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2021-03-24 Youth Commission MinutesPage 1.1.1 Youth Commission Meeting Minutes, 3/24/2021 Commission Members Present: Chair Owen Lee Treasurer Sydney Pearson Secretary Brook Roberts Finn Paynich Brooke Rinehimer Audrey Lim Aaron Nateephaisan Commission Members Absent: Hunter DeLeon Zane Marulitua Co -Chair Jacob Sawyer Grace Kamila Staff Present: Casey Colley, Youth Commission Coordinator Shane Hope, Development Services Director Councilmembers Present: Laura Johnson Vivian Olson Presenters Present: Kim Pearson, PSRC Transportation Planner Maggie Moore, PSRC Urban Planner Lexi Abrahamian, PSRC Data & Planning Intern CALL TO ORDER Chair Owen Lee called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm over Zoom. Aaron read the land acknowledgment statement. II. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA Chair Owen Lee moved to approve the minutes of the March 10th, 2021 Youth Commission meeting with two revisions. Secretary Brook Roberts seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. III. PUGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL PRESENTATION The Puget Sound Regional Council came and gave a presentation about plans for the city of Edmonds by the year 2050. The presentation began with a brief overview about what the Puget Sound Regional Council (henceforth PSRC) does: "develops policies and coordinates decisions about regional growth, transportation, and economic development planning within King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties." The presenters shared that by 2050, the Puget Sound region is expecting a growth of 1.8 million more people and 1.2 million new jobs and that the purpose of the PSRC is to manage that growth by working with counties, cities, and other groups like the Edmonds Youth Commission to effectively plan for the future. The Commission split into breakout rooms which identified the desires of Edmonds' youth that would help the PSRC staff effectively manage the future growth of the region. The presenters concluded the meeting by Page 1.1.2 asking the commission members what new information they learned or what they are excited to see in future Edmonds. IV. REVIEWING MY EDMONDS NEWS COLUMN Since the last draft of our column for My Edmonds News was voted on, we discussed whether or not to address the concerns raised by Council regarding the pronouns request. It was decided that it would be best to discuss the additional revisions during a meeting. We should include our Instagram account at the bottom of the column for Edmonds residents to follow. Mayor Nelson would like to be referred in full support of the request. Perhaps we should also include that the Council voted in support of the request? We shouldn't respond to the concerns Council raised because there is no need to include that. MEN asked for an educational column, and this addition would add confusion or conflict to the request when it is unnecessary. Our alterations will include just adding the Instagram account and mentioning that Mayor Nelson is in full support of it. It is important to note that there will be pushback and criticism in the MEN comments section, and it is best that we don't respond. Other community members might take the time to respond to these criticisms. Chair Owen Lee moved to add the PROS Plan Representative selection as an agenda item before the final comments. Brooke Rinehimer seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. V. UPDATES ON INSTAGRAM TAKEOVERS Only one video has been submitted, and we are waiting on the rest. Please record and submit your video whenever you can. VI. SELECTING PROS PLAN REPRESENTATIVE Brooke has been in contact with Shannon and Angie (Director of the Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services Department) and will be representing the Youth Commission in the PROS Plan discussions between April and December of 2021. VII. FINAL COMMENTS Councilmember Vivian Olson: she appreciates what we do for the city. There will be a rally against hate at Esperance Park this Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm and volunteers are needed for translational services. Youth Commissioners are invited to volunteer or attend the event. ➢ Casey: waiting for waives from Jacob, Finn, and Zane. We also have anew Acting Police Chief, Michelle Bennett. Laura: suggestion for the Youth Commission to hold a meeting with Acting Police Chief Michelle Bennett. Page 1.1.3 Chair Owen Lee moved to invite Acting Chief Bennet to one of our meetings. Finn Paynich seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Chair Owen Lee adjourned the meeting at 7:30 pm.