HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Youth Committee 02/03/2020PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE
PRELIMINARY MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 — 6 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Kyna Huang convened the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Kyna Huang, Chair
Daphnie Driza, Vice Chair
Erin Kulas
Nelly Valencia
Alternates Present:
Kathryn Berenbaum
Avery Kruppe
Max Schick
Also Present:
Council Member Jan Harnik
Amy Lawrence, Advisor/Recording Secretary
Christopher Huang
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
IV. PRESENTATIONS
None
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Members Absent:
Alan Cho
Georgie Jeffrey
Teana Ross
Rick Post
Todd Shaw
Alternates Absent:
Kainen Simmonds
A. MINUTES of the December 9, 2019, Palm Desert Youth Committee meeting
Due to lack of quorum, no action was taken.
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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 March
26, 2020
Due to lack of quorum, no action was taken.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None
VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
IX. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Harnik explained that the City Council will soon be reviewing the
City's 17 committees and commissions to include meeting times, number of
members, and appointment timeline. She indicated that appointments and
reappointments of new and current members has been placed on hold until the
review takes place in April or May.
She went on to provide reports on several projects including the San Pablo corridor
improvements, CV Link, Portola Bridge at Interstate 10, and California State
University negotiations.
B. STAFF
1. City Council Committee/Commission Review
Discussion commenced under Item IX. A (above)
2. April Meeting
Ms. Lawrence indicated that the April meeting is scheduled to take place
during spring break. She said she would bring up the option to reschedule at
the March meeting.
C. COMMITTEE MEMBERS
1. Events
a. Palm Desert Sheriff Station Tour — Wednesday, February 25, 2020, at
3:30 p.m.
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Upon discussion regarding this event, it was determined that Tuesday,
February 25, conflicted with Palm Desert Charter Middle School's field
trip to the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. Ms. Lawrence agreed to
look at additional dates to try and accommodate everyone.
b. Youth Senior Technology Day at the Joslyn Center — Wednesday, March
18, 2020, at 3:30 p.m.
Ms. Lawrence noted that a sign-up sheet would be circulated at the March
meeting.
c. Earth Day — Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Ms. Lawrence noted that the City is planning to celebrate the 50'^
anniversary of Earth Day by providing recycling tips and compost material
at the Palm Desert Farmers Market, as well as promoting a few other
events leading up to the date. She noted that she will keep the members
Informed of other events that may be scheduled.
d. Youth Senior Technology Day at the Fountains at the Carlotta —
Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. (date tentative)
To be discussed at a later date.
2. Updates
a. Palm Desert Sister Cities Foundation
To be discussed at the later date.
3. Other
None
X. ADJOURNMENT
Upon consensus of the Committee, Chair Huang adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Lawrence
Youth Committee Advisor/Recording Secretary
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