PREPARED BY: GREG DWYER DATE OF MEETING: 05/07/18
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO APPROVING YOUTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Develop Strategic Plan for Youth Commission is an adopted policy item under the FY 2018-21 City Council Priority Workplan, effective November 1, 2017.
CEQA Compliance Statement
This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
BACKGROUND
The City Council approved the By-Laws for a new Youth Commission on April 5, 2010 and approved amendments to the By-Laws on May 20, 2013.
The purpose of the San Pablo Youth Commission is to act as a liaison between the San Pablo youth community and the City Council, to advise the City Council on youth-related issues, and to promote civic engagement among youth in San Pablo by:
* Creating opportunities to engage youth in community issues
* Supporting and developing programs and events to encourage youth voice
* Creating alliances with other youth-based organizations
* Fostering the development of the next generation of youth leaders
* Serving the needs of the community
The primary duties of the Commission are to represent and be an advocate for the youth of the City of San Pablo, to review those municipal matters referred to it by the City Council and City Staff, as well as to report its findings and make recommendations to the City Council and City staff.
The Commission may also initiate proposals on its own motion, which may be forwarded, to the City Council by staff for consideration and action.
The By-Laws allow for 20 members. On March 20, 2018, the appointment terms ended for two Commissioners. One of those Commissioners is seeking re-appointment. At this date, the San Pablo Youth Commission roster has 17 appointed members.
On April 10, 2018, this item was taken before the Community Services Standing Committee (Calloway/Morris) where they unanimously supported the recomme...
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