City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Youth Commission
Draft
6:00 PM Teen Center
2446 Cabrillo Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051
10/11/2022
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Jon Kawada, Staff Liaison, at 6:08 p.m.
Commissioner Aarav Gupta , Commissioner Fatimah Ismail, Commissioner Hiranya Parekh, Commissioner Jasmine Kelly-Tanti, Commissioner Khadeejah Khan, Commissioner Kira Liang,
Commissioner Malia Martin, Commissioner Rajvi Khanjan Shroff, Commissioner Riya Mehta, Commissioner Samarth Suresh,
Commissioner Sarah Zuo, Commissioner Simren Garg, and
Commissioner Keith Maben
Present 13 -
Commissioner Ryan Kim, and Commissioner Sudeepthi RavipatiAbsent 2 - A motion was made by Commissioner Shroff, seconded by
Commissioner Gupta, to excuse Commissioners Kim and Ravipati from the October 11, 2022 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Gupta, Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Parekh, Commissioner Kelly-Tanti, Commissioner Khan, Commissioner Liang, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Shroff, Commissioner Mehta, Commissioner Suresh, Commissioner Zuo, Commissioner Garg, and Commissioner Maben
13 -
Absent: Commissioner Kim, and Commissioner Ravipati2 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 22-1227 Youth Commission Minutes of September 13, 2022 Recommendation: Approve the Youth Commission Meeting Minutes of September 13, 2022.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kelly-Tanti, seconded by Commission Martin, that this item be recommended for approval.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Commissioner Gupta, Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Parekh, Commissioner Kelly-Tanti, Commissioner Khan, Commissioner Liang, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Shroff, Commissioner Mehta, Commissioner Suresh, Commissioner Zuo, Commissioner Garg, and Commissioner Maben
13 -
Excused: Commissioner Kim, and Commissioner Ravipati2 -
1.B 22-1262 Adopt Youth Commission Calendar of Meetings for 2023 Recommendation: Recommend to Council for Approval of the Youth Commission Calendar of Meetings for 2023.
A motion was made by Commissioner Khan, seconded by
Commissioner Ismail, 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 Khan, Commissioner Liang, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Shroff, Commissioner Mehta, Commissioner Suresh, Commissioner Zuo, Commissioner Garg, and Commissioner Maben
13 -
Excused: Commissioner Kim, and Commissioner Ravipati2 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 22-1261 Youth Commission Election of Chair and Vice Chair A motion was made by Commissioner Gupta, seconded by
Commissioner Martin, to elect Commissioner Kelly-Tanti for the Chair position. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Gupta, Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Parekh, Commissioner Kelly-Tanti, Commissioner Khan, Commissioner Liang, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Shroff, Commissioner Mehta, Commissioner Suresh, Commissioner Zuo, Commissioner Garg, and Commissioner Maben
13 -
Excused: Commissioner Kim, and Commissioner Ravipati2 - A motion was made by Commissioner Kelly-Tanti, seconded by Commissioner Gupta, to elect Commissioner Shroff for the Vice Chair position. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Commissioner Gupta, Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Parekh, Commissioner Kelly-Tanti, Commissioner Khan, Commissioner Liang, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Shroff, Commissioner Mehta, Commissioner Suresh, Commissioner Zuo, Commissioner Garg, and Commissioner Maben
13 -
Excused: Commissioner Kim, and Commissioner Ravipati2 -
3. 22-1228 Youth Commission FY2022/23 Work Plan & Goals Commissioners continued their discussion on potential work plan and goals for FY2022/23. The discussion on themes continued to emphasize public outreach, community building, and youth empowerment.
Suggestions for activities continued to focus on promoting youth voices and opportunities for expression, community service opportunities, and activities that can be implemented with minimal financial and time commitment.
Youth Commissioners are expected to finalize their work plan and goals at the November 8, 2022 monthly meeting.
STAFF REPORT
Gayle Ichiho, Recreation Supervisor: Provided a recap of the 40th Annual Art & Wine Festival on September 17 and 18, Sunset Cinema on October 21 at Reed & Grant for Addams Family 2 (animated), Children's SpooktaClara Halloween Party on October 29 at Central Park, volunteer opportunities are available for the Halloween Party, and dates for Youth Commissioners to paint pumpkins that will be placed in Central Park for youth to find.
Shel Grinstead, Library: Teen Hangout on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Central Library with crafts, boards games, and other activities, Teen Leaders meeting for youth to provide input on Library programs, Library Comic Con on Saturday, October 22 at Central Library, and college prep 101 courses. For more info, visit SCLibrary.org.
Jon Kawada, Staff Liaison: Officers, along with a few Commissioners, will form an ad hoc committee to create ideas and surveys on teambuilding activities, potential conference attendance, socials, and share this information with staff to help develop a schedule for the term.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
None
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Suresh, seconded by
Commissioner Ismail, that this meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Gupta, Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Parekh, Commissioner Kelly-Tanti, Commissioner Khan, Commissioner Liang, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Shroff, Commissioner Mehta, Commissioner Suresh, Commissioner Zuo, Commissioner Garg, and Commissioner Maben
13 -
Excused: Commissioner Kim, and Commissioner Ravipati2 -
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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