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City and County of San Francisco

March 15, 2004

Monday, March 15, 2004
5:00pm
City Hall, Room 416

There will be public comment on each item.

1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approval of the Agenda [ACTION ITEM]
3. Approval of the Minutes from March 1, 2004 [ACTION ITEM]
4. Staff Report [There will be no action taken on this item]
5. Committee Report [There will be no action taken on this item]
6. Officer Report [There will be no action taken on this item]
7. Public Comment on Items not on Agenda
8. Legislation Introduced [There will be no action taken on this item]

  1. Resolution commending and supporting the efforts of the Asian/Pacific Islander Youth Advocacy Network in the production of a community response plan for the Asian/Pacific Islander youth population of San Francisco and for serving the API youth population of San Francisco. [Commissioner Kuang]

  2. Resolution urging the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to urge the California State Legislature to continue to fund University of California outreach programs to high school students in San Francisco and statewide [Commissioner Kuang]

9. Old Business

  1. Discussion and possible action re: Youth Commission Budget Advocacy for the 2004/05 Fiscal Year, including how the Commission will involve youth in the budget process.

10. New Business

  1. Discussion and possible action re: Presentation by Majeid Crawford, Roots & Rhythm Playhouse, on community efforts to stop community violence through job creation.

  2. Discussion and possible action re: Presentation by Jeff Adachi on the Public Defender’s Office 04/05 Proposed Budget and cuts impacting children and youth.

  3. Discussion and possible action re: Presentation by Ken Bukowski on the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families 04/05 Proposed Budget and cuts impacting children and youth.

  4. Discussion and possible action re: Presentation by Michael Frank on the Recreation and Parks Department 04/05 Proposed Budget and cuts impacting children and youth.

  5. Discussion and possible action re: Resolution urging the Board of Supervisors to implement daily substance abuse treatment in San Francisco Youth Guidance Center. [Commissioner Williams]

  6. Discussion and possible action re: Board of Supervisors Legislation: Resolution supporting the Transitional Housing for Foster Youth Fund to provide safe, affordable housing and supportive services to emancipated foster youth.

  7. Discussion and possible action re: Youth Commission Statement regarding The San Francisco Unified School District’s Dream Schools Initiative [Commissioners Baires and Lauterborn]

  8. Discussion and possible action re: Resolution urging the San Francisco Youth Commission to urge the Berkeley City Council to continue to run the Berkeley Youth Commission. [Commissioner Lazer-Smith]

  9. Discussion and possible action re: Resolution urging the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and the Mayor to urge Senator Feinstein to vote for an amendment fully repealing Section 484(r) of the Higher Education Act. [Commissioner Shy]

  10. Discussion and possible action re: Commending Ms. Novella Smith for her work towards improving the lives of San Francisco Youth. [Commissioner Lauterborn]

  11. Discussion and possible action re: Resolution urging the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to urge the California State Legislature to place ACA 25, A Constitutional Amendment that will extend the right to vote in the primary elections to 17-year-olds who will be 18 by the time of the General Election, on the ballot. [Commissioner Champion]

  12. Discussion and possible action re: Authorization of Absences for Commissioners Cottrell and Fichelson (3/1 meeting), and Commissioners Fichelson, Kuang and Lauterborn (3/6 meeting).

11. Items for next Agenda
12. Announcements [This includes Community Events]
13. Adjournment Next Meeting Date: Monday, April 5, 2004, 5:00pm – Room 416

Supplemental documents for agenda items are available for review at City Hall Room 345. Minutes are also available on the Youth Commission Website at www.sfgov.org/youth_commission

ACCESSIBLE MEETING POLICY

The Youth Commission meeting will be held in City Hall, Room 416 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA. The closest accessible BART station is the Civic Center Station at the United Nations Plaza and Market Street. Accessible MUNI lines serving this location are: MUNI Metro Lines J-Church, K-Ingleside, L-Taraval, M-Oceanview, and N-Judah at Van Ness and Civic Center Stations; 42-Downtown Loop; 9-San Bruno; 19-Polk; and 71-Haight Noriega. For information about MUNI accessible services call 923-6142.

The Commission meeting room is wheelchair accessible. Accessible curbside parking spaces have been designated on the corners of McAllister and Polk, and Grove and Polk. There is accessible parking available within the Civic Center Underground Parking Garage at the corner of McAllister and Polk Streets, and within the Performing Arts Parking Garage at Grove and Franklin Streets.

If you require the use of an American sign language interpreter, a sound enhancement system, or a reader during the meeting, Calendars and minutes of the meeting in alternative formats; such arrangements can be made by calling Ron S. McCan at (415) 554-6446, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Late requests will be honored if possible.

Individuals with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities should call our accessibility hotline at (415) 554-8925 to discuss meeting accessibility. In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate such people, 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.

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 public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. The 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 Donna Hall by mail to: Administrator, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, City Hall Room 224 , 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102; by phone at (415) 554-7724; by fax at (415) 554-5163; or by e-mail at Donna_Hall@sf.gov.org

Citizens interested in obtaining a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance can request a copy from Ms. Hall or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the internet, at http://www.sfgov.org/bdsupvrs/sunshine.htm

Last updated: 9/4/2009 10:18:39 AM