2021-09-01
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 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 Anderson called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners C. Colombo, G. Colombo, Gonzalez, Junus, Leschensky,
Pacheco, Ruppert and Su. There is one vacancy
Also Present: Acting Recreation Services Manager Goodsell, Recreation Supervisor
Anderson, and Management Analyst Gilliam.
Absent: None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None
5. COMMISSIONER’S OATH OF OFFICE
Commissioners C. Colombo, Junus, Leschensky, Ruppert and Su took the Oath of Office
conducted by Secretary Gilliam
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Kelly McCormick spoke regarding suicide prevention.
7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None
8. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 2, 2021 YOUTH COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
ACTION
COMMISSIONER PACHECO MOVED APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 2, 2021 REGULAR
YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
LESCHENSKY, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0 (ONE VACANCY).
9. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 18, 2021 YOUTH COMMISSION ORIENTATION
WORKSHOP MINUTES
ACTION
COMMISSIONER PACHECO MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 18, 2021
REGULAR YOUTH COMMISSION ORIENTATION WORKSHOP, SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0 (ONE VACANCY).
10. ACTION ITEMS
10A. Youth Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
Staff Liaison Anderson opened the floor for nominations for Chair. Commissioner C.
Colombo nominated Commissioner G. Colombo. Commissioner G. Colombo accepted the
nomination. Commissioner Pacheco nominated herself. There being no other
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
nominations, Staff Liaison Anderson called for the vote. The Commissioners voted 5-3
(Commissioner G. Colombo receiving 3 votes, one vacancy) to appoint Commissioner
Pacheco as Chair.
Staff Liaison Anderson opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chair. Commissioner G.
Colombo nominated herself and Commissioner Ruppert nominated herself. There being
no other nominations, Staff Liaison Anderson called for the vote. The Commissioners
voted 4-4 resulting in a tie. The vote was called again resulting in another tie. Manager
Goodsell asked if any Commissioners were willing to change their vote. Commissioner
Ruppert changed her vote in favor of Commissioner G. Colombo. The Commissioners
vote 5-3 (Commissioner Ruppert receiving 3 votes, one vacancy) to appoint
Commissioner G. Colombo as Vice-Chair.
10B. FY 2021-2022 Youth Commission Work Plan Preparation
Recommended Action: The Youth Commission will review a list of potential work plan
initiatives and begin work on the plan and assignment of Youth Commission
representatives (maximum of 3 commissioners per initiative).
Staff Liaison Anderson led the Commissioners through the potential work plan initiatives
with the Commissioners. Manager Goodsell provided additional direction and provided
options for consideration regarding the future goals. The Commissioners discussed the
various items they would like to keep as well as some new focus areas for the work plan.
The Commissioners expressed interests as to what ad hoc committees on which they
would like to serve.
10C. FY 2021-22 Youth Commission Meeting Calendar
Recommended Action: The Youth Commission adopts the proposed FY 2021-2022 Youth
Commission meeting calendar.
Staff Liaison Anderson presented the proposed the FY 2021-2022 Youth Commission
Meeting Calendar.
Commissioner G. Colombo motioned approval of the FY 2021-2022 Youth Commission
Meeting Calendar, second by Commissioner Leschensky, and the motion carried 8-0 (one
vacancy)
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
11A. Department Updates – Acting Recreation Services Manager Goodsell
Manager Goodsell announced that there are several part-time positions available at the
Community & Senior Center and they are seeking additional contract instructors. She
shared that the Fall recreation guide is available online and registration opened on
August 9 th. Manager Goodsell shared that Art Night will be held on September 11,
EcoFest will be held on September 26, Movie in the Park will be held on October 9, and
Dia de los Muertos will be held on October 30. She shared that masks are required
when indoors at all City facilities.
12. COMMISSIONER MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
None
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
None
14. COMMISSION REPORTS
Roundtable – All Commissioners
ADJOURNMENT
Staff Liaison Anderson adjourned the meeting at 5:23 P.M.
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