San Francisco
Youth
Commission
DATE: Monday, March 18, 2002
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall, Room 416
1. Call to Order and Roll Call: Commissioner Valdez called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. Commissioners Present: Allison, Arreguin, Chang, Fosselman, Geodzhayev, Jacot-Bell, Kwong, Lantz, Olawale, Valdez, Villaluna. Absent: Commissioners Campeau, Martin, Mejia, Ramos, and Vedad Staff Present: Nicole Derse, Colleen Montoya, Ron McCan
2. Motion to approve agenda: There was a motion to strike item 10B from the agenda. Motion approved. There was a motion to approve the agenda. Motion Approved.
3. Approval of the Minutes March 4, 2002: There was a motion to approve the minutes. Motion Approved.
4. Staff Report: Nicole updated everyone on the media training to be held on Saturday 3/23 in room 421. She also informed the Commission that the Committee binders were updated with all of their current information. She reminded the Commission that we will be gearing up for lots of outreach presentations in April, so please check your availability.
Ron updated the Commission on the logistics for Speak Up For Kids Day. He reminded everyone that the How to Lobby When You’re Not A Lobbyist training will be held on Monday3/25 and Tuesday 3/26 at 2:30pm in room 421, and that Commissioners are encouraged to assist in facilitating these events. He also noted that the Commissioners who will be sitting in with Supervisors should arrive at 8am on Wednesday.
5. Officer Report:
Chair- Commissioner Valdez reported on his meeting with Seth Steward on the Mayor’s Youth Economic Development Summit. He also reminded everyone about the District 6 town hall meeting on 4/6 at 1-3pm.- 201 Turk Street.
Operations Officer- Commissioner Lantz deferred his report to the agenda.
Community Affairs Officer- Nicole passed out the outreach calendar in Commissioner Villaluna’s absence. She also passed around the final proof for the poster and asked for comments and suggestions.
Media & Public Relations Officer- Commissioner Allison will be meeting with John Avalos on Friday to discuss the Speak UP For Kids Day press release and press conference. She also announced the article in the SF Bay Guardian which featured Commissioners Villaluna and Jacot-Bell.
Government Affairs Officer- Commissioner Arreguin encouraged everyone to participate in
Speak Up For Kids Day. He also passed out copies of the Commissions response to the referral
from the Board of Supervisors that was voted on at the last meeting.
6. Committee Report:
Youth Justice Committee - The Youth Justice Committee reported on tour at the CARC facility. They also read Ben Rosenfield’s response to the Committees reccomendations..
Public Health Committee - The Public Health Committee reported on the Wellness Center hearing. The date is tentatively set for 4/18 at 4:30pm.
Youth Recreation & Services Committee - The Youth Recreation & Services Committee is in the process of reviewing the Rec & Park Departments budget. They are also working on the Skateboard Hearing on 4/11.
Executive Committee: The Executive Committee had no report.
Education Committee: The Education Committee is continuing to work on Phoenix High Schoolthey will be attending the joint Board of Supervisors/ Board of Education Committee meeting.
Housing Committee - The Housing Committee had no report.
7. Public Comment on Items not on Agenda: There was no public comment.
8. Announcements: The Youth Commissioners announced various community events.
9. Legislation Introduced:
A. Discussion re: Resolution Urging the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, and Other Invested Parties, to Examine and Implement Integrated Mental Health/Substance Abuse Programs in Concurrence with Supportive Housing. Commissioner Allison introduced the item.
10. Old Business:
A. Discussion and possible action re: Amending the Youth Commission Bylaws Section II, Article G: Purpose and Duties [Commissioner Arreguin]. Commissioner Arreguin introduced the item. There was a motion to ammend the item to read: the full Commission by a majority vote (9 members), shall determine the members to present the Annual Report. In Favor: Commissioner Allison, Arreguin, Jacot-Bell, Chang, Fosselman, Geodzhayev, Kwong, Lantz, Olawale, Valdez. The amendment was approved. There was a motion to approve the item with amendments. In Favor: Commissioner Allison, Arreguin, Jacot-Bell, Chang, Fosselman, Geodzhayev, Kwong, Lantz, Olawale, Valdez. The motion was approved.
11. New Business:
A. Discussion and possible action re: Presentation by Seth Steward, Mayor’s Office, on the Mayor’s Youth Economic Empowerment Day to be held on April 13, 2002. Seth Steward and Chandra Lawrence presented on the Mayor’s Youth Economic Empowerment Day. They went over the goals of the day, and asked the Commission to serve as ambassadors to the community, and assist with helping with outreach. Individual Commissioners will follow up with Seth for more information.
B. Discussion and possible action re: Tony Litock, Bayview Youth Accountability Board re: Bayview Youth Accountability Board’s program and outreach. Tony Litock presented on the Bayview Youth Accountability Board’s program and outreach. The Youth Justice Committee will follow up for more information.
C. Discussion and possible action re: Certification of Commissioner Mejia’s resignation from the Youth Commission [Commissioner Lantz]. Commissioner Lantz read Commissioner Mejia’s resignation letter to the Commission. There was a motion to approve her resignation. Motion Approved.
D. Discussion and possible action re: Approval of Commissioner Campeau’s request for a temporary leave of absence from the Youth Commission [Commissioner Lantz]. Commissioner Lantz read Commissioner Campeau’s letter asking for a leave of absence from the Commission. There was a motion to approve this item . Motion Approved.
E. Discussion and possible action re: Resolution Commending the United Farm Workers of America, AFL-CIO and supporting the 2002 Cesar Chavez Holiday Parade [Commissioners Arreguin & Ramos]. Commissioner Arreguin presented the resolution. There was a motion to approve this item. Motion Approved.
F. Discussion and possible action re: Letter regarding the definition of Administrative Budget funding for the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families proposed 2002-2003 budget [Commissioner Arreguin]. There was a motion to table this item. Motion Approved.
G. Discussion and possible action re: Authorization of absences for Commissioners Arreguin, Campeau, Chang, Fosselman, Geodzhayev, and Vedad (March 4th Meeting). Commissioner Arreguin: excused; Commissioner Chang: unexcused. Commissioner Vedad was absent.
12. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.
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