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MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 2002 PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING
held at Youth Guidance Center Room 328 375 Woodside Ave San Francisco, CA 94127

The minutes of this meeting set forth all actions taken by the Commission on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up

1.          (ACTION) Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 5:45pm by the Chair. Comm. Dupre was present at the gavel. The Chief, G. Tucker, D. Sanders, L. Jackson-Simpson were present for the Dept.
2.          (ACTION) Approval of March 19, 2002 meeting minutes.
With corrections pointed out by the Chief and Comm Richard, the minutes were approved.
(public comment) None
3.          Public comment on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Juvenile Probation Commission
There was none.
4.          (ACTION) Review and possible approval of the LCRS Advisory Committee Protocols, and appointment of committee members.
Comm Richard said that he had talked to Rosa Sanchez about the current protocols and she wanted to see a plan for how it would be implemented. Comm. Richard repeated some of the points he made to Sanchez: that committee members would not have access to youth files, will not appear at LCRS unannounced or unexpected by LCRS staff.
He restated the outcomes to be obtained by this committee (the three points in the report to be produced). He mentioned that he would do the appointments to the committee so that the Dept wouldn't be seen as "stacking" the committee. The Chief will submit names of who he thinks could represent the Dept (from LCRS staff, Probation staff, LCRS youth council, LCRS parent) and Comm. Richard will select from that. Comm Dupre said that he spoke with the Delinquency Prevention Commission and they will refer a member. The Chief reported that James Calloway of the JJC would be participating. He asked Comm. Richard who among the CBOs he would consider.
After a short discussion, it was decided that the duration of the committee would be from May 1 to November 1, 2002, with a report submitted no later than Nov. 30, 2002.
Comm Dupre suggested that once the appointments were made, Comm Richard convene a meeting of the committee here at YGC to orient them and clarify the goals. He asked if this could be done before the end of April.
Comm. Richard said that he wanted the committee to follow the LCRS Comprehensive Plan (produced by the Dept)
(public comment) There was none.
5.          (DISCUSSION) SLUG organic garden project at LCRS.
Nicole Delgado, Cory Calandra represented SLUG. They passed out an informational packet that introduced what SLUG does overall, and briefly described some of their activities; serving adults in employment training/literacy. They work in many civic venues, including YGC. In their youth programs (14-18 yrs), at risk youth are trained in various sites.
The program at LCRS: since 1999 they have done an afterschool program in horticulture/nursery/landscape management. The programs are supported through sales of SF native plants, supplemented with a variety of small charitable grants. No Dept funds support this program. The program runs Tues-Thurs from 3:15-5pm. N. Delgado is there M-F 10 am to 6 pm. The collaboration with the Volunteer Auxiliary would include an advanced component, training in organic agriculture. (a fuller description is found in the information packet). They hope to develop this program into a self-supporting, revenue generating program.
There are 5 students in the program currently.
Comm. Dupré suggested that SLUG keep in contact with the Volunteer Auxiliary so as to avoid the concerns raised at the last Program Comm. meeting.
The Chief said he was ready to sign the agreement, C. Calandra said it was at the City Attorney's office.
The Chief asked if there was a possibility of SLUG guaranteeing jobs for those youth that complete their program. He said that this was one of the goals for the youth at LCRS, to either go on to a job or future education.
He also asked if they could consider adding landscaping to their work at LCRS, under contract.
The Committee and the Chief thanked SLUG for their work and willingness to work with the Dept in coming up with good services for the youth.
(public comment) There was none.
6.          (DISCUSSION) Concluding report on the horse program at LCRS.
Comm. Dupré said that he received an email from Ms. Klingele in regards to this issue and said that she was satisfied that the issue was put to rest. At this point, the horses are no longer at the ranch.
(public comment) There was none.
7.          Announcements, requests for future agenda items:
The Chief commented that there is a draft of the LCRS Comprehensive Plan being passed around for review, and suggested that at some time he expects to bring a revised document to the Committee for review and comment.
(public comment) There was none.
8.          (ACTION) There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 pm.

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