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