RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, REVISING YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE FORMATION AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-097 WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-097 on November 2, 2020 to form a Youth Commission.
WHEREAS, community needs have evolved since establishing the Commission in 2020.
WHEREAS, the City has not yet appointed Commission members nor has the Commission held a meeting.
WHEREAS, City Council desires to update the role of the Commission to meet current needs of the community before appointing members.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Name. City Council changes the name from “Youth Commission” to “Youth Advisory Committee” governed by provisions of this resolution.
Governance. Fullerton Municipal Code 2.11 provisions relating to commission and committee appointments and office, the City Council Resolution adopting Fullerton Boards, Commission and Committee Rules of Procedure and Decorum and applicable state laws including, but not limited to, the California Brown Act and California Public Records Act, shall apply to the Youth Advisory Committee unless directed otherwise by this resolution.
Purpose. The Youth Advisory Committee shall advise City Council of youth achievements, problems and needs in the community. The Committee shall represent, involve and promote youth participation in community affairs.
Duties. Members shall apprise City Council of youth and community needs and interests and commit themselves to the following objectives:
Attend all Youth Advisory Committee meetings and other City Council functions.
Participate in Youth Advisory Committee communications to City Council.
Solicit, receive and relay input and suggestions about any matters of concern to Fullerton youth to City Council Participate in Youth Advisory Committee publicity, fundraising and recruitment activities.
Complete any activity assigned by the Chair or Vice Chair.
Attend all orientations and training programs.
Participate in all City Events (i.e., 4th of July, New Year's Eve, Concerts in the Park, Farmers Markets, etc.).
Promote City Council, City and public understanding of the achievements, problems and needs of young people in the community.
Encourage young people to participate in City activities and make recommendations to City Council, in accordance with City Council direction.
Coordinate with City Council and the City Manager’s Office to hold an annual Youth in Government Day offering a student mock city council meeting and information about city operations from department directors and City staff. The members will have the opportunity to visit City facilities, attend community events and participate in service projects.
Composition. The Youth Advisory Committee shall have 17 members as follows:
Five members directly appointed by City Council Members.
Seven high school representatives, one from each of the following high schools:
Fullerton Union High School
Sunny Hills High School
Troy High School
La Vista / La Sierra / iSierra
Sonora High School
Buena Park High School
La Habra High School.
Five 7th and 8th grade representatives, one from each of the following schools:
Parks Junior High School
Ladera Vista Junior High School
Nicholas Junior High School
Beechwood Elementary School
Fisler Elementary School.
Membership Requirements. Applicants for membership to the Youth Advisory Committee must:
Be a grade level no earlier than 7th grade and no later than 12th grade at the time of appointment Be a Fullerton resident
Obtain parent / guardian consent to serve on the Youth Advisory Committee.
Appointment. Council Members make direct appointments as outlined in Fullerton Municipal Code (FMC) Section 2.11 each September.
The principal of each school listed in Section 5 of this resolution appoints a representative from their school from the remaining applicants within one week of direct appointments. City Council ratifies the school representative appointments at the City Council meeting following the direct appointments.
Meetings. Youth Advisory Committee meets once a month from October through June beginning October 2024.
Term and term limits. Each member shall serve for a one-year term commencing with City Council appointment or ratification and subject to removal procedures in FMC 2.11. A member may serve a maximum two terms. Each member shall serve until appointment of a successor, except in the case of removal.
Administration. Parks and Recreation Department staff provides administrative support for the Youth Committee.
Committee Members do not have obligations to file a Statement of Economic Interest or complete AB 1234 Ethics training or Harassment Prevention training.
This Resolution supersedes Resolution No. 2020-097.
ADOPTED BY THE FULLERTON CITY COUNCIL ON XXX
___ Nicholas Dunlap
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
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Date
Resolution No. 2024-XXX
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