2005-01-05
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CITY OF ENCINITAS
YOUTH COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: November 2, 2005
4:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Berry-Blum called the meeting to order at 4:33 pm.
Present: Chairperson Berry-Blum, Vice Chairperson Prieto, Commissioners
Felzer, Ferreirae, Ogden, Vaccaro, and Canchola (4:40).
Also
Present: Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein and Administrative Coordinator
Dakovich
Absent: Commissioners Alcorn, Lee, and Micelli.
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 October 5, 2005.
COMMISSIONER FELZER MOVED, COMMISSIONER FERREIRAE
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 5, 2005
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Encinitas Recreation Programs Video
Chairperson Berry-Blum reviewed the staff report and noted that Recreation
Supervisor Rubenstein would present the Recreation Programs Video.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Current YouthlTeen Activities (Teen Trips, Open Gym,
Open MIC, etc.).
Chairperson Berry-Blum noted that Open Gym would be held November 5 and
November 19, and Open Mic would be held November 18. She further advised
that neither program would be offered in December.
B. Commission Subcommittee Reports.
No Subcommittee meetings were held during the month of October.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Tour of Encinitas Community & Senior Center
Chairperson Berry-Blum reviewed the staff report and introduced Craig Harris,
Center Facility Attendant, who will conduct the Center tour.
The Commission began their Center Tour at 4:45 PM and returned at 5:20 PM.
9. COMMISSIONERS CORNER
A. Commissioners
Chairperson Berry Blum advised that "Battle of the Bands" was coming to San
Dieguito Academy next week.
Vice Chairperson Prieto will follow up with bands as possible presenters during
Open Mic nights.
Commissioner Ogden reported that Diegueno Middle School would be holding a
food drive next week in conjunction with the Community Resource Center to
provide Thanksgiving meals for needy families.
Commissioner Ferreirae noted the upcoming San Dieguito Academy Community
Day November 16.
Commissioner Canchola reported that San Dieguito Academy was holding an "A11
Come Together" program where students would have an opportunity to visit
classrooms, other than their own, and meet new students.
Commissioner Vaccaro asked if the Commission would participate in the
upcoming Encinitas Christmas Parade.
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein advised there were no plans for the
Commission to participate in the Parade, however, suggested the possibility that
Commission members could attend as volunteers and asked those interested to
contact her office for further information.
Vice Chairperson Prieto advised that La Costa Canyon High School would be
showing "Pirates of the Caribbean" at their Movie in the Meadow program this
week. He also noted that "Survivor Week" would begin November 7, with La
Costa Canyon High School and Torrey Pines High School competing for prizes.
Chairperson Berry-Blum distributed the Winter Recreation Brochure and flyers on
various upcoming teen programs and events, and encouraged Commission
members to promote these activities to their friends and attend them as well.
B. Staff
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein advised that traditionally the Chairperson and
Vice Chairperson act as judges during the Christmas Parade on December 3
from 4-7 PM. She suggested that the Chair and Vice Chair check their calendars
and advise her if they are available. She also noted the new Parks & Recreation
Department logo, which will be used on flyers, t-shirts, etc.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: January 4, 2006
City of Encinitas Council Chambers
505 South Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024