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Commission supports youth survey, staff to help refine outreach and report back
Summary
The Community Services Commission backed a staff‑assisted plan to survey local youth about programming gaps; Commissioner Moore will lead outreach with staff support and a follow‑up report is expected in fall 2025.
The South Pasadena Community Services Commission agreed Monday to support a staff‑backed effort to survey young residents about gaps in the city’s youth programming and return findings to the commission for follow‑up.
Program specialist Jordan and Community Services Deputy Director Melissa Snyder told commissioners the department already runs Camp Med, counselor‑in‑training and seasonal classes but has identified potential gaps for preteens and teens, particularly ages 12‑14. Commissioner Moore, who the commission designated to gather youth perspectives, said she drafted a Google Form to collect input and recommended combining an online survey with one or more in‑person meetings to refine results.
Staff offered to work with Moore to condense and distribute the survey through city social media, the city website, library and school district channels; Snyder said staff can assist with outreach and later present aggregated findings. Commissioners suggested keeping the initial survey short, using “check‑all‑that‑apply” and multiple distribution methods (school bulletins, QR codes at the library, PTSA emails). Commissioner Field recommended asking simple awareness questions (e.g., “Did you know the city offers programs?”) to identify outreach gaps.
No action vote was required. Staff agreed to refine the survey with Commissioner Moore, explore distribution through the school district and bring a follow‑up report in fall 2025.
