SUBJECT
Title
Youth Commission FY2020/21 Work Plan & Goals
Report
BACKGROUND
The Youth Commission develops an annual work plan for each term which is created through a discussion of current trends relating to the youth and teen population. In recent terms, Commissioners have chosen a variety of goals including:
• encourage health and wellness,
• public outreach, environmentalism outreach and education, and
• foster inclusiveness in the community.
DISCUSSION
Youth Commissioners will begin discussing trends and ideas to consider for the FY2020/21 term work plan. The community and economy of Santa Clara have been affected by the COVID19 global pandemic, response and the County of Santa Clara Health Department issued Health Orders. The possible work plan goals will be discussed in the context of public health protocols and guidelines to assist in evaluating and prioritizing the ideas for the term.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Youth Commission’s agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Jon Kawada, Recreation Coordinator
Approved by: James Teixeira, Director of Parks & Recreation