2016-10-05
MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2016 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair called the meeting to order at 4:31 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Kulick, Galloway, Bouchekara, Bruhahn, Muir, Sakai, Vitenson,
Tommy Yarbrough, Tyler Yarbrough, Barth, Conger, Waldvogel, Forrest, Gjata, Haaland,
and Wimsatt
Also, Present: Recreation Superintendent Gorham, Recreation Supervisor Buck, and
Management Analyst Roff
Absent: Commissioner Brookes
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/ POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
None
6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None
ACTION
COMMISSIONER MUIR MOVED TO ADOPT THE OCTOBER 5, 2016
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WIMSATT,
AND THE MOTION CARRIED 16-0. (COMMISSIONER BROOKES WAS
ABSENT.)
7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The Commission move approval of the September 7, 2016 regular meeting minutes.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER BRUHAHN MOVED TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 7,
2016 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
FORREST, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 16-0. (COMMISSIONER BROOKES
WAS ABSENT.)
8. ACTION ITEMS
8A. Coastal Mobility and Livability Study
Senior Planner Strong provided a CMLS update, highlighted PlaceSpeak, and solicited
input from the Commission. Commissioners provided input on railroad crossing access
points, beach access points, parking along Highway 101, studying the percentage of
utilized public parking at Whole Foods, and bicycle lanes throughout the city.
8B. 2017-17 Youth Commission Work Plan
Commissioners reviewed the work plan and provided staff with input.
Goals 1-9: Commissioners supported keeping the work plan goals
Goal 4: Commissioner Wimsatt recommended the Commission begin work earlier in the
year if working with the Community Resource Center.
Goal 5: Commissioner Vitenson recommending growing the Youth Summit event by
including more guest speakers and inviting other Youth Commissions to participate.
Commissioner Bruhahn recommended additional event advertising and promotion.
Goal 6: Commission discussion included additional advertising and promotion at
schools.
Commissioner Kulick suggested a work plan goal to explore the idea of a Film Festival
by youth artists.
8C. Additional Youth Commission Leadership Opportunities
Staff liaison Buck reviewed the roles of the Communication, Programs and Legislative
Chairs.
Commissioners Vitenson, Galloway and Waldvogel requested to serve as
Communication Co-Chairs.
Commissioner Haaland requested to serve as Programs Chair.
Commissioners requested the Legislative Chair be decided at the November meeting.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9A. Youth and Teen Operations Report – September 2016
Staff liaison Buck presented the operations report.
10. COMMISSION MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
None
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
None
12. COMMISSION REPORT
12A. Chair Reports - None
12B. Commissioners Corner
Commissioners provided informational updates on youth related topics.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION
COMMISSIONER MUIR MOVED ADJOURNMENT AT 5:48 P.M., SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER HAALAND, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 16-0.
(COMMISSIONER BROOKES WAS ABSENT.)