2001-01-03
CITY OF ENCINIT AS
YOUTH COMMISSION
MINUTES
MEETING DATE: January 3, 2001
4:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Meeting was called to order at 4:31 P.M.
Present:
Commissioners Kiara Porter, Candice Porter, Greenstein, Meyer,
Carlin, Norling, Knite, Engert, Mitchell, and Skiljan.
Absent:
Commissioners Houston
Also Present: Community Services Director Wigginton, Recreation
Superintendent Alexander, and Management Analyst Hippert
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for Special Meeting of November 21, 2000
COMMISSIONER MITCHELL MOTIONED AND COMMISSIONER MEYER
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MOTION WAS APPROVED 9-0.
B. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of December 6, 2000
COMMISSIONER MITCHELL MOTIONED AND COMMISSIONER KIARA
PORTER SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MOTION WAS
APPROVED 9-0.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. OLD BUSINESS
None
Commissioner Skiljan arrived at 4:39p.m.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Implementation of Transitional Plan Regarding Organizational
Structure of Youth Commission
Community Services Director Wigginton reviewed the staff report.
Superintendent Alexander provided additional information. Commissioner Skiljan
asked if there would be a form to fill out for the temporary appointments.
Superintendent Alexander clarified that the standard form will be used.
Commissioner Meyer asked for clarification on whether the current youth
members would retain their positions. Superintendent Alexander clarified that
they would retain their current positions. Commissioner Engert recommended
that some boys be appointed to the Commission and to look to maybe recruit
representatives from youth sports organizations.
Superintendent Alexander reviewed Attachment A while described the positions
on the Commission and vacancies to be filled. Commissioner Meyer asked for
clarification of the temporary appointments. Commissioner Candice Porter
clarified that the temporary appointments can apply for the permanent positions
in Spring 2001. Superintendent Alexander confirmed the temporary positions
would serve through May and new permanent appointments would begin serving
in June.
Commissioner Candice Porter requested that Commissioner Engert locate a 7-8
grader. Commissioner Carlin will locate a 10-1ih grader and Commissioner
Skiljan will locate a 9-10 grader. Consensus was reached to recruit 9-11 th
graders due to a 1ih grader not staying on the Commission after June.
Commissioner Skiljan motioned and Commissioner Mitchell seconded to
adopt the transition plan as presented in the agenda report. Motion was
approved 10-0.
Adult Commissioners will call Superintendent Alexander with the names,
telephone numbers, and addresses of potential Commissioners. Superintendent
Alexander will follow up with the appropriate paperwork and plan for the Special
Meeting scheduled for January 17, 2001.
Commissioner Candice Porter thanked and congratulated all Commissioners for
their work and dedication to the transition plan. Superintendent Alexander
suggested the current youth could recommend adult mentors as part of the
transition plan. Commissioner Candice Porter suggested that the youth write
down whom they would like to have as mentors to the Commission. Youth
provided information to Superintendent Alexander on nominations. The Youth
Commission will finalize nominations and selection of mentors at the January 17th
meeting.
9. GENERAL INFORMATION/STAFF STATUS REPORTS
None
10. COMMISSIONER'S CORNER
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Mitchell reported on a visit to Vail, Colorado and her opportunity to
see a teen center. Commissioner Kiara Porter reported on seeing a teen center
in Bishop, California.
B. Staff
Superintendent Alexander distributed Certificates of Appreciation from the City
and a letter from the Chairperson, Candice Porter, to outgoing adult members.
She also distributed prognam flyers on Teen Trips, Teen Scene, Open Mic, Open
Gym, and Teen Golf Clinics. She announced the next PHA T Films may be
March 21st instead of March 22nd due to a request from La Paloma Theater.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 5:13 p.m.