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MINUTES OF THE
DOWNEY YOUTH COMMISSION
,m REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 17, 2019
Thursday, October 17, 2019 — 4:OOpm
Downey City Hall — City Manager's Conference Room
11111 Brookshire Ave. Downey, Ca 90241
The Downey Youth Commission held a Regular Meeting on October 17,2 019 at
4:03 p.m., in the Downey City Hall — City Manager's Conference Room, 11111
Brookershire Avenue, Downey, California.
ABSENT
Commissioner Aragon, Micaela
Commissioner Brossmer, Blake
Commissioner Carrillo, Jaylean
Commissioner Iniguez, Andrew
Commissioner Kozhaya, Nicolas
Commissioner Mongan, Nathanie
Commissioner Ned, Sade
Commissioner Nevarez, Andrew
Commissioner Vera, Adrian
Commissioner Hernandez, Liliana
Commissioner Kozhaya, Andrew
Commissioner Montanez, Jasmine
Commissioner Rodriguez, Jacqueline
Commissioner Zepeda, Paula
Also present, Staff Laison Vaniah De Rojas and City Clerk Alicia Duarte.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
• None to approve
11. WELCOME
• Staff Liaison Vaniah De Rojas introduced herself to the Commission
and discussed the transition of the Downey Youth Commission.
111. NON -AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
No Speakers
IV. OATH OFFICE
• City Clerk Alicia Duarte conducted the Oath of Office of the Downey
Youth Commissioners who were present.
• Staff Liaison Vaniah De Rojas reviewed the recently updated Downey
Youth Commission guidelines.
VI. ELECTION PROCESS
• Staff Liaison Vaniah De Rojas discussed the Youth Commission
Election Process and stated the election will occur at the next meeting.
VII. MEETING DATES AND AGENDA FORMAT REVIEW
• Staff Liaison Vaniah De Rojas discussed the Youth Commission
meeting dates for the year, and stressed the importance of
communicating who will be attending. Ms. De Rojas also stated the
agenda format for the meetings have been updated to reflect the goals
of the Downey Youth Commission guidelines.
VI11. CIVIC GOVERNMENT EDUCATION
Staff Liaison Vaniah De Rojas reviewed the City of Downey
Organizational Chart. City Clerk Alicia Duarte provided a presentation
on the Brown Act and shared information as to what the City Clerk's
Office oversees.
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Staff Liaison Vaniah De Rojas reviewed upcoming City Council
meetings and volunteers opportunities. Various Commissioners signed
up for the Pumpkin Patch event.
X. YOUTH ISSUES/COUNCIL PRIORITIES
• Staff Liaison Vaniah De Rojas discussed upcoming projects.
Commissioners Aragon and Mongan discussed a possible mentoring
event involving TLC. Commissioner Neri discussed a possible mental
health event. Staff Liaison Vaniah De Rojas stated the projects will be
discussed at the next meeting.
• A training was provided by Anabel Ortega — Community & Voter
Outreach Representative from the LA County Registrar —
Recorder/County Clerk's regarding the pre -register to vote event that
the Youth Commission will oversee.
• Various Commissioners volunteered to participate in this event.
XI. STAFF COMMUNICATION
• The Youth Commissioners were reminded of the next meeting. New
Youth Commissioners were asked for their shirt sizes in order for the
order to be placed.
X11. ADJOURNMENT
• The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m.