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City and County of San Francisco

March 21, 2005

DATE: Monday, March 21, 2005
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall, Room 278

1. Call to Order and Roll Call: Commissioner Lantz called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Chang, Copi, Der, Hall, Jackson, Lantz, Lazer-Smith, McLaughlin, Mourning, Rodriguez, White Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Herzallah, Kwong, Lauterborn, Moir, , Williams Staff Present: Colleen Montoya, Ron S. McCan, Ayoka Turner

2. Motion to approve agenda: There was a motion to approve the agenda. MOTION APPROVED.

3. Motion to approve minutes of March 7, 2005: MOTION APPROVED

4. Committee Report:

Youth Justice Committee – The committee is working on creating a list of questions for Bill Sifferman, the new Chief Probation Officer, based on survey results.

Public Health and Housing Committee – The committee discussed the Transitional Housing Task Force Resolution. They are also working on a viewing of the movie "Aging Out" and putting together a Youth Panel with Michelle Byrnes for after the movie.

Youth Recreation and Services Committee – The committee reported that they met with Josh Escrivel regarding the BMX park issues.

Youth Employment Committee – The committee is continuing to work on their proposed hearing.

Executive Committee – The committee discussed the agenda for this meeting.

5. Officer Report:

Chair – Commissioner Lantz reported that he attended the "Facing History in Ourselves" Conference.

Community Affairs Officer - Commissioner Williams was absent.

Operations Officer – Commissioner Mourning had no report.

Government Affairs Officer – Commissioner Jackson reported on upcoming Hearings.

Media & Public Relations Officer – Commissioner White that she is working with Commissioner Williams on a few upcoming projects.

6. Public Comment on Items not on Agenda:

 

7. Consent Calendar

There was no legislation on the Consent Calendar

8. Legislation Introduced

  1. Resolution urging the Board of Supervisors and the Recreation and Parks Department to support the development of a local BMX park in San Francisco for all ages and skill levels [Commissioner White]. Commissioner White introduced this item.

9. Old Business

  1. Discussion and possible action re: Youth Commission Budget Advocacy for the 2005/06 Fiscal Year, including the Commission’s participation in the upcoming Speak Up for Kids Day to be held on March 31st. Colleen gave an update on Speak up For Kids Day.

10. New Business

  1. Discussion and possible action re: Presentation by the Department on the Status of Women on its 05/06 Budget and the potential impact on children and youth. Emily Murase, Executive Director of the Department on the Status of Women presented the Department’s Budget, and aswered questions from the Commissioners.

  2. Discussion and possible action re: Presentation by the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF) on its 05/06 Budget and the potential impact on children and youth. Ken Bukowski, Assistant Director, Budget and Administration, DCYF, presented the Department’s Budget, and answered questions from the Commissioners.

  3. Discussion and possible action re: Referral from the Board of Supervisors - File 050470: Resolution approving the Community Needs Assessment developed by DCYF in accordance with Section 16.108 of the San Francisco Charter. There was a motion to approve this item. MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

  4. Discussion and possible action re: Youth Commission support of the 3% Initiative (youth-led initiative of the Children’s Fund) as a new joint project between the Youth Commission and DCYF. There was a motion to approve this item. MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

  5. Discussion and possible action re: Resolution urging the Mayor to ordain a Transitional Youth Task Force. [Commissioner Lauterborn]. Commissioner Copi introduced this item. There was a motion to approve this item. MOTION APPROVED.

  6. Discussion and possible action re: Resolution urging the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors to preserve the recreational park status of Big Rec Park, located at 9th Avenue and Lincoln, and to not convert it to a dog park. [Commissioner Mourning]. Commissioner Mourning introduced this item. There was a motion to approve this item. MOTION APPROVED WITH AMENDMENTS.

  7. Discussion re: Report back on Youth Commission Meeting with Mayor Newsom on March 16th. Commissioners Chang and Mourning gave a report back on the Commissioner’s meeting with the Mayor.

  8. Discussion and possible action re: Approval of Absences for Commissioner Hall (2/7, 2/22, 3/7), Jackson (3/7), and Kwong (3/7). Commissioner Hall: 2/7 meeting Excused; 2/22 meeting Not Excused; 3/7 meeting Not Excused. Commissioner Jackson: 3/7 meeting: Excused.

11. Items for next Agenda
12. Announcements The Commissioners announced various upcoming community events
13. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.

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