San Francisco
Youth
Commission
Minutes
DATE: Monday, May 21, 2001
TIME: 5:00 pm
PLACE: City Hall, Room 416
1. Call to Order and Roll Call: Commissioner Howard-Johnson called The meeting to order at 5:00pm. Commissioner’s Present: Allison, Arreguìn-Ferñandez (TARDY), Geodzhayev, Howard-Johnson, Lockett, Martin, Matranga (TARDY), Meksavan, Smith, Valdez, Vedad, Villaluna Absent: Commissioners Bell, Bonilla, Fosselman & Lantz Staff Present: Nicole Derse, Ron S. McCan, Colleen Montoya
2. Motion to approve agenda: Agenda approved.
3. Approval of the Minutes May 7th : Minutes Approved with amendments.
4. Staff Report:
Colleen began to talk about the plans for the Commission during the summer and asked if Commissioners would be interested in meeting through July. Everyone agreed that the Commission should meet during the summer and the final meeting would be on July 9th.
Nicole passed around a sign up sheet to find out who was interested in participating in different summer activities around the office, such as planning the retreat, the office move, etc. She also updated everyone on the status of the School Outreach Presentations.
5. Officer Report :
Commissioner Howard-Johnson, Chair - Commissioner Howard-Johnson reported on the school presentations.
Commissioner Villaluna, Operations Officer - Commissioner Villaluna She also gave a brief update on the 5th anniversary project.
Commissioner Valdez, Government Affairs Officer - Commissioner Valdez noted the four referrals from the Board of Supervisors.
Commissioner Allison, Community Affairs Officer - Commissioner Allison reported on upcoming events around San Francisco.
Commissioner Fosselman, Media & Public Relations Officer - Commissioner Fosselman reported on the status of the website.
6. Committee Report:
Education Committee - Commissioner Howard Johnson reported that the Education Committee was in the process of completing their report.
Culture & Urban Environment - The Culture & Urban Environment Committee had no report.
Public Health Committee - The Public Health Committee is working on their report.
Housing Committee - Commissioner Vedad reported that the Housing Committee is in the process of completing their report.
Juvenile Justice Committee - Commissioner Smith reported that they are trying to reschedule their tour of CARC. Date to be announced.
Executive Committee - Commissioner Howard-Johnson reported that the Executive Committee met on 5/20 and discussed the Annual report and the 5th Anniversary Celebration.
7. Old Business:
A. Discussion and possible action re: Insideye’s anonymous communication tools to improve school safety. Commissioner Valdez gave an update on Insideye’s software and read a letter he wrote supporting Insideye’s efforts. there was a motion to approve the letter and support Insideye’s efforts to improve school safety. Motion Approved.
B. Authorizations of Absences for Commissioners Bell & Martin. Commissioner Bell was absent from this meeting. Commissioner Martin’s absences on 4/16 and 5/7 were both excused.
8. Public Comment:
Ruth Barajas from YouthLine came and asked the Commission to help advocate for YouthLine’s $50, 000 add-back. Commissioners asked Ruth to bring more information so a resolution can be written in support of the add-back for the next meeting.
9. New Business:
A. Discussion and possible action re: Referral from the Board of Supervisors, File 010884.
The Commission voted in support of this Referral.
B. Discussion and possible action re: Referral from the Board of Supervisors, File 010892.
The Commission voted in support of this Referral.
C. Discussion and possible action re: Referral from the Board of Supervisors, File 010898.
The Commission voted in support of this Referral.
D. Discussion and possible action re: Referral from the Board of Supervisors, File 010899. The Commission voted in support of this Referral.
E. Discussion and possible action re: Resolution urging the Board of Supervisors to urge the legislature to adopt and Governor Davis to sign AB 1261. This resolution was introduced by Commissioner Allison. There was a motion to approve the Resolution. Motion approved.
F. Discussion and possible action re: Resolution urging the allocation of funds for Summer Youth Employment Programs for the Board of Supervisors. This resolution was introduced by Commissioner Arreguin-Fernandez. There was a motion to approve this resolution. Motion Approved.
G. Discussion and possible action re: Resolution urging the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor to recognize stand for Children Day on June 1, 2001. This resolution was introduced by Commissioner Meksavan. There was a motion to approve this resolution. Motion Approved.
H. Discussion and possible action re: Resolution celebrating Female Role Models. This resolution was introduced by Commissioners Valdez & Howard Johnson. All Commissioners present announced the names of the women who have acted as positive female role models that they would like to have written into the resolution. There was a motion to approve this resolution. Motion Approved.
10. Announcements: There were no announcements
11. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:00p.m.
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