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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.2 Youth Advisory Committee Annual PresentationSTAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 3.2 DATE:June 7, 2022 TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager SUBJECT:Youth Advisory Committee Annual Presentation Prepared by:Liz Elliott,Recreation Supervisor EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The City Council will receive a presentation from the Youth Advisory Committee on its activities and accomplishments during the 2021-22 term. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Receive the presentation. FINANCIAL IMPACT:None. DESCRIPTION:The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)consists of students appointed to an annual term by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The current term ended May 31, 2022. The general responsibilities of the YAC, as outlined in the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure, are to: Provide input on youth services and programming to the City Council, Parks and Community Services Commission, and City Staff. Address issues that affect youth in the community. Assist with the promotion and implementation of youth activities. Generate and present an annual report on the accomplishments of the Committee.Each year, YAC members present to the City Council a report highlighting the Committee’saccomplishments during the current term. The YAC’s 2021-22 accomplishments include the following: Awarded five youth organizations in Dublin with Youth Mini-Grants totaling $2,500 (Dublin High School Chess Club, Gardeners of the Galaxy, Helping Hands for All, Teens 13 Page 2 of 2 Unite for Education, and Youth Coding Workshops). Hosted and participated in the Fall Tri-Valley Virtual Roundtable on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, held via Zoom. Planned, implemented, and hosted the first Youth Mental Health Forum on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Shannon Community Center. Volunteered at the City’s Splatter, Harvest Fair, Ghosts of Dublin, Floating Pumpkin Patch, St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Spring Eggstravaganza, and the Holiday Tree Lighting events. Volunteered at the Teen Job Fair on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Dublin Senior Center. Collaborated with the Senior Center Advisory Committee to host the Dublin Benefit Concert on April 7, 2022. Hosted and participated in the Spring Tri-Valley Youth Committees event on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Hosted the first Youth Hackathon & Start-Up Pitch event on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Dublin Senior Center.The Annual Report will be presented by Chair Logan Lin and Vice-Chair Brandon Maskey. PLAN INITIATIVE:None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The City Council Agenda was posted, and a copy of the Staff Report was distributed to the members of the Youth Advisory Committee. ATTACHMENTS:1) Youth Advisory Committee Annual Presentation 14 2021-22 Youth Advisory Committee Annual Report City Council Regular Meeting June 7, 2022 Attachment 1 15 2021-2022 Youth Advisory Committee Chair, Logan Lin Vice-Chair, Brandon Maskey PCS Student Representative, Pratyush Rallapally Committee Members Kavin Berry Mihika Bhatnagar Aditi Bongu Saiesha Goel Advaith Krishna Anoop Krishna Matthew Mendes Deepika Puli Krittika Senthilkumar Esha Shenoy Mahidhara Sudeendra Aarav Surapaneni Alternate Member, Anika Kolan 16 2021-22 Accomplishments •Developed Committee Workplan •Awarded Youth Mini-Grants •Hosted first Youth Mental Health Forum •Hosted Tri-Valley Round Table Events •Volunteered at City Special Events •Revitalized the Dublin Benefit Concert •Hosted first Youth Hackathon and Start- Up Pitch Event 17 Youth Mini Grants Followed established Youth Mini-Grant process and rating criteria 1)Impacted 1,748 Dublin youth 2)Awarded $2,500 to five organizations a)Dublin High School Chess Club b)Gardeners of the Galaxy c)Helping Hands for All d)Teens Unite for Education e)Youth Coding Workshops (YCW) 18 Youth Mental Health Forum •New event •Approximately 50 participants •6 panelists 19 Tri -Valley Round Table Events •Fall Virtual Round Table November 3, 2021, via Zoom •Spring Round Table April 23, 2022 at The Wave •21 participants from local agencies including Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon 20 City Special Events •Splatter •Harvest Fair •Ghosts of Dublin •Floating Pumpkin Patch •St. Patrick’s Day Festival •Teen Job Fair •Holiday Tree Lighting •Spring Eggstravaganza •Members volunteered at multiple City events •Members worked at the Information and Parks & Community Services Booths •Advertised Youth Advisory Committee events •Assisted with set up, crafts, and clean up 21 Dublin Benefit Concert •Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Emerald Glen Park Amphitheatre •Collaborated with the Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee •Moved event to first Farmers’ Market •Included dancing, comedy and other acts for a total of 11 performances •Raised $1,700 from sponsors •Proceeds benefit the Dublin Fee Assistance Program 22 Youth Hackathon & Start-Up Pitch Event •New Event: Saturday, May 14 at the Dublin Senior Center •Ages 11-14 •64 registered participants •18 teams •13 judges 23 Thank you! 24