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MINUTES OF THE
DOWNEY YOUTH COMMISSION
C) �4 REGULAR MEETING
�4,December 19, 2019
Thursday, December 19, 2019 — 4:OOpm
Downey City Hall — City Manager Conference Room
11111 Brookshire Ave. Downey, CA 90241
The Downey Youth Commission held a Regular Meeting on December 19, 2019
at 4:03 p.m., in the Downey City Hall — City Manager Conference Room, 11111
Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California.
ABSENT
Commissioner Hernandez, Liliana
Commissioner Kozhaya, Andrew
Commissioner Kozhaya, Nicolas
Commissioner Montanez, Jasmine
Commissioner Mongan, Nathaniel
Commissioner Nevarez, Andrew
Commissioner Vera, Adrian
Commissioner Zepeda, Paula
Commissioner Aragon, Micaela
Commissioner Brossmer, Blake
Commissioner Carrillo, Jaylean
Commissioner Iniguez, Andrew
Commissioner Neri, Sade
Commissioner Rodriguez, Jacqueline
Also present, Staff Liaison Vaniah De Rojas.
11. AGENDA AND NON -AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
• No Speakers
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
• Commissioner A. Kozhaya motioned and Commissioner Montanez
seconded to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2019 meetings.
There were no objections.
IV. CIVIC GOVERNMENT EDUCATION
• Management Analyst Raul Rodriguez provided a presentation
regarding the Finance Department and Assistant to the City Manager
Vaniah De Rojas provided a presentation regarding the City's
performance measures. A Budget at a Glance brochure was provided
to the Commission.
Chairperson Zepeda discussed pervious and upcoming City Council
meetings and volunteer opportunities. Chairperson Zepeda
encouraged Commissioners to attend City Council meetings.
Various Commissioners shared their experiences at City Council
meetings and City events.
Staff Liaison De Rojas shared the importance of committing to the
volunteer opportunities.
VI. YOUTH ISSUES/COUNCIL PRIORITIES
• Staff Liaison Vaniah De Rojas discussed upcoming projects:
o Civic Engagement
■ Pre -Register to Vote Event
■ Mock Census
■ Student Government Day
o Youth Engagement
■ Instagram Photo Contest
o Inclusivity
■ Circe of Friends — Adaptive program
o Mental Health and Wellness
■ Mental Health Event/Program
■ TLC Partnership Event — Pent to Heart Project
o Sustainability
■ Tree -Planting during One Day of Service
Various Commissioners provided updates from their subcommittee
meetings.
VI1. STAFF COMMUNICATION
Staff Liaison De Rojas shared that based on the recommendation of
the Commission, a new Instagram account has been launched:
downey.yc. Ms. De Rojas also provided City pins and copies of the
Commissioner's Oath of Office.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
• The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m.