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TEEN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 5, 2016 ,
5:00 p.m.
Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Reiada Road
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
5. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Elect Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
B. Discussion with City, High School and Middle School Librarians
C. Upcoming Teen Programs and Events for Volunteering and Promotion
• Harry Potter Festival
• Volunteer Day
• Fest 'n Film
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT:
A. Approval of September 7, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
All writings and documents provided to the Teen Council regarding the agenda items are available for public
inspection at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center public counter located at 4550 Tierra Rejada Road during regular
business hours. The agenda for all regular Teen Council meetings is also available on the City's website at
www.MoorparkCa.gov
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participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department at (805) 517-6227. Upon request, the agenda can be made available in appropriate alternative
formats to persons with a disability. Any request for disability-related modification or accommodation should be
made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to assist the City staff in assuring reasonable arrangements
can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting(28 CFR 35.102-35.104;ADA Title II).
JANICE S.PARVIN ROSEANN MIKOS,Ph.D. KEITH F.MILLHOUSE DAVID POLLOCK MARK VAN DAM
Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
Teen Council Agenda
October 5, 2016
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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CITY OF MOORPARK )
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Jennifer Mellon, declare as follows:
That I am the Recreation & Community Services Manager of the City of Moorpark and that an
agenda of the Regular Meeting of the Moorpark Teen Council to be held on October 5, 2016,
at 5:00 p.m. at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark,
California, was posted on September 30, 2016, at a conspicuous place at the Arroyo Vista
Recreation Center.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on September 30, 2016
Jennifer M61 on, Recreation &Community Services Manager
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1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:04 by Jennifer Mellon
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Daniel Vargas
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Karam Barakat, Melody Espinoza, Caroline Gratke, Delia Hamm, Ranesha
Harkness, Brandon Jimenez, Jett Landis, Benjamin Meyers, Nicholette Sichmeller,
Saima Siddiqui, Diana Spencer, Vivek Thiyagarajan, Daniel Vargas, Matthew Watters
Absent: Trisha Khandelwal, Connor Neilsen
Staff Present: Jennifer Mellon
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
5. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Welcome Teen Council Members
Jennifer Mellon welcomed the 2016-2017 Teen Council Members.
B. Overview of Meeting Rules and Procedures
The Teen Council was presented with the Brown Act and an overview of meeting
rules and procedures was discussed.
C. Teen Council Members Expectations
Jennifer Mellon discussed the expectations of the Teen Council including attendance
of members at all meetings and events. Teen Council is responsible for attending
Teen Council Meetings and other Teen Council Activities; to actively participate in at
least one Teen Council Subcommittee; solicit, receive, and relay to City staff input
and suggestions about any matters of concern to the teen residents in Moorpark;
participate in publicity and promotional activities of the Teen Council.
Teen Council Agenda
September 7, 2016
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D. Overview of Meeting Rules and Procedures (City Council Policies Resolution —
Policy 6.7: Teen Council)
1) Day, time, and location.
2) Frequency (monthly).
3) Special meetings may be scheduled if needed.
Discussion was had regarding day, time, and location. Teen Council member Jett
Landis stated he will have to leave Wednesday night meetings at 5:45. All other
Teen Council members were available on the First Wednesday of each month at
5:00 p.m.
MOTION: Teen Council member Jett Landis moved and Daniel Vargas seconded
the motion to have the Teen Council meetings at 5:00 p.m. on the First Wednesday
of each month. The motion carried by voice vote: 14 - 0. Teen Council members
Trisha Khandelwal, Connor Neilsen were absent.
E. Upcoming Teen Programs
Teen Council members were provided with the following information regarding
events and meetings through December 2016:
Teen Council Meeting, Wednesday 9/7/16
Teen Council Meeting, Wednesday 10/5/16
Halloween Cupcake Challenge, Friday 10/21/16
Fall Volunteer Day, Saturday 10/22/16
Fest 'n Film, Saturday 10/29/16
Teen Council Meeting, Wednesday 11/2/16
Movie in the Park, Friday 11118/16
Teen Council Meeting, Wednesday 12/7/16
Winter Volunteer Day, Saturday TBD
Breakfast with Santa Set-up, Friday 12/16/16
Breakfast with Santa, Saturday 12/17/16
Jennifer Mellon stressed that the Teen Council should plan on attending these
events and getting other teens to also volunteer. Ms. Mellon reiterated that volunteer
hours count towards the Moorpark High School graduation requirement.
F. Teen Council Q & A
The Teen Council discussed items they would like to explore including a Snow
Excursion Trip, Music Festival, Textbook Money Drive, Touch a Truck type family
event, and children's events. It was concluded that the City Young Adult Librarian,
Moorpark High School Librarian, Chaparral Middle School Librarian, and the Mesa
Teen Council Agenda
September 7, 2016
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Verde Middle School Librarian would be asked to attend the next meeting. Jennifer
Mellon suggested that the Teen Council pick some attainable goals which they could
complete during their term. Some ventures to assist the community or schools that
would not take a great deal of planning efforts. The Teen Council members are very
busy young adults and by considering projects that will take a reasonable effort and
time commitment may be the most successful.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
7. CONSENT:
None.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 by Jennifer Mellon
Jennifer Mellon, Recreation/Community Services Manager
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department