HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 542-1 RESOLUTION NO. 542-1
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 542 RELATING
TO THE TERMS OF OFFICE AND THE MEETING TI~ OF THE
YOUTH COMMISSION
Resolved, by the City Council of the City of Saratoga, California,
that Resolution No. 542, being a Resolution Creating Youth Com-
mission, is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 2: Section 2 is amended so that the terms of office for
present and future members shall be from June to June. Terms of
the present members shall expire in either June or October at the
option of the member. Terms of subsequent appointments to fill
vacancies shall expire in June.
SECTION 4: Section 4 is amended to change the Youth Connnission's
meeting times. The Youth Commission shall meet at least once a
month on a regularly scheduled basis and at such other times as
the Commission desires.
The above and foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced
and passed by the City Council of the City of Saratoga at a regular
meeting held on the 7th day of July, 1971, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Robbins, Smith, Dwyer, Sanders, Bridges
NOES: None
ABSENT: None.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY OF SARATOGA
MEMORANDUM JULY 13, 1970
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
SUBJECT: YOUTH COMMISSION: LIST OF SPECIFICS
This list of items was compiled after contacts with various youths in
the community, interested adults and other cities which have created
Youth Commissions. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list; nor
is it a list of definitive, well-worded proposals. Rather, it is a
list of items that youth are interested in pursuing. Perhaps some are
less articulated while others may be quite specific. Where general
areas of concern are listed, an attempt was made to give examples of
specific ideas and suggestions that were mentioned or discussed. In
fairness to the people~I contacted it should be emphasized that it is
difficult for them to quickly offer specific, imaginative suggestions
about their general areas of concern.
1. A "Youth Plan." Specific suggestions for a Youth Plan to include
an assessment of youth programs and activities, both public and
private (E.G. Schools, Churches, Boy Scouts~ Pony League, Youth
Center, Etc.) in the community, their effectiveness and ways they
can be improved and integrated into an overall plan for youth.
2. The possibility of creating a new position, a full-time "Youth
Coordinator" charged with the responsibility of coordinating the
various programs of agencies and institutions involved with youth.
The coordinator's powers may be either formal in some instances or
simply advisory in others, but the position will be an attempt to
overview the entire gamut of youth programs and activities.
3. The problem of drugs and drug abuse is a major concern. Creation
of a drug drop-in center is a specific example. The range of services
provided by such a center could range from simply disseminating infor-
mation on drugs to intensive education and emotional counseling.
4. The possible establishment of youth gathering place, aside from the
youth center, and preferrably in Saratoga village. Among the sugges-
tions were a "Youth Plaza", a soda foundation or a "Youth Store."
Possible structural arrangements included the concept of a "Co-op",
i.e. the entire effort being staffed and supervised by young people.
5. The concern of youth transportation. A system of bicycle pathways,
bridal paths, mini-bike trails, trails for larger motorcycles and a
go-kart track were mentioned as possible suggestions.
6. Possible joint ventures and co-operative efforts with youth commiss-
ions established in neighboring communities, e.g. cooperation with
the Los Gatos Youth Commission in establishing a bicycle pathway
along the Saratoga-Los Gatos Road.
7. The possibility of establishing a youth information center, either
aside from or in conjunction with, a drug information center. The
information center would provide information on programs and activ-
ities, counseling in educational assistance, the drop-out problem,
scholarships, financial aids, etc.
8. Possibilities for improving communication among youth. One sugges-
tion is the establishment of a youth newsletter or newspaper to be
distributed at schools, the youth center, anywhere young people con-
gregate. Another suggestion was the building of bulletin boards for
publicizing youth events and activities. A specific suggestion: a
french-style carousel column to be placed centrally in Saratoga Village.
9. Ecological and environmental concerns. Promotion and sponsorship of
various programs such as clean-up campaigns, "Environmental awareness
week","clean-air day", etc. Sponsoring and administering continuing
"Recycling programs" in the community for such solid wastes as bottles,
cans, and newspapers.
10. Leisure-recreational activities and facilities for youth. E.g. pony
league fields, places for boating, swimming and fishing.
11. Improving the opportunity for youth participation in the processes
of government. The creation of a Youth Commission was the prime sug-
gestion for improving participation.
12. Sponsoring and coordinating voluntary and civil projects by youth.
Clean-up campaigns were frequently suggested, specifically a great
concern for cleaning up and helping to develop Wildwood Park.
13. The establishment of a youth employment service to help improve job
opportunities for youth who seek either sun~ner employment or part-
time employment during the school year.
14. Youth-~community relations. One suggestion in this regard is to
improve laws and ordinances to curb youthful crime and delinquency.
Establishing and improving the relationship of the youth in Saratoga
and the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department.
15. Improvement of communication between the Youth and the community.
One youth expressed the need for greater communication in general.
Often youth believe that nothing is being done simply because they
are unaware of it. It was al!so suggested that the reverse may be
true: Adults are unaware of what youth are doing. Communications
in various forms (letters to newspapers, reports, letters to resi-
dents, etc.) may improve the relations between youth and other segments
in the community (parents, teachers, police, senior citizens, etc.)
Andy Mariani