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Home My WebLink About01/24/22 YOUTH COMMISSION AGENDA0 YOUTH COMMISSION AGENDA BAKERSFIELD TFfr SDUND OFM EETI NG OF January24, 2022 sufe(l7lns�ae({eI City Hall North- 1600 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor, Conference Room A Regular Meeting - 4:00 P.M. www.bakersfieIdcity.us AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 3. SUMMARY REPORT a. Adoption of the December 13, 2021 Youth Commission minutes Staff recommends adoption of the December 13, 2021 Youth Commission minutes. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Group presentations by commissioners for the FY 2021-2022 annual Youth Commission project Staff recommends the commissioners present project ideas for discussion regarding the final Youth Commission project for FY 2021- 2022 b. Discussion and vote to make a final determination on the annual Youth Commission project to be completed no later than June 30, 2022. Staff recommends Youth Commission vote for the annual Youth Commission project for FY 2021-2022 5. STAFF COMMENTS 6. COMMISSION COMMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT 4403 BAKERSFIELD TFE SOUND OF {bvr V�*r ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: 1/24/2022 4. a. TO: Bakersfield Youth Commission FROM: Nathan Gutierrez CREATED BY: Nathan Gutierrez, Management Assistant DATE: 1 /20/2022 WARD: SUBJECT: Group presentations by Youth Commissioners with four annual project ideas to make the final determination on which project the commission will pursue for FY 2021-2022 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Youth Commission present individual project ideas for discussion and to make a determination on the final project for FY 2021-2022. BACKGROUND: Each year, the Youth Commission is tasked with conducting a final project on an issue that directly impacts local youth in the community with the findings presented to the City Council at a future Council meeting at the beginning of the next fiscal year. Recent past projects have included a Public Service Announcement (PSA) around the dangers of teen vaping; and a community event held at Riverwalk Park to inform and educate local teens about the roles and responsibilities of specific departments within the City of Bakersfield. The four presentation topics presented by Youth Commissioners include: 1. Homeless and Foster Youth Support 2. Safe Social Media and Technology Use for Teens 3. Youth Academic Support and Engagement 4. Youth Mental Health and Resources Assistance • BAKERSFiELD. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT TFE SOUND or,46"'FoI MEETING DATE: 1/24/2022 4. b. TO: FROM: CREATED BY: DATE: WARD: SUBJECT: Bakersfield Youth Commission Nathan Gutierrez Nathan Gutierrez, Management Assistant 1 /20/2022 Youth Commission discussion and vote making a final determination of the annual Youth Commission project for FY 2021-2022 to be completed no later than June 30, 2022 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Youth Commission vote and final determination of the Youth Commission project for FY 2021-2022 BACKGROUND: The Youth Commission has been actively discussing potential topics for the annual project to be completed for the FY 2021-2022. The project will be youth -specific and focus on a subject that is a primary concern for teens in the community. The goal of the project will be to bring awareness and education to the community with findings and actions taken by the Youth Commission to be presented at a future City Council meeting at the beginning of FY 2022-2023. 5. STAFF COMMENTS City Management Assistant Nathan Gutierrez praised the Commissioners on sharing some great ideas and having great dialog and reminded everyone to submit a signed Photo Release form if they desire to be included on any public photos posted by City. 6. COMMISSION COMMENTS Chair Bell said she thought the Commission had a productive meeting and she's excited for the next meeting so that they can further communicate their ideas. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m. 1f2,3 What Will This Do? 0 • Students will gain... • Students will gain... ..�� o Support o Essentials ■ Mentors there to foster growth ■ Clothing will provide students (art teachers, coaches, music with the confidence and attire teachers, librarians, etc) they need to focus on school ■ Other students with shared and alleviate worries interests will create ■ Supplies will provide students community and excitement to with the tools they need to " rebuild a love for learning succeed at home when ^0 supplies may be unavailable ■�a ■f Safe Social e� 1 ia r Technology Use 6 IT Sophia The Problem: - About 37% of young people between the ages of 12 and 17 have been bullied onlin 30% have had it happen more than once. I - According to a 2018 Global News Survey, 71.6% of Gen Z spent more than 3 hours on their phone everyday with 45.5% spending 3-6 hours, 17.1 % spending 6-9 hours, and 9 spending over 10 hours online. I Why We Want To Address It: - A 2017 study showed over half a million eighth through 12th graders experienced high levels • depressive symptoms increased by 33% from 2010-2015. By 2015 92% • teens and young adults owned a smartphone showing direct correlation to the rise in depressive symptoms. (Child Mind Institute) - Coming • • a virtual school year has prompted overuse • technology, as it has become more normalized to use for extended periods of time. - There has been a noticeable change in engagement of extra -curricular activities. - Many teens struggle to bring themselves out of the safety of their smartphone. Main Idea: Parents who bring their children (aged 8-14?) Demographic. - Activity fair that presents things to do to stay off technology - Staying safe on social media seminar Specifics: - Survey that asks what teens like to do in their free time to stay away from technology This is merely a mode of suggestions that will give a wider insight into what the community wants, and help us in the decision making process for that aspect 0 0 a 0 0 m 0 A Bibliography: 01154-mm - https://alobalnews.calnewsl4253835/generation-z-technology-addiction/ - PRC 2018: https://www.pewresearch.ora/internet/2018/05/31/teens-social-media-technolog -2y 018/ - Cyberbuilyinc�orra: https://cyberbullyinc�orq/2019-cyberbullyina-data Slide 2: - https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/ enta� nee Statistics • National Comorbidity Survey Adolescent Supplement (NCS-A) did a study showing that 49.50 of all adolescents aged 13-18 had some form of mental disorder. • 22.2% had a severe form Despite such high numbers of Youth struggling with mental health, the C.D.0 reports only about 13.90 of kids receiving treatment for these issues. 100 of kids receive counseling ® 8.40 of children with mental illness used prescribed medication as treatment. • According to the CDC, After the pandemic, statistics saw a rise in youth suicides, by about 510. Different types of Mental Illness: Anxiety Disorders: Anxiety disorders are mental health disorders that correlate with fears and anxious behaviors that interfere with day to day life. (Panic Attacks, O.C.D, General Anxiety Disorder) Psychotic Disorders: Psychotic disorders disassociate the person with it, with reality. Examples include Schizophrenia, in which someone may see things that are not really there. Trauma -related -disorders: Trauma related disorders, like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D,) are mental health issues that come as a result of a traumatic experience, and the person suffering from it, may experience similar symptoms to Anxiety and Depression, with their mental health issues stemming from a specific event, and can be triggered with anything that reminds them of such. How are these issues affecting youth? • National Comorbidity Survey Adolescent Supplement (NCS-A) did a study showing that 4 9. 5 0 of all adolescents aged 13-18 had some form of mental disorder. • 22.2% had a severe form Despite such high numbers of Youth struggling with mental health, the C.D.0 reports only about 13.90 of kids receiving treatment for these issues. • 10% of kids receive counseling 8.40 of children with mental illness used prescribed medication as treatment. • According to the CDC, After the pandemic, statistics saw a rise in youth suicides, by about 510. What can the Youth Commission do? As our project, researching more into how mental health is affecting our town in specific, by gathering data from registered therapists, psychiatrists, and school counselors, we can put together an event that is filled with information on how to spot signs of mental health related illnesses, local resources, as well as some remedies. We could also bring out local individuals who specialize in activities that may help those struggling with mental health, such as meditation, exercise, and art. At said event, we would also have an opportunity to bring attention to the local resources, like local therapists and psychiatrists, and give people an opportunity to speak with them and see if they could be a resource.