Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Appointment of Members to the Youth Committee.
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From: Sandra Escudero, Interim City Clerk
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Tanya Ramirez, Interim Assistant City Clerk
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
Review staff’s recommendations for appointments and reappointment and appoint 13 members to serve on the Youth Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2027.
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BACKGROUND
The Youth Committee consist of 13 regular members who are appointed annually and serve a term concurrent with the school year. Members must be between 12 and 18 years of age (members who have surpassed the age of 18 may continue to serve until the completion of their senior year of high school), be residents of Westminster and attend a school in a district that serves the Westminster community.
Applications and information about the Youth Committee were distributed to middle and high schools throughout Westminster, to the Boys and Girls Club of Westminster and Abrazar, Inc., on social media and the City website, and during community outreach opportunities.
All current members who are eligible to serve on the committee for the upcoming term were invited to submit an application to be considered for reappointment. Of the current, regular members, 7 were eligible and applied for reappointment. 21 applications were received from prospective members, of which the 15 listed below participated in the interview process. Three applicants declined an interview opportunity, and three applicants did not qualify for consideration as they were not residents of Westminster.
The following current members submitted applications for reappointment:
1. Dylan Auduong
2. Conlan Donahue
3. Jonier Gebraeel
4. Fatimah Khan
5. Abigail Lezama
6. Andrew Rosete
7. Michelle Shim
The following prospective members, who are not current members and meet the qualifications for service upon the start of the term, participated in the interview process:
1. Dylan Araujo
2. Kayci Auduong
3. Maxximus Duong
4. Thomas Gebraeel
5. Ken Karasawa
6. Viola Le
7. Lesley Linares
8. Ava Nguyen
9. Nhi Nguyen
10. Teegan Nguyen
11. Emily Pham
12. Danielle Tran
13. Mai Lan Tran
14. Andrew Vargas
15. Sunday Vu
Interviews were conducted by the Community Services and Recreation Department staff on July 1, 7, and 8, 2026.
Following the interviews, staff is recommending these applicants for appointment:
1. Dylan Auduong
2. Kayci Auduong
3. Conlan Donahue
4. Jonier Gebraeel
5. Fatimah Khan
6. Abigail Lezama
7. Lesly Linares
8. Teegan Nguyen
9. Andrew Rosete
10. Michelle Shim
11. Danielle Tran
12. Andrew Vargas
13. Sunday Vu
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact. The members do not receive a stipend for service on the Youth Committee.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
Following appointment, the City Clerk’s Office will contact the appointed Members and work with the Community Services and Recreation Department for onboarding measures.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Applications (Redacted)
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager