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Home My WebLink About10-22-2008 YAC Minutes <-0a,.s a*rX�.?e�''��aa :��2q� `�.t �r2` � 3�.�_ � ice. a".rP. +�. � a d�#•�: .. "� `aF�'� - Z44fs 'r" , � cF 2.ia''�.. � d%'rr 1,AT E0 �,� <£e.. r •`' - a t a ,' xa `tK' . az.gx x c t '*Y a r x ��z '�� a ��'OU ORS'CO � ��I3h�G �� y�',�� .�� r � �:;� ' x.,: Yom+, c k 4t ..,aN4 `'vS? nn 'is � 4�sav x�- i t & ,MR s00�{X` � 3'4�•,. 'K � �..x.m. �(rx...tkx...a 'z"aw+ ��x r..,....,....,•..<� ,.a? �a c...,s.- CALL TO ORDER The October 22,'2008 meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee was called to order at 7:05 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center Regional Meeting Room, by Staff Member Frank Luna. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance was led by Staff.Member Luna. • ROLL CALL Committee Members (CM) Present: Asian Brown, Daniel Heddy, Van Le, Annie Arcuri, Justin Minor, Alex Rogers, Christian Heinz, Emily Edlund, Taylor. King, Julia Pak, Alka Pande, Isabella Europa, Brooke Brunckhorst, Katie Strangeland Committee Members Absent: Bre'Auna Pontiflet, Cam Tran Liaison Present: Joey Van Loon, . Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison Representative Adult Representative: Jenna Heath Staff Present: Frank Luna ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Introduction and Ice Breaker Activity Staff Member Luna coordinated an activity to engage Committee Members to interact with one another. Committee Members were asked to choose one card from a deck of playing cards and depending on the suit of the card, each Member introduced themselves by answering a specific question that was assigned to each suit. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING-May 28, 2008 ON A MOTION BY CM MINOR SECONDED BY CM ROGERS. THE COMMITTEE VOTED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 28, 2008. BY VOTE 6-0-8 COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO WERE ON THE 2007-2008 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE VOTED TO APPROVED THE MINUTES. NEWLY APPOINTED COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSTAINED FROM VOTING. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS-None UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None NEW BUSINESS Parks and Community Services Strategic Plan. The YAC (Youth Advisory Committee) received the report on the proposed Strategic Services Plan, a ten year vision for Parks and Community Services Department. Staff Member Luna'explained each of the seven strategies of the plan to Committee Members. Strategies included but were not limited to: building a Fallon Sports Park in 2012 with a variety of new sports fields and building an Aquatic Recreational Teen Center at Emerald Glen Park; preserving open space with a master plan to promote bike use; implementing more teen programs; opening the newly remodeled Shannon Community Center at the end of 2008 with the capacity to host more teen programs; utilizing technology to enhance communication; and giving Dublin a better sense of community by creating more events in neighborhood parks. Committee Member Arcuri commented that there is a perception that there is a division between residents; • residing in east and west Dublin. She stated that community members believe the problem is due to the fact that there is only one major road connecting the east and westside residents. She also commented that if a more intricate system of roads were created between the two sides of the city, perhaps Dublin would have a better sense of community. Summer 2008 Teen Quarterly Report Staff Member Luna presented to Committee Members the Summer 2008 quarterly program report. Luna reported that the teen website is doing well, especially with the increase in hits over the summer. TRL (Total Rec Live) summer teen program underwent a.47% decrease in participation from 2007 to 2008, this could have been attributed to the Department offering a variety of new teen camps specializing in sports and aquatics which were offered throughout the day. Luna also noted that program evaluations received from participants enrolled in TRL have stated that teens would like go on more field trips. Committee Members were given an activities sheet with the dates and locations of teen events scheduled for the 2008-2009 year. Of the events listed, the Monster Bash Middle School Dance was the first event • which was scheduled for 10/31/08. The cost is $6.00 per ticket. The dance is scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Staff Member Luna also handed out flyers soliciting the Junior Warriors Basketball League for players of all ages. Election of Youth Advisory Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson • Committee Members nominated various members for the position of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. ON A MOTION BY CM ROGERS SECONDED BY CM EDLUND AND .BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, THE COMMITTEE VOTED TO APPROVE THE ELECTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER JUSTIN MINOR TO THE POSITION OF CHAIRPERSON FOR 2008-2009 TERM. ON A MOTION BY CM HEDDY SECONDED BY CM MINOR AND BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, THE COMMITTEE VOTED TO APPROVE THE ELECTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER ANNIE ARCURI TO THE POSITION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR 2008-2009 TERM. Teen Website Subcommittee Staff Member Luna asked for Committee Members to volunteer on the Website Subcommittee. Luna advised that no more than six Committee Members can be on a subcommittee and.that no voting can take place at any Subcommittee meeting. The Teen Website Subcommittee would be responsible for assisting Staff to update the website, and to recommend new features or additional photos. Committee Members Europa, Rogers, Minor, Arcuri, Heddy, and Heinz agreed to serve on the Teen Website Committee. Staff Member Gamez will be contacting Subcommittee Members to assist in the planning of the first meeting. Youth Advisory Committee Goals for 2008-2009 . Committee Members were asked to identify goals for 2008-2009 term. Several projects and ideas were presented. Committee.Member Edlund proposed that the Committee sell wristbands that read, "Bearing is Caring." The money raised from the wristbands will be used to buy teddy bears that will be given to.children in nearby hospitals, such as Oakland Children's Hospital. Committee Member Pak proposed the Committee host a video game tournament where teenagers can create teams and play video games against other teams. An entry fee would be needed to participate in the contest, and all proceeds would go to a charity project of the Committee's choice. Committee Member Europa suggested that a sponsorship letter be written to local businesses so that the Committee can either • use a local business facility to host this type of event. Europa also stated that the letter could be use to ' help solicit donated materials for the event. Chairperson Minor noted that the booth organized by the YAC at the St. Patrick's Day Festival in 2008 was extremely successful and wanted to have a booth again at the festival in 2009. Committee Members voted on these suggestions and decided on the `Bearing is Caring" fundraiser, Video Game Tournament, and Youth Advisory Committee booth at the St. Patrick's Day Festival in March. The following are the Goals established by the Youth Advisory Committee for the 2008-2009 year. r________, GOAL 1✓ �`c rainate 'a fundraising activity selling wristbands that read, "Bearing is Caring". c2_ ' Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to purchase teddy bears for children in local hospitals T .T r - I GOAL 2 Coordinate a Video Game Tournament. Any proceeds collected will be donated to a specific charity to be determined! GOAL 3 Establish a YAC booth at the St. Patrick's Day Festival. Any proceeds co_llected will b6 donated to a specific charity to be determined —f f _--.-- _ OTHER BUSINESS � Committee Member Europa is a member of the Youth Service Council of the Tri-Valley. The Youth Service Council members are youth from residing in cities in the Tri-Valley. One of their goals is to coordinate a food drive. Food will be donated to the Alameda County Food Bank. Committee Member Europe invited any YAC member who is interested to volunteer. The food drive is planned to take place in March 2009. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: • Frank Luna - Recreation Supervisor Justin Minor Chairperson •