TO:City Council
FROM:Bob Engler, Mayor Pro Tem
David Newman, Councilmember
DATE:June 23, 2026
SUBJECT: Youth Commission Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Youth Commission appointments of Andrew Atlas, Suah Bae, Krish Guptan, Emma Corrales Molina, Priya Mummaneni, and Adi Rathore to serve two- year terms ending July 2028.
2. Approve Youth Commission reappointment of Brielle Levesque to serve a two- year term ending July 2028.
3. Approve Youth Commission reappointment of Inika Vellore to serve a one-year term ending July 2027.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT: No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No Additional Funding Requested. Minimal staff time for costs associated with coordinating interviews, appointments, and preparing support materials is included in the Adopted FY 2025-26 General Fund Budget.
BACKGROUND:
The Youth Commission was established in 1985 and serves as an advisory body to City Council on matters dealing with youth. The Commission consists of 13 members between the ages of 13 – 18 years old who serve two-year, staggered terms. High school seniors may be appointed to a one-year term if they have previously served a minimum of one year on the Commission.
The application period for eight vacancies opened on March 24, 2026, and closed April 23, 2026. Outreach efforts included postings on the City's website, social
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media channels, and the CityScene e-newsletter. Two advertisements were placed in the Acorn, and an article was published encouraging residents to apply.
In addition, special announcements were made at the 2026 Youth Leadership Summit held on March 25, 2026, as well as at Youth Commission meetings to encourage participation.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Thirty-six applications were received for the eight existing vacancies. Eight applicants were deemed ineligible: five were non-residents, two submitted applications passed the deadline, and one was a non-incumbent senior. To be eligible for appointment during their senior year, applicants must have completed one year of service on the Youth Commission.
Twenty-eight applicants were interviewed on May 28, 2026. The interview panel consisted of Mayor Pro Tem Engler and Councilmember Newman. After reviewing applications and conducting interviews, the following reappointments are recommended: Inika Vellore to serve a one-year term during her senior year of high school and Brielle Levesque to serve a two-year term. Additionally, the following appointments are recommended for two-year terms: Andrew Atlas, Suah Bae, Krish Guptan, Emma Corrales Molina, Priya Mummaneni, and Adi Rathore.
Applications for the recommended appointees are available for review in the City Clerk Department. Applications submitted by minors are not included as attachments to staff reports.
COUNCIL GOAL COMPLIANCE:
Meets the following City Council goals:
A. Create a more equitable, accessible, safe, welcoming, and inclusive government and community regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, language, education, and/or socio-economic status.
G. Continue City's commitment to community and cultural programs and services (such as Performing Arts/Theatres, Libraries, TOTV, Visual Arts, Youth and Senior Programs).
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