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2011-10-05 CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: October 5, 2011 4:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Commissioner Ferreirae called the meeting to order at 4:36 PM Present: Commissioners Ferreirae, A. Barth, L. Barth, Eyl, Forrest, Lawson, Marow, Maskiewicz, Ozorio, and Sands Also Present: Interim Director O’Grady, Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein, and Administrative Support Coordinator Roff Absent: Commissioner Conger 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Lawson led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None 5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Minutes for the September 7, 2011 Meeting COMMISSIONER MAROW MOTIONED AND COMMISSIONER MASKIEWICZ SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 8-0 (COMMISSIONERS CONGER, EYL ABSENT, AND COMMISSIONER SANDS ABSTAINED). 6. AWARDS None 7. PRESENTATIONS A. Introduction of new City Manager, Gus Vina – City Manager Gus Vina introduced himself to the Commissioners, thanked the Commissioners for their good work and stated the importance of having a community group that is focused on all things youth. The introduction was followed by a short question and answer period. B. City Government, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Jim O’Grady-Interim Director O’Grady presented the Commission with a PowerPoint presentation on Encinitas Government. The presentation included structure, budget, organization, scope of services and information on the Park and Recreation Department. 8. OLD BUSINESS Review of Park and Beach Tour-Commissioner Ferreirae requested Commissioners input on the September Park and Beach tour. Commissioner Lawson stated the tour is a good way for Commissioners to become familiar with facilities and ending at Noodles and Company is a good way for Commissioners to become acquainted with each other. Commissioner Marow reported enjoying the visit to Encinitas Community Park. Commissioner L Barth appreciated receiving the site layout of Encinitas Community Park. Commissioner Ferreirae requested a volunteer to draft thank you notes to Noodles and Company and Park Supervisor Smith, Commissioner Marow volunteered to write the thank you notes. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Nomination and Election of Chair and Vice-Chair-Commissioner Ferreirae requested nominations for Chair. Commissioners Lawson nominated Commissioner Marow and Commissioner Eyl nominated Commissioner Lawson. Commissioner Marow accepted the nomination and Commissioner Lawson declined the nomination. With no other nominees Commissioner Marow was instated as the new Youth Commission Chair. Commissioner Ferreirae requested nominations for Vice-Chair. Commissioner L. Barth nominated herself, Commissioner Sands nominated Commissioner Ozorio, and Commissioner Ferreirae nominated himself. All Commissioners accepted the nomination. Commissioner L. Barth was instated as the new Youth Commission Vice-Chair with a majority of six votes. B. North County Youth Summit, Shobnam Eghbali, City of Vista Youth Commissioner- Commissioner Eghbali presented an overview of the North County Youth Summit and requested two Encinitas Youth Commissioners volunteer to participate in the North County Youth Summit planning committee. The planning committee will meet approximately every two-weeks beginning in November. Chair Marow volunteered to participate. C. Future Presentations and City Facility Tours-Chair Marow requested Commissioners provide input on future tours and presentations. Commissioner Eyl commented past presentations and tours have been very helpful. Chair Marow recommended touring the Public Works Facility and receiving a presentation on City parks, beaches and trails. 10.AD-HOC SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A.  Recycling (Commissioners L. Barth, Conger and Lawson) Commissioner Lawson reported the subcommittee did not have a draft memo to present. Chair Marow requested the subcommittee present the draft memo to the Commission at the November meeting. Chair Marow inquired if there were any changes to the subcommittee members. Commissioner A. Barth volunteered to participate on this subcommittee.  Homeless Teens (Commissioners Eyl, Lawson and Sands) Commissioner Eyl reported the subcommittee did not meet over the summer and was unable to contact the Community Resource Center. Chair Marow requested the subcommittee to meet and schedule a time to meet with the Community Resource Center before the November meeting. Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein stated she would contact the Community Resource Center with the dates the subcommittee is available to meet. Chair Marow inquired if there were any changes to the subcommittee members. Commissioner Forrest and Commissioner Ozorio volunteered to participate on this subcommittee.  Environment (Commissioners Conger and L. Barth) Chair Marow reported the subcommittee finished its business last year culminating in a beach clean up and requested the subcommittee be disbanded. Commissioner L. Barth moved to disband the subcommittee, Commissioner A. Barth seconded the motion the motion carried 9-2 (Commissioners Ferreirae and Conger absent). B. Other Representative Reports  CGPU (Commissioner Marow) Chair Marow reported the draft plan is available for public review and comment and the CGPU committee will look at incorporating public comments into the draft plan. 11.COMMISISONER’S CORNER Commissioner Eyl reported on Cathedral’s Girls Volleyball, the Little Women production and ASB elections Commissioner L. Barth reported on CCA’s Homecoming Dance Commissioner Maskiewicz reported on Oakcrest’s magazine drive and the Fall Carnival Commissioner Lawson reported on LCC’s Homecoming and Cross Country Team Commissioner A. Barth reported on Earl Warren’s magazine drive Commissioner Ozorio reported on SDA’s Homecoming, Noises Off production, and Field Hockey Team Commissioners Sands reported on SDA’s Club Fair and fall sports Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein requested Commissioners update their contact information, presented a flyer on the upcoming teen Movie Night and reported CPR class training will be on the November agenda. 12.ADJOURNMENT Chair Marow adjourned the meeting at 5:58 PM Next Meeting, November 2, 2011, 4:30 PM TBA