2017-11-01
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ENCINITAS YOUTHCOMMISSIONMEETING
November 1,2017,4:30 P.M.,505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
1.CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Bruhahncalled the meeting to order at 4:31p.m.
2.ROLL CALL
Present:CommissionersBruhahn, Drewelow,Galloway, Hendriks, Vitenson, Waldvogel,
Tommy Yarbrough, and Tyler Yarbrough
Also Present:Staff Liaison Rundle,Park andRecreation Director Campbell,Council
Member Boerner-Horvath,Management Analyst Morrow, and Program Administrator
Weldon
Absent:CommissionersBarth, Conger, Muir, Sakai
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Jennifer Crump, student intern in the Development Services Department, gave a
presentation on Shore Birds, explaining habitat, eating habits, migration, their
important role in the ecosystem and how to help their diminishing populations.
Crystal Najera, Climate ActionPlanProgram Administrator, was unable to attend.
5.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
None
6.CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None
7.APPROVALOF THE OCTOBER 4, 2017YOUTH COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
ACTION
COMMISSIONER VITENSONMOVED TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 4, 2017
YOUTH COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER WALDVOGEL.THE MOTION CARRIED7-0.
(COMMISSIONERSHENDRIKS ABSTAINED.COMMISSIONERSBARTH,
CONGER, MUIR AND SAKAI WERE ABSENT.)
8.ACTION ITEMS
8A. Proposed FY 2017-18 Youth Commission Annual Work Plan
Commissioners reported on Work Plan related activities.
CommissionerGalloway reported she attended a special meeting on the Standard
Pacific Park Site at Capri Elementary School. Participants gave input and shared
concernsaboutnoise and additional traffic. She indicated there would be no sports
fields, sports lighting, or restroomsat the park.Galloway noteditis a three acre park on
a hill with a target opening date of April 2019.
Commissioner Vitenson said he visited the Birmingham Park and Ride. He noted
suggestions to make it a more welcoming place and will be giving his recommendations
to Mayor Blakespear.
Commissioner Drewelow reported she and two other Commissioners attended the Sea
Level Rise Subcommittee Meeting on October 24. She indicated the group will be
planning a workshop with guest speakers discussingthe related issues encountered in
Encinitas.
Recreation Supervisor Rundle indicated the FY 2017-18 Youth Commission Annual
Work Plan will be brought to City Council for approval on November 29.
8B. Commissioners reviewed and approved the 2017-18 Youth Commission meeting
calendar.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER VITENSONMOVED TO APPROVE THE 2017-18 YOUTH
COMMISSION CALENDAR. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONERWALDVOGEL.
THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0. (COMMISSIONERS BARTH, CONGER, MUIR
AND SAKAI WERE ABSENT.)
9.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9A.City Council Liaison report –Council Member Boerner Horvath
Council Member Boerner Horvathgave an update on the process of transitioning to a
system where City Council members are elected by district.She reportedCity Council
decided to send the issue of marijuana cultivation in Encinitas to vote in the November
2018 ballot. For now, the City Council is maintaining the status quo, a temporary ban on
all marijuana activities, including growing and dispensaries. Council Member Boerner
Horvath gave an update on Safe Routes to Schools and a pedestrian gate at Encinitas
Community Park.
9B.Department updates –Director Campbell
Director Campbell advised the Commission of EXPOSURE Skate, a women’s skate
boarding event co-sponsored by the Park, Recreation,and Cultural Arts Department,
November 4at the Encinitas Community Park.Los Angelitos Day, a Community
Outreach Event,will be November 5 at the Encinitas Communityand SeniorCenter; the
event is intended to be inclusive and provide access for low-income families in Encinitas
that otherwise may not be able to afford recreational services for their children.
Campbell announced the first community meeting was heldfor the Standard Pacific Park
Site, a 3.1 acre neighborhood park in Leucadia. She announced upcoming public
meetings November 14 and December 12 and encouraged Youth Commissioners to
attend.Director Campbell announced the Holiday Parade will be December 2 at 5:30
p.m. The Youth Commissioners are invited to participate in the final float with Santa.
Campbell announced the City received a $5,000 Grant from ‘Pet Safe’for the Maggie
Houlihan Dog Park. Four new shade structures will be installed at the Dog Park.
Campbell indicated the new playground equipment willbe installed at Encinitas
Viewpoint Park and Mildred Macpherson Parkafter the New Year.
Director Campbellannounced AssemblymemberEvan Low introduced a State
ConstitutionalAmendmenttolowervoting age to 17 years-old. This item will be added to
the December Youth Commission Meeting Agenda. Campbell and Council Member
Boerner-Horvath encouraged Commissioners to solicit feedback from fellow teens.
10.COMMISSION MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
None.
11.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
None.
12.COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioners provided informational updates on youth related topics.
13.ADJOURNMENT
ACTION
VICE CHAIR BRUHAHNREQUESTED A MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 5:25
P.M. COMMISSIONER VITENSONMOVED TO ADJOURN, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER GALLOWAY. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
(COMMISSIONERS BARTH, CONGER, MUIR AND SAKAI WERE ABSENT.)