2003-11-05
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CITY OF ENCINITAS
YOUTH COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: November 5, 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,
and Mariah Ogden.
Also
Present:
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein and Administrative Support
Coordinator Dakovich.
Absent:
Commissioners Jake Harry and Ziggy Longdon.
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 1, 2003.
COMMISSIONER MONAHAN MOVED, COMMISSIONER FELZER
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 1, 2003
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 10-1 (COMMISSIONER VASQUEZ
ABSTAINED, SHE DID NOT ATTEND OCTOBER MEETING).
5. PRESENTATIONS
None.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Lois Sunrich, 123-C West Glaucus St. - spoke on the Youth/Elder Story Arts
Project and their upcoming fundraiser which will honor Mac Hartley.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Current Youthrreen Activities (Teen Trips, Open Gym,
Open Mic, etc.)
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Chairperson Meyer noted that 110 teens participated in the recent Teen Trip to
Knott's Scary Farm. She also advised that Open Gym would be held November
15 at the Community Center; the recent Open Mic night had an attendance of
approximately 250 teens. She also reminded the Commission of the up coming
trip to Disneyland, November 11 and the Encinitas Holiday Parade December 6
at 5:30 p.m.
B. Commission Sub-Committee Reports
Skate Park Features in City Parks - No report.
Elementary School Aae - Commissioner Prieto advised the Subcommittee
would meet November 12 at 4 p.m. at City Hall.
Teen Center - Commissioner Vasquez reported on the Teen Center
Subcommittee's recent visit to a teen center in Chula Vista.
Chairperson Meyer asked what times the Center was used by teens.
Commissioner Vasquez advised the Center was used during after school hours
and when dances were held.
Vice Chairperson Poponyak asked the ages of those who attended the Center.
Commissioner Prieto advised the ages ranged from middle school to high school.
Transportation - Commissioner Kessler reported that Subcommittee members
were assigned schools to research how students get to school using various
modes of transportation. She also advised the Subcommittee planned to invite
North County Transit District (NCTD) to speak to the Subcommittee on available
local transportation.
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein suggested that NCTD be invited to speak to
the entire Commission.
MarketinQ - Commissioner Monahan reported that teen activities would be
announced at schools and in school newspapers, as well as distributing flyers
announcing teen programs. He reviewed several ideas for the upcoming Holiday
Parade, however, he is unable to attend.
Chairperson Meyer noted any entry involving teens should include
representatives from all teen programs including the Youth Commission. She
further advised that the Youth Commission sweatshirts would be available to
wear in the Parade and asked who might be able to participate. Two
Commission members advised they could attend representing the Commission.
Commissioner Monahan suggested asking Honor Society students from local
schools to participate in the Parade, as they need to accumulate community
service hours. He advised he would contact the teacher in charge of the
National Honor Society for further information and would follow up with the
Marketing Subcommittee and Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein.
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THE COMMISSION TOOK A FIVE MINUTE BREAK.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on December Meeting Time Change to Accommodate RJM
Consultants Presentation on the Hall Property.
Chairperson Meyer reviewed the staff report and emphasized the importance of
Commission attendance at this meeting. She also stressed the importance of
being punctual and prepared with questions regarding various aspects of the
project.
9. GENERAL INFORMATION/STAFF STATUS REPORTS
None.
10. COMMISSIONERS CORNER
A. Commissioners
Chairperson Meyer advised that both she and Vice Chairperson Poponyak would
be judges for the Holiday Parade, along with six other judges from the
Community.
Commissioner Vasquez noted there is no school Veteran's Day, November 11.
Vice Chairperson Poponyak advised she enjoyed working Encinitas Day.
Chairperson Meyer thanked the Commission for participating and manning the
Fun Zone Booths during Encinitas Day.
B. Staff
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein advised that Commission sweatshirts would
be available at the next meeting, however, due to budget constraints no t-shirts
would be ordered at this time.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.