REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognition of Outgoing Youth Commission Members for FY 2025/26
Report
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara Youth Commission was established in 1995 to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and provide relevant insight on youth and teen issues affecting the community. Since its inception, the 15-member Youth Commission has provided a youth perspective and voice, as well as opportunities for civic engagement, service, leadership training, and peer support, including recommendations for new City facilities and programs that support an active and healthy youth population.
DISCUSSION
The City Council will recognize the service of each of the outgoing members of the Santa Clara Youth Commission for FY2025/26. The Youth Commissioners to receive recognition are:
|
Name |
Years of Commission Service |
|
Malia Martin |
5 |
|
Samarth Suresh |
5 |
|
Samaira Mehta |
4 |
|
Namita Gaidhani |
3 |
|
Julianna Arias Hernandez |
2 |
|
Rebecca Kunze |
2 |
|
Niharika Uppalapati |
1 |
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov.
Staff
Prepared by: Gayle Ichiho, Recreation Supervisor
Reviewed by: Damon Sparacino, Director of Parks & Recreation
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager