2002-11-06
CITY OF ENCINIT AS
YOUTH COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
. MEETING DATE: November 6,2002
4:30 PM.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.
Present:
Chairperson Summer Meyer,Vice Chairperson Briana Meyer,
Commissioners Kiara Porter, Dan Leeper, Ziggy Longdon, Tom
Joseph, Anthony Prieto, Shane Wilson, Hayley Crickmore, James
Ebentier, David Felzer, and Kristy Schau bel.
Also
Present:
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein and Administrative Support
Coordinator Dakovich.
Absent:
Commissioner Nadine Vasquez
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
4. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for Meeting of October 2,2002.
COMMISSIONER LONGDON MOVED AND VICE CHAIRPERSON MEYER
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 2, 2002
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 12-0.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Welcome and Introduction of New Commission Members (including
Commissioner binder distribution and review).
Chairperson Meyer welcomed new Commissioners James Ebentier, David
Felzer, Kristy Schuabel and suggested that each Commissioner introduce
themselves, give their school name and one favorite activity they enjoy.
Following the introductions, Chairperson Meyer distributed binders to the new
Commissioners and briefly reviewed the information provided.
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B. Community Services Department-Recreation Division Video.
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein gave a brief overview on the Recreation
Division Video.
The Commissioners thanked staff for providing the very informative video.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Current Youth/Teen Activities (Teen Trips, Open Gym,
Open Mic, etc.)
Chairperson Meyer reported on upcoming teen programs including Open Mic,
Open Gym, and upcoming Teen Trips. She also distributed the City calendar for
November and various flyers on upcoming teen activities.
B. Status Report on Commissioner Subcommittees
Skate Park Features - Vice Chairperson Porter reported the Subcommittee
would hold a meeting in January to discuss skate features in future parks, after
the Hall property was presented to City Council.
Elementary School Age - Chairperson Porter reported the Subcommittee will
be meeting in January.
Teen Center - Vice Chairperson Joseph reported the Subcommittee will be
putting together a list of teen center needs after the Hall property presentation to
City Council. He noted that once the conceptual plan is approved by City
Council, the Subcommittee will research existing sites for ideas. The
Subcommittee will hold their next meeting in the Begonia Room, City Hall,
November 27 at 4:30 p.m.
Transportation - Chairperson Crickmore advised the Subcommittee is
researching various transportation ideas.
Marketing - Chairperson Joseph reported that the Subcommittee met on
November 12. The Subcommittee has implemented their marketing strategies
promoting the Teen and Junior Teen trips at Oakcrest and Diegueno Middle
Schools.
Chairperson Meyer advised that Commission Work Plan goals would be
reviewed and updated in January.
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C. Report on Logo Design for Commission Banner and Shirts - Ziggy
Longdon.
Chairperson Meyer reviewed the staff report and invited Commissioners to view
all designs displayed and note the design preferred for further discussion at the
December meeting.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Chairperson Appoint New Commissioners to Subcommittees.
Chairperson Meyer reviewed the variou.s Subcommittees and appointed
Commissioners Kristy Schau bel and David Felzer to the Elementary Age
Subcommittee and Commissioner James Ebentier to the Skate Park Features
Subcommittee.
B. Discussion on Youth Commission Participation of Adult Mentors.
Chairperson Meyer reviewed the staff report, noting that Ordinance 2000-16,
states that the Commission will consist of three representatives from middle
school grades ih and 8th; three representatives from high school grades 9th and
10th; four representatives from high school grades 11 th and 12th, two sixth grade
representatives; one at large representative age fourteen to nineteen and two
adult mentors (at least 25 years of age) appointed by City Council to serve two
year terms not to exceed three consecutive terms. She noted the Commission
has met for the past two years with no Adult Mentors. She also noted the
ordinance provides for the Commission to appoint Adult Project Advisors to
assist as needed. She then opened the meeting to Commissioners for
discussion.
The Commission discussed the use of Adult Mentors as well as Adult Project
Advisors and determined, since the Commission has not had Adult Mentors for
the past two years, that calling on Adult Project Advisors on an as-needed basis
would better serve the Commission.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION VOTED TO SUPPORT THE
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL TO REMOVE THE ADULT MENTOR
CATEGORY IN THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. 12-0.
9. GENERAL INFORMATION/STAFF STATUS REPORTS
Chairperson Meyer advised the Hall property conceptual plan would be
presented to City Council on December 18 and requested that Commissioners
attend. (Chairperson Meyer, Vice Chairperson Meyer, Commissioners Longdon,
Leeper, Ebentier, Joseph, Crickmore, and Porter will attend)
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10. COMMISSIONERS CORNER
A. Commissioners
Commissioners Leeper reported that the San Dieguito Academy Winter Formal
had been moved from December 14 to January 24 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Commission members who attended the Long Beach League of California Cities
Conference in Long Beach (Chairperson Meyer, Vice Chairperson Meyer,
Commissioners Wilson and Joseph) reported on the various workshops and
activities at the Conference. They also invited all Commission members to share
in the variety of promotional materials that were distributed at the Conference.
B. Staff
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein thanked the Commission for their efforts and
emphasized the importance of calling staff when they are unable to attend
Commission or Commission Subcommittee meetings.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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