HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Cmte - 05/01/07PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE
APPROVED MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2007 — 6:00 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Elliott Smith called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Raine Armstrong
Amanda Caudill
Alec Ferguson
Kevin Francis
Gary Gil
Bryce Griffith
Kevin Park
Jonny Rohrbaugh
Jenna Scott
Ryan Sheehy
Elliott Smith, Chair
Christina Sun
Alternates Present:
Devyn Dentice
Alana Dunbar
Carl Gerhardt
Courtney Greenwood
Kate Hart
Alison McCollister
Anna Miller
Ryan O'Connell
Abby Sturgeon
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Member Absent:
Samantha Cortese, Vice Chair
Elle Wohlmuth
Staff:
Patricia Scully, Sr. Management Analyst
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 6, 2007, MEETING MINUTES
Upon a motion by Member Jonny Rohrbaugh and second by Member Raine
Armstrong, minutes of the March 6, 2007, meeting minutes were approved as presented.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
APPROVED MINUTES
PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE MAY 1, 2007
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. STUDENT INTERN PROGRAM ORAL PRESENTATION BY HUMAN
RESOURCES MANAGER LORI CARNEY
Palm Desert Human Resources Manager, Lori Carney, gave an oral
presentation with regard to the two different types of intern programs
available to students who attend Palm Desert schools. She suggested
that anyone interested in the Program, or who has questions could
contact her at City Hall.
B. SUMMER SCHEDULE
Upon a motion by Chair Smith and second by Member Kevin Francis the
Committee voted to cancel the regularly scheduled July 3, 2007, meeting in lieu of calling
a special meeting for June 23, 2007, at 11:30 a.m. at Palm Desert City Hall. The purpose
of this meeting will be to elect the new Chair and Co -Chair and to develop activities and
programs for the upcoming year. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
C. PROJECTS FOR THE COMING YEAR
Chairman Smith reiterated that these issues would be discussed at the
June 23`d meeting and requested that members come prepared with
ideas for committee activities.
D. COMMITTEE VACANCIES
Consensus of the Committee was that the following criteria would be
established in filling committee vacancies: grade in school, oral
interviews, number of meetings attended, and involvement in extra
activities for the Committee. Interviews will be held on June 5th beginning
at 6 p.m. in conjunction with the regularly scheduled June committee
meeting.
V. CONTINUED BUSINESS
Upon a motion by Member Christina Sun and second by Member Kevin
Park the Joint City Council/Youth Committee meeting scheduled to be held on June
5th is cancelled until the fall. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
None
VII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. CITY COUNCIL ISSUES
Ms. Scully reported that the configuration and goal of the Aquatic Center
is still being debated. The issue has been referred back to the Parks and
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Recreation Commission for additional comment. Janis Steele will make
another presentation to the Committee before the project returns to City
Council.
B. STATEWIDE YOUTH COMMITTEE WEB CONVERSATION
Ms. Scully distributed the information she received via email and
encouraged all Committee members to participate in the League of
California Cities Youth Committee web conversation scheduled to be held
online between May 13-16, 2007.
VIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. COMMITTEE MEMBERS
None
B. STAFF
Ms. Scully reminded members who are graduating and/or leaving the
area should submit resignation letters as soon as possible so the City
Council could appropriately recognize their service.
Ms. Scully reminded students that they must present requests for letters
of recommendation and community service signoffs to her themselves
and not their parent.
K Kaufman from the Desert Sun addressed the Committee. She advised
that the Desert Sun had redesigned its website and encouraged members
of the Youth Committee to comment on forms, blogs, and events. The
website address is thedesertsun.com and her email address is
k.kaufman a(�thedesertsun.com.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Member Gary Gili and second by Member Armstrong, the
meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Patricia Scully CFEE, Sr. agem- Analyst
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