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Mayor, City Council & City Manager
Mark T. Sokolow, City Attorney
P. O. No. 5290 - October 15, 2002 Council Meeting
October 7, 2002
Attached is P. O. 5290 adding Article XXII to Chapter
14 (Sections 14-682 and 14-683) of the Code of Ordinances as
to create a Youth Commission. This was recommended by
Councilmember Linden. It was patterned after the Youth
Commission in Santa Clara, California.
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YOUTH COMMISSION
The City of Santa Clara Youth Commission was established in 1995 to act in
an advisory capacity providing City Council with valuable insight regarding
youth and teen issues in our community. Since its inception, the 15-member
Youth Commission has accomplished several goals in an effort to better serve
their peers. One such goal for the Youth Commission was to raise funds in an
effort to acknowledge their peers who are committed to community service
and seek positive solutions to critical issues facing today's young people.
Three scholarships--based on service, not on need or academic achievement--
are available to deserving high school Junior and Seniors. Additional
information on the Youth Commission is as follows:
Usually 2nd Tuesday of each month during the school year (September
meets: through May) at 6:00 p.m. at Henry Schmidt Park, corner of
Los Padres Boulevard and Saratoga Avenue
Staff Liaison: Larry Wolfe, Director of Parks & Recreation (408) 615-2260
Questions & Answers
Youth Commission Members
What is the Youth Commission responsible for?
· To act in an advisory capacity to the City of Santa Clara City Council
on matters pertaining to the youth and teen population, especially as
related to municipal programs and projects of the City;
· Foster increased involvement in the affairs of municipal government;
· Study problems and hold forums on issues, activities and concerns of
Santa Clara youth;
· Recommend the implementation of community programs which the
Youth Commission deems desirable;
· Review municipal matters referred to the Youth Commission by the
City Council, or by other City of Santa Clara Commissions, and make
recommendations on such matters;
· Perform other related functions assigned to them by the City Council.
What are some of the Youth Commissions' accomplishments?
· Successfully recommended the developmedt of a Skate Park in Santa
Clara, which opened in September, 1999;
,, Successfully recommended the development of a high school Teen
Center, to be built in 2000;
· Offer a community service scholarship to graduating high school
seniors;
· Established intergenerational programs for teens and senior citizens;
· Co-host an annual Youth Commissioners' leadership conference;
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· Arrange recreation activities such as dances, trips and special events
for teens;
· Develop a quarterly newsletter for Santa Clara teens;
· Volunteer at a variety of Cityowide sponsored events
How long can I serve as a Youth Commissioner?
The Youth Commission shall consist of up to fifteen members each
serving a one-year term. The maximum service is four calendar
years/terms.
When and where are Youth Commission meetings?
The Youth Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month,
September through May, at Henry Schmidt Park, located at 555 Los
Padres Boulevard (at Saratoga Avenue) in Santa Clara. The meetings
take place from 6:00-8:30pm
What are the requirements to be a Youth Commissioner?
· Applicants must be residents of the City of Santa Clara; and
· Young people ages 12-19 years of age will be sought for membership;
and
· Members of the Youth Commission shall not hold any paid office or
employment in the City of Santa Clara government; and
· As a minimum, the Youth Commission membership should consist of at
least one representative from each middle and high school in Santa
Clara (i.e. Buchser Middle school, Cabrillo Middle School, Santa Clara
High School, Wilcox High School).
For more information contact Carolyn McDowell at the Community
Recreation Center, (408) 984-3257.
Alisa Alexander
Buchser Middle School
Term Expires: 3une 30, 2003
(Second Term)
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Serges Butkovic
Wilcox High School
Term Expires: June 30, 2003
(Second Term)
Brendan Dugan, Chair
Wilcox High School
Term Expires: June 30, 2003
(Fourth Term)
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Tiffany Furguson
Wi[cox High School
Term Expires 2003
(First Term)
Noah Lee
Wi[cox High School
Term Expires 2003
(First Term)
Sahil Saini
Wilcox High School
Term Expires: June 30. 2003
(Second Term)
Phuc Tran
Wilcox High School
Term Expires 2003
(First Term)
Carly Kibler
Peterson Middle School
Term Expires: June 30, 2003
(Second Term)
Candace Nisby
Santa Clara High School
Term E) 3ires: June 30, 2003
Second Term)
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Babu Singh
Wilcox High School
Term Expires 2003
(First Term)
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Melissa Vo
Wilcox High School
Term Expires 2003
(First Term)
Youth Commission History
Christina Lee
Wilcox High School
Term Expires: June 30, 2003
(Second Term)
David Parham
Santa Clars High School
Term Expires: June 30. 2003
(Third Term)
Victoria Smith
Wilcox High School
Term Expires 2003
(First Term)
Manki Won
Wilcox High School
Term Expires 2003
(First Term)
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P.O. No. 5290
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE XXII TO
CHAPTER 14 (SECTIONS 14-682 and 14-683)
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS TO CREATE A
YOUTH COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur
has decided that it is in the best interests of the citizens
of the City of Port Arthur to create a Youth Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the
preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That Article
Chapter 14 of
facts and opinions in the
XXII is herein added
to
requiring
the Code of Ordinances as delineated
Exhibit mA", as to create a Youth Commission.
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this
Ordinance be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
Section 4. That this Ordinance, not
publication, shall be effective immediately.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this __ day of
, A.D., 2002, at a Regular Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
following vote: AYES: Mayor
Council:
, City
;
NOES:
ATTEST:
OSCAR ORTIZ, MAYOR
EVANGELINE GREEN, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARK T. SOKOLOW, CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
STEVE FITZGIBBONS, CITY MANAGER
EXHIBIT "A"
ARTICLE XXII. YOUTH COMMISSION
SECTION 14-682. A Youth Commission is herein created as
delineated herein. The purpose of this Advisory
Commission is to do the following:
(a)
Act as an Advisory Committee to the City of Port
Arthur City Council as it pertains to the youth
and teen population, especially as related to
municipal programs and projects of the City;
(b) Foster increased involvement in the affairs of
municipal government;
(c)
Study problems and hold forums on issues,
activities and concerns of City of Port Arthur
youth;
(d)
Recommend the implementation of community
programs, which the Youth Commission deems
desirable;
(e)
Review municipal matters referred to the Youth
Commission by the City Council, or by other City
of Port Arthur Commissions, and make
recommendations on such matters; and
(f) Perform other related functions assigned to them
by the City Council.
SECTION 14-683. The Commission shall be composed of 27
members, with each Councilmember appointing three {3)
members for one (1) year terms. The members shall be
appointed, if possible, from middle schools, high schools
and graduates thereof who are under 22 years of age. The
members shall also be Port Arthur residents.
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