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Youth Advisory Commission approves Dec. 8 minutes, advances plans for Opportunity Fair and youth conference
Summary
At its Jan. 9 meeting the Youth Advisory Commission approved minutes from Dec. 8 and reviewed its 2026 work plan, including vendor recruitment for an Opportunity Fair, outreach to community partners, and travel/registration for the YAC Attack conference on March 7.
The Youth Advisory Commission voted to approve the minutes from its Dec. 8, 2025 meeting and moved on to schedule and logistics for upcoming events, including an Opportunity Fair and the YAC Attack youth conference.
The commission packet was published on 01/09/2026. During the secretary’s report Speaker 1 asked commissioners to review the Dec. 8 minutes; Speaker 3 moved, “I motion to approve that meeting minutes with amendments for December 8,” and the motion was recorded as passing with a tally stated in the meeting as “11 to 0 0.”
Commissioners then reviewed work‑plan accomplishments and near‑term tasks. Speaker 2 said the commission has completed several items this year—intergenerational dinner, a breakfast with Santa and two tech days—and is organizing an Opportunity Fair. Speaker 2 encouraged the group, saying, “you’re on track to complete all of your work plan items this year, so bravo.”
On the Opportunity Fair Speaker 1 outlined committee assignments (logistics, marketing and vendor committee) and the group discussed outreach to potential partners. Speaker 2 reported contacts including Gilroy Museum, Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy Prep and Gavilan College (noting Gavilan is currently closed), and other local organizations such as House of Bagels and community rescues. Speaker 4 said she had emailed the library and St. Joseph’s Family Center and planned to follow up in person where contact info is limited.
Speaker 2 described vendor targets and scheduling: the committee has about 70 entries on a contact list, with a short‑term target of roughly 30 vendors and a minimum threshold of 25. Speaker 2 asked committees to meet again in about two weeks to assess progress so event marketing can begin.
The commission also reviewed an external conference opportunity. Speaker 2 promoted the YAC Attack conference in Los Altos on Saturday, March 7, offering city transportation and noting the city will cover attendance costs. Speaker 2 asked commissioners to register and, for minors, to have a parent or guardian complete digital authorization by Feb. 1 if possible.
Next steps: committees will hold follow‑up meetings to finalize vendor recruitment and logistics; staff will continue partner outreach and collect registrations for the March 7 conference.
