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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/02/20 YOUTH COMMISSION AGENDAYOUTH COMMISSION AGENDA BAKERSFIELD MEETING OF November 2, /J/��(��//�[J� ; n THE SOUND OFSu2e1l� '�Y�'�1w T " � ��-� � � � �j q Conference Room A, City Hall North„ 1._6,00 Tr_uxtun 4 v Avenue Regular Meeting - 4:0 "0 M: www.bakersfieldcity.us POSTED ON 3� AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL City -9f SPECIAL NOTICE Public Participation and Accessibility November 2, 2020 Bakersfield Youth Commission Meetings On March 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive -Order N- 29-20, which includes a waiver of Brown Act provisions requiring physical presence of the Council or the public in light of the COVI D-19 pandemic. Based on guidance from the California Governor's Office and Department of Public Health, as well as the County Health Officer, in order to minimize the potential spread of the COVI D-19 virus, the City of Bakersfield hereby provides notice that as a result of the declared federal, state, and local health emergencies, and in light of the Governor's order, the following adjustments have been made: 1. The meeting scheduled for November 2, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. will have limited public access. 2. Consistent with the Executive Order, Councilmembers may elect to attend the meeting telephonically and to participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were physically present. 3. The public may participate in each meeting and address the City Council as follows: • If you wish to comment on a specific agenda item, submit your comment via email to the City Clerk at City_Clerk@bakersfieIdcity.us no later than 1:00 p.m. prior to the Youth Commission meeting. Please clearly indicate which agenda item number your comment pertains to. • If you wish to make a general public comment not related to a specific agenda item, submit your comment via email to the City Clerk at City_Clerk@bakersfieldcity.us no later than 1:00 p.m. prior to the Youth Commission meeting. • Alternatively, you may comment by calling (661) 326-3100 and leaving a voicemail of no more than 3 minutes no later than 1:00 p.m. prior to the Youth Commission meeting. Your message must clearly indicate whether your comment relates to a particular agenda item, or is a general public comment. If your comment meets the foregoing criteria, it will be transcribed as accurately as possible. All comments received during the meeting may not be read, but will be included as part of the permanent public record of the meeting. 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS KJIIW7111hUriFTT:Z7 74141car a. Adoption of the October 5, 2020 Youth Commission minutes 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discuss potential Youth Commission project ideas for FY 2020-2021 b. Vote on Youth Commission project 5. STAFF COMMENTS 6. COMMISSION COMMENTS BAKERSFIELD TFE SOUND OFSaN" 9* ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: 11/2/2020 4. a. TO: Bakersfield Youth Commission FROM: Nathan Gutierrez CREATED BY: Nathan Gutierrez DATE: 10/30/2020 WARD: SUBJECT: Discuss potential Youth Commission project ideas for FY 2020-2021 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Pursuant to City of Bakersfield Municipal Code 2.60.060, the Bakersfield Youth Commission is to "Host an annual youth conference to identify local youth concerns and needs and "Educate and inspire local youth involvement in relevant issues". In June 2019, the Bakersfield Youth Commission hosted a "Sing Out, Speak Out" event at the Spectrum Amphitheater in Riverwalk Park to educate local youth about city government and the responsibilities of some of the departments. They deployed a survey to engage local teens in the community to determine a number of concerns that could be discussed as potential topics to educate local youth with the assistance of City staff. Topics included: • Youth Homelessness • Litter • Smoking/Vaping These topics may once again be revisited and considered for a potential project; other ideas may be presented for consideration by the Youth Commission as well. Due to COVI D-19 restrictions, the Youth Commission shall consider the research and planning of a project that can be conducted virtually. Technology shall be considered and utilized as part of the the project planning and implementation. City staff are available to assist with technology and/or the planning of the project, including making presentations to the Youth Commission by request and with advance notice. f ' Motion by Commissioner Dewey Seconded by Commissioner Baldovinos. Motion Passed. c. Discuss Youth Commission monthly meeting location change due to COVID- 19 restrictions. Staff recommends temporarily changing meeting location from Council Chambers to Conference Room A located in City Hall North, 1600 Truxtun Avenue,1 st Floor. Motion by Commissioner Dison to Approve. Seconded by Commissioner Dewey. Motion Passed. 5. STAFF COMMENTS Nathan Gutierrez, CMO Staff, made comments and introduced himself and his role in the youth commission. Board members introduced themselves. Christina Oleson, CAO Staff, made comments and introduced herself and her role in the Youth Commission. Assistant City Clerk Lena Legge made comments and introduced herself and her role in the Youth Commission 6. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioners made comments and introduced themselves. Commissioner Dison made comments on the nomination of chair and vice - Chair. Commissioners Dison, Yum, Dewey, and Baldovinos made comments on procedures for adding items to the agenda and also congratulated the members in their appointments. 7. ADJOURNMENT 4:50 PM If the Youth Commission comes to a consensus on a project at this month's meeting, the regular members shall conduct a vote on the selected project and move forward with project planning beginning at the December 7, 2020 Youth Commission meeting. The project shall be completed no later than June 30, 2021.