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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 8, 2018 Page 2 Councilmember Willmus agreed the extension is conditional upon agreement from Mr. Quick. Councilmember Laliberte recalled that last year the Council began requiring background checks for all adult Commissioners who would be serving with youth Commissioners. City Manager Trudgeon confirmed that all members of the Parks and Recreation Commission as well as the Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commis- sion, have received background checks, and all new members will continue to be subject to background checks as well. With regard to background checks, Councilmember McGehee asked particularly whether the youth on the commissions will also receive background checks, since they may be working with young children. She recounted a recent news report from National Public Radio which reported sexual abuse happing to mentally challenged folks by 12- and 13-year-olds. City Manager Trudgeon responded he is unsure whether City staff can access the records of anyone under the age of 18, but that staff will look into it. Mayor Roe agreed that anyone working with children should have some scrutiny with regard to backgrounds,to the degree it is possible. Willmus moved, Etten seconded, to appoint Joey Quick to serve as Youth Commissioner on the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term that ex- pires July 31,2019, subject to Mr. Quick's approval of such time frame. Roll Call Ayes: Laliberte, McGehee, Willmus, Etten, and Roe. Nays: None. 7. Business Items a. Receive Update on Community Health Awareness Team (CHAT) Regarding Community Transportation Issues City Manager Trudgeon introduced two presenters, Scott Olson and Sara Barsel. Ms. Barsel, co-founder of CHAT, recognized several other team members in at- tendance who serve on the transportation subgroup. Ms. Barsel recalled that transportation has been one of the top 5 issues that arises in surveys. She described transportation as a key issue to mental health, as it af- fects access to healthy food as well as socialization. In September 2017, discus- sions began to see what was currently available and what could be done. Ms.