2008-12-03
CITY OF ENCINITAS
YOUTH COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: December 3, 2008
4:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Novack, Vice Chairperson Felzer, Commissioners
Michelle Ferreirae, Nick Ferreirae, Ogden, Marow, Alec Jolly (5:15
p.m., and Marianna Jolly (5:15 p.m.).
Also
Present: Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein and Administrative Coordinator
Dakovich.
Absent: Commissioners Lawson and Campbell.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for Meeting of November 5, 2008.
COMMISSIONER FELZER MOVED, COMMISSIONER OGDEN SECONDED
TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2008 MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Review November City Hall Tour.
Chairperson Novack reviewed the staff report and opened the meeting to
comments on the recent City Hall Tour.
Commissioners Marow noted it was helpful to get a behind the scenes view of
how the City functions.
Commissioners Novack and Felzer found the tour of the Fire Department very
interesting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation and overview of the Comprehensive General Plan Update to
solicit initial Commission member comments relative to developing a
Scope of work for the Request for Proposal (RFP).
Chairperson Novack reviewed the staff report and introduced Mike Strong,
Associate Planner with the City of Encinitas.
Associate Planner Strong provided a brief history of the General Plan (the
original was created and approved March 29, 1989) and reported that one of
goals of the City Council, at their 2008 goal setting meeting, was to update the
General Plan, with input from the City’s Commission. He noted each
Commission represents a segment of the City population and information
provided by these Commissions would be extremely helpful. A Power Point was
part of the presentation, highlighting the various aspects of the General Plan
Update.
Chairperson Novack noted this was a great chance for the Youth Commission to
provide their perspective and encouraged Commission members to do so.
Commissioner Michelle Ferreirae asked how and where to provide comments.
Associate Planner Strong advised no communication center had been
established as yet, but he suggested turning them in to Recreation Supervisor
Rubenstein, who could forward them to him. He also suggested the possibility of
each Commission appointing a representative who could attend meetings and
report back.
Chairperson Novack suggested the Youth/Teen Master Plan could be helpful and
will arrange to have a copy provided to Associate Planner Strong.
Commissioner Marow noted the lack of things for teens to do (ie casual
entertainment, bowling, movie theater), in the City and suggested addressing the
issue as a Commission and forwarding findings to Associate Planner Strong. He
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suggested activities should include 7-12 grade students.
Chairperson Novack noted all youth age groups should be considered when the
need for various activities is addressed.
Chairperson Novack and the Commission thanked Associate Planner Strong for
his presentation and noted they were looking forward to providing additional
information.
B. Review January Meeting Schedule.
Chairperson Novack reviewed the staff report and opened the meeting for
discussion.
Several Commission members suggested a meeting should be held with the
General Plan Update agendized for further discussion.
COMMISSIONER MICHELLE FERREIRAE MOVED, VICE CHAIRPERSON
FELZER SECONDED TO HOLD THEIR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2009. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
CHAIRPERSON NOVACK MOVED, VICE CHAIRPERSON FELZER
SECONDED TO AGENDIZE DISCUSSION ON THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
AT THE JANUARY MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
7. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER
A. Commission
Chairperson Novack advised volunteers are needed for the upcoming Holiday
Parade.
Commissioner Nick Ferreirae advised Diegueno Middle School was holding a
Holiday Toy Drive next week.
Commissioner Ogden advised La Costa Canyon High School holding their Winter
Formal on December 7, and also a Toys for Tots Drive and Book Drive for
African children.
Commissioner Marow noted the upcoming San Dieguito Academy ASB election
on December 14-16, with results on December 17.
Commissioner Michelle Ferreirae noted the upcoming San Dieguito Academy
winter dance and also the Academy Academic Team taking second place and
now planning to attend the Nationals.
Chairperson Novack advised San Dieguito Academy won first place in the
recently hosted a Ping Pong Tournament.
After a brief discussion, in consensus, the Commission agreed to volunteer for
community service. Commissioner Ogden will research volunteer projects.
Commissioner Alec Jolly advised he is still working on an engineering project at
his school. He also noted the upcoming winter formal.
B. Staff
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein distributed current Commission telephone
lists.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: JANUARY 7, 2009