Youth Advisory Commission

LA MESA YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting Date: Monday, October 13, 2025, 4:30 p.m. Location: La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive La Mesa, California Commissioners: Commissioner Alexandra Arapostathis Commissioner Kelsey Avalos-Reid Commissioner Laycie Ann Campania Commissioner Loretta Carota Commissioner Myriam Garcia Commissioner Xochitl Willow Gomez Commissioner Aliyah Lee Commissioner Nate Madrid Commissioner Grace Reagan Commissioner Kallan Rossiter Commissioner Anthony Salameh Commissioner Maya Sapp Commissioner Hailey West The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options: Teleconference Meeting Webinar https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85920381487 Telephone (Audio only) (669) 900-6833 or (253) 215-8782 Webinar ID: 859 2038 1487 Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS • In-Person comments during the meeting: Join us for the Commission meeting at the time  and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. • How to submit eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eComments can be submitted when the agenda is published and until 24 hours prior to the meeting. eComments are limited to 3700 characters (approximately 500 words). eComments may be viewed by the Commission and members of the public following the close of the eComment submission period (24 hours prior to the meeting). Email your comment to JGomez@cityoflamesa.gov if you have difficulty submitting an eComment. eComments will not be read aloud as a regular meeting item; however any member of the Commission or member of the public may do so during their respective comment time. PLEASE NOTE: Public Comment will be limited to 3 minutes per item. The timer begins when the participant begins speaking. Time cannot be combined or yielded to another speaker. Citizens who wish to make an audio/visual presentation pertaining to an item on the agenda, or during Public Comments, should contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 619.667.1300, no later than 12:00 p.m., the business day prior to the meeting day. Advance notification will ensure compatibility with City equipment and allow Commission meeting presentations to progress smoothly and in a consistent and equitable manner. Please note that all presentations/digital materials are considered part of the maximum time limit provided to speakers. Agenda reports for items on this agenda are available for public review at the Parks and Recreation Department, 4975 Memorial Drive, during normal business hours. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Parks and Recreation Department, 4975 Memorial Drive, during normal business hours. ACCESSIBILITY: The City of La Mesa encourages the participation of disabled individuals in the services, activities and programs provided by the City. Individuals with disabilities, who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the Commission meetings, should contact the Human Resources Department 48 business hours prior to the meeting at 619.667.1175, fax 619.667.1163, or BCruz-Rivera@cityoflamesa.gov. Hearing assisted devices are available for the hearing impaired. A City staff member is available to provide these devices upon entry to City Council meetings, commission meetings or public hearings held in the City Council Chambers. A photo ID or signature will be required to secure a device for the meeting. Pages Page 2 of 6 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA 3. PRESENTATION 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES) NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the Youth Advisory Commission will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting. If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda. 5. CURRENT BUSINESS 5.1 NEW COMMISSIONER INTRODUCTIONS 5.2 APPROVE MINUTES FOR MAY 12, 2025 MEETING 4 Recommended Motion: To approve the minutes 5.3 SUMMER RECAP 5.4 2025-26 WORK PLAN 5.5 TEEN TALK 6. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 6  La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission Minutes of a Regular Meeting Date: May 12, 2025, 4:30 p.m. Location: La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive La Mesa, California Present: Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Avalos-Reid Commissioner Carey Commissioner Donnelly Commissioner Lansang Commissioner Reagan Commissioner Rossiter Commissioner Sweeney Absent: Commissioner Ali Commissioner Farace Commissioner Marin Commissioner Salameh Commissioner Saucedo Staff: Recreation Supervisor Gomez _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Donnelly called the meeting to order at 4:35 PM. 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA 2.1 SUMMER HIATUS UNTIL SEPTEMBER Moved by Commissioner Sweeney Seconded by Commissioner Carey To approve a hiatus from the commission until the September meeting. 1 Page 4 of 6  Motion Approved 3. PRESENTATION 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES) NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the Youth Advisory Commission will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting. If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda. 5. CURRENT BUSINESS 5.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 14, 2025 Moved by Commissioner Sweeney Seconded by Commissioner Donnelly To approve the minutes. Motion Approved 5.2 ELECTIONS FOR CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY Resolution No. Elect Kallan Rossiter as Chairperson Moved by Commissioner Donnelly Seconded by Commissioner Carey VOTE FOR CHAIR Motion Approved Resolution No. Elect Grace Reagan as Vice Chairperson Moved by Commissioner Carey Seconded by Commissioner Anderson VOTE FOR VICE CHAIR Motion Approved Resolution No. Elect Colin Lansang as Secretary 2 Page 5 of 6  Moved by Commissioner Donnelly Seconded by Commissioner Reagan VOTE FOR SECRETARY Motion Approved 5.3 2024-25 RECAP AND FUTURE YAC EVENTS Commissioners enjoyed the events were hosted this year. It was discussed to only have one Teen Night or split the two Teen Nights to Fall/Winter season and Spring. 6. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Donnelly adjourned the meeting at 4:29 PM. 3 Page 6 of 6