Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission

GREATER LODI AREA MEETING AGENDA Date: April 10, 2023 YOUTH COMMISSION Time: 7:00 PM Hutchins Street Square – Cottage Room 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi For information regarding this Agenda please contact: Rachel Sandoval Recreation Manager Telephone: (209) 269-4858 Notice Regarding Public Comments Public Comment may be submitted in the following ways: • In-person – Hutchins Street Square is open to the public in accordance with CDPH and CalOSHA guidelines. • Email- rsandoval@lodi.gov ➢ Received no later than two hours prior to the meeting • Mail – Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department, P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241 • Hand delivered to: Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department, 230 W. Elm Street, Lodi, CA 95240 ➢ Received no later than two hours prior to the meeting A. Call to Order/Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Approve Minutes C-1 Approve February 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes D. Comments by the Public on Non-Agenda Items If you wish to address the Commission, please refer to the Notice at the beginning of this agenda. Individuals are limited to one appearance during this section of the Agenda. E. Action Items None F. Regular Agenda – Discussion Items F-1 Casino Night Wrap Up F-2 Discuss Poetry Slam Updates F-3 Discuss Love Lodi Service Project G. Correspondence H. Comments by the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission and Staff on Non-Agenda Items I. Announcements Revised 10/2021 4/3/2023 9:59 AM LODI YOUTH COMMISSION April 10, 2023 PAGE TWO J. Adjournment Pursuant to Section 54954.2(a) of the Government Code of the State of California, this agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting at a public place freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day. ______________________________ Rachel Sandoval Recreation Manager **Notice: Pursuant to Government Code §54954.3(a), public comments may be directed to the legislative body concerning any item contained on the agenda for this meeting before (in the cast of Closed Session items) or during consideration of the item. All staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the Office of the Manager of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, located at 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi, and are available for public inspection. Agendas and staff reports are also posted on the City’s website at www.lodi.gov. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible and at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Language interpreter requests must be received at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. Contact Rachel Sandoval at (209) 333-6742. Solicitudes de interpretación de idiomas deben ser recibidas por lo menos con 72 horas de anticipación a la reunión para ayudar a asegurar la disponibilidad. Llame a Rachel Sandoval (209) 269-4858.  LODI YOUTH COMMISSION February 13, 2023 MINUTES Attendees Commissioners: Elijah Plath, ClaraGrace Plath, Finn Moran, Liliana Hillstrom, Aubrey Jomaoas, Reed Waters, Zoe Bertsch. Advisors: Elizabeth Mazzeo, Orchid Shue, Hector Soto, Liaisons: Rachel Sandoval, Crystal Sauseda Notes A. Call to Order (7:02) B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Approved Minutes for the January 9, 2023 Meeting D. No Public to comment on non-agenda items E. Action Item F. Regular Agenda a. Casino Night i. No Online purchase ii. 5 dollars off for 2 cans iii. Black, gold, and red theme, Photobooth, iv. March 3 v. 2 Volunteers b. Poetry Slam i. 60 people ii. Coffee bar & Refreshments iii. Reserved room 6-8 pm, event runs 6-7pm, 1 hour clean up iv. Free c. Service Projects  i. Love Lodi: Sat, April 29, 2023 @ 9:00 am 1. Moving bark, planting trees, picking up trash 2. Organizations propose a project ii. Animal Services 1. Adopt a dog event, all day G. Correspondence H. Comments by Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission and Staff on Non-Agenda Items I. Announcements J. Adjournment (7:45)  GREATER LODI AREA YOUTH COMMISSION COMMUNICATION TO: Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission DATE OF MEETING: March 13, 2023 FROM: Rachel Sandoval, Recreation Manager SUBJ: Casino Night Wrap Up TYPE ACTION NEEDED: Discussion PREPARED BY: Rachel Sandoval, Recreation Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Casino Night wrap up discussion BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Casino Night was held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Hutchins Street Square. The Commission will discuss the event and any improvements, issues, or changes they’d like to see for next year’s event. FUNDING CONSIDERATION OR IMPACT: None  GREATER LODI AREA YOUTH COMMISSION COMMUNICATION TO: Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission DATE OF MEETING: March 13, 2023 FROM: Rachel Sandoval, Recreation Manager SUBJ: Discuss Poetry Slam Updates TYPE ACTION NEEDED: Discussion PREPARED BY: Rachel Sandoval, Recreation Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss Poetry Slam Updates. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: April is National Poetry Month. In collaboration with the Library’s Teen Advisory Board, we are hosting a “Teen Poetry Slam” on April 21, 2023, at Hutchins Street Square This poetry event will be from 6 pm to 9 pm, in the Thomas Theater. The Poetry Slam calls all aspiring teen writers, creative artists, speakers, rappers and poets to reveal their inner voices. The Poetry Slam is meant to celebrate teens, literacy, and poetry appreciation. There will be prizes give out to the best poet. Discussion Items: • The Poetry Slam subcommittee shall share details of their Zoom meeting • Marketing efforts: flyers, social media, website, emails, posters/flyers • Assignments and numbers of volunteers from LYC and from Teen Advisory Board • Donations for prizes • Snack purchases • Coffee equipment Rental • Door head counter / limited seating to 60 FUNDING CONSIDERATION OR IMPACT: None  GREATER LODI AREA YOUTH COMMISSION COMMUNICATION TO: Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission DATE OF MEETING: March 13, 2023 FROM: Rachel Sandoval, Recreation Manager SUBJ: Discuss Love Lodi Service Project TYPE ACTION NEEDED: Discussion PREPARED BY: Rachel Sandoval, Recreation Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss Love Lodi Service Project BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission has chosen to participate in the Love Lodi Annual Event for their service project on April 29, 2023. The Love Lodi event will promote community service, raise awareness through their participation with hands on work experiences. The Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission will learn responsibility through assigned and designated tasks. This will encourage positive growth and personal development through their Love Lodi service project. The Commission shall discuss their thoughts on the following items; • Ideas for areas of interest for tasks, work duties, and job assignments for Love Lodi Event • Work as the LYC Group • Hours of mandatory attendance must be from 9 am to 3 pm, or until their task are finished • Advisors must attend event to oversee Commissioners for safety and assistance • For safety issues working in pairs • What work equipment will we need, gloves, ball caps, and water FUNDING CONSIDERATION OR IMPACT: None