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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.2 2023-24 Youth Advisory Committee Annual Reportr DUBLIN CALIFORNIA STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item 3.2 DATE: May 21, 2024 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager SU B.ECT: 2023-24 Youth Advisory Committee Annual Report Prepared by: Nicki Wanzenried, Recreation Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Youth Advisory Committee will present a report highlighting accomplishments for the 2023- 24 term. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: Each year, the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) members present a report highlighting accomplishments during the service term. The YAC's 2023-24 accomplishments include the following: • Implemented the Youth Mini -Grant program, distributing $2,500 to six local youth organizations serving Dublin students. • Planned, implemented, and hosted the third annual Youth Mental Health Forum at the Shannon Community Center on November 9, 2023. • Volunteered at the City's Splatter, Harvest Fair, Floating Pumpkin Patch, Ghosts of Dublin, St. Patrick's Day Festival, Spring Eggstravaganza, Dublin Pride Volunteer Day, and Holiday Tree lighting. • Volunteered at the Teen Job Fair on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the San Ramon Senior Center. Page 1 of 2 1 • Hosted the Dublin Benefit Concert in collaboration with the Senior Center Advisory Committee on May 2, 2024, at the Emerald Glen Park amphitheater. • Participated in the Spring Tri-Valley Youth Round Table event in Pleasanton on March 23, 2024. The YAC Chair and Vice Chair presented the annual report to the Parks and Community Services Commission at its April 15, 2024 meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: None. Page 2 of 2 2 2023-24 Youth Advisory Committee Annual Report City Council Meeting May 21, 2024 DUBLIN CALIFORNIA 3 2023-24 Accomp is invents • Developed Committee Workplan • Awarded $2,500 to City Council forYouth Mini -Grant Program • Hosted Youth Mental Health Forum • Promoted the Committee on TV30 • Volunteered at City Special Events • Participated in the Tri-ValleyYouth Roundtable • Hosted the Dublin Benefit Concert on May 2, 2024 4 CALIFORNIA • Health occupations Students of America (Future Health Professionals] Purpose: Medical technology and healthcare -focused club with the mission to empower young individuals to become leaders in the global health community, 394 members hp a- Youti Mini -Grants RENEFNSOI}SPFFCii AND OERATE Benefits o Helps students with confidence & public speaking Educates about social issues O Encourages community outreach and advocacy • Followed Established Youth Mini -Grant Rating Criteria and process • Youth Organization Presentations November 2023 and April 2024 • Awarded $2,500 to Six (6) Organizations DHS Green Earth - $250 DHS NAMI - $450 DHS Speech and Debate - $500 Dublin HOSA - $500 Gardeners of the Galaxy - $500 The Student Climate Corps - $300 sV DUBLIN CALIFORNIA 5 Youth Mental Health Forum • Approximately 65 people in attendance • Six (6) Panelists From Various Mental Health Resource Organizations: — Dublin Police Services Behavioral Health Unit — Tri-Valley National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — A Brighter Day Foundation — Fallon Middle School Peer Education and Counseling (PEAC) — Fallon Middle School Rainbow Club (LGBTQ) — Dublin High School Student TIM DUBLIN 6 CALIFORNIA Interview with TV30 TV30's Conversations with Mel McKay 7 CALIFORNIA City Special Events • Splatter • Harvest Fair • Holiday Tree Lighting • St. Patrick's Day Festival • Teen Job Fair • Spring Eggstravaganza • Dublin Pride WeekVolunteer Day • And much more... 8 Tri-ValleyYouth Roundtable Event • Spring Roundtable — Saturday, March 23, 2024 — Hosted by City of Pleasanton • 33 participants from Local Agencies including Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon • Host City Rotates Annually 9 Dublin Benefit Concert • Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Emerald Glen Park • Third year at the Farmers' Market • 16 performers - Singing, Dancing, and More • Proceeds Benefit the Dublin Fee Assistance Program • $572.50 in donations 10 CALIFORNIA Questions? CALIFORNIA