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TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: DEPARTMENT HEAD JEREMY BUBNICK
STAFF LIA ISION NIKKI HENDRICKS & TOMMIE
JOHNSON
COUNCIL LIAISON ULISES CABRERA
AG
ENDA DATE: August 19, 2025
TITLE: EMERGING LEADERS COUNCIL 2024-2025 FISCAL
YEAR ANNUAL REPORT
TITLE SUMMARY: EMERGING LEADERS COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT
S
UMMARY
The purpose of the Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) is to identify students with a desire and potential to become com munity leaders, educate and engage young adults in local gov ernment, and focus efforts on service to the Moreno Valley community.
COMPOSITION
The following persons serve as voting members:
1. S
amantha Banagudos, District 3, 5/31/2025
2. Cameren Arthur Ferguson, District 2, 5/31/2025
3. Enrique Flores, District 4, 5/31/2026
4. Rhea Khurana, District 4, 5/31/2026
5. Sophia Navarro, District 3, 5/31/2027 (Appointment ended 5/2/2025)
6. Sunniva Thapa, District 1, 6/30/2026
7. Nathan Van Hoang, District 4, 5/31/2025
8. Martin Zambrano, District 1, 5/31/27
T
he current Chair is Nathan Van Hoang and the current Vice Chair is Cameren Arthur Ferguson.
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RECO
MMENDATIONS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL/DISPOSTION
None.
O
THER ACTIVITIES
Jul
y 4th Fun Fest Volunteering – The Council assisted with games and attractions during the City’s Fun Fest 4 th of July Celebration while demonstrating community engagement and youth leadership.
St
ate of the City Attendance – Council Members attended the City’s annual State of the City event in August 2024 to represent the Emerging Leaders Council and stay informed on citywide initiatives and projects.
Teen F
right Night – Council Members volunteered at the City’s Teen Fright Night event in October 2024, supporting youth outreach and engaging with peers in a leadership capacity.
Boa
rds & Commissions Appreciation Event – In January 2025, Council M embers attended the annual Boards and Commissions Appreciation Event hosted by the City Clerk’s Office. Council Members were recognized for their commitment to leadership and youth engagement.
FUT
URE ITEMS
None.
ATT
ENDANCE
*N
o meetings were held between July 2024 and May 2025 due to lack of quorum. The attendance sheet is attached with this staff report.
The Cou
ncil held 1 regular meeting(s) and 0 special meetings.
Nam
e Regular Meeting Absences Special Meeting Absences Percent Absent Bana
gudos 0/0 N/A 0%
Ferguson 0/0 N/A 0%
Flores 0/1 N/A 0%
Khurana 0/1 N/A 100%
Navarro 0/0 N/A 0%
Thapa 0/1 N/A 0%
Van Hoang 0/0 N/A 0%
Zambrano 0/1 N/A 0%
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PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared by:
Nikki Hendricks & Tommie Johnson
Parks & Community Services Department
Reviewed and Approved by:
Jeremy Bubnick
Parks & Community Services Director
X – Present E – Excused A – Absent L – Late C – Cancelled NQ – No Quorum SM – Special Meeting ELC – ATTENDANCE FOR FY 2024/2025
ELC
Member
DATE OF MEETING
7/22 8/26 9/23 10/28 11/25 12/23 1/27
2/24 3/24 4/28 5/26 6/23
Samantha Banagudos C NQ C NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ
Nathan Van Hoang C NQ C NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ
Cameren Ferguson C NQ C NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ
Sunniva Thapa C NQ C NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ X
Rhea Khurana NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ A
Enrique Flores NQ NQ NQ NQ NQ X
Sophia Navarro NQ NQ NQ NQ
Martin Zambrano X