Youth and Family Action Committee

LA VERNE YOUTH & FAMILY ACTION COMMITTEE Minutes of the Regular Meeting August 23, 2022 1. A meeting of the Youth & Family Action Committee was called to order by Chair Crosby at 6:30 p.m. 2. Executive Board Members present: Executive Board Rick Crosby, Chair – Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Denise Fisher, Resident Don Kendrick, Resident Chris Dransfeldt, LVPD Ryan, Lehotsky, LVPD Janessa Gonzalez, LVPD Isela Moreno, Tri-City Mental Health Paulina Ale, Tri-City Mental Health Mark Rodgers, BUSD Joy Lindsay, BUSD JR Ranells, City of La Verne Ron Serven, LVSDEF/Resident Alfie Sanchez, Majestic Cycling Kathy Sanchez, Majestic Cycling 3. Review of Minutes Minutes for the June 28th meeting were not approved due to lack of present Executive Board members and will be considered at the next meeting. 4. Introduction The group was formally introduced to newly appointed Executive Board Member Wendy Lau who is serving as a City Council representative. 5. Executive Board Vacancy JR Ranells with the City shared that only one application for the remaining vacant Executive Board position had been received and it was from long time YFAC participant Don Kendrick. The group unanimously voted to recommend Don for formal approval by the City Council at their next meeting. 6. SRO Report School Resource Officer Janessa Gonzalez reported that the first couple of days of school went smoothly. Janessa also shared that her and the high school staff have a positive professional relationship. The group discussed the increase in traffic safety measures in place for the next couple of weeks. Youth & Family Action Committee Minutes August 23, 2022, page 2 Tobacco Education Compliance Officer Ryan Lehotsky provided an update on flavored tobacco enforcement efforts and noted their positive impacts in the community. 7. BUSD Report Mark Rodgers with the BUSD shared information about the universal transitional kindergarten program. Mark also noted information about the enhanced mental health services provided by the district. Lastly, Mark shared that Superintendent Coles had resigned but the district was in good shape and good hands. 8. Suicide Prevention Isela Moreno and Paula Ale with Tri-City Mental Health Services shared information about the Community Navigator Program. They also noted that September was Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and shared information and resources for the group and community. 9. Public Comment Chair Crosby shared information about the Christmas Morning Program and possible ideas for volunteers. Alfie Sanchez shared information about the Bike Program and beginning to plan for this year’s program. Ron Serven shared information regarding the La Verne/San Dimas Education Foundation and available resources as well as information on the Ramona Middle School Wellness Garden. Mark shared information regarding the Smudge Pot game taking place on September 10th. 10. Next Meeting The next YFAC meeting was scheduled for September 27, 2022. 11. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, JR Ranells Assistant City Manager