ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 13, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Appointments TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Julie Drimakis, City Clerk
DATE: August 5, 2025
SUBJECT: 2025-26 Youth Commission Appointments
to terms set to expire July 2026
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 Area, which are then approved by the full City Council. Terms of all positions will expire July 2026.
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 regular members and alternate members in all Wards and mayoral position.
Applications for appointment have been received from:
Tanvi Thallapalle
Saisha Gulati
Catelynn Hentges
Imandeep Matharu
Mia Clifford
Ella Pepper
Claire Michael
Jacob Baldovinos
Jasmine Bajwa
Agam Behl
Natalie Vazquez
John Eoh
Tanav Doddapuneni
Abagail Arellano
Japji Jaur
Jazilyn Tran
Samuel Chambless
Nathaniel Catalan
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action will not require additional City General Funds.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Tanvi Thallapalle application
2. Saisha Gulati application
3. Catelynn Hentges application
4. Imandeep Matharu application
5. Mia Clifford application
6. Ella Pepper application
7. Claire Michael application
8. Jacob Baldovinos application
9. Jasmine Bajwa application
10. Agam Behl application
11. Natalie Vazquez application
12. John Eoh application
13. Tanav Doddapuneni application
14. Abagail Arellano application
15. Japji Kaur application
16. Jazilyn Tran application
17. Samuel Chambless application
18. Nathaniel Catalan application