2022-03-02
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
MARCH 2, 2022 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chair G. Colombo called the meeting to order at 4:34 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners C. Colombo, G. Colombo, Gonzalez, Junus, Leschensky,
Ruppert and Su. There is one vacancy
Also Present: Recreation Services Manager Stayton (4:46 PM), Recreation Supervisor
Anderson, and Management Analyst Fisher.
Absent: Commissioner Pacheco
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4A. Inspire2Vote Program Manager, Tammie Statler
Tammie Statler, Program Manager, and Meg Karol, Program Coordinator addressed
the commission about peer-led voter registration. The presentation included methods
to get students and school administrators involved for encouraging voter registration,
best practices, and registration requirements.
4B. San Diego County Youth Services Librarian, April Smith
April Smith addressed the commission about local library updates, the launch of the
24/7 library Kiosk, and opportunities for youth involvement in programs. The local
library anticipates schedule changes to expand hours as early as Spring 2022, to be
more accessible to students that are unavailable during the day. The presentation
provided commissioners with resources for online services to sign up for library cards,
homework help, and request eLibrary materials. Lastly, the library allows teens to
become involved through volunteering as a Service Learner and submitting new
program proposals.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
None
6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None
7. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 2, 2022 YOUTH COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
ACTION
COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 2, 2022
REGULAR YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER LESCHENSKY, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0 (COMMISSIONER
PACHECO WAS ABSENT, ONE VACANCY).
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
MARCH 2, 2022 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
8. ACTION ITEMS
8A. FY 2021-2022 Youth Commission Work Plan
Vice-Chair G. Colombo led the Commissioners through the work plan.
8B. 2022 Community Grant Program Evaluation Panel
Staff Liaison Anderson opened the floor for nominations for the Community Grant Program
Evaluation Panel. Commissioner Ruppert nominated herself, second by Commissioner
Gonzalez, and Commissioner G. Colombo nominated herself, second by Commissioner
Leschensky. There being no other nominations, the commissioners called for the vote.
The Commissioners voted 5-2 to select Commissioner Ruppert as nominee (one absent
and one vacancy).
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9A. Department Updates Recreation Services Manager Stayton
Manager Stayton provided department updates including the recreation guide for spring
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programs and summer camps being available to view online March 3 with registration
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for spring programs and summer camps beginning at 8:00AM on Monday, March 7.
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The next upcoming event is the Egg Hunt Festival on April 16, and commissioners are
welcomed to volunteer for the event.
10. COMMISSIONER MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
None
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
None
12. COMMISSION REPORTS
Roundtable All Commissioners
ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Chair G. Colombo adjourned the meeting at 5:19 P.M.
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