Youth Leadership Advisory Council Meeting - April 21, 2026
Youth Leadership Advisory Council Meeting - April 21, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 3:34 PM with a quorum present. Key discussions included subcommittee structuring, social media strategy, community partnerships, and youth outreach initiatives. The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and received a report from the Youth as Solutions group.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of the final minutes of the regular meeting of February 17, 2026, was approved unanimously.
Discussion Items
- Social Media Lead Selection (Item 5): The council discussed whether to select a social media lead. After input from members, it was decided to keep the social media subcommittee collaborative rather than appointing a lead. No formal vote was taken.
- Subcommittee Scope and Meeting Schedules (Item 6): The council discussed the scope of the social media and community engagement subcommittees. Members suggested various meeting formats, including meeting after the main council meetings or using small groups to avoid open meeting law violations. It was decided that subcommittees would break into smaller groups to work on tasks without triggering quorum requirements. Member Burton expressed interest in joining both subcommittees but could only be added to the social media subcommittee at the next meeting due to agenda noticing requirements.
- Community Engagement and Partnerships (Items 8 & 9): The council brainstormed potential community partners, including Boy Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, community centers, Catholic Charities, and school-based programs. Seasonal events such as back-to-school drives and holiday volunteering were suggested. Staff emphasized connecting with ward offices and utilizing existing city department budgets for support.
- Youth as Solutions Report (Item 7): Dr. Tammy Malich reported on the Youth as Solutions grant activities, including pledge card campaigns for pedestrian and driver safety, a documentary project, and a national presentation opportunity. Member Sai won an op-ed contest, earning an additional $500 grant. The council commended the group's efforts.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No public comments were made during the designated periods.
Key Outcomes
- The minutes from February 17, 2026, were approved.
- The council decided not to appoint a social media lead and will keep the subcommittee collaborative.
- Subcommittee meetings will be structured in small groups to comply with open meeting law; specific schedules to be determined and may be agendized for the next meeting.
- Member Burton will be added to the social media subcommittee at the May meeting.
- The community partners list was initiated and remains open for additions; contacts will be coordinated by the secretary.
- No future agenda items were proposed.
- The meeting adjourned at 4:24 PM.
Meeting Transcript
Okay. At three thirty-four, the youth leadership advisory council is ready to begin. Uh first order is going to be called to order and roll call. Chair Nguyen is excused. Vice Chair King. Here. Secretary Camarillo is excused. Member Bulware. Is excused. Member McInallan. Present. Member Sai. Is excused Member Castro. Is excused Member Johnson? Is excused Member Bennett? Here. Member Burton. Here. Member Cohen. Present. Member Gurney. Here. Member Kim. Here. Member Hall. Is excused. Member Manales. Here. Member Masservi. Here. Member Ruiz. Here. Member Laster. Is excused. Member McCrany? Here. Member Delgado. Here. And Member Judy Mitchell. Here. Thank you, Vice Chair. You have a quorum. Just read off the agenda. We'll go from there. Okay. Agenda item two compliance with open meeting law. Moving on to agenda. And just heads up. I share we are in compliance with that open meeting law. Moving on to agenda item number three.
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