2023-02-08 Youth Commission MinutesYouth Commission Meeting Minutes2/8/2023
Commission Members Present:
SamuelYi
Sophie Gerdes
Joanna Na
Naomi Machyc
Eemaan Bhatia
Mariana Yenter
Charlie Morgan
Joel le Walworth
Julie Andres
Lucy Lakefish
Staff Present
Casey Colley
Councilmembers Present:
Diane Buckshnis
I. ROLL CALL & ABSENCES
Sam moved to call the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
Julie read the land acknowledgment statement.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Sam made motion to approve th is weeWs agenda; no alternation, Seconded by Joelle, The motion
passed unanimously.
III. APPROVALOF MEETING MINUTES OFJANUARY25, 2022
No meetingminutes due to internetoutage.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
No members of the public present
V. FORUM PLANNING
We received 84 responses and 75 are from the 13-19 age group.
Most people are interested in youth opportunities (Volunteering, schoolstuff,opportunities to
learn) -
Planning to do beach eleani ng on Earth Day.
Forum Sched u le
- 3:30 Setup (Be there by 3:30)
- 4:00 Event
- 5:05 Start introductions (5-10 minutes commiss loner intros., explanation of forum -t EYC.
Plug recruitment) &read land acknowledgement
- 5:15 First Table (15 minutes pertable, 2 minutesupassingperiod'°)
- 520 End of lasttable session
- 5 30 Clean up (15 minutes)
Our main topics: Youth opportunities (Sophie, Joanna, Mara, Julie), mental health (Sam, Luny L,
Charlie), diversity (Eemaan, Naomi, Joelle, Lucy C)
We had time {around 15 minutes} to discuss about each topics
We are going to make signs for each station on forum day (sandwich board).
Commissioners should wear a youth commission vest on forum day.
Commissioners, please check GroupMe!
VI. ANNUAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL DATE SELECTION
Annual report toe ity council is going to be on June Gth 7:00 PM.
It will be about 10 to 15 minutes,
VII. JOSH BIN DAARTICLE DISCUSSION
When the topic settles down, revisit later.
Vill. DISTRIBUTING DVS POSTERS DISCUSSION
Candy and QR code For spreading knowledge of domestic violence_
IX. EARTH DAY PARTNERSHIP
We're going to have beach cleanup on April22.
They'll provide cleaning supplies,
Two spots on the beach,
X. FINAL COMMENTS
From Casey: Everyone have fun on Forum day_ Don't be too stressed and enjoyI
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Sam adjourned the meeting at 7.27 PM.