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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-28-2015 Approved YAC Minutes YOUTH ADVISORY COMMI TTEE REGULAR MEETING Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN October 28 , 2015 The October 28, 2015 meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee was called to order at 7:01 PM at the Dublin Senior Center by Chair Bedi. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Bedi led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Committee Members (CM) Present: Alini, Bedi, Meghan Butler, Nicki Butler, Sophie Butler, Gole, Marquez, Nurudin, Rajikumar, Shah, Sher, Tran, Wong Committee Members Absent: Nunez, Tomlinson, Won Liaison Absent: Tabaracci, Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison Staff Present: McPherson and Middleton ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 Public Comments Ms. Yvonna Cazares from Bay Area Air Quality Management District provided information to the Youth Advisory Committee on the Youth for the Environment and Sustainability Conference being held on January 30, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the UC Berkeley Lawrence Hall of Science. The purpose of the Conference is for students to discuss transportation issues, climate change and improving air quality in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Conference will consist of student led workshops and keynote speakers. Ms. Cazares encouraged the Youth Advisory Committee to provide event information to their peers. Event Admission is free of charge. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 Regular Meeting September 23, 2015 On a motion by CM Sher, seconded by CM Shah, and by a vote of 13-0-0, the Youth Advisory Committee voted to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 23, 2015 as presented. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Tree Lighting Ceremony Ms. Lisa McPherson, Recreation Supervisor, presented the specifics of the Tree Lighting Ceremony as outlined in the Staff Report. Neil Bedi indicated that volunteers are needed to work as Santa’s Helpers, pass out candy canes, and serve snacks and beverages. Staff encouraged the Youth Advisory Committee to provide information on the Tree Lighting Ceremony volunteer opportunities to their peers. YAC Draft Minutes – October 28, 2015 – Page 2 of 2 7.2 Tri-Valley Youth Advisory Committee Roundtable Ms. Lisa McPherson, Recreation Supervisor, presented the specifics of the Tri-Valley Youth Advisory Committee as outlined in the Staff Report. Chair Bedi shared an email that he received from the City of San Ramon Teen Council requesting that the Youth Advisory Committee participate in a teen focused stress event. Vice-Chair Nicki Butler indicated that Dublin High School is currently providing seminars on managing stress. Chair Bedi suggested adding a stress management topic to the Tri-Valley Youth Advisory Committee Roundtable or adding the topic as a workshop at the Teen Job Fair. On a motion by Vice-Chair Nicki Butler, seconded by Chair Bedi, and by a vote of 13-0-0, the Youth Advisory Committee Members voted for the Youth Advisory Committee to host the Roundtable meeting on Saturday, January 23, 2015 at the Dublin Senior Center from 1 :00 PM to 4:00 PM. On a motion by Chair Bedi, seconded by CM Megan Butler, and by a vote of 13-0-0 the Youth Advisory Committee Members voted to allocate $250 from the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Teen Special Events Program budget to purchase light refreshments for the Roundtable. OTHER BUSINESS 8.1 Dublin Police Department Safety Fair Chair Bedi provided an overview of the Safety Fair held on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Dublin Civic Center. Chair Nicki Butler informed the Youth Advisory Committee that proceeds from the Spin Wheel, Dunk Tank and Bounce House were donated to the Youth Fee Assistance Program. Staff informed the Youth Advisory Committee that over $600.00 was raised at the event. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM. Minutes prepared by Kristen Middleton, Senior Office Assistant. ______________________________ Neil Bedi Chairperson ATTEST: _________________________________ Lisa McPherson Recreation Supervisor