2010-09-21
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MINUTES
Meeting Date September 21, 2010 2:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 PM
Present: Chair Finch, Vice-Chair Campbell, Commissioners Harp, Vance and
VanHoughton
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Present: Senior Center Manager Goodsell and Program Assistant Roff
Absent: Commissioner Pollack
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Drielsma led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
4. CHANGES TO AGENDA
Chair Finch requested correcting Commissioner names Pollack to Finch on the Outreach
Subcommittee and correcting Commissioner names Finch to Pollack on the Special
Events Subcommittee.
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting June 15, 2010
VICE-CHAIR CAMPBELL MOTIONED, COMMISSIONER VANHOUGHTON
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MINUTES WERE UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED 5-0 (COMMISSIONER POLLACK ABSENT).
6. PRESENTATIONS
None
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Review of the June 15 Tour
Commissioners found the tour beneficial, were impressed with the leadership, facility, and
specifically commented on the gymnasium.
B. Status Report on the Senior Center
Senior Center Manager Goodsell reported on new classes at the Senior Center and a
donation from Newcomers III Club of San Dieguito.
C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Representative Reports
Outreach (Commissioners Campbell, Harp and Finch)
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Vice-Chair Campbell reported on the Focus Group Report and recommended additional
research before the Commission makes a recommendation to Council. Commissioners
discussed the purpose and goals of the focus group. Commissioners reached agreement
to present the findings of the Focus Group Report to Council on November 10, 2010. The
subcommittee plans to meet prior to the November 10 Council meeting.
Special Events (Commissioner Drielsma, Pollack and VanHoughton)
Commissioner Drielsma thanked Senior Center Manager Goodsell for the Spaghetti
Dinner update. Senior Center Manager Goodsell thanked Commissioners for their
involvement in recruiting sponsors and raffle prizes. Commissioners commented on the
success of the event, the delicious dinner and enjoyable entertainment. Senior Center
Manager Goodsell reported funds are used to help supplement the Senior Nutrition
Program. Commissioners suggested servers begin at one end of the room and move to
the next to improve overall dinner service. The subcommittee plans to meet in late
October in preparation for the Encinitas Holiday Parade.
Representative Reports
Council Update- Chair Finch reported attending the Mayor’s Breakfast
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where the Chair and Vice-Chair of each Commission have a chance to
meet with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and staff.
Comprehensive General Plan Update Steering Committee- Commissioner
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Vance updated Commissioners on the Committees discussion of senior
housing needs in Encinitas and encourage Commissioners to keep
updated at www.Encinitas2035.info. The next public workshop is scheduled
for November 16, 2010 at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center.
Encinitas Senior Foundation- Commissioner Harp reported the Senior
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Foundation’s final board meeting will be September 29, 2010 and the
Foundation gave a recent $5,000 donation to the Senior Center Out and
About program. The Encinitas Senior Foundation has donated over
$120,000 in cash and equipment to the Encinitas Senior Center.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Senior Directory Inclusion Request
Senior Center Manager Goodsell reported Home Care Assistance has requested
publication in the next Senior Directory. Commissioners discussed the request, Chair
Finch motioned, Vice-Chair Campbell seconded, and motion was unanimous, 5-0 for
including Home Care Assistance in the next Senior Directory.
9. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner VanHoughton reported attending community events to gather
information to bring back to the Commission.
Commissioner Harp reported the timely receipt of Puppy training classes, as he
has a new Border Collie puppy.
Commissioner Drielsma reported attending the Council Candidate forum at Ada
Harris School in Cardiff and encouraged all Commissioners to attend an
upcoming forum.
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Vice-Chair Campbell reported a Council Candidate Forum will be held Thursday
10 AM, October 7, at Belmont Village.
Chair Finch reminded Commissioners of the September 28 Commissioner
Appreciation Dinner beginning at 5:30 PM at the Encinitas Library and requested
all Commissioners provide an email address for correspondence.
B. Staff
No report
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:09 PM.
NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 2:00 PM
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