Item No. 9.
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
BY:JASON CHACON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE:AUGUST 25, 2026
SUBJECT:APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF NOMINEE TO THE 2026-2027 DOWNEY YOUTH COMMISSION FOR DISTRICT 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council will consider appointing an applicant to the 2026-2027 Downey Youth Commission in District 2, to fill a recent vacancy. The Downey Youth Commission is comprised of 15 seats, and it is entering its 16th year. A total of 16 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 term of two years provided they continue to meet eligibility requirements. Youth Commissioners in grade 12 are limited to a one-year term.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
Approve the appointment of a Youth Commissioner to fill a vacancy in the 2026-2027 Downey Youth Commission in District 2.
BACKGROUND
The 2026-2027 Downey Youth Commission recruitment process concluded on July 29, 2026. City Council members selected their nominees for appointment for the August 11 Council Meeting. On August 10, City staff were informed that Commissioner Zuriel Serrano would be resigning from his position for the 2026-2027 term, resulting in a vacancy in District 2.
The Downey City Council formed the Downey Youth Commission in 2011 with the goals of Leadership development
Civic/local government education (including planning Student Government Day) Provide input to the City Council regarding youth issues Completion of annual assignments/priorities from City Council The Downey Youth Commission is a volunteer advisory commission, and Commissioners do not receive compensation for their time. Each council member 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.
ANALYSIS
The following applicant is the City Council nominee for the 2026-2027 Downey Youth Commission term:
No.Name Grade School District
1.Daniela
Echavarria 11 Warren High
School 2
The Downey Youth Commission will convene on September 17, 2026 for their first meeting of the 2026-2027 term.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Public Engagement
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.