CC - Item 5E - Appointment to the Youth Advisory CommitteeROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER_
DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2023
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SUMMARY
The City has continued to solicit applications for the Youth Advisory Committee, which will
advise the City Council on matters pertaining to youth. The Youth Advisory Committee is
overseen by the Parks and Recreation Department and will submit an annual update to the City
Council. Staff recommends that the City Council appoint the candidates that are listed in this
report.
DISCUSSION
At the September 27, 2022 meeting, the City Council approved that the reestablished Youth
Advisory Committee would be responsible for the following:
• Advising City Council on matters pertaining to youth,
• Promoting efforts that improve the welfare of Rosemead youth,
• Educating the community regarding youth -related issues, and
• Educating Rosemead youth and their families about available services, resources, and
programs.
There are currently four members of the Youth Advisory Committee which represent Rosemead
High School. All exemplify great qualities that benefit the Youth Advisory Committee and the
City of Rosemead.
The Department continues to recruit for the vacant positions on the Committee and has
successfully identified two additional applicants for your consideration.
Kristen Kim
Kristen is currently a freshman at Rosemead High School. Kristen believes that one area the
Advisory Committee could address is teen mental health. As part of the Committee, she hopes to
make the environment in our community more positive by providing educational opportunities
and events.
AGENDA ITEM 5.E
City Council Meeting
November 14, 2023
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Kyan Chau
Kyan is currently a senior at Rosemead High School. She is concerned about the lack of career
support and higher-level education advising in the City of Rosemead. She is interested in
providing outreach to local elementary and middle schools to provide more information on
college education and higher learning.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the appointments of Kristen Kim and Kyan
Chau to the Youth Advisory Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT
Only staff costs are anticipated in association with Youth Advisory Committee activities. These
will be absorbed within the current Parks and Recreation Department Budget.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
The project is consistent with the Strategic Plan's Goal B of Responsive and Inclusive City,
included under step 2 Actions, as a guiding principle for continuing to provide quality services
that are inclusive and responsive to meet the challenging needs of the diverse community.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification.
Prepared By:
Tom Boecking
Director of Park and Recreation