05/10/2021 Youth Commission Regular Agenda Packet
CITY OF GILROY
YOUTH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 10, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Gilroy Senior Center
7371 Hanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
AGENDA
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THIS MEETING WILL BE LIMITED.
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20
MEETING MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE www.cityofgilroy.org.
In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus, the City will be offering telephone
and email options for public comments at this meeting. The public is encouraged to
participate in this meeting by as follows:
VIEW THE MEETING LIVE ON FACEBOOK
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PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS
TAKEN BY THE YOUTH COMMISSION. COMMENTS MAY BE EMAILED PRIOR TO
OR DURING THE MEETING TO MONICA GONZALEZ AT
monica.gonzalez@cityofgilroy.org AND MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE
CHAIRPERSON OPENS PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THE ITEM. ADDITIONALLY,
COMMENTS MAY BE MADE BY LEAVING A VOICE MESSAGE AT (408) 846-0266,
PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. May 10, 2021. IMPORTANT: identify the Agenda Item Number
or PUBLIC COMMENT in the subject line of your email. The Clerk will read the first
three minutes of each email into the public record.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Governors Order N -29-
20, the City will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City a minimum of 2 hours prior to the meeting at (408) 846-0462.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City of Gilroy Youth
Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
with the agenda packet in the Re creation Division at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street
during normal business hours. These materials are also available with the agenda
packet on the City website at www.cityofgilroy.org
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. SECRETARY'S REPORT
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. 2021 Youth Commission's Annual Presentation to City Council
1. Staff Report: Monica Gonzalez, Community Coordinator
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Accept report and discuss Youth Commission presentation to City
Council on May 3, 2021.
B. Social with Morgan Hill Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
1. Staff Report: Monica Gonzalez, Community Coordinator
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Accept report and discuss the social meeting.
C. Planning of Commissioner-led Workshops for Young Gilroy Residents
1. Staff Report: Monica Gonzalez, Community Coordinator
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive reports and comment for the continued planing of the
Youth Commission virtual workshop.
IX. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
X. STAFF COMMENTS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
YOUTH COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: 2021 Youth Commission's Annual Presentation to City Council
Meeting Date: May 10, 2021
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Monica Gonzalez
Recommendation:
Accept report and discuss Youth Commission p resentation to City Council on May 3,
2021.
Executive Summary
Each year, commissions are asked to present to city council. Due to the pandemic,
commissions did not present in 2020. However, Council asked to resume this annual
practice.
The purpose of the presentation is to highlight the commission’s accomplishments of
the year and any work plan items that are currently bein g worked on. The presentation
was delivered by the commission chair.
The Youth Commission presented on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Gil roy City Council
meeting at 6pm through Zoom. Chair Ramirez will provide a report of the presentation
and commissioners will discuss.
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YOUTH COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Social with Morgan Hill Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
Meeting Date: May 10, 2021
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Monica Gonzalez
Recommendation:
Accept report and discuss the social meeting.
Executive Summary
The City of Morgan Hill Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and the City of Gilroy Youth
Commission planned a virtual social networking meeting for April 23, 2021 from 4 -6pm.
The Youth Commission Chair and Vice-chair have supported the planning with Morgan
Hill Youth Advisory Council. The commission will discuss the social and provide
feedback.
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YOUTH COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Planning of Commissioner-led Workshops for Young Gilroy
Residents
Meeting Date: May 10, 2021
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Monica Gonzalez
Recommendation:
Receive reports and comment for the con tinued planing of the Youth Commission virtual
workshop.
Executive Summary
The Commissioners plan to host virtual workshops that focus on mental health, teen
vaping and drinking, and diversity and inclusion for youth an d teens in the Gilroy
community. Four committee work groups were created for guest speakers, marketing,
ice breaker activities, and technology. Chair Ramirez, Commissioners Gonzalez and
Meyhar are responsible for securing guest speakers for the event. Commissioners
Padda, James, and Schulte will be responsible for creating flyers, promotion and
recruitment. Commissioners Suresh, Kong, Martinez and Garcia will be in charge of ice
breaker and game activities. Commissioner Baker will be responsible for technology
logistics and management. Staff will support with registration platform, agenda proposal,
and support for the youth commissioners. The commission voted to partner with South
County Youth Task Force for their first youth-led virtual workshop conference. Due to
lack of registration for March 26 event, the event was cancelled and the commission will
determine a new event date. The committee work groups will report on progress, decide
on their next committee meeting dates, and all commissioners will continue planning
discussion.
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