Item No.
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
BY: JASON CHACON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE 2024-2025 DOWNEY YOUTH
COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Downey Youth Commission is comprised of 15 high school students who reside in the City of Downey. The Youth Commission is entering its 14th year. A total of 34 applications were received for 8 vacancies.
Each Youth Commissioner entering grades 9-11 shall serve a two-year term and may be reappointed for up to one additional term of two years provided they continue to meet the eligibility requirements. Youth Commissioners in grade 12 are limited to a one-year term.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
Approve the appointment of the 8 applicants listed in this report to the 2024- 2025 Downey Youth Commission.
BACKGROUND
The Downey City Council formed the Downey Youth Commission in 2011 with the goals of:
- Leadership development
- Civic/local government education (including planning Youth in Government Day) - Provide input to the City Council regarding youth issues - Completion of annual assignments/priorities from the City Council
Similar to other City advisory commissions, the Downey Youth Commission is a volunteer advisory commission, and the Commissioners do not receive compensation for their time.
Each councilmember selects up to three applicants from their corresponding district to fill the maximum of three vacancies for each Council District. There are currently eight vacancies across all Council Districts. The City Council reviewed the applications and provided its recommendations for appointment.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE DOWNEY YOUTH COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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2 ANALYSIS
The following are the City Council nominees to fill the 8 vacancies for the 2024-2025 Downey Youth Commission term:
Name Grade School District
1. Savannah Chavez 12 Downey High 1
2. Olivia Haddad 11 St. Pius x St. Matthias
Academy
1 3. Daniel Perez 11 Downey High 1
4. Megan Barajas 10 Warren High 2
5. Berlin Soto 12 Warren High 2
6. Isabella Lopez-Gudiel 12 Warren High 3
7. Dominic Saab 10 St. John Bosco 4
8. June Van der Most va Spijk 10 St. Josephs 4
The Downey Youth Commission will convene on September 19, 2024 for their first meeting of the 2024-2025 term.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Public Engagement
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. Youth Commissioners do not receive compensation for volunteering their time to serve on the Downey Youth Commission.