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Home My WebLink AboutYouth Cmte -04-01-2013 a�3 -�� 7 f---- �-- -� , � ` PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE �F `��'� � r � r� MINUTES �.. ��, ��` � �� ,^� .. MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2013 — 6:00 P.M. ��•� -� � PALM DESERT CITY HALL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM I. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair Julien Bloch convened the meeting at 6:02 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Julien Bloch, Chair Cassidy Quilling Jason Rosenblum, Co-Chair Roman Bloch Kaylie Chen Windy Chisem William Harvey Yung Kim Jessica Kozlak Andrew Mehta Zannie Murphy Don Sandoval-Heglund Daniel Sanford Taylor Schmidman Wes Wohlmuth Alternates Present: Alternates Absent: Michelle Dan Emily Goldstone Victoria Delapaz Christie Chaplin Dylan Griego Josie Ygnatowiz Cory Hutchinson Samantha Sandoval-Heglund Rachel Seiberg Also Present: CI,I,Y Cn��,p�ipN Amy Lawrence, City of Palm Desert ApPROVF.D. , nF.NiF.D_ RECEIVF.D OTHF,R III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS �rrT�!�c nATr - I " ? , None 'r �� ,vrs: IV. PRESENTATIONS Nn�"�' A�3ST:NT: None AI�STAtN: VERIFIF.1) 13Y: Original on Eile with City Clerk' ffice PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE APRIL 1, 2013-MINUTES V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES of the Youth Committee Meeting of March 4, 2013 Rec: Approve as presented. Upon motion by Member Daniel Sanford, and second by Member Roman Bloch, the Minutes of March 4, 2013, were approved as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. APPOINT Youth Committee Member(s) to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and provide a brief update on the Committee at the Thursday, April 11, 2013, Palm Desert City Council Meeting Upon motion by Member Andrew Mehta, and second by Member Taylor Schmidman, Youth Committee Chair Julien Bloch was appointed to represent the Committee at the Palm Desert City Council meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Motion carried by unanimous vote. VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. REPORT of Subcommittee Assignments 1. Blood Drive — Follow up Member Schmidman stated that she felt the Blood Drive went very well. Ms. Lawrence reported that 23 people attempted to donate blood and 18 pints were collected. She thanked Member Schmidman for donating blood for the first time and also relayed appreciation to members Julien Bloch, Roman Bloch, Cassidy Quilling, Wes Wohlmuth and Josie Ygnatowiz for bringing their family members in to donate. 2. Youth and Senior Technology Training at the Fountains at the Carlotta Chair Bloch reported that this event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 27, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Fountains at the Carlotta. He noted however that those assisting should plan to arrive around 1:30 p.m. for set-up. Member Mehta indicated that members 2 PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE APRIL 1, 2013-MINUTES do not need to be "technology experts" to assist with this event and Ms. Lawrence relayed that the facility coordinator plans to send over a list of topics in advance that their residents are interested in such as learning more about social networking and/or how to use their iPads, tablets, laptops, smart phones, etc. 3. Car Wash Fundraiser for Shelter From the Storm Member pon Sandoval reported that the car wash is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and that it is being heavily promoted so a large turnout is expected. He also noted that tickets will be sold in advance and more details would be available at the May Youth Committee meeting. Ms. Lawrence added that she spoke with the advisor for Riverside County's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and they are very interested in collaborating with the Youth Committee on this event. She stated that another subcommittee meeting, to include YAC members, will be held towards the end of April. 4. Anti-Bullying Campaign/Assemblies Member Zannie Murphy relayed that next school year, the subcommittee will focus the anti-bullying campaign on elementary school students, specifically those attending afterschool programs. She added that they may also be working with Mr. Devlin at Palm Desert High School to put something together for his health class. Member Murphy mentioned that next school year, in effort to move things forward, the subcommittee plans to meet once per month. 5. Legislative Subcommittee Co-Chair Jason Rosenblum reported that the Youth Committee's Legislative Subcommittee held its first meeting last month to discuss SB 194, as requested by the City's Legislative Committee. He indicated that after review, the Subcommittee's written recommendation was sent to Ms. Lawrence to submit on their behalf. Ms. Lawrence mentioned that after forwarding the recommendation to City staff member Stephen Aryan, he questioned the Subcommittee's stance which was that they did not see any major changes. Mr. Aryan noted one substantial change that he thought the Subcommittee may be opposed to was the proposal that minors not be able to use hands free devices, such as Bluetooth, while driving even if it is already installed and synced with a vehicle. Upon further discussion, Ms. Lawrence cited the section of SB 194 that states "this bill would prohibit a person who is under 18 years of age from using an electronic wireless communications device as defined, 3 PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE APRIL 1, 2013-MINUTES even if it is equipped with a hands free device." In light of this, Ms. Lawrence questioned if the Subcommittee would like to review the proposed changes again, as well as the current law and submit an amended recommendation to the City's Legislative Committee. Chair Bloch and Co-Chair Rosenblum agreed that they would confer and submit a revision to their initial recommendation. IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. CITY COUNCIL ISSUES None X. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1. Sister Cities Update Ms. Lawrence asked Member Schmidman if there had been an�r discussion on the Sister Cities Foundation's Annual September 11t Concert in the Park. Member Schmidman stated that this event has not yet been discussed at their monthly meetings. Ms. Lawrence suggested that Member Schmidman bring this event up at the next Sister Cities meeting so that she can report back to the Youth Committee in May as to if their assistance will be needed. Ms. Lawrence indicated that the first Youth Committee meeting of the school year occurs two days before the usual event date which may not be enough time to recruit members to assist if needed. B. STAFF Ms. Lawrence reminded members that Supervisor John BenoiYs office invited them to participate in Riverside County's Youth in Government Day. She noted that the deadline to sign-up is approaching and encouraged members to attend. Ms. Lawrence also thanked members Daniel Sanford, Michelle Dan, Jessica Kozlak and Victoria Delapaz for signing up to assist with the Senior Inspiration Awards which is also coordinated by Supervisor Benoit's office. Ms. Lawrence relayed that she would follow up with the City's Information Systems Manager regarding status of the Youth Committee's website so that she can meet with members Andrew Mehta and Don Sandoval to discuss updating and adding content before it goes live. 4 PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE APRIL 1, 2013-MINUTES Ms. Lawrence reported that there would be four vacancies on the Youth Committee for next school year. She noted that as a result, at the City Council meeting on May 9, four alternate members would be appointed to serve on the Youth Committee. She reminded atternates of the points system and stated that those being appointed will be announced at the May Youth Committee meeting. Upon majority vote, it was decided that the June Youth Committee meeting would be cancelled. Ms. Lawrence reminded members that she usually orders food for the last meeting of the school year. Upon majority vote, California Pizza Kitchen was selected to be served at the May meeting. During discussion, special requests for salads without cheese and bread, dressing without soy, and gluten free items were noted. Reminding members of last year's final meeting of the school year fiasco, Ms. Lawrence urged members to attend this meeting so that they would have a quorum to proceed. Ms. Lawrence indicated that Youth Committee Chair and Co-Chair elections for next school year would take place at the September meeting. She also thanked Committee members for their improvement with communication regarding meetings, events, and other items and stat�d the importance of inembers responding to emails, Facebook posts, and/or phone messages noting that it helps the Committee maintain professionalism. XI. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Member Mehta and second by Member Jessica Kozlak, Chair Bloch adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �� , Amy La nce, Recording Secretary 5