City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Youth Commission
Draft
6:00 PM Youth & Teen Center
2446 Cabrillo Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051
09/10/2024
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Jon Kawada, Recreation Coordinator at 6:18 pm.
Commissioner Simren Garg, Commissioner Namita Gaidhani, Commissioner Srikha Gopisetti, Commissioner Julianna Arias Hernandez, Commissioner Neha Israni, Commissioner Maryam Ismail, Commissioner Ryan Kim, Commissioner Rebecca Kunze,
Commissioner Kira Liang, Commissioner Malia Martin,
Commissioner Samaira Mehta, Commissioner Hiranya Parekh, Commissioner Brian Rong, and Commissioner Samarth Suresh Present 14 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 24-598 Action on the Youth Commission Minutes of May 14, 2024 Meeting Amend with the following changes to the May 14, 2024 minutes: change peer poverty to period poverty under the Public Outreach and Education objective.
A motion was made by Commissioner Martin, seconded by
Commissioner Parekh that this item be recommended for approval as amended.
Aye: Commissioner Garg, Commissioner Gaidhani, Commissioner Gopisetti, Commissioner Arias Hernandez, Commissioner Israni, Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Kim, Commissioner Kunze, Commissioner Liang, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Mehta, Commissioner Parekh, Commissioner Rong, and Commissioner Suresh
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None
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GENERAL BUSINESS
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STAFF REPORT
Discussion and Possible Action on Youth Commission FY 2024/25 Work Plan & Goals
The Commissioners began their discussions of the FY 2024/25 work plan and goals. Some of the brainstorming ideas included: promoting volunteering, beginner hackathon, STEM workshops, multicultural events, and toy drive. The conversation will continue at the next Youth Commission monthly meeting.
Jon Kawada, Recreation Coordinator, discussed the Youth Commissioner's roles and responsibilities for the FY2024/25 term.
Gayle Ichiho, Recreation Supervisor reported that the Art & Wine Festival is the weekend of September 14 and 15 at Central Park and will include artists, music, food, and the Magical Bridge All-Inclusive Playground.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Liang reported that she will be serving as a District 4 representative to the Santa Clara County Youth Task Force and has the opportunity to collaborate with other city youth commissions.
Commissioner Israni reported on the Library's Children Arts showcase event.
Commissioner Gaidhani reported on sister cities exchange program and her exchange trip to Japan this past Summer.
A motion was made by Commisioner Suresh, and seconded by Commissioner Parekh that this meeting be adjourned at 8:03 pm.
Aye: Commissioner Garg, Commissioner Gaidhani, Commissioner Gopisetti, Commissioner Arias Hernandez, Commissioner Israni, Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Kim, Commissioner Kunze, Commissioner Liang, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Mehta, Commissioner Parekh, Commissioner Rong, and Commissioner Suresh
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MEETING DISCLOSURES
09/10/2024Youth Commission Meeting Minutes
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