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Home My WebLink About01/24/22 YOUTH COMMISSION00 YOUTH COMMISSION AGENDA BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OF )1n4e(bWG'6eg0 M EETI NG OF January 24, 2022 City Hall North- 1600 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor, Conference Room A Regular Meeting - 4:00 P.M. www.bakersfieldcity.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 C:�4141iyiI►yil&1��[0kirole] �iI1� 14LI111V 7. ADJOURNMENT %a 17777", ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: 1/24/2022 3. a. TO: Bakersfield Youth Commission FROM: Nathan Gutierrez CREATED BY: Nathan Gutierrez, Management Assistant DATE: 1 /20/2022 WARD: SUBJECT: Adoption of the December 13, 2021 Youth Commission minutes STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the December 13, 2021 Youth Commission minutes. BACKGROUND: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Youth Connirmolis§ioin li liiruu.utea:s 12 13 2020 Backup Material 00 YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES BAKNDOF IErI.DTHE MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2021 Conference Room A, City Hall North, 1600 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meeting - 4:00 P.M. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Bell, Commissioners Resolme, Toler, Beardsley, Kakarla Alternate Members: Commissioners Taft, Vargas Members Absent: Commissioners Burrow, Mizar, Morgan 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None 3. SUMMARY REPORT a. Adoption of the November 29, 2021 Youth Commission minutes. Motion by Commissioner Resolme; second by Commissioner Kakarla to approve. Motion approved. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Continue discussions and planning for the Youth Commission project FY 2021- 2022. Commissioners discussed whether utilizing a survey to gauge youth interest in various topics should be utilized, and the need to develop questions and determine method of promoting if a survey is used. Commissioners also continued discussion of three main topics for consideration centered around planned outdoor event, activity, and/or fundraiser: • Social Media/Internet Do's and Don'ts/Technology • Supporting Homeless and Foster Youth • Academics (Engagement and Support) Commissioners expressed interest in working together in small groups to further develop ideas. Staff encouraged Commissioners to discuss ideas with their alternates due to similarities unique to each Ward, and to reach out to their appointing Council members for feedback and advice. Staff provided guidance to ensure small group discussion does not violate the Brown Act. 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. %a 17777", 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 commissioners for the FY2021-2022 annual Youth Commission project STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the commissioners present project ideas for discussion regarding the final Youth Commission 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 %a 17777", ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: 1/24/2022 4. b. TO: Bakersfield Youth Commission FROM: Nathan Gutierrez CREATED BY: Nathan Gutierrez, Management Assistant DATE: 1 /20/2022 WARD: SUBJECT: Discussion and vote to make a final determination on the annual Youth Commission project to be completed no later than June 30, 2022. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Youth Commission vote for the annual 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.