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YOUTH COMMISSION
AGENDA
MEETING OF November 4, 2019
Council Chambers, City Hall South, 1501 Truxtun
Regular Meeting - 4:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
3. SUMMARYREPORT
a. Adoption of the October 7, 2019 Youth Commission Minutes
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a. Review and Discuss "Sing Out, Speak Out" event survey results to determine public Youth
Commission outreach priorities for 2019-2020.
5. STAFF COMMENTS
6. COMMISSION COMMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: 11/4/2019 4. a.
TO: Bakersfield Youth Commission
FROM: Nathan Gutierrez
CREATED BY: Nathan Gutierrez
DATE: 11/1/2019
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SUBJECT: Review and Discuss "Sing Out, Speak Out" event survey results to determine public
Youth Commission outreach priorities for 2019-2020.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
On June 7, 2019, the Bakersfield Youth Commission held the inaugural "Sing Out, Speak Out' event at Riverwalk
Amphitheatre, in partnership with the City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department, to create awareness
within the community about issues that concern local youth.
Event speakers included city staff from City of Bakersfield departments including: Bakersfield Police, Visit
Bakersfield, Recreation and Parks, Solid Waste, City Councilmember Bob Smith and Mayor Karen Goh. Musical
entertainment was provided by local youth musician Ethan Chandler.
Youth event attendees were surveyed to determined local issues they feel are most important and where opportunities
to make a difference in the community may be present. Survey results were previously shared by City Staff with the
Youth Commission at the August 5, 2019 meeting. Further discussion of the results and the next steps for planning the
Youth Commission goals for 2020 have been delayed until now due to turnover in some Youth Commissioner positions
because of the expiration of Commissioner's term limits, requiring the swearing in of new Youth Commissioners,
including the Chair and Vice Chair positions, which occurred at the October 7, 2019 Youth Commission meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ "Sing Out, Speak Out" Event Survey Results Backup Material
Youth Commission "Sing Out, Speak Out" Event Survey Results
12 paper surveys
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1. What do you think the local city government does?
a.
Makes the city better
b.
Governs the city
c.
Helps regulate issues in the city
d.
Help the environment
e.
Help people feel safe
f.
Resolves issues around the city
g.
Makes decisions regarding funding
h.
Runs local programs
i.
I don't know
j.
Looks into local resident issues
k.
Makes rules and regulations to protect the community
I.
Takes care of community matters and concerns
2. What are some local issues you face or have concerns about?
a.
Migrant Farm Workers
b.
Youth Homelessness / Homelessness
c.
Drugs
d.
Human Trafficking
e.
Pot Holes / Poor Street Conditions
f.
Litter
g.
Pollution
h.
Unused Land
i.
Vaping
j.
Wealth Inequality
k.
Obesity
I.
Gas Prices
3. What role(s) do you see teens taking in local government?
a.
Social Media
b.
Graphic Design
c.
Community Service / Volunteering
d.
Giving ideas and leading by example
e.
School / activity involvement / program creation
f.
Help the local government make decisions
g.
Not taking an active role at all
h.
Oversees certain parts of town
i.
Make teens voices heard
j. Interning and learning from experienced staff
k. Influencers
I. Building Awareness
m. Volunteering and the Youth Commission
4. Where do you think the city government receives its revenue?
a. Citizens' taxes
b. State funds
c. Donations
d. Airlines
e. Tourist attractions
f. I don't know
g. Work for it
h. Events
i. Sponsorships