Teen 06-21-2017CUPERTINO
Cupertino Teen Commission
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 6:00 pm
Quinlan Community Center, Conference Room
10185 N. Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
APPROVED MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER @ 6:08pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Comm issioners Present: Huang, Lau, Rajaram, Reiisieh, Vadodkar Yang
Tardy: A. Shivani, S. Shivani
Absent: N/A
Staff Present: Mestizo
MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
a) May 24, 2017 -Commissioner Rajaram motions to approve minutes. Commissioner
Huang seconds motion. Motion passes unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
a) Oral -none
b) Written -none
OLD BUSINESS
a) Social Host Ordinance
Deputy City Manager Jacqueline Guzman visited the Teen Commission to offer insight on
the process of adopting an ordinance. It was recommended that the County Sherriff's
office visit the Teen Commission at the next meeting to present Cupertino-specific
statistics regarding underage drinking and substance abuse.
NEW BUSINESS
a) Teen stress discussion
The topic of teen stress was discussed with the Teen Commission. The commission gave
insight into different causes of teen stress including academic, family, and peer pressure.
b) Commissioner succession plan
Following the Day at the Capitol, the commission discussed having dinner with the
incoming commissioners to give them insight into what it is like serving on the Teen
Commission.
STAFF & COMMISSION REPORTS
a) Staff Liaison Report
Daniel Mestizo presented the Teen Commission with the following information:
• Day at the Capitol: Assemblymember Evan Low and his office are organizing a
trip to Sacramento for Youth Commissions in the district. Commissioners will
confirm their attendance at the next meeting.
• Pogo Rides: Deputy City Manager Jacqueline Guzman presented the
commission with a new City initiative to address traffic issues at pilot schools.
MISCELLANEOUS -NO ACTION REQUIRED
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:04 pm the Teen Commission adjourned to a REGULAR MEETING which will be held on
Wednesday, July 19th, 2017 at 6:00pm at the Quinlan Community Center, Conference Room,
10185 North Stelling Road, Cupertino.