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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-25 YAC Agenda PacketDublin Senior Center 7600 Amador Valley Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Location: Dublin Senior Center 7600 Amador Valley Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 Regular Meeting 7:00 PM 1. 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 October 8, 2025 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes The Committee will consider approving the October 8, 2025 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting minutes. November 12, 2025 Dublin Youth Advisory Committee Agenda 1. 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the minutes of the October 8, 2025 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting. Staff Report Attachment 1 -October 8, 2025 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting 4.2 Approval of the October 15, 2025, Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes The Committee will consider approving the October 15, 2025, Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the October 15, 2025, Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting. Staff Report Attachment 1 - October 15, 2025, Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Ad Hoc Committees Updates and Discussion The Committee will receive updates on the activities of various Ad Hoc Committees, including the Youth Mental Health Forum and the Sister City partnership with Bray, Ireland’s Youth Advisory Committee. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the updates from the Youth Mental Health Forum and the Sister City partnership with Bray, Ireland’s Youth Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Committee. Staff Report 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. November 12, 2025 Dublin Youth Advisory Committee Agenda 2. 2 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. November 12, 2025 Dublin Youth Advisory Committee Agenda 3 3 STAFF REPORT YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Page 1 of 1 Agenda Item 4.1 DATE: November 12, 2025 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Approval of the October 8, 2025 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Prepared by: Crystal McLean, Senior Office Assistant EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Committee will consider approving the October 8 2025, Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the October 8, 2025, Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The Youth Advisory Committee will consider approval of the minutes from October 8, 2025 Regular Meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Committee Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Minutes of the October 8, 2025, Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting 4 MINUTES OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Regular Meeting: October 8, 2025 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2025 REGULAR MEETING: 7:00 PM A Regular Meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee was held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Dublin Senior Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Chairperson Neel KarurParekh. 1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Attendee Name Status Neel KarurParekh, Chairperson Present Kaitlin Weiss, Vice Chairperson Present Alex McComb, Committee Member Present Angad Hayer, Committee Member Present Avika Vyawahare, Committee Member Present Hrihaan Bhutani, Committee Member Present Landon Colley, Committee Member Present Mehek Kothari, Committee Member Present Sharanya Donepudi, Committee Member Present Trisha Bollapragada, Committee Member Present Varnika Sathish, Committee Member Absent Vir Tawadia, Committee Member Present Yma Santos, Committee Member Present Prajval Balakavi, Alternate Committee Member Present Sophie Ma, Alternate Committee Member Present Tirtha Sivanandam, Alternate Committee Member Present Sanjana Gidwani, PCSC Student Rep Present 2) PRESENTATIONS - None. 3) PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Gardner, Teen Librarian, provided public comment on Teen Movie Night, October calendar events, Anti-Censorship Challenge, and Diwali festival event. 4) CONSENT CALENDAR Attachment 1 5 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2025 4.1) Approved the September 10, 2025, Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion by Vice Chairperson Weiss, seconded by Committee Member Santos, and by a unanimous vote, the Committee adopted the Consent Calendar. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Kaitlin Weiss, Vice Chairperson SECOND: Yma Santos, Committee Member AYES: KarurParekh, Weiss, McComb, Hayer, Vyawahare, Bhutani, Colley, Kothari, Donepudi, Bollapragada, Tawadia, Santos, Balakavi ABSENT: Sathish 5) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1) 2025 Mental Health Forum Ad Hoc Committee Update and Discussion The Committee received an update on activities conducted by the 2025 Mental Health Forum Ad Hoc Committee. 6) NEW BUSINESS 6.1) 2025-26 Youth Mini-Grant Presentations and Funding Recommendations Youth Mini-Grant applicants made presentations to the Committee. Chairperson KarurParekh recused himself due to being a member of the Emerald High Basic Life Support Program. Committee Member Kothari recused herself due to being a member of Sensory Wall. Committee Member Bollapragada recused herself due to being a member of MANSE Minds. Committee Member Santos recused herself due to being a member of the Dublin High Diversity Ambassador Program. Committee members KarurParekh, Kothari, Bollapragada, and Santos left the room. 6 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2025 The Committee rated applicant presentations and recommended the following funding awards: 1. Emerald High Basic Life Support Program $ 2500 2. Dublin High Diversity Ambassador Program $ 2500 3. Emerald Environmental Club $ 1000 4. KathaMunch Teens $ 1000 5. Latinos Unidos $ 600 6. Sensory Wall $ 600 7. Dublin 4 Wellness $ 500 8. IGNITE Pathways $ 500 9. MANSE Minds $ 500 On a motion by Vice Chairperson Weiss, seconded by Committee Member Vyawahare, and by a unanimous vote, the Committee approved the Mini -Grant funding recommendations totaling $ 9700. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Kaitlin Weiss, Vice Chairperson SECOND: Avika Vyawahare, Committee Member AYES: Weiss, McComb, Hayer, Vyawahare, Bhutani, Colley, Donepudi, Tawadia, Balakavi, Ma, Sivanandam ABSENT: KarurParekh, Kothari, Bollarpragada, Santos, Sathish Committee members KarurParekh, Kothari, Bollapragada, and Santos returned to the room. 7) STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Staff and Committee Members gave information only reports. 7 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2025 8) ADJOURNMENT Chairperson KarurParekh adjourned the meeting at 10:27 PM. _________________________________ Neel KarurParekh, Chairperson Youth Advisory Committee ATTEST: Shalini Reddy, Recreation Coordinator 8 STAFF REPORT YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Page 1 of 1 Agenda Item 4.2 DATE: November 12, 2025 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Approval of October 15, 2025, Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes Prepared by: Crystal McLean, Senior Office Assistant EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Committee will consider approving the October 15, 2025, Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the October 15, 2025, Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The Youth Advisory Committee will consider approval of minutes from the October 15, 2025, Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Committee Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Minutes of the October 15, 2025, Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting. 9 MINUTES OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Special Meeting: October 15, 2025 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING: 7:00 PM A Special Meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee was held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Dublin Senior Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Committee Member Yma Santos. 1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Attendee Name Status Neel KarurParekh, Chairperson Absent Kaitlin Weiss, Vice Chairperson Absent Alex McComb, Committee Member Absent Angad Hayer, Committee Member Present Avika Vyawahare, Committee Member Absent Hrihaan Bhutani, Committee Member Absent Landon Colley, Committee Member Present Mehek Kothari, Committee Member Present Sharanya Donepudi, Committee Member Absent Trisha Bollapragada, Committee Member Present Varnika Sathish, Committee Member Present Vir Tawadia, Committee Member Present Yma Santos, Committee Member Present Prajval Balakavi, Alternate Committee Member Absent Sophie Ma, Alternate Committee Member Present Tirtha Sivanandam, Alternate Committee Member Present Sanjana Gidwani, PCSC Student Rep Absent 2) PRESENTATIONS - None. 3) CONSENT CALENDAR – None. 4) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Attachment 1 10 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2025 4.1) 25-25 Youth Mini-Grant Presentations and Funding Recommendations Update The Committee held a Special Meeting to hear a presentation from one Youth Mini-Grant applicant. The Committee rated the applicant’s presentation and recommended the following funding award: 1. Youth Empowerment in Military Careers $ 300 On a motion by Committee Member Kothari, seconded by Committee Member Hayer, and by a unanimous vote, the Committee approved the Mini -Grant funding recommendation totaling $ 300. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Mehek Kothari, Committee Member SECOND: Angad Hayer, Committee Member AYES: Kothari, Hayer, Colley, Bollapragada, Sathish, Tawadia, Santos, Ma, Sivanandam ABSENT: KarurParekh, Weiss, McComb, Vyawahare, Bhutani, Donepudi, Balakavi 5) NEW BUSINESS – None. 6) STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Staff and Committee Members gave information only reports. 11 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2025 7) ADJOURNMENT Committee Member Santos adjourned the meeting at 7:19 PM. _______________________ _____ Yma Santos, Committee Member Youth Advisory Committee ATTEST: Shalini Reddy, Recreation Coordinator 12 STAFF REPORT Youth Advisory Committee Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 6.1 DATE: November 12, 2025 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Ad Hoc Committees Updates and Discussion Prepared by: Shalini Reddy, Recreation Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Committee will receive updates on the activities of various ad hoc committees, including the Youth Mental Health Forum and the Sister City partnership with Bray, Ireland’s Youth Advisory Committee. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the updates from the Youth Mental Health Forum and the Sister City partnership with Bray, Ireland’s Youth Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Committees. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The ad hoc committees continue to diligently prepare for upcoming community events aimed at fostering youth engagement, mental health awareness, and supporting local programs. Below is an update on the status of each event: Youth Mental Health Forum The Ad Hoc Committee continues to prepare for the Youth Mental Health Forum to be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, which will focus on raising awareness of mental health issues among teens and providing resources for youth, families, and the broader community. The forum will feature a panel discussion with mental health professionals, interactive workshops, and a resource fair aimed at promoting mental wellbeing. 13 Page 2 of 2 The Sister City Partnership with Bray, Ireland’s Youth Advisory Committee The Ad Hoc Committee continues to strengthen its partnership with Bray, Ireland’s Youth Advisory Committee, as they develop a collaborative video collage that will be shared at Bray’s upcoming youth event. The video will feature introductions from Dublin’s Ad Hoc Committee members, offering a personal perspective on what it means to serve on the Youth Advisory Committee and to represent Dublin’s youth voices. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Committee Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: None. 14