Resolution No. 2024-XXX
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISED BYLAWS FOR
THE YOUTH COMMISSION
WHEREAS, on September 1, 202 0, Ordinance No. NS-2992 was adopted by the City Council, modernizing the municipal code by organizing and consolidating all boards, commission, and committee matters into Chapter 2; and
WHEREAS, revised bylaws for the Youth Commission were developed to be in alignment with Ordinance No. NS-2992; and
WHEREAS, the existing bylaws of the Youth Commission were approved by City Council on June 15, 2021 via Resolution No. 2021-036; and
WHEREAS, the Youth Commission and staff propose various changes to the exiting bylaws of the Youth Commission; and
WHEREAS, Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2 -453 requires that the City Council approve the Youth Commission bylaws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana as follows:
Section 1. The revised bylaws for the Youth Commission, attached as Exhibit A, are hereby approved.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon the signing of this Resolution by the City Council and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify this the vote adopting this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ___ day of __________, 2024.
_______________________
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:_________________________
Laura A. Rossini
Chief Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers: _________________________________________
NOES: Councilmembers: _________________________________________
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: _________________________________________
ABSENT: Councilmembers: _________________________________________
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2024-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on ____________, 2024.
Date:_______________ _______________________ Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
YOUTH COMMISSION BYLAWS
1.0 NAME
The name of this advisory body of the City of Santa Ana shall be the Youth Commission (hereinafter "Commission").
2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION
2.1 Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters pertaining to youth and teen services, programs, and cooperation with other public and/or private agencies;
2.2 Act in an advisory capacity and consider the proposed annual budget for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency and make recommendations regarding youth services to the City Manager and/or City Council;
2.3 Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in recommending policies and/or legislation for improving the position of the youth in the City of Santa Ana; and
2.4 Perform such other duties as may be directed by the City Council.
3.0 MEMBERSHIP
Except as otherwise specified in the city charter, the members of the commission shall be appointed, and may be removed, by the City Council, subject in both appointment and removal by the affirmative votes of a majority of the members.
3.1 VACANCIES
Vacancies arising from whatever cause shall be filled pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2-326.
3.2 REMOVAL
A Commissioner may be removed by the City Council from the commission in the following circumstances:
3.2.1 Absent from two (2) regular meetings consecutively without permission of the commission expressed in its
official minutes; or
3.2.2 Fails to attend at least one- half of the regular meetings within a calendar year; or
3.2.3 Is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; or
3.2.4 Ceases to be a resident of the city.
4.0 OFFICERS
The commission shall elect from its members a chairperson and vice chairperson, each of whom shall serve in such position for the term of one (1) year. No member shall serve in the position of chairperson for more than one (1) term.
Exhibit A
4.1 ELECTION
The election of each chairperson and vice-chairperson shall be held annually at the July meeting and officers assume their elected positions at the August meeting.
4.2 CHAIR
The Chair shall be responsible for the general supervision, direction, and control of the business and affairs of this Commission. The Chair shall preside over all meetings and represent the Commission, the City Council, and City staff.
4.3 VICE CHAIR
In the absence or resignation of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall perform all of the duties of the Chair, and in so acting, shall have all of the authority of the Chair. The Vice Chair shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Commission.
5.0 MEETINGS
All meetings shall be open to the public and shall conform to the provisions of the "Ralph M. Brown Act".
5.1 AGENDA
Agenda items may be submitted thirty -days in advance by any Commissioner upon notification to the Chair or City liaison. The agenda shall be established with items as coordinated by the Chair and Recording Secretary.
5.2 PROCEDURES
Rosenberg’s Rules of Order shall govern the general conduct of meetings.
5.3 QUORUM
A majority of the Commission Members shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of all Commission Members shall be required to carry a motion, proposal, and/or resolution.
5.4 REGULAR MEETINGS
Regular meetings of the Commission are scheduled for the Third Monday of the month at 6:00 pm. All regular meeting agendas shall be posted in a location accessible to the public at least 72 hours before the time of the meeting and must describe the business to be transacted. The Chair and Recording Secretary may cancel meetings for any reason(s) deemed necessary or infeasible to hold the scheduled meeting.
Revised: October 1, 2024
Revised: June 15, 2021
Approved: November 17, 2015