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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Youth Committee 03/03/2004F4g PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2004 6:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. Committee Members present: Nicholas Asbury Daniel Batalles Tarah Fenelon Kayleigh Hyde Erika McQuillen Elliott Smith Nicholas Talboys Bethany Walker Absent: Aisha Garroni — Unexcused Michelle Stein Staff present: Pat Scully, Sr. Management Analyst Lori Wimbish, Sr. Office Assistant II. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of February 4, 2004 meeting minutes. Motion was made by Erika McQuillen to approve the February 4, 2004, meeting minutes. Bethany Walker seconded the motion, which was carried by unanimous vote. PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2004 III. NEW BUSINESS Pat Scully reported on her trip to Orlando, Florida where she attended and participated in the National League of Cities Youth Conference. She elaborated on the topics of discussion and brought back some ideas for the Committee to talk about. She asked the Committee what they would be interested in doing for their next project. The suggestion of a Youth Summit or a Youth in Government day was offered. Kayleigh Hyde asked the Committee members if they would be interested in participating in a Youth in Government Day? Erika McQuillen asked if this would include community involvement or just the Committee? She said if the community were going to be included the Committee could hold meetings and interview those who wish to participate. Ms. Hyde suggested that there could be a sign-up sheet for those interested in participating. Tarah Fenelon said the participation should not be exclusive. Nicholas Talboys was opposed to people signing up. He thought that a group of people shadowing one person would be too much. He suggested that the Committee go beyond City government and contact Congresswoman Mary Bono for the Youth in Government Day. Ms. Scully stated that the Committee should concentrate their efforts in Palm Desert. Ms. McQuillen asked how many people would the Committee shadow? Ms. Scully said that would be decided by the Committee in accordance with the number of people who will be participating. Bethany Walker said that this sounds like Career Day. She preferred the shadowing be a short amount of time and that two people per person would be the best. She also suggested that the individual being shadowed be notified in advance. Ms. McQuillen would like the community to be involved. Ms. Hyde agreed. Mr. Talboys suggested that the Committee host a daylong event with guest speakers. The speaker's topics would contain information important to youth. Ms. Walker said they could set something up in the park. Have stations for individual branches of city government. This would also include the community. The Committee would advertise the event and City Officials could be on -site to talk about their position at City Hall. They could talk about their experiences on the job and why they chose their profession. Ms. Walker's preference would be an individual who would discuss themselves with regard to their professions. How their profession has changed their life or the lives of others. She added that there could be entertainment on the stage as well. Ms. McQuillen said maybe a guest speaker who is well known. Ms. Scully said the Committee could probably pay for a professional speaker. Mr. Talboys asked if the Committee would need to meet twice a month while planning this event? It was decided that the Committee would take some time to think about what they would like to accomplish regarding the Youth in Government Day. PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2004 The discussion moved to another topic "Youth Services Day." Ms. Scully mentioned that there is a "Youth Services Day" in April and would the Committee be interested in performing an activity to coincide with this day. Ms. Walker suggested that the Committee could raise funds for the homeless, maybe a car wash. Daniel Batalles suggested that the Committee do something significant. The Committee could plan and invent that would involve the whole community and make a lasting impression. Ms. Hyde said a "Youth Awareness Day." Ms. Scully read a list of activities that were included in the brochure from the convention, to give the Committee some ideas. Ms. McQuillen said they could collect donations for "Shelter From the Storm." They could plan an event with music in the park and request donations from the community. Ms. Fenelon added that they could have a benefit concert and people could bring canned food for the shelter. Mr. Batalles suggested that the Committee contact "Habitat for Humanity" and arrange for them to work with Habitat on a project. The media could be notified and the Committee could create their own publicity. This would be a big event. Ms. Hyde and Ms. McQuillen were thrilled with the idea. Mr. Taiboys asked again if the Committee should meet twice a month. Mr. Batalles said he thought the Committee should have more direction before there is a need to meet twice a month. The Committee discussed the idea of meeting twice a month while they are planning the larger event. However, the consensus was that they do not need to meet twice a month quite yet. Ms. Scully said she would get a contact name and phone number for "Habitat for Humanity" and have information for the Committee at their next meeting. IV. CONTINUED BUSINESS None. V. OLD BUSINESS None. VI. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Ms. Scully discussed the attendance requirements for Committee and Commission members at the City of Palm Desert. A member can only have three unexcused absences. The fourth absence constitutes an automatic resignation. She continued by saying that Lori Wimbish or herself must receive a telephone call at 776-6352 or 776-6336, prior to the meeting, from this point forward or the absence is unexcused. PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2004 Ms. Scully explained the need for the Permission Letter. When the meeting has concluded, staff can take anyone home who needs a ride. State law prohibits the City from giving anyone a ride without parental permission. If we want to go somewhere in a City van and we do not have permission from your parents on file, we cannot take you. VII. REPORTS AND REMARKS Ms. Walker asked if the Committee was still going to purchase shirts. Ms. Scully thanked her for the reminder. Staff will call The Foundation for the Retarded to get information on the cost of golf shirts. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss; the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M. Next meeting will by April 7, 2004 at 6:00 P.M. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Lod Wimbish Recording Secretary