2010-01-06
CITY OF ENCINITAS
YOUTH COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: January 3, 2010
4:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Chairperson Marow, Commissioners Ferreirae, Conger, Jolly,
Haller, Lawson, Barth, Ogden and Kelly.
Also
Present: Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein and Administrative Coordinator
Dakovich.
Absent: Chairperson Novack and Commissioner Templin.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for Meeting of December 2, 2009.
COMMISSIONER FERREIRAE MOVED, COMMISSIONER OGDEN
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 2, 2009
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Comprehensive General Plan Update Photo Project.
Vice Chairperson Marow reviewed the staff report and welcomed Planner
Michael Strong to the meeting.
Planner Strong presented the concept plan and distributed photo project packets
to each Commission member. He noted the packets contained an information
page, a release form, a small note pad and a camera. He advised the release
form should be signed and turned into the Park & Recreation Department along
with the photographs and written comments on or before January 27, 2010. The
pictures will be developed and returned to Commissioners at their February 3,
2010 meeting. At this time photographs will be mounted along with comments
for a presentation to City Council last meeting in February. He also suggested
that each Commission member’s name should be on their camera.
Vice Chairperson Marow noted that a special meeting mid-February could be
scheduled in the event the photographs were not ready for the February 3
meeting.
Planner Strong suggested that representatives from the Youth Commission
attend the City Council meeting for the presentation of the photograph boards.
Vice Chairperson Marow suggested that all Youth Commissioners attend the
meeting.
The Commission members thanked Planner Strong for the packets and
information.
B. Report on Saving the Environment/Recycling Opportunities.
Vice Chairperson Marow reviewed the staff report and invited Commissioner
Lawson to present her information.
Commissioner Lawson reported that she had contacted Solana Recyclers and
City of Encinitas Environmental Specialist Bolden for recycling and environmental
ideas that could be implemented by the Youth Commission as a group or as
individuals. She noted that to date no one had responded to her inquiries.
Vice Chairperson Marow asked the Commission for ideas.
Commissioner Ogden suggested reusable water bottles.
Commissioner Haller noted big City events need to provide recycling bins.
Vice Chairperson Marow noted there are many ways to save energy, including
unplugging cell phone chargers when not in use. He also suggested the
possibility of an information/fact sheet on saving energy.
Commissioner Conger suggested creating an awareness flyer on ways to be
energy smart.
Commissioner Ogden suggested holding an earth day at the elementary schools.
Commissioner Lawson noted the importance of sharing recycling information
with elementary age children.
Vice Chairperson Marow asked if Commission member schools provided
recycling bins
Commission members responded that there were recycling bins available at their
schools.
Commissioner Haller suggested creating a video on recycling to be shown at
local schools.
Commissioner Conger suggested a canned food drive, and recycling water
bottles at the various schools.
Commissioner Jolly suggested school environment clubs could participate in
various activities that could involve the entire campus, such as no lights for a day
(an energy saver).
Vice Chairperson Marow suggested speaking to campus video classes to
determine their interest and the possibility of creating a recycling video. He
requested Commissioners bring video suggestions and ideas to the February
meeting.
COMMISSIONER OGDEN MOVED, COMMISSIONER JOLLY SECONDED
TO AGENDIZE FURTHER DISCUSSION/SUGGESTIONS ON RECYCLING
NCLUDING THE POSSIBLE CREATION OF A VIDEO PRESENTATION.
MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
6. COMMISSIONER CORNER
Vice Chairperson Marow distributed Planner Strong’s business cards, upcoming
Teen Trip flyers, Commissioner Notebook update, and Cox scholarship
application.
Commissioner Barth noted Canyon Crest Academy winter formal, theme – “Up in
Lights,” will be held in downtown San Diego, January 23.
Commissioner Kelly advised La Costa Canyon High School Battle of the Bands
ended with a great show.
Commissioner Ferreirae noted upcoming San Dieguito Academy winter formal
will be held on the Midway in San Diego.
Commissioner Ogden advised La Costa Canyon High School winter formal will
be held at Camp Pendleton, February 2, theme – “Happily Ever After”.
Commissioner Conger noted there are no events planned at Diegueno during the
next couple of months.
Commissioner Lawson advised La Costa Canyon High School has Gold Cards
for distribution to students, offering discounts at local stores.
Commissioner Jolly noted upcoming Exhibition Night at High Tech High, where
students exhibit their current projects.
Commissioner Haller advised the San Dieguito Academy Honor Society assisted
with recent activities at San Diego Botanical Gardens.
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein thanked Commissioners for their participation
in the Holiday Parade, December 5, 2009.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: FEBRUARY 3, 2010