CLAREMONT TEEN COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

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1 CLAREMONT TEEN COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Youth Activity Center 1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Claremont, CA Wednesday September 19, :15 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS SYDNEY HWANG EMILY RODRIGUEZ KIARA MARISCAL ANINDITA SINGH CHAIR CHAIR VICE CHAIR VICE CHAIR ANGELA BEKZADIAN-AVILA SAMUEL BEKZADIAN AVERY CARROLL CAMILE CASPER JAIDEN CURLIN SIENA DILL-CRUZ ERIN DOZIER ARIANA HERNANDEZ CHAERIM KANG KAILEE LANDIS JANNELLE LIU KELLY NG WILL OUELLETTE COURTNEY POCOCK ISHA RAHEJA SKYLAR SEGURA AMY SHIN ZIENA SMADI MELINA TISOPULOS PAOLA URIBE STELLA WONG CYNTHIA YANG CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT The Teen Committee has set aside this time for persons in the audience to comment on items that ARE NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA but are within the jurisdiction of the Teen Committee. Members of the audience will later have the opportunity to address the Teen Committee regarding ALL OTHER ITEMS ON THE AGENDA at the time the Teen Committee considers those items. At this time the Teen Committee will take public comment for 30 minutes. Public Comment will resume later in the meeting if there are speakers who did not get an opportunity to speak because of the 30- minute time restriction. The Brown Act prohibits the Teen Committee from taking action on oral requests relating to items that are not on the agenda. The Teen Committee may engage in a brief discussion, refer the matter to staff, and/or schedule requests for consideration at a subsequent meeting. The Committee requests, but does not require, speakers to identify themselves. When you come up to speak, please state your name unless you wish to remain anonymous. Each speaker will be allowed four (4) continuous minutes.

2 Teen Committee Meeting Agenda September 19, 2018 Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. The Teen Committee may act on these items by one motion following public comment. Only Committee Members may pull an item from the consent calendar for discussion. Now is the time for those in the audience to provide public comment on the consent calendar. Each speaker will be allowed four (4) continuous minutes to comment on items on the consent calendar. Routine Administrative Items 1. APPROVAL OF THE TEEN COMMITTEE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 21, 2018 AND MAY 16, 2018 MEETINGS Recommendation: Staff recommends the Teen Committee approve the March 21, 2018 and May 16, 2018 Teen Committee meeting minutes. 2. YAC AND TAC ACTIVITY CALENDARS Recommendation: Staff recommends the Teen Committee receive the YAC and TAC activity calendars. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 3. CO-CHAIRS REPORT END OF CONSENT CALENDAR Recommendation: Staff recommends the Teen Committee receive a report from the Co-Chairs. 4. COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION REPORT (ORAL REPORT) Recommendation: Staff recommends the Teen Committee receive an oral report from the Community and Human Services Commission liaison. 5. TASK GROUP LEADERSHIP Recommendation: Staff recommends the Teen Committee vote on the proposed task group leadership assignments: Women s Empowerment (Anindita Singh), Teen Green (Kiara Mariscal), and Mental Health Awareness (Sydney Hwang and Emily Rodriguez). 6. TASK GROUP ASSIGNMENTS Recommendation: Staff recommends the Teen Committee collect members preferences for task group assignments (Teen Green, Mental Health Awareness, and Women s Empowerment.) 7. ATTENDANCE POLICY Recommendation: Remind members about the importance of meeting attendance, and the Committee s policy regarding attendance and committee membership.

3 Teen Committee Meeting Agenda September 19, 2018 Page WORK PLAN Recommendation: Staff recommends the Teen Committee review and update the Work Plan. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES (ORAL REPORT) The Committee will receive youth activity updates in the City of Claremont. A. El Roble Intermediate School B. Claremont High School C. YAC and TAC D. Next meeting: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT This time is reserved for those persons who were unable to speak earlier in the agenda because of the 30-minute time restriction. ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE TEEN COMMITTEE WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018 AT 3:15 P.M. AT THE YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER, 1717 N. INDIAN HILL BLVD., CLAREMONT. I, SKYLAR SEGURA, HUMAN SERVICES SUPERVISOR OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE FOREGOING AGENDA WAS POSTED AT CLAREMONT CITY HALL, 207 HARVARD AVENUE AND THE ALEXANDER HUGHES COMMUNITY CENTER, 1700 DANBURY ROAD, ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION PLEASE NOTE: MATERIALS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA AND SUBMITTED TO THE TEEN COMMITTEE AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA, ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN THE ALEXANDER HUGHES COMMUNITY CENTER AT 1700 DANBURY ROAD, CLAREMONT, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8 AM 5 PM. SUBJECT MATERIALS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE - For more information, please call the Human Services Department at IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, THIS AGENDA WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE FORMATS TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITES. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A MODIFICATION OR ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT VOICE OR TT/TTY AT LEAST THREE (3) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, IF POSSIBLE. Post Through: September 20, 2018

4 Unapproved CLAREMONT TEEN COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, March 21, :15 p.m. Youth Activity Center 1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont, California CALL TO ORDER: Chair Markley called the meeting to order at 3:18 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: COMMITTEE MEMBER: Bess Markley, Chair; Kyra Tisopulos, Chair; Aditi Chitre, Vice Chair; Emily Zimmermann, Vice Chair; Angela Bekzadian-Avila, Community and Human Services Liaison; Jaiden Curlin, Erin Dozier, Sydney Hwang, Hope Hyland, Morgan Lui, Kiara Mariscal, William Ouellette, Melanie Phan, Anindita Singh, Melina Tisopulos, and Maiia Tolia-Shah COMMITTEE MEMBER: Isabel Barbee, Samuel Bekzadian, Djadi Recancoj, Angeline Roman, and Human Services Supervisor Skylar Segura Jennifer Helé, Human Services Program Coordinator; Lisa Banks-Toma, Amy Crow, Jamie Ritchey, and Diana Zuniga CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS None. PUBLIC COMMENT **** Amy Crow announced that the Claremont Library will be closing for renovation on April 16, 2018, with tentative plans to reopen in the fall. Some library services will be temporarily hosted at the Alexander Hughes Community Center. **** CONSENT CALENDAR Routine Administrative Items 1. APPROVAL OF THE TEEN COMMITTEE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 21, 2018 MEETING. Vice Chair Zimmermann moved to approve the February 21, 2018 minutes, seconded by Committee Member Dozier, and unanimously carried on the following vote: AYES: NOES: Committee Member - Bess Markley, Chair; Kyra Tisopulos, Chair; Aditi Chitre, Vice Chair; Emily Zimmermann, Vice Chair; Angela Bekzadian-Avila, Community and Human Services Liaison; Jaiden Curlin, Erin Dozier, Sydney Hwang, Hope Hyland, Morgan Lui, Kiara Mariscal, William Ouellette, Melanie Phan, Anindita Singh, Melina Tisopulos, and Maiia Tolia-Shah Committee Member None

5 Teen Committee Meeting Minutes March 21, 2018 Page 2 ABSENT: Committee Member - Isabel Barbee, Samuel Bekzadian, Djadi Recancoj, Angeline Roman, and Human Services Supervisor Skylar Segura 2. YAC AND TAC ACTIVITY CALENDARS The Committee received the YAC and TAC activity calendars. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 3. CO-CHAIRS REPORT None. 4. AD HOC COMMITTEE RECAP **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** A. Teen Green reported that dates have been set to conduct outreach to CLASP (Claremont After-School Programs); volunteers need to be scheduled for each visit. B. Mental Health Awareness shared that they would like to have Tahil Sharma speak at a Mental Health Awareness event in May, or a separate event. C. Women s Empowerment is scouting locations for their art show. 5. COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION REPORT Commissioner Angela Bekzadian-Avila shared that the CBO funding allocations had been made to support local non-profit organizations. 6. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Lisa Banks-Toma and Diana Zuniga (Claremont Unified School District) and Jamie Ritchey (Tri-City Mental Health Services) solicited ideas to support mental health awareness at Claremont High School the week of May 21, Ideas suggested by members include yoga and other stress-reduction activities, sharing positive messages via bracelets, and interactive activities to encourage mindfulness, self-care, and support of peers. 7. NOT IN OUR TOWN SCREENING The Not in Our Town event will take place Thursday, March 29 at 3:45 p.m. at Taylor Hall. Free tacos will be served. Program Coordinator Jennifer Helé shared how important Committee support of this event would be, in terms of attendance and also helping to facilitate productive conversation at the event TEEN COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP The Committee will be distributing membership applications throughout the month of April to recruit new members for the Teen Committee. Members were asked to start thinking of good candidates for membership and leadership positions.

6 Teen Committee Meeting Minutes March 21, 2018 Page 3 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES A. EL ROBLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Open House is next Thursday, March 29, 2018, and tickets are on sale for the April dance. B. CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL Upcoming events and news include a Comedy Sportz performance on Friday, March 23 at 12:00 p.m., a CHS night rally on Friday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m., Open House on Thursday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m., and ASB class elections this week. In addition, Theater is having a bake sale on Friday, March 23 after school, and there is a track meet on Saturday, March 24. Committee Members Emily Rodriguez and Kiara Mariscal have started a supply drive to benefit CLASP students; there is a donation box in every classroom at CHS. C. YAC AND TAC The Happiness Sprinkling events are taking place at both the TAC and the YAC on Friday, March 23 at 3:00 p.m. D. NEXT MEETING ADJOURNMENT The next Teen Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m. Kyra Tisopulos Chair ATTEST: Skylar Segura Recording Secretary

7 CLAREMONT TEEN COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, May 16, :15 p.m. Youth Activity Center 1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont, California CALL TO ORDER: Chair Markley called the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: COMMITTEE MEMBER: Bess Markley, Chair; Kyra Tisopulos, Chair; Aditi Chitre, Vice Chair, Emily Zimmermann, Vice Chair; Isabel Barbee, Angela Bekzadian-Avila, Community and Human Services Liaison; Samuel Bekzadian, Jaiden Curlin, Erin Dozier, Sydney Hwang, Hope Hyland, Kiara Mariscal, William Ouellette, Melanie Phan, Emily Rodriguez, Skylar Segura, Human Services Supervisor; Anindita Singh, Melina Tisopulos, and Maiia Tolia-Shah. COMMITTEE MEMBER: Morgan Lui, Djadi Recancoj, and Angeline Roman Amy Crow, Librarian; and Jennifer Helé, Human Services Program Coordinator CEREMONIAL MATTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no ceremonial matters. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Markley invited public comment. Claremont Librarian Amy Crow highlighted the express library services that will be offered at the Hughes Center during the library s remodel. She also welcomed attendance at the library s stress management workshop that will be offered on May 30 at the YAC. CONSENT CALENDAR Chair Markley invited public comment. There were no requests to speak. Routine Administrative Items 1. APPROVAL OF THE TEEN COMMITTEE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 18, 2018 MEETING. Chair Markley moved to approve the April 2018 minutes, seconded by Committee Member Curlin, and unanimously carried on the following vote: AYES: Committee Member - Bess Markley, Chair; Kyra Tisopulos, Chair; Aditi Chitre, Vice Chair, Emily Zimmermann, Vice Chair; Isabel Barbee, Angela Bekzadian-Avila, Community and Human Services Liaison; Samuel Bekzadian, Jaiden Curlin, Erin Dozier, Sydney Hwang, Hope Hyland,

8 Teen Committee Meeting Minutes May 16, 2018 Page 2 Kiara Mariscal, William Ouellette, Melanie Phan, Emily Rodriguez, Skylar Segura, Human Services Supervisor; Anindita Singh, Melina Tisopulos, and Maiia Tolia-Shah. NOES: Committee Member None ABSENT: Committee Member - Morgan Lui, Djadi Recancoj, and Angeline Roman 2. YAC AND TAC ACTIVITY CALENDARS The Committee received the YAC and TAC activity calendars. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** 3. CO-CHAIRS REPORT None. 4. AD HOC COMMITTEE RECAP A. Teen Green recapped visits to Claremont After-School Program sites to present lessons on sustainability and agreed to send photos and a write-up of the outreach efforts. B. Mental Health Awareness noted the upcoming mental health awareness week activities and collaborations with local program partners. C. Women s Empowerment: no updates. 5. COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION REPORT Commissioner Bekzadian-Avila thanked the Committee for their involvement this year and wished members well in their future endeavors. 6. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS The Mental Health Awareness Ad Hoc summarized plans for participation in the upcoming Mental Health Awareness Week on campus, including wearing green items to boost awareness of the importance of mental health, interactive posters to promote positive thinking and support of others, and the mental health film festival TEEN COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS The Committee discussed whether or not late applications should be acceptable, and determined that it would be beneficial to extend the application deadline to Friday, June TEEN COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP The Committee accepted nominations for Teen Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs. 9. SPEECHES AND VOTING FOR CHAIRS Teen Committee received and filed speeches for the Chairs, and voted on the candidates. The proposed leadership team for consists of: Emily Rodriguez, Chair;

9 Teen Committee Meeting Minutes May 16, 2018 Page 3 Sydney Hwang, Chair; Anindita Singh, Vice Chair; and Kiara Mariscal, Vice Chair. Chair Curlin moved to approve the Chairs, seconded by Committee Member Mariscal, and unanimously carried on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Committee Member - Bess Markley, Chair; Kyra Tisopulos, Chair; Aditi Chitre, Vice Chair, Emily Zimmermann, Vice Chair; Isabel Barbee, Samuel Bekzadian, Jaiden Curlin, Erin Dozier, Sydney Hwang, Hope Hyland, Kiara Mariscal, William Ouellette, Melanie Phan, Emily Rodriguez, Anindita Singh, Melina Tisopulos, and Maiia Tolia-Shah. Committee Member None Committee Member - Morgan Lui, Djadi Recancoj, and Angeline Roman ABSTENTIONS: Committee Member Angela Bekzadian-Avila, Community and Human Services Liaison; and Skylar Segura, Human Services Supervisor. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES A. EL ROBLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL El Roble will host a rally for incoming 7 th graders. B. CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL The English Department will host a new event called Word Play on campus on Saturday, May 19. Band will present its spring concert on Tuesday, May 22 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Theater will present Freaky Friday starting on Friday, May 31. C. YAC AND TAC Supervisor Skylar Segura encouraged attendance at the Extended BBQ at the YAC on Friday, June 1 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. D. NEXT MEETING ADJOURNMENT The next Teen Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 19, The meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m. Kyra Tisopulos Chair ATTEST:

10 Teen Committee Meeting Minutes May 16, 2018 Page 4 Skylar Segura Recording Secretary