The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutTC 03-11-2026 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO TEEN COMMISSION AGENDA 10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room and via Teleconference Wednesday, March 11, 2026 6:00 PM Page 1 1 TC 03-11-2026 1 of 14 Teen Commission Agenda March 11, 2026 E. Please note that due to cyber security concerns, speakers are not allowed to connect any personal devices to any City equipment. However, speakers that wish to share a document (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_UPHMdaXJSGu9mQixFusCEQ 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: 846 3411 6258 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. Page 2 2 TC 03-11-2026 2 of 14 Teen Commission Agenda March 11, 2026 C. Via an H.323/SIP room system: H.323 Information: 144.195.19.161 (US West) 206.247.11.121 (US East) Meeting ID: 846 3411 6258 SIP: 84634116258@zoomcrc.com D. Online via the teleconferencing device (Audio and Video) being used to provide access to the meeting from a remote Teleconference Location noticed pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2), which location, if noticed, would be stated on the cover page of this agenda. a) Speakers are required to notify the City Clerk via email to cityclerk@cupertino.gov prior to noon on the date of the meeting during which they plan to participate and comment from the remote location noticed to ensure the City Clerk is prepared to accept their comment. b) If the teleconferencing device malfunctions impeding access to the meeting from the remote location, the speaker may alternatively participate via the other options for remote participation provided above. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.Subject: Intergenerational Programs Presentation Receive a presentation on Intergenerational Programs from Recreation Coordinator, Zoe Keeley. 2.Subject: California Association of Youth Commissions Presentation Receive a presentation on California Association of Youth Commissions Surveys and Conference from Anya Dalal. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.Subject: Approval of Minutes - February 11, 2026 Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission meeting on February 11, 2026. 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) Page 3 3 TC 03-11-2026 3 of 14 Teen Commission Agenda March 11, 2026 minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not on the agenda. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 4.Subject: Teen Speaker Series Topics Recommended Action: Solicit feedback on Teen Speaker Series Topics for 2026. 5.Subject: Pizza and Politics Recommended Action: Solicit feedback on Pizza and Politics for 2026. 6.Subject: Splash Bash/Summer Kickoff Recommended Action: Solicit feedback on Splash Bash/Summer Kickoff for 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 03-11-2026 4 of 14 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Intergenerational Programs Presentation Receive a presentation on Intergenerational Programs from Recreation Coordinator, Zoe Keeley. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 3/5/2026Page 1 of 1 5 TC 03-11-2026 5 of 14 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: California Association of Youth Commissions Presentation Receive a presentation on California Association of Youth Commissions Surveys and Conference from Anya Dalal. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 3/5/2026Page 1 of 1 6 TC 03-11-2026 6 of 14 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Approval of Minutes - February 11, 2026 Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission meeting on February 11, 2026. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 3/5/2026Page 1 of 1 7 TC 03-11-2026 7 of 14 DRAFT MINUTES CUPERTINO TEEN COMMISSION Wednesday, February 11, 2026 At 6:01 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 Present: Chair Anushree Misra, Vice Chair Harly Liu, and Commissioners Rusheel Deshmukh, Jonathan Gao, Saanvi Halambi, Sumedha Kumar, Vinay Prakash, and Brianna Su. Absent: Commissioner Chelsea Lau. CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Subject: Big Bunny 5K and Kids Fun Run and Spring Community Festivals Presentation Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on Big Bunny 5K and Kids Fun Run and Spring Community Festivals from Recreation Coordinator, Christina Lopez. Recreation Coordinator Christina Lopez 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: Golf Events and Earth Day Festival Presentation Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on upcoming Golf Events and the Earth Day Festival from Recreation Coordinator, Kayla Nakamoto. 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. 3. Subject: SR2S Working Group 8 TC 03-11-2026 8 of 14 Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the SR2S Working Group from Safe Routes to School Coordinator, Birgit Werner. Safe Routes to School Coordinator Birgit Werner 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. 4. Subject: Youth Led Organization, Cybersecurity and AI Club Recommended Action: Receive a presentation from Youth Led Organization, Cybersecurity and AI Club, for Teen Commission Highlight Program. Founder of Young Leaders in Cybersecurity and AI Arth Bhardwaj, Bay Area Chapter Lead Henry Whitehead, and Director of Operations Krishiv Arora 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. Subject: Approval of Minutes – January 14, 2026 Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission meeting on January 14, 2026. Chair Misra opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. MOTION: Liu moved and Su seconded to approve the January 14, 2026 minutes. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Misra, Liu, Deshmukh, Gao, Halambi, Kumar, Prakash, Su. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Lau POSTPONEMENTS – None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None OLD BUSINESS – None 9 TC 03-11-2026 9 of 14 NEW BUSINESS 6. Subject: Cybersecurity and AI Club for Teen Commission Highlight Program Recommended Action: Discuss and evaluate Cybersecurity and AI Club for Teen Commission Youth Led Organization Highlight Program. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee 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. MOTION: Commissioner Kumar moved and Commissioner Gao seconded to grant the Youth Led Organization Highlight to the Cybersecurity and AI Club. The motion failed with the following vote: Ayes: Su, Liu. Noes: Deshmukh, Gao, Halambi, Kumar, Prakash, Misra. Abstain: None. Absent: Lau. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS Recreation Manager Sonya Lee reported that Commissioners have been contacted regarding upcoming event roles, including MC assignments for the Big Bunny event, and were asked to confirm availability. She also reviewed shift sign-ups for the Teen Resource Fair on March 21, with final scheduling to be coordinated by staff. Additionally, she shared updates on the YLO Highlight Program, noting that feedback supported more formal recognition and expanded features, such as potential video highlights and department-issued certificates, with proposed changes expected to begin next term. Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING – None. ADJOURNMENT At 8:06 p.m. Chair Misra adjourned the Regular Teen Commission Meeting. Minutes prepared by: 10 TC 03-11-2026 10 of 14 Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant 11 TC 03-11-2026 11 of 14 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Teen Speaker Series Topics Solicit feedback on Teen Speaker Series Topics for 2026. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 3/5/2026Page 1 of 1 12 TC 03-11-2026 12 of 14 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Pizza and Politics Solicit feedback on Pizza and Politics for 2026. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 3/5/2026Page 1 of 1 13 TC 03-11-2026 13 of 14 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Splash Bash/Summer Kickoff Solicit feedback on Splash Bash/Summer Kickoff for 2026. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 3/5/2026Page 1 of 1 14 TC 03-11-2026 14 of 14