The Encinitas Youth Commission formally approved its Dec. 3, 2025 meeting minutes on Jan. 7 after Vice Chair Hubbell moved to approve and Commissioner Charles seconded; the clerk recorded six Ayes and two absences (Merrick and Yarbrough). "The minutes are approved with commissioners Merrick and Yarbrough absent," the clerk stated.

Supervisor Camarena introduced the commission’s FY2025–26 work plan with a short video highlighting outreach channels (the Encinitas activity guide, city hall, Encinitas Community & Senior Center and the Pacific View Arts Center) and new items including a senior scholarship program offering up to $300 per year and discounts on classes. The commission went through prioritized goals including civic engagement, geocaching/Adventure Lab partnerships, financial-literacy workshops, intergenerational programming, and volunteer-based Techie Tutors.

Staff and commissioners confirmed event dates and coordination steps: the Techie Tutors intergenerational tutoring event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7 (staff confirmed flyers are out and will be re-sent by email); Supervisor Camarena said March 7 is the preferred date for a habitat-restoration activity and asked commissioners to flag conflicts by email; staff announced the next Art Night for Saturday, April 18, 6–8 p.m.

Interim Recreation Services Manager Christie Goodsell committed staff support for volunteer recruitment and cross-commission coordination and provided scheduling options for the art social (Feb. 21 or Mar. 21), noting Feb. 21 as recommended to secure space and timing. Goodsell also outlined how the volunteer network could be used to recruit teen volunteers for intergenerational events.

The commission did not take a formal vote to adopt the full work plan at this meeting; commissioners directed staff to finalize dates, coordinate with partner commissions, and circulate flyers and emails to recruit volunteers and speakers.