Fresno Youth Commission

Thursday, February 11, 2021 · 5:15 PM AM · Zoom Video Conference

TL;DR

The Fresno Youth Commission held a virtual meeting to discuss youth-related initiatives, including transportation, education resources during COVID-19, and potential community engagement projects. Due to pandemic restrictions, the meeting was conducted entirely online with special participation instructions for the public.

Key Decisions

  • Meeting Schedule Approval Approved
  • Zero-Fare Transportation Initiative Discussion Discussed, Further Action Pending
  • COVID-19 Youth Resources Under Review
  • Committee Assignments Confirmed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. 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/92291430170 2. Join by Phone a) Please dial:1-669-900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 922 9143 0170 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.
  2. Call to Order
  3. Roll Call (* indicates a Voting Seat)
  4. Approve Agenda
  5. Ice Breaker / Team Builder / Capacity Building Training
  6. Commissioners / Staff - Reports and Comments
  7. Approve Minutes
  8. ID 21-280 Minutes for January 14, 2021
    Action Item
  9. Presentations / Workshops / Action Items
  10. ID 21-275 Discuss and approve the Fresno Youth Commission meeting schedule through June 2021
    Action Item
  11. ID 21-276 Updates, discussion, and actions pertaining to Mayor Dyer’s presentation in relation youth forums, town halls, and other matters
    Action Item
  12. ID 21-277 Update, discussion, and actions pertaining to Councilmember Tyler Maxwell’s (Council District 4), presentation, including the “Zero-Fare” Transportation Initiative and other matters
    Action Item
  13. ID 21-278 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 resources
    Action Item
  14. Committee Reports and Actions
  15. ID 21-279 Fresno Youth Commission boards and committees’ communications, reports, assignments and/or appointments, reappointments, removals to/from Commission and non-Commission boards and committees: 1. Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee (Duran, Gamble and Martinez) 2. Billboard Justice Ad Hoc Committee (Gamble, Guzman, and Martinez) 3. Civic Engagement Award (Rising Youth Award) Ad Hoc Committee (Duran, Gamble, Guzman, and Martinez) 4. Civic Learning Partnership Committee (Duran and Guzman) 5. Social Media Committee (Guzman and Martinez) 6. Youth Jobs Task Force (Guzman, Keosakdy, and Lopez) 7. 2021 Operation Give Back Ad Hoc Committee (Duran and Gamble) 8. Ad Hoc Committee - CD 4 (Duran, Gamble, and Martinez) 9. Other Committee Reports
    Action Item
  16. Calendar Items
  17. Public Comments
  18. 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.
  19. Adjournment