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Daly City commission begins outreach for new youth commissioner under updated ordinance
Summary
Staff announced recruitment for a youth commissioner (ages 13–17) to serve two‑year terms as an advisory member; commissioners discussed outreach via social media, school counselors, and DC Teens, and staff said the municipal code change authorizing the seat has already been adopted.
At the June 23 meeting of the Daly City Recreation Commission, staff opened discussion on recruiting a youth commissioner to serve as an advisory voice for ages 13–17.
Administrative Assistant Edgardo Balanos told commissioners the city is "in the midst of recruitment for our youth commissioner seat," describing the seat as a two‑year term for applicants aged 13 to 17 and noting that the city council will select the commissioner and an alternate from submitted applications.
Commissioners recommended a mix of outreach strategies, including targeted social‑media posts (Daly City’s teen accounts), direct outreach through the DC Teens and volunteer leadership programs, and contact with school counseling departments. Commissioners debated which age subgroups to prioritize; some favored younger teens (13–14) to reduce conflicts with jobs and college preparation, while others suggested 16–17 year olds may bring more program experience.
Staff emphasized the need to follow the municipal code that now includes the youth commissioner seat in the Recreation Commission ordinance (Section 2.2.20). "I can provide you guys the ordinance itself," staff said, and later confirmed the council adopted the change at hearings in November/December. Staff asked commissioners to help with recruitment by using their school and community networks.
Commissioners also raised incentives and participation logistics: a stipend was discussed as an incentive but staff noted a stipend would require a city‑level policy change, since the current ordinance and municipal rules do not authorize payments. Commissioners agreed to continue the recruitment conversation at upcoming meetings and to aim to recruit before the school year where feasible.
Next steps: staff will circulate the ordinance language to commissioners, accept applications, and forward finalists to city council for appointment.
