Youth Commission Goodyear City Hall 190 North Litchfield Road, Room 117 Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
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Quorum of the Commission not present.
ROLL CALL
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Commissioner Paloma Sanchez arrived at 5:47 PM
Commissioner Makayla Bradley arrived at 6:02 PM
Quorum of the Commission not present.
Commissioner Paloma Sanchez arrived at 5:47 PM
Commissioner Makayla Bradley arrived at 6:02 PM
- Present:
- Commissioner Jackson Hamblin; Chair Victoria Lauritano; Commissioner Makayla Bradley; Commissioner Marianna Glass; Commissioner Marissa Kutt; Commissioner Azyus Bird; Commissioner Krislyn Lyons; Commissioner Paloma Sanchez; Commissioner Alan Torres Arroyo; Commissioner Emily Shanafelt; Commissioner Emily McGee
- Absent:
- Commissioner Lorenzo Castro; Commissioner Alex Belanger; Vice Chair Raymond Gue; Commissioner Patrick Bednarz; Commissioner Lucy Castro; Commissioner Teriah Cortez-Beasley; Commissioner Ivan Diaz; Commissioner Lyndon Kov; Commissioner Elias Linn; Commissioner Emma Yocopis
- Staff Present:
- Assistant to the Council John Raeder
- Attendees:
- Jared Jordan, Police Officer, Diana Vasquez, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department, Ron Wilks, Member of the Public, Jeff Wozny, Kimley Horn & Associates, Marissa Pellegrini, Kimley Horn & Associates
| PUBLIC COMMENTS |
Mr. Ron Wilks spoke to the Youth Commission about the benifits of pickleball and the importance of the sport to the community. He encouraged the Commission to send a letter to the City Council to advocate on behalf of additional pickleball facilities in the city, and offered to provide free lessons for youth interested in learning to play the game.
| BUSINESS |
1.
MINUTES
Quorum of the Commission not present, no action taken.
Quorum of the Commission not present, no action taken.
2.
Goodyear Police Department K9 Demonstration
Police Officer Jared Jordan and K9 Bubba presented on the Goodyear Police Department Special Enforcement K9 Unit. Officer Jordan explained that Bubba was an explosive ordinance detection (EOD) dog, which has been specially trained to search for various types of explosives. He also discussed how Goodyear K9 Teams are duel purpose, and also assist with location and apprehension of suspects. Officer Jordan demonstrated training techniques and had Bubba locate a type of explosive.
Police Officer Jared Jordan and K9 Bubba presented on the Goodyear Police Department Special Enforcement K9 Unit. Officer Jordan explained that Bubba was an explosive ordinance detection (EOD) dog, which has been specially trained to search for various types of explosives. He also discussed how Goodyear K9 Teams are duel purpose, and also assist with location and apprehension of suspects. Officer Jordan demonstrated training techniques and had Bubba locate a type of explosive.
3.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Project Manager Diana Vasquez explained that the purpose of the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan is to offer strategies and operational policies that provide guidance in order to meet the needs of current and future City of Goodyear residents. The Plan is updated every ten years based on input and feedback from the community.
Consultants Jeff Wozny and Marissa Pellegrini from Kimley Horn and Associates solicited feedback from the Youth Commission on the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan; including the importance of parks and recreation to the community; areas for improvement; underserved areas in the city; and "one big idea" from each of the commissioners.
Project Manager Diana Vasquez explained that the purpose of the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan is to offer strategies and operational policies that provide guidance in order to meet the needs of current and future City of Goodyear residents. The Plan is updated every ten years based on input and feedback from the community.
Consultants Jeff Wozny and Marissa Pellegrini from Kimley Horn and Associates solicited feedback from the Youth Commission on the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan; including the importance of parks and recreation to the community; areas for improvement; underserved areas in the city; and "one big idea" from each of the commissioners.
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Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation
Assistant to the Council John Raeder discussed a Mental Health Awareness Proclamation to be read by the Youth Commission at the City Council Meeting on May 2. The Commission also discussed using Social Media to promote mental health awareness information and resources in the month of May.
Assistant to the Council John Raeder discussed a Mental Health Awareness Proclamation to be read by the Youth Commission at the City Council Meeting on May 2. The Commission also discussed using Social Media to promote mental health awareness information and resources in the month of May.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Comments, Commendations, Report on Current Events and Presentations by Board, Commission or Committee Members, staff or members of the public. The members may not propose, discuss, deliberate or take any legal action on the information presented pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02.
Mr. Raeder mentioned that the May Youth Commission meeting would be the last of the year and reminded Commissioners to apply if eligible for reappointment. The Commission also agreed to do a potluck for the last meeting.
Mr. Raeder mentioned that the May Youth Commission meeting would be the last of the year and reminded Commissioners to apply if eligible for reappointment. The Commission also agreed to do a potluck for the last meeting.
| NEXT MEETING |
The next meeting of the Youth Commission will be May 25, 2022, at 5:30 PM at the Goodyear Recreation Campus.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Lauritano ended the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
__________________________ John Raeder, Assistant to the Council |
__________________________ Victoria Lauritano, Chair |
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