2024-04-24 Youth Commission MinutesMeeting Minutes
Edmonds Youth Commission
Frances Anderson Center Room123
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
6:OOPM-7:30PM
6:00 P.M. — Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement: "We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this
place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time
immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty,
their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water."
- City Council Land Acknowledgment
Lydia read the land acknowledgment.
1. Roll Call & Absences (1 minute)
Mara, Lucy C., Cassidy, and Vivian, absent
2. Approval of Agenda & Meeting Minutes (2 minutes)
Sophia moved to approve minutes and agenda. Seconded by Charlie. Approved
unanimously.
3. Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker)
No members of the public.
4. COMP Plan Review (30 minutes)
20 year -long policy document for city planning -informs zoning and development
regulations along with budget priorities. Periodic update every ten years (last update
2015). Edmonds is projected to grow by 13,000 people over the next 20 years. Expressed
openness to collaborate with the Youth Commission on engaging the youth population
and developing the comprehensive plan.
5. Earth Day Debrief (10 minutes)
Marina Beach had 2 volunteers. Bracketts had —10 volunteers. Great weather this year.
There was not much trash on the beaches, so Casey suggested a beach cleanup during the
busy season.
6. Ivy Pull Planning (20 minutes)
Youth commissioners will arrive at 9:30 to Pineridge Park. Commissioners will send the
Ivy Pull Flyer to IB coordinators, honors society leaders, and post it on social media.
Michelle will share the event during city council final comments. Instagram Reel about
Ivy Pull will be made with whole commission at next meeting. Commissioners will bring
EYC sweatshirts.
7. End of the Year Presentation Work (20 minutes)
Charlie created a new version of last year's version to create a new version. Charlie filled
in information such as this year's seniors, goals, and mission statement.
8. Final Comments (4 minutes)
Casey's position will be ended June 30t'. Youth commission will continue. Sophie ended the
meeting at 7:30.
Adjourn — 7:3OPM
Next meeting: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 6:OOPM
Meeting Norms
1. Respect everyone's time by starting and ending on time
2. Respond or react to messages on GroupMe as well as emails
3. Follow up on responsibilities you commit to
4. Assume good intent of others; try not to be offended
5. Respect everyone's opinion
6. Give as much notice as possible for absences
7. Come to meetings with an open mind, be able to adapt to obstacles
8. Try out ideas
9. When ideas are proposed, be prepared to back them up (with a pitch or plan)
10. Respect the space - don't make a mess
11. Respect the speaker —don't talk over people and create a safe and comfortable environment where people can speak.