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PRCSC - Discussion Regarding Options to Involve One or More Youth Representatives in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission.
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Meeting Date: August 7, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Corey Lakin/PRCS Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6682
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission & Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Updates (07/30/18 & 08/03/18); (Social Media) Nexdoor (07/30/18)
Department Approval: Corey Lakin, PRCS Director (08/01/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Commission discuss options to involve one or more youth representatives in the PRCS Commission.
BACKGROUND
At the March 26, 2018 City Council meeting, staff was given direction to have all City Commissions, Boards and Committees review and make recommendations regarding how to be more inclusive and add different voices to the City's process. Specifically, the PRCS Commission was asked to discuss adding a Youth Seat and a Senior Seat. One suggestion was that the PRCS Commission might have some designated or "preferred" seats to add these members. It was stated that, for example, the Youth Member could be appointed by the Culver City Unified School District or through the standard PRCS Commission City application process. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee could be used as a template since that body does have designated seats for members of representative community groups. This issue of youth representation was raised again at the June 25, 2018 City Council meeting when PRCS Commissioner addressed the City Council during the City Council Appointments Agenda Item.
DISCUSSION
At both o...
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