.
The contract was presented by Lila Hussain, senior project manager for the shipyard program, who described the vendor’s responsibilities at an OCII site office: maintaining outreach lists, supporting CAC meetings and subcommittees, providing translation and non‑English outreach through subcontractors, and handling a site badging program. Hussain told commissioners the contract supports community engagement through in‑person office hours, mailings and digital outreach channels.
The commission heard public comment before the vote. Cheryl Thornton, a District 10 resident, said remote meetings and limited advertising reduced public participation and urged the commission to delay action until more outreach occurred. “I implore you to postpone voting on this item and to advertise it so that people can come back next month so that we can inform the community,” Thornton said.
Commissioners noted MJF’s prior service; Commissioner Scott moved approval and Commissioner Brackett seconded. The secretary called the roll and recorded four ayes with one member absent, approving the contract.
Why it matters: the site office and outreach contractor helps shape who hears about and can participate in Hunters Point Shipyard planning and community benefits processes. Community members told the commission they felt notice and outreach have not reached displaced or marginalized residents.
What happens next: staff will execute the contract and MJF is expected to support CAC and Legacy Foundation meetings. Commissioners asked staff to expand outreach where possible and to provide details on how residents can join mailing lists and obtain information.
Vote and procedural note: the staff packet lists a maximum contract amount of $957,100; a later spoken transcription line appears to include a typographical slip that read $9,957,100. The commission record and the agenda packet show the correct contract cap as $957,100.
The contract was presented by Lila Hussain, senior project manager for the shipyard program, who described the vendor’s responsibilities at an OCII site office: maintaining outreach lists, supporting CAC meetings and subcommittees, providing translation and non‑English outreach through subcontractors, and handling a site badging program. Hussain told commissioners the contract supports community engagement through in‑person office hours, mailings and digital outreach channels.
The commission heard public comment before the vote. Cheryl Thornton, a District 10 resident, said remote meetings and limited advertising reduced public participation and urged the commission to delay action until more outreach occurred. “I implore you to postpone voting on this item and to advertise it so that people can come back next month so that we can inform the community,” Thornton said.
Commissioners noted MJF’s prior service; Commissioner Scott moved approval and Commissioner Brackett seconded. The secretary called the roll and recorded four ayes with one member absent, approving the contract.
Why it matters: the site office and outreach contractor helps shape who hears about and can participate in Hunters Point Shipyard planning and community benefits processes. Community members told the commission they felt notice and outreach have not reached displaced or marginalized residents.
What happens next: staff will execute the contract and MJF is expected to support CAC and Legacy Foundation meetings. Commissioners asked staff to expand outreach where possible and to provide details on how residents can join mailing lists and obtain information.
Vote and procedural note: the staff packet lists a maximum contract amount of $957,100; a later spoken transcription line appears to include a typographical slip that read $9,957,100. The commission record and the agenda packet show the correct contract cap as $957,100.
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