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Home My WebLink About02.03.2025 Youth Commission Meeting Agenda PacketMonday, February 3, 2025 6:30 PM City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA Library Parks & Recreation Building, Young Adult Library 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA Youth Commission Julia Tsuei, Chairperson, Ally Tunque, Vice Chairperson Aaron Adriano, Commissioner: Alex Lau, Commissioner: Nika Mariano, Commissioner Claudia Miller, Commissioner: Vivek Narottam, Commissioner: Nataly Quinteros, Commissioner: Alejandra Ramirez Commissioner: Jiancarlo Ray, Commissioner : Edward Tian, Commissioner: Sara Vides, Commissioner Regular Meeting Agenda 1 February 3, 2025Youth Commission Regular Meeting Agenda How to submit written Public Comment before the Meeting: Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments in writing in advance of the meeting by emailing: [email protected]. How to provide Public Comment during the Meeting: COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER Under the Public Comment section of the agenda, members of the public may speak on any item not listed on the Agenda. Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The Chair may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future meeting. If there appears to be a large number of speakers, the Chair may reduce speaking time to limit the total amount of time for public comments (Gov. Code sec. 54954.3(b)(1).). American Disability Act: The City Clerk will provide materials in appropriate alternative formats to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please send a written request to City Clerk Rosa Govea Acosta at 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080, or email at [email protected]. Include your name, address, phone number, a brief description of the requested materials, and preferred alternative format service at least 24-hours before the meeting. Accommodations: Individuals who require special assistance of a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in the meeting, including Interpretation Services, should contact the Office of the City Clerk by email at [email protected], 24-hours before the meeting. Page 2 City of South San Francisco Printed on 1/31/2025 2 February 3, 2025Youth Commission Regular Meeting Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AGENDA REVIEW PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS Presentation on Youth in Government Program (Devin Stenhouse, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer) 1. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION Review and approval of Draft Minutes from the January 6, 2025 Youth Commission Meeting 2. Discussion of Scholarship Research Project3. Discussion of promotion of South San Francisco Youth Poet-in-Residence application.4. Youth Commission Email Account5. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS Updates from Subcommittees6. Next Meeting | Agenda Building7. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 City of South San Francisco Printed on 1/31/2025 3 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-113 Agenda Date:2/3/2025 Version:1 Item #:1. Presentation on Youth in Government Program (Devin Stenhouse, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer) City of South San Francisco Printed on 1/31/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™4 Youth in Government 2025 City of South San Francisco 5 Cooperative Effort Between: City of South San Francisco South San Francisco Unified School District Middle College of Skyline College 6 Purpose of the Program •Provide SSF students opportunity to learn about municipal government •Experience “day in the life” of elected officials and department heads •Learn more about the structure and operations of local government 7 The Goal Encourage and increase engagement in participation as future: •Informed voters •Business leaders •Engaged citizens •City employees •Elected officials 8 Activities Include: •Bus tour of SSF including City facilities •Breakfasts and lunches with community leaders •Shadow counterparts •Hear from keynote speaker •Create a staff report •Recognition before, during and after the mock city council meeting 9 Dates Include: •Tuesday, April 8: •Breakfast, Meet Assigned Counterparts, City Tour, Lunch •Tuesday, April 15: •Breakfast, Shadow Counterparts, Lunch, Guest Speaker •Wednesday, April 23: •Mock City Council Meeting run-through •City Council Meeting (evening) •Tuesday, April 29: •Mock City Council Meeting 10 City Personnel Includes: •Capital Projects •City Attorney •City Clerk •City Council •City Manager •Economic & Community Development •Finance •Fire •Human Resources •Information Technology •Library •Parks and Recreation •Police •Public Works 11 Benefits •Gain knowledge of how local government operates directly from city officials and leaders •Firsthand experience of what it takes to operate a municipality •Opportunity to meet and network with municipal leadership 12 Questions? 13 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-112 Agenda Date:2/3/2025 Version:1 Item #:2. Review and approval of Draft Minutes from the January 6, 2025 Youth Commission Meeting City of South San Francisco Printed on 1/31/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™14 City of South San Francisco - Youth Commission Meeting Minutes: Monday, January 06, 2025 Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM Roll Call: Committee Members: Ally Tunque, Alex Lau, Vivek Narottam, Nataly Quinteros, Alejandra Ramirez Staff Members: Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library Director; Anita Palafox, Administrative Assistant; Robert “Bobby” Leiva, Librarian Absent: Julie Tsuei, Edward Tian Public Comments: No public comments. Agenda Review: No changes to the agenda. Items from Staff Members: Review and approval of Draft Minutes from December 2, 2024 Youth Commission Meeting. Alex Lau called motion to approve the minutes of the December 2, 2024 meeting, seconded by Vivek Narottam. All commissioners were in favor. Motion was approved. Matters for Consideration Updates from Subcommittees Subcommittees were quiet this last month, holiday planning. 1) Civic & Community Engagement: Alex shared he spoke with Edward about maybe attending local community events and asking if they need help or how to help out. 2) Social Media: Alejandra mentioned they are unable to plan because they do not have an Instagram account set up. Would like to know process of setting up Instagram account with a City email or gmail account. Adam will follow up with City IT Director or Communications Director about process in setting up the account. 3) Voter Registration: Did not meet Discussion of upcoming Library programming and events, and opportunities for Youth Commission participation and involvement Bobby shared flyers of upcoming Library events Agenda Building Update of recruitment of Youth Commission Subcommittee Updates: Community Engagement, Social Media, Voter Registration Updated of the Youth Commission website 15 Pet collection discussion Items from Commissioners Ally shared her experience tabling at the library for a school project on awareness of Asian health research registry with UCSF. Public was engaged and open to receive information. Next Meeting Monday, February 3, 2025, 6:30 pm Library | Parks & Recreation Center Young Adult Library, 2nd Floor 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM. 16 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-114 Agenda Date:2/3/2025 Version:1 Item #:3. Discussion of Scholarship Research Project BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The Youth Commission will discuss a potential scholarship research project to benefit local youth. City of South San Francisco Printed on 1/31/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™17 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-125 Agenda Date:2/3/2025 Version:1 Item #:4. Discussion of promotion of South San Francisco Youth Poet-in-Residence application. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The Commission will discuss the opportunity to assist with promoting the Youth Poet-in-Residence application for the 2025-26 program. Applications open Summer 2025. City of South San Francisco Printed on 1/31/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™18 youthpoet-inresidence The SSF Youth Poet-in-Residence (YPR) is a one- year position awarded to a unique individual committed to engaging the public through poetry. The goal of this residency is to celebrate our community’s diverse cultures through artistic expression and to encourage dialogue and unity under the leadership of the YPR! who canapply? high school students who go to school or live in ssf how toapply? submit 3-5 original poems online or in person 500 words or less winners receive: opportunity to perform in the community Honorarium South San Francisco about theprogram! bit.ly/4jsnydT Applications for the 2025-26 program open Summer 2025 Sign up for interest list below! 19 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-115 Agenda Date:2/3/2025 Version:1 Item #:5. Youth Commission Email Account BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Update from staff on the email account and social media set up. City of South San Francisco Printed on 1/31/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™20 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-117 Agenda Date:2/3/2025 Version:1 Item #:6. Updates from Subcommittees BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The Community Engagement, Social Media, and Voter Registration Subcommittees will share updates with the Commission. City of South San Francisco Printed on 1/31/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™21 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-116 Agenda Date:2/3/2025 Version:1 Item #:7. Next Meeting | Agenda Building Nexting Meeting Monday, March 3, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Library | Parks and Recreation Center Young Adult Library, 2nd Floor 901 Civic Campus Way South San Francisco, CA 94080 Agenda Building Discuss items to add to next meeting’s agenda City of South San Francisco Printed on 1/31/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™22