RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, REVISING YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2020- 097 WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-097 on November 2, 2020 to form a Youth Commission.
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-039 on July 2, 2024 revising the Youth Commission as the Youth Advisory Committee.
WHEREAS, City Council seeks to encourage youth participation in civic life through a committee that is effective, inclusive, and able to meet regularly; and WHEREAS, City Council recognizes the value of youth perspectives and desires to ensure participation opportunities remain accessible to all Fullerton youth residents.
WHEREAS, City Council finds it appropriate to refine the Committee structure to enhance quorum reliability, simplify administration and ensure broad and equitable access for interested applicants.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Name. The “Youth Advisory Committee” shall continue under 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 Committee shall advise City Council of youth achievements, problems and needs in the community, represent and involve youth in civic life and coordinate a Youth in Government Day.
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 as needed.
Participate in Youth Advisory Committee communications to City Council.
Solicit, receive and relay input and suggestions about 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 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 Committee shall consist of nine members as follows:
five members directly appointed by City Council Members four at-large members appointed following the at-large appointment process.
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 remaining at-large members shall be appointed by City Council from qualified applicants following the process in the Fullerton Municipal Code (FMC).
Meetings. Youth Advisory Committee meets once a month from October through June beginning October 2025 on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Fullerton Council Chambers.
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. 2024-039.
ADOPTED BY THE FULLERTON CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2025. ___________________________
Fred Jung
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
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