To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOHN LA ROCK, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS TO FILL THE YOUTH MEMBERS OF THE REDONDO BEACH YOUTH COMMISSION FOR 2020-2021
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Each year appointments to the Redondo Beach Youth Commission are recommended for appointment. The Youth Commission holds monthly meetings to advance youth causes and examine polices that promote and serve the needs of the youth community. Redondo Beach youth are invited to submit applications to serve on the Youth Commission through the Community Services Department.
The recommended appointments for the Youth Commission are:
Malina Au District 3
Corrie Branche District 4
Rani Crosby District 3
Anthony Ganis District 1
Lily Gray District 1
Tyler Lee District 1
Marilian Manzano District 2
David Oplatka District 3
Eduardo Rosales Jr. District 5
Ava Schaeffer District 2
Ethan Syring District 1
BACKGROUND
On September 5, 2000, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2858 which dictates that the Youth Commission be comprised of twelve youth and three adults (with one adult member selected by the Redondo Beach Unified School District), that the term of youth members be for one year, that youth members shall be over the age of thirteen but under the age of twenty, that they reside with parent(s) or guardian(s) within the City or be registered attendees of the Redondo Beach Unified School District and have served for one year as an Ad-Hoc member. Adult members of the Youth Commission are appointed for four-year terms under separate City Council action.
The Youth Commission’s duties include promoting the youth of Redondo Beach by providing comprehensive programs and events that meet the interest and needs of the youth; remain informed on programs providing youth services to Redondo Beach youth; provide research and suggest proposed policies, programs and services designed to meet the needs of Redondo Beach youth; review and evaluate requests received by the City pertaining to its youth-related policies/services; maintain liaison with the Youth Commissions in other cities, and/or youth related agencies; and represent the City of Redondo Beach when requested to do so.
On September 15, 2020 the City Council approved the adult members of the Youth Commission, Drew Gamet (RBUSD representative) and Mitsy Stover (District 2). The Youth Commission meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. and as needed.
COORDINATION
The Community Services Department provides liaison services to the Youth Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT
The activities and staff support for the Youth Commission are included in the Community Services adopted FY 2020-21 Budget.
APPROVED BY:
Joe Hoefgen, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Recommended Youth Commission appointments