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HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Cmte - 02/02/09 �-�--� PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE � �":`� 11 {�� 9�•;' � APPROVED MINUTES � � �� ��� .,� .- r�,��; . '��.,� MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009— 6 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM I. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair Elle Wohlmuth called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Raine Armstrong Alahna Dunbar Carl Gerhardt Bryce Griffith CITYCOUNCILACTiON Toni Gutierrez APPROVF.D DF,NiF.D Kate Hart RrCEIVED F �� �- --OTHi:R Alison McCollister Briana Nolan MF,I:TINC DATE �3� -C� Katie Pawelczyk AyFg:��n� in �-{-U �� r�i c� -1 Jonny Rohrbaugh Nn��; �,�;�� ' Jenna Scott, Vice Chair AI�SI;NT: � ��� Ryan Sheehy AI3STA[N: Abby Sturgeon V[;R1�'IED I3Y: r� -- Elle Wohlmuth, Chair Origin.il on File with City Clerk s Office Alternates Present: Kevin Autran Laura Baldwin Adam Chaplin Natalie Grum William Harvey Megan Poster Emily Prest Jason Richard Sydney Werry Jordan White Staff/Guests: Pat Scully, Sr. Management Analyst Gina Tenorio, Desert Sun III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 2, 2008, APPROVED MINUTES IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 5, 2009, MEETING MINUTES Co-chair Jenna Scott moved, by Minute Motion, to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2009, meeting. Motion was seconded by Member Bryce Griffith and carried by unanimous vote. V. NEW BUSINESS A. SUB-COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Pat Scully distributed a list of events and activities that were sponsored by the Committee in the past and requested that the Committee begin considering which sub-committees they would like to be assigned to and add any events they would like to see the Committee sponsor in the upcoming year. This will be a continuing project and assignments will be made at the June meeting. VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. FOLLOW UP OF SAFE HOUSE OF THE DESERT ACTIVITY After extensive discussion, the Committee requested that Ms. Scully contact on-site staff at Safehouse of the Desert to see if the Youth Committee could assist or work with the residents at that location. B. PROPOSED SUSPENSION OF PALM DESERT MIDDLE SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM After extensive discussion, the Committee decided to suspend the Palm Desert Middle School mentoring program as it is currently structured since the results are negligible. Chair Wohlmuth suggested that the Youth Committee could put on a quarterly program. In conclusion, Ms. Scully will contact officials at the Palm Desert Middle School to ascertain their ideas for a successful community engagement program. C. COMMITTEE UPDATES 1. Jr/Sr Golf Tournament— Briana Nolan Member Briana Nolan reported that Darrell Souza will attend the March meeting to discuss the tournament. The date of the tournament has been scheduled for September 20, 2009. 2. Community Youth Gathering -Antonia Gutierrez Member Toni Gutierrez suggested that she contact Hidden Harvest and inquire as to how the Youth Committee could conduct 2 PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 2, 2008, APPROVED MINUTES a fruit drive for needy families in the City of Palm Desert. She will provide a report after she has contacted Hidden Harvest. 3. Community Display- Kate Hart Member Kate Hart announced that a group picture will be taken at the April meeting along with individual pictures. She will distribute an interview sheet so that members could be featured at the Community Display scheduled to be held in July and August at the Visitor Center. Ms. Scully added that she will contact Patrick Schruben, prior to the next meeting, to have him begin work on grouping and framing the pictures so the Committee will be ready for the unveiling in July. 4. Activity w/ Senior Center- Jonny Rohrbaugh Member Jonny Rohrbaugh announced that he, Member Abby Sturgeon, and Ms. Scully met with Peter Rittenhouse the Executive Director of the Senior Center. Several activities including Wii bowling, croquette, checkers, chess, scrabble, yahtzee, etc., will be played on game night, which is scheduled from 3 — 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Sign up sheets will be distributed at the next meeting. Ms. Scully reminded Member Rohrbaugh to have someone take care of refreshments and other duties associated with the event. 5. Middle School Mentoring Program -Alison McCollister This item was discussed under Old Business IV. B. 6. New Member Mentoring - Jenna Scott No report. 7. Resource Guide - Ryan Sheehy Member Ryan Sheehy reported that the draft resource guide was turned over to City staff for typing. Ms. Scully reported that Lori Wimbish was in the process of organizing how the guide will be produced. Further report will be given at the next meeting. Chair Wohlmuth distributed the photograph for the cover and Member Raine Armstrong volunteered to take another picture to see if the image could be improved. 8. School Beautification Project-Alahna Dunbar Member Alahna Dunbar reported that the School Beautification Project has been scheduled for February 13, at Palm Desert Community Church from 9 — 12 p.m. Students will be requested 3 PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 2, 2008, APPROVED MINUTES to paint picnic tables at the pre-school. A sign up sheet was distributed to Committee members for this activity. 9. Rotary Youth Committee Service Project - Katie Pawelczyk Member Katie Pawelczyk reported that Senior Center Executive Director Peter Rittenhouse and Palms to Pines Rotary President Jim Brock will attend the March meeting to finalize the arrangements. She distributed a sign up sheet for this activity and reported that the event will be held on April 25 from 8 — 12 noon. A barbeque luncheon will follow at the Senior Center. VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. CITY COUNCIL ISSUES None B. STAFF 1. RYLA Ms. Scully inquired how many Committee members were selected for RYLA and reminded them to turn in their paperwork. 2. Thank You from Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Ms. Scully read a letter from Principal Joe Garner thanking the Youth Committee for their efforts on behalf of Lincoln Elementary School for the Christmas party. 3. Update of Telephone List Ms. Sully passed around a sign up sheet to update Committee member's phone numbers. Hopefully it will be available at the March meeting. IX. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. COMMITTEE MEMBERS None 4 PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 2, 2008, APPROVED MINUTES B. STAFF Ms. Scully reminded the Committee that as minors it is not advisable to loiter in the parking lot. Those waiting for rides should wait by the door to the meeting room. Ms. Scully congratulated Member Hart on being named Student of the Month as Palm Desert High School. X. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Member Rohrbaugh and second by Member Armstrong the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Respe tf Ily submitted, Patricia Scully CFEE, r. Manag Analyst 5