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MINUTES: Youth Commissioner Ramirez proposed to create programs for youth to explore <br />and/or further their education like workforce readiness, STEM. <br />Parks, Recreation and Community Services Deputy Director Tim Pagano responded with <br />programming that is currently in place, including the Life Guard program. <br />Parks, Recreation and Community Services Zoo Deputy Director Ethan Fisher presented <br />opportunities available from the Santa Ana Zoo programs and work center. <br />Library Services Director Brian Sternberg presented the available library programs on work <br />education, STEM, and youth internship opportunities. <br />Commissioner Parra-Diaz suggested to collaborate as a youth commission with the <br />resources they all have and put together a shareable document. <br />Parks, Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Hawk Scott responded that <br />he will look into that and report back. <br />***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** <br />INFORMATIONAL ITEMS <br />5. Santa Ana Public Library Staff Report <br />MINUTES: Library Services Director Brian Sternberg presented the Santa Ana Public <br />Library Report. <br />Youth Commissioner Pham asked about the blind date with a book program and Youth <br />Commissioner Ramirez asked about the library volunteer program and how to create a <br />workshop. <br />Library Services Director Brian Sternberg responded that there is a teen leadership <br />committee, and mentioned that volunteering is a great way to get involved. <br />6. Santa Ana Zoo Staff Report <br />MINUTES: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Zoo Deputy Director Ethan Fisher <br />presented the Santa Ana Zoo Staff Report. <br />Youth Commissioner Parra-Diaz commented about the primate aspect of the zoo and hopes <br />to have the youth experience close up interactions. Chair Malfavon asked about the river <br />otter project and Youth Commissioner Ramirez asked about school programs. <br />Parks, Recreation and Community Services Zoo Deputy Director Ethan Fisher responded <br />that the river otter exhibit is still currently under construction and detailed the various <br />programs in place and career day requests that they have. <br />Youth Commission 3 2/6/2025 <br />