San Francisco Youth Commission
Economic Justice and Immigration
 Minutes
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
5:00-7:00 PM
City Hall, Room 345
1. Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl.
San Francisco, CA 94102

There will be public comment on each item.

Members: Madeleine Matz, William Juarez, Stephanie Li, Luis Avalos-Nunez

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 5:17 PM. Commissioners present: Madeleine Matz, William Juarez, and Stephanie Li. Commissioner absent: Luis Avalos-Nunez. There was quorum. Staff present: Leah LaCroix. There was no public comment.

2. Approval of Agenda (Action Item)

Commissioner Matz, seconded by Commissioner Li, moved to approve the agenda. There was no public comment. The motion was approved by acclamation.

3. Approval of Minutes (Action Item)

A. March 29, 2016
(Document A)

Commissioner Li, seconded by Commissioner Matz, moved to approve the minutes. There was no public comment. The motion was approved by acclamation.

4. Public Comment on Items not on Agenda (Discussion Only)

There was none.

5. Presentations (All Items to Follow Discussion and Possible Action)

There was none.

6. Business (All Items to Follow Discussion and Possible Action)

A. Brainstorm and discussion of committee priorities

a. Update on partnering with Peer Resources

Commissioner Juarez informed that he and Luis are still working on a resource document for Peer Resources at June Jordan School for Equity. There was no public comment.

b. Update on resolution for unaccompanied minors

Commissioner Juarez shared that him and Luis have experience scheduling conflicts, and have not been able to meet in person to work on the resolution. There was no public comment.

c. Update on CBA resolution

Commissioner Matz shared a research update, and asked that the second reading of the resolution be postponed until the May 2nd full commission meeting. There was no public comment.

d. Update on SFSU College of Ethnic Studies

Commissioner Juarez informed that students and faculty are still organizing to retain long-term funding for the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University. Commissioner Juarez will be reaching out to member of the Board of Supervisor on the issue. There was no public comment.

B. Review current pertinent legislation

The committee reviewed Legislation Introduced at the Board of Supervisors’ April 5, 2016 meeting. There was no public comment.

C. Discuss Budget and Policy Priority drafting

The committee decided to work on their budget and policy priorities draft independently and submit them to staff by Wednesday, April 13th. There was no public comment

7. Executive Committee Report

There was none.

8. Staff Report

Staff reminded the committee about the Vote16 Poster Contest, and asked the committee to share the announcement with their peers and networks. Staff also informed that the commission will be presenting their Budget and Policy Priorities in late May. Lastly, staff reminded the committee about the returning commission application is due on April 22nd. There was no public comment.

9. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 5:42pm.