Matter 26-595

Boards and Commissions Appointment.

Governance & Elections City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 06 May 2026

2 Documents on file 10.9 MB · 2 extracted · 2 AI summaries

File: 26-595
Type: Consent Agenda
Status: Agenda Ready
Requester: Unknown
Introduced: 06 May 2026
Last synced: 12 Jun 2026 · 20:17

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Memorandum

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This memorandum addresses the appointment of members to the Youth Commission, recommending several candidates for various district and citywide seats, with terms starting June 1, 2026. It outlines the recruitment process and emphasizes the importance of filling these vacancies for the commission's functionality.

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Appointments recommended for the Youth Commission include Ethan Effendi, Valentina Bonilla, Fiona Canfield, Veronica Do, Yashas Omprakash, Yichi Zhang, Jinyoung Park, and Evelyn Wang.
Terms for the appointments range from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028, with some seats having shorter terms.
The City Clerk's Office conducted recruitment efforts with a deadline for applications on March 31, 2026.
The memorandum has been posted as part of the May 19, 2026 City Council Meeting Agenda.
The memorandum is coordinated with the Library Department and is not considered a project under CEQA.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENT 5/19/2026 26-595 2.7 FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk DATE: May 5, 2026 RECOMMENDATION Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments: (a) Youth Commission: (1) District 4 Seat: Appoint Ethan Effendi for a term of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028. (2) District 5 Seat: Appoint Valentina Bonilla for a term of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. (3) District 6 Seat: Appoint Fiona Canfield for a term of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028. (4) District 7 Seat: Appoint Veronica Do for a term of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. (5) District 8 Seat: Appoint Yashas Omprakash for a term of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028. (6) District 9 Seat: Appoint Yichi (Joshua) Zhang for a term of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. (7) District 10 Seat: Appoint Jinyoung Park for a term of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028. (8) Citywide Seat: Appoint Evelyn Wang for a term of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028. OUTCOME Appointment to the upcoming vacant seats on the Youth Commission will allow the commission to continue conducting business. BACKGROUND Section 2.08.180 of the San José Municipal Code (SJMC) indicates...

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Applications

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The attachment contains applications from two individuals, Ethan Effendi and Yashas Omprakash, detailing their educational backgrounds, professional experiences, community involvement, and interests related to serving on a commission. Ethan highlights his coursework and roles in various youth organizations, emphasizing his commitment to community service and public speaking. Yashas discusses his leadership in a nonprofit organization and his skills in community outreach and legal knowledge. Both applicants express a passion for improving youth engagement and addressing community issues in San Jose.

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Ethan Effendi is currently a student at Piedmont Hills High School and De Anza College, involved in multiple AP courses.
Ethan has held various leadership roles in the San Jose Youth Commission and Orion Abacus Association, focusing on community service and youth engagement.
Yashas Omprakash serves as the Director of Technology at GENup, a nonprofit organization, and has experience in community outreach and budget processes.
Both applicants emphasize the importance of youth involvement in local governance and community issues.

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The text contains unresolved placeholders such as missing reference information and incomplete sections.
Some sections appear to be truncated, leading to incomplete information about Yashas Omprakash's community interests.

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Educational Background: Describe how your education will assist you on this commission. If applying for more than one commission, include the information for all selected. My extensive coursework ranging various studies from history to Spanish will allow me to view local challenges and progress from a broad and informed perspective. Piedmont Hills High School (Aug. 2023 - Present) AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, AP World History: Modern, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP English Language and Composition De Anza College (Jul. 2024 - Present) CIS 22A (Beginning Programming Methodologies in C++), CIS 22B (CIS 22B Intermediate Programming Methodologies in C++), CIS 22C (Data Abstractions and Structures), MATH 22 (Discrete Mathematics) Professional Experience: (employer, position) Describe how your employment history will assist you on this commission. If applying for more than one commission, include the information for all selected. I am experienced in public speaking, working with younger children, and reaching out to partners/speakers for events. Multiple Roles @ San Jose Youth Commission District 4 Youth Advisory Council Vice Chair @ San...