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City and County of San Francisco

March 3, 2003

DATE: Monday, March 3, 2003

TIME: 5:00 pm

PLACE: City Hall, Room 416

  1. Call to Order and Roll Call: Commissioner Allison called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Allison, Berger, Bretschneider, Brown (TARDY), Chan, Chang (TARDY), Cottrell, Fichelson, Gin, Koeppel, Lantz, Mattimore (TARDY), Powell, Ramos, Virgen, Villaluna. Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Mourning Staff Present: Nicole Derse, Colleen Montoya
  2. Approval of the Agenda: There was a motion to approve the agenda. Motion Approved unanimously.
  3. Approval of the Minutes of February 18th: There was a motion to approve the minutes of February 18, 2003. Motion Approved unanimously.
  4. Staff Report: Nicole informed Commissioners that the office would be closed for a staff retreat on March 5, 2003. She updated the Commissioners on the recruitment process for the 2003-04 term. She updated them on the status of the departmental budget presentations for the Commission. She informed the Commission of upcoming conferences and events.
  5. Committee Report:

    Youth Justice Committee- The Youth Justice Committee is finalizing their actions on the issue of police in schools with the Education Committee. They heard from a representative from Log Cabin Ranch at their last meeting about the proposed closure and have plans to visit Log Cabin Ranch. They attended the Juvenile Probation Commission's budget hearing.

    Public Health Committee: The Public Health Committee is continuing to work on the issue of confidentially at high school Wellness Centers. They are drafting a schedule for the student forums they plan on holding to get student input on the Wellness Centers. They are also starting to look at the Department of Public Health's minor consent policy.

    Youth Recreation & Services Committee: The Youth Recreation & Services Committee is continuing to work on a recreation center assessment. They also continue to be involved in the budget process for the Recreation & Parks Department.

    Housing Committee: The Housing Committee developed recommendations for the Department of Human Services on their proposed budget.

    Education Committee: The Education Committee gave a presentation to the Joint City and School District Committee on February 26, 2003. They proposed moving Student Resource Officers outside of schools and eliminating the Car 29 Program.

    Executive Committee: The Executive Committee met to review the agenda for the March 3, 2003 meeting.

  6. Officer Report:

    Chair: Commissioner Allison reported back on the presentation she did with Commissioner Gin at the Young Women's Health Conference on February 26th. She informed the Commission of an upcoming presentation on crafting legislation to youth at the Bayview Library.

    Operations Officer: Commissioner Lantz reported that Commissioner Brown would be stepping down from the Youth Commission and that a letter would follow. He also said that he is looking for a March social event for the Commission.

    Community Affairs Officer: Commissioner Villaluna told the Commission that she needs outreach numbers from them. She said that the outreach numbers for February are due on March 15th. She said that the bus stop shelter posters should be up this week. She also said that she is very busy lately and will not be trying to meet with people unless requested.

    Government Affairs Officer: Commissioner Gin updated everyone on the status of the Youth Commission and Student Advisory Council committee. She said that she is trying to schedule legislation meetings with all of the Commissioners. She listed various resolutions that Commissioners could be working on together.

  7. Public Comment on Items not on Agenda: There was no public comment.
  8. Legislation Introduced: There was no legislation introduced.
  9. Old Business

  1. Discussion and possible action re: Youth Commission Budget Advocacy for the 2003/04 Fiscal Year, including how the Commission will involve youth in the budget process:

Nicole gave updates on the proposed presentation to the Board of Supervisors' Budget Committee and on the upcoming departmental budget presentations to the Youth Commission. The Housing Committee said they wrote a statement to the Department of Human Services on their proposed budget cuts. Commissioner Chang said he spoke in front of the Recreation and Parks Commission on their proposed budget cuts. Commissioner Berger said that she spoke to the Health Commission on the Department of Public Health's proposed cuts. Commissioner Powell said he attended a Juvenile Probation Commission meeting regarding the department's budget. Commissioner Cottrell debriefed the Commission on the San Francisco Children Advocacy Network meeting at Coleman Advocates.

  1. New Business
  1. Discussion and possible action re: Authorization of Absences for Commissioner Bretschneider (January 24th 25th, February 18th); Commissioner Gin (February 18th); Commissioner Virgen (February 18th): There was a motion to excuse Commissioner Bretschneider's absences for January 24 and January 25. Motion approved unanimously. There was a motion to excuse Commissioner Bretschneider's absence for February 18. Motion approved unanimously. There was a motion to excuse Commissioner Gin's absence for February 18. Motion approved unanimously. There was a motion to excuse Commissioner Virgen's absence for February 18. Motion approved unanimously.
  2. Discussion and possible action re: Presentation by Phil Arnold on the Department of Human Services 03/04 Proposed Budget and cuts impacting children and youth. Phil Arnold, Director of Finance and Planning for the Department of Human Services, went over the proposed budget and its impact on youth. Commissioners asked questions of the Department regarding specific items. Phil Arnold said he would get back to Commissioner Villaluna regarding the Avenues to Independence Project Grant. Commissioner Koeppel said the Housing Committee had looked at the budget and urged the department not to cut CAL Works housing subsidies or the South Beach Family Resource Center.
  3. Discussion and possible action re: Presentation by James Alexander on the Department of Public Health 03/04 Proposed Budget and cuts impacting children and youth. Greg Sass, Chief Financial Officer for the Department of Public Health, went over the proposed 2003-04 budget for the department. He explained that the department faces huge budget cuts. He spoke specifically about cuts to Ark House, Westside Youth Awareness Outreach Program and the YMCA Urban Services/Huckleberry Youth program. Commissioners asked questions of the Department regarding specific items.
  4. Discussion and possible action re: Proposed SFUSD teacher lay-offs for the upcoming school year [Commissioner Chan]. Commissioner Chan explained the situation of proposed teacher lay-offs for SFUSD teachers. There was a motion to create and submit a statement opposing lay-offs and, if layoff are necessary, to look at various methods of determining the lay-offs, as opposed to just seniority. In favor: Commissioners Allison, Berger, Bretschneider, Brown, Chan, Chang, Fichelson, Gin, Koeppel, Lantz, Mattimore, Ramos, Virgen, Villaluan. Opposed: Commissioner Cottrell. Motion passed
  5. Discussion and possible action re: Referral from the Board of Supervisors, File 030233: Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend a new grant in the amount of $2500 from the State of California Department of Health Services, to implement a car seat bank program for pregnant and parenting teens.There was a motion to support this resolution. Motion passed unanimously.
  6. Discussion and possible action re: Referral from the Board of Supervisors, File 030329: Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the total amount of $200,000 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation under the Fiscal Year 2000 Park Bond Act: Regional Youth Soccer and Baseball Facilities for the renovation of the Soccer Field at Youngblood Coleman Recreation Center.There was a motion to support this resolution. Motion passed unanimously.

     

  7. Discussion and possible action re: Referral from the Board of Supervisors, File 030317: Resolution urging Governor Gray Davis to support California’s young children, working parents, and small and large businesses by ensuring continued funding for State III Child Care by signing AB4X.There was a motion to support this resolution and include a statement extending further support to the proposed Vehicle License Fee increase. Motion passed unanimously.
  8. Discussion and possible action re: Update on the Northern California Youth Commission Summit.Commissioner Cottrell gave an update on the "Power Summit". He said that the Summit will be held on May 17, 2003 and will include workshops, a panel of Youth Commissions and possibly a poetry slam at the end of the night. Commissioner Villaluna suggested also including workshops from the Youth In Policy Conference.
  9. Discussion and possible action re: Youth Commission statement on the status of the Youth Commission budget.Colleen went over the proposed Youth Commission budget and answered Commissioners' questions.
  10. Discussion and possible action re: Proposed Education Legislation Packet from Supervisor Tom Ammiano. Tanene gave an overview of the education proposals Supervisor Ammiano introduced at the March 11 Board of Supervisors meeting. Supervisor Ammiano said he wanted the Youth Commission's input and asked them to look over it and talk with his office about the specifics. Commissioner Ramos said that she would get more info and report back at the next meeting. There was a motion to continue the item to the next meeting and to have the Education Committee review it at their next meeting. Motion approved unanimously.
  11. Discussion and possible action re: Selection of members for the Joint Youth Commission and Student Advisory Council: There was a motion to appoint Commissioners Ramos and Cottrell to the joint committee, leaving one vacant seat for a Youth Commissioner. Motion approved unanimously.
  1. Items for next Agenda:

    Commissioner Brown: certifying resignation

  2. Announcements:

    Commissioners announced various upcoming community events.

  3. Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.

Next Meeting Date: Monday, March 17th, 2003 - 5:00 pm, City Hall, Room 416

Last updated: 9/4/2009 9:37:01 AM