REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 2005 - 7:00-9:00 P.M.
United Indian Health Services
1600 Weott Way, Arcata, CA 95521

X Jason Akana                                E Peggy Hobbs
E Rose Baker                                 X Maureen Johannsen
X Bill Daniel                                  E Samantha Love
E Dave Douglas                             X Antoinette Martin
E Morgan Douglas                         X Nadine Fleek
X Vincent Feliz                              X Josh Meisel

OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Martin, Matt Daniel, Doug Rasines, Jerry Fratus, Judge Reinholtzen, Judge Miles, Bill Nichols

1.0 CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Daniel at 7:00 P.M. A quorum was present.

1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
There was not a flag in the room.

1.2 INTRODUCTIONS
Members and guests introduced themselves.

2.0 ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.

3.0 CORRESPONDENCES
There were no correspondences.

4.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 9, 2005 REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Commissioner Martin and seconded by Commissioner Johannsen to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion carried.

5.0 REPORTS
5.1 ADMINISTRATION (Chair Daniel
Chair Daniel reported that he had the opportunity to attend an interviewing session for the hiring of a Director of Adult Probation Services. Chair Daniel thanked Doug Rasines for including the commission in this process and expressed his belief that an appropriate candidate has been selected. Chair Daniel also reported that there has been an individual who has expressed interest in joining the commission. This person's request for an application has been forwarded to Commissioner Dave Douglas. Finally, Chair Daniel reported that he has submitted the final versions of the inspection reports which include acknowledgement of UIHS and Mental Health

5.2 COMMUNITY RELATIONS
5.21 YSB/RCAA
Jerry Fratus reported that YSB/RCAA has been functioning relatively well despite recent budget and staff cuts. He also reported that the agency recently received a $500 donation from Wildberries.

5.22 NATIVE AMERICAN CONCERNS (Commissioner Feliz)
Commissioner Feliz reported that during the last Native American Concerns committee meeting, concerns were raised regarding the State Attorney General's report on juvenile crime. There was not a specific category for Native American youth. It was presumed that these youth were placed in the "Other" category. Commissioner Feliz circulated a print copy of this report. The next Native American Concerns committee meeting will take place on Monday, January 23 at 3:30 P.M. at UIHS.

5.23 CFS/MENTAL HEALTH (Bill Nichols
Bill reported that there was recently an all-staff meeting at the Regional facility to address "drift" which periodically occurs while implementing some of the evidence based practices. Specifically, it was determined that staff need to be aware of the way they frame discussion of youth's behavior. Instead of always criticizing negative behavior, staff determined that they should pay more attention to reinforcing positive behaviors.

5.24 REGIONAL FACILITY (Commissioner Martin)
Commissioner Martin reported that the Regional facility recently admitted an individual from Del Norte County. She also reported that she received a Christmas wish list from youth at Juvenile Hall. Some of the items requested include puzzle books and stationery, Play Station games with an E rating, candy, and socks. Commissioner Martin is seeking a similar list from the Regional facility.

5.3 VICE CHAIR JUVENILE JUSTICE (Commissioner Fleek)
Commissioner Fleek reported that she recently spoke with former commissioner Gary Sokolow. His wife and family are reported to be doing well.

5.4 DELINQUENCY PREVENTION (Commissioner Meisel)
Commissioner Meisel reported that he is in the process of contacting members of the Juvenile Justice commissions in San Francisco to research and develop guidelines for the release of juvenile offenders' names by the media. He also directed commissioners' attention to a report released by Amnesty International which contains statistics on juveniles sentenced to life in prison in all 50 states. The link to this report will be posted on the JJDPC web site in the Links section.

5.5 JUVENILE COURT
Judge Reinholtzen reported that his rotation as Juvenile Court judge will end at the end of the year. Judge Miles will take over the first week of January, 2006.

5.6 SWEARING IN
Doug Rasines was sworn in by Judge Reinholtzen as the new Chief of Probation.

5.7 PROBATION
Doug Rasines gave an update on the department's activities surrounding the Healthy Returns initiative. One of these activities is the development of a comprehensive assessment procedure for youth entering Juvenile Hall. In addition, the department is exploring ways of collaborating with other agencies such as Mental Health, CWS, and Public Health to develop comprehensive case plans for youth in Juvenile Hall. These plans would include services given during the youth's time in the hall as well as a long range discharge plan. Doug also reported that although the official 2006-2007 state budget has not yet been released, it appears as though Probation will not face the severe budget cuts experienced during the past several years. Finally, Doug noted that as Chief of the department, he hopes to emphasize collaboration between Probation and other agencies.

6.0 DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
6.1 COMMISSIONS BUDGET
Commissioner Martin reported that the commission has access to several pots of money and that the accounting staff at Probation have requested that some or all of these be combined into one larger fund. The small funds include a fund dedicated specifically for delinquency prevention activities, a fund which had been designated for Native American Concerns, the Humboldt County Celebrates fund, and a fund designated for special projects. It was moved by Commissioner Martin and seconded by Commissioner Feliz to move the Humboldt County Celebrates money and the FY04/05 special projects money into the current special projects fund. Motion carried.

7.0 COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
The January 11, 2006 regular meeting will be dedicated to commissioner training. There will be no agency reports or regular commissions business items during this meeting. Commissioners will receive a more detailed memo regarding this training prior to the meeting.

8.0 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.