Resident Advisory Board

    Agenda & Minutes

    March 25, 2026

    Meeting Date & Time


    Date: March 25, 2026

    Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

    Place of Meeting: Zoom


    Board Members:

    Michael Harris

    Royce McLemore

    Jaquana (Jae) Moses

    Kevin Gladstone

    Tanya Rouin

    Mark Galperin

    Thos Chapman

    Regina Talton

    Agenda

    • Call to Order - Attendance - Opening
    • Approve Minutes: February 25, 2026
    • Matters for Discussion
    • Section 8 issues - Regina
    • Pro Bono attorney for GGVRC - Royce
    • Hold RAB meeting at MHA April 22
    • Plan for meeting if Board of Commissioners attend
    • Letter to Board of Commissioners? - Regina
    • GGVRC Updates
    • Items for April 22, 2026 agenda
    • Meeting Adjourned


    Next Meeting: April 22, 2026

    Meeting Minutes


    Draft March 26, 2026

    Call to Order, w/Roll call: 3:06pm


    Attendees:

    Tania Santos da Silva, Regina Talton, Royce Mclemore, Michael Harrris, Mark Galperin, Thos Chapman, Miss Jae Moses, Kevin Gladstone, Kathleen Wyatt, Samantha Guzowski, Jaqueline Mendez, Susanne Joyce, Damon Yu, Christina Sierra, Michelle Pupiro


    Absence: None


    Items of discussion:


    • Review of RAB Mtg.2/25/2026 Mins. and Agenda : Tabled. Minutes Approved, as well as agenda.
    • Matters of Discussion:
    • Sec 8. Housing: Regina added to last month's agenda: Regina stated “she was prior informed not to discuss Individual issues within the RAB”. Royce commented, someone else may be experiencing the same issue…. Regina suggested to table the issues quoting “ Living Under Duress and facing an Eviction. Kathleen stated “ I” should speak with Susanne or my worker. Regina has done so, and Susanne has claimed to not received Regina’s Emails. Regina will follow-up with her on this matter.
    • Sacramento Mtg. Michael Reports: A definite educational experience. Budget for the Homeless, and Seniors so they won't lose their housing. Programs to do so. Michael will provide more information, upon receipt.
    • Royce: Needs a Lawyer for the GGV issues. Michael will meet w/her to discuss.
    • Next Mtg: April 29, 2026 on Zoom. May 27, 2026 in Person mtg. @ MH. Kathleen will get the invite BOC to our May 27, 2026 mtg. @ MH.


    GGV Concerns: Royce reports a mtg. w/HUD relating to Sec. 106 (GGV/ Historical Land Preserve). Who will provide the Land Preserve Maintenance? May 1st. Burbank will proceed with Phase 1 of the contract w/ GGV,RC,MH. Michelle stated “ she is aware of contracting out issues”.. Royce: Questioned Resident Employment Opportunities? 


    Micheal: asked Kathleen/Karen to fix the Zoom link to include a phone #. For members trying to get into the RAB mtg. Update of the letter to the BOC: Regina was to draft the letter and send to Michael for changes.

    Regina: will check her email to see if she sent the draft. Regina will follow-up. 

    Michelle: Presented the RAB Pub. Housing Report. Very Impressive. Michelle reports a better communication line w/residents. A statistical report w/ #’s Supporting the work done, and work in progress. AMP 2: has a New Hire GGV: has a New Hire. (1x. Per. wk.) A Partnership w/ WF and CDC. Participants to Employ, for Future Employments encouraged. Added: Library Vending Machine to 1 site. Hired: New Pest Control A 91% completion rate of completed work orders. Very impressive result.

    Michelle: Plans for further improved services to come.

    Royce: showed great appreciation to Michelle for the very informative information and would like to share the document with the residents. Michelle: stated this document was for the RAB. Nevertheless, agrees with Royce. Michelle will try to get approval to link a distribution to the public. Royce reiterated she would like to see Residents employed with companies contracted to do the work at GGV. Michael asked Michelle why there is a problem entering the homes of residents for pest control. Michelle: expressed the issues faced w/ entry into homes for pest control, while still pursuing the obstacles. 

    Royce: Complemented Michelle for her Presentation. As well as all RAB members.

    Mark: Expressed the importance of submitting the BOC letter and Motioned to Amend the 2/2026 minutes. Motion Approved.

    Royce: Note the quarterly meetings are not sufficient. Information is not being Read. She supports the 1x. Per mo. mtg. Of the BOC. Kathleen: Expressed concerns should come to MH 1st. Royce stated it does not hurt to inform BOC of the issues, as well.

    Tania: Commented and Complemented the “Positive work and Communications” between the RAB and MH. Micheal expressed appreciation for her comments.

    Royce: Would like the New Manager, Damon Yu to be introduced properly…Michelle introduced Damon and allowed him to share.

    Damon: stated that he is new and in training. He looks forward to work w/ the RAB.

    Mark: Complimented MHA for the bringing work back in-house from NanMcKay. Michael supported the compliment, as well as other RAB members, to Kathleen. Thos: in progress of updating the letterhead. Michael and he will work together to complete. 


    Next Mtg: April 29, 2026


    MTG. Adjourned: 4:24pm.


    RT Secretary.