SUBJECT
Title
Youth Commission Committee Report on Work Plan Goal-Inclusive Makerspace
Report
BACKGROUND
Youth Commission FY2018-19 Work Plan includes a goal to host an Inclusive Makerspace. The purpose of an Inclusive Makerspace will be to provide persons with special needs to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities. An Inclusive Makerspace was initially held during the 2017-18 term at the Central Library in collaboration with the Library, the Parks & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services Program, and the Youth Commission. Over 200 youth with special needs and their families attended the event.
DISCUSSION
Committee members will provide an update to meeting attendees on the event plans and logistics such as date and location, number and type of activities, event schedule, member participation and support, and marketing.
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 Youth Commission’s 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 <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Jon Kawada, Recreation Coordinator
Approved by: James Teixeira, Director of Parks & Recreation