DATE:
December 16, 2025
CATEGORY:
Consent
DEPT.:
Community Services
TITLE: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Youth Advisory
Committee Work Plan Approval
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Youth Advisory Committee Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (Attachment 1 to the Council report), as recommended by the Council Youth Services Committee.
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 members-at-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 work ed closely with the Chair and Vice Chair to incorporate the input to prepare a revised draft, which was presented at the October 13, 2025, meeting. The YAC unanimously approved the final draft of the work plan without further modification. On November 4, 2025, the Council Youth Services Committee (CYSC) received a presentation from YAC members regarding the Work Plan. The CYSC recommends that the City Council approve the 2025-26 Youth Advisory Committee Work Plan. (Attachment 1 - Fiscal Year 2025-26 Youth Advisory Committee Work Plan ).
The work plan items approved by the YAC and CYSC 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.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Youth Advisory Committee Work Plan Approval December 16, 2025
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan Items
1. Community Engagement and Outreach: Strengthen community relationships and increase the YAC and The View Teen Center's visibility.
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.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 YAC Work Plan.
All activities identified in the work plan will be carried out with existing departmental resources.
LEVINE ACT
California Government Code Section 84308 (also known as the Levine Act) prohibits city officials from participating in any proceeding involving a “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” if the official has received a campaign contribution exceeding $500 from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant within the last 12 months. The Levine Act is intended to prevent financial influence on decisions that affect specific, identifiable persons or participants. For more information see the Fair Political Practices Commission website:
www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/pay-to-
play-limits-and-prohibitions.html
Please see below for information about whether the recommended action for this agenda item is subject to or exempt from the Levine Act.
EXEMPT FROM THE LEVINE ACT
☒ General policy and legislative actions
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Youth Advisory Committee Work Plan Approval December 16, 2025
ALTERNATIVES
1. Direct inclusion, removal, or modification of YAC Work Plan items.
2. Don’t approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 YAC Work Plan.
3. Provide other direction.
PUBLIC NOTICING - Agenda Posting.
Prepared by:
Greg Milano
Recreation Supervisor
Colin James
Recreation Manager
Approved by:
Audrey Seymour Ramberg
Assistant City Manager
Attachment: 1. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Youth Advisory Committee Work Plan