2010-05-18
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MINUTES
Meeting Date: May 18 2010, 2:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Finch, Vice-Chairperson Campbell, Commissioners
Drielsma, Harp, Pollack and Vance
Absent: None
Also Present: Senior Center Manager Goodsell and Program Assistant Roff
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Drielsma
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
4. CHANGES TO AGENDA
None
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for the regular meeting April 20, 2010
COMMISSIONER HARP MOVED, COMMISSIONER CAMPBELL SECONDED
TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 20, 2010 MEETING. CHAIR
FINCH REQUESTED A CORRECTING TO THE MINUTES, ITEM 7B,
CORRECTING AL REDSUN’S TITLE TO FORMER PRESIDENT. MOTION
CARRIED 4-0. (COMMISSIONERS VANCE, AND POLLACK WERE NOT
PRESENT).
6. PRESENTATION
None
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Off-Site Tour and Lunch at the Carlsbad Senior Center
Senior Center Manager Goodsell reported the Commission will meet at 10:45 AM in
the Council Chambers, from there the Commission will depart for the Carlsbad
Senior Center where a tour and lunch will be provided.
B. Status Report on the Senior Center
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Senior Center Manager Goodsell reported online registration is being promoted to
avoid a lengthy registration process at the Senior Center. June 16 at 10:30 AM, the
Senior Center will hold a presentation on Medicare help and provided
Commissioners the updated Senior Services Directory.
C. 2010 Senior Information Fair Review
Chair Finch, Vice-Chair Campbell and Commissioner Drielsma reported the Fair ran
smoothly. Commissioner Vance inquired if attendance was taken. Senior Center
Manager suggested counting the bags that were left for an estimated attendance
total. Commissioner Harp reported no surprises came out of the survey. Vice-Chair
Campbell reported 58 incoming surveys and 19 exit surveys were completed and
provided an oral report on the findings. Commissioner Harp commented on vendors
giving out candy. Chair Finch reported the food provided was good and the first
three hours had a steady flow of visitors.
D. Update Report on Ad Hoc Subcommittees
Outreach
Vice-Chair Campbell said the next Focus Group will be June 29 at Belmont Village
and the subcommittee plans to meet again before the June 29 meeting in
preparation for it.
Special Events/Senior Information Fair
Commissioner Drielsma reported the subcommittee will not meet until after the
appointment of a new commissioner.
Representative Reports
Council Update-
No report
Comprehensive General Plan Update Steering Committee-
Commissioner Vance provided a comprehensive oral report on the results of the
citywide workshop held May 1, 2010.
Senior Foundation
Commissioner Harp reported the Foundation is continuing to move forward with
closure and plans to disband in the next two months.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Recruitment for Senior Citizen Commission Vacancy
Senior Center Manager Goodsell reported one vacancy on the Commission and
May 27 at 6:00 PM is the application deadline. Presentations will be made to
Council on June 9, and June 23 Council will make an appointment.
9. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Vance commented his son continues to be the story line
interest of Hollywood.
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Commissioner Harp commented on the terrific America Story of Us being
shown on Sundays at 9:00 PM.
Commissioner Drielsma inquired if Commissioners knew what the white
busses are in Encinitas and SDUHS has a reading program for ESL learners.
Chair Finch provided information on computers designed for seniors powered
by My Gate designed for easy use.
B. Staff
Senior Center Manager Goodsell reported July/August Prime Times will be sent
via an email blast to senior program participants.
Chair Finch requested IT provide information on which Commission suggestions
will be implemented on the City website.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:02 PM
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 15, 10:45 AM
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