REPORT TO THE CITY OF FRESNO YOUTH COMMISSION
August 5, 2020
FROM: Jose Espinoza, Program Coordinator
Youth Leadership Institute
BY: Marco Martinez, Senior Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
SUBJECT
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Updates, discussion and actions pertaining to the COVID-19 Pandemic in relation to matters concerning youth issues, including, but not limited to back-to-school education materials, equipment, and resources
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RECOMMENDATION
The Fresno Youth Commission approved a Town Hall Report detailing recommendations and actions to assist youth in the City of Fresno during the COVID-19 Pandemic. It is recommended the Youth Commission continue to make recommendations to City officials in relation to youth impacts during the pandemic.
BACKGROUND
The Fresno Youth Commission hosted a virtual Town Hall on May 6, 2020 to provide a safe space for youth of the City of Fresno to interact, ask questions, and make recommendations to government officials in regards to issues important to youth in relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Over 65 members of the public participated in virtual Town Hall.
At the Town Hall, the commission directed the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee to create a Town Hall report and to forward the report to City officials. However, given the success of the Town Hall and the high participation of youth, a special meeting is convened to further discuss the recommendations and ideas shared at the Town Hall before the report is sent to City Officials.
On May 15, 2020, the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee finalized the Town Hall Report. The report summarizes the Town Hall and provides the City with recommendations to better serve youth in the City of Fresno during the pandemic. The report was sent to City officials on May 15, 2020.
Recently, several commissioners met with Councilmember Soria to discuss and offer budget recommendations. Those recommendations will be discussed on June 9, 2020 with the entire commission.
On June 9, 202...
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