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Youth Commission approves amended Nov. 18 minutes and develops committee mission statements and timelines for FY 2025/26 work plan

Santa ClaraDec 9, 20252 min read

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Meeting called to order by Chair Chari Martin at 6:03 p.m. on 12/09/2025 at the Youth & Teen Center (2446 Cabrillo Avenue). Fifteen commissioners were present. The Commission approved the November 18, 2025 minutes as amended, continued discussion of the FY 2025/26 Work Plan, and developed mission statements and timelines for three committees. Staff reported on Library teen programs and upcoming events. Meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

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Approved the Youth Commission minutes of the November 18, 2025 meeting as amended (changed 'major' to 'mayor' in the Youth Commissioner’s report).
Continued discussion and took action on the Youth Commission FY 2025/26 Work Plan & Goals, developing mission statements for each committee to align with work plan goals.
Community Building Committee: developed a timeline and drafted dates for events and activities; next committee meeting scheduled for December 9 at 6:45 p.m.
Youth Empowerment Committee: developed a timeline and drafted ideas for collaboration with the Library on teen services; next committee meeting scheduled for December 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Civic Engagement Committee: discussed a timeline and drafted ideas and layout for welcome packages for new Santa Clara residents; next committee meeting scheduled for December 9 at 7:15 p.m.
Staff report (Karen Guzman, Teen Librarian): announced teen resources and programs including a Teen Yoga Workshop on December 11, a Library Card Art Contest for teens, promotion of STEM Zone, and volunteer recruitment for an April STEM event.
Commissioner report: Sister Cities of Izumo program seeking host families for Japanese exchange students arriving beginning January 25, 2026.
Adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m.

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Dec 9, 2025, 12:00 AMYouth & Teen Center 2446 Cabrillo Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051scheduled

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action to Approve the Youth Commission Minutes of the November 18, 2025 Meeting
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
GENERAL BUSINESS
Discuss and Take Action on Youth Commission FY 2025/26 Work Plan & Goals
STAFF REPORT
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
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Minuteshttps://santaclara.legistar1.com/santaclara/meetings/2025/12/4704_M_Youth_Commission_25-12-09_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Agendahttps://santaclara.legistar1.com/santaclara/meetings/2025/12/4704_A_Youth_Commission_25-12-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

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