2003-05-07
CITY OF ENCINIT AS
YOUTH COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: May 7, 2003
4:30 PM.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 4:36 p.m.
Present:
Chairperson Summer Meyer, Vice Chairperson Briana Meyer,
Commissioners Anthony Prieto, James Ebentier, Kristy Schaubel,
Nadine Vasquez, Ziggy Longdon, Tom Joseph, Dan Leeper, David
Selzer.
Also
Present:
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein and Administrative Support
Coordinator Dakovich.
Absent:
Commissioners Shane Wilson, Kiara Porter and Hayley Crickmore.
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 April 2, 2003.
COMMISSIONER VASQUEZ MOVED, COMMISSIONER PRIETO
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 2, 2003 MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 10-0.
5. PRESENTATIONS
None
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Current YouthlTeen Activities (Teen Trips, Open Gym,
Open Mic, etc.)
Chairperson Meyer noted that Open Gym had sixty participants on April 5, fifty on
April 19 and the next Open Gym date will be May 17. She further advised that
Open Mic had six bands and ninety-two participants on April 18, with the next
Open Mic to be held May 16 at the Community Center. She reviewed other teen
programs including After School Xtras, Golf Clinics, Red Cross Child Care, and
upcoming Teen Trips.
B. Status Report on Commissioner Subcommittees
· Skate Feature Subcommittee - Subcommittee Chairperson Meyer reported
that City Council had adopted the Hall Property Conceptual Plan at their April
30 meeting and referred the Skate Park element to the Youth Commission for
research on design options. The Council also referred the Teen Center
element to the Youth Commission for suggested design and program
functions.
Chairperson Meyer suggested that the Skate Feature Subcommittee hold a
forum to receive input on design and needs of the City's local youth. She also
suggested the Subcommittee visit other skate parks in the area for ideas.
· Teen Center Subcommittee - Subcommittee Chairperson Joseph suggested
that the Subcommittee meet and visit existing sites for ideas and suggestions
for design and programs.
. Elementary Age Issues Subcommittee - no report.
. Transportation Subcommittee - Chairperson Meyer encouraged
Commissioners to promote the NCTD FAST program at their schools.
. Marketing Subcommittee - Subcommittee Chairperson Joseph advised he
was promoting teen programs and noted that the Youth Commission
recruitment ad for new members was advertised in the Academy newspaper.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Request for Continuation of Funds for Various Teen Programs from
Previous Redistribution of Approved Funds.
Chairperson Meyer reported that staff determined that continuation of new
programs under the old Media 101 funds would not be considered, due to budget
constraints.
9. GENERAL INFORMATION/STAFF STATUS REPORTS
None.
10. COMMISSIONERS CORNER
A. Commissioners
Chairperson Meyer requested the Commission consider going dark one month
during the summer. This will be placed on the next agenda for final discussion
and action.
Chairperson Meyer reviewed the dates for new Youth Commissioner interviews
(May 14) and appointments (May 21).
She also suggested that Commission members share any current information
they may have.
Commissioner Schau bel advised there was going to be a sixth grade dance on
May 16 at the Boys & Girls Club.
Commissioner Leeper advised that AP testing was being held at San Dieguito
Academy.
Commissioner Joseph noted an upcoming play at San Dieguito Academy -
"Fiddler on the Roof."
Commissioner Longdon advised San Dieguito Academy was holding a fund
raiser swing dance May 9.
Commissioner Ebentier advised a Nautical Nights Dance was going to be held at
Diegueno.Middle School on May 8.
B. Staff
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein advised the Costa Canyon High School
Prom would be held at Sea World on May 31.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.