City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Youth Commission
Draft
6:00 PM Teen Center
2446 Cabrillo Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051
11/08/2022
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Chair Kelly-Tanti.
Commissioner Fatimah Ismail, Commissioner Hiranya Parekh, Commissioner Jasmine Kelly-Tanti, Commissioner Kira Liang, Commissioner Sarah Zuo, Commissioner Simren Garg,
Commissioner Ryan Kim, and Commissioner Sudeepthi Ravipati Present 8 -
Commissioner Aarav Gupta , Commissioner Khadeejah Khan, Commissioner Malia Martin, Commissioner Rajvi Khanjan Shroff, Commissioner Samarth Suresh, and Commissioner Keith Maben Absent 6 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Ismail, seconded by
Commissioner Liang, to excuse Commissioners Gupta, Khan, Martin, Shroff, and Suresh from the November 8, 2022 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Parekh, Commissioner Kelly-Tanti, Commissioner Liang, Mehta, Commissioner Zuo, Commissioner Garg, Commissioner Kim, and Commissioner Ravipati 9 -
Absent: Commissioner Gupta, Commissioner Khan, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Shroff, Commissioner Suresh, and Commissioner Maben
6 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 22-1318 Youth Commission Minutes of October 11, 2022 Recommendation: Approve the Youth Commission Meeting Minutes of October 11, 2022.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ismail, seconded by
Commissioner Liang, that this item be recommended for approval.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Parekh, Commissioner Kelly-Tanti, Commissioner Liang, Mehta, Commissioner Zuo, Commissioner Garg, Commissioner Kim, and Commissioner Ravipati 9 -
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Excused: Commissioner Gupta, Commissioner Khan, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Shroff, and Commissioner Suresh
5 -
Absent: Commissioner Maben1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 22-1319 Youth Commission FY2022/23 Work Plan & Goals Commissioners prioritized three themes for the FY2022/23 Work Plan:
Community Building, Youth Empowerment, and Youth Outreach. The first committee meeting dates will be set for the end of November. Each committee will discuss specific goals and activities to promote their respective theme.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ismail, seconded by
Commissioner Parekh, that this item be recommended for approval.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Parekh, Commissioner Kelly-Tanti, Commissioner Liang, Mehta, Commissioner Zuo, Commissioner Garg, Commissioner Kim, and Commissioner Ravipati 9 -
Excused: Commissioner Gupta, Commissioner Khan, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Shroff, and Commissioner Suresh
5 -
Absent: Commissioner Maben1 -
3. 22-1365 Initiate Dialogue Between Parks & Recreation Commission and Youth Commission for Potential Program Collaboration
Recommendation: Staff does not have a recommendation.
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Eversley Forte discussed the desire to attract young people to City events and how the Youth Commission may be able to assist in this effort. Ideas discussed included targeted outreach to schools and youth organizations, family activities/competitions, fitness-based activities, inviting student groups to perform, and publicizing available volunteer opportunities.
The Parks & Recreation Commission will provides updates on their progress and gather feedback from the Youth Commission as their planning progresses.
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STAFF REPORT
Gayle Ichiho, Recreation: Parks & Recreation hosted the annual Halloween party at Central Park on October 29, the Holiday Tree Lighting is on December 2 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Central Park, and Breakfast with Santa on December 10 at the Senior Center, and Evening with Santa at the Youth and Teen Center on December 16. For more information visit www.SantaClaraCA.gov/ParksandRec
Shel Grinstead, Library: College 101 workshop (via Zoom) on November 22 to learn how to apply for financial aid and Teen Library Leaders meeting on November 29 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. For more information visit the City of Santa Clara Library website at: www.SCLibrary.org
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Alternate Gaidhani volunteered at the Halloween Party and shared her positive experience in the arts and crafts area.
Commissioners painted wooden pumpkins that were displayed in Central Park to complement the Halloween Party. Participants were able to go on a scavenger hunt to find all 18 pumpkins.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Parekh, seconded by
Commissioner Kim, that this meeting be adjourned at 7:04 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Parekh, Commissioner Kelly-Tanti, Commissioner Liang, Mehta, Commissioner Zuo, Commissioner Garg, Commissioner Kim, and Commissioner Ravipati 9 -
Excused: Commissioner Gupta, Commissioner Khan, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Shroff, and Commissioner Suresh
5 -
Absent: Commissioner Maben1 -
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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