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Home My WebLink AboutTC 08-12-2026 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO TEEN COMMISSION AGENDA 10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room and via Teleconference Wednesday, August 12, 2026 6:00 PM Page 1 1 TC 08-12-2026 1 of 19 Teen Commission Agenda August 12, 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_Zonp7kt9Tl6Re5RifLL60g 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: 892 5936 6944 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 08-12-2026 2 of 19 Teen Commission Agenda August 12, 2026 C. 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: Bike Fest Receive a presentation on Bike Fest from Safe Routes to School Coordinator, Birgit Werner. 2.Subject: Juvenile Traffic Diversion Program Receive a presentation on Juvenile Traffic Diversion Program from Safe Routes to School Coordinator, Birgit Werner. 3.Subject: Youth Led Organization, Next Vision AI Receive a presentation from Youth Led Organization, Next Vision AI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.Subject: Approval of Minutes - June 10, 2026 Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission meeting on June 10, 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) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not on the agenda. Page 3 3 TC 08-12-2026 3 of 19 Teen Commission Agenda August 12, 2026 OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 5.Subject: Youth Led Organization Highlight Program for 26/27 Term Receive an update on the upcoming changes to the Youth Led Organization Highlight Program for the 26/27 Term. 6.Subject: Next Vision AI for Youth Led Organization Highlight Program Discuss and evaluate Next Vision AI for Youth Led Organization Highlight Program. 7.Subject: Outgoing Commissioners Receive feedback from outgoing Commissioners to returning Commissioners. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS FUTURE AGENDA SETTING 8.Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items A - Upcoming Draft Agenda Items 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 08-12-2026 4 of 19 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Bike Fest Receive a presentation on Bike Fest from Safe Routes to School Coordinator, Birgit Werner. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/5/2026Page 1 of 1 6 TC 08-12-2026 6 of 19 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Juvenile Traffic Diversion Program Receive a presentation on Juvenile Traffic Diversion Program from Safe Routes to School Coordinator, Birgit Werner. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/5/2026Page 1 of 1 7 TC 08-12-2026 7 of 19 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Youth Led Organization, Next Vision AI Receive a presentation from Youth Led Organization, Next Vision AI. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/5/2026Page 1 of 1 8 TC 08-12-2026 8 of 19 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Approval of Minutes - June 10, 2026 Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission meeting on June 10, 2026. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/5/2026Page 1 of 1 9 TC 08-12-2026 9 of 19 DRAFT MINUTES CUPERTINO TEEN COMMISSION Wednesday, June 10, 2026 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 Present: Chair Anushree Misra and Commissioners Rusheel Deshmukh, Jonathan Gao, Saanvi Halambi, Chelsea Lau, and Vinay Prakash. Absent: Vice Chair Harly Liu and Commissioners Brianna Su and Sumedha Kumar. CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Subject: Summer Events Presentation Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on summer events from Recreation Coordinator, Christina Lopez. Written Communications for this item included a staff presentation. Recreation Coordinator Christina Lopez gave a presentation. Chair Misra opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to. The Commission received the presentation on summer events. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Subject: Approval of Minutes - April 8, 2026 Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes from the Teen Commission meeting on April 8, 2026. Commissioners asked questions, which Chair Misra responded to. Chair Misra opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public 10 TC 08-12-2026 10 of 19 comment period. MOTION: Halambi moved and Gao seconded to approve the April 8, 2026, minutes. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Misra, Deshmukh, Gao, Halambi, Lau, Prakash. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Su, Kumar, Liu. POSTPONEMENTS – None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None OLD BUSINESS – None NEW BUSINESS 3. Subject: Teen Resource Fair Recommended Action: Receive a presentation and provide feedback on the 2027 Teen Resource Fair from Recreation Coordinator, Robert Kaufman. Written Communications for this item included a staff presentation. Recreation Coordinator Robert Kaufman gave a presentation. Chair Misra opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. Commissioners made the following recommendations: • Separate Teen Commission and Youth Activity Board tables to avoid confusion and encourage attendees to visit both. • Organize booths by category (City programs, volunteer opportunities, health and wellness, student organizations, and employment resources) to improve navigation. • Add larger, clearer signage to distinguish booths and identify different programs. • Place related booths adjacent to one another to make it easier for attendees to find similar opportunities. • Expand participation by inviting additional nonprofit organizations and youth-led organizations, particularly those serving Cupertino teens. • Consider expanding the event footprint to accommodate more booths and organize exhibitors into themed areas. • Increase marketing efforts to attract more high school-aged attendees. • Coordinate more closely with the Inter-District Council (IDC) to promote the event through school announcements and campus communication channels. 11 TC 08-12-2026 11 of 19 • Promote the event through school ASB organizations, school media, and social media platforms, particularly Instagram. • Encourage commissioners and partner organizations to repost and share City social media content to increase the event's visibility. 4. Subject: Recreation Event Volunteers Recommended Action: Receive a presentation and provide feedback on 2026 Recreation Event Volunteers from Recreation Coordinator, Robert Kaufman. Written Communications for this item included a staff presentation. Recreation Coordinator Robert Kaufman 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. Commissioners made the following recommendations: • Explore promoting REV volunteer opportunities by highlighting nationally recognized service awards, such as the Congressional Award, that participants may be eligible to earn through volunteer hours. • Continue identifying and referencing comparable volunteer recognition programs to strengthen outreach and recruitment. • Consider implementing a more streamlined communication system for REV members, as email communications can be difficult for participants to keep track of. 5. Subject: Teen School Year Programs Recommended Action: Receive a presentation and provide feedback on the school year teen programs from Recreation Coordinator, Robert Kaufman. Written Communications for this item included a staff presentation. Recreation Coordinator Robert Kaufman 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. 12 TC 08-12-2026 12 of 19 Commissioners made the following recommendations: • Consider reducing the number of movie nights and focusing resources on programs with higher attendance and engagement. • Schedule movie nights on long weekends or avoid periods with finals and Advanced Placement (AP) exams to improve attendance. • Explore partnering with schools or the Inter-District Council (IDC) to host joint movie nights and expand outreach. • Coordinate movie night scheduling with schools to avoid conflicts with campus events. • Consider reinstating the May Study Café as a low-commitment opportunity for students to study, socialize, and prepare for finals. 6. Subject: Speaking Opportunities for Teen Commissioners Recommended Action: Review and provide feedback on speaking opportunities for Teen Commissioners in the 2025-2026 term with Recreation Coordinator, Robert Kaufman. Written Communications for this item included a staff presentation. Recreation Coordinator Robert Kaufman gave a presentation. Chair Misra opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. Commissioners made the following recommendations: • Select enthusiastic MCs for the Big Bunny 5K who are comfortable engaging participants and improvising throughout the event. • Consider reducing the number of MCs for Earth and Arbor Day from three to two to improve coordination and reduce stage congestion. • Continue offering Teen Commission volunteer opportunities at community events, including the Spelling Bee and Earth and Arbor Day. • Continue providing opportunities for collaboration between the Teen Commission and Youth Activity Board at volunteer events. 7. Subject: Teen Commission Summer Meeting Schedule Recommended Action: Discuss summer meeting schedule and availability of Commissioners to attend. Recreation Manager Sonya Lee gave a verbal report. 13 TC 08-12-2026 13 of 19 Chair Misra opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. Commissioners asked questions and made comments. Commissioners discussed the summer meeting schedule and availability. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS Recreation Manager Sonya Lee discussed the upcoming CREST Awards. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING 8. Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items A tentative Teen Commission meeting agenda calendar was provided in the published agenda. ADJOURNMENT At 7:29 p.m. Chair Misra adjourned the Regular Teen Commission Meeting. Minutes prepared by: Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant 14 TC 08-12-2026 14 of 19 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Youth Led Organization Highlight Program for 26/27 Term Receive an update on the upcoming changes to the Youth Led Organization Highlight Program for the 26/27 Term. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/5/2026Page 1 of 1 15 TC 08-12-2026 15 of 19 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Next Vision AI for Youth Led Organization Highlight Program Discuss and evaluate Next Vision AI for Youth Led Organization Highlight Program. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/5/2026Page 1 of 1 16 TC 08-12-2026 16 of 19 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Outgoing Commissioners Receive feedback from outgoing Commissioners to returning Commissioners. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/5/2026Page 1 of 1 17 TC 08-12-2026 17 of 19 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 8/5/2026Page 1 of 1 18 TC 08-12-2026 18 of 19 TEEN COMMISSION UPCOMING DRAFT AGENDA ITEMS September 9, 2026 - Oath and Commission Expectations from City Clerk - Chair and Vice Chair Selection - Commission Work Plan Review for Term - Teen Organizations Presentation October 14, 2026 - IT Cybersecurity Presentation - Marketing Coordinator Style Guide and Social Media Expectations - Secure MC for Monster Mash Specific Commission Meeting Date TBD - Capital Improvement Programs Parks Projects - Transportation Division - Emergency Management - Economic Development - Reports Youth Led Organizations - Pizza and Politics Every Other Year 19 TC 08-12-2026 19 of 19