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CityCouncil | 2020-10-20 | 13 | Councilmember Daysog expressed support for incorporating leadership council's from each school; stated the leadership council may nominate those to serve on the Youth Commission; student leadership councils tend to represent a breadth of the student body and interact with students. Stated that he did not have the opportunity as a young person to be involved in different committees and commissions; some committees and commissions did not exist; outlined past Police violence incidents toward youths and the lack of youth commissions; discussed issues which impact young people; stated a youth-led venue may also benefit from having voices on the Planning Board, Social Services Human Relations Board or other boards and commissions; expressed support for the work of youth groups in Alameda: Rasheed Shabazz, Alameda Vice Mayor Knox White expressed support for the staff recommendation; stated the previous Youth Commission was de-commissioned due to lack of youth staff; expressed concern about over formalizing the commission; stated a Brown Act body may not be the best way to engage and gain input; outlined a speech given at Island High School; noted youth groups are busy; stated Council and staff should identify a way to engage a youth-led official Council; the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) has student school board members; questioned whether there are ways to partner with AUSD; expressed concern about Brown Act constraints being stifling and overly formal. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is excited for the possibility of a Youth Commission; expressed support for less input from Council; stated some young people will not necessarily work within the framework of a youth leadership council; expressed support for information put out far and wide across the Island to allow many to apply; stated young people are serving on the policing subcommittees. Councilmember Vella stated the scope should not be limited based off other elections; there are different types of leadership and some students lead on issues, yet do not attend high schools in Alameda; Council and staff should create a space where different voices can be heard. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether a motion is needed. The Recreation and Parks Director responded staff has received direction from Council and will meet with youth organizers to return with a clear framework. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would like to ensure the Council direction includes providing members with transit and technology options. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft recessed the meeting at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:20 p.m. *** Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 20, 2020 12 | CityCouncil/2020-10-20.pdf |