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Home My WebLink AboutYouth Cmte - 10-07-2014 ttin'.xczrtrrtrl. � �� -1•�� ,,��,, 1 PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE -'� �� ; MINUTES .�+x ,j! ��` � •� =- � MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2013 — 6:00 P.M. ��--� ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Andrew Mehta convened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. I1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Roman Bloch Windy Chisem Kaylie Chen Michelle Dan Victoria Delapaz CTTY COUNCILACTiON Emily Goldstone APPROVED_ nF,N1ED Yung Kim RECEIVED `�"�� OTHER Jessica Kozlak Andrew Mehta MEF,TI G DAT � �� Zannie Murphy AYF.S: ' Cassidy Quilling �OFS: �°n'� — Don Sandoval-Heglund AI3SrNT: .N anP- Samantha Sandoval-Heglund AI3STAIN: �n nw Daniel Sanford VF,R[FIFD I3Y: �K- r Taylor Schmidman Ori�inal on File with City Clerk's O �ce Alternates Present: Alternates Absent: Cory Hutchinson Christie Chaplin Rachel Seiberg Dylan Griego Josie Ygnatowiz Also Present: Amy Lawrence, Youth Committee Advisor Claudia Pasillas, Community Action Partnership Marcos Coronel, Community Action Partnership Katie Stice, Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce Patrick Boyd, Boyd & Associates Patricia Dan Haley Schmidman Uriah Shaw III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE OCTOBER 7, 2013 IV. PRESENTATIONS A. PRESENTATION on Community Action Partnership's "Peer Mediation Program" Ms. Amy Lawrence introduced Ms. Claudia Pasillas with the Community Action Partnership and noted that she was present, per suggestion by Mayor Jan Harnik, to provide information on her organization's "Peer Mediation Program". Ms. Pasillas explained that her organization works with students in various grades to develop conflict resolution and peer mediation programs at their schools. Upon Ms. Lawrence's question as to how the Palm Desert Youth Committee can assist with this program, Ms. Pasillas stated that members can provide program information to the administration at their respective schools. B. PRESENTATION on the 2013 Golf Cart Parade Ms. Katie Stice provided background information on the Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade scheduled for Sunday, October 27, 2013. Volunteer Coordinator for this year's event, Mr. Patrick Boyd, requested the Youth Committee's assistance once again this year with the senior seating area. He indicated that members are needed from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. to setup chairs, and again from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. to assist with escorting seniors to and from the buses, delivering lunches, and cleanup after the event. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES of the September 9, 2013, Meeting Rec: Approve as presented. Upon Motion by Member Kaylie Chen, second by Member Roman Bloch, and majorify vote with Member Windy Chisem absent, the Minutes were approved as presented. Upon question as to what happens if someone opposes approval of the minutes, Ms. Lawrence explained that usually, the only reason approval would be opposed is if a member finds inaccurate information in the minutes. She stated that in this case, the member should draw attention to the area opposed and ask that the minutes be approved as amended. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. APPOINTMENT of Member(s) to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and provide a brief update on Committee activities at the City Council Meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2013 Member Cassidy Quilling moved, by Minute Motion, to appoinf Member Zannie Murphy to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and provide a 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE OCTOBER 7, 2013 brief update on Committee activities at the City Council Meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Motion was seconded by Member pon Sandoval-Heglund and carried by majority vote wifh Member Chisem absent. VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION of Proposed Activities for 2013/14 Upon discussion of proposed activities for 2013/14, members made several suggestions to include a pumpkin decorating contest, a food drive and/or assisting at a soup kitchen, a youth/senior technology event, a game night at an assisted living facility, assisting Desert Arc with one of their holiday parties, and a car wash fundraiser. With regard to holding a pumpkin decorating contest at the Living Desert, Ms. Lawrence noted that because it is already October, this type of event may need to be held next year. She indicated that she would inquire about this possibility with the Living Desert. As for holding a food drive and/or assisting at a soup kitchen, Ms. Lawrence stated that she would look into volunteer opportunities at Martha's Village and Kitchen. Upon discussion on holding events at the Joslyn Center and/or assisted living facilities, members agreed to hold a youth/senior technology day in March and possibly a game night for seniors sometime next year. Member Murphy offered to contact Desert Arc to see about the Committee assisting with one of their holiday parties and Member Josie Ygnatowiz offered to provide the Committee with information on a Senior Prom that she is working on with another group. Members agreed to hold another car wash fundraiser in May. Ms. Lawrence noted that planning for this should begin early next year to include selection of the beneficiary. Ms. Lawrence indicated that the Committee may be asked to assist with the City's Wreath Lighting event in December. IX. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Lawrence thanked members Christie Chaplin, Jessica Kozlak, Don Sandoval-Heglund, and Josie Ygnatowiz for assisting with the Richard Kelly Memorial Golf Tournament on such short notice. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE OCTOBER 7, 2013 B. COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1. Anti-Bullying Subcommittee Member Murphy relayed that the Anti-bullying Subcommittee met prior to the October Youth Committee meeting and established their plan for the year. She indicated that the Subcommittee wili be working on a presentation for students at Lincoln Elementary School's After School Program on December 12. She added that the Subcommittee is also looking to collaborate on a project with the 5th grade ambassadors at Washington Charter Elementary School. 2. Legislative Subcommittee Ms. Lawrence indicated that she would contact the City's Risk Manager to remind him that the Youth Committee is willing to assist with legislation as needed. 3. Palm Desert Sister Cities Foundation Ms. Lawrence asked members Cassidy Quilling and Taylor Schmidman to find out from the Sister Cities Board when they would like to introduce the next youth representatives. It was noted that the Sister Cities Board would like the next two representatives to be in different grades. 4. Strategic Plan Member Cory Hutchinson relayed that the Strategic Plan task forces are currently putting together their mini-visions which will be included in the overall vision for Palm Desert. 5. Youth Committee Website Ms. Lawrence suggested that members Andrew Mehta and Don Sandoval-Heglund meet with her sometime in the next few weeks to discuss updating the website. X. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Member Sanford and second by Member Bloch, Chair Mehta adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �� Amy La nce, Recording Secretary 4