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City and County of San Francisco

June 2, 2003

Monday, June 2, 2003

5:00 pm

City Hall, Room 416

There will be public comment on each item.

  1. Call to Order and Roll Call: Commissioner Allison called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm.

    Commissioners Present: Commissioners Allison, Berger, Bretschneider, Chang (TARDY), Cottrell, Fichelson, Gin, Koeppel, Lantz, Mourning (TARDY), Powell, Villaluna, Virgen Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Chan, Koeppel, Powell Staff Present: Nicole Derse, Colleen Montoya, Ron S. McCan

  2. Approval of the Agenda: There was a motion to approve the agenda. Motion Approved unanimously.
  3. Approval of the Minutes of May 19, 2003: There was a motion to approve the minutes.Motion Approved unanimously.
  4. Staff Report:

    The staff announced various upcoming meetings. They also reminded the Commission that the final meeting of the 2002-2003 term will be held on June 16, 2003.

  5. Committee Report:

    Public Health Committee- The Pubic Health Committee met with Thomas Simpson from the Afro Solo Festival. He wants the Commission to get involved with their HIV awareness program.

    Education- The Education Committee announced that the SRO/Car 29 Resolution went before the Board of Education on Tuesday, and the Board of Education will re-open the MOU regarding moving the SRO’s to the perimeter of schools

    Youth Justice: Commissioner Villaluna gave a report back on the Committee’s visit to Log Cabin Ranch.

    Housing: The Housing Committee is working on a resolution regarding the STEP program.

    Youth Recreation & Services Committee: The Youth Recreation & Services met with the Recreation & Parks Department. They would like the Youth Commission to have a page in the Youth Olympics Brochure. they would als o like to have a Youth Commissioner to participate in the opening ceremonies.

    Executive Committee- The Executive Committee discussed the State of the Youth Address to the Board of Supervisors, and the end of the term celebration at Chevy’s.

  6. Officer Report

    Operations Officer: Commissioner Lantz reported that there will be no social event for the month of June. He also asked Commissioners to fill out their outreach data forms and return them.

    Community Affairs Officer: Commissioner Villaluna asked everyone to please turn in their outreach numbers ASAP. She also needs someone to attend the final meeting of the Sexual Exploitation of Youth Task Force on 6/20 at 10:30 am.

    Media and Public Relations Officer: Commissioner Fichelson had no report.

    Chair: Commissioner Allison announced that this will be her final meeting. She also reported that Supervisor Maxwell will be meeting with a group of youth from Bayview regarding the resolution she assisted them with.

    Government Affairs: Commissioner Gin reminded everyone that the deadline for the annual report is 5:00pm on 6/11.

  7. Public Comment on Items not on Agenda:

    There was no Public Comment

  8. Legislation Introduced [There will be no action taken on this item]
  1. Resolution Urging the San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic to make an extensive effort to enhance pedestrian safety on Sloat Blvd. at Forest View Drive and 26th Avenue, by adding flashing crosswalk lights. Commissioner Mourning introduced this item.
  2. Resolution urging the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to help the future and current post-foster care youth of San Francisco by fighting to save the Supportive Transitional Emancipation Program (STEP). Commissioner Virgen introduced this item.

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. Commissioners Chang, Mourning, Berger and Ramos reported on their meeting with Ben Rosenfield’s assistant. Commissioner Berger spoke with James Alexander from DPH regarding the ZAP Program. He reported the that they are prioritizing programs that offer methadone treatments and residential programs.
  2. Discussion and possible action re: Voter Registration at Community Colleges. Commissioner Villaluna updated the Commission on her meeting with California Community Colleges Consultation Council
  3. Discussion and possible action re: Proposed Muni fare increases. Commissioners Chang and Mourning reported on this item. Commissioners Gin and Villaluna are interested in working on this item.

10. New Business

  1. Discussion and possible action re: Authorization of Absences for Commissioners Fichelson & Ramos (May 19th meeting). Commissioner Fichelson: Excused. Commissioner Ramos: Excused.
  2. Discussion and possible action re: Update on the status of the SFUSD's Student Advisory Council. Commissioner Lantz read a copy of a memo that he prepared to send to the Superintendent regarding the SAC and their mission and purpose. Peter Laudemore and Jason Wong from the Student Advisory Council answered questions for the Commission, and noted that they would be more comfortable with the Commission sending something supporting their bylaws, as any thing asking for definition of the SAC could be damaging to the group. Commissioners Villaluna and Cottrell will write a resolution supporting the SAC’s bylaws and introduce it at the next meeting.
  3. Discussion and possible action re: Resolution Supporting the Present and Continued Collection of Information Regarding Race, Ethnicity and National Origin. Commissioner Allison informed the Commission about her conversation with Amy Ackerman, Deputy City Attorney, regarding this resolution. After much discussion, the City Attorney’s office decided that the Youth Commission is not able to pass this resolution, however, they offered many other alternatives for the Commission to weigh in on this subject. As Commissioner Allison is leaving the Commission, she asked is anyone would be interested in following up and working on this issue. Commissioners Lantz and Fichelson are interested in working on this issue, and will meet with Commissioner Allison.
  4. Discussion and possible action re: Commending Guerrero House as a remarkable transitional Housing Unity for houseless youth between the ages of 18-23, as well as having a bilingual continuum of services and an aftercare program for former clients. Commissioner Villaluna introduced this item. There was a motion to pass this resolution. Motion Approved.
  5. Discussion and possible action re: Report back from POWER SUMMIT 2003 Held on Saturday, May 17, 2003. Commissioners Cottrell, Villaluna, Chang and Virgen reported on this item.
  6. Discussion and possible action re: Report Back from Commissioners Cottrell and Gin on the Glocal Youth Summit in Rome, Italy. Commissioners Cottrell and Gin reported on this item and showed pictures from their trip to Rome.

 

 

11. Items for next Agenda

  • SAC Resolution

 

12. Announcements [This includes Community Events]

The Commissioners announced various upcoming community events.

13. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm

Next Meeting Date: Monday, June 16th , 2003 - 5:00 pm, City Hall, Room 416

Last updated: 9/4/2009 9:36:24 AM