2022-09-07
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Recreation Supervisor Anderson called the meeting to order at 4:31 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Carter Ballow, Colin Ballow, Gonzalez, Junus, Leschensky
(4:32), Rohatgi, Ruppert, Su and Viemeister.
Also Present: Recreation Services Manager Stayton, Recreation Supervisor Anderson,
and Management Analyst Fisher.
Absent: None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Kelly McCormick spoke to the commission about volunteer opportunities with San Dieguito
Alliance such as the Study Buddy and Teen Presenters programs.
April Smith spoke to the commission about the Encinitas Library and promoting youth
programming at the library.
6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None
7. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 20, 2022 YOUTH COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
ACTION
COMMISSIONER RUPPERT MOVED APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 20, 2022 YOUTH
COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
GONZALEZ, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
8. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 24, 2022 YOUTH COMMISSION ORIENTATION
WORKSHOP MINUTES
ACTION
COMMISSIONER RUPPERT MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 24, 2022 YOUTH
COMMISSION ORIENTATION WORKSHOP MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
LESCHENSKY, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
9. ACTION ITEMS
9A. Youth Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
Recreation Supervisor Anderson opened the floor for nominations for Chair.
Commissioner Ruppert nominated themself. Commissioner Gonzalez nominated
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
themself. There being no other nominations, Recreation Supervisor Anderson called for
the vote. The Commissioners voted 5-4 to appoint Commissioner Ruppert as Chair.
Recreation Supervisor Anderson opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chair.
Commissioner Gonzalez nominated themself. Commissioners Su nominated themself.
There being no other nominations, Recreation Supervisor Anderson called for the vote.
The Commissioners voted 6-3 to appoint Commissioner Gonzalez as Vice-Chair.
9B. FY 22-23 Youth Commission Work Plan Preparation
Recreation Supervisor Anderson led the commissioners through potential work plan
initiatives, and the commissioners chose ad-hoc committees in which they would like to
serve.
9C. FY 22-23 Youth Commission Meeting Calendar
ACTION
COMMISSIONER RUPPERT MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 22-23
YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
LESCHENSKY, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
10A. Department Updates Recreation Services Manager Stayton
Manager Stayton provided department updates about Fall recreation programming and
positive registrations thus far. The recreation guide is virtual and can be found online.
She shared upcoming city events that staff is in the process of planning such as Día de
los Muertos on October 29th at the Community Center and Movie in the Park on October
15th at Cottonwood Creek Park.
11. COMMISSIONER MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
None
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
None
13. COMMISSION REPORTS
Roundtable All Commissioners
14. ADJOURNMENT
Recreation Supervisor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 5:21 P.M.
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