Youth Commission Goodyear City Hall - Council Chambers 1900 N. Civic Square Goodyear, AZ 85395 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Chair Alan Torres Arroyo called the Youth Commission meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.
Chair Alan Torres Arroyo called the Youth Commission meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Commissioner Lucy Castro; Commissioner Ivan Diaz; Commissioner Marissa Kutt; Commissioner Azyus Byrd; Commissioner Krislyn Lyons; Commissioner Paloma Sanchez; Chari Alan Torres Arroyo; Vice Chair Emily Shanafelt; Commissioner Emily McGee; Commissioner Robert Garcia; Commissioner Mackenzie McEldowney; Commissioner Kaleigh Guajardo
- Absent:
- Commissioner Emma Yocopis; Commissioner Alanah Doyle; Commissioner Lex Landefeld; Commissioner Mia Doyle; Commissioner Rory Readinger; Commissioner Christian Garcia; Commissioner Lucas Hamblin; Commissioner Amaani Singh; Commissioner Natalia Piatek; Commissioner Michaela Grumbling
- Staff Present:
- Assistant to the Council John Raeder
MOTION BY Commissioner Emily McGee, SECONDED BY Commissioner Mackenzie McEldowney to EXCUSE Commissioner Emma Yocopis; Commissioner Alanah Doyle; Commissioner Lex Landefeld; Commissioner Mia Doyle; Commissioner Rory Readinger; Commissioner Christian Garcia; Commissioner Lucas Hamblin; Commissioner Amaani Singh; Commissioner Natalia Piatek; and Commissioner Michaela Grumbling.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Lucy Castro, Commissioner Ivan Diaz, Commissioner Marissa Kutt, Commissioner Azyus Byrd, Commissioner Krislyn Lyons, Commissioner Paloma Sanchez, Chari Alan Torres Arroyo, Vice Chair Emily Shanafelt, Commissioner Emily McGee, Commissioner Kaleigh Guajardo, Commissioner Mackenzie McEldowney, Commissioner Robert Garcia
- Other:
- Commissioner Emma Yocopis (Absent), Commissioner Alanah Doyle (Absent), Commissioner Amaani Singh (Absent), Commissioner Christian Garcia (Absent), Commissioner Lex Landefeld (Absent), Commissioner Lucas Hamblin (Absent), Commissioner Mia Doyle (Absent), Commissioner Michaela Grumbling (Absent), Commissioner Natalia Piatek (Absent), Commissioner Rory Readinger (Absent)
Passed - Unanimously
| PUBLIC COMMENTS |
There were no public speakers.
| BUSINESS |
1.
MINUTES
MOTION BY Commissioner Marissa Kutt, SECONDED BY Vice Chair Emily Shanafelt to APPROVE the February 22, 2023 Youth Commission minutes.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Lucy Castro, Commissioner Ivan Diaz, Commissioner Marissa Kutt, Commissioner Azyus Byrd, Commissioner Krislyn Lyons, Commissioner Paloma Sanchez, Chari Alan Torres Arroyo, Vice Chair Emily Shanafelt, Commissioner Emily McGee, Commissioner Kaleigh Guajardo, Commissioner Mackenzie McEldowney, Commissioner Robert Garcia
- Other:
- Commissioner Emma Yocopis (Absent), Commissioner Alanah Doyle (Absent), Commissioner Amaani Singh (Absent), Commissioner Christian Garcia (Absent), Commissioner Lex Landefeld (Absent), Commissioner Lucas Hamblin (Absent), Commissioner Mia Doyle (Absent), Commissioner Michaela Grumbling (Absent), Commissioner Natalia Piatek (Absent), Commissioner Rory Readinger (Absent)
Passed - Unanimously
2.
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES (NLC) CONGRESSIONAL CITIES CONFERENCE REPORT
Chair Alan Torres Aroyo, Commissioner Azyus Byrd, Commissioner Marissa Kutt and Commissioner Paloma Sanchez provided a report on the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, DC. The Commissioners discussed conference sessions and activities; experiential learning experiences; and recommendations and key takeaways.
Chair Alan Torres Aroyo, Commissioner Azyus Byrd, Commissioner Marissa Kutt and Commissioner Paloma Sanchez provided a report on the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, DC. The Commissioners discussed conference sessions and activities; experiential learning experiences; and recommendations and key takeaways.
3.
INFOCUS YOUTH TAKEOVER FINAL REVIEW
Mr. John Raeder presented the final version of the May InFocus "Youth Commission Takeover". Commissioners took on the responsibility of researching, interviewing, and taking photos for the magazine and created articles on topics like mental health, volunteerism and water safety. Mr. Raeder thanked the Commission for their hard work on the project.
Mr. John Raeder presented the final version of the May InFocus "Youth Commission Takeover". Commissioners took on the responsibility of researching, interviewing, and taking photos for the magazine and created articles on topics like mental health, volunteerism and water safety. Mr. Raeder thanked the Commission for their hard work on the project.
4.
PROJECT IDEAS PRESENTATIONS
The Youth Commission discussed possible projects for the end of the year. Potential ideas included a STEM day; robotics training; and ice cream social. After discussion, the Commission decided to pursue these recommendations next year when more time would be available for planning.
The Youth Commission discussed possible projects for the end of the year. Potential ideas included a STEM day; robotics training; and ice cream social. After discussion, the Commission decided to pursue these recommendations next year when more time would be available for planning.
| 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.
| NEXT MEETING |
The next regular meeting of the Youth Commission will be May 24, 2023, at City Hall.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Chair Alan Torres Arroyo adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
__________________________ John Raeder, Assistant to the Council |
__________________________ Chair Alan Torres Arroyo, Chair |
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