Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission

GREATER LODI AREA MEETING AGENDA Date: May 8, 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 April 10, 2023, 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 Poetry Slam Event Wrap Up F-2 Love Lodi Event Wrap Up G. Correspondence H. Comments by the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission and Staff on Non-Agenda Items I. Announcements Revised 10/2021 5/1/2023 4:23 PM LODI YOUTH COMMISSION May 8, 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.  Meeting Minutes Lodi Youth Commission Monday, April 10th, 2023 7:01 PM Meeting A. Roll Call Present: Commissioners ClaraGrace Plath, Zoe Bertsch, Elijah Plath, Finn Moran, Emma Winn, Absent: Commissioners Reed Waters, Aubrey Jomaos, Liliana Hillstrom, Matt Globle Staff Present: Crystal Sauseda, Rachel Sandoval, Elizabeth Mazzeo, Nancy St. Clair B. Minutes of October 4, 2022 Motion by Commissioner Elijah to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2023, Meeting. Second by Commissioner Finn C. Discussion None D. Comments by the Public, Commission and staff on Non-Agenda Items None E. Action Items None F. Regular Agenda – Discussion Items Casino Night • Less people than last year (200-300) • More Poker tables and less Blackjack tables next year Poetry Slam • 3 to 6 judges • The prize money will be dealt by the library • Our contribution: o Snacks, beverages, venue, chairs, and equipment Volunteering • Love Lodi is on April 29 • The Project is painting planks at kofu park G. Comments and/or Questions on Staff Briefing H. Announcements Hector Soto has resigned from the commission (in a happy way 😊) I. Adjournment Meeting Adjourned at 7:23 p.m. 2  GREATER LODI AREA YOUTH COMMISSION COMMUNICATION TO: Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission DATE OF MEETING: May 8, 2023 FROM: Rachel Sandoval, Recreation Manager SUBJ: Poetry Slam Event Wrap Up TYPE ACTION NEEDED: Discussion PREPARED BY: Rachel Sandoval, Recreation Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Poetry Slam Event Wrap Up BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Poetry Slam was on Friday April 21, in the Thomas Theater. The Poetry Slam event had teen writers, guest speakers, rappers, and poets. We offered a coffee bar and the theater had the ambiance of a café setting. The Poetry Slam celebrated teens, literacy, and poetry appreciation. There were cash prizes that were given out to the best poets. Items to discuss regarding this event: • Set up or changes to the Poetry Slam • Marketing efforts: LUSD • Donations of cash prizes by Library, were they sufficient? • Snack purchases and coffee bar, good choices? • Coffee equipment rental? • Attendance of guests…number? • Who attended from LYC and Library Teen Board? • Do we do Poetry Slam again? FUNDING CONSIDERATION OR IMPACT: None  GREATER LODI AREA YOUTH COMMISSION COMMUNICATION TO: Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission DATE OF MEETING: May 8, 2023 FROM: Rachel Sandoval, Recreation Manager SUBJ: Love Lodi Event Wrap Up TYPE ACTION NEEDED: Discussion PREPARED BY: Rachel Sandoval, Recreation Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Love Lodi Event Wrap Up BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Love Lodi event was April 29. The community service project that the Lodi Youth Commission selected was at Kofu Park painting bleacher planks. There was certainly more community participation, hands on work experiences, and team effort was the theme of the project. The Lodi Youth Commissioners learned responsibility, enjoyed being part of the community, and pride in making a difference. Discussion: • Attendance • How many hours were worked? • How many Advisors showed up? • How was the work task? • What work equipment was needed? • Will this be a service we pick next year? FUNDING CONSIDERATION OR IMPACT: None