Fresno Youth Commission
TL;DR
The Fresno Youth Commission held a virtual meeting during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss youth-related issues, including community violence and pandemic impacts on education. The meeting focused on collaborative efforts and strategic planning for youth support in the city.
Key Decisions
- Violence Youth Summit Planning Discussed
- COVID-19 Youth Education Support Reviewed resource needs
- Commission Meeting Schedule Approved for November 2020 through February 2021
- Presentation from Faith in the Valley Received
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/98562482982 2. Join by Phone a) Please dial:1-669-900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 985 6248 2982 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
- ID 20-001572 Notice of Special MeetingAction Item
- Ice Breaker / Team Builder / Capacity Building Training
- Commissioners / Staff - Reports and Comments
- Approve Minutes
- ID 20-001573 Minutes for June 17, 2020 and June 22, 2020Action Item
- Presentations / Workshops / Action Items
- ID 20-001575 1. Presentation by Faith in the Valley 2. Discussion and actions pertaining to the Violence Youth Summit and rising community violenceAction Item
- ID 20-001576 Updates, discussion and actions pertaining to the COVID-19 Pandemic in relation to matters concerning youth issues, including, but not limited to back-to-school education materials, equipment, and resourcesAction Item
- ID 20-001574 Discuss and approve the Fresno Youth Commission meeting schedule for November 2020 through February 2021Action 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