ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 12, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Appointments TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Julie Drimakis, City Clerk
DATE: February 6, 2025
SUBJECT: One appointment (ward 6 Alternate Member) to the Youth Commission to a term to expire July 2025
due to an existing vacancy
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council determination
BACKGROUND:
The Bakersfield Youth Commission is composed of eight voting members and eight alternate members appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The Mayor and each Councilmember nominate students that attend a high school in the City of Bakersfield or the Greater Bakersfield Are a, which are then approved by the full City Council. Terms of all positions will expire July 2025.
The Bakersfield Youth Commission identifies the concerns and needs of local youth, including matters related to recreational opportunities, park amenities, student safety, and volunteer opportunities with the City. Meetings are typically held on the fourth Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
There are currently commissioner vacancies for an alternate member in Wards 6.
Applications for appointment has been received from:
John Hyo-Jin Eoh
Malakhi Jayden Lopez
Oscar Cerano
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with this item. Appointees do not receive compensation for serving on the Commission
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
1. John Hyo-Jin Eoh, application
2. Malakhi Jayden Lopez, application
3. Oscar Cerano, application