CC - Item 4N - Appointment of the Youth Advisory CommitteeROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JUNE 13, 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.
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.
At the February 28, 2023 meeting, the City Council appointed four applicants to the Youth
Advisory Committee. These appointees represent Rosemead High School and San Gabriel High
School. All exemplified great qualities that will benefit the Youth Advisory Committee and the
City of Rosemead. Unfortunately, one of the members notified staff that he had moved out of
the City of Rosemead and would no longer be able to serve on the Committee.
The Department continues to recruit for the vacant positions on the Committee and has
successfully identified two additional applicants for your consideration.
Katelynn Kim
Katelynn is currently a junior at Rosemead High School. Katelynn believes that one area the
Advisory Committee could address is teen mental health. She has witnessed her friends and
peers becoming overwhelmed by deadlines, extracurricular activities, and even personal matters.
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City Council Meeting
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She believes that improving mental health at adolescence is crucial for creating a thriving future.
She would also like to advocate for youth to use their voices and be confident in speaking up on
matters that pertain to them. She would like to host a public speaking lecture to encourage youth
to speak their minds and take action to bring about necessary changes.
Ryan Cheung
Ryan is currently a senior at Rosemead High School. He is interested in helping the youth in the
community be aware of their mental health by providing educational opportunities. He also
wants to address issues such as youth crime, gang violence and bullying in our schools.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the appointments of Katelynn Kim and Ryan
Cheung 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 oe cing
Director of Parks aVd Recreation