2004-067- Rescinding Resolution 2004-42 And Re-Establishing A Youth CommissionRESOLUTION 2004 - 67
.RESOLUTION OF'THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
RESCINDING.RESOLUTION 2004 - 42 AND
RE-ESTABLISHING A 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 DF THE TOWN
OF LOS GATOS:
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.
a. 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.
b. Membership/Organization
i. The Youth CommissionshalLconsst offifteen (15) members. The members
shall be students who are entering grades 8 through 12 :during the
establishment of the initial Commission, and of students who are entering
:grades 8 through 11 thereafter. Membership forthe students requires either
residency in the incorporated lirruts of the Town of Los Gatos and enrollment
in any .accredited school., or residency in the unincorporated areas of the
County of Santa Clara, which have a Los Gatos mailing address, and
enrollment in a school located in the Town of Los Gatos.
ii. Up to five (5) Alternates may be appointed to the Youth Commi sion, with
one representing each grade level appointed to the Commission. The
alternates shall be students who are entering grades $ through 12 during the
establishment of the initial Commission, and of students who are entering
grades 8 through 11 thereafter. Membership as an Alternate requires either
residency in the incorporated limits of the Town of Los Gatos and enrollment
in any accredited school, or residency in the unincorporated areas of the
County of Santa Clara, which have a Los Gatos mailing address, and
enrollment in a school located in the Town of Los Gatos. An Alternate shall
serve on the Youth Commission in the event a member from that grade is no
longer able to serve the remainder of his/her term.
.Members and Alternates first appointed to the Commission shall so classify themselves so that the
terms of the first members shall end as follows; the term of seven (7) of the. student members shall
:expire on June 1, 2005,. which group shall include any members who are entering grade i2 at the
time of appointment. The terms the other six (8) student members shall expire on June 1, 2006.
Succeeding members shall serve a term of two (2) years and until their successors are .appointed and
qualified, except any :appointments to fill an unexpired term shall be for such unexpired period.
iii. At its first meeting, or as soon as possible thereafter, the Commission shall
elect officers and adoptbylaws forthe conduct of business. The Commission
shall appoint and prescribe the term of the office for its Chair and Vice-Chair.
iv. Eight (8) voting members of the Commission shall constitute aquorum-for
the purpose of transacting business.
v. 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.
vi. The Commission shall hold a regular meeting at least once each month
between.September and June. The Commission shall establish a regular time
and locationfor its meetings and shall otherwise call and conduct its meetings
in compliance with the provision s of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government
Code Sections 54950 and following.)
vii. Minutes of the actions taken during its .meetings shall be kept and :filed with
the Town Clerk..
viii. Meeting attendance requirements will :conform with the current Town
Resolution.
c. 'The duties of the Commission shall include the following:
Foster greater involvement of youth in municipal government affairs.
ii. Study problems, activities, and concerns of youth, especially as they. relate to
municipal ;programs or projects. of the Town of Los Gatos.
iii. 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.
iv. 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, held on the 7t'' day of June, 2004 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS
AYES: Sandy Decker, Diane McNutt, .Joe Przynski, Mike Wasserman,
Mayor .Steve Glickman.
NAYS : None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None _
SIGNED;
MAYOR OF THE'TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
V
CLERK OF TI-€E T OWN OP' LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALlEG1~.NIA