2023-09-06
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 06, 2023 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Staff Liaison Muse called the meeting to order at 4:31 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Ca. Ballow, Co. Ballow, Gonzalez, Leschensky, Ryan,
Charles, Kelley, Kessler, and Su.
Also Present: Recreation Services Manager Hamer, Recreation Supervisor Anderson,
Recreation Supervisor Muse, and Sr. Management Analyst Gilliam.
Absent: None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
April Fukuda and Joanna Gorman spoke as representatives of the Encinitas Library,
introduced themselves to the Commission and shared updates on youth services
programming at the library.
Kelly McCormick spoke to the Commission regarding safe teen driving.
Recreation Supervisor Jess Roberts spoke to the Commission regarding Art Night and
various Cultural Arts event opportunities for volunteering.
6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
The Recommended Action for Agenda item 7 had a clerical error. It should have read:
Approve the June 7, 2023 Youth Commission Agenda Minutes.
7. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 7, 2023 YOUTH COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
ACTION
COMMISSIONER CA. BALLOW MOVED APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 7, 2023 YOUTH
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER CO.
BALLOW. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: GONZALEZ, CA. BALLOW, CO. BALLOW, AND
LESCHENSKY. NAYS: NONE. ABSTAINED: RYAN, CHARLES, KELLEY, KESSLER,
AND SU. ABSENT: NONE.
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 06, 2023 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
8. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 23, 2023 YOUTH COMMISSION ORIENTATION
WORKSHOP MINUTES
ACTION
COMMISSIONER GONAZLEZ MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 23, 2023 YOUTH
COMMISSION ORIENTATION WORKSHOP MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
CO. BALLOW. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: GONZALEZ, CA. BALLOW, CO. BALLOW,
LESCHENSKY, RYAN, CHARLES, KELLEY, KESSLER, AND SU. NAYS: NONE.
ABSTAINED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
9. ACTION ITEMS
9A. Youth Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
Staff Liaison Muse opened the floor for nominations for Chair. Commissioner Gonzalez
nominated herself, second by Commissioner Charles. Commissioner Leschensky
nominated himself, second by Commissioner Kelley. Commissioner Ca. Ballow nominated
himself, second by Commissioner Co. Ballow. Commissioners Gonzalez, Leschensky and
Ca. Ballow each addressed the Commission as why they should be Chair. There being no
other nominations, Analyst Gilliam called for the vote. The Commission voted 4-3-2
(Commissioner Leschensky receiving 3 votes, Commissioner Gonzalez receiving 2 votes)
to appoint Commissioner Ca. Ballow as Chair.
Staff Liaison Muse opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chair. Commissioner
Gonzalez nominated herself, second by Commissioner Charles. Commissioner
Leschensky nominated himself, second by Commissioner Kelley. Commissioner Co.
Ballow nominated himself, second by Commissioner Ca. Ballow. Commissioner Co.
Ballow addressed the Commission as why he should be Vice Chair. There being no other
nominations, Analyst Gilliam called for the vote. The Commission voted 5-3-1
(Commissioner Leschensky receiving 3 votes, Commissioner Gonzalez receiving 1 vote)
to appoint Commissioner Co. Ballow as Vice Chair.
9B. FY 23-24 Youth Commission Work Plan Preparation
Staff Liaison Muse led the Commissioners through the list of potential work plan initiatives.
Manager Hamer provided additional direction and provided options for consideration
regarding future goals. The Commissioners discussed possible future work plan focus
areas and expressed interest as to which ad hoc committees they would like to serve.
9C. FY 23-24 Youth Commission Meeting Calendar
Staff Liaison Muse presented the proposed FY23-24 Youth Commission meeting
calendar.
Commissioner Ca. Ballow moved approval of the FY 23-24 Youth Commission meeting
calendar, second by Commissioner Co. Ballow, and the motion carried. Ayes: Gonzalez,
Ca. Ballow, Co. Ballow, Leschensky, Ryan, Charles, Kelley, Kessler, and Su. Nays: None.
Abstained: None. Absent: None.
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 06, 2023 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9A. Department Updates Recreation Services Manager Hamer
Manager Hamer shared that Fall registration is now open. She shared that City Council
approved a Mobility Manager position which has been filled by Nick Buck. Several of the
main focus areas for that position is to provide outreach and promote education for bike
safety. Manager Hamer encouraged the Commissioners to share the messaging of the
held on September 9; the last Moonlight Summer Concert, which was to be held on
August 20 but was rescheduled due to the hurricane, will be held on September 10; the
movie in the park will be held on October 14; and the holiday parade committee will meet
tomorrow to determine the theme.
11. COMMISSIONER MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
None.
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
None.
13. COMMISSION REPORTS
Roundtable All Commissioners
14. ADJOURNMENT
Staff liaison Muse adjourned the meeting at 5:25 P.M.
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