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Home My WebLink AboutYouth Cmte - 03-04-2013 ��`�`�'�`.�� . � '�` �� -- �� -''� ti ' , ��,�, PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE �,, C �� MINUTES `' �' MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2013 — 6:00 P.M. •. � � >,.. ,�; . � PALM DESERT CITY HALL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM I. CALL TO ORDER — 6:00 P.M. Committee Chair Julien Bloch convened the meeting at 6:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Julien Bloch, Chair Roman Bloch Jason Rosenblum, Vice Chair Kaylie Chen Windy Chisem William Harvey Yung Kim Jessica Kozlak Andrew Mehta Zannie Murphy Cassidy Quilling Don Sandoval-Heglund Daniel Sanford Taylor Schmidman Wes Wohlmuth Alternates Present: Alternates Absent: Michelle Dan Christie Chaplin Victoria Delapaz Josie Ygnatowiz Emily Goldstone Dylan Griego Cory Hutchinson Samantha Sandoval-Heglund Rachel Seiberg Also Present: Mayor Jan Harnik, City of Palm Desert Amy Lawrence, City of Palm Desert Brittney Baird, Supervisor John J. Benoit's Office Haley Schmidman, Guest CtTYCOUNCILACTtON APPROVF,D DF.NTFD III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED � �� OTHER None MECTI1vG DATE � � �U�� AYES: ►'" NOES: tir'�� ABSI;NT: � �`� -_ AI3STAIN: � `� VERIF[ED BY: Original on File with City Clerk's O o PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE MARCH 4, 2013-MINUTES IV. PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION by Brittney Baird with Supervisor John Benoit's Office on Riverside County's 2013 Youth in Government Day Ms. Brittney Baird, Fourth District Youth Advisory Council Coachella Valley Coordinator with Supervisor John Benoit's Office, briefly described the group that she works with noting that their Council is comprised of high school students from Desert Hot Springs to Blythe that participate in monthly service projects. She presented information to the Committee on Riverside County's Tenth Annual Youth in Government Day which is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10. Ms. Baird explained that this event is essentially an opportunity for high school students to job shadow County government workers. She indicated that past mentors include the Fire Department, Public Defender's Office, District Attorney's Office, Sheriff's Department, Superior Court, and the Board of Supervisors. Ms. Baird circulated applications for the event and encouraged anyone interested in attending to contact her for more information. She added that applications are due by Wednesday, April 3. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 2013, MEETING Upon Motion by Member Daniel Sanford and second by Member Taylor Schmidman, the Minutes of February 4, 2013, were approved as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote. VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ACTIVITIES/SUBCOMMITTEES FOR 2012/13 Ms. Lawrence reported that she contacted the Palm Desert Library again and also the McCallum Theater regarding possible collaboration. She indicated that once initial contact is made with the organizations, she would pass along the information to any Youth Committee members interested in coordinating events with them. 2 PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE MARCH 4, 2013-MINUTES Ms. Lawrence relayed that Mayor Jan Harnik had recently suggested that Youth Committee members lead the Pledge of Allegiance and provide an update on their current activities at the monthly City Council meetings. Mayor Harnik noted that City Council meetings occur on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. Upon extensive discussion regarding this suggestion, the Committee decided to move forward with this request by attending the first City Council meeting of each month. Upon suggestion by Chair Bloch, it was further decided that the determining factor on which member would be appointed for this task each month would be for the chair of the next event to attend and provide an update. In accordance with this decision, it was the concurrence of the Committee to appoint Member Taylor Schmidman to attend the April City Council meeting so that she can discuss the upcoming Blood Drive and other activities that the Committee is working on. B. REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 1. Blood Drive Member Schmidman reported that the Youth Committee's Blood Drive has been scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 16, in the Administrative Conference Room at City Hall. She stressed the need for a minimum of 25 committed donors and encouraged members to invite their friends and family to donate. Member Schidman noted that the minimum age to donate is 15 years old and that both 15 and 16 year olds must have written parental consent. She added that all donors must bring photo identification that reflects their birth date. Ms. Lawrence indicated that all donors must call her in advance to sign up noting that her phone number is on the flyer for the event. 2. Youth and Senior Technology Training at the Fountains at the Carlotta Ms. Lawrence reported that the Fountains at the Carlotta is interested in hosting a youth/senior technology event at their facility. It was the consensus of the Committee to hold this event on Saturday, April 27, and appoint members Julien Bloch and Andrew Mehta as Chair and Vice Chair (respectively) of this Subcommittee. Ms. Lawrence noted that she would contact those appointed to further discuss the event so that they can provide an update at the April meeting. 3. Car Wash Fundraiser for Shelter From the Storm Upon discussion of possible dates to hold the car wash, it was the concurrence of the Committee that it be held on Saturday, May 18. 3 PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE MARCH 4, 2013-MINUTES In response to Mayor Harnik's suggestion that the Committee consider pre-sale tickets for the car wash, Ms. Lawrence agreed to look into this possibility with the event coordinators. Ms. Lawrence noted that she would contact Subcommittee members Yung Kim and Don Sandoval-Heglund to further discuss details of this event so that they can provide an update at the April meeting. 4. Anti-Bullying Campaign/Assemblies Member Zannie Murphy indicated that Mr. Devlin from Palm Desert High School is interested in working with the Youth Committee on the topic of bullying. She stated that the Subcommittee would meet sometime this month in effort to further the project. 5. Legislative Subcommittee Vice Chair Jason Rosenblum reported that the Youth Committee's Legislative Subcommittee has been asked by the City's Legislative Committee to review SB 194 which prohibits a person under 18 years old from using an electronic wireless communication device while driving even if it is equipped with a hands free device. It was decided . that in order to provide a formal recommendation, members of the Legislative Subcommittee would meet for review and discussion on Wednesday, March 13, after school in the Library. Ms. Lawrence asked Vice Chair Rosenblum to provide her with an update on the recommendation after the Subcommittee meets. IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. CITY COUNCIL ISSUES Mayor Harnik mentioned that one of the topics discussed at the last City Council meeting was sustainability. She indicated that the City currently has many sustainability programs and policies in place and that they are continuing to look at ways to promote sustainability within the community. X. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1. Sister Cities Update Member Cassidy Quilling thanked those members that showed up to assist the Sister Cities Foundation with moving archives into the new unit. She also reported that the Foundation is currently working on fundraising activities. 4 PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE MARCH 4, 2013-MINUTES Ms. Lawrence relayed, on behalf of Public Arts Technician Debbie Thompson, sincere appreciation to those Committee members that helped her talk to teachers and promote the City's Student Art and Essay Contest. She conveyed that Ms. Thompson said this year's Contest was the best turnout she has seen and that she was sure the Youth Committee's participation with promotion of the Contest played a large part in that success. Ms. Lawrence noted that she had seen a few Youth Committee members' art and essays displayed and thanked them for their participation. B. STAFF Ms. Lawrence reported that according to the City's Information Systems Manager the Youth Committee's website should be ready next week. She indicated that she would set a meeting with members Andrew Mehta and Don Sandoval-Heglund to provide a tutorial on how to update the website. XI. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Member Mehta and second by Member Sanford, Chair Bloch adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /��(,%l, Amy L rence, Recording Secretary 5