Community Services Department
DATE: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
TO: Council Youth Services Committee
FROM: Lauren Eck, Recreation Coordinator
Greg Milano, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: Youth Advisory Committee Work Plan Review, Fiscal Year 2025-26
RECOMMENDATION
Review and forward a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the Youth Advisory Committee Work Plan Fiscal Year 2025-26 (Attachment 1 to this memorandum).
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) held the first meeting of Fiscal Year 2025-26 on August 18, 2025.
Following brainstorming sessions on September 2 and September 15, 2025, YAC members and membersat-large collaborated to identify and refine potential goals for the current school year. Chair Rajasekaran and Vice Chair Lew presented an initial draft of the work plan at the September 29, 2025, meeting, where the YAC reviewed and provided additional feedback. Staff, working closely with the Chair and Vice Chair, incorporated this input to prepare a revised draft, which was presented to the YAC for review at the October 13, 2025, meeting. The Committee unanimously approved the final draft of the work plan without further modification (Attachment 1).
The work plan items approved by the YAC are described as follows:
Ongoing Work Items
A. Advise City Staff on youth and teen issues within the City.
B. Assist, advocate, and volunteer for events that support community building and teen wellness.
Support city-wide and The View Teen Center events by marketing and volunteering to assist with set-up, leading kids’ activities, and clean-up.
2025-26 Work Plan Items
1. Community Engagement and Outreach.
Strengthen community relationships and increase the YAC and The View Teen Center's visibility.
Youth Advisory Committee Work Plan Review, Fiscal Year 2025-26 Monday, November 4
2. Health and Wellness.
Promote overall well-being and provide accessible resources for teens.
3. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Promote inclusivity and celebrate diverse cultures within the community.
4. Sustainability
Educate and engage the community on environmental sustainability.
5. Education and Career
Provide teens with academic support and make future routes after high school, such as college and careers, more accessible.
6. Fun and Engaging Events
Create fun and engaging events for teens and host them at The View Teen Center.
After the adoption of the work plan, Committee members and members-at-large were asked which subcommittee they would like to be assigned to, and, at the October 27, 2025, meeting, Committee members were assigned to one of foursubcommittees: Advocacy and Policy, Communications and Outreach, Community Engagement and Program Development, and Events.
NEXT STEPS
Following the review and approval of the YAC work plan by the Council Youth Services Committee, the YAC work plan will be brought to the City Council for consideration on December 9, 2025.
Attachment: 1. Youth Advisory Committee Work Plan, Fiscal Year 2025-26