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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
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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.