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MINUTES OF THE
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REGULAR MEETING
February 20, 2020
Thursday, February 20, 2020 — 4:OOpm
Downey City Hall — City Manager Conference Room
11111 Brookshire Ave. Downey, CA 90241
The Downey Youth Commission held a Regular Meeting on February 20, 2020 at
4:05 p.m., in the Downey City Hall — City Manager Conference Room, 11111
Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California.
PRESENT:
Commissioner Aragon, Micaela
Commissioner Brossmer, Blake
Commissioner Carrillo, Jaylean
Commissioner Hernandez, Liliana
Commissioner Iniguez, Andrew
Commissioner Kozhaya, Andrew
Commissioner Kozhaya, Nicolas
Commissioner Mongan, Nathaniel
Commissioner Neri, Sade
Commissioner Rodriguez, Jacqueline
Commissioner Vera, Adrian
Commissioner Zepeda, Paula
Commissioner Montanez, Jasmine
Commissioner Nevarez, Andrew
Also present, staff liaison Vaniah De Rojas.
Mayor Pacheco also attended the meeting.
DOWNEY YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Commissioner Neri shared that her legislative peer support idea was
selected by Assemblymember Cristina Garcia as an actual legislation,
AB 221.
II. AGENDA AND NON -AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
No Speakers
111. CONSENT CALENDAR
• Commissioner A. Kozhaya motioned and Commissioner Carrillo
seconded to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2020 meeting. There
were no objections.
IV. CIVIC GOVERNMENT EDUCATION
• Community Development Director Aldo Schindler provided a
presentation regarding the Community Development Department.
V. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Chairperson Zepeda discussed pervious and upcoming City Council
meetings and volunteer opportunities. Chairperson Zepeda
encouraged Commissioners to attend City Council meetings.
Commissioner Hernandez shared her experience regarding leading the
Pledge of Allegiance at the February 11, 2020 meeting.
Commissioner Zepeda shared about her presentation on the February
25, 2020 meeting.
VI. YOUTH ISSUES/COUNCIL PRIORITIES
• Staff Liaison Vaniah De Rojas discussed upcoming projects:
o Civic Engagement
■ 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
Various Commissioners provided updates from their subcommittee
meetings.
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Staff Liaison De Rojas discussed the use of Shutterfly for
communication.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
• The meeting was adjourned at 5:24 p.m.