2004-06-02 i
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CITY OF ENCINITAS
YOUTH COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: May 5, 2004
4:30 PM.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 4:40 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Briana Meyer, Commissioners David Felzer, Dan
Leeper, Ryan Mattman, Matt Monahan, Ziggy Longdon, Jake Harry,
Nadine Vasquez, Kylle Groseclose, and Mariah Ogden.
Also
Present: Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein and Administrative Support
Coordinator Dakovich.
Absent: Vice Chairperson Poponyak, Commissioners Anthony Prieto, and
Lauren Kessler.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for Meeting of March 3, 2004.
COMMISSIONER MONAHAN MOVED, COMMISSIONER LEEPER
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES (WITH CORRECTION PAGE 5A-2,
PARAGRAPH 10, DATE MARCH 20 SHOULD READ MARCH 22) OF THE
MARCH 3, 2004 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
6. PRESENTATIONS
None.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Current Youth/Teen Activities (Teen Trips, Open Gym,
Open Mic, etc.)
Chairperson Meyer noted the upcoming Teen Trip to Universal Studios on May 8,
and the Summer Golf Clinics being held at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
starting in June through August. She also noted Open Mic on May 21 from 7-
10:30 p.m., Open Gym on May 15 from 7-11 p.m. and the upcoming Red Cross
Certified Child Care classes July 12 and July 19.
B. Commission Sub-Committee Reports
Teen Center - Commissioner Leeper reported that the Sub Committee had met
and discussed increasing the size of the lounge area to create a more focused
main area, with large screen TV and also providing more computers.
Elementarv School Aqe - No report.
Skate Park Features - Commissioner Longdon reported that the Sub
Committee had met and discussed the need for a larger shaded area and
drinking fountain at the Skate Park, and also the Tot Lot being too close to the
Skate Park.
Transportation - No report.
Marketinq - No report. Commissioner Monahan noted the upcoming Youth
Summit and encouraged Commissioners to promote the event.
C. Discussion on Upcoming Youth Summit.
Chairperson Meyer announced the upcoming Teen Summit to be held May 22
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center. She distributed
registration forms and encouraged Commissioners to promote the event at their
schools.
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein reviewed the registration form and noted the
local schools who would be participating in the Summit. She noted registration
fees had been waived for Commission members and suggested that
Commissioners attending wear their Commission sweatshirt and nametag.
8. NEW BUSINESS
None.
9. COMMISSIONERS CORNER
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Vasquez advised that Star testing would begin next week at the
High Schools.
Commissioner Longdon attended the recent Alumni Celebration held at San
Dieguito Academy, which included alumni members from various years including
1937. He reported the school would be closed all Summer while the campus
areas are being worked on to provide improved facilities and greater technology
for student use.
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Commissioner Felzer reported he enjoyed the recent Phat Films held at the La
Paloma Theater in Encinitas.
Commissioner Monahan noted there are three local Lacrosse teams that are the
best in the County and the La Costa Canyon High School Lacrosse team is
ranked 15th in the United States.
Chairperson Meyer advised that many applications had been received for the
2004-05 Youth Commission term, however, no applications were received from
6t" graders. She suggested, as a possible agenda item for the June meeting, a
discussion on continued 6th grade participation on the Youth Commission. She
noted 6th graders could participate in an as needed advisory capacity to the
Commission.
B. Staff
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein advised applicants for the Youth Commission
would be interviewed on May 12 with appointments made by City Council on May
26. She noted the newly appointed Commissioners would be in attendance at
the June meeting and encouraged current Commissioners to also attend to
welcome the new members. She also noted that elections and Sub Committee
assignments would be part of the June meeting and reminded the Commission
that the Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney would attend the June meeting
as welL
10 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: June 2, 2004