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Ms. Michelotti appreciated the flowers and acknowledgements sent by all in regards to her husband's recent medical emergency. She said he is recuperating fine. Valerie Hurst, from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey Committee, gave a brief overview of the steps taken in obtaining the "Pleasanton Youth Risk Behavior Survey". She said many positive aspects appeared in the report. In almost every category, Pleasanton teens were at or slightly below the national norm. In the area of exercise and health education, Pleasanton teens scored above the norm. However, even though the scores are normal or above, the worst possible thing would be to ignore any risky behaviors. Carolyn Jennings, also from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey Committee, went over the results of the "Pleasanton Youth Risk Behavior Survey." She said the Committee decided to make some recommendations: 1) to administer the survey as soon as possible and then every two years; 2) form a Youth Task Force comprised of representatives from the Youth Commission, the Youth Collaborative, Human Services Commission, City Council, School Board and administration, Youth Survey Committee members and at large community members that would include representatives from businesses, ministry, mental and medical health. The task force should work as equal partners to help implement a youth master plan. The system will need paid staff and a professional facilitator to guide and support this task. The Committee is looking for support of the plan to go forward in developing a master youth plan for Pleasanton. The Committee will submit a written proposal in the near future of a plan that will help lead and steer the task force. Ms. Ayala commented she had attended the forum and press conference and was impressed with the presentations done by the students. She thanked the Committee for its hard work. Mayor Tarver said he was glad to see this survey was finally being done. He was looking forward to the Committee' s recommendations about how to address the issues that have been identified. Ms. Michelotti said this is a good way for the City Council, the School District, and other groups to become involved with the youth in the community. She said the Youth Collaborative Committee has done a wonderful job and thanked the members for their efforts. David Wright, Civic Arts Commissioner, gave a presentation on the proposed art sculpture for Centennial Park and described the process taken to determine the finalist. The piece selected, Albus, means "white light from the sun" and was created by Diana Pompelly Bates, a local artist. He explained the process now will be to get as many people involved in getting reactions to the art work. The plan is to have presentations before the Human Services Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Civic Arts Commission and then offer the art work to service organizations for display. He expected to bring the recommendation back to · - Council in January or February for a final determination. He asked if Council had any Pleasanton City Council 12/02/97 Minutes 4