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YOUTH COMMISSION
MINUTES
MEETING OF February 3, 2020
Council Chambers, City Hall South, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Regular Meeting - 4:00 P.M.
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1. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Dewey, Young, Miranda, Hernandez, Banuelos,
Alternate Commissioners Baldovinos, Schwieger, Yum, Dison, Merino
Absent: Commissioners, Evans, Garza, Alternate Commissioner Salinas
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None.
3. SUMMARY REPORT
a. Adoption of the January 6, 2020 Youth Commission Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Young to Approve.
Seconded by Commissioner Dewey. Motion Passed.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Presentation by Carina Ortiz, Bakersfield Police Department Community
Relations Supervisor and Officer Ryan Skidmore on local concerns
involving youth
Officer Ryan Skidmore provided staff comments regarding issues
concerning youth such as vaping, social media, cyber bullying, and gangs.
Commissioner Banuelos requested staff reach out to Kelsey Brackett,
Community Relations Specialist Bakersfield Police Department to learn
more about social media strategies.
No Action Taken
b. Presentation by Jessica Felix, Solid Waste Division and Keep Bakersfield
Beautiful on upcoming litter cleanup projects and potential partnership
opportunities with the Bakersfield Youth Commission.
Jessica Felix, Solid Waste Division and Keep Bakersfield Beautiful provided
PowerPoint presentation and staff comments.
No Action Taken
5. STAFF COMMENTS
Christina Oleson, Deputy City Attorney, reminded commission that a special
meeting can be scheduled if needed.
Brianna Carrier reminded the Commission that a project plan is needed to
coordinate availability of staff.
6. COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Hernandez made comments regarding the Great
American clean up being a group effort.
7. ADJOURNMENT
5:02 pm