San Francisco
Youth
Commission
San Francisco Youth Commission
Minutes
DATE: Monday, September 18, 2000
TIME: 5:00 pm
PLACE: City Hall, Room 416
1. Call to Order and Roll Call: The meeting was called to order at 5:05 pm by Commissioner Bonilla. Commissioner’s Present: Allison, Arreguìn-Ferñandez, Bonilla, Fosselman, Howard-Johnson, Lantz, Martin, Matranga, Meksavan, Smith, Valdez, Vedad, Villaluna. Tardy: Geodzhayev, Lockett. Absent: Commissioner Asberry. Staff Present: NTanya Lee, Ron McCan, Colleen Montoya
2. Motion to approve agenda: Agenda Approved.
3. Approval of the Minutes of September 11th: Minutes Approved.
4. Staff Report:
A. Colleen’s Report:
Colleen read a memo received from Gloria Young, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors re: Election Campaigning. The memo explained that in no way were we to use office materials (i.e. computers, phone, fax, copier) to campaign. Also, we were not to keep any campaign literature (i.e. buttons, pamphlets, signs or other literature) in, on or around our desks at any time.
B. NTanya’s Report:
Ntanya gave a brief report on the Youth Commission database and how an effort is being made to make it more user friendly. She also issued a tentative schedule for the 10/7 retreat and explained the purpose of the day. Commissioner’s expressed interest in extending the Advocacy 101 and Strategic Planning sections of the retreat. NTanya also informed Commissioner’s about the Juvenile Probation Commission meeting. Commissioners Allison, Arreguìn-Ferñandez, Martin, Smith, Vedad and Villaluna expressed interest in attending the meeting. NTanya will follow up with them with more information.
C. Ron’s Report:
Ron issued the form for ordering business cards and explained that the forms were due by the end of the meeting. Ron also asked Commissioners to sign the school contact information sheet. He also stated that profiles were still needed from Commissioner Asberry, Fosselman, Geodzhayev, Lockett and Smith for the Youth Commission website, and should be turned in as soon as possible.
D. Election Process and Procedures
Colleen explained the role of staff to the Commissioners, and noted that Commissioners should feel free to come to staff about anything. She then went on and explained the voting process. The vote will be done by ballot. Copies of the completed self-nomination forms will be issued to the commission. Each Commissioner nominated for a position will have two (2) minutes to talk about why they should be elected for their chosen position. After that time, Commissioners will have time to vote by ballot. Ballots will be collected and counted by the Commission staff. Election results will be announced at the end of the meeting, and the roll call vote will be published in the minutes of this meeting.
E. Youth Commission Structure:
There will be a discussion at the retreat about the Commission’s Committee Structure. Commissioners would like to table the selection of the Committee’s until the 10/7 retreat.
4. Old Business:
A. Discussion and possible action re: Youth Vote 2000
NTanya gave an update on Youth Vote 2000. She announced that the Commission should attend some of the meetings for Youth Vote. Commissioners Arreguìn-Ferñandez, Howard-Johnson, Meksavan and Villaluna expressed interest in attending the meetings. Ntanya will follow up with those people. NTanya also mentioned that there was space for the Commission to have questions put on the Youth Vote Ballot. Some questions that the Commissioners came up with were: Have you heard of the Youth Commission? Do you feel you have a voice in government? Where did you hear about the Youth Commission? How has Prop 21affected you? Do you have any complains or concerns on how the city can help youth?
5. New Business:
A. Discussion and possible action re: "Silent Survivors Shout Out" Domestic Violence Event.
Commissioners Allison and Villaluna explained how the District Attorney’s Office asked Youth Commission to produce the event and that the D.A.’s office will support in any way possible. They then explained the purpose of the event was to bring attention to the silent victims of domestic violence. There was a unanimous decision to support the event.
Christina from the Violence Prevention Network (DPH) announced that they were also doing an event on 10/25 from 8-5pm entitled "Peace it Together". "Peace it together" is one day conference were agencies and others interested in preventing violence and promoting peace will join together and develop strategies to promote peace and prevent violence using a public health approach. Christina would like to see if there is any room for collaboration with the two events. Commissioners Allison and Villaluna will be in contact with the Violence Prevention network to discuss this opportunity further.
B. Discussion and possible action re: Election of Youth Commission Officers.
Each candidate gave a two (2) minute speech explaining why they should be elected for their position of choice. Roll Call Vote: [** Denotes Election results] Chairperson: Bonilla: Arreguìn-Ferñandez, Bonilla, Lantz, Matranga, Meksavan, Vedad **Howard-Johnson: Allison, Howard Johnson, Fosselman, Geodzhayev, Lockett, Martin, Smith, Valdez, Villaluna Government Affairs Officer: Lantz: Howard-Johnson, Geodzhaev, Lantz, Lockett **Valdez: Allison, Arreguìn-Ferñandez, Bonilla, Fosselman, Martin, Matranga, Meksavan, Smith, Valdez, Vedad, Villaluna Media & Public Relations Officer **Fosselman: Allison, Howard-Johnson, Fosselman, Geodzhayev, Lantz, Lockett, Martin, Smith, Valdez, Vedad, Villaluna Matranga: Arreguìn-Ferñandez, Bonilla, Matranga, Meksavan, Operations Officer: Arreguìn-Ferñandez: Arreguìn-Ferñandez, Bonilla, Lantz, Lockett, Matranga, Vedad **Villaluna: Allison, Howard-Johnson, Fosselman, Geodzhayev, Martin, Smith, Villaluna Abstain: Meksavan, Valdez
Community Affairs Officer **Allison: Allison, Arreguìn-Ferñandez, Bonilla, Fosselman, Geodzhayev, Howard-Johnson, Lantz, Lockett, Martin, Matranga, Meksavan,
Smith, Valdez, Vedad, Villaluna
Colleen announced that she will be contacting the members of the executive committee to schedule the first meeting.
6. Public Comment: No public comment.
7. Announcements: There were no announcements
8. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm
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