2026-07-28 EMYAC Meeting Minutes_DRAFT
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D R A F T REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES El Mirage Senior Center 14010 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage, AZ 85335 6:00 PM - JULY 28, 2026 1. ROLL CALL Present: Tyler Bomba; Jesus Garcia-Perez; Risi Pena; Carmen Perez-Chavez; Christian Ponce; Vice Chair Brennan Torres-Campbell Absent: Lyndon Julun; Cindy Le; Chairperson Gabrielle Rivero 2. CALL TO ORDER - 6:04 PM 3. PRESENTATION 1. Presentation: Draft E-bike ordinance review El Mirage Police Department Sergeant Culp and Officer Patterson provided an overview and presentation of the draft E-bike and E-scooter ordinance. Parks and Recreation Director Sean VonRoenn shared that this Ordinance will be discussed at an upcoming Council Work Session and subsequent Council Meeting for approval. The EMYAC is encouraged to provide a summary of comments related to the review of the draft Ordinance. 4. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be voted on with one motion. If discussion is desired regarding any Consent Agenda Item, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately. 1. Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the El Mirage Youth Advisory Commission meeting held Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Commissioner Ponce moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, seconded by Commissioner Pena. Motion passed (6/0) 5. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Discussion: 2026-27 Projects / Initiatives implementation The Commission discussed Mental Health, Teen Gun Violence, and Drug Abuse as projects and initiatives of concern in the El Mirage community. Sgt. Culp and Officer Patterson helped facilitate the conversation and lend information and guidance on these topics. Information included the manner in which youth acquire drugs and guns, as well as gun safety. Discussion included outreach and the likelihood of youth confiding in other youth rather than confiding in an adult, and the overarching topic of mental health. Regan Jepson, Community Partnership Administrator provided information on September as Suicide Prevention Month and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7, free, and confidential. The Commissioners were asked to do research to bring back to the next meeting on their proposed initiatives of Mental Health, Teen Gun Violence, and Drug Abuse. 2. Consideration and action to select a branding sticker for the 2026-27 theme of "Young Voices, Big Impact." The Commission reviewed the sticker design options provided. Commissioner Ponce moved to approve Option #8 with the lighting bolt as the preferred option, seconded by Commissioner Garcia-Perez. Motion passed (6/0) 3. Upcoming Events & Important Dates As presented. 6. STAFF COMMENTS & SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS The Commission may not act upon any matter in the Staff Comments & Summary of Current Events, but may have general comments or questions. Regan Jepson, Community Partnership Administrator, shared volunteering opportunities. 7. COMMISSION SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS The Commission members may not discuss or act upon any matter in the summary unless the specific matter is properly noticed for legal action. None. 8. ADJOURNMENT - 7:52 PM I hereby certify the aforementioned minutes are a true and accurate record of the Regular El Mirage City Council Meeting held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and a quorum was present. 2 of 2 Regular Meeting - EMYAC Agenda July 28, 2026