2010-12-01
CITY OF ENCINITAS
YOUTH COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: December 1, 2010
4:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Haller called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Haller, Vice Chairperson Ferreirae, Commissioners
Eyl, Maskiewicz, Morales, Lawson, Dempster, Barth, Sands and
Conger (4:40 p.m.).
Also
Present: Recreation Supervisor Vicki Rubenstein and Administrative
Coordinator Jacklyn Dakovich.
Absent: Commissioners Marow.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for Meeting of November 3, 2010.
VICE CHAIRPERSON FERREIRAE MOVED, COMMISSIONER LAWSON
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 2010
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on North County Youth Summit
Chairperson Haller reviewed the staff report and opened the meeting to
discussion on Commission interest in the Youth Summit.
After a brief discussion, it was determined Commission members were interested
in participating in the Summit to be held February 5, 2011, as well as the next
planning meeting on January 11, 2011. Chairperson Haller suggested that
Commission members determine availability and bring that information to the
January meeting.
B. Discussion on Community Service Events
Chairperson Haller read the staff report and requested suggestions on possible
community service events for Commission participation.
Commission members discussed various ideas with an emphasis on homeless
teens and the environment (beach clean-up, etc.). Chairperson Haller noted that
additional information on community needs would assist the Commission in
making a decision on areas to focus and suggested the formation of Ad Hoc Sub-
committees to research further.
Commissioners Dempster, Morales, Eyl, Sands and Lawson are interested in a
project working with homeless teens (Ad Hoc Sub-Committee on Homeless
Teens) and Commissioners Conger, Barth and Haller are interested in an
environmental project (Ad Hoc Sub-Committee on the Environment). Each Ad
Hoc Sub-Committee will meet and report their findings to the Commission at a
later meeting.
C. Discussion on the Formation of an Ad Hoc Sub-Committee to Promote
Teen Activities
Chairperson Haller reviewed the staff report and requested suggestions on the
formation of an Ad Hoc Sub-Committee to promote teen activities.
Commissioners discussed several ideas for promoting teen activities at their
schools, including Morning Roundup, posting flyers on bulletin boards, student
newsletter, flyer distribution.
Chairperson Haller requested that Commissioners determine most effective sites
for teen activity promotional materials at their schools and bring that information
to the January meeting.
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Review City Hall Tour
Chairperson Haller read the staff report and requested any comments.
Vice Chairperson Ferreirae noted the tour was very informative.
Commissioner Morales and Eyl enjoyed the tour and learning about City
functions.
B. Holiday Parade Participation
Chairperson Haller reviewed the staff report and encouraged Commissioners to
participate in the parade. Vice Chairperson Ferreirae gave a brief overview of
Commission responsibilities involving the Santa Claus entry and assisting in
other areas as well. Commissioners who are available plan to attend.
C. Discuss Power Point Presentation on Recycling
Chairperson Haller read the staff report regarding the Power Point Presentation
on Recycling and distributed copies of both the Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
presentation and comments from the Environmental Commission. She also
introduced Commissioners who were members of the Sub-Committee
(Commissioners Lawson, Conger and Barth) and requested they review
comments, check their information for accuracy and make any changes
necessary. She suggested the completed presentation be agendized for a
future meeting so the entire Commission could review the corrected version.
7. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER
Chairperson Haller opened the meeting to Commissioner’s Corner.
Commissioner Conger advised Diegueno Middle School canned food drive had
ended and due to lack of supplies, another food drive would be held beginning
this Friday.
Commissioner Eyl noted the first St. John School newspaper was a complete
success, now working on a holiday production, and upcoming decathalon tryouts.
Commissioner Morales advised St. John School student council is holding a hot
chocolate sale and working on putting together a snack bar for after school
events.
Commissioner Maskiewicz noted the canned food drive had ended at Oakcrest
Middle School and now the school is promoting a Toys for Tots project.
Commissioner Sands advised the San Dieguito Academy field hockey team
lost the CIF playoffs. She also noted winter break begins in three weeks.
Commissioner Barth advised Canyon Crest current school activities are totally
centered around seniors this time of the year, including an upcoming dance.
Commissioner Lawson advised La Costa Canyon High School hosting Battle of
the Bands this week and next week. Also noted La Costa Girl’s Cross Country
team is going to State and possibly to Nationals.
Vice Chairperson Ferreirae noted the upcoming San Dieguito Academy Ping
Pong Tournament.
Chairperson Haller advised San Dieguito Academy Girl’s Soccer has begun as
well as other winter sports.
Chairperson Haller suggested inviting a representative from the Community
Resource Center to speak to the Commission on volunteer opportunities and
THE COMMISSION, IN CONSENSUS, AGREED.
community needs.
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein distributed flyers on upcoming Teen Trips.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: JANUARY 5, 2011