Santa Monica

City Council

March 26, 2024 Order of Business 16 #C

Agenda Item C

16.C. Request of Mayor Brock and Vice Mayor Negrete that the City Manager, City\nAttorney, and City Clerk develop and return to City Council with\nrecommendations to establish a Youth Commission (or Council) based on\nbest practices. The City currently engages youth at PAL (Youth Leadership\nCouncil), Virginia Avenue Park (Teen Leadership Council), and the Library\n(Teen Leadership Council) and a Youth Commission (or Council) would\nrepresent an opportunity to expand opportunities for youth to be involved in\ncity government. In addition to evaluating a Youth Commission (or Council),\nthe City Manager and City Attorney are also encouraged to explore other\nopportunities such as evaluating the potential to add dedicated seats for\nyouth on existing boards or commissions.