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Home My WebLink About5-13-26 YAC Agenda PacketDublin Senior Center 7600 Amador Valley Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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 April 15, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes The Committee will consider approving the April 15, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting minutes. May 13, 2026 Dublin Youth Advisory Committee Agenda 1 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of April 15, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting. Staff Report - Minutes Attachment 1 - Minutes of April 15, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 2026 Dublin Benefit Concert Post-Event Discussion The Youth Advisory Committee will receive a report on the 2026 Dublin Benefit Concert and provide feedback on the event. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and provide feedback on the 2026 Dublin Benefit Concert. Staff Report 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 2025-26 Youth Advisory Committee End-of-Term Recap The Youth Advisory Committee will receive a report summarizing activities and accomplishments from the 2025-26 service term and provide feedback to inform future Committees. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and provide feedback on the 2025-26 service term for future Youth Advisory Committees. Staff Report - 2025-26 End-of-Term Recap 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. May 13, 2026 Dublin Youth Advisory Committee Agenda 2 2 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. May 13, 2026 Dublin Youth Advisory Committee Agenda 3 3 Agenda Item 4.1 STAFF REPORT YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Page 1 of 2 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Approval of April 15, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes Prepared by: Crystal McLean, Senior Office Assistant EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Committee will consider approving the April 15, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of April 15, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The Youth Advisory Committee will consider approval of minutes from the April 15, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Committee Agenda was posted. 4 Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENTS: 1) Minutes of April 15, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting 5 MINUTES OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Special Meeting: April 15, 2026 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 15, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING: 7:00 PM A Special Meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee was held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Shannon Community Center, 11600 Shannon Ave, 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 Present Alex McComb, Committee Member (Arrived at 7:25) 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 Absent Varnika Sathish, Committee Member 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) Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Mental Health Advocate Presentation The Committee received a presentation on Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). 3) PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Gardner, Teen Librarian, provided public comment on upcoming library events. Attachment 1 6 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 15, 2026 Robert Lopez, Lead Prevention Specialist with Horizon Treatment Services, addressed the committee regarding outpatient substance abuse treatment for teens. 4) CONSENT CALENDAR 4.1) Approved March 11, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes On a motion by Committee Member Hrihaan Bhutani, seconded by Vice Chairperson Kaitlin Weiss, and by a unanimous vote, the Committee adopted the Consent Calendar. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Hrihaan Bhutani, Committee Member SECOND: Kaitlin Weiss, Vice Chairperson AYES: KarurParekh, Weiss, McComb, Hayer, Vyawahare, Bhutani, Colley, Kothari, Donepudi, Sathish, Tawadia, Santos, Balakavi, ABSENT: Bollapragada 5) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Youth Advisory Committee Youth Mini-Grant Recipient Presentations The Committee received presentations from the 2025-2026 Youth Mini-Grant recipients. 6) NEW BUSINESS 6.1) Dublin Benefit Concert Ad Hoc Committee Update and Discussion The Committee received updates from the 2026 Dublin Benefit Concert Ad Hoc Committee. 7) STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Staff and Committee Members gave information only reports. 7 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 15, 2026 8) ADJOURNMENT Chairperson KarurParekh adjourned the meeting at 9:07 PM. Neel KarurParekh, Chairperson Youth Advisory Committee ATTEST: Shalini Reddy, Recreation Coordinator 8 Agenda Item 5.1 STAFF REPORT Youth Advisory Committee Page 1 of 2 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: 2026 Dublin Benefit Concert Post-Event Discussion Prepared by: Shalini Reddy, Recreation Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Youth Advisory Committee will receive a report on the 2026 Dublin Benefit Concert and provide feedback on the event. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and provide feedback on the 2026 Dublin Benefit Concert. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The 2026 Dublin Benefit Concert was held on April 23, 2026, in conjunction with the Dublin Farmers’ Market at the Emerald Glen Park Amphitheater. The event featured eleven youth performers and groups, representing a diverse range of talents, including vocal, instrumental, and cultural dance performances. Performers included Akshada Irkulla, Tanaya Shah, Svara Wani, and Isabella Giacomini (vocalists/theater); Little Rockers (band), Sairaj Drums (solo drums), Maurya Patel and Caleb Myatt (pianists), Dublin High School Filipino Club (Tinikling dance), Siddhi Dance Academy (Bharatanatyam dance), and Shining Stars (Bollywood dance). The concert was planned and implemented by the 2026 Dublin Benefit Concert Ad Hoc Committee as an annual fundraising event, with proceeds benefitting the Dublin Youth Assistance Fee Program. The Youth Advisory Committee will discuss the event and provide feedback to help inform future planning efforts. Discussion topics may include event date and time, performer 9 Page 2 of 2 participation, event logistics, marketing and outreach, donation strategies, sponsorship opportunities, and overall event outcomes. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Committee Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: None. 10 Agenda Item 6.1 STAFF REPORT Youth Advisory Committee Page 1 of 2 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: 2025-26 Youth Advisory Committee End-of-Term Recap Prepared by: Shalini Reddy, Recreation Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Youth Advisory Committee will receive a report summarizing activities and accomplishments from the 2025-26 service term and provide feedback to inform future Committees. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and provide feedback on the 2025-26 service term for future Youth Advisory Committees. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The current term of the Youth Advisory Committee concludes on May 31, 2026. This item provides an opportunity for outgoing Committee Members to reflect on the activities and accomplishments of the past year. The Youth Advisory Committee will discuss key initiatives, highlight successes, and provide feedback and recommendations to support future Committee planning and continuity. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. 11 Page 2 of 2 NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Committee Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: None. 12