Youth Leadership Advisory Council Meeting

The Youth Leadership Advisory Council (YLAC) met on January 20, 2026, from 3:31 PM to 4:13 PM. The meeting included a training on parliamentary procedure, discussions on participation expectations, reports from Youth as Solutions (YAS) work groups, finalizing social media outreach strategy, selecting outreach events, and proposing future agenda items.

Parliamentary Procedure Training

• Dr. Holmes presented on Robert's Rules of Order, explaining quorum requirements (11 members), voting procedures, decorum, and the importance of creating a permanent record.

Discussion Items

Agenda Item 6: Participation Expectations and Meeting Engagement Structure

• Chair Nguyen emphasized the importance of active participation to represent youth voices.
• Member Burton suggested a minimum of one speaking turn per meeting.
• The council agreed to consider a round-robin format for larger discussion items to ensure everyone has an opportunity to speak.

Agenda Item 7: Youth as Solutions Work Group Reports

• Work Groups reported on progress:
  • Pedestrian Safety Group (led by Member McNallen): Conducted research on distractions and phones as leading causes of teen pedestrian incidents. Submitted a budget plan but could not confirm receipt due to Google Classroom issues.
  • Bicycle & Scooter Safety Group (led by Member Sai and Member Manales): Met with Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones, received a $1,000 grant for safety assemblies, flyers, and social media campaigns.
• Dr. Tammy Malich (Youth Development & Social Initiatives Director) clarified that only two of three groups submitted required plans/budgets. She combined and submitted them, and the project was the only one accepted with no edits. She outlined additional opportunities: writing an op-ed and creating a documentary (with potential global competition and travel). She also noted a February safety panel at the Mayor's Principal Appreciation Luncheon.
• Dr. Malich commended the young leaders for their professionalism.

Agenda Item 8: Public Outreach and Engagement Strategy

• Members recommended Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook accounts to reach different age groups. Themed content strategies, such as Member Cohen's 'Bet on Youth' idea, were also noted.
• Dr. Malich reported that she had already requested the city social media team to create City-verified accounts for YLAC on these platforms. Access would be maintained across membership changes.
• Member Burton emphasized that teens should be involved in managing the accounts to connect with peers.

Agenda Item 9: Finalizing Public Outreach Events

• Members discussed several event ideas:
  • Teen Safety Day (supported by Member McNallen and Member Manales, with YAS leaders advocating)
  • Food drives (Member Burton suggested as non-seasonal)
  • School supply drives (Member Cohen; Ms. Mitchell suggested partnering with ward offices for back-to-school fairs)
  • Mid-year supply drive for teachers (Member Manales)
  • Safety assemblies in schools (Member Maservi; Member Sai planned for March-April)
• Ms. Mitchell (ex officio) encouraged using assemblies to recruit peers to YLAC meetings.
• No formal decisions were made; ideas were noted for future action.

Agenda Item 10: Identifying Members for Youth as Solutions Work Groups

• Group leads advocated: Member McNallen for pedestrian safety, Member Sai for bicycle/scooter safety (highlighting planned events: assemblies, campaigns, community safety events).
• No additional members expressed interest in joining.

Agenda Item 11: Topics for Future Agenda Items

• Member Cohen proposed creating a social media content calendar.
• Member Castro suggested forming a social media board.
• Member Burton proposed a social media workshop day for filming content.
• Deputy City Attorney Jillian Block Sagerbloom reminded that attendance rules exist in the ordinance and bylaws (two unexcused absences subject to removal).
• Member Sai suggested members choose focus areas (social media or traffic safety).
• Member Lasser supported implementing round-robin at next meeting.
• Member Maservi emphasized the need to take concrete action on discussed ideas.
• Staff noted all proposals for possible future agendas.

Public Comments

• No public comments were made during the public comment on action items (Agenda Item 3) or during citizens' participation (Agenda Item 12).

Key Outcomes

• The council explored a round-robin format for discussions to increase participation.
• The Youth as Solutions work groups received a $1,000 grant and are proceeding with safety assemblies and campaigns.
• City social media accounts for YLAC are being created; members will help manage content.
• Several outreach events were proposed but not finalized; next steps include coordination with city council offices and staff.
• No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and discussion based.

Attendance

• Present: Chair Nguyen, Secretary Camarillo, Members McEnowan, Sai, Bennett, Burton, Gurney, Kim, Manales, Musservi (later confirmed as Maservi), Laster, and ex officio Judy Mitchell.
• Excused: Vice Chair King, Members Bulware, Castro, Johnson, McCraney.
• Note: Member Cohen was initially listed as excused but later participated in discussions; the transcript contains this discrepancy.

Meeting adjourned at 4:13 PM.