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AGENDA REPORT
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City Council Nieetin;;
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Deborah S. Traffenstedt, ATOM /City Clerk
DATE: July 12, 2001 (CC Meeting of 8/1/01)
(Continued from City Council Meeting of 7/18/01)
SUBJECT: CONSIDER TEEN COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS AND AMENDMENTS TO TEEN
COUNCIL GUIDELINES
BACKGROUND
On June 30, 2001, the term of office for all nine positions on the
City's Teen Council expired. Staff advertised for applicants for
Teen Council, and the application period to submit applications
closed on June 1, 2001. Sixteen applications for the Teen Council
were received by the deadline from the following individuals:
Chithiwala, Zahabiya
Green, Andrea
Inlow, Jennifer L.
Koszela, Todd
Skinner, Taylor
Lopez, Amanda
Pflaumer, Shannon
Priebe, Greg
Mesa Verde Middle School
Chaparral Middle School
Chaparral Middle School
Mesa Verde Middle School
Chaparral Middle School
Moorpark High School
Moorpark High School
Moorpark High School
Grade 7
Grade 7
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 9
Grade 9
Koszela, Randy
Moorpark
High
School
Grade
10
Lambert, Colleen
Moorpark
High
School
Grade
10
Saidkhanian, Elizabeth
Moorpark
High
School
Grade
10
Harburg, Sarah E.
Moorpark
High
School
Grade
11
Hebert, Lindsay
Moorpark
High
School
Grade
11
Schoonover, Ashley
La Reina
High
School
Grade
11
Stephens, Brittany
Moorpark
High
School
Grade
11
Harper, Heather
Moorpark
High
School
Grade
12
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Honorable City Council
Teen Council Appointments
City Council Meeting of August 1, 2001
Page 2
The Teen Council applications were provided to the Council under
separate cover.
DISCUSSION
The Teen Council Guidelines, last updated in 1994, are attached.
Currently, the Teen Council Guidelines state that the Teen Council
is to consist of no less than seven (7) members and no more than
nine (9) members, with a representative from each grade level from
7th grade to 12th grade, and no less than one (1) and no more than
two (2) representatives at large. The Teen Council Guidelines also
state that all representatives must be Moorpark residents, must be
enrolled in school, and that special attention should be given to
ensure that all middle schools and high schools in Moorpark have
some representation.
Staff is recommending that the Council approve amended language to
the Teen Council Guidelines. The following language is recommended
to replace the first two paragraphs of the Membership provisions:
All appointments to the Teen Council shall be made by the
Mayor of the City of Moorpark, with approval of the City
Council, consistent with the adopted Council policy on
procedure for appointments. The Teen Council shall
consist of no less than seven (7) and no more than eleven
(11) members, with a goal of having a minimum of one (1)
representative from each grade level from 7th grade to
12th grade.
All representatives must be City of Moorpark residents
and be enrolled in school. Special attention should be
given to insure that all middle schools and high schools
in Moorpark have some representation on the Teen Council.
Representatives would typically be limited to not serving
more than a total of three years on the Teen Council to
allow more teens the opportunity to serve as a Teen
Council representative.
The Council's adopted procedure for appointments is as follows:
A. The Mayor shall solicit suggested nominees from members
of the Council.
B. Prior to making a motion for appointment, the Mayor shall
announce the names of all persons he /she intends to
nominate, and in the order to be nominated, for a board,
commission, or committee.
Honorable City Council
Teen Council Appointments
City Council Meeting of August 1, 2001
Page 2
C. The Mayor shall make a motion putting forth each
individual name to be approved for appointment.
D. A second shall be required.
E. The Council shall vote on each appointment individually.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt amendments to the Teen Council Guidelines consistent
with the staff report and direct staff to include the Teen
Council Guidelines in the next update of the City Council
Policies Resolution; and
2. Make appointments to the Teen Council for a one -year term to
begin on July 1, 2001.
Attachment: Teen Council Guidelines adopted July 20, 1994
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PURPOSE
TEM COUNCIL GUIDELINES
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The purpose of this Council shall be to investigate and make
recommendations to staff on recreational programming and
other matters of concern to Moorpark teens, and such other
duties and functions as may be specifically assigned to the
Teen Council by the City Council.
To encourage young residents to actively participate in the
operations of their City government in a positive and
productive manner.
To provide a mechanism which facilitates communication and a
spirit of involvement by youth in City government.
To provide a learning experience for Teen Council members
that is conducive to leadership growth.
MEMBERSHIP
All appointments to the Teen Council shall be made by the
Mayor of the City of Moorpark, with approval of the City
Council. The Teen Council shall consist of no less than
seven (7) and no more than nine (9) members. Selection of
members shall be as follows:
One (1) representative from each grade level from 7th grade
to 12th grade, and no less than one (1) and no more than two
(2) representatives at large. All representatives must be
Moorpark city residents and be enrolled in school. Special
attention should be given to insure that all middle schools
and high schools in Moorpark have some representation on the
Teen Council.
The Teen Council shall annually select a chairperson and
vice - chairperson from among its members.
Members will be restricted to teens who express an interest
in representing their peers as members of the Teen Council,
and who are able and prepared to participate in Teen Council
meetings and activities and make the required commitment of
time and energy.
Interested youth can apply through an application process.
Applications will be made available at City Hall and at
Moorpark High School, Moorpark Community High School,
Chaparral Middle School, and Mesa Verde Middle School.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teen Council members shall be required to do the following:
1. Attend all Teen Council meetings and other Teen Council
activities.
2. Actively participate in at least one (1) Teen Council
sub - committee, as approved.
3. Solicit, receive, and relay to City staff input and
suggestions about any matters of concern to the teen of
Moorpark.
4. Participate in publicity and promotional activities of
the Teen Council.
TERMS OF OFFICE
Teen Council members shall each serve a one year term,
commencing on July 1 of each year.
If there are three (3) consecutive
absences, or five (5) total absences
member, the seat of such member shall
vacant. Vacancies shall be filled
consistent with the City's Operating
Commission vacancies.
MEETINGS
unexcused or excused
during the term by a
be deemed immediately
in a manner that is
Procedures, regarding
The Teen Council shall conduct itself in an orderly fashion
at all meetings, and shall follow and obey the standing
rules.
Meeting quorums shall be defined as four (4) members of seven
(7) present at any one meeting, or five (5) members of nine
(9) present at any one meeting.
No member of the Teen Council shall use the title of Teen
Council member on any form of communication unless authorized
by the Director of Community Services and channeled through
the Teen Council.
The Teen Council shall not present or purport to represent
any position, policy, or direction for the City of Moorpark
without the prior approval of the City Council.
All meetings, minutes, and records of the Teen Council shall
be open to the public.
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The City staff person assigned to facilitate the meetings of
the Teen Council shall establish the agenda for the Teen
Council.
Meetings will be held once a month, on the day of the
month in the Moorpark Community Center.
The Teen Council may act or conduct official business only at
duly notices meetings, operating under the established
procedures as set forth under the provisions of the Ralph M.
Brown Act.
The City Council Rules of Procedure shall be amended
consistent with these guidelines and used as the procedures
for the Teen Council meetings.
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