HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Youth Commttee 01/13/2020PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE
PRELIMINARY MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020 -- 6 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Kyna Huang convened the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
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Members Present:
Kyna Huang, Chair
Daphnie Driza, Vice Chair
Teana Ross (arrived late)
Todd Shaw
Nelly Valencia
Alternates Present:
Kathryn Berenbaum
Avery Kruppe
Kainen Simmonds
Members Absent:
Alan Cho
Georgie Jeffrey
Erin Kulas
Rick Post
Alternates Absent:
Also Present:
Amy Lawrence, Advisor/Recording Secretary
Christopher Huang
Max Schick
Patricia Cooper, Deputy Chief of Staff (Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez)
Esmerelda Perez, Board Assistant (Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez)
Margarita Felix, Office Manager and Scheduler (Riverside County Supervisor V.
Manuel Perez)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION on the Salton Sea by Deputy Chief of Staff Patricia Cooper with
Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez' Office
Ms. Patricia Cooper, Ms. Esmerelda Perez, and Ms. Margarita Felix provided a
presentation to the Youth Committee on the Salton Sea, including its history, uses,
management programs, clean-up activities, and future plans.
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V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. MINUTES of the December 9, 2019, Palm Desert Youth Committee meeting
Due to lack of quorum, no action was taken.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. APPOINTMENT of Member to Lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Provide a
Presentation on Youth Committee Activities at the City Council Meeting on
February 27, 2020
Due to lack of quorum, no action was taken.
Vll. OLD BUSINESS
None
Vill. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
IX. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. COUNCIL MEMBERS
None
B. STAFF
Ms. Lawrence indicated that she planned to take her recommendation for
appointment of new members to the City Council on February 13, 2020. She
went on to thank those members that participated with Lincoln Elementary
School's Holiday Party and requested feedback on how the participants
thought it went. Feedback included having wet wipes for those working with
food and trying to get a little more order with the students.
C. COMMITTEE MEMBERS
1. Events
a. Youth Senior Technology Day at the Fountains at the Carlotta —
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Due to lack of volunteers, the event was cancelled.
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b. Palm Desert Sheriff Station Tour — Wednesday, February 12, 2020
(date tentative)
Upon review of the potential dates, it was noted that a Tuesday in late
February may be best, Ms. Lawrence agreed to reschedule and bring
forward dates to the February meeting.
c. Youth Senior Technology Day at the Joslyn Center — Wednesday,
April 22, 2020
Discussion continued to a later date.
d. Earth Day Celebration — Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Discussion continued to a later date.
2. Updates
a. Palm Desert Sister Cities Foundation
In an effort to maximize the benefit of working with the Palm Desert
Sister Cities Foundation, it was agreed that a sophomore or junior
member would be appointed to serve as the liaison at an upcoming
meeting.
3. Other
None
X. ADJOURNMENT
Upon consensus of the Committee, Chair Huang adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Lawrence
Youth Committee Advisor/ ecording Secretary
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