HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-2015 Approved YAC MinutesCITY OF DUBLIN
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF Wednesday, April 22, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The April 22, 2015 meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee was called to order at 7:07 PM at the
Dublin Senior Center by Chairperson Jessie Sher.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Jessie Sher.
ROLL CALL
Committee Members (CM) Present: Jessie Sher, Neil Bedi, Nicki Butler, Ivan Fong, Ianna Fong, Ryan
McCorriston, Rebecca DeGuzman, Meghan Butler, Loic Alini
Smruthi Balajee and Parin Patel
Committee Members Absent: Nicole Chen, Kush Rastogi, Shivi Bhatnagar, Sophia Bafaiz,
Alexandra Padnos
Liaison Absent: Alicia Tran, Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison
Staff Present: Frank Luna, Henry Siu, Lisa McPherson and Sergeant Dave Snider -
Dublin Police
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS –
Dublin Librarian Mary Ayers informed the Youth Advisory Committee Members about a summer
volunteer opportunity at the Dublin Library. A new workshop “Teen Tech” is designed to have volunteer
teens teach adults how to operate their electronic devices. The first “Teen Tech” workshop will be on
Saturday, June 27 from 2:00 -4:00 PM at the Dublin Library.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING- March 25, 2015
ON A MOTION BY CM BEDI, AND SECONDED BY CM MCCORISION AND BY A VOTE OF
6-0-5, THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE VOTED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
THE FEBRUARY 25, 2015 MEETING AS PRESENTED. CM SHER, DEGUZMAN, BUTLER,
ALINI, PATEL ABSTAINED DUE TO HIS OR HER ABSENCE AT THE MARCH 25, 2015
MEETING.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
Youth Advisory Committee 2014-2015 Annual Report Presentation Preview
Chairperson Sher and Vice Chairperson Bedi presented the 2014-2015Youth Advisory Committee Annual
Report presentation to the Youth Advisory Committee Members. The presentation highlighted the
Advisory Committee’s volunteer efforts during City events, Youth Mini Grant and donations raised for
the Dublin Youth Fee Assistance Program. The Annual Report is scheduled to be presented at the May
18, 2015 Parks and Community Services meeting and the May 19, 2015 City Council meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS –
The City of San Ramon’s Youth Advisory Committee will be hosting a Tri-Valley Youth Advisory
Committee round table event from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Dougherty
Station Community Center in San Ramon.
The deadline for applications for the 2015-2016 term are due on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 5:00 PM.
The application can be submitted to the Parks and Community Services office at 100 Civic Plaza. The
2015-2016 Youth Advisory Committee is scheduled to be appointed at the May 19, 2015 City Council
meeting.
Over fifty people attended the Youth Benefit Concert on Sunday, April 12 at the Shannon Community
Center. Teens and seniors from the Dublin Community showcased a variety of talent ranging from a
pianist, hip hop dancers, vocalists, ukulele jam group and Hula dancers. The event raised $346 in
donations for the Dublin Youth Fee Assistance Program.
Staff thanked the Youth Advisory Committee Members for all their hard work and volunteer assistance at
various City events during the 2014-2015 term.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 PM by Chairperson Jessie Sher.
Respectfully submitted:
______________________________ APPROVED:
Lisa McPherson
Recreation Supervisor __________________________
Chairperson