02/09/2015 Youth Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 03/09/2015CITY OF GILROY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
YOUTH COMMISION MEETING
7:00 P.M.
Monday, February 9, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chair P. Sabharwal.
INTRODUCTIONS
Adviser Bielecki introduced City of Gilroy Senior Planner Stan Ketchum to the Commission.
ROLL CALL & SECRETARY’S REPORT
Members Present: Baxter, Carpenter, Filice, Garnica, Lombardo, Olivares, A. Sabharwal, P.
Sabharwal, Straub.
Members Absent: Spath, Yafai.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Commissioner Baxter motioned to approve the minutes of January 12, 2015 and
Commissioner Olivares seconded the motion.
The motion carried (9-2-0).
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Sabharwal motioned to approve the agenda for February 9, 2015, and
Commissioner Olivares seconded the motion.
The motion carried (9-2-0).
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
YOUTH COMMISSION INVOLVEMENT
Chair P. Sabharwal requested all Commissioners to share what they have done for the Youth
Commission in the past month, what they plan on doing during the next month and what they
need from the Commission in order to prosper.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion Re: Youth Leadership Event
Chair P. Sabharwal discussed dropping the beach trip and substituting a field day. She
also encouraged the Commissioners to continue keeping everyone updated.
B. Discussion Re: Run or Dye Event
Commissioner Baxter decided to table this event due to the Commission’s busy schedule.
C. Discussion of GYC Shirts, Sweatshirts and other Promotional Items
Advisor Bielecki and Commissioner Carpenter will take the lead on ordering shirts and
sweatshirts. It will be up to each Commissioner to decide if they would like one.
D. Senior Ball – Saturday April 18, 2015
The majority of details have been finalized for this event. All that is left to plan for are
the donations that will be given at the raffle that night. It was suggested that each
Commissioner bring in a gift basket for the raffle.
E. Youth Commission All High School Mixer
The location for this event will be the Christmas Hill Park Amphitheatre on Saturday,
June 14, 2015 for students in 9th – 12th grade. Entrance fee will be $5 (with student ID).
There will be a DJ and possibly 3 live performances.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Gilroy General Action Committee Update
City of Gilroy Senior Planner Stan Ketchum provided an update on the City's 15 year
plan and encouraged the group to advertise for the next meeting.
B. Pampered Princess Party – Saturday March 14, 2015
Commissioners are encouraged to support this event. Commissioner Carpenter asked for
the loan of any hair supplies in order to have more stations for the young ladies.
C. Mixer with Gilroy Foundation Youth Board
Carol Peters, Adviser of the Gilroy Foundation Youth Board, invited the City of Gilroy
Youth Commission to engage in a networking opportunity on a Friday Night.
D. San Francisco Giants Trophy Tour – Thursday, February 19, 2015
The Youth Commission will be selling concessions at the Trophy Tour. All
Commissioners are encouraged to attend.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair P. Sabharwal adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
FUTURE MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Youth Commission will be held on Monday, March 9, 2015
at 7:00 p.m. in the Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room.
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Commissioner Lorena Garnica
Recording Secretary