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BREAKING NEWS: PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE ORDINANCE #080520 CHANGES THAT AFFECT YOUR PROPERTY RIGHTS!
12/08/08: The seventh and possibly last hearing of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee (LUEDC) will be held at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall, Room 263 to further discuss Ordinance #080520 and Subdivision Code Section 1344 amendments. Ordinance #080520 is 11th on the agenda (of 11 items). Like the previous meetings, it is critical that you attend and make public comment against passage of this ordinance! This could be our last chance to make public comment. When it goes to the full Board of Supervisors (BOS), the BOS discusses and votes on the matter but there is no public comment.

If it goes to the full Board on Tuesday December 9, 2008 (full Board meetings are on Tuesday), Monday will be our last chance to speak. If it goes to the Board the following week or later, we can give public comment at a full Board meeting on our item. Odd as it is, the way it works is that at a full Board meeting, when our item is not on the agenda, we can give public comment on that item.

MOH is pushing for it to go to the full Board the next day. You will see on the LUEDC meeting agenda on the last line on our item the statement "The Chair intends to entertain a motion to send this item to Board as a Committee Report on December 9, 2008." According to Linda Laws, the committee coordinator, this means that Supervisor Maxwell will entertain the motion to send the item to the full Board meeting the next day; this does not mean it will automatically happen, but that MOH has put in this request and the committee will entertain this request.

No matter what day the item goes to the full Board, please try and attend. Turnout, even without comment, can be a very powerful influence on the supervisors.

We encourage you to send a letter to Supervisor McGoldrick and the Supervisors on the LUEDC expressing your objections to the ordinance before Monday. After the meeting on Monday, be ready to hand carry a letter to the other Supervisors about why they need to vote NO on 080520. If we can get a bunch of letters in their hands the day before that may very well help. We are concerned that if there is such quick turnaround the other supervisors on the full board will not be up on all the issues enough to see the unfairness and inequities.

11/24/08: The sixth hearing of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee (LUEDC) was held at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall, Room 263 to further discuss Ordinance #080520 and Subdivision Code Section 1344 amendments.

10/20/08: The fifth hearing of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee (LUEDC) on Ordinance #080520 was continued to the meeting scheduled for November 3, 2008.

09/29/08: The fourth hearing of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee (LUEDC) was held and Ordinance #080520 was continued to the meeting scheduled for October 20, 2008.

09/22/08: The third hearing of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee (LUEDC) was held and Ordinance #080520 was continued to the meeting on September 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m."

08/04/08: The second hearing of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee (LUEDC) was held to further discuss Ordinance #080520 and Subdivision Code Section 1344 amendments.

07/14/08: The first hearing of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee (LUEDC) was held to discuss Ordinance #080520 and Subdivision Code Section 1344 amendments. Read the LUEDC 07/14/08 meeting summary/Synopsis.

04/15/08: Supervisor McGoldrick introduced Ordinance #080520 to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) and members of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee (LUEDC). The SF Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH), the City department administering the current Condo Conversion Program (CCP), initiated this proposed amendment to the codes that govern the low/moderate income units as part of the CCP.

Beware—These proposed changes will negatively impact your ownership rights, including:
  • Restricts resale value of your unit
  • Restricts/Caps your capital improvements to your unit and complex
  • Limits your rights to rent your unit
  • Limits inheritance rights of your heirs to own/rent your property
  • Eliminates previously defined term limits under the program and makes these restrictions permanent for the life of your unit.

The homeowners of Goldmine Hill (a 204 unit condominium complex of Below Market Rate [BMR] units) and other homeowners urge you to read these changes in the SF Subdivision Code Section 1344 and join us in opposing this legislation—if passed, it means a loss of property rights for current and future owners!

We have formed a committee called the "Concerned Citizens for Reform of the Condo Conversion Program" (CCRCCP@gmhhoa.org). To join this group, please send an email to: ccrccp-committee@gmhhoa.org. Keep checking this Website for the latest updates.

FYI: The Goldmine Hill HOA is just hosting the Website and email distribution list (CCRCCP@gmhhoa.org) because we had the structure already in place and wanted to get going on this as fast as possible. Please know that it is NOT confined to GMH homeowners. We want/need ALL CCP unit homeowners affected by this legislation to join the email list and share copies of their letters, etc. so others can see what has been done, share feedback, and encourage others to write their own letters. Also, some emails are getting returned (perhaps email boxes filling up or email systems treating any CCRCCP messages as Spam, so please remember to allow CCRCCP messages through and not send to your Spam folder if you want to keep receiving messages.
WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW:
JOIN OUR CAUSE: Stay in touch and get informed! Contact the Concerned Citizens for Reform of the Condo Conversion Program (CCRCCP) Committee at: ccrccp-committee@gmhhoa.org and ask to get added to our email list: ccrccp@gmhhoa.org.
READ THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION:
  • 11/24/08: Download and thoroughly review the recently revised proposed legislative changes: (Revised) SF Subdivision Code Section 1344 (PDF; posted on MOH Website)

  • 04/14/08: Download and thoroughly review the proposed legislative changes: SF Subdivision Code Section 1344 (PDF; currently posted on MOH Website)

  • SF Ordinance #080520: http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/committees/materials/080520tdr.pdf

    This is a copy of proposed SF Ordinance #080520 amending the San Francisco Subdivision Code by adding Section 1344 to update and clarify the provisions relating to Below Market Rate Units under the Condominium Conversion Program including provisions related to the calculation of sales price, renting, capital improvements, duration and monitoring of affordability, marketing, and ongoing regulations; and amending Sections 1308, 1309, 1341, 1341B, 1343, 1359, and 1385 to make conforming changes, and making findings including findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Supervisor McGoldrick presented. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.

  • Review current Subdivision Code Sections 1308, 1309, 1341, 1341B, 1343, 1359, and 1385: http://www.municode.com/Resources/gateway.asp?pid=14144&sid=5
ATTEND UPCOMING MEETINGS: Attend the following upcoming meetings and speak up for your rights:

We believe that legal representation will strengthen our collective voice during the LUED Committee and BOS review process. At this time, we are NOT suing the City. Our intent is to stop  Ordinance #080520 from becoming an unconstitutional law. Thus, the following meetings have been scheduled:

Meeting Date Time Location
The next hearing of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee (LUEDC) scheduled to discuss Ordinance #080520 and Subdivision Code Section 1344 amendments/changes to the legislation. Ordinance #080520 is 11th on the agenda (of 11 items).

Everyone PLEASE attend this and any subsequent hearings of  the LUED Committee meetings regarding changes to Ordinance #080520 and Subdivision Code Section 1344 amendments as put forth by the MOH based on discussions with CCRCCP representatives.

Please check the Board of Supervisor’s Website for updates and contact information for the Supervisors on this committee: www.sfgov.org/bos		 12/08/08
Monday		 1:00 p.m. City Hall, Room 263
WRITE, EMAIL, AND CALL CITY SUPERVISORS AND MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES:

The committee thinks everyone writing an individual letter that speaks to their specific concerns will be more powerful then just a single group letter; however, both individual and group letters are all good. We just need to encourage everyone to start writing now and keep writing!

If you've already written a letter to the BOS, please share it with the whole group and let us know if we can post it on our Website so others can use it as a guide when writing their own letters.
MONITOR CITY ORGANIZATIONS: Monitor the following City agencies/committees involved in this legislation and look for any mention of any upcoming agenda items or references to: Subdivision Codes Section 1344, SF Ordinance #080520, Below Market Rate (BMR) units, Condo conversion Program (CCP), etc.:
REVIEW/DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTS, MEETING MINUTES, & RECORDINGS:

Welcome to the Goldmine Hill Homeowners Association and Goldmine Hill Condominium Complex public Website. This Website provides residents and visitors alike with general information about the GMH Complex. It includes location information (e.g., directions), a property overview, general office information, and other information. Also, please visit the GMHHOA Photo Gallery for snapshots showing the various buildings and surrounding grounds of the Goldmine Hill Condominium Complex. Thanks for visiting!

To tour the public Website, please use the navigation links on the left side or top of each page. We strive to keep the information on our Web pages as current as possible, so that you'll always have the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the complex and the Goldmine Hill Homeowners Association. Please notify the Webmaster of any broken links or send any comments/suggestions to improve the Website by sending an Email to Webmaster@gmhhoa.org. This contact link is located at the bottom of every Web page.

Topics

Location/Directions/Transist

The Goldmine Hill Condominium Complex is located near the center of San Francisco on Ora Way at the very top of Gold Mine Hill in Diamond Heights. The Complex is situated on seven acres, nestled under towering Monterey Cypress Pines ( San Francisco's official city tree). This bucolic setting is further enhanced by colorful gardens and lusciously landscaped grounds with breathtaking panoramic views of the City by the Bay.

Complex Location

The GMH Complex buildings are located at 43 through 95 Ora Way. The GMHHOA Business Office is located at 43 Ora Way, San Francisco, CA 94131-2531. The GMH Complex is conveniently located near the Diamond Heights Shopping Center and the San Francisco Police Academy. The Gold Mine Hill area is easily accessible via public transportation.

Driving Directions

For a location map of the GMH Complex and surrounding area, please use the following LinkFree link to view a dynamic MapQuest Map. You can zoom in or out and get driving directions to the GMHHOA Complex from any location.

Public Transit Connections

The Gold Mine Hill area is served by the following public transportation:

  • San Francisco's MUNI:

    • Bus Route #52 (Excelsior)— This bus drops you off at the corner of Diamond Heights Blvd. and Gold Mine Dr.; walk up the hill on Gold Mine Dr. and then turn left on Ora Way.

    • Bus Route #35 (Eureka)— This bus drops you off at the corner of Addison St. and Diamond Heights Blvd.; walk up Gold Mine Drive, turn right on Topaz Way, and then turn left on Ora Way.

      BREAKING NEWS: MUNI has proposed major changes to MUNI Bus Route #35. Currently, at rush hour, the #35 regular bus is packed until it at least gets to 24th street and no van will be able to substitute for that! It also isn't clear how regular this service will be. Therefore, we encourage everyone to please protest these changes now!

      • Recommended for Van Service to better match passenger loads and road geometry.

      • Service would be extended to Glen Park BART via Diamond Heights Blvd. and Diamond St. Would be rerouted between 21st and 24th St. to replace existing 48-line on Hoffman and Douglass.

      • Segment along Farnum, Moffitt, Bemis, and Addison would be eliminated.

      • Review the proposed new MUNI Bus #35 route change Map.

      • Learn more about the other MUNI route change proposals at: http://www.sfmta.com/cms/mtep/tepdraft.htm

      To submit comments/protest changes, please contact the following:

      • SFMTA Board of Directors
        1 South Van Ness Avenue
        7th Floor
        San Francisco, CA 94103

        Email: info@sftep.com
        Phone: 311 or TTY 415.701.2323
        Fax: 415.701.4502

      • Supervisor Bevan Dufty
        City Hall
        1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244
        San Francisco, CA 94102-4689

        Email: Bevan.Dufty@sfgov.org
        Phone: (415) 554-6968
        Fax: (415) 554-6909 

  • Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)—The nearest BART stop is the Glen Park Station located at 2901 Diamond St. at Bosworth. To get to the complex, catch the San Francisco MUNI Bus Route #52 (Excelsior) (heading towards Forest Hill Station) at the corner of Bosworth and Diamond St.

  • Plan your transit trip using the trip planner: TakeTransit Trip Planner

GMHHOA Complex Description

The Goldmine Hill Condominium Complex consists of eight residential buildings of three stories each with 204 total residential units (i.e., studios, studio-lofts, one bedrooms, and one bedroom-lofts) and one recreation/office building:

GMHHOA Building Address Units Unit Types/Notes
Recreation/Office Building 43 Ora Way N/A GMHHOA Business Office, recreation room, lounge/meeting room with kitchen—suitable for parties, and an outdoor heated pool and spa
Building A 45 Ora Way 24 one bedrooms & one bedroom-lofts (3rd floor)
Building B 55 Ora Way 24 one bedrooms & one bedroom-lofts (3rd floor)
Building C 65 Ora Way 24 one bedrooms & one bedroom-lofts (3rd floor)
Building D 75 Ora Way 24 one bedrooms & one bedroom-lofts (3rd floor)
Building E 85 Ora Way 24 one bedrooms & one bedroom-lofts (3rd floor)
Building F 95 Ora Way 30 studio, one bedrooms, & one bedroom-lofts (3rd floor)
Building G 80 Ora Way 24 one bedrooms & one bedroom-lofts (3rd floor)
Building H 60 Ora Way 30 studio, one bedrooms, & one bedroom-lofts (3rd floor)

These units are part of the San Francisco Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) and subject to income/purchase price limits (see the current 2008 Price/Income List).

For a detailed map of the GMH Complex, see the Property Map (opens image in a separate browser window).

For an overhead view of the GMH Complex and surrounding area (buildings and nearby streets have been labeled), see the Satellite Image (opens image in a separate browser window).

General Office Information

Office Hours

The GMHHOA Business Office (located at 43 Ora Way, San Francisco, CA 94131-2531) is open at the following times:

Day Time Notes
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m. N/A
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. Only Package pickup only.
Sundays Closed N/A
Federal Holidays Closed N/A
Staff List and Contact Information

The Goldmine Hill Office telephone number is 415-282-9969. When you call the office outside of normal business hours, you will reach the Answering Service where you can leave a message.

The current staff consists of the following personnel:

Title/Duties Contact Information
Onsite Property Manager/Facilities Engineer (e.g., general maintenance, custodial services, landscaping questions) Phone: (415) 282-9969
Fax: (415) 282-9970
Office Assistant (415) 282-9969
Security Guard Cell Phone: (415) 710-0394
Emergency Contact Information

Whenever there is an immediate threat of bodily harm to yourself or property damage due to fire, always Dial 911 or the San Francisco Police or Fire Departments!

Emergency Contact Information
Police/Fire Dial 911

NOTE: If you are calling from a cell phone in this area, it is better to call the SFPD direct at (415) 553-0123 or SFFD direct at (415) 861-8020 rather than 911. The direct numbers bypass the CHP you reach on 911.
San Francisco Police Department (415) 553-0123
San Francisco Fire Department (415) 861-8020
Onsite Security Guard Cell Phone: (415) 710-0394
Fire or Door Alarms (investigations and alarm deactivation) Alarm Response Committee Members
GMHHOA Office/Answering Service—After notifying the proper authorities, please notify the office of the situation). Outside of normal business hours, the Answering Service will refer emergency problems to the appropriate person. (415) 282-9969
CitiScape Property Management Group, LLC—After notifying the proper authorities, please notify the property management company of the situation. Phone: (415) 401-2000
24-Hour Emergency Cellular: (415) 487-3697
Fax: (415) 695-2999
General—Problems in the common areas (e.g., leaks/flooding, broken windows, mechanical breakdowns, general maintenance, vermin, insect infestation, etc.) (415) 282-9969

A Safety Message from the Board of Directors:

Be aware of your surroundings! Help keep GMH and Diamond Heights a safe place to live. If you are threatened or notice a person or incident that seems out of place, notify the SFPD. In an emergency, always call 911. For non-emergencies, you can call the non-emergency telephone number, (415) 553-0123, to report any criminal activity.

Also, please be sure to inform the GMH Office when you are going to be away for any length of time. This will ensure that we are aware of your absence in the event of breakins or a major emergency (e.g., flooding in units, fire, earthquake, etc.).

To find out what's going on in the Ingleside Police District on a daily basis, you can subscribe to a daily email from Ingleside Capt. Denis O'Leary. Just send an email to InglesideStationNewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and you will receive a daily email report of police incidents that occurred in the Ingleside Police District. Another great way to stay on top of things is to attend the monthly community meetings at the Ingleside Station in Balboa Park. Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, call the Ingleside Station at (415) 404-4000.

Here are a couple of useful SFPD-related Websites:

Property Management

As of 09/01/07, the GMHHOA property is managed by CitiScape Property Management Group, LLC. Their official Website is: www.citiscapesf.com.

You can contact the GMHHOA representative at CitiScape Property Management Group by any of the following methods:

  • Telephone (normal business hours): (415) 401-2000

  • 24-Hour Emergency Cellular: (415) 487-3697

  • Fax: (415) 695-2999

  • Website: www.citiscapesf.com

  • Contacts:

  • CitiScape Mailing Address:

    CitiScape Property Management Group, LLC
    3450 Third Street
    Suite 1A
    San Francisco, CA 94124

NOTE: When contacting the property management representative make sure that you reference the Goldmine Hill Homeowners Association (GMHHOA) and identify yourself as a resident in your message.

IMPORTANT: After-hour calls to property management company and/or the GMH office may result in a charge, even if no work is done. Often, people think they are calling the GMH business office, but in fact the GMH phone line is switched over to an answering service after the office closes. The answering service then relays your call to a representative who is hired by the property management company to be on call to fix emergency problems that are the responsibility of the Association and not individual units.

For problems inside your own unit (e.g.,  heating problem, overflowing toilet, cable/satellite reception, etc.), you must hire your own vendor to fix the problem. If you do not know whom to call, you can ask at the GMH Office for a recommendation during normal business hours Monday through Friday. After business hours, look in the yellow pages.

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