TO: COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
FROM: MELISSA VOLLARO, RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR
DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
SUBJECT:
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APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE TEEN COMMITTEE
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SUMMARY
The Community and Human Services Commission oversees the Teen Committee. The mission of the Teen Committee is to represent the needs of the Claremont youth by adding a youth voice to Claremont politics and accomplishing goals that help support Claremont teens in their community. The Teen Committee consists of up to 11 members with a one-year term limit. Applications opened in April 2025 and closed in May 2025. Staff received a total of 11 new applications. There are nine returning candidates from last year for reappointments, and the Ad Hoc Selection Committee held interviews on July 28, selecting two new candidates for recommendation to serve on the Teen Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
The Ad Hoc Selection Committee recommends the Community and Human Services Commission make the following appointments and reappointments to the Teen Committee for a one-year term to expire on August 31, 2026:
Appointments:
• Katie Kwon
• Ainsley Tudor
Reappointments:
• Durham (Knox) Peng
• Brianna Stodghill
• Marc Zambrano
• Luciana (Lucci) Troendle
• Nika Crisostomo
• Pablo Guevara
• Mandana Mojaverian
• Madison Muhammad
• Fengxue (Fiona) Wu
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
The staff cost to prepare this report is estimated at $727, which is included in the operating budget of the Recreation and Human Services Department.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The agenda and staff report for this item have been posted on the City website and distributed to interested parties. If you desire a copy, please contact the Recreation and Human Services Department.
Submitted by: Prepared by:
Melissa Vollaro Patricia Cisneros
Recreation and Human Services Director Sr. Administrative Assistant