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Home My WebLink AboutYOUTH CMTE - 11/05/07 r�: � � � 4�n=:zt ��-�--�� . , 7� PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE ;i ��a � � � �� APPROVED MINUTES �� `�-" �'��• �� MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2007— 6 P.M. �'�� ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM a - I. CALL TO ORDER Chairwoman Elle Wohlmuth called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Raine Armstrong, Co-chair Amanda Caudill Alec Ferguson �ITY C4UNCI� ��`�Ia�' DE'NIEI� Kevin Frances �'PR��'� ' Q��s3�� Gary Gill ��z�� Bryce Griffith - �;I;TING �.t�TE�' , < Kate Hart p,YES: '�� s� �n�� .�. � ' � Ryan O'Connell ��s' �� „��=J-- Kevin Park �g5EN1• on — Jonny Rohrbaugh �S�AIN: Jenna Scott {�gIFIED BY� � Ryan Sheehy ,��ig�m�l on File wit City Cler.k' s Offi��' Abby Sturgeon Elle Wohlmuth, Chair Alternates Present: Alternates Absent: Devyn Dentise Tony Gutierrez Alahna Dunbar Paige Rojas Carl Gerhardt Allison McCollister Anna Miller Katie Pawelczyk Guests: Mayor Dick Kelly III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 2, 2007, MEETING MINUTES Upon a motion by Member Jonny Rohrbaugh and second by Member Gary Gill, minutes of the October 2, 2007, meeting minutes were approved as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote. APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 5, 2007 IV. NEW BUSINESS A. ORAL PRESENTATION BY MAYOR DICK KELLY REGARDING POTENTIAL YOUTH COMMITTEE PROJECT Mayor Dick Kelly gave an overview of a potential event to be sponsored by the Youth Committee. Given the prominence of former and/or current community members, he thought it might be nice for the Youth Committee to recognize an individual or group that has made a difference. Recently, Nicole Castrelli, a graduate of Palm Desert High School and member of its golf team, was on the Stroheim Cup and made the winning putt against the European team. She currently resides in Palm Desert and will be in town on December 12. The City has scheduled a reception on December 12 for members of the community who would like to meet her. In discussing the potential for a long-term event with staff, Mayor Kelly learned that this might be something that the Youth Committee would like to sponsor and, in future years, develop the program and criteria for selection. Ms. Scully added that the projected audience for this proposal be youth oriented. This year's event is scheduled for December 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Mr. Kelly added that the Youth Committee would be charged with coming up with a program and distributing invitations. Ms. Scully commented that she would prepare the invitations and send them to the event subcommittee, which consists of Chairwoman Wohlmuth, Vice-Chair Raine Armstrong, and Member Abby Sturgeon. By a unanimous consensus of the Committee, they would like to be involved in this event in future years and would be willing to sponsor the 2007 event for Nicole Castrelli and the Palm Desert High School Golf Teams. Ms. Scully will meet with the subcommittee on Monday, November 26, to settle the program but invitations will be sent out prior to that date. B. JOINT COMMlTTEE/COMMISSIONS— CITY COUNCIL MEETING Ms. Scully asked that this item be continued to a date uncertain. V. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. PARTICIPATION AT VETERAN'S DAY CEREMONY Ms. Scully distributed the sign-up sheet with a request that individuals participating wear their Committee shirts. Members who do not have a shirt need to wear something patriotic to the event. Youth Committee members should plan to arrive at the flagpoles at Freedom Park, located behind Ronald Reagan Elementary School on Country Club Drive, at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 11, 2007. 2 APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 5, 2007 B. ACTIVITIES FOR WREATH LIGHTING CEREMONY Member Kate Hart brought a sample of a stamp with ink that could be used along with a request that Ms. Scully purchase the necessary supplies. A sign-up sheet was distributed for the Youth Committee wishing to participate in this event. Members participating should arrive at the Visitor Information Center located on Highway 111 at 5:25 p.m. on Friday, November 30. Members needing directions can contact Ms. Scully. C. JR./SR LUAU Vice-Chair Armstrong reported that he placed a call to Mr. Peter Rittenhouse, Executive Director of the Joslyn Senior Center; however, had not received a return phone call. Ms. Scully advised that with the flurry of activities in getting the season started, Mr. Rittenhouse has been extremely busy and she will make contact and set-up something around the first of December. D. UPDATE ON RESOURCE GUIDE Member Ryan Sheehy requested input on the proposed format and content of the Resource Guide. There were several ideas and a discussion was held about the type of information that should be contained in this document. Therefore, Ms. Scully requested that each member bring to the next meeting a list of items that they would like to see contained in the Resource Guide so Member Sheehy could then begin focusing and prioritizing. E. COMMUNITY DISPLAY Member Hart is continuing to collect information, photographs, materials, etc., for the upcoming display. DI. OLD BUSINESS None DII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. CITY COUNCIL ISSUES Mayor Kelly advised the Committee that some new construction on EI Paseo would be taking place and that his term of Mayor will expire in December. 3 APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 5, 2007 VIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. COMMITTEE MEMBERS None B. STAFF Ms. Scully inquired which members have not yet received their Committee shirts and advised that she would place an order for those shirts in the immediate future. Ms. Scully reminded the Committee that Committee Alternates attendance requirements were the same as those for voting members. Ms. Scully advised that the Youth Committee had been notified in error for the opportunities to volunteer at the Art of Food & Wine and requested that members disregard the notice, as State or Federal laws do not permit minors to participate in any events where alcohol is served. Ms. Scully stated that the Committee member must place "requests for recommendation" and "letters of reference." Do not ask parents to make the request. Ms. Scully reminded the Committee that she would be out of the office attending the National League of Cities Congress of Cities Conference in New Orleans, LA, from November 12-22, 2007. She can be reached on her cell phone at 760-272-6185. Ms. Scully advised that there are now two voting member spots available on the Committee and that brief oral interviews will be held at the December meeting. IX. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Member Gill and seconded by Member Jenna Scott, the meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p. . Motion was carried by unanimous vote. /� Patricia Scully CFEE, Sr. Manage Analyst 4