2020-09-02
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
1.CALL TO ORDER
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all Commissioners were in attendance via video
conference.
Staff Liaison Hernandez called the meeting to order at 4:33 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Blakely, Burr, Colombo, Foo (4:38pm), Gonzalez, Kulick,
Pacheco and Sakai.
Also Present: Recreation Supervisor Hernandez, Acting Parks and Recreation Director
Karlen, Recreation Supervisor Lainfiesta and Management Analyst Gilliam.
Absent: Commissioner Schneider
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None
5. COMMISSIONERS OATH OF OFFICE
Commissioners Blakely, Burr, Gonzalez and Pacheco took the oath of
by Management Analyst Gilliam
6. INTRODUCTION OF PARKS, RECRATION AND CULTURAL ARTS DEPARTMENT
STAFF
Staff Liaison Hernandez introduced himself, Acting Director Karlen, Supervisor
and Management Analyst Gilliam to the Commissioners.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
None.
8. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None
9. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES JUNE 3, 2020 YOUTH COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
ACTION
COMMISSIONER SAKAI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 3, 2020 REGULAR
YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER FOO,
AND THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (COMMISSIONERS BLAKELY, BURR, GONZALEZ
AND PACHECO ABSTAINED, AND COMMISSIONER SCHNEIDER WAS ABSENT).
10. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 26, 2020 YOUTH COMMISSION ORIENTATION
WORKSHOP
ACTION
COMMISSIONER COLOMBO MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 26, 2020 YOUTH
COMMISSION ORIENTATION WORKSHIP MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
SAKAI, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0 (COMMISSIONER SCHNEIDER WAS
ABSENT)
11. ACTION ITEMS
7A. Youth Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
Staff Liaison Hernandez opened the floor for nominations for Cha
nominated Commissioner Kulick. Commissioner Kulick nominated Commissioner Sakai.
There being no other nominations, Staff Liaison Hernandez asked Kulick
and Sakai if they accepted the nominations. Both Commissioners K
accepted the nomination for Chair. The Commissioners voted 4-4 (Commissioner
Schneider was absent) resulting in a tie. Commissioner Sakai ste
running for Chair. As Commissioner Kulick became the sole Commissioner running, he
was appointed the position of Chair.
Staff Liaison Hernandez opened the floor for nominations for Vic-Chair. Commissioner
Kulick nominated Commissioner Sakai. Commissioner Blakely nominated Commissioner
Colombo. There being no other nominations, Staff Liaison Hernand
Commissioners Sakai and Colombo if they accepted the nominations
Commissioners Sakai and Colombo accepted nomination for Vice-Chair. The
Commissioners voted 6-2 (Commissioner Colombo receiving two votes) to appoint
Commissioner Sakai as Vice-Chair (Commissioner Schneider was absent)
11B. FY 2020-2021 Youth Commissions Proposed Work Plan
Staff Liaison Hernandez reviewed a list of potential work plan initiatives with the
Commissioners. Director Karlen provided additional direction and provided some
for consideration regarding how COVID-19 may impact future goals. The Commissioners
discussed the various items they would like to keep as well as some new focus areas for
the work plan.
11C. FY2020-2021 Youth Commission Meeting Calendar
Staff Liaison Hernandez presented the proposed FY 2020-21 Youth Commission meeting
calendar.
Commissioner Foo made a motion to approve the FY 2020-21 Youth Commission meeting
calendar, second by Commissioner Sakai, and the motion carried 8-0 (Commissioner
Schneider was absent).
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8A. Department Updates Acting Director Karlen
Director Karlen provided department updates sharing that most of the recreation
programs currently being offered are virtual due to COVID-19. The fall recreation guide
was published digitally, and registration opened on Monday. Olymus Park is scheduled
for completion in December 2020. The Moonlight Beach playground has been replaced
but is currently fenced off and closed due to the County restrictions resulting from
COVID-19.
Director Karlen provided updates regarding several art projects
the City of Encinitas. Art pedestals will be placed in several public around the City to
hold revolving art in 2021. The mosaics have been installed on the Santa Fe Underpa
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
Staff is working on creating signage to identify each artist. Th
Blvd Underpass will be posted next week for an art installation.
All special events are currently on hold due to COVID-19. The department is monitoring
the situation with the county and will be ready to provide meaningful events and
programming for the community when safe to do so.
13. COMMISSIONER MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
None
14. COMMISSION REPORTS
Roundtable All Commissioners
15. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Kulick adjourned the meeting at 5:26 P.M.
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