ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 27, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Appointments TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Julie Drimakis, City Clerk
DATE: August 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Four Appointments for the 2025 -26 Youth Commission Wards 3 and 5 (Regular and Alternate Members)
with 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 vacancies for regular members and alternate members in Wards 3 and 5.
Applications for appointment have been received from:
Saisha Gulati
Catelynn Hentges
Ella Pepper
Jasmine Bajwa
Tanav Doddapuneni
Jazilyn Tran
Guneet Kaur
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action will not require additional City General Funds.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Saisha Gulati application
2. Catelynn Hentges application
3. Ella Pepper application
4. Jasmine Bajwa application
5. Tanav Doddapuneni application
6. Jazilyn Tran application
7. Guneet Kaur application