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Parks commission forwards list of 18 recommended teen council appointees to city council
Summary
The Parks and Community Services Commission approved recommendations to fill 18 regular teen council positions and two alternates for 2025–26 and asked that the prioritized wait list be used if vacancies occur. The commission's subcommittee conducted in‑person interviews and reported strong candidate pools.
The Parks and Community Services Commission voted April 9 to forward a recommended slate of applicants to the City Council for appointment to the San Ramon Teen Council for the 2025–26 term.
Division Manager Brad Morris presented the commission with the selection committee’s recommendations and said the subcommittee had reviewed 66 applications and interviewed 28 candidates in person. Morris recommended the commission approve the appointment of 18 regular teen council members and two alternates, and to adopt a prioritized wait list should vacancies occur.
Why it matters: the Teen Council provides a year of civic engagement for students and supports youth programming and outreach. The commission’s confirmation is a required step before the City Council makes formal appointments.
Details - Recommended regular members (to be forwarded to City Council for appointment, terms expiring July 2026) included 18 named applicants presented by staff during the meeting. Morris read the list aloud at the meeting and said the subcommittee prioritized candidates following in‑person interviews. - The subcommittee members responsible for interviews reported positive feedback: commissioners who served on the screening and interview subcommittees described a highly qualified applicant pool and recommended the commission forward the list as presented.
Formal action The commission voted to accept the list and forward the recommendations to City Council for appointment. Staff said the packet published after the meeting will correct a previously incorrect wait‑list ordering in the distributed materials; Morris apologized for the earlier error and confirmed the corrected prioritization would be posted.
Ending: the commission’s recommendation will be considered by City Council at its April 22 meeting, at which council members will make the formal appointments.
