HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-2015 Approved YAC MinutesCITY OF DUBLIN
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES OF Wednesday, February 25, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The February 25, 2015 meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee was called to order at 7:03 PM at the
Dublin Senior Center by Vice Chairperson Neil Bedi.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chairperson Neil Bedi.
ROLL CALL
Committee Members (CM) Present: Neil Bedi, Nicki Butler, Rebecca DeGuzman, Meghan Butler, Ivan
Fong, Ianna Fong, Alexandra Padnos, Ryan McCorriston
Committee Members Absent: Jessie Sher,, Loic Alini, Parin Patel, Nicole Chen, Kush Rastogi,
Smruthi Balajee, Shivi Bhatnagar, Sophia Bafaiz
Liaison Present: Alicia Tran, Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison
Staff Present: Frank Luna, Henry Siu, Lisa McPherson and Officer Christina
Blaylock- Dublin Police
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – Recreation Supervisor Lisa McPherson was introduced to the Committee
and will be Staff Advisor starting the new term beginning in May.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING- January 28, 2015
ON A MOTION BY CM NICKI BUTLER, AND SECONDED BY CM IVAN FONG AND BY A
VOTE OF 8-0-0, THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE VOTED TO APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 28, 2015 AS PRESENTED.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
Benefit Concert to support the Youth Fee Assistance Program
Staff provided an overview of the Benefit Concert to support the Youth Fee Assistance Program and the
partnership of the Senior Center Advisory Committee and Youth Advisory Committee Members.
Representatives from the Senior Center Advisory Committee attended the meeting to discuss the program
and their partnership. This program will be held at the Shannon Community Center from 2:00-4:00 PM on
Sunday, April 12 where both seniors and teens can perform. Both Advisory Committees will help to
promote the event to teens and seniors to perform their talents, review talent applications, select
performers and handle event day logistics. Applications are on the City Website and the deadline is
Friday, March 25, at 5:00 PM. Funding efforts were discussed to raise funds for the Youth Fee Assistance
Program, and donations of $6.00 will be requested and Youth Advisory Committee Members plan to offer
concession sales.
Youth Advisory Committee 2014-2015 Annual Report
Staff provided information on the Youth Advisory Committee 2014-2015 Annual Report regarding a
PowerPoint presentation created by the Advisory Committee members to present at a May City Council
meeting. The PowerPoint will outline the Advisory Committee’s accomplishments during their term.
OTHER BUSINESS –
Staff informed Advisory Committee Members of the upcoming events and obtained Advisory Committee
Members to volunteer to assist during the events. The events include the St. Patrick’s Day Festival Youth
Advisory Committee booth on March 13 & 14, Tri-Valley Teen and Career Job Fair on March 7, and
Dublin’s “Eggstravaganza” egg hunt, on April 4.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 PM by Vice Chairperson Neil Bedi.
Respectfully submitted:
______________________________ APPROVED:
Frank Luna
Recreation Supervisor __________________________
Chairperson