2023-11-01
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 01, 2023 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chair Co. Ballow called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Vice-Chair Co. Ballow and Commissioners, Kelley, Kessler, Leschensky,
Ryan, and Su.
Also Present: Recreation Services Manager Hamer, Recreation Supervisor Camarena,
Mobility Manager Buck, Management Analyst Fisher and Management
Analyst Lewis.
Absent: Chair Ca. Ballow and Commissioners Charles and Gonzalez.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Joanna Gorman spoke regarding the opportunity to volunteer as service learners at the
Encinitas Library.
6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
No changes to the posted agenda.
7. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 4, 2023 YOUTH COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
ACTION
VICE-CHAIR CO. BALLOW MOVED APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 4, 2023 YOUTH
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
LESCHENSKY. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: CO. BALLOW, KELLEY, KESSLER,
LESCHENSKY, RYAN, SU. NAYS: NONE. ABSTAINED: NONE. ABSENT: CA.
BALLOW, CHARLES, GONZALEZ.
8. ACTION ITEMS
8A. FY 23-24 Youth Commission Work Plan Preparation
Supervisor Camarena informed commissioners that City Council approved the 2023-24
work plan, while providing further direction for goal #2 about bike safety. Manager Buck
presented current City initiatives and ongoing partnerships for advancing bike safety in
Encinitas. Commissioners engaged with Manager Buck for more information and
clarification about local procedures. Vice-Chair Co. Ballow reviewed the remaining work
plan goals with commissioners for ad-hoc committee progress reports.
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS YOUTH COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 01, 2023 4:30 P.M., 505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9A. Department Updates Recreation Services Manager Hamer
Manager Hamer began her report by reminding commissioners about the 2023 Holiday
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Parade on December 2. Another upcoming event for those interested in volunteering is
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Art Night on November 18. Lastly, the department implemented a new process for
receiving applications from potential arts and recreation instructors.
10. COMMISSIONER MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
None.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
None.
12. COMMISSION REPORTS
Roundtable All Commissioners
13. ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Chair Co. Ballow adjourned the meeting at 5:12 p.m.
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