The submission also gave support to the introduction of water meters in the district, as well as the introduction of a food and green waste collection service, but noted some concerns regarding both.
Water meters could negatively impact larger families, the submission stated.
"Due to the large number of people - and therefore a larger consumption of water - larger families would have to pay higher amounts for water, which may add to an already struggling financial situation."
Alena told councillors this could impact young people in those households as this could reduce the amount of money in the family to pay for needs such as school stationery or sports fees.
Youth councillors submitted something they termed a "large family leeway" could combat this, proposing larger families would only be "fined" for their water consumption after a set amount was used. Smart meters were another option proposed in the submission to help people understand their water usage and encourage water conservation.
When it came to green and food waste collection, youth councillors supported the concept but had concerns about the bins to be used.
"We believe residents in Stratford may use the green waste bins as an easy way of removing excess rubbish rather than for the intended purpose."
Councillor Grant Boyde commended Alena on the presentation before asking if there were plans for youth councillors to come to council meetings, noting councillors had attended youth council meetings in the past.
"I can't speak for anyone other than myself," Alena said, adding there was a plan for some youth councillors to attend a meeting next month.
Disclaimer: Editor Ilona Hanne is married to the CEO of Stratford District Council.