Youth Commission
Semi-Annual Report
May 2026
SEMI-ANNUAL PRESENTATION
2 RBMC 2-9.602
Requires the Commission to report to the City Council semi-annually on needs and priorities
PRESENTERS
• Commissioner Amara Lwin
• Commissioner Ziva Chabot
• Commissioner Selim Ozkan
COMMISSION DEMOGRAPHICS
3 15 Youth Members
Grades Represented
Freshman: 2
Sophomore: 4
Junior: 5
Senior: 4
All City Council Districts Represented
SUBCOMMITTEES
4 Communications and Social Media Subcommittee
Determine a manageable strategy for ensuring ongoing and regular social media posts, with consideration of utilizing multiple platforms to increase outreach efforts.
Consider creative ways to promote the work of the Youth Commission, events, activities, and updates to the City’s website to be more teen-focused, where appropriate.
Teen Center & Events Subcommittee
Provide ongoing support for teen programs, services, and events, held throughout the City, with special consideration for small business activations, teen entrepreneur events, potential fundraiser(s) for the Teen Center, and teen-focused activations on the Pier. Work with staff to determine whether teen artwork can be displayed at the Teen Center.
TRANSIT SERVICES
5 • Received a presentation from the City’s Transit team regarding Beach Cities Transit (BCT)and how it can provide better services for teens. • Provided feedback including:
• Frequency of stops
• Places of interest to consider for future bus stops
• Use of social media and how to share BCT news
• Bus schedule and tardiness
• BCT has since implemented:
• Better data tracking to improve reliability of stop times • Increased frequency of social media posts
• Future terminus change at the Pier, providing additional opportunities for Pier visitation
TEEN CENTER
6 Average
Daily
Attendance
33 Highest
Daily
Attendance
92 Teen-Led Activities
• Fashion with Rachel
Teen-led program that included making stamps and drawings designs onto clothing. • Ice Cream Making with Science!
Will be led by Chairperson Olivia Reeds on May 21
Youth Commission Recommendations • High School to Middle School Tutoring In partnership with RUHS
Began April 15 with the final session scheduled for June 3 • Social Media Club
Has met three times and produced two reels for @RedondoTeens
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
7 • Received a presentation from the Library Department on its programs, services, and activities for all ages.
• Commissioners highly support the library and its programs. • Many commissioners already participate or visit the library often, but were excited to hear of additional activities and programs that they were not aware of.
E-BIKES
8 • Identified as the main focus topic for this school year. • Received a presentation from the Police Department on E-bike safety, policies, and practices.
• Received presentation from the Public Works Department regarding bike lanes.
Quick Stats…
• E-bike injuries have more than doubled each year since 2017 (2022 Harvard study) 2017: 751
2022: 23,493
• E-bike incidents in CA increased 18-fold between 2018 and 2023, from 184 to 3,429 events (Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System conducted by the CA Highway Patrol) • 75-88% of bikes used by local High School students were E-bikes (2023 BCHD survey)
STRATEGIC PLAN INPUT
9 1. Revitalization of the Pier
• Public art
• Merchants that attract teen customers
2. E-bike Safety
3. Creation of City memorabilia for the World Cup and Olympic Games
4. Mental Health Services
All were addressed in various forms in the Strategic Plan! 10 Thank you!