2016-09-07
MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS CITY YOUTH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Forrest called the meeting to order at 4:29 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Kulick, Galloway, Bouchekara, Bruhahn, Muir, Sakai, Vitenson,
Tommy Yarbrough, Tyler Yarbrough, Barth, Brookes, Conger, Waldvogel, Forrest, Gjata,
Haaland, and Wimsatt
Also, Present Director Campbell, Recreation Superintendent Gorham, Recreation
Supervisor Buck, and Management Analyst Roff
Absent: None
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4A. Commissioner Oath of Office conducted by Commission Secretary Crystal Roff
4B. Introduction of Parks and Recreation Department Staff
Director Jennifer Campbell, Recreation Superintendent Marilee Gorham, Recreation
Supervisor Buck, Management Analyst II Crystal Roff
4C. Coastal Mobility and Livability Study Update
Senior Planner Michael Strong provided an overview and update on the Coastal Mobility
and Livability Study.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/ POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Public Speaker Elizabeth Brady provided an introduction and information on the Parks
and Recreation Commissioner liaison to the Youth Commission.
6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Staff liaison Buck removed Agenda Item 8C from the agenda and noted the item will be
included in the October 5, 2016 agenda.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER BARTH MOVED TO ADOPT THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WITH CHANGES, SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER VITENSON, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 17-0.
7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The Commission move approval of the June 1, 2016 regular meeting minutes.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER WIMSATT MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 1, 2016
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MUIR, AND
THE MOTION CARRIED 9-0. (COMMISSIONERS KULICK, BOUCHEKARA,
BRUHAHN, SAKAI, TOMMY YARBROUGH, TYLER YARBROUGH, GJATA
AND HAALAND ABSTAINED.)
8. ACTION ITEMS
8A. Coastal Mobility and Livability Working Group Representation
Commissioner Gjata volunteered to be the Youth Commission Ex Officio Representative
on the Coastal Mobility and Livability Working Group committee. Commissioners
unanimously accepted Commissioner Gjata as the Ex Officio Representative.
Commissioner Vitenson volunteered to be the Youth Commission Alternate
Representative on the Coastal Mobility and Livability Working Group committee.
Commissioners unanimously accepted Commissioner Vitenson as the Alternate
Representative.
8B. Youth Commissioner Chair and Vice Chair
Commissioner Forrest presented the agenda report and opened the floor for Chair
nominations.
Commissioner Bruhahn nominated Commissioner Muir for Chair and Commissioner Muir
accepted the nomination.
Commissioner Conger nominated Commissioner Barth for Chair and Commissioner
Barth accepted the nomination.
Commissioner Gjata nominated Commissioner Forrest for Chair and Commissioner
Forrest accepted the nomination.
Ballot results were 6 votes for Commissioner Muir, 6 votes for Commissioner Barth, and
5 votes for Commissioner Forrest.
Commissioner Barth was nominated as Chair receiving a majority of 10 votes in a runoff
vote between Commissioners Barth and Muir.
Commissioner Forrest opened the floor for Vice Chair nominations.
Commissioner Vitenson nominated Commissioner Muir for Vice Chair and
Commissioner Muir declined the nomination.
Commissioner Bouchekara nominated Commissioner Bruhahn for Vice Chair and
Commissioner Bruhahn accepted the nomination.
Commissioner Barth nominated Commissioner Conger for Vice Chair and Commissioner
Conger accepted the nomination.
Commissioner Conger was nominated Vice Chair receiving a majority of 11 votes.
8C. Agenda Item pulled by Staff
8D. FY 2015-16 Youth Commission Work Plan and Calendar
Commissioners reviewed the FY 2015-16 work plan outcomes. Recreation Supervisor
Buck reviewed the FY 2016-17 Calendar and requested input on selecting a date for the
2017 Teen Leadership event. Commissioners recommended early April or the end of
May and avoid scheduling the event during AP Testing in early May. Spring recess for
SDUHSD is April 10 - 14, 2017.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9A. Youth and Teen Operations Report – May 2016
Recreation Supervisor 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 WIMSATT MOVED ADJOURNMENT AT 5:47 P.M., SECOND
BY COMMISSIONER VITENSON, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 17-0.