Matter 25-1367

Boards and Commissions Appointment.

City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 10 Dec 2025

2 Documents on file 1.44 MB · 2 extracted · 2 AI summaries

File: 25-1367
Type: Consent Agenda
Status: Agenda Ready
Requester: Unknown
Introduced: 10 Dec 2025
Last synced: 19 May 2026 · 04:04

The papers

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Memorandum

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This memorandum addresses the appointment of Micah Chung to the Youth Commission for District 8, with a term ending on May 31, 2026. It emphasizes the importance of filling vacancies on the commission to ensure continued operations. The memorandum is part of the agenda for the City Council meeting on December 16, 2025.

Key points

Appointment of Micah Chung to the Youth Commission for District 8.
Term ending May 31, 2026.
Filling the vacancy allows the commission to continue conducting business.
The memorandum is posted on the City Clerk’s website as part of the December 16, 2025 City Council Meeting Agenda.
Coordinated with the Office of the City Attorney.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: 12/16/2025 25-1367 2.33 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk SUBJECT: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENT DATE: December 9, 2025 RECOMMENDATION Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment: (a) Youth Commission: (1) District 8 Seat: Appoint Micah Chung for a term ending May 31, 2026. OUTCOME Appointment to the vacant seat 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 that each Councilmember, including the Mayor, shall nominate one Commissioner to each Council-Nominated Commission. ANALYSIS The application of the nominated candidate is attached. EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP A duty of the Office of the City Clerk is to minimize vacancies on the Boards and Commissions. The Office of the City Clerk and City Council Offices are still recruiting for additional vacancies. HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL December 9, 2025 Subject: Boards and Commissions Appointment Page 2 PUBLIC OUTREACH The Office of the City Clerk noticed vacancies on the City Clerk’s Boards and Commissions webpage. The memorandum has...

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Application

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The document appears to be a draft application from Micah Chung, detailing community involvement, interests, and perspectives on issues facing San Jose. Chung has volunteered extensively, particularly in education and food security, and has received a Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award. They express concerns about youth opportunities, homelessness, STI rates, and public infrastructure. Chung advocates for increased public housing, better access to contraceptives, and improved transportation. They also emphasize the importance of arts in community connection and suggest that the City of San Jose should actively support cultural development through public art and events.

Key points

Micah Chung has volunteered with Mount Pleasant Elementary School District and San Jose Parks Recreation.
Chung has received a Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award for volunteer efforts.
They express a strong interest in issues affecting the queer and working community, youth, and immigrants.
Chung identifies youth mental health, job prospects, and substance abuse as significant issues in San Jose.
They propose solutions for homelessness, STI rates, and public infrastructure improvements.
Chung believes in the value of arts for emotional connection and community development.
They advocate for the City of San Jose to support public art and cultural events.

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Reference 1 Phone Reference 2 Name Michelle Shanelec Reference 2 Address N/A Reference 2 Email address Reference 2 Phone Supplemental Questions Please list your community involvement, including jobs and volunteer work. I've volunteered with the Mount Pleasant Elementary School District as an assistant teacher/reading tutor for multiple summers, totaling around 175 hours. I've also volunteered with San Jose Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services, for a total of around 100 hours. Though less consistently, I've also volunteered with organizations like JDRF and the Second Harvest Food Bank, and have helped organize the Cougar Pantry food bank at Evergreen Valley High School. I've received a Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award for my volunteer efforts. I've also been involved with the SEIU local 521 chapter and the East Side Teacher's Association, and I've supported both unionization efforts and protests for teachers' wages. In one paragraph, please explain your community interests. My community interests mostly relate to the queer and working community within San Jose, as I have close ties to labor organizations and support social programs for the underprivileged, and am...