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BAKERSFIELD YOUTH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
May 20, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
b. Non Agenda Item Public Statements
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a. Adoption of March 18, 2024 Regular and April 8, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
Staff recommends adoption of minutes.
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation for City of Bakersfiield's Youth Commission
by Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation
Staff recommends the Commission receive and file the report.
5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion on Commissioner Terms
Staff recommends the Commission receive and file the report.
7. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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BAKERSFIELD YOUTH COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
March 18, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Members Present: Harjaisal Brar, Natalie Tarango, Sarah Simpson, Carter
Beardsley, Tanvi Thallapalle, Gurnoor Batth, Jimmy Yum
Members Absent: Lilly Valladares-Macias, Maryam Webster, Braden Mendiburu,
Raquel Robledo, Thomas Woods, Sarah Celine Pursel, Kaitlyn
Ocampo, Cade Nahama
1. ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order at 4:33 p.m.
Tanvi Thallapalle joined the meeting at 4:38 pm.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
CouncilmemberAndrae Gonzales congratulated the Youth Commission on
their presentation to the City Council and their efforts to improve the
quality of life of the youth in Bakersfield.
Sarah Simpson joined the meeting at 4:38 pm.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a. Adoption of the February 5, 2024 special meeting minutes
Motion By: Carter Beardsley
Seconded By: Gurnoor Batth
Staff recommends adoption of the minutes
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Youth Commission Regular Meeting Minutes — March 18, 2024
For (4): Harjaisal Brar, Carter Beardsley, Tanvi Thallapalle, and Gurnoor
Batth
Abstain (2): Sarah Simpson, and Jimmy Yum
Absent (9): Natalie Tarango, Lilly Valladares-Macias, Maryam Webster,
Braden Mendiburu, Raquel Robledo, Thomas Woods, Sarah Celine
Pursel, Kaitlyn Ocampo, and Cade Nahama
Approved (4 to 0)
4. DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. FY 2023-2024 Annual Project
Continue discussion and planning the annual project for FY 2023-2024
between the Youth Commission and Kern Community Foundation
collaboration for the Give Big Kern at the Park campaign on April 20, 2024
at Riverwalk Park.
Natalie Tarango joined the meeting at 4.50 pm.
Staff recommends committee discuss and plan project.
Committee discussed event and assigned tasks for follow-up and
requested staff coordinate a special meeting prior to the event to address
final items.
b. Update on Youth Commission Budget FY 2024-2025
Motion By: Carter Beardsley
Seconded By: Gurnoor Batth
Staff recommends the Commission receive and file the report.
For (6): Harjaisal Brar, Natalie Tarango, Sarah Simpson, Carter Beardsley,
Tanvi Thallapalle, and Gurnoor Batth
Abstain (1): Jimmy Yum
Absent (8): Lilly Valladares-Macias, Maryam Webster, Braden Mendiburu,
Raquel Robledo, Thomas Woods, Sarah Celine Pursel, Kaitlyn Ocampo,
and Cade Nahama
Approved (6 to 0)
5. NEW BUSINESS
6. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Beardsley made comments regarding a leadership conference by
the California Association of Student Councils that he will be attending and
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Youth Commission Regular Meeting Minutes — March 18, 2024
encouraged his fellow Commissioners to attend and to spread the word of the
Youth Commission and encourage more civic engagement.
Commissioner Beardsley requested presentations from various youth based
organizations such as the Dream Center Youth Action Board be added to future
agendas.
Chair Brar made comments in support of Commissioner Beardsley's comments.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 5.15 p.m.
JULIE DRIMAKIS, CITY CLERK
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BAKERSFIELD YOUTH COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
April 8, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Members Present: Harjaisal Brar, Natalie Tarango, Carter Beardsley, Tanvi
Thallapalle, Maryam Webster, Kaitlyn Ocampo, Jimmy Yum,
Braden Mendiburu
Members Absent: Lilly Valladares-Macias, Sarah Simpson, Gurnoor Batth, Raquel
Robledo, Thomas Woods, Sarah Celine Pursel, Cade Nahama
1. ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order at 4:36 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
None.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. FY 2023-2024 Annual Project - Give Big at the Park
Continue discussion and planning the annual project for FY 2023-2024
between the Youth Commission and Kern Community Foundation
collaboration for the Give Big Kern at the Park campaign on April 20, 2024
at Riverwalk Park.
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Administrative Analyst Tovar made staff comments.
Fellow Rosica made additional staff comments.
Commissioners discussed volunteering to fill timeslots to participate, the
timeframe for non-profits to sign up and other logistic matters.
Commissioner Tarango was seated at 4.45 p.m.
Staff recommends continuing discussion on yearly project.
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Beardsley requested to add the Youth Action Board to the next
agenda to make a presentation to the Commission.
Commissioner Beardsley requested that we add planning for the next year's
projecton the next agenda.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 5.10 p.m.
JULIE DRIMAKIS, CITY CLERK and Ex Off icio Clerk of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield
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BAKERSFIELD
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 20,2024 AGENDA CATEGORY: Presentations
TO: Bakersfield Youth Commission
FROM: Scott Andrews, Assistant City Manager
DATE: May 15, 2024
SUBJECT: Presentation for City of Bakersfield's Youth Commission
by Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Commission receive and file the report.
BACKGROUND:
In response to the Youth Commission's request to have local organizations that provide services to youth
attend Youth Commission meetings, staff has arranged for Youth 2 Leaders to present on their
organization. This presentation should help the Commissioners learn more about the various
organizations in Bakersfield that are committed to youth engagement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
Presentation for City of Bakersfield's Youth Commission
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BAKERSFIELD
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 20,2024 AGENDA CATEGORY: New Business
TO: Bakersfield Youth Commission
FROM: Scott Andrews, Assistant City Manager
DATE: May 15, 2024
SUBJECT: Discussion on Commission Terms
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Commission receive and file the report.
BACKGROUND:
In preparation for the upcoming fiscal year several Commissioners will be leaving due to term expirations
or graduation. Staff would like to discuss with the Commission to determine who will be leaving or staying
on the Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
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