(Cathedral City) – In an effort to increase youth input into the city’s projects and activities, the Cathedral City Council is inviting students to participate on several of its commissions and committees. “This will bring a fresh youth perspective to our commissions and committees that advise the council from Public arts to Planning,” said Mayor Kathleen J. DeRosa.
Cathedral City and Thousand Palms high school students are eligible. To apply, students should go to the City Clerk’s website and click Commission/Committee application, complete the application and return it to the Cathedral City Clerk at 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, 92234.
The applications will be forwarded to the City Council, and the council members will interview the applicants and make appointments. “This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to engage in our community and to have a say in its direction. I look forward to their participation,” said Councilman Greg Pettis.
The list of committees and commissions available are:
The Architectural Review Committee meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Its purpose is to review landscape and architectural design of proposed developments.
The Finance Advisory Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Its purpose is to find ways to develop revenue enhancement and diversification strategies.
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the first Tuesday of October, December, February and April. Its purpose is to assess parks and recreation needs and make recommendation to the city council regarding the Parks Master Plan.
The Planning Commission meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission members review proposals for development.
The Public Arts Commission meets on the second Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. The commission recommends to the city council plans for acquiring, displaying and maintaining art purchased through development fees.
The Streets and Transportation Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Commissioners advise the city council regarding traffic circulation and traffic safety.
Students who are accepted will not be allowed to vote but can participate in discussion and activities. Applications are due Wednesday, February 29, 2012. For more information call 760-770-0346.
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