Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission

The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission consists of student appointees who are in grades 7-12 and either reside, or attend school, in Malibu. The Commission was established in 1999 and named after late Malibu Councilmember Harry Barovsky.  Harry Barovsky was a civic leader and former Mayor of Malibu. A resident of Malibu for over four decades, he strived for cityhood in 1990 and was on the City’s original Planning Commission from 1995 to 1998, and then elected to the City Council in 1998. The Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on matters concerning the City’s programs and projects that serve young people. The Youth Commission has the authority and responsibility to plan, organize, and implement program, events, and activities for the young people of the community, with the assistance of Community Services Department staff.

YOUTH COMMISSION Meeting schedule

  • First Thursday of every month, September through June at 7:00 PM in the Malibu City Hall, Multipurpose Room
    • November 5, 2026
    • December 3, 2026
    • January 7, 2027
    • February 4, 2027
    • March 4, 2027
    • April 1, 2027
    • May 6, 2027
    • June 3, 2027

Agendas & Minutes

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upcoming youth Commission sustainability events

YC Park Beautification 11.7.26

Malibu Library Teen Advisory Board

upcoming communtiy service learning opportunities

YC Fall 26 Volunteer Opportunities

2026-2027 Members

The members of the Youth Commission for the 2026-2027 school year were appointed at-large by the City Council at its Regular meeting on June 22, 2026. All appointments end in June 2027.

Ayla AminzadehAndrew BehzadiDino Belic
Viva BelicCharlotte BonniciRichard Brandau
Elsa ConradForest DivitoScarlett Dunn
Lily FolkertsMax GraulichCurren Jensen
Danae JonesParker KaplanNoah Levin
Xue MastrippolitoHarlow MuchmoreIsla Muchmore
Colin MurrayTaylor MurrayLucas Neven
Cole OvsiowitzGrayson PolatinPresley Polatin
Kasie PrincipeSarah Wertheim

Staff Contacts

Kate Manisco, Community Services Deputy Director, 310-456-2489, ext. 363, KManisco@MalibuCity.org

Savannah Snyder, Community Services Sr. Recreation Coordinator, 310-456-2489, ext. 250, SSnyder@MalibuCity.org 

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PARTICIPATION

Individuals may serve on only one commission, board, or committee at any given time, in accordance with Council Policy No. 48 – Opportunity to Serve (adopted February 25, 2013). No compensation is paid for participation on any of the City's boards, commissions, or committees.

Active City Councilmembers may not be appointed as a member of any City board, commission, or committee. Councilmembers do serve on City Council Subcommittees and Ad Hoc Committees.