2003-10-01
I
CITY OF ENCINIT AS
YOUTH COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: October 1, 2003
4:30 PM.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 4:38 p.m.
Present:
Chairperson Briana Meyer, Vice Chairperson Anna Poponyak,
Commissioners Anthony Prieto, David Felzer, Dan Leeper, Kylle
Groseclose, Lauren Kessler, Ryan Mattman, Matthew Monahan,
Mariah Ogden, and Ziggy Longdon.
Also
Present:
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein and Administrative Support
Coordinator Dakovich.
Absent:
Commissioners Jake Harry and 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 September 3,2003.
COMMISSIONER LEEPER MOVED, COMMISSIONER PRIETO
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2003
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 11-0.
5. PRESENTATIONS
None.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Current YouthfTeen Activities (Teen Trips, Open Gym,
Open Mic, etc.)
Chairperson Meyer reviewed upcoming Teen Trip to Knott's Scary Farm, noted
recent Open Gym had 50 in attendance; Open Mic night had eight bands that
performed and an attendance of approximately 175 teens. She also reminded
the Commission that the Encinitas Day/5K Run to be held October 4, needed
volunteers and encouraged Commissioners to participate.
B. Commission Sub-Committee Reports
Teen Center - Commissioner Leeper appointed Chair, advised goals and
objectives were not changed, but added Hall property and the need to tour other
teen centers in the area. (turned in meeting notes)
Elementary School Aae - Commissioner Prieto appointed Chair, advised goals
remain the same, would like to plan a survey and provide more informational
flyers to schools. (turned in meeting notes)
Skate Parks Features in City Parks - Commissioner Longdon appointed Chair,
will retain goals and workplan. (turned in meeting notes)
Transportation - Commissioner Kessler appointed Chair, noted the need to
advertise what is available for teens. (turned in meeting notes)
MarketinQ - Commissioner Monahan appointed Chair, advised goals have
changed; noted schools have morning announcements which would be one way
to promote teen activities, also school papers, city papers. He also requested
suggestions. (turned in meeting notes)
Commissioner Kessler advised she would help promote teen activities and
information at her school.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on Encinitas Holiday Parade Participation.
Chairperson Meyer reviewed the staff report and noted that participation in the
Parade was a great opportunity to promote the Youth Commission and youth
programs.
The Commission discussed past participation in the Parade and determined it
was an opportunity to promote Encinitas Youth, their activities and programs.
COMMISSIONER LEEPER MOVED, COMMISSIONER FELZER SECONDED
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2003 HOLIDAY PARADE, WITH THE MARKETING
SUB-COMMITTEE HANDLING ALL ARRANGEMENTS. MOTION CARRIED.
11-0. .
B. Discussion on Tour of City Facilities (ie. City Hall Tour, Community &
Senior Center Tour, Parks Tour, Trails Tour).
Chairperson Meyer reviewed the staff report and asked the Commission for a
recommendation on one of the tours suggested.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION AGREED THAT THE FIRST TOUR
WOULD BE OF CITY HALL IN JANUARY, 2004.
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9. GENERAL INFORMATION/STAFF STATUS REPORTS
None.
10. COMMISSIONERS CORNER
A. Commissioners
Chairperson Meyer advised that, budget permitting, Commission sweatshirts and
t-shirts would be ordered shortly and reviewed the colors - charcoal grey with
zipper and hood sweatshirts and t-shirts medium blue. She noted that the logo
designed by Commissioner Longdon and approved by the Commission will be
used on both the sweatshirt and t-shirt. The Commission prefers black for the t-
shirt color. Chairperson Meyer passed a list and requested that each
Commissioner list their size preference.
Commissioners Felzer, Prieto, Mattman, Longdon and Groseclose reported that
the Mayor/Commissioner Dinner was very successful with good food and
conversation.
Chairperson Meyer noted that the presentation of the SANDAG Report, Youth
Vision, to North County Mayors and Commissioners went very well.
Vice Chairperson Poponyakadvised that the La Costa Canyon High School
Football team would be playing DeLaSal on Friday night.
Chairperson Meyer advised the Commission that the December 3 meeting would
include a presentation from RJM Consultants on the Hall Property Teen Center
and Skatepark. The meeting is scheduled from 4-7:30 p.m. and she encouraged
all Commissioners to attend.
B. Staff
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein distributed youth activity calendars for
October, 2003 through June 2004.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m.