PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 2.20 YOUTH ADVISORY
COMMISSION OF THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE (LMC)
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 12, 2026 | ITEM 5.1
INTRODUCTION
After a review of the goals of the Youth Advisory Commission, an update to the Lathrop Municipal Code (LMC) as it relates to Membership, Term of Office, and the Duties and Responsibilities of the commissioners is recommended to align with the goals of the commission.
Updates to the LMC:
• Section 2.20.020 “Membership”
• Section 2.20.030 “Term of Office”
• Section 2.20.060 “Duties and Responsibilities”
SECTION 2.20.020
MEMBERSHIP
Update Section 2.20.020 Membership:
Staff recommends eliminating the requirement that membership consist of three (3) freshmen, three (3) sophomores, three (3) juniors, and three (3) seniors. Instead, membership would be open to interested and committed students in grades 9 through 12 (freshman through senior) who apply and demonstrate a dedication to the goals of the commission, regardless of grade level.
SECTION 2.20.030
TERM OF OFFICE
Update Section 2.20.030 Term of Office:
Staff recommends eliminating the positions of Secretary and Treasurer, as the Parks and Recreation Manager serves as the official Secretary for the Youth Advisory Commission, and the City Manager serves as the official Treasurer for all City affairs.
Staff recommends eliminating the liaison role between the Youth Advisory Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission, as pertinent information is communicated through the Parks and Recreation Manager, who acts as the official Secretary to the Youth Advisory Commission.
SECTION 2.20.060
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Staff is proposing updating LMC Section 2.20.060 Duties and Responsibilities. The updated section will read as follows:
A. To advise staff on recreational, education, and social service opportunities for those ages 12- 17 within the City of Lathrop.
B. To act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the youth and teen population;
C. To foster close coordination of services between agencies in the county of San Joaquin providing services to youth and teens and the city to avoid duplication of services; D. To interpret youth programs to public officials and the general citizenry in order to promote understanding and financial support from public and private sources; SECTION 2.20.060
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
E. To act in an advisory capacity to the city staff in making plans for and conducting activities for youth;
F. To work with staff to develop new recreation programs, activities and special events for those ages 12-17, provided they can be accommodated within the youth development approved budget;
SECTION 2.20.060
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
G. To approve the disbursement and/or expenditure of funds identified as commission funds in the youth development budget provided that these expenditures shall in all instances follow the city's purchasing system as defined in LMC Section 2.36.050(A) and (B) for purchases up to $4,999 requiring the signature of the appropriate department head; and expenditures above $5,000 requiring the approval and signature of the city manager; and further, provided, that such expenditures shall also be to carry on programs for those ages 12-17, while allowing the commission to make non-teen programming-related financial discretionary expenditures of up to $3,000 annually, provided they can be accommodated within the youth development approved budget, and not to make physical changes to any city property.
H. To perform such other duties as may be requested from time to time by the city council.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the following actions:
• Hold a Public Hearing
• Conduct First Reading and Introduction of Amendments to Chapter 2.20 Youth Advisory Commission of the Lathrop Municipal Code (LMC)