The City of Mountain View Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) was formed to increase the level of civic engagement of youth and to provide the YAC with an opportunity to work directly with the Council Youth Services Committee. The YAC is comprised of middle school and high school students that represent Mountain View teens in local government and have the opportunity to advise adults concerning teen issues. 

The general functions of the Youth Advisory Committee include:

• Advise City Council and Staff on youth and teen issues
• Support the Teen Center through the sharing of resources and new program ideas
• Plan fun events and programs for the teen population
  
  

Recruitment

The Youth Advisory Committee meets twice a month at The View Teen Center (263 Escuela Avenue) during the school year (August - June) at 4:30 p.m. View upcoming meeting dates.

Agendas

• Recent Meeting Agendas and Minutes
• Archived Meeting Agendas and Minutes

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Roster

The Committee consists of fifteen members and additional members-at-large.
View the 2023-24 Advisory Body Roster

Membership

Membership eligibility includes being a Mountain View resident, enrolled in 7th through 12th grade, and able to attend regular meetings and events. Students who are interested in joining the YAC are encouraged to come to a meeting to learn more about what the YAC has to offer.

Workplan

View the 2023-24 Youth Advisory Committee Workplan.

YAC Membership Benefits

• Learn about your community
• Opportunity for civic engagement
• Make a direct impact on your community
• Expand your network to include a wide range of youth as well as community members
• Develop positive youth/adult relationships
• Represent your fellow teens by recommending action in the community
• Receive encouragement and training to put your ideas into action

YAC Accomplishments

• Supported the creation of a Teen Center for middle and high school students
• Instrumental in the creation, design, and programming of the View Teen Center, scheduled to open in Fall 2014
• Received the California Parks and Recreation Society 2009 Youth Development Award for the 2009 Mayor's Youth Conference
• Received the California Parks and Recreation Society 2010 Youth Development Award for the 2010 Summer Outdoor Movie Night Series
• Supported the creation of the Teen Zone in the Mountain View Public Library
• Provide free events to teens including skate park events, teen open mic nights, summer outdoor movie series, and various sports tournaments
• Launched Find Your Fit: Teen Career Day, a career exploration event for teens, in 2022
• Launched the Teen Wellness Retreat, a mental-health conference for teens, in 2022
• Received the California Parks and Recreation Society 2023 Award of Excellence for the Teen Wellness Retreat Event

Additional Information

The Community Services Department supports the Youth Advisory Committee. For additional information or to request Agendas via email, please contact the Community Services Department at 650-903-6331 or email to yac@mountainview.gov.