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PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE
APPROVED MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007 — 6:00 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
Sr. Management Analyst Pat Scully called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Raine Armstrong
Amanda Caudill
Samantha Cortese,
Alana Dunbar
Alec Ferguson
Kevin Francis
Gary Gil
Bryce Griffith
Jonny Rohrbaugh
Jenna Scott
Elliott Smith, Chair
Christina Sun
Elle Wohlmuth
Vice Chair
Alternates Present:
Devan Dentice
Carl Gerhardt
Courtney Greenwood
Alison McCollister
Anna Miller
Abby Sturgeon
Member Absent:
Kevin Park
Ryan Sheehy
Hunter Young
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III. CONSENT CALENDAR
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IV.
A. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 2, 2007, MEETING MINUTES
Upon a motion by Member Raine Armstrong and second by Member Elle
minutes of the January 2, 2007, meeting minutes were approved as
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
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APPROVED MINUTES
PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 6, 2007
V. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION WITH PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR MARK GREENWOOD
REFERENCING TRAFFIC IN THE AREA OF PALM DESERT HIGH
SCHOOL
Public Works Director Mark Greenwood continued the discussion he began
in December with regard to the proposed plans for the remodel of Palm
Desert High School. Extensive discussion was held and questions were
asked regarding ingress and egress, size and location of parking lots, and
various attendant functions.
Mr. Greenwood thanked the Committee for their input and advised that he
would be presenting their input, questions, and comments to the 2 x 2
Committee, which is comprised of DSUSD School Board Members and
staff and City of Palm Desert Council Members and staff, at its next
meeting, which is scheduled to be held March 1, 2007.
Ms. Scully advised that Mr. Greenwood would report any action taken at
that meeting.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. CRITIQUE OF JR./SR PROM
Ms. Scully thanked the Committee for their hard work and organizational
skills in producing the event. The consensus of the Committee was that it
was a success and while there were minor issues that needed to be
addressed, it was a pleasant experience for all involved. The Committee
agreed that they would like to do a similar activity next year.
Ms. Scully requested that thought be given to a date, location and specific
activities for 2008. She will agendize this issue for the July brainstorming
meeting where committee assignments for the next event will be made.
VII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. CITY COUNCIL ISSUES
VIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Alternate Member Alana Dunbar inquired and Ms. Scully responded that
interviews for open positions would most likely take place in late March.
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PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 6, 2007
B. STAFF
Ms. Scully inquired and the Committee responded that they would like to
be involved in the National League of Cities Youth Service Day, which is
scheduled to be held on April 21-22, 2007. Ms. Scully will contact James
Conway of the City's Redevelopment Agency to ascertain what types of
projects are available for the Committee to become involved with on that
day.
Ms. Scully reminded the Committee that they are responsible for being
aware of the material discussed in meetings and the decisions made by
the Committee. Members are obligated to honor the Committee's
decisions even if they do not personally agree with them.
Ms. Scully inquired and the Committee selected May 1 as the date for the
joint City Council/Youth Committee meeting. Ms. Scully requested that
Chairman Elliott Smith be prepared to discuss the formats of previous
joint meetings and be prepared to lead a discussion on how the
Committee would like to approach the 2007 meeting.
Ms. Scully reminded the Committee that it is City policy that while in their
capacity as members of the Youth Committee, individuals approached by
the press for comments, should be referred to City staff.
Ms. Scully reminded the Committee that as Council appointees, the City
has the right to expect the highest standards of behavior. Members who
do not positively reflect upon the City and/or the City Council and its
policies will be dropped from the Committee.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Member Christina Sun and second by Member Armstrong, the
meeting was adjourned at 7 p.m. Aotion carried by unanimous vote.
Patricia Scully CFEE, Sr. Mar}'ement Analyst
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