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HomeMy WebLinkAbout38-City ManagerCITY OF SAN BERNARDINO -REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: Fred Wilson, City Manager Dept: City Manager's Office Date: August 7, 2008 M/CC Date: August 18, 2008 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: July 23, 2008 -The Legislative Review Committee recommended that amendment be forwazded for Council approval. August 20, 2007 -The Mayor and Common Council approve the Youth Advisory Commission. Recommended motions: That said Ordinance be laid over for final adoption. ,,. ~~ ~ Signature Contact person: Catherine Pritchett, Management Analyst I Pbone: 5122 Supporting data attached: Staff Report & Ordinance Ward: All FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: None Source: (Acc[. NoJ (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: Subject: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 2.19 OF TITLE 2 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION. FIRST READING Agenda Item No. ;r/ ~ 3S g-rS-vs CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO -REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT Subject: Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending Chapter 2.19 to Title 2 of the San Bemazdino Municipal Code establishing a Youth Advisory Commission. , Backeround: In August of 2007, the Mayor and Common Council voted unanimously to create a Youth Advisory Commission. The primary purpose of the Commission is to provide a forum that allows young people to participate in local governance. The model adopted in 2007 was a hybrid of successful Youth Commissions in other California cities, including Oakland, Fremont and Huntington Beach. Since its inception, the Commission has been staffed by the Pazks and Recreation Department. During the first year of this program, staff identified issues that have inhibited the Commission from operating to its fullest potential and has recommended that certain provisions of the Ordinance be changed. In addition, Councilman Brinker requested that staff look into expanding the Commission to include college age students. Staff met with Youth Commission leaders and a representative from CSUSB Associated (~,~ Students, Incorporated (ASI) to discuss possible ways to increase the performance of the v Commission, as well as to include college age.students in the make up of the Commission. Staff is recommending that the structure of the Commission be modified as follows: 2.19.010 Members -Appointment -Terms • The Commission will consist of 19 members; two (2) members appointed by each Council member to serve for the term of their office, and five (5) from the Mayor to serve for the term of the Mayor. This change will result in the committee no longer relying on schools/organizations for participation, which proved to be a time consuming and ineffective process. • An adjustment to the required ages from 13-19 to IS-23. Staff observed that there was very little participation from the 13-14 year old Commissioners. As a result, Pazks staff recommended that the minimum age of Commissioner be increased. This adjustment is also intended to allow for college age appointees. Consistent with the requirements for City volunteers, a "Live Scan" fingerprint screening will be required, at the City's expense, for any Commissioners over the age of 18. • Currently, Commissioners aze appointed to a one yeaz term. The proposed recommendation will allow the appointees to serve for the term of the Councilperson by which they were appointed. In addition, Commissioners may be appointed up to, but no more than, two consecutive terms. Staff is expecting approximately six Commissioners to continue their current terms. ~^+ Any appointed Commissioner under the age of 18 shall serve as an Apprentice ~.,ri Commissioner. Any appointed commissioner who is over the age of 18 shall serve as an Advisory Commissioner. In the event that an Apprentice Commissioner turns 18 during their appointment he/she shall be promoted to Advisory Commissioner on the day of their birthday, pending a Live Scan. The progression from Advisory to Apprentice Commissioner is intended to create an objective for younger Commissioners to accomplish, as well as to construct a mentoring environment. The Commissioners will work together on the development of a Youth Master Plan and the issues facing youth, yet also be able to focus on concerns that tazget their specific age groups. 2.19.040 Conduct ^ Upon appointment, all Commissioners may be required to read and sign a Youth Advisory Code of Conduct, which may be developed by the Commission. Any Commissioner who fails to follow this Code may be subject to removal from the Commission by City staff. Staff recommends that Pazks and Recreation continue to staff this Commission with the understanding that the Advisory Commissioners will assume many of the administrative duties. This will allow older commissioners to receive administrative, mentoring and leadership experience, as well as take a responsible role in Commission functions. Attached is the current Ordinance, as well as a revised Ordinance, modifying the above mentioned items. The Mayor and Common Council may begin filling vacant positions immediately following the adoption of this Ordinance. Fiscal Impact: None. Recommendation: That said Ordinance be laid over for final adoption.