Final

City of Santa Clara

Meeting Minutes

Youth Commission

10/14/2025

6:00 PM

Youth & Teen Center

2446 Cabrillo Avenue

Santa Clara, CA 95051

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

This meeting was called to order by Recreation Supervisor, Gayle

Ichiho at 6:08 p.m.

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Present

Absent

Commissioner Mateo Espinal, Commissioner Seoyun Chong,

Commissioner Namita Gaidhani, Commissioner Julianna Arias

Hernandez, Commissioner Neha Israni, Commissioner Drew

Madriaga, Commissioner Rebecca Kunze, Commissioner Malia

Martin, Commissioner Brian Rong, Commissioner Samarth Suresh,

and Commissioner Niharika Uppalapati

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Commissioner Allysa Domensino, Commissioner Srikha Gopisetti,

Commissioner Samaira Mehta, and Commissioner Aneesha Vemu

A motion was made by Commissioner Gaidhani, seconded by

Commissioner Martin to excuse Commissioner Mehta,

Commissioner Domensino, Commissioner Gopisetti, and

Commissioner Vemu from the October 14th meeting. The motion

was carried by the following votes:

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Aye:

Commissioner Espinal, Commissioner Chong, Commissioner

Gaidhani, Commissioner Arias Hernandez, Commissioner Israni,

Commissioner Madriaga, Commissioner Kunze, Commissioner

Martin, Commissioner Rong, Commissioner Suresh, and

Commissioner Uppalapati

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Absent:

Commissioner Domensino, Commissioner Gopisetti, Commissioner

Mehta, and Commissioner Vemu

CONSENT CALENDAR

25-1114

Elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the FY 2025/26 Youth Commission Term

Recommendation:

Nominate and select a Chair and Vice Chair for the Youth Commission for

the FY 2025/26 term.

A motion was made by Commissioner Espinal, seconded by

Commission Arias Hernandez, to elect Commissioner Martin for the

Chair position, Commissioner Gaidhani for Vice Chair position. The

motion was carried by the following votes:

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Aye:

Commissioner Espinal, Commissioner Chong, Commissioner

Gaidhani, Commissioner Arias Hernandez, Commissioner Israni,

Commissioner Madriaga, Commissioner Kunze, Commissioner

Martin, Commissioner Rong, Commissioner Suresh, and

Commissioner Uppalapati

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Excused:

Commissioner Domensino, Commissioner Gopisetti, Commissioner

Mehta, and Commissioner Vemu

25-1100

Action to Approve Youth Commission Minutes of September 16, 2025

Meeting

Recommendation:

Approve the Youth Commission Minutes of the September 16, 2025

Meeting

A motion was made by Commissioner Chong seconded by

Commissioner Espinal to approve the minutes as presented. The

motion was carried by the following votes:

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Aye:

Commissioner Espinal, Commissioner Chong, Commissioner

Gaidhani, Commissioner Arias Hernandez, Commissioner Israni,

Commissioner Madriaga, Commissioner Kunze, Commissioner

Martin, Commissioner Rong, Commissioner Suresh, and

Commissioner Uppalapati

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Excused:

Commissioner Domensino, Commissioner Gopisetti, Commissioner

Mehta, and Commissioner Vemu

25-1115

Adopt Youth Commission Calendar of Meetings for 2026

Recommendation:

Approve the proposed Youth Commission Calendar of Meetings for 2026

and recommend same to City Council for approval as regular meetings of

the Youth Commission.

A motion was made by Commissioner Madriaga seconded by

Commissioner Arias Hernandez that this item be recommended for

approval. The motion was carried by the following votes:

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Aye:

Commissioner Espinal, Commissioner Chong, Commissioner

Gaidhani, Commissioner Arias Hernandez, Commissioner Israni,

Commissioner Madriaga, Commissioner Kunze, Commissioner

Martin, Commissioner Rong, Commissioner Suresh, and

Commissioner Uppalapati

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Excused:

Commissioner Domensino, Commissioner Gopisetti, Commissioner

Mehta, and Commissioner Vemu

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

None

GENERAL BUSINESS

25-1118

Discuss and Take Action on Youth Commission FY 2025/26 Work Plan &

Goals

Recommendation:

Discuss and take action on the activities and efforts in support of the Youth

Commission’s Work Plan & Goals for FY 2025/26.

Commissioners prioritized three themes for the FY2025/26 Work Plan:

Youth Empowerment, Community Building, and Civic Engagement. The

first committee meetings took place on October 14th after our monthly

meeting at the Youth & Teen Center. Each committee will discuss specific

goals and activities to promote their respective theme.

A motion was made by Commissioner Upplapati seconded by

Commissioner Rong that this item be recommended for approval.

The motion was carried by the following votes:

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Aye:

Commissioner Espinal, Commissioner Chong, Commissioner

Gaidhani, Commissioner Arias Hernandez, Commissioner Israni,

Commissioner Madriaga, Commissioner Kunze, Commissioner

Martin, Commissioner Rong, Commissioner Suresh, and

Commissioner Uppalapati

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Excused:

Commissioner Domensino, Commissioner Gopisetti, Commissioner

Mehta, and Commissioner Vemu

STAFF REPORT

Gayle Ichiho, Recreation Supervisor , announced that the Parks &

Recreation Department will be hosting a Children's Halloween Party on

Saturday, October 25th at Central Park from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. This

free event is designed for children ages 10 and under and their

families.The party will feature food trucks, carnival games, Trick or Treat

Row, inflatable attractions, a petting zoo, pumpkin walk, and live

entertainment. We are currently recruiting high school volunteers to assist

with event operations and activity stations. Volunteers are essential to

successfully executing this community event.

COMMISSIONERS REPORT

Commissioner Israni attended the State of the City event and talked

about the opportunities to volunteer for the Superbowl and FIFA World Cup

events coming to Santa Clara in 2026. Commissioner Gaidhani

attended an education town hall meeting at Cupertino High School for

Congressman Ro Khanna. Learned about how local representatives act

and address local public concerns in Congress and heard about current

Congressional projects. Commissioner Madriaga recognized a fellow

student from Wilcox High School, Isaiah Mendoza, passed away on

September 20, 2025. Wilcox High school hosted a candlelight vigil on

campus for him and his family.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Commissioner Kunze and seconded by

Commissioner Arias Hernandez to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m.

The next scheduled meeting of the Youth Commission on Tuesday,

November 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

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Aye:

Commissioner Espinal, Commissioner Chong, Commissioner

Gaidhani, Commissioner Arias Hernandez, Commissioner Israni,

Commissioner Madriaga, Commissioner Kunze, Commissioner

Martin, Commissioner Rong, Commissioner Suresh, and

Commissioner Uppalapati

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Excused:

Commissioner Domensino, Commissioner Gopisetti, Commissioner

Mehta, and Commissioner Vemu

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