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Youth Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 18, 2026
Albert D. Salgado Recreation Center
706 N Newhope St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
ATTENDANCE Youth Commission Members:
Alyin Luis
Neylen Muñoz
Jesse Rodriguez
Wyatt Malfavon, Chairperson
Staff:
Hawk Scott, Executive Director
Timothy Pagano, PRCSA Deputy Director
Michael Ortiz, Public Works Deputy Director
Robert Aguirre, Public Works Senior Civil Engineer
Jorge Acevedo, Park Services Superintendent
Hannah Wayne, Recording Secretary
MINUTES: Chairperson Malfavon called the Youth Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL Hannah Wayne, Recording Secretary
MINUTES: Recording Secretary Hannah Wayne conducted roll call.
All Youth Commissioners were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson
MINUTES: Chairperson Malfavon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MINUTES: There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MINUTES: At 6:04 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.
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MOTION: Youth Commissioner Rodriguez moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2, seconded by Youth Commissioner Muñoz.
The motion carried, 4-0-0-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
YOUTH COMMISSIONER LUIS, YOUTH COMMISSIONER
MUÑOZ, YOUTH COMMISSIONER RODRIGUEZ ,
CHAIRPERSON MALFAVON
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 0 Pass
1. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 20th, 2026.
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
2. Excuse Absences.
Recommended Action: Approve excused absences.
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3. Election of Vice Chairperson for the Youth Commission.
MOTION: Nomination by Youth Commissioner Muñ oz, t o appoint Youth Commissioner Rodriguez as Vice Chair, seconded by Youth Commissioner Luis.
The motion carried, 4-0-0-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
YOUTH COMMISSIONER LUIS, YOUTH COMMISSIONER
MUÑOZ, YOUTH COMMISSIO NER RODRIGUEZ ,
CHAIRPERSON MALFAVON
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 0 Pass
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS***
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
4. Public Works Agency Parks Services Staff Report.
MINUTES: Park Services Superintendent Jorge Acevedo and Public Works
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Senior Civil Engineer Robert Aguirre presented the Public Works Agency Park Services Staff report to the Youth Commission.
Chair Malfavon asked about the Aquatic Center equipment storage.
Youth Commissioner Muñoz asked about a date for Memorial Park.
Youth Commissioner Rodriguez asked how many times per month they are contacted for security threats.
Youth Commissioner Luis congratulated the team about the 10th and Flower Park.
Superintendent Acevedo and Senior Civil Engineer Aguirre answered all the youth commissioners’ questions with further dates and details.
5. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Staff Report.
MINUTES: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Supervisor Vianey Munguia and Daniella Calderon presented the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Staff Report to the Youth Commission.
Chair Malfavon asked how they decide where the excursions go. Supervisor Munguia explained how they survey and collect feedback.
Youth Commissioner Muñoz asked about the expanded programs for littles, if there any exceptions for ages under 7, and the best way to contact their team for volunteering. Supervisor Munguia provided more information.
Youth Commissioner Luis asked about expanding to other schools.
***END OF INFORMATIONAL ITEMS***
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS
MINUTES: Executive Director Hawk Scott thanked everyone for coming out and supporting Parks and Rec. He talked about the Brew at the Zoo’s sold out event, the information for next year’s event and the Zoo’s successful Party for Planet too. He mentioned summer programming is in full swing, Aquatics has many lessons and things going on and the Athletics team is having a neon kickball team. Lastly, he touched on things happening at the Senior Centers, Riverview Golf Course and Movies in the Park coming up. Also encouraged their attendance at the Council Meeting upcoming.
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
MINUTES: Youth Commissioner Luis thanked everyone for coming to the meeting, and thanked Parks and Rec for contributing to the community and wished everyone good luck on finals.
Youth Commissioner Muñoz asked what time council meeting started and mentioned it’s an amazing feeling to help people out so he hopes to continue to help.
Youth Commissioner Rodriguez thanked everyone for all the information, serving has meant a lot to him and taught him a lot about local government. He mentioned it would be sad to see the Youth Commission eliminated and asked everyone to show support for the commissions.
Chairperson Malfavon thanked everyone for attending the meeting tonight and for presenting.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Youth Commission has been scheduled for Monday, June 15th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
MINUTES: Chairperson Malfavon adjourned the Youth Commission meeting at 6:38 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Hannah Wayne
Recording Secretary
NOTE TO RECORD: The June 15, 2026 meeting of the Youth Commission was cancelled. On June 16, 2026, the Santa Ana City Council took action to dissolve the Youth Commission. The May 18, 2026 meeting was the last meeting held by the Youth Commission. Accordingly, staff has prepared and finalized these minutes.