To view graphic version of this page, refresh this page (F5)

Skip to page body

Meeting Information



Oversight_Panel

2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 

JUSTICE & COURAGE PROJECT

OVERSIGHT PANEL MEETING

 

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

9:00 am – 12:00 noon

City Hall, Room 408

San Francisco, CA  94102

 

AGENDA

 

NOTE: Public comment will be heard before or after each item. Individuals have 2 minutes for comment per issue.

                       

I.          CALL TO ORDER/AGENDA CHANGES                                                      ACTION
Action: To approve agenda for June 3, 2009.                          

 

II.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES                                                                               ACTION
Action: To approve minutes from meeting of April 1, 2009.

 

III.    REPORTS                                                                                  DISCUSSION/ACTION

 

A.  Governance Committee                                 Upton/Black

Beverly Upton and Kathy Black will report on the Governance Committee.  Introduction of Dion Roberts newest member of the Oversight Panel.  

 

B.  Audit Implementation Committee                 Theisen/Black

Ken Theisen and Ms. Black will report on the Audit Implementation Committee.  The next meeting of the committee will be held Friday, June 12, 2009, Bay Area Legal Aid, 50 Fell Street.

C.  Batterer Accountability Committee

     No report.

D. JUSTIS                                                          Upton/Staff

An update of the JUSTIS Project will be provided.

 

      D.   Family Violence Council                              Upton/Staff

Ms. Upton will report on the Family Violence Council.  The next meeting of the Family Violence Council is on Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 3:00pm – 4:30 pm, San Francisco Superior Court, 400 McAllister, Room 617.

 

     E.  Stalking Task Force                                       Marshall

Laura Marshall will report on the District Attorney’s Stalking Task Force.

IV.     OLD BUSINESS                                                                                    DISCUSSION/ ACTION

 

A.     Domestic Violence Cases/Trials                  Upton

Ms. Upton will provide an update on any current domestic violence cases that require attention or support.

 

B.     Department Head Meetings                        Murase

Dr. Murase will report on the most recent department head meetings.
a. Judge Mary Morgan (April 10, 2009)
b. Chief of Police Heather Fong (April 28, 2009)

c. District Attorney Kamala Harris (May 12, 2009)
d. Judge James McBride (May 29, 2009)

 

V.        NEW BUSINESS                                                                       DISCUSSION/ACTION

A. Rape Cold Case Presentation                                                           Russ Giuntini
Mr. Giuntini, Office of the District Attorney will present on Rape Cold Cases.   

VI.     PUBLIC COMMENT                                                                            DISCUSSION
This item allows members of the public to comment generally on matters within the Panel’s purview as well as to suggest agenda items for future consideration.

 

VII.  ADJOURNMENT                                                                                             ACTION

 

 

The next meeting of the Justice and Courage Oversight Panel is

9:00 am, Wednesday, August 5, 2009

City Hall, Room 408

 San Francisco, CA  94102

 

American Sign Language interpreters and a Sound Amplification System provided upon request with 48-hour advance notice to 415-252-2570. Translation into languages other than English is also available with 48-hour notice. Limited accessible street parking available.  Accessible MUNI Metro station in the Powell and lines are J, K, L, M and N.  Accessible MUNI Lines are the 30 and 45.  Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) will be available.  Meeting proceedings available in alternative formats.  In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products.  Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.  To obtain a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact the Department on the Status of Women at least two business days before the meeting at 415-252-2570 (Voice) or 415-252-2550 (TTD).  The Board of Supervisors has amended the Sunshine Ordinance by adding provision 67A.1.  The provision is effective as of January 21, 2001.

The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers, and similar sound producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting.  Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.

Explanatory documents: For copies of explanatory documents listed in this agenda, and other related materials received by COSW, please contact the Department on the Status of Women at 25 Van Ness Ave, Suite 130, San Francisco, CA  94102; phone: 415-252-2570, fax:  415-252-2575.   Also, to the extent possible, documents will be available on the COSW website at http://www.sfgov.org/cosw.

 

If any materials related to an item on this agenda have been distributed to the Oversight Panel after distribution of the agenda packet, those materials are available for public inspection at the Department on the Status of Women during normal office hours.

 

Know Your Rights under the Sunshine Ordinance: (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decision in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business.  This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review.  For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance, or to report a violation of the Ordinance, contact the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force at 415-554-7724.  To obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance contact the  Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, City Hall, Room 244, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102-4689, phone: 415-554-7724, fax: 415-554-7854.  Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can also be obtained from the San Francisco Public Library and on the City’s website at www.sfgov.org.

 

Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements: Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code § 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity.  For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA  94102; telephone (415) 581-2300; fax (415) 581-2317; web site: sfgov.org/ethics.