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Sacramento Youth Commission Meeting – September 8, 2025

Other — Monday, September 8, 2025
BodySacramento, California
SessionOther
DateMonday, September 8, 2025
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:16

Good evening, welcome to the September 8th, 2025 Sacramento Youth Commission Business Meeting.

0:22

The meeting is now called to order.

0:23

Will the clerk please call role to establish a quorum?

0:28

Thank you, Chair.

0:30

Members, please unmute your microphones.

0:35

Member Sista.

0:37

Present.

0:37

Member Balassa.

0:40

Absence.

0:40

Member Caravello's absence.

0:43

Member Roland is absent.

0:46

Member Bernardo.

0:48

Present.

0:49

Member Perez Maganoy.

0:51

Present.

0:52

Member Corless.

0:53

Present.

0:53

Member Chan.

0:54

Present.

0:55

Member DeLeon.

0:56

Is absence.

0:57

Member Turk is absence.

0:59

Member Avila?

1:00

Present.

1:00

Member Longmire.

1:02

Present.

1:02

Member Ruprai.

1:04

Present.

1:04

Member Gowder.

1:05

Present.

1:06

And Chair Rios.

1:08

Present.

1:08

Thank you.

1:09

We have quorum.

1:10

I would like to remind members of the public of the public in chambers that if you would like to speak on an agenda item, please turn in a speaker slip when the item begins.

1:20

You have two minutes to speak when you are called on.

1:22

After the first speaker, we will no longer accept speaker slips.

1:25

We will now proceed with today's agenda.

1:27

Please rise for the opening acknowledgments in honor of Sacramento's indigenous peoples and tribal lands.

1:37

To the original people of this land, the Nissanon people, the Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Miwok, Putwin Wind Tune Peoples, and the people of the Wilton Rancheria, Sacramento's only federally federally recognized tribe.

1:51

May we acknowledge and honor the Native people who came before us and still walk beside us today on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather today, choosing to gather together today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's Indigenous People's History Contributions and Lives.

2:10

Thank you.

2:10

Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.

2:13

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice proving on.

2:31

Our first business today is approval of the consent calendar that includes last month's meeting minutes as well as the follow-up log.

2:38

Clerk, are there any members of the public who wish to speak on this consent on the consent calendar?

2:42

Thank you, Chair.

2:42

I have no speaker slips.

2:44

Are there any commissioners who wish to speak on this item?

2:48

Is there a motion and a second for the consent calendar?

2:53

I motion.

2:54

We have a motion by Vice Chair Longmeyer.

2:58

I second.

2:59

A second by Commissioner Avila.

3:02

Will the clerk please call roll for the vote?

3:06

Thank you, Chair.

3:07

Members please unmute.

3:11

Aye.

3:11

Member Balassa is absence.

3:13

Member Caravill is absent.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Youth Services█████████████████████████████████████████████62%
Public Works█████████13%
Procedural██████8%
Community Engagement██████8%
Education Policy█████7%
Immigration Policy█2%
Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento Youth Commission Meeting – September 8, 2025

The Sacramento Youth Commission met on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 5:31 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber. The meeting covered approval of previous minutes and follow-up log, a recap of the 2025 Summer @ City Hall program, and a workshop to plan focus areas for the 2026 work plan, including a potential collaboration with UC Davis. Commissioners also shared updates on their community involvement. No public comments were made.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Youth Commission Meeting Minutes (File ID: 2025-00037) – Approved as part of the consent calendar. The minutes were from August 4, 2025.
  • Youth Commission Follow-Up Log (File ID: 2025-00187) – Approved as part of the consent calendar.

The consent calendar was moved by Vice Chair Longmire, seconded by Commissioner Avila, and passed unanimously with 10 votes in favor (Commissioners Avila, Bernardo, Chan, Corless, Gounder, Longmire, Pérez-Maghanoy, Rooprai, Sista, and Chair Rios). Absent commissioners: Balasa, Caraveo, de Leon, and Turk.

Discussion Items

3. 2025 Summer @ City Hall Recap (File ID: 2025-01581)

  • Program Coordinator Maria Vitas Medal presented a recap of the Summer @ City Hall program, a civic engagement initiative for high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors from Sac City Unified, Natomas Unified, Twin Rivers Unified, or city residents.
  • Key statistics: 263 applications received; 85 invited; 82 started; 81 completed the program (highest retention rate ever). Participants were placed in 20-hour internships across city departments. The program served 33 students from Sac City Unified, 30 from Natomas Unified, 7 from Twin Rivers Unified, and 11 at-large students. There were 20 peer mentors and 6 senior peer mentors.
  • Commissioners asked about outreach methods, internship placement, and mentor selection criteria. Commissioner Sista, a program graduate, praised the program and staff (Maria, Dominique, and Sarah). Commissioners expressed strong support for continuing and expanding the program.
  • No public comments. The item was received and commented on; no vote required.

4. 2026 Workplan Focus Area Workshop (File ID: 2025-01580)

  • Program Coordinator Domynique Herndon led a discussion on the 2026 work plan. The commission’s current three focus areas are:
    • SAC Youth Voice (outreach, surveys, social media)
    • Youth Mental Health (distribution of a resource guide)
    • Aggie Square (youth programming at the Aggie Square site)
  • Staff presented guiding questions: whether these focus areas remain relevant, what emerging issues exist, and whether momentum can continue. Staff also introduced a potential collaboration with UC Davis Global Affairs and the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Commissioners expressed strong interest in the UC Davis partnership, suggesting it could complement existing focus areas. Ideas included combining UC Davis work with Aggie Square or youth mental health. Several commissioners also raised emerging issues, such as creating a “know your rights” toolkit for undocumented youth and youth rights under 18 (e.g., immigration, police interactions). Commissioner Corless noted that many youth are unaware of their rights.
  • Staff clarified that no decisions were made; the item was to gauge interest. Staff will bring a more detailed proposal in December 2025.
  • No public comments. The item was received and commented on; no vote required.

Commissioner Comments – Ideas and Questions

  • Commissioners shared personal updates: starting school, college, volunteer work, and community events. Chair Rios described a project to reduce fruit waste at school by collecting and redistributing fresh produce to families.
  • Commissioner Sista promoted financial literacy workshops for youth hosted by the Greater Sacramento Urban League (September 17, October 15, November 12).
  • Vice Chair Longmire reported MCing the Southside Festival and participating in park cleanups.
  • Commissioner Gounder mentioned advocating for a crosswalk at Lewis Park near Del Dayo Elementary.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar: Approved unanimously.
  • Summer @ City Hall Recap: Received and commented; staff to consider feedback for future program adjustments.
  • 2026 Workplan Workshop: Commissioners indicated interest in keeping the three current focus areas and exploring a partnership with UC Davis. No vote was taken; staff will present more concrete collaboration options in December 2025.
  • Next Steps: Staff will follow up on UC Davis details and bring a proposal to the commission. The commission will continue to discuss focus areas and potential new initiatives (e.g., rights toolkit) at future meetings.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, welcome to the September 8th, 2025 Sacramento Youth Commission Business Meeting. The meeting is now called to order. Will the clerk please call role to establish a quorum? Thank you, Chair. Members, please unmute your microphones. Member Sista. Present. Member Balassa. Absence. Member Caravello's absence. Member Roland is absent. Member Bernardo. Present. Member Perez Maganoy. Present. Member Corless. Present. Member Chan. Present. Member DeLeon. Is absence. Member Turk is absence. Member Avila? Present. Member Longmire. Present. Member Ruprai. Present. Member Gowder. Present. And Chair Rios. Present. Thank you. We have quorum. I would like to remind members of the public of the public in chambers that if you would like to speak on an agenda item, please turn in a speaker slip when the item begins. You have two minutes to speak when you are called on. After the first speaker, we will no longer accept speaker slips. We will now proceed with today's agenda. Please rise for the opening acknowledgments in honor of Sacramento's indigenous peoples and tribal lands. To the original people of this land, the Nissanon people, the Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Miwok, Putwin Wind Tune Peoples, and the people of the Wilton Rancheria, Sacramento's only federally federally recognized tribe. May we acknowledge and honor the Native people who came before us and still walk beside us today on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather today, choosing to gather together today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's Indigenous People's History Contributions and Lives. Thank you. Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice proving on. Our first business today is approval of the consent calendar that includes last month's meeting minutes as well as the follow-up log. Clerk, are there any members of the public who wish to speak on this consent on the consent calendar? Thank you, Chair. I have no speaker slips. Are there any commissioners who wish to speak on this item? Is there a motion and a second for the consent calendar?

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