City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Youth Commission
Draft
6:00 PM Cafeteria - City Hall East Wing
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
05/13/2025
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
This meeting is called to order by Chair Liang at 6:07p.m.
Commissioner Allysa Domensino, 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 Hiranya Parekh, and Commissioner Brian Rong
Present 13 -
Commissioner Samaira Mehta, and Commissioner Samarth SureshAbsent 2 - A motion was made by Commissioner Arias Hernandez, seconded by Commissioner Israni to excuse Commissioner Mehta and Commissioner Suresh from the May 13th meeting. The motion was carried by the following votes:
Aye: Commissioner Domensino, Commissioner Garg, Commissioner Gaidhani, Commissioner Gopisetti, Commissioner Arias Hernandez, Commissioner Israni, Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Kim, Commissioner Kunze, Commissioner Liang, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Parekh, and Commissioner Rong
13 -
Absent: Commissioner Mehta, and Commissioner Suresh2 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 25-473 Action on the Youth Commission Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2025 A motion was made by Commissioner Kunze, and seconded by Commissioner Parekh that this item is recommended for approval.
The motion was carried by the following votes:
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Aye: Commissioner Domensino, Commissioner Garg, Commissioner Gaidhani, Commissioner Gopisetti, Commissioner Arias Hernandez, Commissioner Israni, Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Kim, Commissioner Kunze, Commissioner Liang, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Parekh, and Commissioner Rong
13 -
Excused: Commissioner Mehta, and Commissioner Suresh2 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 25-475 Discussion and Possible Action on Youth Commission FY2024/25 Work Plan & Goals
Community Building with Santa Clara residents:
Committee is continuing the planning of their multicultural event, Harmony of Cultures to be held in the next term.
Public Outreach & Education:
The committee finalized the New Resident Welcome resource packets and suggestions for the publication to be maintain for future use.
Youth Empowerment:
The committee reported on how to survey the teen population for upcoming workshops and events.
STAFF REPORT
Gayle Ichiho, Recreation Supervisor, announced the upcoming Summer Recreation programs and Special Events. Youth
Commissioners will be recognized at the May 13th City Council meeting.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Israni, and seconded by Commissioner Parekh that this meeting be adjourned at 6:22p.m.
Aye: Commissioner Domensino, Commissioner Garg, Commissioner Gaidhani, Commissioner Gopisetti, Commissioner Arias Hernandez, Commissioner Israni, Commissioner Ismail, Commissioner Kim, Commissioner Kunze, Commissioner Liang, Commissioner Martin, Commissioner Parekh, and Commissioner Rong
13 -
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Excused: Commissioner Mehta, and Commissioner Suresh2 -
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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