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2018-01-16 MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 16, 2018, 2:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE 1. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Lerchbacker called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Lerchbacker, Stewart, Powell and Vance Also Present: Senior Center Manager Goodsell, Director Campbell, Recreation Services Manager Karlen and Program Assistant Gilliam Absent: Commissioners Lennox and Quinn There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATION 4A. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department Update, Director Jennifer Campbell Director Campbell’s department update included an introduction to Recreation Services Manager Travis Karlen. Director Campbell provided updates regarding the final conceptual design plan for the Standard Pacific Park Site will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission on January 18, 2018 for recommendation for final approval at City Council meeting in March; shade structures and agility equipment coming to Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park; going out for public bid for shade structures at ECP; additional bike racks will be added to ECP; several new drinking fountains will be installed at several parks; playground equipment for Mildred McPherson Park and Encinitas Viewpoint Park going before Council for approval on January 24, 2018; RFP went out for new concessionaire at Moonlight Beach and selection process is underway; working with Parks and Recreation Commission regarding open space areas; Egg Hunt happening at the end of March; updating some trails with our Engineering Department; Community & Senior Center will be closed for new carpet and paint from February 19-March 2; Summer programs coming soon; accepting RFPs for new instructors at the Community and Senior Center. 4B. Senior Volunteerism presented by County of San Diego, Aging and Independence Services, SVA & RSVP Manager Aminda Martinez Presentation included information regarding senior volunteers in action, retired and senior volunteer program, how they can give back, make an impact and share wisdom with their community. 4C. San Diego Food Bank presented by President/CEO Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank, James Flores Organization has been serving San Diego County since 1977. San Diego Food Bank acquired the North County Food Bank to expand their reach. The organization provides food and education to residents and non-profit businesses in San Diego County. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF None 6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None ACTION COMMISSIONER VANCE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 16, 2018 MEETING AGENDA, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STEWART, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 7A. Approval of the November 21, 2017 regular meeting minutes ACTION COMMISSIONER POWELL MOVED APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 21, 2017 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STEWART, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 8. ACTION ITEMS 8A. Senior Citizen Commission Annual Work Plan Goals and Outcomes Goal 1 – no updates nd Goal 2 – Commissioners attended the Holiday Parade on December 2 Goal 3 – Guest speakers are scheduled through February Goal 4 – no updates Goal 5 – Center Manager Goodsell provided an update on the Senior Awards Program and its promotion. Nominations will be accepted January 22, 2018 – March 1, 2018. Goal 6 – Commissioner Powell is continuing to promote the Out & About Program in an effort to recruit volunteers. Goal 7 – Center Manager Goodsell provided an update on the survey and how it will be disseminated. Commissioner Powell volunteered to tally the survey results. Commissioner Powell will provide an update of when and where she plans to go into the community to promote the survey. 9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 9A. Senior Center Operations Report Senior Center Manager Goodsell provided an update on Senior Programs; Spring Recreation Guide is under review currently; the second Nutrition Coordinator position was filled; three Commission appointments to be made for three year terms ending March 1, 2021 and one unscheduled vacancy scheduled to end March 1, 2020, deadline for incumbents to reapply is January 18, 2018 at 6:00pm. 9B. Coastal Mobility and Livability Study Commissioner Stewart introduced Associate Planner Anna Yentile who provided a presentation regarding the Coastal Mobility and Livability Study which is comprised of three studies; the Rail Corridor Vision Study, the Coastal Business Parking Study and the Active Transportation Plan. The plan is going before City Council on February 14, 2018. 10. COMMISSION MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM None 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COMMISSION MEMEBERS Commissioner Stewart requested that CMLS be added as an agenda item. 12. COMMISSION REPORTS 12A. Roundtable – All Commissioners Commissioner Vance reminded all to wash their hands in light of flu season. ADJOURNMENT ACTION COMMISSIONER VANCE MOVED ADJOURNMENT AT 3:12 P.M., SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STEWART, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.