City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Youth Commission
Draft
6:00 PM Virtual Meeting02/08/2022
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution 22-9042, the Youth Commission meeting will be held by teleconference only. No physical location will be available for this meeting; however, the City of Santa Clara continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely:
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Ismail called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
Commissioner Aarav Gupta , Commissioner Ahmad Ismail,
Commissioner Hiranya Parekh, Commissioner Jasmine Kelly-Tanti, Commissioner Kaitlyn Butcher, Commissioner Khadeejah Khan, Commissioner Malia Martin, Commissioner Mitali Gaidhani, Commissioner Mitchell Blanda, Commissioner Rajvi Khanjan Shroff, Commissioner Rishith Gopisetti, Commissioner Samarth Suresh, and Commissioner Sarah Zuo
Present 13 -
Commissioner Palak Parikh , and Commissioner Riya MehtaAbsent 2 - A motion was made by Commissioner Blanda, seconded by
Commissioner Martin, to excuse Commissioners Mehta and Parikh from the February 8, 2022 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Gupta, Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Parekh, Commissioner Kelly-Tanti, Commissioner Butcher, Commissioner Khan, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Gaidhani, Commissioner Blanda, Commissioner Shroff, Commissioner Gopisetti,
Commissioner Suresh, and Commissioner Zuo
13 -
Excused: Commissioner Parikh, and Commissioner Mehta2 -
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 22-120 Youth Commission Minutes of January 11, 2022 Recommendation: Approve the Youth Commission Minutes of January 11, 2022.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gupta, seconded by
Commissioner Parekh, that this item be recommended for approval.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Gupta, Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Parekh, Commissioner Kelly-Tanti, Commissioner Butcher, Commissioner Khan, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Gaidhani, Commissioner Blanda, Commissioner Shroff, Commissioner Gopisetti,
Commissioner Suresh, and Commissioner Zuo
13 -
Excused: Commissioner Parikh, and Commissioner Mehta2 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 22-121 Youth Commission Committee Reports on Work Plan Goals for FY2021/22 The Youth Commission's FY2021/22 work plan will include themes of community building, youth empowerment, and youth outreach. Each theme will have a committee comprised of Youth Commissioners to plan activities to deliver to the community.
Community Building Committee: Discussed shifting from a large, in-person event to compiling video segments from local, cultural community groups and organizations to share. Segments may focus on traditional performances and food. The next committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Youth Empowerment Committee: Discussed creating a podcast covering
multiple, youth-centric topics hosted by committee members. Members are researching best practices on creating podcasts and which platform(s) to host episodes. The next committee meeting will be held on Monday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Youth Outreach Committee: Will be creating packages of gratitude to share with local teachers comprised of donated items from local businesses.
Members hope to have packages ready for distribution by the end of
February. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 17 at 6:00 p.
m.
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STAFF REPORT
Jon Kawada, Staff Liaison: The 2022/23 term applications for Youth Commission will be available on February 14 and will be due on March 14, 2022. Reminder that the April monthly meeting of the Youth Commission will be on Tuesday, April 5. Approximately three to four Commissioners will be asked to volunteer at the Breakfast with the Bunny activity at the Senior Center on Saturday, April 9.
Gayle Ichiho, Recreation Supervisor: Roberta Jones Junior Theatre's production of Seussical will be held on March 18, 19, 25 and 26, Kids Rock at the Walter E. Schmidt Youth Activity Center will be on Friday, February 11, and the Parks & Recreation Department is hiring Recreation Leaders for various positions. Visit www.SantaClaraCA.gov/ParksandRec for more info on activities and classes.
Rachel Hughes, Librarian: Shel Grinstead is the new Teen Librarian at Central Library and will be attending Youth Commission meetings, Library branches are currently closed, 'zine making from March 1-13 will be offered for drop-in at Central Library or for take-home, and teen volunteer opportunities are available in various areas. Visit www.SCLibrary.org for more information on current services and volunteer openings.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Martin, seconded by
Commissioner Blanda, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
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