HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-2023 Approved YAC Minutes MINUTES OF YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: September 27, 2023
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
September 27, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee was held on Wednesday, September 27,
2023, at the Dublin Senior Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Vice
Chairperson Yma Santos.
1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attendee Name Status
Braden Ou, Chairperson Present *Arrived at 7:01 PM
Yma Santos, Vice Chairperson Present
Chloe Chase, Committee Member Absent
William Chen, Committee Member Present *Arrived at 7:04 PM
Justin Dinnall, Committee Member Present
Emma Do, Committee Member Present
Arya Ferozy, Committee Member Present
Sam Haggmark, Committee Member Present
Adi Jain, Committee Member Present
Neel KarurParekh, Committee Member Present
Danica Molnar, Committee Member Present
Natasha Prabhu, Committee Member Present
Nithila Sadheesh, Committee Member Present
Sanjana Gidwani, Alternate Committee Member Present *Arrived at 7:05 PM
Hamza Ahmad, Alternate Committee Member Present
Rishika Singh, Alternate Committee Member Absent
Esha Shenoy, PCSC Student Rep Present
Chairperson Braden Ou arrived at 7:01 PM.
Attachment 1
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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September 27, 2023
2) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
2.1) Public Comment
Susan Gardner, Teen Librarian, reported on the library high school teen program proposals
for library programs, the teen newsletter, and handed out the October calendar of events.
3) CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1) Approved August 23, 2023, Regular Youth Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
On a motion by Neel KarurParekh, seconded by Arya Ferozy, and by unanimous vote, the
Committee adopted the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Neel KarurParekh, Committee Member
SECOND: Arya Ferozy, Committee Member
AYES: Ou, Santos, Chen, Dinnall, Do, Ferozy, Haggmark, Jain, KarurParkeh,
Molnar, Prabhu, Sadheesh, Ahmad
ABSENT: Chase, Gidwani
4) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
5) NEW BUSINESS
5.1) 2023 Mental Health Forum Ad Hoc Committee Update and Discussion
The Ad Hoc Committee reported on updates for the upcoming 2023 Mental Health Forum.
The Committee received the report.
5.2) Discussion of Youth Mini-Grant Application Review Process
Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, presented the Youth Mini-Grants application and rating
process for discussion.
The Committee discussed the item, gave feedback, and asked Staff follow up questions.
6) OTHER BUSINESS
Chairperson Braden Ou and Vice Chairperson Yma Santos suggested an item to be added
to the Committee’s 2023-2024 work plan. Item will be added to next month’s agenda to
discuss.
Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator, reminded the Committee of their volunteer
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
September 27, 2023
commitments and sent around sign-up sheets for upcoming winter events.
7) ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Ou adjourned the meeting at 7:37 PM.
Braden Ou
Youth Advisory Committee Chairperson
ATTEST:
Henry Siu
Recreation Coordinator