2011-03-15
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MINUTES
Meeting Date March 15, 2011 2:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 1:58 PM
Present: Chair Finch, Vice-Chair Campbell, Commissioners Drielsma, Harp, King and
Vance
Also
Present: Senior Center Manager Goodsell and Program Assistant Roff
Absent: Commissioner VanHoughton
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Drielsma led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
4. AWARDS
Senior Center Manager Goodsell announced Commissioner Pollack would receive a
plaque for his years of service on the Senior Citizen Commission, that he will pick up as
he was unable to attend the March meeting.
5. CHANGES TO AGENDA
None
6. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting on February 15, 2011.
COMMISSIONER VANCE MOTIONED, COMMISSIONER CAMPBELL SECONDED TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 15, 2011 MEETING. MINUTES
WERE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED 5-0 (COMMISSION VANHOUGHTON ABSENT
AND COMMISSIONER KING ABSTAINED).
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. Welcome and Introduction of new and current Commissioners
Chair Finch welcomed new Commissioner King and returning Commissioners Campbell and
Vance to the Senior Citizen Commission.
B. Melba Novoa, Community Relations & Government Affairs Specialist, NCTD
Proposed Changes
Ms. Novoa presented the Commissioners with the NCTD Guide to Proposed Mobility Plan
Changes and provided a detailed explanation of the changes specific to Encinitas. Ms.
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Novoa also reported NCTD in Oceanside has scheduled a public hearing on April 21 at 2
PM.
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on the Senior Center
Senior Center Manager Goodsell provided the following updates:
March/April Prime Times
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Volunteer Appreciation Party, April 25
o
B. Senior Services Directory
Chair Finch requested comments from the Commissioners on the proposed changes.
Commissioners reported no additional changes were necessary.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
Chair Finch called for nominations for Chair. Commissioner Campbell nominated
Commissioner Finch, Commissioner Drielsma seconded the nomination. Commissioner Harp
nominated Commissioner Drielsma, Commissioner King seconded the nomination. Votes
were 3 – 3, resulting in a non-action item. Commissioner Finch continues as Chair. Chair
Finch requested nominations for Vice-Chair. Chair Finch nominated Commissioner
Campbell, Commissioner Drielsma seconded the nomination. Commissioner Vance
nominated Commissioner King, Commissioner Harp seconded the nomination. Votes were 3
– 3, resulting in a non-action item. Commissioner Campbell continues as Vice-Chair.
B. Appointment of Ad Hoc Subcommittee Members
Chair Finch asked Commissioners if there were any changes to the Ad-Hoc Subcommittees,
there are no changes at this time. Commissioners agreed to discuss a Senior Transportation
Ad Hoc Subcommittee at the April meeting.
C. Discussion on the Senior Citizen Commission Goals
Vice-Chair Campbell presented the Commission with the Outreach Subcommittee’s 2011
Mission Statement, Goals and Strategies. Chair Finch reported the Web Based Marketing
Subcommittee will meet with IT following the Commission meeting to discuss making the City
website senior friendly. Commissioner Harp requested the Commission bring forth ideas for
Grants. Commission consensus was to have the Grant Subcommittee research grant
opportunities to share with the Commission and staff.
10. AD-HOC SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Update Report on Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Representative Reports
Outreach (Commissioners Campbell, Harp and Finch)
o
No additional report
Web Based Marketing (Commissioners Campbell and Finch)
o
No additional report
Grants (Commissioners Harp and Pollack)
o
No additional report
Representative Reports
o
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Council Contact Update-
Senior Center Manager Goodsell provided information on the Commission
Breakfast
Commissioner Drielsma reported speaking to Council Member Gaspar about the
heating problem at the Encinitas Library
Chair Finch reported discussing FACT with Council Member Barth
Comprehensive General Plan Update Steering Committee-
Commissioner Vance reported the Committee is working on policy development
and the next meeting will follow the March 28 Public Hearing
11. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Vance thanked Commissioner Drielsma for the article on the growing
number of senior drivers in DC and reported that San Diego seniors rallied at the
proposal to cut senior meals
Commissioner King reported is was good to be back on the Commission and that he
is looking forward to working on senior transportation and volunteering at the Senior
Information Fair.
Chair Finch reported the Senior Commission will have a booth in the reception room
at the Senior Information Fair and Jimbo’s and Belmont Village will donate food.
Commissioner Harp stated he stops by each vendor booth and thanks them for their
participation in the Senior Information Fair and suggested all Commissioners take
time to thank the vendors.
B. Staff
No report
12 ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:19 PM
NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, April 19, 2:00 PM
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