03/10/2014 Youth Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 04/14/2014CITY OF GILROY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
YOUTH COMMISION MEETING
7:00 P.M.
Monday, March 10, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chair Miner.
INTRODUCTIONS
Anna Bielecki introduced Project Manager for the City of Gilroy General Plan Stan Ketchum,
Planning Consultants Dave Amos and Mintier Harnish, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Moe
McHenry and Christopher High School student Trevor Hadnot.
ROLL CALL & SECRETARY’S REPORT
All commissioners were present except Commissioner Spath who was absent.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Commissioner Straub motioned to approve the minutes of February 10, 2014 and
Commissioner Carpenter seconded that motion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Straub motioned to approve the agenda of March 10, 2014, with the stated
change of order. Commissioner Navarro seconded the motion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Update on Progress of Pampered Princess Party
Commissioner Carpenter provided an update on the progress of the Pampered Princess
Party. Commissioner Carpenter discussed a conflict in the food arrangements and
individual Youth Commissioners volunteered to bring items. Recreation
Coordinator/Advisor Bielecki encouraged all Youth Commissioners to go and support
Commissioner Carpenter at the event on the Saturday, March 15th from 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m.
B. Continued Discussion Re: Fundraising Efforts.
Recreation Coordinator/ Advisor Bielecki encouraged Youth Commissioners to continue
collecting raffle prizes for the Senior Ball.
C. Treasurer’s Report
Commissioner Baxter provided an update of no change in Youth Commission funds.
D. Continued Planning for Annual Senior Ball – April 19, 2014
Recreation Coordinator/ Anna Bielecki mentioned that tickets are on sale and posters and
fliers to advertise for the Senior Ball are finalized. Ms. Bielecki concluded with an update
on the status of the caterer and the band.
E. Recap of YAC Attack – March 1, 2014
Youth Commissioners who attended the event shared their experiences and what they
learned from the event.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Youth Environmental Awareness Week
Commissioner Filice discussed his idea of partnering with the Parks & Recreation
Commission to promote youth environmental awareness.
B. Social Enterprise Presentation
Commissioner Filice gave a brief presentation and overview of his business called
WeAre, which is a social enterprise geared towards youth making a difference globally.
Commissioner Filice solicited feedback from the group.
C. Overview of New Gilroy General Plan Process Presentation
Stan Ketchum and Dave Amos provided an overview of the City of Gilroy General Plan
process. Youth Commissioners were encouraged to share their input as well as encourage
their peers to participate in the general plan process.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Teen Friendly Business
STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Miner adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
FUTURE MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Youth Commission will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014 at
7:00 p.m. in the Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room.
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Pryanka Sabharwal
Recording Secretary