Fresno Youth Commission
TL;DR
Due to COVID-19, the Fresno Youth Commission held a virtual meeting to discuss racial issues following George Floyd's death and pandemic impacts on youth. The commission focused on addressing community concerns about law enforcement, public health, and youth engagement during the pandemic.
Key Decisions
- Discuss George Floyd and Law Enforcement Issues Under Discussion
- COVID-19 Youth Impact Discussion Under Discussion
- Approve Meeting Schedule Pending
- Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Pending
Agenda
- PUBLIC ADVISORY: FRESNO CITY HALL WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC While Emergency Order No. 2020-12 is in effect, City of Fresno public meetings will be conducted electronically and telephonically only. No one will be physically present in the meeting room. City Hall remains closed to the public. Due to COVID-19, this meeting will be conducted as a video conference pursuant to the Governor's Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20, which suspend certain requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act. Members of the public may not attend this meeting in person. Members of the public are encouraged to participate electronically. 1. Join online on Zoom a) Please use this URL: https://zoom.us/j/99729884953 2. Join by Phone a) Please dial:1-669-900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 997 2988 4953 3. To facilitate the meeting, members of the public should raise an "electronic hand" by clicking on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom center of your PC or Mac screen. At the bottom of the window on the right side of the screen, click the icon labeled “Raise Hand”. Your digital hand will now be raised. Or dial *9 on your phone and wait to be recognized. a. Please state your name for the record. b. Public comment during discussion of items or during the Public Comment section of the agenda may be limited to three (3) minutes per person, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. c. Residents may also email comments at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please include the agenda date and item number you wish to speak on in the subject line of your email. Email your comments to clerk@fresno.gov d. All comments received will be distributed to commissioners prior and during the meeting and will be a part of the official record. 4. Pursuant to the Executive Order, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office, 559-621-7650 within 48 hours of the meeting. 5. The City of Fresno thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus.
- Call to Order
- Roll Call (* indicates a Voting Seat)
- Approve Agenda
- Ice Breaker / Team Builder / Capacity Building Training
- Commissioners / Staff - Reports and Comments
- Approve Minutes
- ID 20-00815 Minutes for May 20, 2020 and June 9, 2020Action Item
- Presentations / Workshops / Action Items
- ID 20-00812 Updates, discussion and actions pertaining to George Floyd, law enforcement actions, racial issues and other related mattersAction Item
- ID 20-00813 Updates, discussion and actions pertaining to the COVID-19 Pandemic in relation to matters concerning youth issues, including: budget proposals to City Council, meetings with City officials, and other related mattersAction Item
- ID 20-00814 Discuss and approve the Fresno Youth Commission meeting scheduleAction Item
- Committee Reports and Actions
- Calendar Items
- Public Comments
- Members of the public may address the Fresno Youth Commission regarding items that are not listed on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Fresno Youth Commission. Each person is limited to a three (3) minute presentation. Anyone wishing to be placed on an agenda for a specified topic should contact the City Clerk’s Office at least five (5) days prior to the desired date. Fresno Youth Commission action on unscheduled items, if any, shall be limited to referring the item to staff and possible scheduling on a future Fresno Youth Commission agenda.
- Adjournment