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Home My WebLink About4-15-26 YAC Agenda PacketShannon Community Center 11600 Shannon Ave. Dublin, CA 94568 Special Meeting of the DUBLIN YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Location: Shannon Community Center 11600 Shannon Ave. Dublin, CA 94568 SPECIAL MEETING 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. PRESENTATIONS 2.1 Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Mental Health Advocate Presentation The Youth Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a nationally recognized training that equips individuals to recognize and respond to signs of a suicide mental health crisis. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation. Staff Report - QPR 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). April 15, 2026 Dublin Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting Agenda 1 1 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 March 11, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes The Committee will consider approving the March 11, 2026 Youth Advisory Regular Meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the March 11, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Minutes of the March 11, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Youth Advisory Committee Youth Mini-Grant Recipient Presentations The Youth Advisory Committee will receive presentations from the 2025-26 Youth Mini- Grant recipients on use of grant funds and project outcomes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentations. Staff Report - Mini Grant Recipient Presentations 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Dublin Benefit Concert Ad Hoc Committee Update and Discussion The Youth Advisory Committee will receive and discuss an update from the 2026 Dublin Benefit Concert Ad Hoc Committee. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive and discuss the update. Staff Report - Dublin Benefit Concert Ad Hoc 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). April 15, 2026 Dublin Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting Agenda 2 2 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. April 15, 2026 Dublin Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting Agenda 3 3 Agenda Item 2.1 STAFF REPORT YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Page 1 of 2 DATE: April 15, 2026 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Mental Health Advocate Presentation Prepared by: Shalini Reddy, Recreation Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Youth Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a nationally recognized training that equips individuals to recognize and respond to signs of a suicide mental health crisis. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals recognize and respond to signs of a mental health crisis, including those related to suicide. Similar to CPR for physical emergencies, QPR provides tools to support individuals who may be at risk. The QPR method focuses on three steps:  Question – Ask the individual directly if they are thinking about suicide.  Persuade – Encourage them to seek help and accept support.  Refer – Connect them to a professional resource such as a counselor, crisis line, or mental health service. 4 Page 2 of 2 QPR certification is obtained through a brief training, typically one to two hours in length, often referred to as “gatekeeper” training. Participants learn to recognize warning signs, communicate effectively with individuals in distress, and connect them to appropriate support resources. This presentation is intended to increase awareness of youth mental health resources and provide Committee Members with tools to recognize and respond to peers who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Committee Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: None. 5 Agenda Item 4.1 STAFF REPORT YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Page 1 of 1 DATE: April 15, 2026 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Approval of the March 11, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Prepared by: Crystal McLean, Senior Office Assistant EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Committee will consider approving the March 11, 2026 Youth Advisory Regular Meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the March 11, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The Youth Advisory Committee will consider approval of minutes from the March 11, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Committee Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Minutes of the March 11, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting 6 Attachment 1 MINUTES OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Regular Meeting: March 11, 2026 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MARCH 11, 2026 REGULAR MEETING: 7:00 PM A Regular Meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee was held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568 . The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairperson Neel KarurParekh. 1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Attendee Name Status Neel KarurParekh, Chairperson Present Kaitlin Weiss, Vice Chairperson Absent Alex McComb, Committee Member Absent 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 (Arrived at 7:03) Present 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 2.1) Civic Duties Overview with Trevor Dilling, Tri-Valley District Field Representative The presenter was unable to attend the meeting due to a scheduling conflict and will be rescheduled for a future meeting. 7 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MARCH 11, 2026 3) PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Gardner, Teen Librarian, provided public comment regarding upcoming Library events, including Gardening for Good Bugs, AP Science Study, and Teen Movie Night. 4) CONSENT CALENDAR 4.1) Approved February 11, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion by Committee Member Hrihaan Bhutani, seconded by Committee Member Avika Vyawahare, and by a unanimous vote, the Committee adopted the Consent Calendar. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Hrihaan Bhutani, Committee Member SECOND: Avika Vyawahare, Committee Member AYES: KarurParekh, Hayer, Vyawahare, Bhutani, Colley, Kothari, Donepudi, Bollapragada, Sathish, Tawadia, Santos, Balakavi, Ma ABSENT: Weiss, McComb 5) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1) KidVenture Night Post-Event Discussion The Committee discussed KidVenture Night. 5.2) Dublin Benefit Concert Ad Hoc Committee Update and Discussion The Committee received an update from the 2026 Dublin Benefit Concert Ad Hoc Committee. 6) NEW BUSINESS 6.1) Spring Tri-Valley Youth Committees Roundtable Event The Committee received updates from Committee Members who participated in the Spring Tri-Valley Youth Committees Roundtable event. 6.2) Youth Advisory Committee Annual Report Presentation The Committee discussed the Annual Report Presentation for the Parks and Community Services Commission and the City Council. 7) STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 8 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MARCH 11, 2026 Staff and Committee Members gave information only reports. 8) ADJOURNMENT Chairperson KarurParekh adjourned the meeting at 7:37 PM. Neel KarurParekh, Chairperson Youth Advisory Committee ATTEST: Shalini Reddy, Recreation Coordinator 9 Agenda Item 5.1 STAFF REPORT YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Page 1 of 2 DATE: April 15, 2026 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Youth Advisory Committee Youth Mini-Grant Recipient Presentations Prepared by: Shalini Reddy, Recreation Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Youth Advisory Committee will receive presentations from the 2025-26 Youth Mini-Grant recipients on use of grant funds and project outcomes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentations. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Fiscal Year 2025-26 City of Dublin Youth Mini-Grant Program is supported by the General Fund in the amount of $10,000. DESCRIPTION: Background The Youth Advisory Committee established the Youth Mini-Grant Program in Fiscal Year 2012- 13 to support youth organizations that provide programs for middle and high school students. Each year, Dublin-based youth organizations and clubs may apply for funding to support programs and activities that benefit Dublin youth, including performing arts, sports, multicultural awareness, health awareness, and health-related initiatives. Funding recommendations are made annually by the Committee and approved by the City Council. On November 18, 2025 the City Council approved funding for the following recipients: 1. Dublin High Diversity Ambassador Program - $2,500.00 10 Page 2 of 2 2. Emerald High Basic Life Support Program - $2,500.00 3. KathaMunch Teens - $1,000.00 4. Emerald Environmental Club - $1,000.00 5. Latinos Unidos - $600.00 6. Sensory Wall – $600.00 7. Dublin 4 Wellness - $500.00 8. MANSE Minds - $500.00 9. IGNITE Pathways - $500.00 10. Youth Empowerment in Military Careers - $300.00 As projects near completion, each grant recipient will provide the Committee with a brief three - to-five-minute report on the use of funds and project outcomes. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: Strategy 4: Inclusive and Effective Government. Objective D: Conduct ongoing research and garner feedback on services and programs to meet the community’s needs. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Committee Agenda was posted, and the 2025-26 Youth Mini-Grant recipients were notified. ATTACHMENTS: None. 11 Agenda Item 6.1 STAFF REPORT Youth Advisory Committee Page 1 of 2 DATE: April 15, 2026 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Dublin Benefit Concert Ad Hoc Committee Update and Discussion Prepared by: Shalini Reddy, Recreation Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Youth Advisory Committee will receive and discuss an update from the 2026 Dublin Benefit Concert Ad Hoc Committee. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive and discuss the update. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The 2026 Dublin Benefit Concert Ad Hoc Committee is preparing for the annual benefit concert scheduled for April 23, 2026. The Committee is currently evaluating talent options, sponsorship opportunities, and promotional strategies to support community participation and outreach. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Committee Agenda was posted. 12 Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENTS: None. 13