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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/09/2017  B A K E R S F I E L D Staff Members: Youth Commissioners: Christopher Gerry, Administrative Analyst Kobie Budak Caleb Blaschke, Management Assistant Kiara Frink Viridiana Gallardo-King, Associate Attorney Elyse Honaker Lorryn Carter Katie Collins Alejandro Ruiz Elizabeth Reyes Luke Garcia SPECIAL MEETING OF THE YOUTH COMMISSION Monday, January 9, 2017 4:00 p.m. City Hall North – Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Youth Commissioners: Kobie Budak Marisa Rose Edmonston (Alternate) Elyse Honaker Lorryn Carter Katie Collins Alejandro Ruiz Elizabeth Reyes Luke Garcia City Staff: Christopher Gerry, Administrative Analyst Caleb Blaschke, Management Assistant Viridiana Gallardo-King, Associate City Attorney Dianne Hoover, Recreation and Parks Director Kevin Barnes, Solid Waste Director 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS There were no public statements. Youth Commission January 9, 2017 Agenda Summary Report Page 2   3. NEW BUSINESS A. Elect Chair and Vice Chair of the Youth Commission Commissioner Ruiz nominated Commissioner Reyes for the Chair position. Commissioner Reyes nominated Commissioner Ruiz for the Vice Chair position. The Commission voted unanimously to appoint Chair Reyes and Vice Chair Ruiz. Chair Reyes called for a brief recess to reposition the seating on the dais. B. Adoption of Youth Commission Calendar Management Assistant, Caleb Blaschke, presented the meeting calendar for the upcoming year. He stated the meeting dates are determined by the municipal code, but there is some flexibility with revising the schedule. Vice Chair Ruiz moved to approve the calendar as presented. Commissioner Collins amended the motion by cancelling the July 3rd meeting. The Commission unanimously approved the amended motion. C. Discussion of Youth Commission By-Laws Associate City Attorney, Viridiana Gallardo-King, presented the proposed by-laws. She stated that the by-laws are consistent with other boards and commissions. Vice Chair Ruiz moved to approve the by-laws as presented. Commissioner Carter seconded the motion. The Commission unanimously approved the motion. D. Discussion of Recycling at Public Parks Mr. Gerry gave a presentation on the concept of recycling at City parks. His presentation included providing background on the item; identifying the City’s current recycling practices; examining the practices of comparable Cities; conducting a recycling experiment at various City parks; outlining recycling costs and the City’s current economic conditions; and presenting the City staff recommendation, i.e., not to pursue recycling at City parks. Vice Chair Ruiz moved to recommend approval of City staff’s recommendation. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion. The Commission recommended approval of City staff’s recommendation; Commissioner Garcia voted against the recommendation (in error). 4. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.