Commission on Youth and Families

COMMISSION ON YOUTH AND FAMILIES AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD DR. THOMAS J. CLARK COMMUNITY CENTER BRIDGE ROOM, 6:00 PM Sara Zaidi, Chair Jonathan Schnack, Member Ennette Morton, Vice Chair Charles D. Smith, Member Gillian Doplemore, Member Andrea Sulsona, Member CANCELLED REVISED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE THE OPTION TO EMAIL WRITTEN COMMENTS TO BRITTANY.HOWE@LONGBEACH.GOV CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REGULAR AGENDA 1. 23-25764-02 Recommendation to receive and file a report from the Office of Youth Development. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 2. 23-24835-02 Recommendation to approve the Commission on Youth and Families meeting minutes of September 20, 2023. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 3. 24-51871 Recommendation to receive and file the We Create Community staff reports from December 2023 and January 2024 and Director’s Highlights for January 2024. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 4. 23-25766-02 Recommendation to receive and file a discussion on the outcome of the Commission on Youth and Families Youth Forum event on September 9, 2023. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 5. 24-51853 Recommendation to receive and file a discussion on the 2024 Youth Forum. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 1 of 2  COMMISSION ON YOUTH AND FAMILIES AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD DR. THOMAS J. CLARK COMMUNITY CENTER<BR /> BRIDGE ROOM, 6:00 PM 6. 23-25768-02 Recommendation to receive and file a discussion on the impact of the Israel- Palestine War on the community members of the City of Long Beach, specifically, youth and families, and, if necessary, submit a letter to the Mayor and City Council with a recommendation regarding the same. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 7. 23-25769-02 Recommendation to receive and file reports from current standing committees. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. PUBLIC COMMENT Opportunity to address the Commission on Youth and Families on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes to make their comments unless extended by the Chair. ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT I, Brittany Howe, Clerk Typist III, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. NOTE: The agenda and supporting documents are available online at https://longbeach.gov/meetings. If a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Brittany Howe at (562) 570-3850. Page 2 of 2