03/14/2022 Youth Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 04/11/2022
CITY OF GILROY
YOUTH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 14, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Gilroy Senior Center
7371 Hanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
MINUTES
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Reet called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Alexis Kong Excused
Alexis Miller Present
Ezequiel Lopez Present
Isaac Hwang Present
Jacob Baker Present
Lavendar Hwang Present
Meyhar Kamrah Vice Chair Present
Reet Padda Chair Present
Aiden Francis Present
Winston James Present
Yashila Suresh Excused
III. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The Youth Commission meeting packet and agenda was posted online and at
the City Hall kiosk on March 11, 2022 at 5:58 p.m.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner I. Hwang motioned to approve the minutes of the February 14,
2022 regular meeting as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Kamrah. The motion carried with a 9-0-2 vote (Absent: Commissioner Suresh
and Commissioner Kong).
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner L. Hwang motioned to approve the agenda on March 14, 2022.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Francis. The motion carried with
a 9-0-2 vote (Absent: Commissioner Suresh and Commissioner Kong).
VI. INTRODUCTIONS
Staff Gonzalez introduced staff Bautista to the Youth Commission. Staff Bautista
previously served as the Youth Commission advisor for the City of Gilroy. Staff
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Gonzalez and staff Bautista are excited for the new opportunities ahead. The Gilroy
Youth Commission welcomed staff Bautista to the team.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
No public comments at this time.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. SCYTF RJ Youth Diversion Program
Mark Segovia, Program Coordinator from the South County Youth Task Force
(SCYTF) Restorative Justice Youth Diversion Program, presented to the Gilroy
Youth Commission about the new program. The SCYTF RJ diversion program is
designed for south county youth as a restorative program that provides an
alternative to youth who receive lower citations. Community members are invited
to be a part of the restorative justice circles in the program. The youth commission
was invited to a community restorative justice training on March 26, 2022 from
8am-4:30pm where youth can participate and receive community service hours.
B. Youth Hackathon
Commissioner I. Hwang and students of the Gilroy Hacks club presented to the
Gilroy Youth Commission their proposal for a youth hack-a-thon event. Gilroy
Hacks has students from local Gilroy high schools coming together to plan an
opportunity for middle to high school aged youth over a 3 day weekend. Gilroy
Hacks is currently in their middle of their planning and are seeking further student
support in advertisement, planning, sponsoring, and judging. Gilroy Hacks does not
currently have a date or venue for their community event, but originally hoped to be
in the spring. Gilroy Hacks student group invited the Gilroy Youth Commission to
support the event in any way they can. The commissioners discussed their current
term timeline, student obligations, and ideas. The commissioners discussed how
they would be able to support in publicizing and sharing the Gilroy Hacks club
event.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
A. Pampered Princess 2022 Planning
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Staff Bautista discussed his previous experience in organizing and planning the
Pampered Princess Party Event. The previous Commissions took at least three
meetings to strategies together. The Commission agreed to moved the Pampered
Princess Party to next term. Preparation for this event will take place at the next
meeting.
Also, the Commission voted to participate in the Kids Discovery Art/Day of the
Child event held at San Ysidro Park on Sunday, May 1, 2022. The emphasis will be
on games (Jenga and Corn hole), face painting, and arts and crafts including
princess crowns.
Commissioner Winston motioned to approve move the Pampered Princess
Party to next term and participate in the Kids Discovery Art/Day of the Child
event. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Francis. The motion carried
with a 7-1-2 vote (Absent: Commissioner Suresh and Commissioner Kong).
The following Commissioners will be in charge of each station:
Arts & Crafts: Commissioners Alexis, Lavender, Reet, and Meyhar
- Table covers (6)
- Center Pieces
- Need: Crowns, wands, color sheets, certificates, crayons.
Face Painting: Commissioners Lavender, Meyhar
- Stick to five to six designs.
- Purchase paint
Games: Commissioner Isaac, Aiden, Jacob, and Zeke.
- Corn hole
- Jenga
Publicity: Everyone
- Flyers, emails, word of mouth
Miscellaneous Items:
- Color coordinated?
- Balloons?
- Commissioners and volunteers arrive at 10:00 a.m.
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B. Youth Commission Apparel
The Gilroy Youth Commission requested expenditures from previous orders on
Youth Commission t-shirts and 1/4 quarter zip sweatshirt's. The Commission is
interested in purchasing apparel to represent and promote the Commission. The
Gilroy Youth Commission agreed to purchase 13 -1/4 zip-up dark grey sweatshirt's.
In addition, the Commission approved to purchase 13 army green t-shirts. The total
amount equaled $675.00. Staff Bautista will be ordered these request from
OneLifePrint Apparel in Gilroy.
X. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
The Gilroy Youth Commission recommended the following items to be listed on
the next agenda:
1. Staff Yack Attack comment.
2. Participation in the South County Restorative Justice Diversion program.
3. Update with Youth Hackathon event.
4. Planning of the Pampered Princess Party for next term.
5. Preparation of Kids Discovery Art/Day of the Child event.
XI. STAFF COMMENTS
Staff Bautista thanked the Commission for sharing ideas and feedback. Staff
Bautista reminded the Commission to stay on track with agenda topics. In addition,
staff Gonzalez praised the Commissioners for doing a great job in communicating
and encouraged them to continue to provide feedback.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Padda motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Commissioner Suresh seconded the motion. Motion passed 9-0-2 (Absent:
Commissioner Suresh and Commissioner Kong).
Monica Gonzalez,
Community Coordinator
Youth Commission Advisor
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YOUTH COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Youth Commission City Council Presentation
Meeting Date: April 11, 2022
Submitted By: Vince Bautista
Prepared By: Vince Bautista
Recommendation:
Receive and comment on the upcoming youth commission city council presentation.
Executive Summary
Background
Discussion
Fiscal Impact
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YOUTH COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: SCYTF RJ Youth Diversion Program
Meeting Date: April 11, 2022
Submitted By: Vince Bautista
Prepared By: Vince Bautista
Recommendation:
Follow up on the SCYTF RJ Youth Diversion event.
Executive Summary
Background
Discussion
Fiscal Impact
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YOUTH COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Yack Attack Cancellation
Meeting Date: April 11, 2022
Submitted By: Monica Gonzalez
Prepared By: Vince Bautista
Recommendation:
Receive and comment on the Yack Attack cancellation.
Executive Summary
Background
Discussion
Fiscal Impact
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YOUTH COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Youth Hackathon event.
Meeting Date: April 11, 2022
Submitted By: Vince Bautista
Prepared By: Vince Bautista
Recommendation:
Receive and comment on the youth hackathon involvement.
Executive Summary
Background
Discussion
Fiscal Impact
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YOUTH COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Preparation of Kids Discovery Art/Day of the Child Event
Meeting Date: April 11, 2022
Submitted By: Monica Gonzalez
Prepared By: Vince Bautista
Recommendation:
Receive and comment on the Kids Discovery Art/Day of the Child event.
Executive Summary
Background
Discussion
Fiscal Impact
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YOUTH COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Planning of the Pampered Princess Party
Meeting Date: April 11, 2022
Submitted By: Vince Bautista
Prepared By: Vince Bautista
Recommendation:
Motion and vote on Pampered Princess Party for the upcoming term.
Executive Summary
Background
Discussion
Fiscal Impact
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