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EHRAC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Receive a Report from the Youth Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (2) If So Desired, Discuss and Consider Approval of the Report’s Recommendations; and (3) Determine Next Steps as Deemed Necessary.
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Meeting Date: May 20, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Michelle Hamilton/Human Resources
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/19/2025); (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (05/19/2025); (E-Mail) All City Staff (05/19/2025)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Human Resources Director (05/16/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC) (1) receive a report from the Youth Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (2) if so desired, discuss and consider approval of the report’s recommendations; and (3) determine next steps as deemed necessary.
BACKGROUND
At the September 17, 2024, Special Meeting, EHRAC achieved consensus to create a Youth Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee and appoint Chair Bano and Members Valverde, Mora-Fattorini, and Renteria thereto. The Youth Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee will explore the idea of creating and/or recommending the creation of a Youth Advisory Committee for the City of Culver City.
At the October 22, 2024, Regular Meeting, EHRAC achieved consensus to hear a report from the Youth Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee at the November 19, 2024, Special Meeting.
As reported by the Youth Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee, a number of cities already have youth advisory councils. Some of these cities include the City of Los Angeles, the City of Long Beach, and Palos Verdes. See links to these programs contained within the Youth Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report. (Attachment 1)
It is the belief of the Youth Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee that a City of Culver City Youth Advisory Committee would benefit the City by:
● Addressing youth specific issues directly with youth;
● Increasing community engagement;
● Building partnerships and developing mentorships;
● Helping to develop future leaders; and
● Creating a more inclusive environment.
At the November 19, 2025, Special Meeting EHRAC reached consensus to hear a report from the Youth Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee at the January 28, 2025, Regular Meeting.
On January 17, 2025, the Youth Advisory Board Ad Hoc Subcommittee report was deferred to a later date. Consensus was reached to hear the report at the April 22, 2025, Regular Meeting.
At the April 22, 2025, Regular Meeting, EHRAC reached consensus to push the item to the May 20, 2025, Special Meeting.
DISCUSSION
EHRAC will review, discuss and consider approval the Youth Advisory Board Ad Hoc Subcommittee’s report/recommendations (Attachment 2), and determine next steps as deemed necessary
• Consideration of Relevant research on surrounding local Youth Advisory boards/committees; and
• Process and steps involved in creating a CBC
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Currently, there is no associated fiscal impact with this agenda item.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2025-04-22_ATT1_Youth Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report_11072025
2. 2025-04-22_ATT2_Youth Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report_04112025
MOTION
That the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee:
1. Receive and file a report from the Youth Advisory Board Ad Hoc Subcommittee;
2. If so desired, discuss and consider approval of the report’s recommendations; and
3. Determine the next steps as deemed necessary.