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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-1974 Youth Commission MinutesA '` SARATOGA YOUTH COMMISSION TIME: MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1974 - 3 :30 P.M. PLACE: CRISP MEMORIAL CONFERENCE ROOM -, SARATOGA CITY OFFICES, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE, SARATOGA, CALIF. 95070 TYPE: REGULAR MEETING I. ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Belanger, Fischer, Kayhan, Randazzo, Smith and Weiss ABSENT: Commissioners Gordon, McLeod and Wright. B. MINUTES The Minu.tes.of the March 11, 1974 meeting of the Commission were approved as submitted. II. OLD BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATON TO COUNCIL ON- TRAFFIC,.SIGNAL, CORNER OF ALLENDALE AND FRUITVALE AVENUES. The Secretary reported that the original vehicle- actuated unit has been repaired and is now installed. The item was continued to the next agenda. B. APPROVAL OF SURVEY TO BE SENT TO HIGH SCHOOLS ON YOUTH CENTER CONCERTS. Commissioner Randazzo moved that the revised survey regarding concerts at the Youth Center and the no smoking policy be accepted. The motion was seconded and Commissioners Belanger Kayhan, Randazzo and Smith voted in favor. Commissioners Fischer and Weiss voted against the motion. III. NEW BUSINESS A. RECQMMENDATION TO COUNCIL CONCERNING THE AGE LIMITS.-ON SHERIFF DEPARTMENT "RIDE -A- LONG" PROGRAM. The Secretary reviewed the recommendation which includes the following points: 1. People 14 and pver should be allowed to participate in the ride -a -long program since youths are-involved with the Sheriffs Department. 2. Requireiients.of, the program will be the same for all. 3. The Council is requested to pass the recommendation on to the County Board of Directors. It was moved and seconded that the recommendation be approved.. The motion was passed unanimously. --1- SARATOGA YOUTH COMMISSION - APRIL 1. 1974 - MINUTES - continued B. RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL ON CHANGING AGE LIMITS FOR YOUTH.CENTER PARTICIPATION Commissioner Fischer said that there are youths younger than 7th grade interested in using the Youth Center and feels that the age limit should be lowered.. Commissioner Smith thought that a cut -off at 5th or 6th grade might be appropriate. Commissioner Kayhan felt that the age limit should not be lowered especially since the school playgrounds are staffed after school hours for the 6th °grade and under group. Chairman Weiss pointed out that this change might affect the Commission's attempts to get the high school age group involved in using the Youth Center. Commissioner Belanger -moved and Commissioner Randazzo seconded_ that the age limit remain at 7th grade. Commissioners Belanger, Randazzo and Smith voted in favor; Commissioner Fischer opposed; and Commissioner Weiss abstained. C. RECOMMENDED,CHANGE IN CITY OIL DISPOSAL (OIL SLICK). The Secretary reported that the city has initiated a new Policy-for oil disposal and that it nowka. function of the Recycle Center. He suggested that the recommendation be revised to commend this new policy and urge,;that this policy continue. Commissioner Fischer felt that the recommendation should be submitted to the Council as written to show that the Commission was aware of,'the..problem, and she so moved. Commissioner Randazzo seconded the motion. Commissioner Fischer voted in favor and Commissioners Belanger, Kayhan, Randazzo, Smith and Weiss opposed. The Secretary suggested that the recommendation be revised to read "It has:come to our attention that one of the procedures followed by the City Maintenance crew has been to dump the used oil removed during lubes into the creek that flows behind the workyard. It is our feeling that part: of the beauty of Saratoga is found in the unpolluted surroundings. Not only does the pollution of the creek damage the Saratoga area, it also serves as a terrible example to everyone. It has since come to our'- attention that an alternate disposal--system using the,Recycle Center has been--initiated. We would like to formally approve of this method and further request that meaysres be taken to insure that this system is used in the future by city vehicles." Commissioner Belanger moved that and Commissioner Smith seconded. Kayhan, Randazzo, Smith and Weiss Fischer opposed the motion. D. TORRANCE YOUTH COUNCIL TRIP. this recommendation be accepted Commissioners Belanger, approved and Commissioner The Secretaty'asked that Commissioner interested in attending this convention contact him by April 9th. He will then submit a request for funds. -2- SARATOGA YOUTH COMMISSION - APRIL 1, 1974 - MINUTES - continued IV. COMMITTEE AND STAFF REPORTS A. REPORT ON COUNTY YOUTH COMMISSION BOARD APPOINTMENTS. Chairman Weiss will contact Pat Koepland of the San Jose Youth Commission regarding this item.- V. COMMUNICATIONS A. ORAL, The Secretary reported that in making the last amendment to the Commission bylaws he found another recent amendment which changed terms of offices to run from June to June, and suggested that Commissioners affected by this submit a new application. VI. ADJOURNMENT mm There being no further business before the Commission,-the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ea. Georgee,Everhart, Secretary -3-�