Agenda PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO
TEEN COMMISSION
AGENDA
This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location .
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
6:00 PM
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Government Code 54953(e), this will be a teleconference meeting
without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing to comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 to the Commission at
teencommission@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will be received by the
commission members before the meeting and posted to the City’s website after the
meeting.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the
Commission at teencommission@cupertino.org. The staff liaison will read the emails into
the record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to the
Chair’s discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to
share a document must email teencommission@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instructions
Members of the public may observe the teleconference meeting or provide oral public
comments as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
be made during “oral communications” for matters not on the agenda, and during the
public comment period for each agenda item .
To address the Commission, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
meeting:
Online
Please click the link below to join the webinar :
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
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Please read the following instructions carefully:
1. You can directly download the teleconference software or connect to the meeting in your
internet browser. If you are using your browser, make sure you are using a current and
up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain
functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer .
2. You will be asked to enter an email address and a name, followed by an email with
instructions on how to connect to the meeting. Your email address will not be disclosed to
the public. If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your
name, you may enter “Cupertino Resident” or similar designation.
3. When the Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand.”
Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.
4. When called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic .
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
attend this teleconference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability
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that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48
hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request, in
advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the
meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative
format.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Approval of Minutes - November 9, 2022
Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission
meeting on November 9, 2022.
A - Draft Minutes
POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter
within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect
to a matter not on the agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
2.Subject: Update on the Youth Led Organization Program for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the Youth Led Organization Program
for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
3.Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Recommended Action: Receive monthly update reports from City Staff and Teen
Commissioners.
COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE AT UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
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ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should
call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for
assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and
writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate
alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will
be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall located at
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
2.08.100 written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff
concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These
written communications are accessible to the public through the City’s website and kept in packet
archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City
that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will
be made publicly available on the City website.
Members of the public are entitled to address the members concerning any item that is described in the
notice or agenda for this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the
members on any other item not on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment .
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Agenda Item
22-11851 Agenda Date:
12/14/2022 Agenda #: 1.
Subject: Approval of Minutes - November 9, 2022
Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission meeting on November 9, 2022.
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[DRAFT] MINUTES
CUPERTINO TEEN COMMISSION
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
REGULAR TEEN COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
At 6:06 p.m. Vice Chair Halambi called the Teen Commission meeting to order. This was a
teleconference meeting with no physical location.
ROLL CALL
Present: Cheung, Ding, Gupta, Halambi, Kasamsetty, Kumar, Luu, Shah. Absent: Qin, Tarra. Staff: Sonya Lee,
Robert Kaufman, Rachelle Sander, Alex Greer. All commissioners teleconferenced for the meeting.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS & PRESENTATIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: Approval of Minutes – October 12, 2022
Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission meeting on
October 12, 2022.
Commissioner Pranav motioned to approve minutes. Vice Chair Halambi seconded the motion.
Minutes approved.
WRITTEN/ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No written or oral communications received.
OLD BUSINESS
No old business.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Subject: Update on the Fiscal Year 2022-23 City Work Program Item Intergenerational Engagement
Recommended Action: Receive an update on the status of the Intergenerational Engagement Fiscal
Year 22-23 work program item and provide feedback.
Alex Greer, Senior Center Supervisor, presented an update on the status of the Intergenerational
Engagement Fiscal Year 22-23 work program item. The budget for the work program item is $20,000.
Some proposed intergenerational programs included:
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Techy Teens, Classics and Cookies, Silent Disco, Board Games Social, Walking Club Social, Arts
and Crafts Social.
Commissioner Ding asked what the timeline would be for the programs to start. The timeline would be
for some socials to potentially start in spring 2023 and Techy Teens to start in Fall 2023.
Chair Kasamsetty asked what a silent disco is? Alex Greer described a silent disco as an event in which
each participant has on headphones and the music is played by a D.J.
Commissioner Shah asked if anyone could come to the silent disco. Alex Greer explained that it will be
open for teens to sign up.
Commissioner Gupta asked if the Classics and Cookies event would only provide cookies because
many participants might not be able to eat them. Alex Greer responded that they could consider
adding fruit as an option.
Commissioner Luu asked if any group could come play for the Classics and Cookies event. Alex Greer
said that any group could potentially play and that it would likely be dependent on availability.
Chair Kasamsetty asked about marketing. Alex Greer indicated that the programs would be advertised
in newsletters, the Recreation Schedule, the Scene, social media, and flyers.
Vice Chair Halambi asked where the events would be held. Alex Greer indicated that they would be at
the Senior Center.
Commissioner Cheung asked what kind of program Techy Teens would be. Alex Greer answered that
it would be drop in.
Commissioner Ding suggested that the Interact clubs at the high schools be utilized for the programs.
Vice Chair Halambi suggested that the City reach out to high schools through emails from the Deans.
Chair Kasamsetty suggested that the City utilize non-school affiliated volunteer organizations. She also
recommended a field day or sports activity for an intergenerational program.
Commissioner Ding suggested a program in which teens could create logs or stories from listening to
seniors.
Vice Chair Halambi suggested a program with animals, teens, and seniors.
Chair Kasamsetty suggested movie nights, yoga, sharing objects and photos from the seniors, and an
activity where seniors and teens create a story together one sentence at a time.
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STAFF & COMMISSION REPORTS
3. Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Recommended Action: Receive monthly update reports from City Staff and Teen Commissioners.
• Staff Updates
o Robert Kaufman, Teen Coordinator, provided a staff update.
Pizza and Politics update
Wildlife and Harvest Day at Blackberry Farm update
Veteran’s Day November 11
Tree Lighting December 2
Breakfast with Santa December 3
Santa Visits
• Commissioner Updates
o Vice Chair Halambi provided recaps on Mayor Meeting.
Mayor Paul term ends December 8
In person Commission meetings likely in February 2023
COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE AT UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
• Vice Chair Halambi will attend the next Mayor’s Meeting.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
No future agenda items were added.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:56 p.m., Chair Kasamsetty adjourned the meeting.
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Sonya Lee, Staff Liaison
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Agenda Item
22-11853 Agenda Date:
12/14/2022 Agenda #: 2.
Subject: Update on the Youth Led Organization Program for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
Receive a presentation on the Youth Led Organization Program for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
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Agenda Item
22-11854 Agenda Date:
12/14/2022 Agenda #: 3.
Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Receive monthly update reports from City Staff and Teen Commissioners.
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