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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-2024 YAC Agenda PacketDublin Senior Center VZ9 7600 AmValley Blvd. Dublin, CA 94568 vwvw.dublin.ca.gov DUBLIN C A L I F 0 R N I A Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Location: Dublin Senior Center 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Dublin, CA 94568 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, the public is permitted to address the Youth Advisory Committee on non- agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Committee may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the Recording Secretary's Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future Youth Advisory Committee agenda. The exceptions under which the Committee MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3). 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items are typically non -controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the Youth Advisory Committee with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the Youth Advisory Committee who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Chair to remove the item. 4.1 Approval of the November 13, 2024, Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes The Committee will consider approving the November 13, 2024, Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting minutes. December 11, 2024 Dublin Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Agenda 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the November 13, 2024, Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Minutes of November 13, 2024 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Youth Mental Health Forum Post -Event Discussion The Committee will discuss the 2024 Youth Mental Health Forum. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the event, note successes, and recommend areas to improve for future events. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Youth Mental Health Forum Flyer Attachment 2 - Youth Mental Health Forum Program 7. STAFF AND COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS Brief information only reports from Committee Members and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by Committee Members related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234). 8. ADJOURNMENT This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132) (ADA), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability -related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk's Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility. Agenda materials that become available within 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and after publishing of the agenda, will be available at Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, and will be posted on the City's website at www.dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings. Mission The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe, secure, and sustainable environment, fosters new opportunities, and champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. December 11, 2024 Dublin Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Agenda 2 2 X Slo DUBLI N I -�) _r" . STAFF REPORT YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE: December 11, 2024 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members Agenda Item 4.1 FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SU B.FCT : Approval of the November 13, 2024, Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Prepared by.• Shalini Reddy, Senior Office Assistant EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Youth Advisory Committee will consider approving the November 13, 2024, Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the November 13, 2024, Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The Youth Advisory Committee will consider approval of the minutes from the November 13, 2024, Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Committee Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Minutes of the November 13, 2024, Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Page 1 of 1 3 Attachment I �t MINUTES OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE DUBLIN Regular Meeting: November 13, 2024 C A L I F 0 R N I A A Regular Meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee was held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Dublin Senior Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by Youth Advisory Committee Chairperson Santos. 1) CALL TO ORDERAND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Attendee Name Status Yma Santos, Chairperson Present Danica Molnar, Vice Chairperson Present William Chen, Committee Member Present Sanjana Gidwani, Committee Member Present Adi Jain, Committee Member Present Dhruv Kothari, Committee Member Present Alexander (Alex) McComb, Committee Member Present Shriyadita Poduval, Committee Member Present Akshata Santhanakrishnan, Committee Member Present Arham Shah, Committee Member Present Deven Shah, Committee Member Absent Kaitlin Weiss, Committee Member Present Kaitlyn Maskey, Committee Member Present Kashvi Gupta, Alternate Committee Member Present Ryan Banerjee, Alternate Committee Member Present Nithila Sadheesh, PCSC Student Rep Present 2) PRESEN TAT 10 N S— N one. 3) PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Gardner, Teen Librarian, reported on the Dublin Library's December 2024 calendar of events, highlighting a Winter Reading Challenge, Holiday Book Sale, and an upcoming short film screening. 4) CO N SEN T CALEN DAR YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING November 13, 2024 4 4.1) Approved October 9, 2024, Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion by Vice Chairperson Molnar, seconded by Committee Member Jain, and by a unanimous vote, the Committee adopted the Consent Calendar. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Danica Molnar, Vice Chairperson SECOND: Adi Jain, Committee Member AYES: Santos, Molnar, Chen, Gidwani, Jain, Kothari, McComb, Poduval, Santhanakrishnan, A. Shah, Weiss, Maskey, Gupta ABSENT: D. Shah 5) UNFINISHED BUSINESS- None. 6) NEW BUSINESS 6.1) Ad Hoc Committees Updates and Discussion The Committee received updates on the activities of the Youth Mental Health Forum, KidVenture Night, Benefit Concert, and the Youth Entrepreneur Fair Ad Hoc Committees. 7) STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS The Committee and Staff gave information only reports. 8) ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Santos adjourned the meeting at 7:33 PM. ATTEST: Nicki Wanzenried Recreation Coordinator Yma Santos Youth Advisory Committee Chairperson YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING November 13, 2024 4i 2 VM DUBLI N CALIFORNIA STAFF REPORT Youth Advisory Committee DATE: December 11, 2024 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SU 13,1ECT: Youth Mental Health Forum Post -Event Discussion Prepared by: Nicki Wanzenried, Recreation Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Committee will discuss the 2024 Youth Mental Health Forum. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Agenda Item 6.1 Discuss the event, note successes, and recommend areas to improve for future events. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The Youth Advisory Committee hosted the Youth Mental Health Forum (Forum) on November 14, 2024, at the Shannon Community Center. The Forum targeted middle and high -school -aged youth and their parents. Panelists included a local therapist, school resource officer, counselor, and Dublin Middle and High School students. Panelists provided an overview of mental health issues, answered questions, and discussed coping strategies. The Forum also included local organizations as table sponsors, providing further information and resources for attendees. These organizations included Tri-Valley NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Dublin Police Services Behavioral Health Unit, Dublin High School NAMI, Z-Cares Foundation, Social Edge, and Psychology's Stage. There were approximately 90 people in attendance, a 20% increase from the 2023 Youth Mental Health Forum. The Youth Mental Health Ad Hoc Committee planned the Forum, solicited panelists and table sponsors, and created a video for advertising. The event was advertised at Dublin Middle and High Schools, through social media, table sponsor websites, and The Wave digital displays. Pagel of 2 STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Committee Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Youth Mental Health Forum Flyer 2) Youth Mental Health Forum Program Page 2 of 2 7 INAttachment VM DUBLI N C A L I F 0 R N I A The City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee is pleased to host the Ingi I fall 11211111 illki I iL Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Shannon Community Center 11600 Shannon Avenue, Dublin CA 94568 The Youth Mental Health Forum is for middle school and high school youth and their parents. Panelists will include school counselors, local therapists, teachers, coaches, and others who work with youth, providing an overview of mental health issues youth experience, as well as coping strategies. Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Discussion topics may include anxiety, depression, isolation, and other mental health struggles. Scan the QR code to submit your questions anonymously before the event. �.F •, For more information about this and other events hosted by the Youth Advisory �r Committee please email youthadvisory@dublin.ca.gov. Mir © Il n nil Tri-ValleyEl National Alliance -Mental Illness • i0 y�SSi SOCIAL EDGE@ k 7t- r. Nil z cares.. The City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee identified the need for an event that addresses mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, isolation, and other mental health struggles that youth experience. The Committee planned the event, solicited panelists, and advertised it. Panelists include school counselors, local therapists, teachers, coaches, organization leaders, and others who work with youth to provide an overview of mental health issues and coping strategies. The question and answer portion of the program is an opportunity for the public to ask questions and for students and parents who have experienced mental health issues to share their stories. Both students and parents are encouraged to participate. Thank you for joining the discussion as we work toward ending the stigma of talking about youth mental health. PROGRAM 6:00 PM Doors open, sponsor and partner tables open 6:15 PM Welcome and introductions 6:25 PM Youth Advisory Committee Questions to Panelists 7:00 PM Break 7:15 PM Audience Questions 7:40 PM Reception RESOURCE ORGANIZATIONS HOSTING TABLES Dublin Police Services — Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) 925-833-6670 National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Tri-Valley www.nami-tri-valley.org Dublin High School NAMI Club dublinnami@gmail.com Social Edge www.mysocialedge.com Z-Cares Foundation www.zcares.org Psychology's Stage psychstageofficial@gmail.com Attachment 2 '�t DUBLI N C A L I F 0 R N I A YOUT0110 MENHEALT011 FORUM Hosted by the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00-8:30 PM Shannon Community Center 11600 Shannon Avenue, Dublin 94568 Doors Open — 6:00 PM Program Begins — 6:15 PM Reception to follow Thank You to our Community Partners RMI Tri-Vallcy � 4P ..�.. F e1 SOCIAL EDGE-0 z cares. Attachment 2 Cathy Chen — Student Sergeant Chris Shepard Cathy Chen is a Junior at Dublin High School. The topic of mental Sergeant Shepard supervises the Dublin Police Services Crime health has always been very important to Cathy. She has interned for Prevention/School Resource Officer Unit. He responds to various calls the Youth Mental Health Academy, volunteered for NAMI Tri-Valley, and for service at schools within the City of Dublin, as well as providing is a Mind Out Loud Student Representative. Beyond this, she has past community programs such as the Neighborhood Watch program, Youth experiences that have shaped her to become passionate about mental Academy, Police Explorer program, and the Citizens Academy. Sergeant health, especially among adolescents. Shepard's unit is also part of the City's homeless outreach team that makes contact with Dublin's unhoused population and provides Sophie Wang — Student resources through our community -based partner, CityServe. Many of A passionate advocate for mental health, Sophie Wang is an eighth our unhoused population suffers from mental health -related issues. grader and a member of PEAC (a class focused on educating students on mental health) at Fallon Middle School. She cares deeply about issues such as loneliness, body image, and suicide prevention due to her own past experiences with anxiety and struggles with self-worth. In her spare time, she enjoys art, reading, running, and listening to Taylor Swift's music on repeat. Fiona Fong — Student Fiona Fong is currently a Junior at Dublin High School. Having grown up as a fairly reserved individual who find solace in illustration and music, she has always encouraged others to explore forms of media and art especially as they are struggling with their metal health. She looks forward to being a part of this year's Youth Mental Health Forum. Minal Doshi — Pediatric Social Worker Minal Doshi is a seasoned Pediatric Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in early intervention, developmental disabilities, and mental health, particularly with diverse populations. She currently works in Pediatrics at Palo Alto Medical Foundation in the Dublin and Danville clinics, providing short-term mental health support to patients ages 2-19. Michael Chavarria — Fallon Middle School Wellness Counselor Michael Chavarria is a wellness counselor at Fallon Middle School, passionate about empowering students to navigate adolescence. In his first year in this role, he aims to create a supportive environment for mental well-being and resilience. Previously, he taught U.S. History at Los Banos Junior High and completed a two-year counseling internship at both Los Banos junior High and High School. Motivated by the need for male role models in counseling, he seeks to positively influence students, especially boys facing challenges in expressing themselves. Drawing from his own experiences, Michael believes in the potential of every young person to overcome struggles and succeed. He looks forward to collaborating with peers at the Youth Mental Health Forum to enhance youth mental health. 10