APPOINTMENTS City Council
September 8, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jeff Boynton, City Manager
ORIGINATED BY: Oliver Osuna, Community Services Director Paul Castillo, Community Services Supervisor
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO YOUTH COUNCIL
BACKGROUND
The Youth Council strives to develop ways to involve young people in local government by providing them with a platform to voice their opinions on the City's programs and services. The Youth Council consists of one member and alternate from each grade level at La Mirada High School; one member and alternate from Benton, Hutchinson, Beatitudes of Our Lord, Heights Christian, and St. Paul of the Cross Middle Schools; and four at-large positions.
FINDINGS
Staff recommends the following students be reappointed as representatives of their respective schools:
Isabelle Alejandre Member - La Mirada High School Senior Ethan Hall Member - La Mirada High School Sophomore
Madison Souza Alternate Member - La Mirada High School Senior Sienna Dominguez Member-at-Large - Sonora High School Sophomore Emma Vanden Dries Member-at-Large - Don Bosco Technical Institute Freshman Carol Eskandar Member-at-Large - Troy High School Senior Presently, there are several vacancies for Youth Council. Staff recommends the City Council appoint the following student to serve out the Youth Council term expiring in October 2027:
Melinna Jimenez Member-at-Large - California High School Junior Melinna Jimenez is a junior at California High School. Melinna swims competitively for the La Mirada Armada Swim Team, plays water polo for Commerce Water Polo Club, is an active member Model United Nations and has participated in the City's Leaders in Training program for three years.
AGENDA NO. 6.1
Appointment to the La Mirada Youth Council
City Council Meeting of September 8, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended the City Council reappoint Isabelle Alejandre, Ethan Hall, Madison Souza, Sienna Dominguez, Emma Vanden Dries and Carol Eskandar and appoint Melinna Jimenez to the La Mirada Youth Council for terms expiring in October 2 LA MIRADA CITY HALL
13700 La Mirada Boulevard
La Mirada, California 90638
(562) 943-0131
LA MIRADA ADVISORY BODY APPLICATION
The City Council-appointed advisory bodies are an essential part of La Mirada's city government. Their function is to study various areas of importance and special issues and act as advisors to the City Council on these matters. Advisory body members must be United States citizens and La Mirada residents. Other requirements may apply to specific Commissions/Councils or the Community Foundation. Terms of office range from one year, wo years or four years, depending on the advisory body. The Community Foundation is a California non-profit and public benefit corporation and its members are appointed by the City Council. It is a corporate entity.
Please select among the following your interest to serve:
Community Services Commission Senior Council
Planning Commission Youth Council
Public Safety and Traffic Commission Community Foundation Historical Preservation Advisory Council
PERSONAL HISTORY
Please complete the following form in its entirety if you wish to be considered for positions that may become available.
1. Name Melinna 'Didi Jimenez Date
2. Residence Address
3. Phone or Cell No. (80-44) 530 -
4. Email [email protected]
5. Resident of La Mirada since August 2015
6. Occupation Middle School Student
Business Address Phone
Job experience: (Begin with your present or most recently held position.) n/a
8. Abilities, experiences, and interests, which you believe would contribute to your participation on a commission/council:
The contribution I will give to the council/commission is my abilities in public speaking my organization and my love to my city, La Mirada.
9. Clubs, community service organizations, memberships, affiliations, and professional organization:
I've been a member of La Mirada Armada Swim Team. I'm an active volunteer of AYSO Region 94 VIP Division soccer team and District 56 Challenger Baseball Team.
Updated December 2021
10. Have you participated in any community service projects, volunteer activities, or civic activities? If so, please list:
I am a volunteer AYSO Region 94 VIP Division Soccer Team and District 56 Challenger Baseball Team playing season.
I volunteered as a timer for Southern California Swimming Meets During the pandemic I made personal cards for senior citizens who lived in care home
11. References: (Include at least two individuals who are not connected officially with the City of La Mirada.) Please give name, address, and phone number:
Don Garman
Shalom Hordista
Steven Burgees /
12. Provide any other information you feel is pertinent to this application for service:
Knowledge in Windows and Mac word app, hardworking
13. Are you currently serving or have you served on any other advisory bodies? If yes, please list.
No
IMPORTANT NOTE
Persons appointed to the Community Services, Planning and Public Safety Commissions are required to file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statements of Economic Interest (Form 700). This document is a public record. A copy of Form 700 is available in the City Clerk's office or by visiting www.fppc.ca.gov.
All persons appointed are required to take an oath of office and sign the City's Code of Ethical Conduct. Members are also required to comply with the City's attendance and dress code policies.
I certify under penalty of perjury that all statements I have made on this form are true and correct. I hereby authorize the City of La Mirada to investigate the accuracy of this information from any person or organization, and I release the City of La Mirada and all persons and organizations from all claims and liabilities arising from such investigation or the supplying of information for such investigation. I acknowledge that any false statement or misrepresentation on this form will be cause for refusal of appointment or immediate dismissal at any time during the period of service. in dimene
Signature Date
Edgar and Milvic Jimenez Parent
Parent or Gunplat Signatura for Minor Applicant Print Parent or Guardian Name Relationship to Minor Please retum completed/signed form to: City Cierk's Office at 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, CA 90638.
Updated December 2021