HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-2016 Approved YAC MinutesYOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
CITY OF DUBLIN
August 24, 2016
The August 24, 2016 meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee was called to order at 7:00 PM at the
Dublin Senior Center by former Chair Bedi.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the Commission, Staff and those present.
ROLL CALL
Committee Members (CM) Present: Alini, Batra, Brakeman, Brunckhorst, Butler, Imran, Nuruddin,
Mahadeshwar, Mitr, Shangle, Tran, Wang, Wong, Zhu
Committee Members Absent: Goel, Kolan
Liaison Present: Bedi, Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison
Staff Present: McPherson, Dublin Police Officer Blaylock
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comments – None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 Minutes of the May 25, 2016 Regular Meeting
On a motion by CM Butler, seconded by CM Tran, and by a vote of 13-0-0, with Committee Members
Goel and Kolan absent, the Youth Advisory Committee voted to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of May 25, 2016, as presented. Advisory Committee Member Alini was not present at the time
of the vote.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Review of Roberts Rules of Order and Brown Act
City Clerk, Caroline Soto, provided an overview of Roberts Rules of Order and the Brown Act. City Clerk
Soto emphasized that the Brown Act ensures that the Public is properly notified of all meetings and
prevents Youth Advisory Committee Members from making decisions without the Public’s input.
ACTION
The Advisory Committee received the Report.
7.2 Review of Youth Advisory Committee Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
Recreation Supervisor, Lisa McPherson, provided an overview of the Youth Advisory Committee Bylaws
and Rules of Procedure and reviewed the responsibilities of the Youth Advisory Committee as contained
therein. Staff emphasized the importance of attendance at the monthly scheduled Youth Advisory
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Committee meetings and explained that if a Youth Advisory Committee Member cannot be present at
the monthly meeting, they should contact Ms. Lisa McPherson at least three days prior to the meeting
to inform her of their planned absence.
ACTION
The Advisory Committee received the Report.
7.3 Election of Youth Advisory Committee Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Recreation Supervisor, Lisa McPherson, presented the Staff Report. Youth resident Mr. Nikolai Peram
asked the Youth Advisory Committee to consider CM Butler for Chairperson and CM Wang for Vice
Chairperson. Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison Bedi asked the Youth Advisory
Committee to consider CM Butler for Chairperson and CM Wang for Vice Chairperson. CM Butler
nominated CM Tran for Vice Chairperson. CM Wong and CM Shangle asked the Youth Advisory
Committee to consider them for Vice Chairperson.
No other nominations for Youth Advisory Committee Chairperson were made.
ACTION
On a motion by CM Alini, seconded by CM Wong, and by a vote of 14-0-0, with Committee Members
Goel and Kolan absent, the Youth Advisory Committee Members voted to elect Youth Advisory
Committee Member Butler to the position of Youth Advisory Committee Chairperson for the 2016-2017
term.
The Committee voted to take a silent vote for election of Vice Chairperson; however, after clarification
with the City Clerk, the vote has to be conducted in the same manner in which the Chairperson was
elected, which will take place at the next Youth Advisory Committee meeting.
7.4 Youth Showcase at the September 22, 2016 Farmers’ Market
Recreation Supervisor, Lisa McPherson, presented the Staff Report and asked for volunteers to serve on
the Subcommittee. Mr. Peram provided the Youth Advisory Committee with an overview of the Youth
Showcase and requested for CM Nicki Butler and Youth Advisory Committee Members with marketing
experience to volunteer for the Subcommittee. CM Butler asked the Youth Advisory Committee which
members were interested in volunteering; all Youth Advisory Committee Members raised their hand to
volunteer.
ACTION
On a motion by CM Shangle, seconded by CM Imran, and by a vote of 14-0-0, with Committee Members
Goel and Kolan absent, Chairperson Butler and CM Wang were appointed to be on the Subcommittee
and other Committee Members will volunteer on the day of the event.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Advisory Committee Members provided brief reports on upcoming events.
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ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:33 PM.
Minutes prepared by Lisa McPherson, Recreation Supervisor.
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Chairperson Butler
ATTEST: _________________________________
Lisa McPherson
Recreation Supervisor