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AGENDA
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF COACHELLA
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
February 10, 2025
4:30 PM
In-Person Meeting
Location:
City Hall Council
Chambers
1515 Sixth Street,
Coachella, California
If you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, here is the link:
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Public comments may be received either in person, via email, telephonically, or via Zoom with a limit of 250 words, or three minutes:
o In Real Time:
If participating in real time via Zoom or phone, during the Public Comment Period, use the “raise hand” function on your computer, or when using a phone, participants can raise their hand by pressing *9 on the keypad.
o In Writing:
Written comments may be submitted to the Commission electronically via email to [email protected]. Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting is required. All written comments received will be forwarded to the Commission and entered into the record. o If you wish, you may leave a message at (760) 262-6240 before 5:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed online by accessing the city's website at www.coachella.org, and clicking on the "Watch Live & Council Meetings" tab located on the home page, and then clicking on the "live" button.
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
1 Agenda Youth Advisory Commission February 10, 2025
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“At this time the Commission may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date or request the moving of an item on the agenda.”
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2025, of the City of Coachella Youth Advisory Commission PRESENTATIONS:
2. Update YAC Volunteer Opportunities 2025
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE)
NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
“The public may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public that is not on the agenda, but is within the subject matter jurisdiction thereof. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.” REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT:
Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at 53-462 Enterprise Way, Coachella, California, and on the City’s website www.coachella.org.
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MINUTES
OFA REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OFCOACHELLA
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
January 13, 2025
4:30 PM
In-Person Meeting
Location:
City Council Chamber
1515 6th Street,
Coachella, CA
If you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, here is the link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83499649627?pwd=05eTQCw8zTQgtytRrFnhayCGjK5dY o.1
One tap mobile : +16694449171,,83499649627#,,,,*882951# Or Telephone:
US: +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 834 9964 9627
Passcode: 882951Spanish: El idioma español está disponible en Zoom seleccionado la opción en la parte de abajo de la pantalla
Public comments may be received either in person, via email, telephonically, or via Zoom with a limit of 250 words, or three minutes:
o In Real Time:
If participating in real time via Zoom or phone, during the Public Comment Period, use the “raise hand” function on your computer, or when using a phone, participants can raise their hand by pressing *9 on the keypad.
o In Writing:
Written comments may be submitted to the Commission electronically via email to [email protected]. Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting is required. All written comments received will be forwarded to the Commission and entered into the record. o If you wish, you may leave a message at (760) 262-6240 before 5:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed online by accessing the city's website at www.coachella.org, and clicking on the "Watch Council Meetings" tab located on the home page, and then clicking on the "live" button.
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Youth Advisory Commission January 13, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: 4:34 P.M.
Chair Fausto called the regular meeting of the City of Coachella Youth Advisory Commission to order at 4:31 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Mendez-Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Secretary Izabella Nunez, Commissioner Libni H. Valle, Commissioner Briana Lara-Saldivar, Commissioner Ivan Mendez-Perez, Chair Christian Fausto, Commissioner Sehwa Meza, Commissioner Aaralyn Arriaga, and Commissioner Joshua Pulido
ABSENT: Vice Chair Cobos (advised via email that he will not be in attendance) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“At this time the Commission may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date or request the moving of an item on the agenda.”
Motion: To approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Commissioner Nunez
Seconded by: Commissioner Pulido
Approved: 8-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
AYES: Secretary Nunez, Commissioner Valle, Commissioner Lara-Saldivar, Commissioner MendezPerez, Chair Fausto, Commissioner Meza, Commissioner Arriaga, and Commissioner Pulido NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Cobos
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024, of the City of Coachella Youth Advisory Commission Motion: To approve the Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024 of the Youth Advisory Commission
Made by: Secretary Nunez
Seconded by: Commissioner Pulido
Approved: 8-0, Unanimous roll call vote:
Secretary Nunez, Commissioner Valle, Commissioner Lara-Saldivar, Commissioner Mendez-Perez, Chair Fausto, Commissioner Meza, Commissioner Arriaga, and Commissioner Pulido NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Cobos
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PRESENTATIONS:
2. Safe Space Campaign and Teen Social Programming 2025 a. Presentation by Public Works Management Analyst Vincent Orfano b. Commissioner Pulido - consider naming the event “Safe Space for Every Heart and Mind” i. Orange, blue, and green as color design elements (logo) c. City Staff to bring back for February meeting regarding naming of the Teen Social event and the HUE music festival.
3. Youth Advisory Commission Volunteer Opportunities 2025 a. Presentation by Public Works Management Analyst Vincent Orfano b. Targeting volunteer opportunity in April during spring break for Adopt-A-Park/Street program c. City Staff will confirm dates for May volunteer opportunity (Find Food Bank) d. Commissioner Pulido - graffiti cleanup event
e. Chair Fausto - YAC will identify possible locations, parks, graffiti walls, to be considered for cleaning up and will discuss for the February meeting
NEW BUSINESS CALENDAR (LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE)
NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
“The public may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public that is not on the agenda, but is within the subject matter jurisdiction thereof. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.” None
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Nunez - properly promote Teen Social Event with ads and flyers Commissioner Pulido - internships, local businesses, senior center volunteer opportunity, leadership opportunities/workshops, scholarship opportunities, youth led music and arts festival, YAC social boding opportunities
Commissioner Lara-Saldivar - LA Wildfire Donation Drive Public Works Director’s Comments
Senior Center Volunteer Opportunity - Wii Bowling
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ADJOURNMENT:
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION, CHAIR FAUSTO ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 5:18 P.M.
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DELIA GRANADOS
CITY CLERK
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