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Brian Silva, 4156 Payne Road, thanked Council for proposing this Commission and felt <br />it would do a lot of good as well as accomplish much for the youth of the city. I-Ie asked that <br />appointments not be made just from leadership students. He referred to the two year terms and <br />asked how a senior could participate. If this is approved, how long before the Commission <br />starts working? He believed having one adult on the Commission was a good idea. The <br />experience of working on the Rage Festival showed that students have good ideas, but there <br />were some things they didn't know how to do or who to contact and the adults assisted in that <br />regard. Also there were problems with signing contracts because they were not 18. He <br />supported including 8th graders. Half of the committee chairs in the Rage Festival were 8th <br />graders. <br /> <br /> Mayor Tarvet indicated it was not the intention to only include leadership students. <br />Council will solicit participation from a broad range of the community. He felt there were ways <br />for seniors to participate without having a two year commitment if that is a problem. He agreed <br />with including an adult. <br /> <br /> Larry Levin, 3 178 Weymouth Court, complimented Brian Silva for his work on the Rage <br />Festival and felt his questions were relevant. He_strongly supported the staff report including <br />the recommended composition of the commission. He felt it was very important that this <br />Commission be run by the young adults and that they bring their recommendations before the <br />Council like other Commissions. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pico asked about payment to the various existing Commissioners and why this <br />Commission is not proposed to be compensated. <br /> <br /> Ms. Acosta indicated compensation was not addressed one way or the other. However, <br />she felt it was not appropriate for this Commission. Most of the commissions are compensated, <br />and some members are proposing to donate the salary back to the City. The compensation is <br />intended to cover expenses, and it is not anticipated the Youth Commission will have the same <br />kinds of expenses. The City would pay for the things the students want to do. She was also <br />concerned that a student may be attracted to the Commission because there was some small <br />compensation. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dennis was glad the Commission would report to the City Council and was <br />interested in what it would have to say. <br /> <br /> Ms. Micheloff indicated a variety of students would bc involved to represent every <br />segment of the youth community. She felt they were innovative, open and forthright and would <br />have good suggestions for how to serve the youth better. She was looking forward to working <br />with them. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarvet was glad to see this happening and felt it was long overdue. He also wanted <br />wide participation. He hoped for a large group of applicants. <br /> <br />12/05/95 -7- <br /> <br /> <br />