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Home My WebLink AboutTeen Commission 01-14-2026 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO TEEN COMMISSION AGENDA 10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room and via Teleconference Wednesday, January 14, 2026 6:00 PM Page 1 1 TC 01-14-2026 1 of 12 Teen Commission Agenda January 14, 2026 (e.g. presentations, photographs or other documents) during oral comments may do so by: a. E-mailing the document to teencommission@cupertino.gov by 3:00 p.m. and staff will advance the slides/share the documents during your oral comment. 2) Written communications as follows: A. E-mail comments to teencommission@cupertino.gov. B. Regular mail or hand delivered addressed to the: Cupertino Teen Commission, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 C. Comments addressed to the Teen Commission received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be included in written communications published and distributed before the beginning of the meeting. D. Comments addressed to the Teen Commission received after the 4:00 p.m. deadline, but through the end of the Commission meeting, will be posted to the City’s website by the end of the following business day. 3) Teleconference in one of the following ways: A. Online via Zoom on an electronic device (Audio and Video): Speakers must register in advance by clicking on the link below to access the meeting: https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DT0IAVi5QEipwGipFdKBvA a. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. b. Speakers will be recognized by the name they use for registration. Once recognized, speakers must click ‘unmute’ when prompted to speak. c. Please read the following instructions about technical compatibility carefully: One can directly download the teleconference (Zoom) software or connect to the meeting in their internet browser. If a browser is used, make sure the most current and up-to-date browser, such as the following, is used: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer. B. By Phone (Audio only): No registration is required in advance and speakers may join the meeting as follows: a. Dial 669-900-6833 and enter WEBINAR ID: 880 3155 7074 b. To “raise hand” to speak: Dial *9; When asked to unmute: Dial *6 c. Speakers will be recognized to speak by the last four digits of their phone number. C. Via an H.323/SIP room system: H.323 Information: Page 2 2 TC 01-14-2026 2 of 12 Teen Commission Agenda January 14, 2026 144.195.19.161 (US West) 206.247.11.121 (US East) Meeting ID: 880 3155 7074 SIP: 88031557074@zoomcrc.com CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.Subject: Sports and Fitness Division Presentation Receive a presentation on the Sports and Fitness Division from Recreation Manager, Alex Corbalis. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.Subject: Approval of Minutes - November 12, 2025 Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission meeting on November 12, 2025. 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 3.Subject: Youth Led Organization Highlight Program Discuss and provide feedback on current Youth Led Organization Highlight Program. 4.Subject: Teen Commission Role in Promoting Teen Programs Discuss how Teen Commissioners can promote Teen Programs in the community. Page 3 3 TC 01-14-2026 3 of 12 Teen Commission Agenda January 14, 2026 STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS FUTURE AGENDA SETTING 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 City Council, Commissioners or 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 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. Page 4 4 TC 01-14-2026 4 of 12 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Sports and Fitness Division Presentation Receive a presentation on the Sports and Fitness Division from Recreation Manager, Alex Corbalis. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 1/8/2026Page 1 of 1 5 TC 01-14-2026 5 of 12 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Approval of Minutes - November 12, 2025 Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission meeting on November 12, 2025. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 1/8/2026Page 1 of 1 6 TC 01-14-2026 6 of 12 DRAFT MINUTES CUPERTINO TEEN COMMISSION Wednesday, November 12, 2025 At 6:00 p.m. Chair Anushree Misra called the regular Teen Commission meeting to order at the Quinlan Conference Room, 10185 North Stelling Road and via teleconference. ROLL CALL Chair Anushree Misra, Vice Chair Harly Liu, and Commissioners Rusheel Deshmukh, Jonathan Gao, Saanvi Halambi (arrived at 6:02 p.m.), Sumedha Kumar, Chelsea Lau, Vinay Prakash, and Brianna Su (arrived at 6:04 p.m.). Absent: None. CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Subject: Outdoor Recreation Division Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the Outdoor Recreation Division from Kayla Nakamoto, Recreation Coordinator. Recreation Coordinator Kayla Nakamoto gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions, which staff responded to. Chair Misra opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. 2. Subject: Youth Led Organization, Tino Eco Recommended Action: Receive a presentation from Youth Led Organization, Tino Eco, for Teen Commission Highlight Program. Representative from Youth Led Organization Tino Eco, Megha Vinesh, gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions, which the presenter responded to. Chair Misra opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. 7 TC 01-14-2026 7 of 12 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. Subject: Approval of Minutes - October 8, 2025 Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission meeting on October 8, 2025. Chair Misra opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. MOTION: Liu moved and Lau seconded to approve the October 8, 2025 minutes. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Misra, Liu, Deshmukh, Gao, Halambi, Kumar, Lau, Prakash, Su. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. POSTPONEMENTS – None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None OLD BUSINESS – None NEW BUSINESS 4. Subject: Active Transportation Plan Recommended Action: Receive a presentation and provide feedback on the Active Transportation Plan from Matt Schroeder, Transit and Transportation Planner. Transit and Transportation Planner Matt Schroeder gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions, which staff responded to. Chair Misra opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. 5. Subject: Evaluation of Tino Eco for Second Highlight Spot Recommended Action: Discuss and vote on Tino Eco Youth Led Organization for second Teen Commission Highlight spot. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions and made comments, which staff responded to. Commissioners made the following recommendations: 8 TC 01-14-2026 8 of 12 • Make the Highlight Program more selective. • Offer more than a simple shout-out—such as a City-issued certificate or endorsement—to encourage greater participation. • Enhance the overall appeal of applying for the Highlight Program. • Limit eligibility to once per year to prevent repeat selections of the same organization. • Conduct a more thorough evaluation process by the Commission. • Increase outreach efforts, with Teen Commissioners actively promoting the Highlight opportunity. • Prioritize first-time applicants or newer organizations to support emerging youth-led efforts. Chair Misra opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. MOTION: Liu moved and Su seconded to set a precedent to allow applications once every year since the last Teen Commission Highlight. Ayes: Misra, Liu, Deshmukh, Gao, Halambi, Kumar, Lau, Prakash, Su. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions and made comments, which staff responded to. Su moved and Prakash seconded not to give Tino Eco Youth Led Organization a second Teen Commission Highlight spot. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Misra, Liu, Deshmukh, Gao, Halambi, Kumar, Lau, Prakash, Su. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 6. Subject: December Teen Commission Meeting Recommended Action: Discuss and provide feedback on possible cancellation of the December Teen Commission meeting. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions and made comments, which staff responded to. Chair Misra opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. MOTION: Lau moved and Liu seconded to cancel the December meeting. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Misra, Liu, Deshmukh, Gao, Halambi, Kumar, Lau, 9 TC 01-14-2026 9 of 12 Prakash, Su. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS Sonya Lee reported on recent and upcoming Parks and Recreation events. The Teen Speaker Series continues with sessions on Financial Literacy (Nov. 15) and Tech Career Paths (Nov. 22). December events include the Tree Lighting at Quinlan on Dec. 5, followed by Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 6, both of which need volunteers. Cupertino Café, a teen study event, will be held on Dec. 13 at Community Hall, along with the Signing Santa program that morning. Santa Visits will run Dec. 13–15 and Dec. 20–22, with limited spots remaining. Recent events included a highly attended Diwali Festival, the Ikebana Flower Show, the Treasures sale benefiting the Senior Center, and the popular Monster Mash. The Teen Speaker Series’ college planning session on Nov. 1 drew more than 20 participants. Teen commissioners also received recognition at the CREST Awards on Oct. 29. Commissioners asked questions which Recreation Manager Sonya Lee responded to. Chair Misra opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING – Analyzing the current Teen Commission Highlight Program and the benefits awarded by the program (Misra). ADJOURNMENT At 7:45 p.m. Chair Misra adjourned the Regular Teen Commission Meeting. Minutes prepared by: Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant 10 TC 01-14-2026 10 of 12 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Youth Led Organization Highlight Program Discuss and provide feedback on current Youth Led Organization Highlight Program. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 1/8/2026Page 1 of 1 11 TC 01-14-2026 11 of 12 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Teen Commission Role in Promoting Teen Programs Discuss how Teen Commissioners can promote Teen Programs in the community. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 1/8/2026Page 1 of 1 12 TC 01-14-2026 12 of 12