Communications 07-26-23 — Elk Grove City Council, July 26, 2023

COMMUNICATIONS

IN RELATION TO THE

CITY OF ELK GROVE
JULY 26, 2023 REGULAR

MEETING

WE NEED A SECOND

SHELTER VETERINARIAN

HOLIDAY, VACATIONS, NO BACK UP
22 SPOTS CANCELED 22 SPOTS CANCELED16 SPOTS CANCELED
Other closure dates: 6/15 (10 spots), 7/15
(10 spots), 9/5 (5 spots), 9/12 (5 spots),
and 9/19 (5 spots)
The numbers are increasing

Almost twice as many TNRs, twice as many
animals were fostered, and twice as many cats
were taken in this June compared to June of
last year.

“We’rerelyingon the expertiseof our staff, we’re
relyingon the expertiseof a consultantthat we hired
earlythis year…”
Well, what is the staff saying?
◦“We are at a point where every single kennel is
occupied…”
According to staff, the shelter is on track to have
double the number of kittens brought in compared to
last year.
“They need that outflow to continue and increase, as
being “over capacity” has become their new normal.”
What about our expertise?
Many of us began feeding
colonies, trapping, fostering, etc
before the shelter even opened
So our question remains…
What does the City of Elk
Grove plan to do?

E L K G R O V E

C I T Y C O U N C I L

M E E T I N G
J U LY 2 6 2 0 2 3
APPROXIMATELY 20,000 COMMUNITY CATS!
• There is not enough spay and neuter surgeries
– Appointments are filling up in minutes
– TNR was closed twice, inadequate staff (20 potential surgeries were lost) • The shelter has a list of animals waiting for surgery at the shelter and in foster homes
• Unfair to add more spay + neuter appointments for community cats when there’s so much that vet staff already have to do
– We need a second shelter veterinarian
• For reference, the animal shelter has 55 cat kennels plus foster homes QUALITY OF LIFE…

FOR COMMUNITY
CATS

• Friendly cats often get TNR’d and sent back out
because there is simply no space at the shelter
• When community cats need assistance, the animal
shelter is busy with hundreds of kittens
“The welfare of these cats may
be significantly diminished.

Their life expectancy is
radically reduced due to death
from trauma, disease,
starvation, and weather
extremes. These same factors
may also contribute to an
overall poor quality of life.”
Trauma Starvation
Elements Diseases
QOL

A M E R I C A N V E T E R I N A RY

M E D I C A L A S S O C I AT I O N
W W W . A V M A . O R G / R E S O U R C E S - T O O L S / A V M A - P O L I C I E S / F R E E - R O A M I N G - A B A N D O N E D - A N D - F E R A L - C A T S

PREVENTION IS KEY
• Spay + Neuter needs to be a priority
• Unacceptable to not provide adequate
staff to allow for vacation time without
needing to close the TNR program
• Approximately 80% of kittens in shelters
originate from a community cat
• Council member Spease, have you come
up with any solutions that do not involve
hiring a second veterinarian?
• Will you all support community members’
fundraiser effort and authorize the city
manager to accept the donation?

THINK BIG
• Non-profit spay and
neuter clinic
• What can we do to make
this a Council Priority
Project?
From:

To: Jason Lindgren
Subject: City Meeting Statement
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:47:08 AM
Attachments: My name is Maryann Simpson.docx
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important [EXTERNAL EMAIL]
Hi,
I am attaching a statement that I plan to present to City Council in my 3 minutes of allowed time.

Thank you,
Maryann Simpson

My name is Maryann Simpson and I have lived I Elk Grove all my life. My dad’s family has been here since the Gold Rush. I am currently living in the Del Webb community of Glenbrooke off Bruceville Road.

I would like to bring up the issue of illegal fireworks and have the city address the problems and come up with a valid solution to the issue.

You can’t just push it off on the police and fire departments, it has become a major issue that isn’t getting resolved and is becoming worse.

Where I live, like many areas within the city, it has become like a war zone on July 4 th. They
shoot off illegal fireworks such as M80s and M100s, which sound like gun fire and small explosions. For someone like me who has suffered from PTSD it’s horrible and it makes you want to take justice into your own hands – it’s that bad.

There have been numerous complaints on Next Door regarding what it’s doing to pets and those with PTSD, along with the fear of houses burning down. I personally had a friend whose dog died from a heart attack because of it. There was also a lady whose dog jumped though a closed window because of it.

The police department claims to be on it enforcing with drones and helicopters, but they are rarely seen. They have yet to produce any numbers regarding the enforcement. When you do call the police department they won’t even take a report unless you have an exact address – which makes it almost impossible to do anonymously, and can create retaliation, since you have to be standing in front of the offender’s address. Because of this many don’t get reported and it continues to get worse.

The neighborhood across Bruceville from me has a large amount of Asian people who get these illegal products shipped to them from China. They put these products on ladders, and many shoot up into the air showering hot pieces on neighboring houses. Many fear their house will catch fire.

In my area we cannot see the large legal firework displays, such as Elk Grove Park. That park is overcrowded and too far away. There are other large displays but those are private member only places, that won’t allow you in, which is unfair to neighbors.

Some solutions that have been mentioned by others are:
1) impose larger fines: 2) have more officers dedicated to enforcement; 3) have designated spaces to set off fireworks – such as parks 4) have fireworks by permit only AND 5) ban ALL fireworks
I am asking the City to address this issue and actively do something about it. It might be beneficial to ask the public to weigh in on the matter and offer suggestion.

From:

To: Jason Lindgren
Subject: Statement for consideration of appointment to the Youth Commission Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 3:20:35 PM
Attachments: Raj Singh-Statement for Elk Grove Youth Commission..pdf [EXTERNAL EMAIL]
Hello, Jason
This is Raj Singh. Attached below is my statement for tonight's city council meeting during the consideration of appointments to the Youth Commission.

Thank you in advance.

GoodeveningMayor andCouncil Members. MynameisRaj Singh, andI amanincomingsenior at ElkGroveHighSchool. Unfortunately, I wasunabletoattendthemeetingtonight sinceI ambeingofferedtheopportunityof visitingQueens, NewYorktoshadowunder aTraumaCarePhysician. Leadingtowardsmyfuturegoalsof becomingasurgical anesthesiologist tohelpothers, joiningtheyouthcommissionwill alsoallowmetohelpour communityout. Aspartof theElkGroveYouthCommission, I will beabletomakenecessarychangestoimprovethesuccessof our youth. For example, mental healthisabigissueinour youth. AsaYouthCommissioner, I wouldliketobringinmoreresourcestoour communityandcreateeventsdiscussingmental healthawarenesswhichwill providetheYouthwithknowledgetotakethefirststepwhenit comestomental health. Additionally, I amthecurrent ASBAthleticCommissionerat ElkGroveHighSchool. I takeprideinmyjobasit allowsmetocreateasafe, inclusiveenvironment for mypeersinwhichall studentsfeel comfortableandlessensmental healthissues.Tobetter mycommunity, I havealsocreatedaninitiativeinwhichI providefoodfor studentsatlibrariesinunderservedcommunitiesinSacramento. I sawwhereI couldmakeanimpact, andIdecidedtostepin. I want tocontinuemyworkthroughtheYouthCommission, giveunderservedstudentsopportunities, andmakeour communityaninclusiveandsafeenvironment, allowingtheyouthtoopenupabout their issues. Thankyoufor givingmetheopportunitytoapplytotheYouthCommission. Thankyou.

YOUTH COMMISSION
(applicant listing continued on next page)
Recruitment Authorization: Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Recruitment Start Date: Friday, May 19, 2023 (ad in paper 05/19/23)

Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 (open until filled)

Recruitment Appointment: Wednesday, July 26, 2023

(Listed in order received, the “r” notation indicates they have re-applied)

NAME CONTACT ADDRESS DISTRICT

1. Anshuman Purohit

Age: 16
Asian, Male

Phone:

Cos
umnes Oaks High

4 4

2. Tiffany Nghe

Age: 17
Asian, Female

Phone:

Cosumnes Oaks High

4 4

3. Adielle Nelson

Age: 16
White, Female

Phone:

Elk Grove High

2 2

4. Abbas Chaudhry

Age: 15
Asian, Male

C
osumnes Oaks High

4 4

5. Meher Kaur Atwal

Age: 17
Asian, Female

F
ranklin High

4 4

6. Manjot Rai

Age: 15
Asian, Female

Cosumnes Oaks High

3 4

YOUTH COMMISSION

NAME

CONTACT

ADDRESS

DISTRICT

7. Audrey Meyer

Age: 17
Two+ Races, Female

Cos
umnes Oaks High

2 4

8. Eli Fisher-Fernandez

Age: 16
Hispanic or Latino, Male

C
osumnes Oaks High

4 4

9. Alexis Briceno

Age: 17
Two+ Races, Male

C
osumnes Oaks High

3 4

10 r.

Priyam Rangwala

Age: 15
Asian, Male, r

Fr
anklin High

4 4

11 Adrian Bayardo

Age: 16
Hispanic or Latino, Male

E
lk Grove High

2 2

12 Brianna Pham

Age: 17
Asian, Female

S
heldon High

2 2

13 Gianna Orhue

Age: 16
Black or African
American, Female

Mont
erey Trail High

3 YOUTH COMMISSION

14 Katelynn Waasdorp

Age: 14
White, Female

Cos
umnes Oaks High

1 4

15 Elena Laflen

Age: 14
White, Female

B
radshaw Christian High

2 2

16 Momina Niazi

Age: 14
Asian, Female

S
t. Francis Catholic High

2 *

17 r.

Raj Singh

Age: 17
Asian, Male, r

E
lk Grove High

2 2

18 Rafael Basas

Age: 17
Asian, Male

Fr
anklin High

1 4

19 Sadie Jones

Age: 15
Decline to Answer,
Female

Re
x & Margaret Fortune

1 2

20 Jacob Tristeza

Age: 17
Asian (Phillippine Islands),
Male

F
ranklin High

4 4

21 Jenny Ng

Age: 17
Asian, Female

Franklin High

4 4

YOUTH COMMISSION

YOUTH COMMISSION – current members

Name of Appointee Age Race /
Ethnicity
Gender District
Residence
– School*
School
Aeyla Buño 16 Asian Female 4 - 4 (1) Franklin
Jaydon Chen 16 Asian Male 4 - 4 Cosumnes Oaks
Lindsey Ngo 16 Asian Female 2 - 2 Pleasant Grove
Kassi Parsons 17 White Female 2 - 2 Pleasant Grove
Pratham Rangwala 15 Asian Male 4 - 4 (1) Franklin
Ohm Shah 15 Asian Male 4 - 4 Cosumnes Oaks

*School sites note the physical location by district, numbers listed in parenthesis note the City districts served in addition to the physical location district of the school site.

Qualifications: At time of appointment each member shall be: 1) no less than thirteen (13) years of age and no more than eighteen (18) years of age; 2) a student in grades seven (7) through twelve (12), in an approved education program for middle school or high school students; and 3) a resident of the City or its sphere of influence, at the time of application for appointment and continuously thereafter. The sphere of influence is defined to include circumstances where a member attends an Elk Grove school but lives just outside the city limits. Immediate family members of City Council Members shall not be eligible for appointment.

Youth Commission Residency District Composition
Green bar indicates there is no representative residing in that district.

District 1
District 2 X X
District 3
District 4 X X X X

YOUTH COMMISSION

Youth Commission School / District Composition
Green bar indicates there is no representative from that school.

District 1
(Laguna Creek)
(3/4)
District 2
Elk Grove (3)
Pleasant Grove X X
Sheldon
District 3
Laguna Creek
(3/4)
Monterey Trails
Valley
District 4
Cosumnes
Oaks (1) X X
Franklin (1) X X
Other
Charter
Schools
Middle Schools
Private Schools

Application Part II Page 1 of 5
City of Elk Grove
Application for Appointment
Elk Grove Youth Commission
INSTRUCTIONS:

Provide all information requested; use ink; any attachments must be single sided on 8.5 x 11 paper. If you will be represen ting an organization, you must include a letter from the organization recommending you as their representative. IMPORTANT: Any letter(s) of recommendation(s) must be made a part of this application and submitted together. Any letters supporting your application will not be accepted if it is received after your application is filed with the Office of the City Clerk. For further information please call Femi Omotesho at (916) 627-3254, [email protected]
Note: All information provided on this form is public record. Answer all questions and return completed application on or before the DEADLINE of July 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to:

Office of the City Clerk, 8401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758; [email protected]
Applicant Name: _______________________________________________________ Date of birth: ________________________________________________ Home Address: _ ____________________
Street
City Zip Code
Mailing Address (If different than home address):
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Telephone Number: ________________________________________ Email Address: ____________________________
*City Council District in which you reside:_'LVWULFW________________________ *Note: See page 6 of application for Council District Map; also available online at:
https://www.elkgrovecity.org/city-council/council-district-map

Application Part II Page 2 of 5
Name and address of school you attend:
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Are you an immediate family member of a City Council Member? (Please Circle) Yes No
Members are required to attend meetings at least one time per month. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
( P l e a s e C i r c l e ) Y e s N o
Background Information: (NOTE: You may attach a resume to your application.) Have you ever served on an advisory group?
(Please Circle) Yes No
Have you participated in Elk Grove Youth Commission meetings or events? ( P l e a s e C i r c l e ) Y e s N o
If yes, please explain:
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Please list experience, community activities, or other qualifications that would be helpful to the City Council in evaluating your application:
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_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Please state the reasons you would like to be a member of this commission:
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Application Part II Page 4 of 5
What youth related improvements do you recommend?
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ The Youth Commission meets monthly September through May, and often requires work outside of regular meeting times. With school, sports, or any extracurricular activities, do you have time you can commit to the Youth Commission? ( P l e a s e C i r c l e ) Y e s N o
If yes, please explain:

I DECLARE, UNDER PENALTY OF DISQUALIFICATION AND

TERMINATION, THAT ALL STATEMENTS IN THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE:
____________ _________________
Student Signature Date
________________________ _________________
Signature of parent or guardian Date
Please identify any specialized accommodations you will need for equal participation (e.g. hearing or sight impaired):
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Signature of par
6/01/2023

Application Part II Page 1 of 5

City of Elk Grove
Application for Appointment

Elk Grove Youth Commission

INSTRUCTIONS:

Provide all information requested; use ink; any attachments must be single sided on 8.5 x 11 paper. If you will be representing an organization, you must include a letter from the organization recommending you as their representative. IMPORTANT: Any letter(s) of recommendation(s) must be made a part of this application and submitted together. Any letters supporting your application will not be accepted if it is received after your application is filed with the Office of the City Clerk. For further information please call Femi Omotesho at (916) 627-3254, [email protected]

Note: All information provided on this form is public record. Answer all questions and return completed applicati on on or before the DEADLINE of July 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to:

Office of the City Clerk, 8401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758 ; [email protected]

Applicant Name: _______________________________________________________

Date of birth: _ ________________________________________________

Home Address: _______________________________________

Street

City Zip Code

Mailing Address (If different than home address):

Telephone Number: ________________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________

*City Council District in which you reside:__________________________________

*Note: See page 6 of application for Council District Map; also available online at:
https://www.elkgrovecity.org/city-council/council-district-map

Application Part II Page 2 of 5

Name and address of school you attend:

_____________________________________________________________________

Are you an immediate family member of a City Council Member? (Please Circle) Yes No

Members are required to attend meetings at least one time per month. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
(Please Circle) Yes No

Background Information: (NOTE: You may attach a resume to your application.)

Have you ever served on an advisory group?
(Please Circle) Yes No

Have you participated in Elk Grove Youth Commission meetings or events? (Please Circle) Yes No

If yes, please explain:

_____________________________________________________________________

Please list experience, community activities, or other qualifications that would be helpful to the City Council in evaluating your application:

Application Part II Page 3 of 5

_____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Please state the reasons you would like to be a member of this commission:

_____________________________________________________________________

What do you feel are the issues most greatly affecting youth in your area?

_____________________________________________________________________

Application Part II Page 4 of 5

What youth related improvements do you recommend?

_____________________________________________________________________

The Youth Commission meets monthly September through May, and often requires work outside of regular meeting times. With school, sports, or any extracurricular activities, do you have time you can commit to the Youth Commission? (Please Circle) Yes No

If yes, please explain:

I DECLARE, UNDER PENALTY OF DISQUALIFICATION AND

TERMINATION, THAT ALL STATEMENTS IN THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE:

__ _________________
Student Signature Date

___ _______ __________
Signature of parent or guardian Date

Please identify any specialized accommodations you will need for equal participation (e.g. hearing or sight impaired):

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Please check ONE box only for the predominant (70%) racial/ethnic category with which you most closely identify with:

___ White (Non Hispanic or Latino) – All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.

___ Black or African American (Non Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

___ Hispanic or Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.

___ Asian (Non Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.

___ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Non Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

___ American Indian or Alaska Native (Non Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment.

Tribal Affiliation ___________________________________________________

___ Two or More Races (Non Hispanic or Latino) - Persons who identify with two or more racial categories named above.

___ Decline to answer

Gender:

Male ____ Female ____ Non-Binary ____

June 2022-
August 2022
November
2021-Present
September
2022-Present
August
2022-Present

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

TIFFANY

WORK EXPERIENCE

SKILLS & ACTIVITIES

REFERENCES

PROFILE

EDUCATION
Qualified and experienced high school
student that is open to exploring
different careers. Expresses interest in
STEM and healthcare fields.

Qualifications ranges from holding
various office positions and having
hundreds of volunteer hours, to having
first responder knowledge from
working as a lifeguard. Always open to
new perspectives and learning more!
Rigourous Course with
Honors and 8 APs.

August 2020 - Present
Cosumnes Oaks High School
C/O '24 - Junior
Email
Address
Phone
Elk Grove CA
Facilitated the safety of numerous patrons
at the aquatics with the ability to provide
adequate care when needed, which requires
intensive focus and a sense of responsibility.

Job also touches upon teaching a various
range of children strong swimming skills and
leading classes as the instructor.

CSD Aquatics Lifeguard
English & Vietnamese
CPR & First Aid Certified
Member of Keyclub and National
Honor Society
Active volunteer for community.

Proficient in:

Google Sheets
Microsoft
Excel
70 WPM + 98% Accuracy
Computer Proficiency
NGHE

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Vietnamese Student Association-
President and Founder
Medical Pathway- Co President
Associated Student Body-
Academic Awards Commissioner
-In charge of running the medical pathway for over 400
students.
-Oversees all logistics, plans pathway activities and
meetings.
-Actively works with medical professionals and students. -Member since August 2021
-Highest award that can be achieved
from the school.

Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
School-Platinum Paw
Dec. 2018- May 2019
-Demonstrated academics, community
service, school involvement, etc.

Community Award 2020
-Nominated by multiple teachers and
community leaders.

AWARDS
-Available Upon Request.
✦ Two months of experience as a School
Office Assistant (taking calls, printing
paper, inputting data, etc).
-Red Cross Certification in Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, Professional Rescuer, etc.

GPA: 4.34
-Connects club to community service events such as
festivals, toy drives, and more.
-Raised over $600 through food fairs and fundraisers.
-Strives to represent the Vietnamese Community.
-In charge of ordering and distributing incentives for all grade levels.

California Scholarship Federation- President April
2023-Present -Facilitates a club of over 300 members and runs weekly tutoring sessions for the whole school.
-Member since November 2021

Application Part II Page 1 of 5

City of Elk Grove
Application for Appointment

Elk Grove Youth Commission

INSTRUCTIONS:

Provide all information requested; use ink; any attachments must be single sided on 8.5 x 11 paper. If you will be representing an organization, you must include a letter from the organization recommending you as their representative. IMPORTANT: Any letter(s) of recommendation(s) must be mad e a part of this application and submitted together. Any letters supporting your application will not be accepted if it is received after your application is filed with the Office of the City Clerk . For further information please call Femi Omotesho at (916) 627-3254, [email protected]

Note: All information provided on this form is public record. Answer all questions and return completed applicati on on or before the DEADLINE of July 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to:

Office of the City Clerk, 8 401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758;

Dat
e of birth: _ ______________________________________________

Home Address: _ ______________________________________

Street

City Zip Code

Mailing Address (If different than home address):

Telephone Number: _ _____________________________________

Email Address: _ __________________________________

*City Council District in which you reside:__________________________________

*Note: See page 6 of application for Council District Map; also available online at:
https://www.elkgrovecity.org/city-council/council-district-map [email protected]
Applicant Name: _______________________________________________________Manjot Rai Elk Grove 95758
District 3
N/A

Application Part II Page 2 of 5

Name and address of school you attend:

_____________________________________________________________________

Are you an immediate family member of a City Council Member? (Please Circle) Yes No

Background Information: (NOTE: You may attach a resume to your application.)

Have you ever served on an advisory group?
(Please Circle) Yes No

Have you participated in Elk Grove Youth Commission meetings or events? (Please Circle) Yes No

If yes, please explain:

_____________________________________________________________________

Please list experience, community activities, or other qualifications that would be helpful to the City Council in evaluating your application:

Cosumnes Oaks High School
8350 Lotz Pkwy, Elk Grove, CA 95757
As a 2023 Elk Grove Civic Summer Intern currently working at the Finance Department’s Budget division, I have gained relevant experience and knowledge exploring city N/A
Application Part II Page 3 of 5

_____________________________________________________________________

_______

_____________________________________________________________________

What do you feel are the issues most greatly affecting youth in your area? from the bizarre apex of the coronavirus and distance learning was a challenge in itself.

And among disturbing online threats, a two-hour lockdown, and fights almost every other day, it made my freshman self question: Is this what the high school experience is meant to lack thereof, is the greatest issue. It lies at the core of every struggle the youth of Elk be? I was scared; I did not think I had a voice. Because effective communication, or the Grove faces today—be it physical conflicts, substance abuse, or mental health issues. governance, departments, and projects. During a two-week seminar, I delved into the inner workings of the city of Elk Grove and learned from city professionals. Their inspiring stories and lessons continue to influence my civic work at the Finance Department. With my Amidst the jarring post-pandemic recovery of humanity, falling back onto school grounds enriched experience from the seminar and meaningful work at the Finance Department, I am inspired to further contribute my skills and passion towards our beloved community.

Please state the reasons you would like to be a member of this commission:

I would love to be a member of this commission to actively resolve youth concerns in our community. As a first-generation Sikh-American, I recognize the diverse perspectives in our city and the limited influence youth have in political decisions that impact our everyday lives.

I aspire to raise awareness on the overlooked root cause of the issues in my local area.

Drawing from my personal experiences as a teenager who has faced and overcome challenges, I am dedicated to amplifying the youth voice and making a positive difference.

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_____________________________________________________________________

The Youth Commission meets monthly September through May, and often requires

(Please Circle) Yes No

I DECLARE, UNDER PENALTY OF DISQUALIFICATION AND

TERMINATION, THAT ALL STATEMENTS IN THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE:

_____________ ____ _ ______
Student Signature Date

_____________ ____ _ ______
Signature of parent Date

Please identify any specialized accommodations you will need for equal participation (e.g. hearing or sight impaired):

I have the commitment to prioritize and balance the Youth Commission with my school and extracurricular activities, actively participating and contributing effectively both during and outside of regular meeting times, because this is a cause I truly care about.

N/A
7/16/2023
7/16/2023
What youth related improvements do you recommend?
work outside of regular meeting times. With school, sports, or any extracurricular activities, do you have time you can commit to the Youth Commission? If yes, please explain:

A pivotal youth-related improvement I recommend is fostering better communication.

Oftentimes, we can feel unseen and unheard at a formative stage of our lives. Greater self-development high school initiatives and youth representation in key decision-making bodies like this commission can build a community in which the youth feel empowered.

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Please check ONE box only for the predominant (70%) racial/ethnic category with which you most closely identify with:

___ White (Non Hispanic or Latino) – All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.

___ Black or African American (Non Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

___ Hispanic or Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.

___ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Non Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

Tribal Affiliation ___________________________________________________

___ Two or More Races (Non Hispanic or Latino) - Persons who identify with two or more racial categories named above.

___ Decline to answer

Gender:

Male ____ Female ____ Non-Binary ____

MANJOT RAI

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

ABOUT ME
experience with a personal strive to–via a strong creative passion and work ethic–make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

EXPERIENCE
Elk Grove, California
ED

UCATION
Cosumnes Oaks High School
Aug 2021 - Present
Medigazin' Research
Aug 2022 - Present
Lead over 30 students to research important and relevant medical, science, and healthcare topics
Write articles to be issued on the student-run Medigazin' blog Published "Psychosocial Factors of Yawning"
Secretary and Researcher
UC Davis Health Equity Academy
Participant
Participated in virtual seminars advocating for healthcare diversity with an emphasis on "equality" versus "equity"
Discussed medical careers with UC Davis medical students, residents, and faculty
Presented a research project on nutritional health outreach and obesity at a high school level symposium to over 80 people Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
SKILLS
Creativity
Communication
Problem solving
Organization
Research
Google Drive
80+ WPM
Fluent in English and Punjabi
(SHE/HER)
Medical Careers Academy
Aug 2022 - Present
Practice emotional intelligence and technical patient skills (vitals, dissections, patient auscultation, vision testing, etc.) Create a website with a self-profile of my mission and potential industry sector for professional use
Complete over 10 hours of medical-related volunteer work and career exploration on an annual basis
Student
Anticipated Graduation: 2025
GPA: 4.25
Relevant Coursework
English 10 Honors
Mathematics III
AP Chemistry
AP World History
Medical Careers I
Elk Grove Civic Summer
June 2023 - Present
Participate in a 2-week seminar, learning about communication and city functions from Elk Grove city professionals
Recognize how the diverse departments in the city of Elk Grove create the ideal and holistic citizen experience
Actively contribute to the Budget division of the Elk Grove Finance Department; assisting with budget reports, financial analysis, and other Finance Department operations
Intern
Dynamic and self-motivated high school student looking to further her civic

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City of Elk Grove
Application for Appointment

Elk Grove Youth Commission

INSTRUCTIONS:

Provide all information requested; use ink; any attachments must be single sided on 8.5 x 11 paper. If you will be representing an organization, you must include a letter from the organization recommending you as their representative. IMPORTANT: Any letter(s) of recommendation(s) must be mad e a part of this application and submitted together. Any letters supporting your application will not be accepted if it is received after your application is filed with the Office of the City Clerk . For further information please call Femi Omotesho at (916) 627-3254, [email protected]

Note: All information provided on this form is public record. Answer all questions and return completed applicati on on or before the DEADLINE of July 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to:

Office of the City Clerk, 8 401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758; [email protected]

Applicant Name: _______________________________________________________

Date of birth: _______________________________________________

Home Address: _ _________________________________________

Street

City Zip Code

Mailing Address (If different than home address):

Telephone Number: _ __________________________________________

Email Address: _____________________________________

*City Council District in which you reside:__________________________________

*Note: See page 6 of application for Council District Map; also available online at:
https://www.elkgrovecity.org/city-council/council-district-map Priyam Rangwala

Elk Grove
95757
District 4

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Name and address of school you attend:

_____________________________________________________________________

Are you an immediate family member of a City Council Member? (Please Circle) Yes No

Background Information: (NOTE: You may attach a resume to your application.)

Have you ever served on an advisory group?
(Please Circle) Yes No

Have you participated in Elk Grove Youth Commission meetings or events? (Please Circle) Yes No

If yes, please explain:

_____________________________________________________________________

Please list experience, community activities, or other qualifications that would be helpful to the City Council in evaluating your application:

6400 Whitelock Pkwy - Franklin High School
Since my freshman year, I have served as a member of Franklin High School's Computer Science pathway's leadership team, helping manage/set up recruitment activities. In addition, through my school's National Honors Society (NHS) chapter, I have volunteered at Youth Commission managed activities such as the 2023 Family Fun Day.

Currently, I'm a Technical Sergeant (TSgt) in the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol.

Throughout my time in this program, I have taught a variety of classes, including those on Safety and Leadership.

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_____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Please state the reasons you would like to be a member of this commission:

_____________________________________________________________________

What do you feel are the issues most greatly affecting youth in your area?

_____________________________________________________________________

In addition, throughout my time competing and placing (1st & 2nd) in cybersecurity competitions such as CyberPatriot, Norcal Mayor's cup, Lockheed Martin's CyberQuest, and the National Cyber League, I have accumulated valuable skills in the realm of cybersecurity that I have passed down to my local middle school's CyberPatriot team, and helped them place 2nd nationally in the middle school division. My team and I have also launched different cyber camps, that aim to teach students about cybersecurity. As well as partaking in academic-related extracurriculars, I am also a member of my school's varsity tennis team. Participating in these activities have not only developed my leadership skills, but have also improved my time-management skills, which will reflect on my performance as a member of the Youth Commission.

As a teen who understands the issues faced by today's youth, I would like to serve as a member of this Commission. I aspire to represent other children my age, drawing upon my own firsthand experiences and unique insights to advocate for changes that I believe will have a positive impact on our lives. Some issues that I am passionate about solving, such as the prevelant usage of e-ciggarettes in high school bathrooms, which severely undermine the safe learning enviornment EGUSD strives for, have yet to be adequately approached from the point of view of a high school student, such as myself. By applying to serve as a member of the youth commission, I hope that I will be granted a platform to tackle these issues in the future.

Almost every time a sibling, friend, or acquaintance has used a school bathroom, they complain about one thing: the rampant usage of e-cigarettes.

Not only do the toxic fumes from e-cigarettes harm the individual who inhales them, but they also poison those who breathe in the second-hand smoke. EGUSD schools' failure to punish those who poison themselves and those around them is counterproductive to the district's goal of providing a safe learning environment.

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What youth related improvements do you recommend?

_____________________________________________________________________

If yes, please explain:

I DECLARE, UNDER PENALTY OF DISQUALIFICATION AND

TERMINATION, THAT ALL STATEMENTS IN THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE:
_______
__________
Student Signature Date
_______ __________
Signature of parent or guardian Date

Please identify any specialized accommodations you will need for equal participation (e.g. hearing or sight impaired):

I recommend enforcing existing policies about the usage of e-cigarettes in school bathrooms more strictly. Introducing consistent disciplinary actions for those caught vaping, such as suspension, or assigning mandatory classes exploring the risks of vaping, can deter this harmful behavior. 7/17/23
7/17/23
correction: AP class
Throughout my time taking time consuming Honors and AP classes, as well as participating actively in a number of extracurricular activities, I have developed reliable time management skills.

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Please check ONE box only for the predominant (70%) racial/ethnic category with which you most closely identify with:

___ White (Non Hispanic or Latino) – All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.

___ Black or African American (Non Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

___ Hispanic or Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.

___ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Non Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

Tribal Affiliation ___________________________________________________

___ Two or More Races (Non Hispanic or Latino) - Persons who identify with two or more racial categories named above.

___ Decline to answer

Gender:

Male ____ Female ____ Non-Binary ____

Priyam Rangwala
I enjoy learning about computer science and cybersecurity, and although inexperienced, hope to pursue my passion in professional environments in order to meaningfully impact the industry and society as a whole.

Elk Grove
Extracurriculars
CyberPatriot President
● Co-authored a 60-page guide on Linux security
● Helped run and plan meetings
● Member of the team Half Dome, representing Franklin High School
Vice President of the Computer Science Pathway at Franklin High School
● Shared my passion for Computer Science with other students, through organizing a variety of events, in hopes of recruiting them to the pathway
● Helped run Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions
Civil Air Patrol at Squadron 14
● Conducted classes on safety and leadership
● Earned the rank of C/TSgt
Mathletes
● Participate in the California Math League (CML) and district meets
Host Cyber Camps
● Teach elementary-high school students about cybersecurity Varsity Tennis at Franklin High School

EDUCATION
Franklin High School, Elk Grove
August 2021- Present
Member of the Computer Science pathway
Upcoming Junior with a 4.1 GPA
SKILLS
Proﬁcient in Python,
Javascript, and HTML & CSS
Proﬁcient in administering
and securing Debian and
RHEL-based Linux
environments
Experience in C# with Unity
Familiar with cryptography,
forensics, and
web-exploitation through
Capture the Flag competitions
(CTFs)
130+ WPM on a Qwerty
keyboard
AWARDS
Lockheed Martin CyberQuest
- 1st place (2022-23)
Air Force Association (AFA)’s
CyberPatriot National Finals
- 2nd place (2021-23)
Northern California Mayors
Cup - 1st place (2021-23)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
(HPE) Codewars - 1st place
(2022)
Elk Grove MESA Day Math
Escape (2023) - 1st place

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City of Elk Grove
Application for Appointment

Elk Grove Youth Commission

INSTRUCTIONS:

Provide all information requested; use ink; any attachments must be single sided on 8.5 x 11 paper. If you will be representing an organization, you must include a letter from the organization recommending you as their representative. IMPORTANT: Any letter(s) of recommendation(s) must be mad e a part of this application and submitted together. Any letters supporting your application will not be accepted if it is received after your application is filed with the Office of the City Clerk . For further information please call Femi Omotesho at (916) 627-3254, [email protected]

Note: All information provided on this form is public record. Answer all questions and return completed applicati on on or before the DEADLINE of July 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to:

Office of the City Clerk, 8 401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758; [email protected]

Applicant Name: _______________________________________________________

Date of birth: _ ___________________________________________

Home Address: ________________________________________________________ Street

City Zip Code

Mailing Address (If different than home address):

Telephone Number: _ _________________________________

Email Address: __ _____________________________________

*City Council District in which you reside:__________________________________

*Note: See page 6 of application for Council District Map; also available online at:
https://www.elkgrovecity.org/city-council/council-district-map

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Name and address of school you attend:

_____________________________________________________________________

Are you an immediate family member of a City Council Member? (Please Circle) Yes No

Background Information: (NOTE: You may attach a resume to your application.)

Have you ever served on an advisory group?
(Please Circle) Yes No

Have you participated in Elk Grove Youth Commission meetings or events? (Please Circle) Yes No

If yes, please explain:

_____________________________________________________________________

Please list experience, community activities, or other qualifications that would be helpful to the City Council in evaluating your application:

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_____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Please state the reasons you would like to be a member of this commission:

_____________________________________________________________________

What do you feel are the issues most greatly affecting youth in your area?

_____________________________________________________________________

Application Part II Page 4 of 5

What youth related improvements do you recommend?

_____________________________________________________________________

If yes, please explain:

I DECLARE, UNDER PENALTY OF DISQUALIFICATION AND

TERMINATION, THAT ALL STATEMENTS IN THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE:
__
______ _________________
Student Signature Date
____ _______ __________
Signature of parent or guardian Date

Please identify any specialized accommodations you will need for equal participation (e.g. hearing or sight impaired):

Application Part II Page 5 of 5

Please check ONE box only for the predominant (70%) racial/ethnic category with which you most closely identify with:

___ White (Non Hispanic or Latino) – All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.

___ Black or African American (Non Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

___ Hispanic or Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.

___ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Non Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

Tribal Affiliation ___________________________________________________

___ Two or More Races (Non Hispanic or Latino) - Persons who identify with two or more racial categories named above.

___ Decline to answer

Gender:

Male ____ Female ____ Non-Binary ____

A C H I E V M E N T S

S T U D E N T
Momina Niazi

WORK AND VOLUNTEER

EXPERIENCE
Camp counselor to refugee children
Works to create a safe environment for refugee children to have fun
Over 100 hours of volunteer work at Camp Nefesh

CAMP NEFESH
Volunteer
July 12 - 16, 2022
and June 19 - 30,
2023
Paid Fellowship
Grows and picks produce on a community farm
Volunteers at South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership
Sells bread and Flower bouquets at Table UMC on
Sundays
Learns about sustainable agriculture

FARM AND BREAD FELLOWSHIP
June 29 - July 30,
2023
Vice President of Leadership for Folsom Chapter
Year-round volunteer work in the Folsom area

NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE
Volunteer 2022-Present

EDUCATION HISTORY
St. Michaels Episcopal Day
School 2014-2023
St. Francis Catholic High
School
2023-2027

L A N G U A G E S
Pashto
Fluent in comprehension,
intermediate in speech
Arabic
Fluent in reading
Spanish
Intermediate in reading, writing, and
speaking
Latin
Intermediate in comprehension
English
Fluent
Honor/High Honor Role
2020-2023
School Golf MVP
2022
School Basketball MVP
2020
Parochial Athletic League Golf
Championship 1st Place
2022
Christian Brothers PAL Masters
Golf Tournament Girls 1st Place
2022

HOBBIES
San Juan Soccer Club
2009 ECNL-RL Girls Team
Play competitive traveling soccer
Play positions: center back and outside back
Play at least 3 times per week (not including
games)
Westfield Debate
Westfield Debate team member
Debate at least once a week
Ability to compete in tournaments
Debate at a high school level
Recreational Sports
Golf
School golf team member
Competes in golf tournaments

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City of Elk Grove
Application for Appointment

Elk Grove Youth Commission

INSTRUCTIONS:

Provide all information requested; use ink; any attachments must be single sided on 8.5 x 11 paper. If you will be representing an organization, you must include a letter from the organization recommending you as their representative. IMPORTANT: Any letter(s) of recommendation(s) must be mad e a part of this application and submitted together. Any letters supporting your application will not be accepted if it is received after your application is filed with the Office of the City Clerk . For further information please call Femi Omotesho at (916) 627-3254, [email protected]

Note: All information provided on this form is public record. Answer all questions and return completed applicati on on or before the DEADLINE of July 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to:

Office of the City Clerk, 8 401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758; [email protected]

Applicant Name: _______________________________________________________

Date of birth: ________________________________________________

Home Address: ________________________

Street

City Zip Code

Mailing Address (If different than home address):

Telephone Number: _______________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________

*City Council District in which you reside:__________________________________

*Note: See page 6 of application for Council District Map; also available online at:
https://www.elkgrovecity.org/city-council/council-district-map Rafael Basas
Elk Grove, CA
95758
District 1

Application Part II Page 2 of 5

Name and address of school you attend:

_____________________________________________________________________

Are you an immediate family member of a City Council Member? (Please Circle) Yes No

Background Information: (NOTE: You may attach a resume to your application.)

Have you ever served on an advisory group?
(Please Circle) Yes No

Have you participated in Elk Grove Youth Commission meetings or events? (Please Circle) Yes No

If yes, please explain:

_____________________________________________________________________

Please list experience, community activities, or other qualifications that would be helpful to the City Council in evaluating your application:

Franklin High School
6400 Whitelock Pkwy, Elk Grove, CA 95757
I'm an engaged member of my high school: I'm committed to saying "yes" to new experiences, and I'd estimate that I've accrued about a hundred total hours volunteering to organize school events Application Part II Page 3 of 5

_____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Please state the reasons you would like to be a member of this commission:

_____________________________________________________________________

What do you feel are the issues most greatly affecting youth in your area?

_____________________________________________________________________

A significant issue affecting youth in the city of Elk Grove is a lack of involvement and connection to the community. While plenty of young people in our city actively engage within our city and its events, there's a number of children and teenagers who've struggled to become active members within 2023 to 2024 school year. I also participated in the Elk Grove Civic Summer program, giving me a unique insight into the way our city functions, and I'm currently in a summer internship with the Cosumnes CSD (for instance, the homecoming parade and rally). I'm serving as senior class president for the upcoming General Manager's office.

As I prepare for my last year as a high school student in Elk Grove, I look back on my experience as a young person in the city. There's events I wish I attended, programs I wish I joined, and it's incredibly important to me that all of our city's youth are aware of these opportunities. I believe the Youth Commission is the best avenue for promoting these opportunities and ensuring that the city's youth recieve the best experiences possible.

I'd also love to advocate for programs to provide for those with fewer resources: I believe the Youth Commission could play a powerful role in uplifting young people who lack access to critical services. their community: it's essential to change this. Furthermore, stress is a huge issue among many young people: I've seen many people around me struggling to balance life and work. While stress can't ever be completely alleviated, there's powerful stress management tools that the Youth Commission could help promote.

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What youth related improvements do you recommend?

_____________________________________________________________________

If yes, please explain:

I DECLARE, UNDER PENALTY OF DISQUALIFICATION AND

TERMINATION, THAT ALL STATEMENTS IN THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE:
_
__ _________________
Student Signature Date
___ _______ __________
Signature of parent or guardian Date

Please identify any specialized accommodations you will need for equal participation (e.g. hearing or sight impaired):

I'd primarily recommend the implementation of new educational programs for youth in a wide variety of fields: for instance, the Elk Grove Civic Summer program gave me a powerful sense of purpose, and I believe the I'd also like increased outreach for city events; perhaps the city could partner with EGUSD schools to spread awareness. creation of similar programs could help spread that feeling among even more of Elk Grove's youth population.

I do not have other obligations during the regular meeting times of Youth Commission. Furthermore, I am willing to place Youth Commission work above all else: it would be a top priority for me. 07/19/2023
07/19/2023

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Please check ONE box only for the predominant (70%) racial/ethnic category with which you most closely identify with:

___ White (Non Hispanic or Latino) – All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.

___ Black or African American (Non Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

___ Hispanic or Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.

___ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Non Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

Tribal Affiliation ___________________________________________________

___ Two or More Races (Non Hispanic or Latino) - Persons who identify with two or more racial categories named above.

___ Decline to answer

Gender:

Male ____ Female ____ Non-Binary ____

Rafael Basas
Assertive, outgoing high school senior with a strong interest in civic engagement and local issues. Enjoys public speaking and learning from others. Elected senior class president for the 2023 to 2024 school year.

EDUCATION
Franklin High School, Elk Grove
AUGUST 2020 - PRESENT
● 4.60 GPA, 1560 SAT
● 5 on AP World History, AP US History, and AP English Language and Composition exams, along with six other exams
● Enrolled in Computer Science Pathway
● 11 AP classes from 9th to 11th grade
● Graduation in May 2024

EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
Cosumnes CSD, Oce of the General Manager, Intern
JULY 2023 - PRESENT
● Presented a policy review to over forty sta members in Cosumnes CSD’s leadership team
● Wrote a number of important documents, including a newsletter article and emails
Filipino-American Honor Society
SEPTEMBER 2022 - PRESENT
● Volunteered at the Tet Festival in Sacramento
● 16 community service hours
School Leadership Activities
SEPTEMBER 2021 - OCTOBER 2021, SEPTEMBER 2022 - NOVEMBER 2023 ● Participated in major acting roles for the class Homecoming skits in 2021 and 2022
● Assisted with the construction of the Homecoming ﬂoat in 2021 and 2022
Mathletes
SEPTEMBER 2020 - PRESENT
● Solved complex math problems and scored consistently high at district meets
SKILLS
Communication
Critical thinking
Emotional intelligence
Public speaking
AWARDS
AP Scholar with Distinction

ELK GROVE YOUTH COMMISSION

COMMISSION FACT SHEET

Please read the following carefully before completing an Application for Appointment to the Youth Commission

Specific Task or Objective : The tasks outlined below lay the foundation of the commission and provide a guide of expectations of each commissioner by the City Council. These tasks are to be considered the charge and direction of the City Council.
• Develop and maintain a yearly strategic plan outlining the areas of focus for the Commission. • Review issues relating to programs and services for children and youth. • Identify and recommend priorities among programs and services for children and youth. • Create a forum for discussion with children, youth and their families. • Advocate for services and programs for children and youth. • Make recommendations for programs, policies, and necessary legislation to promote the health and well - being of children, youth and their families.
• Work with the publ ic and private sectors to bring forth the concerns of children and youth as well as evaluate programming that will enhance the development of children and youth. • Commissioners who hold officer positions are expected to fulfill assigned duties and have increased participation.

Committee Type: Standing

Composition: The commission shall consist of ten voting members. At time of appointment each member shall be: 1) no less than thirteen (13) years of age and no more than eighteen (18) years of age; 2) a student in grades seven (7) through twelve (12), in an approved education program for middle school or high school students; and 3) a resident of the City or its sphere of influence, at the time of application for appointment and continuously thereafter. The sphere of influence is defined to include circumstances where a member attends an Elk Grove school but lives just outside the city limits. Immediate family members of City Council Members shall not be eligible for appointment.

Term: Members of the commission shall serve for a two- year term. No person appointed as a commissioner shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms (a total of four years).

The Commission shall select a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Historian, and Communications Officer from among its members. Vice Chair will assume Chair responsibilities when Chair is absent. A Commission member may only serve in the same officer position for no more than a total of two (2) years. The term of each officer position shall be one (1) year. The Commission will vote yearly to appoint members to the offices of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Historian, and Communications Officer. Commissioners holding officer positions agree to fulfilling duties and tasks listed in Section 2.12.060.

Appointing Authority: The Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall make all appointments to the Youth Commission; member appointments will be reviewed by the Mayor and City Council annually.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6: 00 p.m. Location: Elk Grove City Hall, 8400 Laguna Palms Way .

All members are required to attend every scheduled regular and special meeting. Three (3 ) excused absences shall be allowed per year. More than t hree (3) excused absences shall result in forfeiture of the appointment to the Commission.

Reporting: Provide two presentations each year to the City Council at designated City Council Meetings.

For more information about the Youth Commission please cont act Femi Omotesho at (916) 627-3254, or via email at [email protected]

Please return a completed, originally signed Application for Appointment to the Office of the City Clerk at 8401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758, email [email protected]

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

CITY OF ELK GROVE ACCEPTING

APPLICATIONS FOR THE

YOUTH COMMISSION

The City of Elk Grove is seeking applications to fill
four (4) voting member vacanc ies on the Youth
Commission.

Qualifications. At time of appointment each member shall be: 1) no less than thirteen (13) years of age and no more than eighteen (18) years of age; 2) a student in grades seven (7) through twelve (12), in an approved education program for middle school or high school students; and 3) a resident of the City or its sphere of influence, at the time of application for appointment and continuously thereafter. The sphere of influence is defined to include circumstances where a member attends an Elk Grove school but lives just outside the city limits.

Specific Tasks or Objectives
Develop and maintain a yearly strategic plan outlining the areas of focus for the Commission; Review issues relating to programs and services for children and youth; Identify and recommend priorities among programs and services for children and youth; Create a forum for discussion with children, youth and their families; Advocate for services and programs for children and youth; Make recommendations for programs, policies, and necessary legislation to promote the health and well -being of children, youth and their families; Work with the public and private sectors to bring forth the concerns of children and youth as well as evaluate programming that will enhance the development of children and youth; and Provide two presentations to the City Counci l at designated City Council Meetings.

Appointment and Term. The Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall make all appointments to the Youth Commission; member appointments will be reviewed by the Mayor and City Council annually.

APPLICATIONS: A Fact Sheet and application are available at the Office of the City Clerk, 8401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, California 95758 and are posted on the City’s website at www.elkgrovecity.org. Applications may be mailed, emailed, or hand-delivered to the Office of the City Clerk.

The deadline to submit an application is July 19, 2023 or until such time as sufficient applications have been received.

Jason Lindgren, City Clerk
[email protected] (916) 478-2286
Dated/published: May 19, 2023

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Elk Grove City Council
July 26, 2023