04/14/2014 Youth Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 05/12/2014CITY OF GILROY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
YOUTH COMMISION MEETING
7:00 P.M.
Monday, April 14, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chair Miner.
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
ROLL CALL & SECRETARY’S REPORT
All commissioners were present.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Commissioner Filice motioned to approve the minutes and Commissioner Straub seconded
that motion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Filice motioned to approve the agenda and Commissioner Miner seconded
that motion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Recap of Pampered Princess Party - March 15, 2014
Recreation Coordinator/ Advisor Anna Bielecki commended Commissioner Carpenter for
the efforts she put forth in making the Pampered Princess Party a successful event.
Commissioner Carpenter took the lead in planning, organizing, and implementing the
event. It was decided that this would be an annual event.
B. Continued Planning for Senior Ball on Saturday, April 19, 2014
Recreation Coordinator/ Advisor Anna Bielecki laid out a timeline for the
Commissioners to meet and decorate for the Senior Ball on Saturday, April 19, 2014 as
well as what time to arrive on the day of the event. Chair Miner inquired about
fundraising efforts for raffle prizes for the Senior Ball and created a plan for which
Commissioner would approach which business.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Teen Friendly Business
Vice-Chair Filice asked Ms. Bielecki to obtain information about teen friendly businesses
from the City of Mountain View Youth Commission.
B. Youth Commission Presentation to City Council – May 5, 2014
Recreation Coordinator/ Advisor Anna Bielecki mentioned how the presentation to City
Council has traditionally been done and how any creative alternatives to the presentation
could also be considered.
C. Critical Thinking and Reflection Exercise
Recreation Coordinator/ Advisor Anna Bielecki opened the discussion by asking
questions of personal reflection to the Youth Commissioners to allow for the members to
consider their roles in the Youth Commission as well as their role in the community.
Commissioners reflected on their individual views and shared with the group.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Calendar of Annual Events.
Summer Events.
STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Youth Commission Chair Miner adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
FUTURE MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Youth Commission will be held on Monday, May 12, 2014 at
7:00 p.m. in the Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room.
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Commissioner Sabharwal
Recording Secretary