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Youth Commission approves FY2025–26 work plan; chair says bridge proposal was set aside
Summary
The Encinitas Youth Commission voted to approve its fiscal year 2025–26 work plan with corrections on June 3, 2026. Chair Kelly also told commissioners she was informed a separate 'bridge' proposal had been terminated at staff/council levels; the commission will submit the work plan to the city council and incoming commissioners are scheduled to be appointed June 24.
The Encinitas Youth Commission on June 3 approved its fiscal year 2025–26 work plan with today’s corrections and directed staff to present the package to city council. The verbal roll call recorded every commissioner voting yes except Commissioner Christensen, who was absent.
The motion to adopt the updated work plan — which documents priorities across intergenerational programming, youth health and safety initiatives, STEAM engagement, habitat stewardship and community presentations — was seconded by Commissioner Charles after being moved from the floor; Vice Chair Hubble led the motion to correct the meeting minutes earlier in the agenda and took part in the final vote.
Why it matters: the approved work plan will guide the commission’s activities and staffing requests for the coming year and serves as the commission’s formal recommendations to the city.
Chair Kelly used the meeting to summarize program accomplishments and to relay a recent decision about a separate proposal the commission had developed. "Last Friday, I was informed that the bridge proposal was terminated," she said, adding that the document "is on record as a resource forever" even though staff and council-level decisions have set it aside. She told commissioners the termination reflected broader timing and staffing choices beyond the commission’s control but urged members to act as a "bridge" for incoming commissioners appointed on June 24.
The approved work plan includes a range of recurring and one‑off events and programs the commission tracked this year: a geocaching event scheduled for June 19; intergenerational art socials and "techie tutors" for seniors; habitat restoration and Arbor Day activities; a bicycle‑safety/valet volunteer effort and sidewalk CPR training tied to the ocean safety booth on June 20; and STEAM activities including a robotics open house. The commission also noted a mental‑health outreach developed with the Kevin Love Fund and Sony Animation that reached elementary students and a public screening and discussion held May 29.
Procedure and next steps: with the vote recorded, staff will compile the corrected work plan for submission to the city council. Chair Kelly reminded commissioners that incoming commissioners will be appointed at the June 24 city council meeting and encouraged outgoing members to share institutional knowledge and materials with their successors.
Votes at a glance: - Motion to correct May 4, 2026 meeting minutes (text for item 10A): mover: Vice Chair Hubble; second: Commissioner Charles; outcome: approved by roll call with Commissioner Christensen absent. - Motion to approve the fiscal year 2025–26 youth commission work plan with today's corrections: mover: not specified in the transcript; second: Vice Chair Hubble; outcome: approved by roll call with Commissioner Christensen absent.
The meeting continued with department updates and closing remarks from commissioners, who reflected on the commission’s accomplishments and encouraged future applicants.
