City of Culver City, California
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: _03/03/09__ Item Number: _A-2
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of a Recommendation to City Council Regarding the
Establishment of a Culver City Youth Advisory Committee.
Contact Person/Dept.: Pam Robinson,
Recreation Manager
Phone Number: (310) 253-6632
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: PRCS Master Email Notification List (02/26/09).
Department Approval: Bill La Pointe,
PRCS Director (02/24/09)
City Attorney Approval: N/A
Chief Financial Officer Approval: N/A City Manager Approval: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS)
Commission discuss the results of the Youth Advisory Committee Survey
(Attachment A) and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding
the establishment of a Culver City Youth Advisory Committee (CCYAC).
BACKGROUND:
Over the past several years, City Council has requested the PRCS Commission to
assess what level of interest youth in Culver City have in becoming more involved in
local government. Information regarding the past discussions, decisions and actions
taken by Council and Commission relating to this matter were included in the
October 27, 2008 City Council staff report, “Consideration of the ‘Youth Perspective
Survey’ as Recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services
(PRCS) Commission and Approval of Funding Thereof” (Attachment B). At the
October 27, 2008 meeting, Council discussed the survey that would be used to
gauge youth interest in the formation of a Youth Advisory Committee and made
several changes to its content. These changes were incorporated and the name of
the survey was changed to the “Youth Advisory Committee Survey” before it was
posted/distributed to the public. An excerpt of the minutes of the October 27, 2008
City Council meeting relating to this item is provided as Attachment C.
DISCUSSION:
Distribution & Notification of the Youth Advisory Committee Survey
Staff attended the November 18, 2008 CCUSD Board of Education (Board) meeting
and addressed the Board regarding the desire on the part of the City to determine if
there was any interest in a Youth Advisory Committee and to enlist their assistance City of Culver City, California
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in the distribution of the survey. After some discussion and questions, the Board
advised staff that, although they were in support of the City in this regard, they could
not allow the survey to cost the School District any money or take up any class time.
The Board recommended that the City distribute the survey via various websites.
The survey was made available to the youth of Culver City in an electronic version
posted on the City’s website. Hard-copies of the survey were distributed to Teen
Center members (32 were submitted) and at the Culver City After School Middle
School Program (35 were submitted). Additional surveys were left at the back of
the Mike Balkman Chambers (two were submitted).
Culver City youth were advised of the availability of the survey by way of a flyer
(Attachment D). The distribution of the flyer was as follows:
VENUE # of FLYERS
High School 2,312
Middle School 1,518
Culver Park School 71
Student Council 100
Teen Center 50
Flyer Display Holder in the Veterans Complex Lobby 200
Information Table in the Veterans Rental Office 100
Recreation Registration Office Counter 200
Culver City Plunge 100
Culver West Alexander Park 150
Fox Hills Park 250
Lindberg Park 250
Syd Kronenthal Park 250
Veterans Park 250
Julian Dixon Library 199
TOTAL NUMBER OF FLYERS DISTRIBUTED 6,000
A link to the survey was placed on the School Districts website and the flyer was
placed as an ad in the School News, a School District newspaper that is mailed to
the homes of all District youth. In addition, the High School and Middle School
teachers were asked to announce the survey and encourage participation during
their daily classroom bulletins.
Staff also encouraged Culver City private schools to participate. The following
private schools posted a link to the survey on their websites: St. Augustine; Willows
Community; OHR Eliyahu Academy; Temple Akiba; and, STAR Prep.
Electronic Surveys – A link enabling respondents to complete the Youth Advisory
Committee Survey online via SuveyMonkey.com was posted on the homepage of
the City’s website in the “News and Announcements” section on December 15,
2008. The link was removed from the website and the SurveyMonkey.com data
collectors were closed on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
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Data Entry and Analysis – PRCS staff created the online survey in
SurveyMonkey.com, which was then used to record, store and analyze the
electronic surveys. A volunteer entered the hard-copy surveys into the Survey
Monkey data base where the information was included with that of the online
respondents.
Results of the Youth Advisory Committee Survey
The analysis of survey data was based on 117 surveys, 67 hard-copy surveys and
48 online surveys. The first page of Attachment A shows how the hard copy of the
survey looked to participants; it also provides a brief summary of the survey results
and an index to the subsequent pages of survey results, which list all of the answers
to open-ended questions 2, 4 5, 6. Since the primary questions of interest are those
involving the willingness of Culver City youth to participate in specific City-sponsored
activities, the results of questions 9, 10, 10 a, 10 b, and 10 c are highlighted in the
tables below:
9. Would you like to attend a City-sponsored special event to find out more
about local government and opportunities for youth involvement?
answered question - 108
skipped question - 9
Yes 43 or 40%
No 37 or 34%
Don't Know 28 or 26%
10. Would you like to be a member of a Culver City Youth Advisory
Committee to the City Council?
answered question - 112
skipped question - 5
Yes 35 or 31%
No 46 or 41%
Don't Know 31 or 27%
The following questions were answered by the 35 individuals who responded
"YES" to question #10. These questions were skipped by 82 respondents.
10-a) IF YES, how much time per month would you be willing to spend being
involved in the group?
1 to 2 hours a month 4 or 11%
2 to 3 hours a month 15 or 43%
3 or more hours a month 16 or 46%
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10-b) How often should meetings of the group be scheduled?
Once a month 31 or 89%
Once every 3 months 4 or 11%
Once every 6 months zero
10-c) How important would it be to get community service hours credit for
participating in the group?
A lot 16 or 46%
A little 12 or 34%
Not at all 7 or 20%
Contact Information
Contact information was received from 54 persons, of these, information from 49
was complete enough that contacts could potentially be made. Of these 49 persons
submitting adequate contact information, 27 had indicated that they would like to be
a member of a Youth Advisory Committee to the City Council (question #10). The
remaining 22 individuals who listed contact information answered either “No” or
“Don’t Know” to question #10.
Youth Making Changes
One of the questions on the survey asked if the respondent was aware of the Teen
Center’s program called Youth Making Changes (YMC). As noted in the attached
survey results (see Question #7), 60% of respondents indicated that they had
neither participated in nor heard about this program.
For the Commission’s information, YMC is a Recreation staff-driven leadership
group for youth in grades sixth through eleventh (6
th
-11
th
) who give input on teen
issues and plan and implement events in the Teen Center and the community.
Most recently they have undertaken the task of an annual program called Project
Citizen which is directed by the Center for Civic Education and funded by the US
Department of Education. This program is project-driven and is intended to help
youth learn how to express their opinions on public policy, how to decide which level
of government and which agency is most appropriate for dealing with the policy
issue, and how to influence policy decisions at that level of government.
Youth Outreach Subcommittee
The Youth Outreach Subcommittee met on February 12, 2009 to discuss the
attached results of the survey. The Subcommittee members, Commissioners
Cooper and Hudson, may want to give a verbal report to the Commission regarding
this issue.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Cost Associated with the Youth Advisory Committee Survey
At the October 27, 2008 City Council meeting, Council approved an allocation in the
amount of $4,350 from the City Council Appropriated Reserve to PRCS Account
10130100.512100. Staff has postponed submitting a budget transfer for these funds
until the full costs of the establishment of a Youth Advisory Committee have been
identified. To date, the majority of costs associated with the administration of the
Youth Advisory Committee Survey are in the form of staff time and have been
absorbed by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department operating
budget. Seven staff members at varying levels worked a cumulative total of 54
regular hours on the tasks associated with the administration of the Youth Advisory
Committee Survey. The fully-burdened cost to the City is $9,273.40, calculated
using hourly salaries and the formulas for benefits and overhead presented in the
PRM study.
Other expenses that have been identified include:
3-month subscription to SurveyMonkey.com @ $29.90/month $ 89.70
Printing of 6,000 flyers $672.00
School News advertising $139.00
TOTAL $900.70
Cost Associated with the Operation of a Youth Advisory Committee
In order to estimate the cost of operating a Culver City Youth Advisory Committee,
the per meeting operating costs of two existing Committees may be used as a basis
for comparison. The Disability Awareness Committee (DAC) and the Committee on
Homelessness typically meet at least six times per fiscal year, but may also hold one
or two special meetings annually. Members of both of these Committees are
appointed by the City Council and receive no stipend. These Committees are
currently supported by Senior and Social Services Division staff members; staff time
is the most significant expense associated with the operation of these committees.
The DAC is comprised of seven (7) members and meets in the Senior Center
Conference Room. The Committee on Homelessness is comprised of seven (7)
members and meets in the Dan Patacchia Room at City Hall. Staff support time per
meeting is approximately 20 hours for each of these Committees, with an associated
staff cost of between $2,550 and $2,670 per meeting. This is the fully-burdened cost
(calculated using PRM formulas) of three to four staff members (at varying job
classification levels) per Committee.
In comparison, the cost of meeting materials is minimal; between 300 and 600
pages of information may be distributed per meeting, depending upon the agenda
topics and the level of meeting participation. When single-sided black and white City of Culver City, California
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copies are made using City equipment and paper, the cost is estimated to be $0.05
per 100 copies. Therefore the cost of meeting materials may range from $15.00 to
$30.00 per meeting. These estimates of both staff time and meeting materials are
consistent with other reports that the cost to operate a City Committee that meets
once a month is approximately $30,000 annually.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Results of the “Youth Advisory Committee Survey”
B. October 27, 2008 City Council Agenda Item A-1: “Consideration of the ‘Youth
Perspective Survey’ as Recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services (PRCS) Commission and Approval of Funding Thereof” (with
Attachments)
C. Excerpt of the minutes of the October 27, 2008 City Council meeting relating to
Agenda Item A-1
D. Flyer Promoting the Youth Advisory Committee Survey
MOTIONS:
That the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Commission:
1. Recommend to City Council that a Culver City Youth Advisory Committee be
established;
and
2. If the Commission so desires, make recommendations regarding the purpose,
size, scope, membership and meeting schedule of the Culver City Youth
Advisory Committee;
or
3. Recommend to City Council that a Culver City Youth Advisory Committee not be
established;
or
4. Provide staff with alternate recommendations to take before the City Council on
behalf of the Commission.
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2009
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of a Recommendation to City Council
Regarding the Establishment of a Culver City Youth
Advisory Committee.
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
A. Results of the “Youth Advisory Committee Survey”
1 - 13
B. October 27, 2008 City Council Agenda Item A-1:
“Consideration of the ‘Youth Perspective Survey’ as
Recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services (PRCS) Commission and Approval of Funding
Thereof” (with Attachments)
14 - 25
C. Excerpt of the minutes of the October 27, 2008 City
Council meeting relating to Agenda Item A-1
26 - 27
D. Flyer Promoting the Youth Advisory Committee Survey
28
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE SURVEY
INDEX TO YAC SURVEY RESULTS
The City Council of the City of Culver City will use this survey to determine whether or not to establish a
Youth Advisory Committee to the City Council. We appreciate your honest responses. For questions
with answer choices, please circle your answers. If you would like to make additional written
comments on any of the questions or on any other topic, please use the back of the form. THANK YOU!
1. To give a unique number to your survey, put your 2-digit day
of birth, class grade number and initials in the boxes to the
right (ex: John Smith was born on the fifth day of the month
and is in the tenth grade, so his number is 05 10 JS)
2. How old are you? __________years of age 3. Do you live in Culver City?
Page 2 Av. Age = 14 yrs. Page 3 74% 26%
4. What Culver City issues are you interested in?
Pages 3 – 5
5. What could a Youth Advisory Committee do in Culver City?
Pages 5 – 8
6. Have you ever participated in volunteer work? If yes, what type and when?
Page 8 54% 46% Pages 8 – 10
7. Have you ever participated in or heard about the Culver City
Teen Center “Youth Making Changes” group?
Page 11
8. Have you ever participated in or heard about the “Project
Citizen” program?
Page 11
9. Would you like to attend a City-sponsored special event to
find out more about local government and opportunities for
youth involvement?
Page 11
10. Would you like to be a member of a Culver City Youth
Advisory Committee to the City Council?
If yes:
a) How much time per month would you be willing to spend
being involved in the group?
Page 11
b) How often should meetings of the group be scheduled?
Page 12
c) How important would it be to get community service
hours credit for participating in the group?
Page 12
If you want to be on the City’s mailing/email list or would like to be contacted about becoming a
member of a Culver City Youth Advisory Committee, please give us your contact information:
Page 12 – 13 of YAC Results: Additional Comments and Contact Information Summary
2-Digit
Birth Day
Class Grade
Number
First &
Last Initial
Participated
In
7%
Heard
About
33%
Neither
One
60%
Participated
In
2%
Heard
About
13%
Neither
One
85%
Yes
40%
No
34%
Don’t
Know
26%
Yes
31%
No
41%
Don’t
Know
28%
1 to 2
hours a
month
11%
2-3
hours a
month
43%
3 or more
hours a
month
46%
Once a
month
89%
Once every
3 months
11%
Once every
6 months
0%
A lot
46%
A little
34%
Not at all
20%
YES NO
YES NO
Name: ______________________________ Address: _________________________________________
Telephone: ___________________________ Email: _____________________________________________
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117 surveys are included in this analysis; 48 online surveys & 69 hardcopy surveys.
69 online surveys were received, but only 48 of these were included in the analysis.
The following types of surveys were removed from the analysis:
03 Duplicates - In each case, the most complete survey was left in the analysis and the one with
less data was removed.
02 with Age Anomalies - One with the age listed as "5" and another with the age listed as "666."
01 with the answer to Question 1 only .
15 with the answers to Questions 1, 2 & 3 only.
69 hardcopy surveys were received. 9 of these surveys did not have a unique I.D. number, but
they were given I.D. numbers so that they could be included in the analysis.
SURVEY RESULTS
1. To give a unique number to your survey, in the box below put: your 2 digit day of birth-
class grade number-first and last initial If you are no longer in school, use 00 (zero, zero)
as your class grade number. Example: JOHN SMITH was born on the FIFTH day of the
month and he is in the TENTH grade, so his number is 05-10-JS.
answered question - 117
skipped question - 0
2. How old are you?
Average Age = 14 years / Average Age excluding those over Age 24 = 13 years
answered question - 117
skipped question - 0
8 yrs - 1 response
9 yrs - 2 responses
10 yrs - 1 response
11 yrs - 26 responses
12 yrs - 27 reponses
13 yrs - 13 responses
14 yrs - 7 responses
15 yrs - 11 responses
16 yrs - 11 responses
17 yrs - 12 responses
20 yrs - 1 response
24 yrs - 1 response
30 yrs - 1 response
39 yrs - 1 response
57 yrs - 1 response
64 yrs - 1 response
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3. Do you live in Culver City?
answered question - 112
skipped question - 5
YES - 83 or 74%
NO - 29 or 26%
4. What Culver City issues are you interested in?
answered question - 95
skipped question - 22
Don't know/Not sure - 11 responses The economy - 4 responses
None/Nothing - 21 responses School(s) - 4 resonses
All other respnses are listed below:
after school activities, weekend activities
An environmentally conscious city. High School/Middles School sports, programs, and clubs
Any form of decisions that will affect the youth in Culver City, due to their ineligibility to voice their
opinions through voting.
cell phone and hat policy
city beautification, city development, city population
Cops working with youth. More job opportunities for youth
dogs in parks
drunk people
economic development near new light rail site
education,law,drugs and alcohol and almost everything else
environment
help the community
I am interesting in CERT, but for animals. Which is called CART or DART.
helping homeless animals
helping the community
helping the environment, keeping the homeless safe and giving them a place to live, graffiti, keeping
the homeless out of our parks, making sure children are getting a good education and staying off the
streets.
I'm interested in many issues regarding Culver City, but mostly, I want to know what our school
district is doing for our students and how Culver City is affecting the environment & what we're
doing to help the environment's state.
I am interested in all things culver city, but I have been more active with the Parks and Rec.
Department
I am interested in the safety of the skaters at the skatepark. They never wear helmets and usually
just smoke and deal drugs instead of skating. I would also like to put security there. Another issue I
am interested in is the lack of crossing guards near the schools. For example in front of CCMS there
have been 3 or 4 accidents involving cars hitting kids. The drivers drive like maniacs down there!
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I am interested in the promotion of your surveys, stranger danger, sexual harassment occurring in
Culver City and accidents that cause injury or death. (:
i don't agree with the curfew that says I can't go outside after 10pm
Increasing community interaction between the city government and the people of Culver City.
I think that Culver City needs a place where just kids can hang out. Kids need space away from their
families or whatever it is, as adults you may not know that kids get stress too. Kids have their grades
and their homework, the tests, and other social stuff. Sometimes it can get overwhelming. So, kids
want a place to go to get some space and leave their cares behind; that's the first part. For adults,
they always want their children to be safe. So what some of my friends and I were thinking was that
kids should have a hangout. Parents can drop them off whenever they feel the need. Kids can also go
there after school. One condition, no parents. But to keep the parents happy, they can put some
security guards. Only people in middle school or high school can go.
I'm interested in whether dogs should be allowed in the Culver City parks or not.
I'm interested in whether dogs should dogs be allowed in the Culver city parks.
Keeping teens busy after school, working with them at the teen center, instead of them hanging
around outside the library or skating on the street corners.
making schools better; better accredited teachers; having more AP classes
MORE STORES!
Mostly I am interested in our community and recycling. There is an ECO- Club at my school. We are
currently collecting batteries to recycle. I attend Culver City Middle School.
My mom is President of Culver City Little League and I see how much good her volunteer work does
for the kids in our community and lots of my friends. I'd like to get involved in helping keep the
sports programs in our city successful and keep the fields we play on in good condition - and maybe
create more places for us to practice.
N/a There just needs to be a youth comittee
our environment
overland avenue
polution
prop 8
prop 8 fix the hat policy
Quality of education. Discrimination by city police.
Recreation; Events; Muisc
Schools, programs, city involvement
skate park
the curfew in culver city
the dress code - gets on my nerve
The issues that affect the student body the most which include, peer pressure, substance abuse,
family issues, and other numerous things that affect the average teenager. Since I am an
adolescence, I point towards the issues that affect my age group the most since I am able to see it in
a way that adults cannot. Culver City itself is a beautiful place,however the amount of poop located on
the outside of schools due to seagulls are trotious.
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The environment. The budget. education
support for the arts!!! There is no dominant music program for the youth in the Culver City Schools.
This is a huge issue because many students from Culver City want to pursue the arts and when they
find out that the middle school and highschool music department is practically nonexistant, they go to
other schools like Santa Monica High School or Hamilton High. I am one of those students. I'm
currently a junior in Culver City High School, I went to CCMS and El Marino. I play the viola and am
serious about pursuing music as an occupation. I grew up in Culver City and I love it dearly, however
I do not love the fact that I had to actually consider going to schools that weren't in the Culver City
school district, solely because of the poor music programs Culver City had to offer. I ended up
staying at Culver City High because Santa Monica High (phenomenal music program) couldn't accept
any more students on permits and Hamilton High didn't have an academic score that my family
approved of. I'm currently in the AVPA (Academy of Visual and Performing Arts) which is a program
offered at CCHS. In order to prosper, it needs more support, especially from the Culver City school
district. Please, take a look into this.
the issue on too much drunk people
The issues of overcrowding in schools I'm concerned with the amount of kids bussed into our schools
and the number of students allowed permits. While I believe that everyone should be allowed the
same right to a good education I do not believe that as a community it is our responsibility to tend to
the education of people outside of our city... I think Culver City schools are far to lemiant with whom
they allow permits to and it hinders the chances of residents that pay to go to Culver Schools the
chance of learning to their fullest potential... Another issue I would like to address is the fact that
there doesn't seem to be many free activities only targeted for teens seeing as most of us are
unemployed or get payed very little it would be nice to know that there are free activities (especially
art and theatre programs) just for teens..I hope you take these things into consideration..
the skate park, sandals and hats
Tihe Government and the youth work force
Traffic, public safety, environmental issues, improving education in CCUSD schools, school funding,
health, etc.
well i don't live hear but i am interested
Why the city decided to make the streets all weird by the pacific center? why did they close down
some streets,and made new confusing routes?
Youth in arts and entertainment
Development, youth activities, job opportunities, teen responsibility, child tutoring, traffic & access.
Homeless, Parks & Rec, Youth & Gov't (YMCA Program)
5. What could a Youth Advisory Committee do in Culver City?
answered question - 84
skipped question - 33
Don't know - 23 responses
n/a - 2 responses
Not much/nothing - 5 responses
Help people/kids - 4 responses
All other responses are listed on the next pages:
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A YAC, as it is commonly know, could provide a forum for the youth in Culver City to directly express
ideas or suggestions to the City Council or other city government agency and for the most part, allow
students to learn about the municipal system of government, something not often taught in schools.
fix the hat policy
give a different perspective on problem in out city and help adults see problem that they don't but we
do.
give culver city insight on whats going on in schools on the streets in the kids minds
give the student's point of view
Good
have fun ?
help children learn more about life
A Youth Advisory Committee could enlighten our elected public officials to take a different view on
things. Any youth input is completely different than the normal input the city council normally
receives. It could potentially bring a fresh, new perspective regarding pending issues in our city and
would be a great place for my generation to be able to express our opinions respectfully & be
heard...something that does not happen quite often. Young people want to be heard & want to
make a difference but many times are shut out due to ageism from people who think we do not know
enough to have a voice. A youth committee, if actually taken seriously, could bring young, inspired
people to learn about the way our government works, & mold our teen citizens into respectable
& educated persons so our city can be held in experienced hands in the future.
A youth advisory committee could provide a different prospective on things around the city, that can
help benefit every one. A youth advisory will help to show that the city is looking out for the youth
and could help to inspire more youth to stay in culver city and get involved later in life. This also
allows for the city to see things as young people do and therefor, they will get a perspective that is
otherwise non existent.
A Youth Advisory Committee in Culver City would help our city with issues targeted toward teens and
help adults to see our position and give us a voice within our community because we often feel
silenced by authority...
A youth advisory committee would advise the older members on issues that matter to the younger
people in our community
advise kids how to solve problems
be the eyes and ears of the youth for policy makers
Brainstorm new ideas for our city. Set up subcommitees for the new proposals.
Bring issues of the Youth, such as education, to the forefront of the Culver City Counciil
create fun activities and schedule events that the majority of the youth in Culver City would like.
For example, the La Ballona Fiesta carnival hosted each summer is a major success.
Help stop strangers from approaching young students about their so called "survey",
prevent random men from whistling at young girls, ending smoking, preventing accidents and helping
to make the world be a healthier and happier.place..? p.s. clean the creek
Help the city achieve what is wanted by the youth
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I youth advisory committee could serve as an aid or advice column for youth wanting to talk to
someome they can relate to. I believe that youth are able to see life from a completely different
perspective that adults sometimes find blur. Who better to know how you feel in this day and age as
well as what it is like to be a youth.
It could give the adults in charge a 1st hand perspective from the kids point of view, and how they
would like things to be or how things should change. this would also be an easier way to
communicate to the young community in Culver city about countless do's and dont's.
Help the community and make it better for us and the adults to come to an agreement.
I think that Culver City needs a place where just kids can hang out. Kids need space away from their
families or whatever it is, as adults you may not know that kids get stress too. Kids have their grades
and their homework, the tests, and other social stuff. Sometimes it can get overwhelming. So, kids
want a place to go to get some space and leave their cares behind; that's the first part. For adults,
they always want their children to be safe. So what some of my friends and I were thinking was that
kids should have a hangout. Parents can drop them off whenever they feel the need. Kids can also go
there after school. One condition, no parents. But to keep the parents happy, they can put some
security guards. Only people in middle school or high school can go.
It could give the city council a perspective of what children think should happen in the city.
Make culver city more enjoyable for tennagers as well as adults. I go to school there so most of my
time is spent in culver city.
Make events for people that are really fun
make it more interesting get more activities
maybe build a place where teens can go and have fun, a great example might be an arcade with fast
food places inside.
maybe help people with their problems
Organize learning opportunities and times to see teenage bands play.
plan activities, daily, weekly, monthly, to keep teens in CC active and not bored.
PROVIDE THE YOUTH WITH A VOICE IN COMMUNITY ISSUES.
PUT IN MORE STORES!
raise money
Students would be able to share their ideas. It would show the value of youth to our community. It
would give more representation to youth.
tell adult what the kids want not what the adults think the kids need.
The Youth Advisory Committee can improve our hometown of Culver City. The students know a lot
about what is going on and notice things that should be improved and changed. This committee will
give us a chance to get together and agree on the things that we need to work on and follow through
with it. We can hold meetings at the City Hall. Belive it or not, the Youth have a major influence on
our city, so we should be able to have a say in it.
They could gather the voice of the underage in Culver City and tell the committee how they feel on
certain issues, so the committee can make a more informed decision. They will allow the council
members to not impede on certain aspects and rights that the Youth in Culver City have,.
They could work on includIng young people in activities- CERT (or a Teen CERT), etc.
think of ways to organize kids to do stuff. Like helping culver city, and also doing fun activities.
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We could help give opinions about what most kids might think about the project or issue.
we could help with children be nice to each other and help the people who need Jesus
We may have ideas that are simple and just aren't thought of by adults. I don't know what exactly
they would be, but I know that sometimes adults overthink things and kids just say it like it is.
We would give opinions about how kids would feel about your idea.
well clean around parks. I'm not totaly sure though
yes
try to keep drunks away from school
We could be a segment of the city's government, promoting a healthy lifestyle for Culver City youth
and the awareness of social issues within our community. We could be a voluntary body of high
school students who care about the betterment of Culver City, and we could bring issues that matter
to us as the youth to the table. Maybe we could hold regular meetings in City Hall, perhaps in the
Council Chambers, similarly to the Culver Palms YMCA Youth & Government delegation. A Culver
City Youth Advisory Committee could focus on various areas of community improvement, such as
cultural affairs, CCUSD schools (within this area, there could be various subdivisions), and the
environment, to name a few. Since we would all be youth who live and breath in this city, who are
students of its schools and customers of its businesses, we would be quite familiar with its issues that
pertain to us as well. Overall, the goal of the Culver City Youth Advisory Committee could be to help
build a better tomorrow through active community involvement.
Survey youth re: teen activities, job interests, recreational needs, retail desires, social involvement &
education.
Serve as a voice to the City Council & community.
6. Have you ever participated in volunteer work?
answered question - 110
skipped question - 7
YES - 59 or 54%
NO - 51 or 46%
IF YES (I have participated in volunteer work), what type and when?
answered question - 54
skipped question - 63
scouts, church, organizing blood drives, organizing toy drives, creek clean up projects
Last Christmas I helped pack food for the homeless and needy.
DURING THE PAST TWO SUMMERS VOLUNTEERING AT CEDARS-SINAI HOSPITAL.
I help my mom in the snack bar at our baseball field and I have helped around the League.
i am a girl scoot so i have collected school supplies for under-privileged children and i have made hats
a care packages for cancer patients.
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) for 5 years; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center during Summer
of 2007; Heal the Bay La Ballona Creek Cleanup for 3 years
enriching the enviorment; disability activities; organizing a local prop 8 victory party; stopping prank
phone calls; influencing others against drugs and violence
high school library all high school
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I am the volunteer coordinator for a dog rescue- the Bumper Foundation, we hold adoptions every
Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm at Centinela Feed (5299 Sepulveda Blvd.). I have been with them for 2
years and have giving over 500 hours with them. And I plan to keep working with them for a good
long while.
GIRL SCOUT IF THAT COUNTS
theater; west side childern center
church, school, hospital, KUSC radio, regional food banks, etc...
a barber shop
rabbit shelter work
I babysitted
jr staff hollywood last year
special olympics
In camp this summer with games
stuffing backpacks a couple of months ago
city hall on nov. 4
i can't remember
don't remember
all types and any kind
forte dog adoption, helping out at eco station, helping at football snack bar all this year
church
helping with Obama committee
volunteered at an elementary school
santa monica on thanksgiving
dod volunteer
05-08 peer monitor
at my church I help with the little kids
i volunteer at church
I have volunteered (last school year and recently this school year) at the biannual Stussy clothing sale
held at El Rincon Elementary, which helps fundraise for the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts.
I also volunteered once last school year at the Culver City Film Festival at City Hall.
Last school year I helped my father volunteer at United Nations Association Day in Pasadena, and I
was in a small presentation at a similar event the prior year.
Last school year I volunteered for the elementary school I attended, for El Marino Language School's
Halloween Carnival.
Last school year I also participated in the non-profit organization Result's training and conference call
on tuberculosis.
Planting trees at the La Ballona Creek, Creek Clean-up, helping at the school snack bar, wrapping
presents for the poor, putting together school packets to be mailed, working at the Farragut
elementary school Halloween Carnival. etc.
Volunteering at La Ballona Elem. on various occasions, Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
My grandfathers foundation. Obama Campaign
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Helped teach self-defense course; Volunteered at EcoStation's Halloween event; Helped El Rincon with
serving food for an event
iv done culver citys active shooter trainig to help CC police do a drill were i collected 55 hours of
community service in a week.I am a scout and have done over twenty hours helping el marino do
fund rasers and such and I am in the prosses of doing my eagle project wich will be tree planting in
the L.A area
I volunteered at after school programs last year helping kids with homework and tutoring. I also tutor
elementary students as well.
I volunteered at an elementary school where I served as a teacher's assisstant to 1st graders.
I volunteered at a head start daycare to little children. On thanksgiving 2007, i spent hours feeding
families on skid road, which gave me a totally new perspective of life. Seeing children, even my age,
knowing that they weren't going to be able to go home after this really made me realize that in order
for our world, communities, and even schools to get better, we must help each other.One by One
I did some volunteer work at my old Sunday school, Sholem. We did clean they bay I think. We picked
up trash and recyclables by the shore at a beach.
I am a student volunteer for the Anti Bullying task force and I have been volunteering at the Culver
City Little League's and Culver City Babe Ruth for over 6 years. I also recently got the chance to
volunteer during the presidential election and will soon begin to volunteer for the 2010 governors
race.
Planting flowers and plants at the school.
Removal of evasive plant species in La Ballona. Assistance with the High Scools' girls volleyball team.
Relay-for-life volunteer
2005 and 2006 Halloween Carnival at El Marino.
I've helped out with vacation bible school at Grace Lutheran Church here in Culver City and I've
helped my mother with decorations for special ed students prom... and I hope to do more good work
in my community as well as other communities!
I volunteered all summer at L.A. Goal, a place for adults with mental disabilities to learn basic life
skills & have a great place to be. I am also actively participating in Youth & Government
which I have done much volunteer work for. I have also volunteered for the local YMCA on several
occasions, including last year's major end of the year fundraising event. I volunteer at the middle
school after school on Wednesdays.
i only helped out an afterschool painting class at faragut for community hours i dont think iit really
counts.
Last Summer at a Hospital
Animal Shelter; Girl Scouts; Stussy Sale; La Ballona Clean-up
girl scouts
well, I've helped my teacher clean up his classroom last week. I mainly do local things, like in Santa
Monica, I helped walk the dogs at this pet adoption event last year.
California Science Center; American Heart Association; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Heal the Bay; Feed
the Homeless; Braille Institute.
(1) Feeding/making food for homeless; (2) Ballona Wetlands; (3) CC Disability Carnival.
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7. Have you ever participated in or heard about the Culver City Teen Center “Youth
Making Changes” group?
answered question - 109
skipped question - 8
Participated In 8 or 7%
Heard About 36 or 33%
Neither One 65 or 60%
8. Have you ever participated in or heard about the "Project Citizen" program?
answered question - 108
skipped question - 9
Participated In 2 or 2%
Heard About 14 or 13%
Neither One 92 or 85%
9. Would you like to attend a City-sponsored special event to find out more about local
government and opportunities for youth involvement?
answered question - 108
skipped question - 9
Yes 43 or 40%
No 37 or 34%
Don't Know 28 or 26%
10. Would you like to be a member of a Culver City Youth Advisory Committee to the City
Council?
answered question - 112
skipped question - 5
Yes 35 or 31%
No 46 or 41%
Don't Know 31 or 28%
10-a) IF YES, how much time per month would you be willing to spend being involved in
the group?
answered question - 35
skipped question - 82
1 to 2 hours a month 4 or 11%
2 to 3 hours a month 15 or 43%
3 or more hours a month 16 or 46%
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10-b) How often should meetings of the group be scheduled?
answered question - 35
skipped question - 82
Once a month 31 or 89%
Once every 3 months 4 or 11%
Once every 6 months zero
10-c) How important would it be to get community service hours credit for participating in
the group?
answered question - 35
skipped question - 82
A lot 16 or 46%
A little 12 or 34%
Not at all 7 or 20%
If you would like to make additional written comments on any of the previous questions
or on any other topic, please use the space below.
answered question - 19
skipped question - 98
I think the student advisory committee is a great idea! Thanks.
i really like the idea of this program. i know a lot of kids at Culver City Middle School who would love
to participate. i hope that you can get this going and i would be very happy if it did.
UMMMMMMM..
Groups like this should mainly be student-run, with guidance by adults in a mentoring
atmosphere...the kids should do the planning and carry out the activities themselves, like the boy
scouts try to do. make the teens responsible for activities happening, publicity, everything, with adult
guidance, but not butting in and doing the work for the kids. that;s how folks learn to do things
themselves...
thanks for giving us a word!
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......?! GO ANIMAL RIGHTS!!!
This group would be a perfect way to fulfill our service learning hours required and give back to our
community. Many students at the Culver City High school would benefit from this program. It would
also look great on college applications. After witnessing several kids getting arrested in the school
parking lot and a student fight at a local park today I think getting a group together of the "good
kids making a difference" would be a great way to stay clear from the other groups at our
school.
I just think it would be a wonderful opportunity for Culver City youth to be involved in a Youth
Advisory Committee. We could become a true force of change within our community.
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culver city officials dont know everything that goes on in the city very much so with the youth and
might need some youth "advisors" to fill them in and sorry about the bad spelling
I am very excited to hear about a youth advisory commitee. I hope it comes to my school.
I think a youth advisory committee is a great idea. It will give youth's such as myself to experience
what it is like to be involved in local government programs and help to inspire a life of giving back to
the community.
The Culver City Youth Advisory is a must. The underage in this city need to be able to have their
opinions heard, because we deserve the right to be heard. It is about time that people out of touch
with today's youth stop making decisions for us, and rather have the youth make informed decisions
themselves.
Thank you! I hope that the Youth Advisory Committee can take effect! I will look forward to joining if
so! =)
The reason I previously mentioned that the committee must be taken seriously, is because I have
heard of many youth committees that are formed but really not cared for by the council. They are
shut out or their opinions do not really have an impact. I am all for a youth committee if and only if
they will actually have a say in the occurrences in our city because although we do not pay taxes yet,
this city is ours just as much as it is anyone else's. I wanted to mention as well that you should not
get discouraged if many people do not respond to this survey. We teens have a lot on our plate, but if
a committee were to become part of our city's agenda, I am 100% you would get great feedback. If
one were to be created, I advise to begin recruiting from programs such as Youth & Government
& the high school's student council (ASB), for those are the students with most passion for both
politics & taking action & giving their opinions on issues regarding our city. Thanks for even
taking interest in the youth of Culver City. On behalf of all us, we really appreciate your cares &
concerns.
What is this for anyway? Huh?!
This is a great idea. It would help boost respect for youth.
this is a good idea. many of the kids want to have their voices heard, and sometimes the teachers do
not listen.
this is great. I'm glad Culver City's council is trying to get more involved with it's youth (meaning
teens). I've been here all my life and this is certainly something new to me.
Good job!
Maybe (I would like to be a member of the CCYAC).
If you want to be on the City's mailing/email list or would like to be contacted about
becoming a member of a Culver City Youth Advisory Committee, please give us your
contact information:
Contact information was received from 54 persons, of these, information from 49 was complete
enough that contacts could actually be made. 27 of these people responded "YES" to the question on
participating on the Youth Advisory Committee.
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MEETING DATE: October 27, 2008
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of the “Youth Perspective Survey” as
Recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services (PRCS) Commission.
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. “Youth Perspective Survey”
1
2. Excerpt of the November 16, 2005 Parks and Recreation
Commission Approved Meeting Minutes
2-3
3. Excerpt of the June 26, 2006 City Council Approved Meeting
Minutes
4-5
4. Excerpt of the June 9, 2008 City Council Approved Meeting
Minutes
6-7
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YOUTH PERSPECTIVE SURVEY
Thank You!
The purpose of this survey is to find out what Culver City youth think about their role and
participation in local decision making and in government. You will not be asked to give your
name. We appreciate your honest responses. PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR ANSWERS. If you
would like to make additional written comments, you may use the back of the form.
1. Do you live in Culver City?
2. What is your gender?
3. What age group are you in?
4. Do you feel like you have the power to make a positive
difference in your community?
5. Do you think the concerns of youth are understood by
the local government leaders in Culver City?
6. Do youth currently have a way to participate in decision-
making at the local government level?
7. Have you ever participated in or heard about the Culver
City Teen Center “Youth Making Changes” group?
8. Have you ever participated in or heard about the “Project
Citizen” program?
9. If Culver City created a way for youth to give their input
about decisions and policies for the City that affect
youth, would you want to participate?
If NO or DON’T KNOW, go straight to question #10.
If YES, please answer the questions a, b, and c
below, then answer question #10.
a) How much time per month would you be willing to spend
being involved in the group?
b) How often should meetings of the group be scheduled?
c) How important would it be to get community service
hours credit for participating in the group?
10. Would you be interested in attending a special event to
meet Culver City elected and appointed officials and City
staff to find out more about local government and
opportunities for youth involvement?
Yes No
Male Female
15 yrs. or
under
Over 15
years
Yes
No
Don’t
Know
Yes No
Don’t
Know
Yes No
Don’t
Know
Participated
In
Heard
About
Neither
One
Participated
In
Heard
About
Neither
One
Yes No
Don’t
Know
1 to 2
hours a
month
2-3
hours a
month
3 or more
hours a
month
Once a
month
Once every
3 months
Once
every 6
months
A lot A little Not at all
Yes
No
Don’t
Know
03/03/09 - Page 19EXCERPT OF THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE November 16, 2005
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 7:00 p.m.
CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
CHAIR JEANETTE JAMES
Call to Order
The meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair James at 7:03 p.m.
in the Dan Patacchia Room, City Hall.
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Roll Call
Members Present: Commissioners James, Daly Redholtz, Deen, Cooper, Shapiro
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Item A-4.
(8:19 p.m.)
Review Subcommittee report on the need and/or establishment of a Youth Advisory
Council and make a recommendation to City Council.
Bill La Pointe gave the staff report and reported on the progress of the Subcommittee (comprised of
Commissioners Daly Redholtz and James) in this effort. Focus centered on whether there is a need for
a Youth Advisory Council/Commission to handle youth issues, and if so, what would be the costs.
Commissioner Daly Redholtz pointed out that one of the things that became clear in conversations the
Subcommittee had with youth is that many students indicated they were mainly concerned about
school issues and their involvement in school; and that in speaking to teachers, they indicated
students were not aware of how city government works or how to get involved in learning more about
local government.
Commissioner Daly Redholtz also added that rather than forming a new group, we should look at
using the existing Teen Advisory Group, as well as representatives of the Middle School and High
School leadership classes and other interested students whenever youth input is needed. That was
part of the Subcommittee’s recommendation.
Commissioner Deen asked why there was no input from Teen Center youths in this process.
Commissioner James responded to Commissioner Deen’s comment.
Mr. La Pointe mentioned one idea to create interest/involvement that was suggested by the
Subcommittee was to develop a “Round Tables of Civic Affairs Day” event comprised of
representatives from various governmental bodies in a location.
Commissioner Cooper mentioned that most of the High School students who are interested in
learning about government would be involved in the YMCA’s Youth & Government program that
meets regularly at City Hall.
03/03/09 - Page 20Responding to Commissioner Deen’s query, Commissioner Daly Redholtz explained the
Subcommittee went to the schools because there was a larger pool of students who might be
interested, and that it was not the intent of the Subcommittee to ignore the Teen Center kids.
Commissioner James deferred to Mr. La Pointe to elaborate on a suggestion to develop a Web
database on teen information.
Discussion continued. At this time, Commissioner Daly Redholtz proposed a motion to recommend to
the City Council that the Commission does not see the need or the feasibility of a Teen Advisory
Commission at this point, but that the Commission wishes to continue exploring the ideas of 1)
utilizing teen advisory groups at the Middle and High School leadership classes; 2) possibility of a
Round Tables of Civic Affairs Day event; and 3) possibility of a Web database email blasting, etc. as
ways of reaching out to youth.
Commissioner James suggested not using the word “need” as a survey to assess teen needs was never
conducted.
Commissioner Daly Redholtz amended her motion and the following action was taken:
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER DALY REDHOLTZ THAT AT THIS TIME THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A YOUTH
ADVISORY COMMISSION; HOWEVER, THE COMMISSION WOULD LIKE TO FURTHER
EXPLORE 1) USING THE TEEN ADVISORY GROUP OF THE CITY AS WELL AS
REPRESENTATIVES OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CLASSES FOR YOUTH
INPUT; 2) EXPLORATION WITH TEENS AT “A ROUND TABLE OF CIVIC AFFAIRS DAY”; 3)
EXPLORATION OF A WEB DATABASE EMAIL BLAST INFORMATION REQUEST; AND OTHER
IDEAS AS THEY COME UP.
Commissioner James seconded the motion.
Commissioner Deen asked for more information regarding the Youth & Government organization that
Commissioner Cooper had mentioned earlier.
Commissioner Cooper responded that the YMCA Youth & Government is a state wide organization,
with their own governing board who are elected by members, that provides opportunity for youth to
learn about government and legislation.
Commissioner Daly Redholtz said Youth & Government should have been added to her motion. She
noted the organization focuses on state and federal issues rather than local, and since it is sponsored
by YMCA it could serve as an adjunct to the Teen Advisory Group.
Commissioner Deen said he was not comfortable with this idea since we are approaching an election
year. Commissioner James asked Commissioner Deen for clarification regarding his comment.
With no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote on the motion.
AYES: Commissioners James, Daly Redholtz, Cooper, Shapiro
NOES: Commissioner Deen
ABSTAIN: None
The Motion passes by a 4-1 vote.
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03/03/09 - Page 21EXCERPT OF THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 26, 2006
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY, 6:00 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Item A-1
(out of sequence)
Consideration of Establishing a Youth Advisory Commission.
Bill LaPointe, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
gave the staff report.
The following members of the audience addressed the City Council:
Margaret Lindgren
Carlene Brown
Rebecca Rona
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk read written comments submitted by
the following:
Jeanne T. Black
Discussion ensued regarding the recommendation of the Parks and
Recreation Commission. The Parks and Recreation Commission did not
recommend establishing a Youth Advisory Commission. The Parks and
Recreation Commission did recommend exploring the use of the Teen
Advisory Group of the City as well as representatives of the middle
and high school leadership classes for youth input; exploring with
teens a “Round Table of Civic Affairs Day”; and exploring the
development of a web database email blast information request and
other ideas as they come up.
03/03/09 - Page 22Councilmember Rose proposed a motion to support the recommendation
of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Malsin
seconded the motion.
Mayor Silbiger offered the following substitute motion: That a Youth
Advisory Commission be created; the City Council choose five members
each for a total of 15 members on the commission; that the
commission members would receive no stipend; that the commission
would have staff support; and the commission would be funded out of
Council Discretionary funds.
There was no second for Mayor Silbiger’s motion.
Further discussion ensued regarding communicating with other youth
organizations in the City; and the ongoing involvement of the
subcommittee of Parks and Recreation commissioners formed to explore
this issue.
Following discussion, the following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
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03/03/09 - Page 23EXCERPT OF THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 9, 2008
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY, 5:31 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:31 p.m.
Present: D. Scott Malsin, Mayor
Gary Silbiger, Vice Mayor
Christopher Armenta, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
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Item A-1
(out of sequence)
Consideration of the Formation of a Culver City Youth Advisory
Committee (CCYAC)
Staff provided a brief summary of the material of record.
The following members of the audience addressed the City Council:
Karlo Silbiger
Menalik Tafari, Culver City High School student
Rachel Lewis, Culver City High School student
Jeff Cooper, Culver City Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk read written comments
submitted by the following:
Tom Camarella
Councilmember Silbiger gave his reasons for supporting this item and
proposed the following: That the City Council approve the
establishment of a Youth Advisory Committee and establish a budget
of $5,000.00.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding the
previous student shadowing program; costs involved to establish and
run the committee; the impact of a Youth Committee on other programs
and on the work plans; background history of this item; whether the
program was redundant; restructuring existing programs at the Teen
03/03/09 - Page 24Center; obtaining an accurate assessment of interest within the
youth community; and whether it was premature to bring the item to
the City Council.
Further discussion ensued regarding the need to define the structure
and activities of a Youth Council; and having Parks and Recreation
Commission re-evaluate the idea.
Councilmember O’Leary proposed the following substitute motion: To
act on the Roundtable of Civic Affairs Day, develop a web database
and conduct a survey of Youth and Government participants, the Teen
Center and high school students to gauge the interest.
Councilmember Weissman proposed the following substitute motion: To
refer the matter back to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a
needs assessment with a recommendation back to City Council as to
whether a Teen Advisory Council is appropriate, and to determine the
structure, the number of members, and how members are selected.
Further discussion ensued regarding combining the motions; concern
about follow up on City Council decisions; concern that the item
would be defeated for budget reasons; and a desire for a timely
resolution.
At this time, Councilmember Silbiger stated that he would be voting
against the motion because he knows there is a need; he feels that
youth is underserved in this capacity; and he believes the City
should act now to appoint a Youth Committee.
Following discussion, the following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINUE THE PROCESS OF A ROUNDTABLE
OF CIVIC AFFAIRS DAY; DEVELOP A WEB DATABASE; REFER THE MATTER BACK
TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A NEEDS ASSESSMENT WITH A
RECOMMENDATION AS TO WHETHER A TEEN ADVISORY COUNCIL IS APPROPRIATE;
DETERMINE THE STRUCTURE, THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS, AND HOW MEMBERS ARE
SELECTED, WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE READY BY
SEPTEMBER 2008.
AYES: Councilmembers Armenta, O’Leary, Weissman, Malsin
NOES: Councilmember Silbiger
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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03/03/09 - Page 25EXCERPT OF THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE October 27, 2008
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY, 5:36 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:36 p.m.
Present: D. Scott Malsin, Mayor
Gary Silbiger, Vice Mayor
Christopher Armenta, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
--------------------------EXCERPT BEGINS--------------------------
Item A-1
Consideration of the “Youth Perspective Survey” as Recommended by
the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Commission and
Approval of Funding Therefore
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
The following members of the audience addressed the City Council:
Karlo Silbiger; Sandra Davis
Councilmember O’Leary received clarification that appropriated
reserves could be used to fund the survey and he suggested adding a
comment section to the survey.
Councilmember Silbiger spoke of the success of the youth advisory
committee that he formed several years back and clarified that other
youth groups in the City did not deal with City issues.
At this time, Councilmember Silbiger proposed the following motion:
That the City Council approve the Youth Advisory Committee with
direction to staff to bring back an item on its formation including
input from the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission.
Councilmember Armenta seconded Councilmember Silbiger’s motion.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
including contact information in the survey so students can be
contacted to serve if interested; working with the school district;
posting the survey online; whether this Committee was needed as
there are other groups available; concern that money used for the
survey could be better used somewhere else; concern that Culver City
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ATTACHMENT Cyouth attending schools outside the district be included in the
survey as well; the work of the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Commission on the survey and the desire for Council
feedback; and reasons for delays to the item.
Councilmember O’Leary proposed the following substitute motion:
That the City Council move forward with the survey with contact
information required and a statement included on the survey that it
would be used as a tool by which the City Council will determine
whether a Youth Advisory Committee is created.
Councilmember Weissman seconded Councilmember O’Leary’s substitute
motion.
Further discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding clarification that the survey would be a general interest
survey as statistically valid surveys are more difficult to do; a
suggestion to make contact information optional as requiring it
could deter participation; the importance of targeting the entire
student population; concerns with the validity of responses if
identification is not required; whether to ask for specific ages
rather than an age range; a suggestion to ask what City issues they
are interested in and whether they have ever participated in
volunteer work before; asking what their vision is of what a youth
advisory committee would do; alternate places to survey such as the
Teen Center, YMCA, and West Los Angeles College.
Discussion continued regarding suggestions of other ways to reach
out to Culver City youth; concerns with spending money on this
Committee when the City has other pressing financial issues;
providing a space to indicate interest in serving on the Youth
Advisory Committee with contact information; and concerns with
allocating too much money to the survey.
Following discussion, the following substitute motion was proposed
and voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ALLOCATION FROM THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROPRIATED RESERVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,350.00 TO THE PRCS
ACCOUNT 10130100.512100; AND MAKE REVISIONS TO THE PROPOSED “YOUTH
PERSPECTIVE SURVEY.”
AYES: Councilmembers Armenta, O’Leary, Silbiger, Weissman
NOES: Mayor Malsin
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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