ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 5, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Appointments TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Julie Drimakis, City Clerk
DATE: July 27, 2026
SUBJECT: Sixteen Appointments to the Youth Commission
for the 2026-27 School Year
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 2027.
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:
Shashank Ramasubramanian
James Roy
December Stoelting
Catelynn Hentges (incumbent)
Jasmine Bajwa (incumbent)
Mia Clifford (incumbent)
Millicent Clowes
Nathaniel Catalan (incumbent)
Teegan Lahammer
Sravya Pudipeddi (incumbent)
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action will not require additional City General Funds.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Application Packet