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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-13 YC Regular Meeting MinutesPALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE · MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019-6 P:M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 Committee Chair Lily Kim convened the meeting at 6:01 p.m. I. ROLL CALL Members Present: Lily Kim, Chair Tim Fitzpatrick, Vice Chair Zachary Berenbaum Daphnie Driza Kyna Huang Erin Kulas Todd Shaw Members Absent: Umair Ahmad Alan Cho Ismail Haile Teana Ross Alternates Present: Rick Post Nelly Valencia Alternates Absent: Georgie Jeffrey Also Present: Amy Lawrence, Advisor/Recording Secretary Jan Harnik, Palm Desert City Council Ella Fitzpatrick Ill. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation to outgoing seniors by Council Member Jan Harnik Council Member Jan Harnik thanked members Berenbaum, Fitzpatrick, and Kim for their years of service on the Youth Committee and presented them with a gift from the City Council, City staff, and the community. She wished them all well in their future endeavors. MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE MAY 13, 2019 V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A MINUTES of the April 8, 2019, Palm Desert Youth Committee meeting Upon a motion by Member Shaw, second by Member Driza, and a 7-4 vote of the Youth Committee, (AYES: Berenbaum, Driza, Fitzpatrick, Huang, Kim, Kulas, and Shaw; NOES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None; ABSENT: Ahmad, Cho, Haile, and Ross), the April 8, 2019, Minutes were approved as presented. VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None IX. REPORTS AND REMARKS A COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilmember Harnik noted that there has been recent discussion on the height of buildings on El Paseo and encouraged members to read the Desert Sun's editorial on the subject. She asked that members consider how they can reduce their carbon footprint over the summer. She encouraged them to think about how they can reduce items they use, possibly by asking for no lids when ordering drinks, not using straws at restaurants, and declining utensils when ordering take out. She went on the say that she hopes the Youth Committee will collaborate with the City's Sustainability Committee on a plastics awareness campaign. A. STAFF 1. Seniors Letters of Recognition Ms. Lawrence thank members Berenbaum, Fitzpatrick, and Kim for submitting their letters of resignation. 2. Appointments for the 2019/2020 School Year Ms. Lawrence announced that alternate members Georgie Jeffrey, Rick Post, and Nelly Valencia would be officially appointed to the Youth Committee and sworn in at the next meeting which is scheduled for September 9, 2019. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE MAY 13, 2019 3. Youth Committee Facebook Group Page Ms. Lawrence indicated that the City has a Facebook group page that has worked well in the past for posting pertinent information about upcoming events. Upon question as to if any current members use Facebook, seeing none, she noted that she would look at deactivating the account and would continue to use the Remind app for corresponding and sending out information on events to the members. 4. Youth Committee Recruitment Ms. Lawrence noted that she would continue to work on recruitment of Youth Committee members over the summer. She also asked that current members bring friends along with them to the meeting in September. She added that the Youth Committee has 15 appointed positions and at the beginning of the 2019/2020 school year, only nine will be filled. She noted that she'd like all positons to be filled and also to have a surplus of alternates during the school year. Ms. Lawrence thanked those members that participated with the recent Sustainability Party at Lincoln Elementary School. She noted the students seemed to enjoy the fun educational activities that were conducted. B. COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1. Events a. Youth/Senior Technology Day at Joslyn Center - Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. Ms. Lawrence re-circulated a sign-up sheet for the event and asked members to either sign-up or cross off their name if they are unable to attend. She noted that the Joslyn Center has been promoting the event and that she has received between 10-15 phone calls from people inquiring about the event. She is anticipating it to be very well attended and urged members to show up to participate as they cannot hold a successful event without the members there to assist. b. Pledge of Allegiance and Update to the City Council - Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 4 p.m. Ms. Lawrence confirmed that members Berenbaum and Fitzpatrick were still available to attend the City Council meeting on May 23. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE MAY 13, 2019 2. Projects and Sub-Committee Updates a. No-Idle Zone for Cleaner Air For Schools Ms. Lawrence stated that she would review this program over the summer and provide an update in September. b. Anti-bullying Subcommittee No update. c. Palm Desert Sister Cities Foundation No update. d. Legislative Review Committee No update. 3. Othe r None X. ADJOURNMENT Upon consensus of the Committee, Chair Kim adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Youth Committee Advisor/Recording Secretary /jmj