Youth Commission Goodyear City Hall - Council Chambers 1900 N. Civic Square Goodyear, AZ 85395 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Chair Alan Torres called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.
Chair Alan Torres called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Commissioner Ivan Diaz; Commissioner Marissa Kutt; Commissioner Azyus Byrd; Commissioner Krislyn Lyons; Commissioner Paloma Sanchez; Chair Alan Torres Arroyo; Vice Chair Emily Shanafelt; Commissioner Emily McGee; Commissioner Christian Garcia; Commissioner Amaani Singh; Commissioner Natalia Piatek; Commissioner Lucas Hamblin; Commissioner Robert Garcia
- Absent:
- Commissioner Lucy Castro; Commissioner Emma Yocopis; Commissioner Kaleigh Guajardo; Commissioner Alanah Doyle; Commissioner Mackenzie McEldowney; Commissioner Lex Landefeld; Commissioner Mia Doyle; Commissioner Michaela Grumbling; Commissioner Rory Readinger
- Staff Present:
- Assistant to the Council John Raeder; Project Management Coordinator Christine McMurdy
MOTION BY Commissioner Emily McGee, SECONDED BY Commissioner Marissa Kutt to EXCUSE Commissioner Lucy Castro; Commissioner Emma Yocopis; Commissioner Kaleigh Guajardo; Commissioner Alanah Doyle; Commissioner Mackenzie McEldowney; Commissioner Lex Landefeld; Commissioner Mia Doyle; Commissioner Michaela Grumbling; and Commissioner Rory Readinger.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Ivan Diaz, Commissioner Marissa Kutt, Commissioner Azyus Byrd, Commissioner Krislyn Lyons, Commissioner Paloma Sanchez, Chair Alan Torres Arroyo, Vice Chair Emily Shanafelt, Commissioner Emily McGee, Commissioner Amaani Singh, Commissioner Christian Garcia, Commissioner Lucas Hamblin, Commissioner Natalia Piatek, Commissioner Robert Garcia
- Other:
- Commissioner Lucy Castro (Absent), Commissioner Emma Yocopis (Absent), Commissioner Alanah Doyle (Absent), Commissioner Kaleigh Guajardo (Absent), Commissioner Lex Landefeld (Absent), Commissioner Mackenzie McEldowney (Absent), Commissioner Mia Doyle (Absent), Commissioner Michaela Grumbling (Absent), Commissioner Rory Readinger (Absent)
Passed - Unanimously
| PUBLIC COMMENTS |
No public comments.
| BUSINESS |
1.
MINUTES
MOTION BY Commissioner Amaani Singh, SECONDED BY Commissioner Emily McGee to APPROVE the September 28, 2022, Youth Commission minutes.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Ivan Diaz, Commissioner Marissa Kutt, Commissioner Azyus Byrd, Commissioner Krislyn Lyons, Commissioner Paloma Sanchez, Chair Alan Torres Arroyo, Vice Chair Emily Shanafelt, Commissioner Emily McGee, Commissioner Amaani Singh, Commissioner Christian Garcia, Commissioner Lucas Hamblin, Commissioner Natalia Piatek, Commissioner Robert Garcia
- Other:
- Commissioner Lucy Castro (Absent), Commissioner Emma Yocopis (Absent), Commissioner Alanah Doyle (Absent), Commissioner Kaleigh Guajardo (Absent), Commissioner Lex Landefeld (Absent), Commissioner Mackenzie McEldowney (Absent), Commissioner Mia Doyle (Absent), Commissioner Michaela Grumbling (Absent), Commissioner Rory Readinger (Absent)
Passed - Unanimously
2.
MICROTRANSIT PILOT: WE RIDE
Project Management Coordinator Christine McMurdy presented on the new Goodyear WeRIDE pilot program. She explained that WeRIDE is an on-demand shared ride service that pairs multiple passengers heading in the same direction in a single vehicle. The service offers trips to and from fixed points within a 10-minute walk to all central Goodyear neighborhoods and stops at shopping centers, recreation facilities, businesses and community locations. Ms. McMurdy encouraged Commissioners to downlaod the WeRIDE Micro App and provide feedback on the service.
Project Management Coordinator Christine McMurdy presented on the new Goodyear WeRIDE pilot program. She explained that WeRIDE is an on-demand shared ride service that pairs multiple passengers heading in the same direction in a single vehicle. The service offers trips to and from fixed points within a 10-minute walk to all central Goodyear neighborhoods and stops at shopping centers, recreation facilities, businesses and community locations. Ms. McMurdy encouraged Commissioners to downlaod the WeRIDE Micro App and provide feedback on the service.
3.
INFOCUS YOUTH COMMISSION TAKEOVER
Assistant to the Council John Raeder updated the Commission on the next steps in the InFocus project. He explained that the Digital Communications Department would be reaching out directly to work with Commissioners on their article ideas.
Assistant to the Council John Raeder updated the Commission on the next steps in the InFocus project. He explained that the Digital Communications Department would be reaching out directly to work with Commissioners on their article ideas.
4.
COMMISSION PROJECTS
The Youth Commission discussed potential projects for the winter and spring, including: teen movie night; education summit with WESTMEC; and CPR training.
The Youth Commission discussed potential projects for the winter and spring, including: teen movie night; education summit with WESTMEC; and CPR training.
| 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 reminded the Commission about the Youth Commission booth at the Goodyear Fall Festival on Saturday, October 29.
Mr. Raeder reminded the Commission about the Youth Commission booth at the Goodyear Fall Festival on Saturday, October 29.
| NEXT MEETING |
The next regular meeting of the Youth Commission will be November 16, at City Hall.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Torres adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
__________________________ John Raeder, Assistant to the Council |
__________________________ Alan Torres Arroyo, Chairman |
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