2001-04-04
CITY OF ENCINIT AS
YOUTH COMMISSION
MINUTES
MEETING DATE: April 4, 2001
4:30 PM.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Meeting was called to order at 4:35PM.
Present:
Commissioners Reyes, Briana Meyer, Summer Meyer, Kiara Porter,
Frumin, Greenstein, Mitchell, and Goldstein.
Absent:
Commissioners Knite, Longdon, a~d Norling
Also Present: Recreation Superintendent Alexander, Management Assistant Stauffer,
and Recreation Coordinator Rubenstein
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Agenda Item 8A was moved to discussion following Agenda Item 5A.
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of March 7, 2001
COMMISSIONER SUMMER MEYER MOTIONED AND COMMISSIONER FRUMIN
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MOTION WAS APPROVED 8-0.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review and Discussion on the Greystone Project - Skate Feature Conceptual Park
Design
Chairperson Mitchell reviewed the Agenda Report. The Architect Representative/Project
Manager Jeff Metz reviewed the design of the skate features and stated that they are
still open to suggestions and changes in the skate feature plan. Management Assistant
Stauffer reviewed the suggestions provided by Mike McGill's Skate Shop staff. McGill's
recommended eliminating the stairs under the handrails for safety reasons, making the
bank a smooth transition, and having the sidewalks be a smooth surface rather than
segmented. The Architect stated that the sidewalks had to be segmented to prevent
cracking. It was reported that Mike McGill also had volunteered to donate, a steel
modular feature for the park. Commissioners then discussed the recommendations and
decided that it would be best to widen the main sidewalk area for pedestrian use, make
the banks with smooth transitions, eliminated the stairs under the rails, and eliminate the
fun box/handrail to make room for a modular unit. The other skate features will remain
on the park. Commissioner consensus was reached on this design. The project
manager will review the suggested revisions of the conceptual plan for inclusion of these
skate features into the park design.
6. ORAL COMMUNICA liONS
None
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Current YouthlTeen Activities (PHAT Films, Teen Trips, Teen
Dance, etc.)
Recreation Coordinator Rubenstein reviewed possible teen dance sites for the summer
event. Different sites were discussed. The golf course cart barn and San Dieguito
Academy gym were suggested. Staff will start researching site opportunities. Other
suggestions for the dance included a tropical nights theme and having a radio station
host the event. It was determined to call it "Summer Dance" with no other specific theme
names. Friday July 20 was chosen as the desired date for the event. Food and snacks
will be provided and costs for the dance will be between $3-5.
B. Status Report on Commissioner Subcommittees
. Skate Features Subcommittee - Summer Meyer, Chair
Chairperson Mitchell clarified that the subcommittee meets as needed and does not
have to meet until the next park being designed includes skate features or upon Staff
request for other skate feature issues.
. Elementary Age Issues Subcommittee - Kiara Porter, Chair
Commissioner Kiara Porter reported that a date for the meeting needs to be set.
Commissioner Summer Meyer stated that she will not be able to continue serving on
the subcommittee due to other obligations. Commissioners Greenstein and Briana
Meyer volunteered to assist with the subcommittee.
. Teen Center Subcommittee - Samantha Greenstein, Chair
Commissioner Greenstein reported on the field trip to different teen center sites. The
Epicenter and Ground Zero were visited. The subcommittee has discussed items to
be included in the Encinitas center and a floor plan has been designed. The next
meeting will be on Wednesday April 18 at 3:30P.M. in the Orchid Room and will be in
preparation of a presentation to be given to City Council in May.
C. Status Report on the Media 101 Pilot Project
Chairperson Mitchell reviewed the agenda report and suggested giving Media 101 a
specific time frame to find a site. Teen Center Subcommittee members clarified that
Media 101 will not be part of the proposed Teen Center unless there was extra space
and interest at that time. Commissioners agreed to give Media 101 two months to find a
site for their project before receiving the program status again.
D. Discussion on Design for a Youth Commission Identification Banner
Designs were reviewed and Commissioners decided to have two banners. The designs
presented by Commissioners Summer Meyer and Briana Meyer were chosen. It was
also suggested to use one of the designs for a commission T-shirt. After further
discussion, it was decided to incorporate Poinsettia flowers into the sunset banner and
having one banner instead of two.
8. NEW BUSINESS
B. Information on Recruitment Timeline and Appointment Process for Youth
Commission
Chairperson Mitchell reviewed the agenda report and the recruitment timeline.
Applications are due by April 26 and the new appointed Commissioners and mentors will
be seated in June.
C. Report on Municipal Code 11.10 Sale, Display, and Promotion of Tobacco Sales
Chairperson Mitchell reviewed the agenda report. An article on the new City ordinance
was passed out for the Commissions to review.
9. GENERAL INFORMATION/STAFF STATUS REPORTS
None
10. COMMISSIONERS CORNER
A. Commissioners
Commissioners sha'red plans for Spring Break. Commissioner Greenstein passed out
information on the importance of Folic Acid in diets.
B. Staff
Recreation Coordinator Rubenstein passed out summer school program information and
reported that Open Gym will be Saturday night.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:18P.M.