2007-06-06
CITY OF ENCINITAS
, YOUTH COMMISSION
' MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: May 2, 2007
4:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Ferreirae called the meeting to order at 4:31 pm.
Present: Chairperson Ferreirae, Vice Chairperson Novack, Commissioners
Vaccaro, Young, Campbell, Alcorn, Stone, Felzer, Ogden and
Prieto (4:45 p.m.).
Also
Present: Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein and Administrative Coordinator
Dakovich
Absent: Commissioner Lee.
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 April 4, 2007.
COMMISSIONER FELZER MOVED, VICE CHAIRPERSON NOVACK
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 4, 2007 MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation on City of Encinitas Solid Waste and Recycling Program.
Chairperson Ferreirae reviewed the staff report and welcomed Public Works
Department Management Analyst Bill Wilson and Administrative Assistant
Kristine Rygiel to the meeting.
Bill Wilson distributed recycled bags that included information pamphlets on
various environmental services. He then proceeded with a Power Point
presentation on pollution, the City's recycling program, hazardous waste sites,
and the importance of education and outreach programs to create a greater
awareness of the environment and how individuals can make a difference.
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Administrative Assistant Rygiel reviewed her responsibilities that include
monitoring the clean water hot-line, illegal dumping, disposal of waste water and
public education. She noted that storm drain waste and water go directly into our
oceans, as well as pet waste (if not picked up), and in closing, reminded
everyone not to litter.
Chairperson Ferreirae asked if the Commission had any questions.
Commissioner Vaccaro asked if the City used the purple pipe system?
Management Analyst Wilson advised the purple pipe system contains recycled
water that is used for irrigation and landscaping. He suggested Commission
members contact his office for any further information.
Chairperson Ferreirae thanked Management Analyst Wilson and Administrative
Assistant Rygiel for their presentation.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Current YouthlTeen Activities (Teen Trips, Open Gym,
Open MIC, etc.).
Chairperson Ferreirae distributed flyers for Open Gym - June 2 and 16, July 21,
August 4 and 18; Teen Trips - Six Ftags Magic Mountain on July 11 and
Universal Studios on August 1; Open Mic Night August 17; Encinitas 5K/1K
Run/Walk May 19 and 20; a Library information sheet; information on the Teen
Summer Dance Party June 22 at the Community Center; and the City Summer
Program Brochure.
8. NEW BUSINESS
None
9. COMMISSIONERS CORNER
A. COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Felzer noted the upcoming San Dieguito Prom on May 19 at Sea
World.
Commissioner Vaccaro advised the last San Dieguito Academy track meet will
be held May 3.
Commissioner Prieto advised the La Costa Canyon High School prom will be
held June 2 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Commissioner Alcorn noted the upcoming La Costa Canyon High School Food
Fair to be held May 25.
Vice Chairperson Novack advised San Dieguito Academy won first place at the
Debate Sweepstakes held at Fullerton High School.
Chairperson Ferreirae advised Youth Commission applications for the upcoming
~ year have been mailed and are due back to the City Clerk by May 30. City
Council will interview candidates on June 13 and appoint Commissioners on
June 27.
Chairperson Ferreirae noted that the last Commission meeting before the
Summer break will be June 6 and suggested having refreshments after the
meeting. IN CONSENSUS, 10-0, THE COMMISSION AGREED.
B. STAFF
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein advised that the 2007 Youth Summit has
been cancelled. She also advised that the Park & Recreation Department
Seaside Day Camp is hiring camp counselors for the Summer session and
encouraged interested parties to apply.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:13 p.m.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: June 6, 2007
City of Encinitas Council Chambers
505 South Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024