12/12/2022 Youth Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 01/09/2023
CITY OF GILROY
YOUTH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Gilroy Senior Center
7371 Hanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
MINUTES
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I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:04 p.m.
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Lavender Hwang Chair Present
Winston James Vice Chair Present
James Dihn Commissioner Present (6:07pm)
Aiden Francis Commissioner Present
Sophie Gong Commissioner Present
Isaac Hwang Commissioner Present
Alfred James Commissioner Present
Ezequiel Lopez Commissioner Present
Alexis Miller Commissioner Present
Destiney Saldate Commissioner Absent
IV. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The Youth Commission meeting packet and agenda was posted online and
at the City Hall kiosk on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. November 14, 2022 – Commissioner W. James motioned to approve.
Commissioner Lopez seconded. Motion passed 8-0-0.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Monday, December 12, 2022 – Commissioner Miller motioned to approve.
Commissioner W. James seconded. Motion passed 9-0-0.
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VII. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
None.
VIII. INTRODUCTIONS - Cindy McCormick, Customer Service Manager and Bryce
Atkins, Assistant to the City Manager, introduced themselves.
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - none
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. City of Gilroy Housing Element Update – McCormick presented a report
as described in the memo enclosed in the packet. Commissioner I. Hwang
asked about how the housing report relates to the youth commission and
about RHNA. Chair Hwang asked how the Commission could support the
housing element. McCormick suggested the Commissioners take the survey
that was sent to them prior to the meeting. Vice Chair James motioned to
approve the Commission take the survey. Lopez seconded. Motion passed
9-0-0.
XI. OLD BUSINESS
A. Finalize the details of the Holiday Posada Event – Commissioners are
expected to arrive at 1:30pm for setup. Miller will be unable to attend.
Francis will arrive at around 3pm. Supplies will be provided by staff liaison
Bautista. Commissioners are expected to wear their Youth Commission
apparel and dress warmly. Francis motioned to approve plan. I. Hwang
seconded. Motion passed 9-0-0.
B. Complete the 2022-2023 Youth Commission Work Plan – Holiday
Parade was cancelled; Chair Hwang motioned for Commission to support at
the Day of the Child event. Motion passed 9-0-0; Royal Red Carpet event
needs outreach, activities, and food/drinks. Should there be fundraising?
What’s the budget? Subcommittee? These items should be discussed at the
next meeting; Career Fair has been changed to OpportuniTEEN.
Commission will check to see if event can be held at Library. Focus will be
on part-time jobs, internships, and volunteering; Presentation to City Council
will be in May.
XII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
XIII. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING – None.
XIV. STAFF COMMENTS
A reminder to arrive at the Holiday Posada event on 12/17/2022 a t 1:30
p.m. Atkins mentioned that the City Council will be discussing Commissions
during its January 28 Strategic Planning meeting.
XV. FUTURE MEETINGS – next meeting in January 9, 2023.
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT – 7:20pm.
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Adam Henig
Commission Secretary