San Francisco Youth Commission
Special Meeting
Minutes
Monday, December 22, 2008
5:00-8:00pm
City Hall, Room 278
There will be public comment on each item.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jones at 5:20pm.
Commissioners present: Tsibulskaya, Marshall-Fricker, Jones, Erlikh, Lobo, Recinos, Frierson, Balcazar, Lunsford, Martinez, Quesada
Commissioners absent: Gee, Lau, Espanol, Oliva, Castaing
Staff present: Gillian Bogart, Peter Lauterborn, and Julia Sabory
2. Approval of Agenda
Commissioner Quesada motioned to approve the agenda, and Marshall-Fricker seconded, with unanimous commission approval.
3. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Quesada motioned to approve the minutes, and Marshall-Fricker seconded, with unanimous commission approval.
4. Public Comment on Items not on Agenda
No public comment made at this time.
5. Staff Report
Gillian Bogart, staff, informed the commissioners that the meeting was a starting point for budget work, and that Margaret Brodkin will be presenting the community needs assessment at the next meeting on January 5, 2009. Bogart stated that the needs assessment will be informative for the executive committee as budget priorities are identified.
6. New Business
A. Presentation re: The City Budget Process by Chelsea Boilard of Coleman Advocates.
Boilard presented a basic overview of the San Francisco budget process, explaining the role of the mayor, board of supervisors, and controller. Also explained was the break down of the $6.5million budget, with $3 billion in the general fund, including discretionary spending and set-asides. Community member David Pilpel provided valuableinput during this discussion and helped to explain the historical context ofbudget advocacy in SF. Commissioners looked at a number of hypothetical situations and were given an opportunity to think from the perspective of a low-middle income mother.
B. Committee breakout session and determination of budget priorities.
Commissioners broke into groups by the committees that they participate in, including Youth Justice, Education and Employment, Planning, Land Use and City Services, and Health and Wellness. They had discussions about the basic needs of members of their community. Community member David Pilpel participated in discussion of the budget priorities, including priorities in the realm of health services.
7. Old Business
A. Discussion and possible action re: Resolution urging SFMTA to issue youth rate passes for all high school students, presented by Commissioner Tsibulskaya.
Commissioner Tsibulskaya moved that that item be tabled for future discussion, seconded by Martinez, with unanimous approval.
B. Discussion and possible action re: Letter to principle of Mission High School encouraging partnership with Mission Community Based Organization, HOMEY, presented by Chairman Jones.
Commissioner Quesada moved to table the item, Lobo seconded, with unanimous commission approval.
8. Announcements (This includes Community Events)
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10pm.
10. Holiday Dinner at Bodega Bistro, 607 Larkin St