2013-03-06
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: March 6, 2013 4:30 PM
SECTION 1: PROCEDURAL
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair L. Barth called the meeting to order at 4:50 PM.
Present:
Chair L. Barth, Vice-Chair Ferreirae and Commissioners A. Barth, M. Conger, N.
Conger, Forrest, M. Lawson, K. Lawson, Eyl, Maskiewicz and Sands
Also Present:
Recreation Supervisor Rubenstein, Recreation Superintendent Gorham, and
Management Analyst Roff
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
ACTION
COMMISSIONER M. CONGER MOTIONED AND COMMISSIONER N. CONGER
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE MARCH 6, 2013 AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 11-0.
APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 2013 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
ACTION
COMMISSIONER FORREST MOTIONED AND VICE-CHAIR FERREIRAE
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 2013 MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 11-0.
PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mike Stauffer, Senior Management Analyst with the City of Encinitas Parks and
Recreation Department presented information to the Commissioners on the Sister City
program, requested Commission participation in planning the 2013 delegate itinerary
and reported the Sister City Committee is still seeking host families for student
delegates.
SECTION 2: ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
1. Approval of the 2012/13 Youth Commission Work Plan
ACTION
COMMISSIONER A. BARTH MOTIONED TO ADOPT THE 2012/13 WORK PLAN
WITH CHANGES, COMMISSIONER MASKIEWICZ SECONDED AND THE MOTION
CARRIED, 10-0 (COMMISSIONER EYL ABSENT).
2. Appoint a Youth Commission Member to serve as a Community Grant Program
Panel Member
Commissioner A. Barth volunteered to serve as a panel member.
SECTION 3: OPERATIONS REPORTS
Teen Updates
SECTION 4: COMMISSION REPORTS
Homeless Teens (Commissioners Eyl, Forrest, Lawson and Sands)
Commissioner Lawson thanked Commissioners for their participation in sorting
and assembling the backpacks and reported the backpack project is nearly
complete.
North County Youth Summit
Vice-Chair Ferreirae volunteered to be the Commission contact for this year’s
summit.
Commissioners Corner
Commissioners reported on school activities.
SECTION 5: ADJOURNMENT
Commission M. Conger motioned for adjournment, Commissioner N. Conger
seconded, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 pm.
Next Meeting, April 3, 2013, 4:30 PM
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION WORK PLAN 2012-2013
Commission Approved: March 6, 2013
Council Review: March 27, 2013
Goal and Intended OutcomeTimelineFiscal Impact
Members Involved
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Participate in a tour of City facilities; gain awareness and understanding of City
All SeptemberTransportation/Food
government and our public parks and recreation services
Invite guest speakers to montly meetings to gain awareness and understanding
All September-June None
of relevant community issues for youth
Attend and represent the City as the Youth Commission at City sponsored Commission Shirts
Minimum of 2 September-June
events (as needed)
Participate in the Annual Countywide Youth Summit to stay connected with
All / As Needed Spring 2013Transportation/Food
teen trends while maintaining networking opportunites
SPECIAL PROJECT(S)
Review and provide teen perspective to City IT Staff on the development of a
Ad-HocOctoberNone
community interactive element for the City website
Implement Homeless Teen Backpack Program to engage the community while
Ad-HocNovember - AprilMisc. Supplies
partnering with the Community Resource Center
Create an Annual Youth of the Year Award Program to honor and celebrate
Ad-HocTBDAwards
youth in the community
Create a "Tech Savvy Teens"Program to help review and provide feedback on
Ad-HocTBD- Next TermNone
City website and social media functions
ADVISE CITY COUNCIL
Present 2012-2013 Youth Commission Work Plan to City CouncilChairMarch None
Present Homeless Teen Backpack Program outcomes to City CouncilChair / Ad-HocJuneNone
Recommend a Youth Commission sponsored Annual Youth of the Year Award
Chair / Ad-HocTBDNone
Program to honor and celebrate youth in the community