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Home My WebLink About2014-06-02 �'�� PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE � /`1�f� �ta MINUTES �` �� r; ,, MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2014— 6:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Andrew Mehta convened the meeting at 6:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Kaylie Chen Roman Bloch Windy Chisem Victoria Delapaz Michelle Dan Yung Kim Emily Goldstone Samantha Sandoval-Heglund Jessica Kozlak Andrew Mehta (Chair) Jozanne Murphy Cassidy Quilling Donovan Sandoval-Heglund � Daniel Sanford Taylor Schmidman (Co-Chair) Alternates Present: Alternates Absent: Patricia Dan Christie Chaplin Andrew Olson Cory Hutchinson Rachel Seiberg Josie Ygnatowiz Haley Schmidman Jack Shannazarian Uriah Shaw Also Present: Amy Lawrence, Youth Committee Advisor Abigail Sanford III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Jan Harnik awarded senior members Chisem, Mehta, Quilling, Sanford, and T. Schmidman certificates of appreciation for their service and thanked them for all the work they have done for the community during their tenure on the �'' Youth Committee. MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE JUNE 2, 2014 � V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES of the May 5, 2014, Youth Committee meeting Upon motion by Member Chen, second by Member Quilling, and 11-0-0-4 vote of the Youth Committee (AYES: Chen, Chisem, Dan, Goldstone, Kozlak, Mehta, Murphy, Quilling, D. Sandoval-Heglund, Sanford, and Schmidman; NOES: None; ABSTENTIONS: None; ABSENT: Bloch, Delapaz, Kim, and S. Sandoval-Heglund), the May 5, 2014, Minutes were approved as presented. VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None IX. REPORTS AND REMARKS '�" A. STAFF 1. September Meeting Ms. Lawrence reported that because Labor Day falls on the first Monday in September, the next Youth Committee meeting will take place on Monday, September 8, 2014. She explained that the City Clerk will be present at the September meeting to swear in new members and provide a presentation on the Brown Act and Parliamentary Procedure. She added that elections for chair and co-chair for the 2014/15 school year will also take place at the September meeting. Ms. Lawrence thanked the members for all of their work this year and noted that she felt that their efforts have brought the Youth Committee to a greater level. Councilmember Harnik conveyed that she is honored to have watched the Youth Committee grow and that members have done a great job with their community programs and events. B. COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1. Veterans History Project Upon discussion regarding direction of the Veterans History Project, due � to the project being more entailed than what was originally anticipated 2 ' MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE JUNE 2, 2014 � (i.e., requirements for a 30 minute unedited interview, various waivers to be signed by veterans and interviewers, etc.), it was decided that members would wait to work on the project until the 2014/15 school year. 2. Car Wash Fundraiser Member M. Dan reported that the car wash fundraiser was very successful and that Swiss Donuts, Starbucks, and Chipotle all donated items which helped raise additional funds. Ms. Lawrence added that the Miramonte Resort in Indian Wells donated towels to help dry cars. She went on to say that $875.21 was raised through car wash presale tickets and during the car wash and noted that Supervisor John Benoit donated an additional $125.00 bringing the total raised for the Jill Grant Memorial Scholarship Fund to $1,000.21. She relayed that last year the Committee raised approximately $775.00 for Shelter from the Storm and in 2012 they raised around $300.00 for CASA of Riverside County (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Ms. Lawrence thanked members for all of their hard work in making the event a success and noted that the Palm Desert High School Foundation asked her to relay their appreciation for the donation as well. She added that Jill Grant's brother attended the car wash and was very moved by the gesture. � Upon suggestion by Councilmember Harnik, Ms. Lawrence agreed to work with the Committee to incorporate photos from their events into their presentations for the Palm Desert City Council. 4. Anti-Bullying Subcommittee Member Murphy indicated that she recently spoke with Principal Lehman from Washington Charter School and he would like to meet with the members regarding anti-bullying efforts on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. After identifying a few volunteers to attend the meeting, Member Murphy said that she would confirm the meeting time with everyone via email. Ms. Lawrence asked that she copy her on the email so that she can attend as well. Ms. Lawrence noted that the next Anti-Bullying Subcommittee meeting would not take place until after the September Youth Committee meeting. 5. Legislative Review Committee Member Sanford indicated that he would be attending the Legislative Review Committee meeting on Friday, June 6, along with members � Chen and M. Dan. Ms. Lawrence mentioned that Mayor Van Tanner 3 ' �VIINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE JUNE 2, 2014 asked her to extend his appreciation to members Mehta and Sanford for '� their efforts with the Legislative Review Committee over the last year. 6. Palm Desert Sister Cities Foundation Board Member H. Schmidman reported that the next Sister Cities Foundation Board meeting is scheduled to take place in July. She noted however that she would not be able to attend the meeting as she will be attending a Sister Cities conference in San Jose at that time. 7. Citizens' Sustainability Committee Member Quilling reported that she and members M. Dan and Kozlak attended the May 12 Citizens' Sustainability Committee meeting. Upon discussion regarding the role that the Citizens' Sustainability Committee would eventually like the Youth Committee to play with regard to environmental sustainability, Member Quilling indicated that they would like the Youth Committee to get involved with bringing awareness to schools on topics such as water conservation and the issue with plastic bags. Ms. Lawrence reminded members M. Dan and Kozlak that the next Citizens' Sustainability Committee meeting is scheduled for August 11, and assured that they would receive an agenda for the meeting in �'' advance. X. ADJOURNMENT Upon consensus of the Committee, Chair Mehta adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Amy wrence, Recording ecretary � 4 YOUTH COMMITTEE � Meeting Date: June 2, 2014, at 6 p.m. Committee Members Present Absent Roman Bloch ,\ Kaylie Chen � � Windy Chisem _� � Michelle Dan .� Victoria Delapaz T � Emily Goldstone _� Yung Kim � Jessica Kozlak �— Andrew Mehta `� Zannie Murphy � ��Cassidy Quilling � � ��'` Donovan Sandoval-Heglund Samantha Sandoval-Heglund � Daniel Sanford Taylor Schmidman �, Alternate Members: Christie Chaplin � Rachel Seiberg � Josie Ygnatowiz � Cory Hutchinson Hayley Scmidman _�� _ Patricia Dan _ Uriah Shaw Andrew Olson Jack Shannazarian Staff/Others: Amy Lawrence � Frankie Riddle _� Guests: �-'�� ` � � _G r , �.-�� , �� _ , � , � ' ��,, °� �` .�� _ -��1,%� ..� � ��r�`° _ ., � � , : , . - - _ __ _ _ , - �C- � _ ��.� _ /_ _ ; .__ / ,,�R _ _ _ _� _. jf`�/ ��/�'_'. ._ °}._ ! i.r-"" I ' (�i` �' /� �,1 _�}"� ..... ��-{'� -o I � . .... . ... . . . . ._ _.. � t �.+''V � � ,� . . . . .._ .. ._... _.. � F ; r^"' ,t }�+ ,7) �� 3��' V �. ...... .._. . .....__. .. . .... ... _. ��-/ �.��r`�` � . . _ _ _ . . _ __ � ��;�.,�:,��.�..-��..�� _ _ �-�-��C-� _ c � � _ _ _ _ ,_._ i __ __ ,._ _.__ __._ . _ . __ J(, __.. 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At that meeting, newly appointed members will be sworn in by the City Clerk and she will provide a presentation on the Brown Act and Parliamentary Procedure guidelines. After her presentation, we will hold an election for chair and co-chair for the school year and I will confirm interest in the various subcommittees and make a list of projects to work on during the year. Thank you to Windy, Drew, Cassidy, Daniel, Taylor, and Josie for their commitment to the Committee and best of luck in all future endeavors. If needed, I can provide letters ; of recommendation based on service if ever needed. ,�' � ,� ,��,Q,� ��.5 P-� � r�.��-�.��a � �� ,.� � ,,.r�� c� �. � Veteran Video Proiect `�`' �G�� - Roman, Victoria, Emily, Yung, Jessica, Zannie, Samantha, and Haley (Drew, Cassidy, Daniel, and Taylor) ... maybe work on over the summer as Ted would like to get this done as soon as possible. Car Wash Fundraiser (Roman, Michelle, Yung, Jessica, and Don) Thank you to all that helped that day .%" - � _ ' > , p� � Raised a total of$1,000.21 for the Jill Grant Memorial Scholarship Fu�id ($875.21 � °�I' �__._. _ .. . 1 before and during and $125.00 from Supervisor Benoit to make it an even $1,000 �fY - Jill's brother attended and contacted me afterwards and asked that I extend �� '�� appreciation from him and his mother for raising funds on Jill's behalf Anti-bullyin� Subcommittee (Roman, Christie, Victoria, Emily, Cory, Zannie, Don, Sam, Haley, Rachel, Uriah, and Josie) - Next year I will notice subcommittee meetings as "study sessions" because more than seven appointed members will be meeting to discuss projects at one time A� �f U" �. - Will get volunteers for the school year at the September PDYC meeting � r, � � �� Le�islative Review Committee (Kaylie, Michelle, Drew, and Daniel) � ye.}-� - Next meeting on Friday, June 6, at 3:30 p.m. I will forward agenda once I get it. �4�� . Palm Desert Sister Cities Foundation Board (Zannie, Cassidy, Hayley, and Taylor) .�� Citizens' Sustainabilitv Committee-(�Michelle, Jessica, and Cassidy) � _ �—�--,_____ _ _ � � � Next meeting Monday, August 11 at 2 p.m. . �, �� q An uestions??? � I!� Y q �� , � � .�,, �}n , �,� ; 1�-� S ��" � � ��f � � � �� 6 IVI � Palm Desert Youth Committee—Motion Roll Call Meeting: � � � Stated Motion: � Name Motion Second Yes No Abstain Absent 1 Roman Bloch 11 �c 2 Ka lie Chen � 3 Wind Chisem 4 Michelle Dan m 5 Victoria Dela az F{ 6 Emil Goldstone }� 7 Yun Kim E( Jessica Kozlak i 9 Andrew Mehta ! y 10 Zannie Mur h li 11 Cassid Quillin �a.- 12 Don Sandoval-He lund �s 13 Sam Sandoval-He lund !+� 14 Daniel Sanford �. 15 Ta lor Schmidman � �,� Stated Motion: Na e Motion Second Yes No Abstain Absent 1 Rom Bloch 2 Ka lie en 3 Wind Ch em 4 Michelle Da 5 Victoria Dela 6 Emil Goldstone � 7 Yun Kim 8 Jessica Kozlak "�, � 9 Andrew Mehta 10 Zannie Mur h � 11 Cassid Quillin 12 Don Sandoval-He lund 13 Sam Sandoval-He lund 14 Daniel Sanford � 15 Ta lor Schmidman , Stated Motion: �`., Name Motion Se�pnd Yes No Abstain Absent 1 Roman Bloch 2 Ka lie Chen 3 Wind Chisem � 4 Michelle Dan 5 Victoria Dela az � � 6 Emil Goldstone 7 Yun Kim 8 Jessica Kozlak 9 Andrew Mehta, ' 10 Zannie Mu 11 Cassid Quillin 12 Don Sandoval-He lund 13 Sam Sandoval-He lund � 14 Daniel Sanford 15 Ta lor Schmidman