HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.13.1986 Item #J-2CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
BY TNS, CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF NEW"ORT BEACH
,JAN 13 1983
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Youth Ad Hoc Committee
January 13, 1986
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ITEM NO. J-2
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Formation of a Youth Council
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. authorizing the formation of a Youth Council
with specific organizational characteristics.
Background:
On October 28, 1985 the City Council adopted Resolution No. U05-87 creating
an Ad Hoc Committee to study whether the City should establish a Youth
Commission/Committee. The Ad Hoc Committee's membership included two members
of the City Council appointed by the Mayor and the Chairman of the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission. Additional Ad Hoc Committee members included
student council presidents from Newport Harbor and Corona del Mar High Schools,
parents of high school students, representatives of the business community and
City staff. Through a series of meetings called by the Ad Hoc Committee
Chairperson, the Committee pursued its objective by examining existing social
and recreation opportunities for the City's youth and exploring alternatives
to enhance those opportunities.
In addition to pledging continued cooperation, the Ad Hoc Committee has con-
cluded that an established process of youth information is needed to insure
that the alternatives are further developed and ultimately provided to the
community.
Organization:
The organizational format of the Youth Council is based upon similar successful
structures in neighboring cities. The composition of the Youth Council will be
governed by class standing and at -large representation from Newport Harbor and
Corona del Mar High Schools, resulting in five members from each school. The
officers will include a Chairperson, Vice -Chairperson and Secretary to be elected
by the membership. The term of each Youth Councilmember will be one year with
appointments reviewed each May by the City Council. Appointment to the Youth
Council will be consistent with the provisions outlined in the City of Newport
Beach Council Policy Manual, A-4, Board and Commission Appointments. A member
of the City Council appointed by the Mayor and the Recreation Superintendent
will serve as liaisons to the Youth Council.
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The formation of the Youth Council culminates months of work by the Youth Ad
Hoc Committee and many other supportive groups in the City. It is anticipated
that the Youth Council will provide a positive impact on community affairs
affecting the City's youth.
J c e Heather
Chairperson, Youth Ad Hoc Committee
City Council Member