HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Advisory Board - Minutes - 01/07/2021YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
January 7th, 2021 at 5:30 pm
Remote Meeting through Zoom
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1. CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order at 5:33pm.
2. ROLL CALL
a. Dylan Lindsey, Eva Calva, Dimitry Volchansky, Kristin Mera-Cano, Sean Alcazar-
Chavez
b. Members Absent – none
c. Staff Present – Sierra Anderson (City Manager’s Office), Elizabeth Blythe (Council
Liaison), Sarah Gagne (Rec Staff Liaison), Jelitza Garcia Martinez (Rec Intern;
Secretary)
3. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION - none
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (March 2020)
a. Dylan made a motion to approve the minutes, the motion was seconded, and the
minutes were approved as read.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Board Roles: Council Liaison & Staff Liaison, Secretary
• City staff were introduced to the members
b. Member Introductions: What is your WHY?
• Members took turns sharing their backgrounds and why they have chosen to
join the YAB. In doing so the board recognized that they would like to increase
youth voices, participation, and diversity across the city.
c. City Works Overview (Sierra Anderson)
• Sierra introduced members to the City Code; shared the City Strategic Plan,
Council priorities and 6-mo planning calendar.
d. Boards & Commissions Overview (Sarah Gagne)
• Sarah introduced members to the Boards & Commissions Manual, discussed
importance of attendance and the purpose of the Youth Advisory Board.
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e. Using Engage (Elizabeth Blythe)
• Elizabeth introduced members to Engage, the City’s volunteer platform and
requested completion of the Respectful Workplace Policy course.
• Members should check Engage periodically to review To-Do checklist and
complete assigned training videos.
• Members who are able to attend should RSVP for Super Issues Meeting on
January 11, 2021 through Engage link on agenda (not required).
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Creating the 2021 Work Plan
• Sarah shared the 2020 Work Plan as an example.
• Sierra reviewed the structure of the 6-mo planning calendar as it relates to
Council Priorities.
• The board discussed possible topics that could fit into the 2021 Work Plan:
o Dylan: Increase connection and communication between the CoFC,
PSD and City of Loveland Youth Advisory Boards.
o Dimitry: Encourage youth to engage with the City’s Natural Areas
(volunteering and education).
o Kristin: Help youth who struggle with homelessness in the
community, this would also allow them to receive support from the
city to graduate high school.
o Eva: Increase involvement for Latinx women involvement within the
city to increase diversity at community facilities and events.
o Sean: Increase communication from PSD to low-income students
about what opportunities are available to them.
o Continue 2020 advocacy efforts for progressive climate action.
b. Communication Strategy for Community Resilience Hub grant project
• Postponed discussion to February Agenda
c. New Council in April – priorities TBD
• Postponed discussion to February Agenda
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7. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS (COMMITTEES, EVENT ATTENDANCE ETC.)
a. Park & Recreation Master Plan
• Postponed discussion to future meeting agenda based on decided Work Plan
b. Upcoming Super Issues Meeting (Jan 11)
• The board discussed assigning a rotating attendee schedule for the Sup er
Issues Meetings. Will be discussed again in February.
• January 11th not required for anyone; is encouraged for those who can attend.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
a. 2021 Meeting Dates & Locations
• Board discussed option of consistent weeknight meetings or alternating to
include weekends. Kristin expressed preference for a consistent schedule.
Consensus was to stick with 1st Thursday of each month.
• Optional pre-meeting presentations will begin in February. Members should
attend if they can. Topics will be included on agendas.
b. February Agenda Items
• Debrief Super Issues Meeting
• Complete 2021 Work Plan
o Review of 6-mo planning calendar should be completed by members
before meeting
o Northside Community Resilience Hub grant project discussion
9. ADJOURNMENT
a. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30pm.
NEXT MEETING – February 4th, 2020 via Zoom