2.

(ACTION) Review and possible approval of minutes of November 29, 2006 meeting.

With spelling correction noted by Comm Beijen, the minutes were approved.

(public comments)

There were none.

3.

Public comment on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Program Committee of the Juvenile Probation Commission

There were none.

4.

(DISCUSSION/ACTION) Update on progress of girls’ services committee meeting.

Comm Beijen reported that the committee had reached agreement on the language for recommending the establishment of a girls’ unit in the Dept. (see attached) He emphasized that this was felt to be an emergency so that the work should progress expeditiously.  Jessica H Al-Tawqi said that they have already spoken with Nancy Yalon about the next meeting and having definite time sensitive deadlines for accomplishing the goals.

(public comments)

5.

(DISCUSSION/ACTION) Update on status of CBO contracts and services.

L. Holmes reported that most of the contractors have been paid in a timely manner, excepting one who was late in submitting paperwork.  Out of 47 contracts, only one remains to be completed.  He has not looked at the data being inputted into the CMS system yet.  They are looking to hire those other positions to work in this division, in the next month.  Holmes is acting Director of Community Programs at the moment.

(public comments)

Jessica H Al-Tawqi said that it is amazing that contracts are being paid in a timely fashion, and thanked L.Holmes for his work.

Maru Salazar commended L. Holmes on his single-handed work in the division, saying he’s been responsive to the needs of the contractors.

6.

(DISCUSSION/ACTION) Update on programs at Log Cabin Ranch.

Item was tabled to the next meeting.

(public comments)

There were none.

7.

(DISCUSSION/ACTION) Update on programs operating in Juvenile Hall.

D. Doyle recapped what’s been happening since moving the kids to the new hall.

The youth were all moved in on Dec 29.  There are a number of issues in the mechanical systems that do not work properly, but are being resolved.  There are no severe compromises of safety or security.  The old structures are being torn down as of yesterday.  While the design of the new structure is more like a jail, there have been fewer behavior problems with the kids.  The space “forces” staff and youth to be in closer proximity but there seems to be a more relaxed atmosphere.  There is still a problem with movement within the facility, from the unit to schools, medical, court, visiting, and processes are still being developed to overcome these issues.  The youth seem to do well in the school, off the units, but it is a supervision nightmare.

Comm Fetiçō asked about availability of supplies. Doyle said there aren’t any problems right now.

They are using OT because they do not have enough staff.  There are 5 units in operation. The classification system does not allow for “perfect” separation into units so it might lead to some overcrowding in one or two units.  They no longer have the waiver from standards for the capacity of each unit. Now they have to comply with the Corrections Standards Authority again.

(public comments)

There were none.

8.

(DISCUSSION) Public comment on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Program Committee of the Juvenile Probation Commission
Jessica H. Al-Tawqi suggested the Dept review the Controller’s audit of the JH staffing, to see where their findings might be off and what needs to be done to get closer to a set of solutions to the problems now being experienced.

  9.

(ACTION) Announcements, future agenda items.  Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:13pm.