2015-10-20
MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 2015, 2:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Henry called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Henry, Lerchbacker, Melikian, Quinn, Simon, Stewart, and Vance
Absent: None
Also Present: Senior Center Manager Goodsell, Recreation Superintendent Gorham and
Management Analyst Roff
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4A. At Home in Encinitas, Associate Planner Michael Strong
Associate Planner Strong provided an update on At Home Encinitas and presented the
Commissioners with a flyer of the November Community Dialogue Sessions.
4B. IHOT North In Home Outreach Team
Nick Grooms, Marissa Munteanu and A’Sheka Jordan presented an overview of services
offered by IHOT.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
None
6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER MELIKIAN MOTIONED TO ADOPT THE OCT. 20, 2015 AGENDA,
SECOND BY COMMISSIONER SIMON, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
7A. Approval of the Sep. 15, 2015 regular meeting minutes
ACTION
COMMISSIONER VANCE MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE SEP. 15, 2015 REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LERCHBACKER, AND THE
MOTION CARRIED 6-0. (COMMISIONER SIMON ABSTAINED.)
8. ACTION ITEMS
8A. Commission Holiday Parade Participation
Commissioners agreed to participate and reached consensus to drive decorated vehicles in the
parade.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9A. Senior Center Operations Report
Senior Center Manager Goodsell presented the report and reported Kitchens for Good is the
new caterer for the senior lunch program.
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. Senior Citizen Commission FY 2015-16 Work Plan Goals and Outcomes
Goal 1 – Senior Center Manager Goodsell reported staff would attend a Senior Symposium on
October 28.
Goal 2- Staff requested Commission participation in the Moonlight Beach Fest.
Goal 3- Staff reported the Arts and Events calendar, press release, and e-blast include
information on Commission meetings and guest speakers.
Goal 4- Commissioner Vance reported the Ad Hoc committee meets with the City Manager on
October 29. Commissioner Melikian presented information on Tiny Houses.
Goal 5- Recreation Superintendent Gorham reported on painting of the Community Senior
Center and scheduling of a subcommittee meeting. Commissioner Melikian requested color on
the Center walls.
Goal 6- Staff reported the Commission will collaborate with the Encinitas Rotary, the updated
application form is complete, award recipients are invited to participate in the Holiday Parade,
Commissioners are not eligible to submit nominations, and there is no word limit on
descriptions.
12B. Roundtable
Commissioners provide information on senior topics.
Commissioner Lerchbacker invited all Commissioners to participate in the American Legion
Veteran’s Day Celebration at Moonlight Beach.
Commissioner Stewart reported the American Legion hosted Super Nacho in support of San
Dieguito Academy.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION
COMMISSIONER VANCE MOTIONED TO ADJOURN AT 3:22 P.M., SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER LERCHBACKER, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0.