TO: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
AND EDUCATION
COMMITTEE
FROM: Jill Bourne
SUBJECT: Youth Commission Work
Plan
DATE: September 21, 2026
Approved Date:
9/24/2026
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the report on the Youth Commission’s annual work plan for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027, to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions.
BACKGROUND
The Youth Commission is recognized as the official youth advisory group to the Mayor and City Council. In collaboration with San José Public Library (SJPL), Youth Commissioners develop policy recommendations concerning youth and support youth who serve their community through civic engagement and participation in city-wide events and initiatives. The Youth Commission promotes resources and opportunities available to youth and provides equitable access and support to marginalized youth communities.
The Commission members meet monthly at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month except for July and December.
This report will provide an overview of the Youth Commission’s activities in advancing their key strategic goals.
NSE COMMITTEE: 10/08/2026
ITEM: (c)2
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
September 21, 2026
Subject: Youth Commission Work Plan
ANALYSIS
As a result of Council action (BD #441 sponsored by Councilmembers Campos, Cohen, Doan, Candelas, and Casey), the FY 2026-2027 June Budget Message2 allocated $26,350 in one-time funding to support and enhance a Youth Empowerment Summit, including a half-day program with PRNS featuring a Resource and Services Fair, two breakout sessions, and a Youth Empowerment Awards ceremony with dinner for 200 attendees. This has been incorporated into the Youth Commission’s FY 2026-2027 work plan.
The Youth Commission met on August 16, 2026, to review the prior year’s achievements and develop the FY 2026-2027 work plan (Attachment A). They also voted to select the Chair, Vice Chair, Communications Officer, and Outreach Officer for FY 2026-2027.
COORDINATION
This memorandum has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office.
/s/
Jill Bourne
Director, Library Department
For questions, please contact Megan Maloy, Senior Librarian, at (408) 808-2198 or at [email protected].
ATTACHMENT:
A. San José Youth Commission Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Work Plan 1 https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/132022/639150677171170000 2 https://sanjose.legistar.com/View.ashx?GUID=9404CC4D-4208-4DC5-B4E0- A8E83C8FF341&ID=15547161&M=F