2015-03-17
MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 2015 AT 2PM
505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE ENCINITAS, CA 92024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Vance called the meeting to order at 2:02 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Vance, Henry, Lerchbacker (arriving at 2:02pm), Melikian,
Simon, and Stewart
Absent: None
Also Present: Recreation Superintendent Gorham, Senior Center Manager Goodsell and
Management Analyst Roff
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4A. Let’s Move Encinitas – City of Encinitas Associate Civil Engineer, Christy Villa
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Public Speaker David Ahlgren presented information on the May 17, 2015 EcoFest.
6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
ACTION
COMMISSIONER MELIKIAN MOTIONED TO ADOPT THE MARCH 17, 2015 AGENDA,
COMMISSIONER LERCHBACKER SECONDED THE MOTION, AND THE MOTION
CARRIED 6-0.
7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
7A. Approval of the February 23, 2015 Special Meeting Minutes
ACTION
COMMISSIONER HENRY MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 23, 2015
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES, COMMISSIONER SIMON SECONDED THE MOTION,
AND THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0 (COMMISSIONER STEWART ABSTAINED).
8. ACTION ITEMS
8A. Senior Citizen Commission Chair and Vice Chair
Commissioner Vance called for nominations for Chair. Commissioner Simon nominated
Commissioner Henry for Chair and Commissioner Henry accepted the nomination. With no
other nominations the vote was unanimous nominating Commissioner Henry as Chair.
Commissioner Vance called for nominations for Vice Chair. Commissioner Henry nominated
Commissioner Melikian for Vice Chair and Commissioner Melikian declined the nomination.
Commissioner Henry nominated Commissioner Lerchbacker for Vice Chair and Commissioner
Lerchbacker accepted the nomination. With no other nominations the vote was unanimous
nominating Commissioner Lerchbacker as Vice Chair.
8B. Senior Awards Program
Senior Center Manager Goodsell presented a program overview. Public Speakers included Lori
Turley representing finalist Betsy Barnhart, Roger Bolus presented information on the applicant
evaluation process, John McLevie representing finalist Connie McIntire, and Barbara Grice
representing finalists Dave Oakley and Pam Walker.
Commissioner Vance asked for a vote for Senior Citizen of the Year and finalist Betsy Barnhart
was selected with four votes.
Commissioner Vance asked for a vote for Service to Seniors and finalist Connie McIntire was
selected with four votes.
8C. Senior Citizen Commission FY 2015-16 Work Plan
Commissioners drafted a FY 2015-16 Work Plan to be reviewed and discussed at the April
meeting.
8D. Senior Citizen Commission Proposed Meeting Calendar FY 2015-16
Commissioners reached consensus and adopted the FY 2015-16 Calendar.
8E. City of Encinitas and Mizel Family Foundation Community Grant Panel
Commissioner Melikian volunteered to serve on the panel and the Commission unanimously
accepted.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9A. Senior Center Operations Report
10. COMMISSION MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
Agenda items prepared and presented by a Commissioner
None
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COMMISSION MEMEBERS
None
12. COMMISSION REPORTS
12A. FY2014-15 Senior Citizen Commission Work Plan Tracking Report – All Commissioners
12B. Roundtable –
Commissioner Lerchbacker provided a report on his visit to the Carlsbad Senior Center and
information on the American Legion.
Commissioner Melikian provided a report on her visit to the Carlsbad Senior Center.
Commissioner Henry presented information on the use of volunteers for programming senior
outings.
Commissioner Vance reported on his presentation to Council and the senior population in
China.
Commissioner Stewart requested information on cities with Senior Centers.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Vance adjourned the meeting at 3:35pm.