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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-19-2020 Youth Commission Meeting MinutesSaratoga Youth Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 3 SARATOGA YOUTH COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 19, 2020 Teleconference/Public Participation Information to Mitigate the Spread of COVID‐19 This meeting will be entirely by teleconference. All Commission members, staff, and public will only participate via the Zoom platform using the process described below. The meeting is being conducted in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order N‐29‐20 suspending certain teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. The purpose of this order was to provide the safest environment for the public, elected officials, and staff while allowing for continued operation of the government and public participation during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Members of the public view and participate in the meeting by using the Zoom website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84692992103 or App (Webinar ID 846 9299 2103) and using the tool to raise their hand in the Zoom platform when directed by the Chair to speak on an agenda item. The public will not be able to participate in the meeting in person. As always, members of the public can send written comments to the Commission prior to the meeting by commenting online at www.saratoga.ca.us/yc prior to the start of the meeting. These emails will be provided to the members of the Commission and will become part of the official record of the meeting. During the meeting the Chair will explain the process for members of the public to be recognized to offer public comment. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk at debbieb@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. 5:30 PM YOUTH COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:32PM ROLL CALL Bradley, Chittharanjan, Hicks, Huang, Jain, Koneru, Leung, Liu, Lu, Madhan, Peer, Pyun, Raamkumar, Rammohan, Wang, Zhai. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Any member of the public may address the Youth Commission for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on the Agenda. The law generally prohibits the Youth Commission from discussing or taking Saratoga Youth Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 3 action on such items. However, the Youth Commission can schedule the item for discussion at a future meeting. AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Youth Commission Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes from the June 9, 2020 meeting. Koneru motioned to approve the June 9, 2020 minutes. Zhai seconded the motion. AYES: Chittharanjan, Koneru, Liu, Madhan, Pyun, Raamkumar, Rammohan, Wang, Zhai. NOES: none. ABSTAIN: none. PASSED: 9-0. 2. Overview of the Year Recommended Action: Discuss what worked and areas of improvement. Share feedback and any tips for what would make the Youth Commission more successful in the future. What went well: • This year was a lot more prepared and organized. The Google Calendar helped a lot in terms of keeping track of our events. • Subcommittees made meetings more efficient. Things to work on and feedback: • Time management during in-person meetings. • Allocating time out of the Youth Commission • Finding the right location for events • More chairs, newer face painting. • Attend as many events as you can and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to share your ideas for events. 3. Work Plan 2020-2021 Recommended Action: Discuss ideas to include in the 2020-21 Youth Commission work plan that will be further discussed in September 2020. - Continue funding for inclusive playground equipment - SED Talks - Artstravaganza - Online games - Movie making competitions - Support groups - Mask making - Skribbl.io - Bobatoga - Film/music competitions - Saratoga community cookbook - Saratoga’s got talent Saratoga Youth Commission Agenda – Page 3 of 3 - Bonding activities 4. Pizza & Politics 2020 Recommended Action: Receive potential formats for the Pizza & Politics 2020 event from the staff liaison. 5. Youth Commission Training Recommended Action: The Youth Commission Training is scheduled for September 1, 2020. ADJOURNMENT (6:32pm) CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET, COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT I, Kayla Nakamoto, Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Youth Commission was posted and available for review on June 16, 2020 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 16th day of June 2020 at Saratoga, California. Kayla Nakamoto, Community Engagement Coordinator In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Youth Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda, copies of materials distributed to the Youth Commission concurrently with the posting of the agenda, and materials distributed to the Youth Commission by staff after the posting of the agenda are available on the City Website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Following removal of State and local shelter in place orders these materials will be available for review in the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California. In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at debbieb@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II]