CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
October 23, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Office of the City Manager
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE ADVISORY
BOARD MEMBERS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Youth Employment Service (YES) Advisory Board and Youth Council recommend that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, applicants nominated to the YES Advisory Board.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
The City’s YES Advisory Board was established in September 1982 as an advisory board to the City Council on matters related to youth employment. It consists of 15 regular member positions and up to three alternate member positions. As of June 30, 2023, one Youth representative, one Youth Council representative and one alternate member positions became vacant. Three individuals are recommended to fill the vacancies.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
A total of t hree vacancies currently exist in the following YES Advisory Board classifications: 1 Youth Representative, 1 Youth Council Representative, and 1 Alternate Member.
The composition of the YES Advisory Board and their nominating bodies are as follows:
Member Nominating Body
2 At Large Representatives YES Advisory Board
3 Local Business Representatives YES Advisory Board
2 Local Government Representatives YES Advisory Board
1 Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Representative Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce
2 Youth (Ages 16 to 22) Representatives YES Advisory Board 1 Neighborhood Council Representative Neighborhood Councils 3 Simi Valley Unified School District Representatives Simi Valley Unified School District 1 Youth Council Representative Simi Valley Youth Council 3 Alternate Members YES Advisory Board
AGENDA ITEM NO.
3(A)2
2 3/10-23
Recruitment for the vacant positions opened on August 4, 2023 , and concluded on September 6, 2023. A total of two applications were received for the Youth representative and alternate member positions. On September 27, 2023, a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board interview subcommittee interviewed the eligible applicants and nominated two for appointment. Additionally, the Youth Council nominated a representative for its designated position on the Board.
Youth Representative – Amey Gupta
Youth Council Representative – Anika Nedunuri
Alternate Member – Rithmika Naveen
If appointed, the applicants will serve terms commencing on October 23, 2023, and concluding on June 30, 2025, except for the Youth Council Representative with a term concluding on June 30, 2024 in accordance with Youth Council one-year terms of office.
The following alternatives are available to the City Council:
1. Approve, and the Mayor appoint, applicants nom inated to the Youth Employment Service Advisory Board;
2. Provide staff with an alternative direction.
The Youth Employment Service Advisory Board and Youth Council recommend Alternative No. 1.
SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION
I move to approve, and the M ayor appoint, the applicants nominated to the Youth Employment Service Advisory Board.
SUMMARY
As of Ju ne 30, 2023 , t hree positions on the YES Advisory Board bec ame vacant.
Recruitment to fill these positions began on August 4, 2023, and concluded on September 6, 2023. The City received a total of two applications. The YES Advisory Board interview subcommittee interviewed the eligible applicants and nominated two for appointment.
Additionally, the Youth Council recommended a nominee for its designated position. It is recommended that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, applicants nominated to the YES Advisory Board.
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Linda Swan
Assistant City Manager
Prepared by: Kristin Tignac, Community Services Coordinator