Youth Justice Committee - June 28, 2016 - Minutes

Meeting Date: 
June 28, 2016 (All day)

San Francisco Youth Commission
Youth Justice 
Draft - Minutes
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
4:00-5:00 PM
City Hall, Room 345
1. Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl.
San Francisco, CA 94102

There will be public comment on each item.

Members: Cecilia Galeano (Co-Chair), Jessica Calderon (Co-Chair), Grace Pating, Hatim Mansori


1. Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 4:11 pm. Commissioner Calderon was absent. There was quorum.

2. Approval of Agenda (Action Item)

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

3. Approval of Minutes (Action Item)

A. May 9, 2016
(Document A)

Commissioner Pating, seconded by Commissioner Mansori, 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)

Youth leaders from Youth Works stationed at Potrero Hill Health Center were in attendance. There was no further public comment.

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

A. Follow up on 2015-16 annual budget and policy priorities

• Commissioners discussed if it was needed to follow up with any supervisors or aides regarding their budget and policy priorities. Commissioners will decided, and schedule, these meetings by July 8th. Commissioners Pating and Mansori will communicate with other mayoral appointees to see if there should be a meeting with Mayoral staff.
• Commissioner Galeano will email the Center for Youth Wellness by the end of the night (and cc her committee and YC staff) to follow up on the process for a possible police training.
• Commissioner Galeano will reach out to Commissioner Calderon to email Sheriff’s department to follow up on the CIP Visiting Policy outreach brochure and if they still want to do this.
• No updates/info from the jail replacement working group. Commissioner Pating will email Angel from working group to see if they can come to the next YJC meeting to update the committee on what is happening. Or, if they can’t present, then to connect with YJC with any updates.

B. Review upcoming department budget presentations

Commissioners are unaware of the JPD budget ask regarding the cooking training program or astroturf installation issues. Commissioners will watch the budget meeting video before their next meeting so they can discuss this then. They will watch this video by the end of this week.

Commissioners need to know when the budget hearing is happening for police department in regards to Supervisor Avalos’ recommendation their budget be held until reform requirements are met. Committee will reach out to Commissioner Juarez regarding Supervisor Avalos’ recommendation.

C. Review recent updates on SFPD leadership changes

The Committee decided to read the findings from the blue ribbon panel and be prepared to discuss them at the next meeting. Staff will send them these findings.

D. Follow up on other committee priorities

Commissioner Galeano updated the committee on the recommendation for youth seat on the Police Commission. Commissioner Galeano approached the president of the Police Commission, Susie Loftis, at a Mo Magic event and she informed the Commissioner that the Police Commission wouldn’t know how to support a youth on the Police Commission.

6. Executive Committee Report

No one in attendance from Executive Committee

7. Staff Report


• Annual Report one page draft is due by 5pm tomorrow, June 29th. Commissioner Pating will start a google doc tonight. Cmmissioner Calderon has already started a list of accomplishments for the committee, others will add to it to create a draft.
• Staff invited Commissioners to attend the hearing at 1pm tomorrow for the Free City College legislation.
• Staff reminder returning Commissioners to sign up for the 1-on-1s with staff.
• Staff encourage Commissioners to close out their year by showing up on time, holding their meetings when they say they will, and continue with their responsibilities as commissioners.

8. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 4:46 pm.