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HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Cmte - 12-03-2012 � .�� � ��'� _ ,,, r, PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE � � ��` i�, MINUTES •I�` � .a�'�,�b' .. MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2012 — 6:00 P.M. '�•�� ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM I. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair Julien Bloch called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Julien Bloch, Chair William Harvey Jason Rosenblum, Vice Chair Zannie Murphy Roman Bloch Kaylie Chen Windy Chisem Yung Kim Jessica Kozlak Andrew Mehta Cassidy Quilling Daniel Sanford Don Sandoval-Heglund Taylor Schmidman Wes Wohlmuth Alternates Present: Alternates Absent: Victoria Delapaz Rachel Seiberg Emily Goldstone Christie Chaplin Samantha Sandoval-Heglund Michelle Dan Dylan Griego Josie Ygnatowiz Staff/G uests: CITY COUNCiL ACT10N Frankie Riddle, City of Palm Desert A�'rRnV�n ni�,NTF,D Amy Lawrence, City of Palm Desert R[?CI:IVi?!� �% �(�� OTFIT;Iz Cory Hutchinson M�;�-,"I'„`{; ��,,���;, -- - ZC>I� AYE:;'+: -.�%f�`i�1�1.Gt�irlt�-�.��i.�it._r'j �r`�'�.L�� III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Nnt,,�: �;�%r��', __ `� �`�( None AB��;��"i: ____ ARS"1'A1:�: 1�;t%�'1 � - 7� IV. PRESENTATIONS V[;RI['1�?El� 13Y: Original on File with City Clcrk ffice None V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE DECEMBER 3, 2012 -MINUTES A. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2012, MEETING MINUTES Member Andrew Mehta moved, by Minute Motion, to approve the minutes of the November 5, 2012, meeting. Motion was seconded by Member Daniel Sanford and carried by unanimous vote. VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. CONTtNUED BUSINESS A. Selection of Non-Profit Organization to Benefit from Car Wash Fundraiser Upon review of the five non-profit organizations submitted by Youth Committee members for consideration as the beneficiary of the Committee's Car Wash Fundraiser to be held in the spring (i.e. Christopher's Clubhouse, Pegasus Riding Academy, Shelter From the Storm, Martha's Village and Kitchen, and Desert Arc), Shelter from the Storm was selected by majority vote. Members Yung Kim and Don Sandoval volunteered to chair this event and Ms. Lawrence suggested that they begin working on promotion and coordination in February. B. DISCUSSION of Proposed Activities/Subcommittees for 2012/13 Ms. �awrence reported that she and Member Mehta would be meeting with two City staff members to discuss the possibility of creating an official Palm Desert Youth Committee website. Ms. Lawrence noted that she would soon be contacting the City's contact at "Blood Services of the Desert" to discuss the Youth Committee's possible collaboration on a blood drive. Upon Ms. Lawrence's question as to if the Committee would be interested in hosting an event to assist seniors with their electronic equipment, it was mentioned that it may be best held at an assisted living center versus the senior center. Ms. Lawrence relayed that Palm Desert Charter Middle School would be holding a 5K run to raise funds for technology equipment on Saturday. January 26; 2013. Upon question as to if the Committee would like to assist, she agreed to get more information for further discussion at the January meeting. 2 PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE DECEMBER 3, 2012-MINUTES With regard to the Committee's interest in emergency and disaster preparedness, Ms. Lawrence indicated that the Fire Department will be providing a presentation on this subject at the January meeting. Upon discussion regarding Riverside County's "Youth in Government Day" where students can job shadow workers in various County departments, Ms. Lawrence agreed to get more information on this for Committee members. Member pon Sandoval reported that he is considering contacting Beach House Frozen Yogurt to see if they would be willing to host a fundraiser to benefit Animal Samaritans. Ms. Lawrence explained that if this event did occur, Committee members would have to provide promotion and distribute flyers in order for the fundraiser to be a success. It was also noted that there was a "Beach House Yogurt Club" at Palm Desert High School and Member Sandoval and Chair Bloch agreed to speak with them as well. Ms. Lawrence asked for a follow up report on this at the next meeting. C. REPORT of Subcommittee Assignments 1. Lincoln Elementary School Holiday Party Member Wes Wohlmuth noted that this event is scheduled for Thursday, December 20, at 3:00 p.m. He passed around a signup sheet and explained that at least ten members are needed to help kids with crafts and games. Member Wohlmuth also confirmed that he secured Santa Claus for the day of the event. 2. Palm Desert Charter Middle School Afterschool Program Presentation Ms. Lawrence relayed Mrs. Beardsley's contact information to Chair Bloch so that he could finalize plans for the presentation scheduled for Thursday, December 20. 3. Anti-Bullying Campaign/Assemblies Ms. Lawrence reminded members of the play that Councilmember Jan Harnik recommended entitled "Thank You for Flushing My Head Down the ToileY' which is put on by the Coachella Valley Repertory. She noted that specific dates and times would be posted on the Youth Committee's Facebook page in case anyone is interested in attending. Ms. Lawrence suggested that the Anti-Bullying Subcommittee plan to meet sometime in January 2013. 4. Legislative Subcommittee Vice Chair Jason Rosenblum relayed that he will be attending the City's next Legislative Committee meeting on Friday, January 25, at 9:00 a.m., in the City Manager's office. He indicated that after he attends this meeting he will be able to relay what was discussed to the members of 3 PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE DECEMBER 3, 2012-MINUTES the Youth Committee's Legislative Subcommittee so that they can establish their mission and guidelines. IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. CITY COUNCIL ISSUES Ms. Frankie Riddle reported that Mayor Pro Tem Bill Kroonen was not reelected to serve on the Palm Desert City Council. Ms. Lawrence indicated that Mr. Kroonen has been one of the Youth Committee's biggest supporters and noted that even if he no longer attends meetings and supports the Committee as a member of City Council, he still has the option to do so as a community member. She also reminded members that Mr. Kroonen was the one that selected the Palm Desert Youth Committee for the theme of the City's 2013 calendar. Ms. Lawrence distributed copies of the calendar and noted that Mr. David Hermann asked her to express his appreciation to the Youth Committee members for their assistance with this project. X. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1. Sister Cities Update None B. STAFF Ms. Lawrence requested and was provided an update from those members that agreed to assist the City's Public Art Technician with contacting the Art and English teachers at Palm Desert High School regacding the Student Art and Essay Contest. Ms. Lawrence reported that the Economic Development Focus Group held recently went very well. She noted that the City's Economic Development Manager Ruth Ann Moore asked her to express her appreciation to the members that participated and let them know how hefpful their input will be. XI. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Member, Mehta, and second by, Member Roman Bloch, the meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted, l�� Amy La r nce, Recording Secretary 4