2018-008 - Rescind Resolution 2016-059 And Establishing Rules For The Youth CommissionRESOLUTION 2018 -008
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2016 -059 AND
ESTABLISHING RULES FOR THE YOUTH COMMISSION
WHEREAS, it is recognized that a youth perspective on issues which pertain to the youth
in the community is an important part of decision making in Town; and
WHEREAS, there is value in increasing communication between adults and youth; and
WHEREAS, there is value in having a mechanism for youth to have a voice in Town
affairs and issues relating to youth; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos found and determined that the
purpose of the Youth Commission is to foster and encourage civic and neighborhood pride and
a sense of identity through the knowledge, understanding, and increased involvement of the
Town's youth in the Town's present and future municipal affairs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS THAT:
1. There is a need for a Youth Commission to function in the Town of Los Gatos, which
would establish a formal body by which the youth of Los Gatos would have a voice in
the community.
2. There is hereby established a Youth Commission which shall generally be responsible for
studying various problems, activities and other issues of concern to the youth in general,
and for advising Council on matters pertaining to issues involving the youth of Los
Gatos.
a. Membership /Organization
i. The Youth Commission shall consist of twenty (20) members. The
members shall be students who are entering grades 8 through 12.
Membership for the students requires residency in the incorporated
limits of the Town of Los Gatos or residency in the unincorporated areas
of the County of Santa Clara, which have a Los Gatos mailing address.
Members shall serve a term of two (2) years and until their successors are
appointed and qualified. Members who are entering grade 12 when
appointed and first time appointees shall serve a term of one (1) year.
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iii. The Commission shall appoint one (1) primary member and one (1)
alternate to serve as one voting member on the following Town Boards
and Commissions:
1. Arts and Culture Commission
2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
3. Community and Senior Services Commission
4. Library Board
5. Parks Commission
6. Transportation and Parking Commission
iv. In addition to all Youth Commission meetings, the primary member shall
attend all meetings of the Board or Commission they are appointed to. If
the primary member is not able to attend the meeting of the Board or
Commission they are assigned, it shall be the responsibility of the
alternate to attend the meeting. If the primary member misses three (3)
meetings of the Board or Commission the Youth Commission shall
appoint a new primary member, and if necessary, a new alternate.
v. Liaisons shall provide a monthly report to the Youth Commission and be
responsible for conveying the Youth Commission's input to the Board or
Commission.
vi. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of
transacting business.
vii. Commission members shall serve without compensation, provided that,
with advance budgetary approval of the Town Council, the actual and
necessary expenses (if any) incurred by the members in the conduct of
Town business shall be reimbursable pursuant to the current Council
policy.
3. The Commission shall hold a regular meeting at least once each month between
September and June. The Commission shall establish a regular time and location
for its meetings and shall otherwise call and conduct its meetings in compliance
with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Sections 54950
and following.)
4. The Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice - Chair, both of whom shall serve at the
pleasure of the Commission. Terms of office shall be for one (1) year and shall
begin on the first meeting in September and end the following June.
5. Minutes of the actions taken during its meetings shall be kept and filed with the
Town Clerk Administrator.
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6. Meeting attendance requirements will conform with all current Town Resolutions
and Policies.
7. The duties of the Commission shall include the following:
a. Foster greater involvement of youth in municipal government affairs.
b. Study problems, activities, and concerns of youth, especially as they relate to
municipal programs or projects of the Town of Los Gatos.
c. Hold forums on problems, activities and concerns of youth, either alone or in
conjunction with other governmental agencies and community organizations,
as the Commission deems desirable.
d. Review municipal matters referred to the Commission by the Town Council
or other Town boards, committees, or commissions and, as appropriate,
make recommendations on those matters.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution 2016 -059 is hereby rescinded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, held on the 20`h day of March, 2018, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Marcia Jensen, Steve Leonardis, Marico Sayoc, Barbara Spector, Mayor Rob Rennie
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE: 5[.Z( fie
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE:
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