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2018-02-20 MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2018, 2:00 P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE 1. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Vance called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Lennox, Stewart, Powell and Vance Also Present: Senior Center Manager Goodsell, Recreation Services Manager Karlen and Program Assistant Gilliam Absent: Commissioners Lerchbacker 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, Recreation Services Manager Karlen Recreation Services Manager Karlen provided an update on the Community & Senior Center carpet and paint project. The Center will reopen on March 5, 2018. The first day of spring programs and summer camp registration opened February 20, 2018. RFP process is still open for potential instructors. Recreation Services Manager Karlen also presented a Certificate of Appreciation for Commissioner Kevin Quinn for his term of service. 4B. Advanced Care Planning Educational Offerings presented by “Sisters in Life” Donna Taylor, RN, Jane Savage, RN and Judith Schnack, FNP. Their goal is to inform and educate people to make well informed decisions as to what they would like at the end of life. 4C. North County Village and Senior Survey presented by Liam Dunfey, Board Chair. North County Village is a non-profit, membership organization that connects Carlsbad and Encinitas aging adults to community resources for sustaining a self-directed life with purpose, promise and independence. Adults over the age of 55 are welcome to join. North County Village is having a free launch party on Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the La Costa Valley Club House. Dunfey also provided an opportunity for seniors to participate in a shared housing survey. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF None 6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None ACTION COMMISSIONER LENNOX MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 2018 MEETING AGENDA, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER POWELL, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 7A. Approval of the January 16, 2018 regular meeting minutes ACTION COMMISSIONER POWELL MOVED APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 16, 2018 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LENNOX, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 8. ACTION ITEMS 8A. Senior Citizen Commission Annual Work Plan Goals and Outcomes Goal 1 – no updates Goal 2 – no updates Goal 3 – no updates Goal 4 – Commissioner Vance stated that the Mayor sent an email blast regarding Granny flats and the City and State ordinances have been expanded. Goal 5 – Center Manager Goodsell provided an update on the Senior Awards Program which received five nominations for Senior Citizen of the Year Award and two nominations for Service to Seniors. Last date to submit nominations is March 1, 2018. Commissioner Lennox volunteered to serve on the ad hoc committee as Commissioner Quinn’s term has ended. Goal 6 – Commissioner Powell is continuing to promote the Out & About Program in an effort to recruit volunteers. th Goal 7 – Commissioner Powell moved approval to have March 15 as the end date for the survey, second by Commissioner Vance, and the motion carried 4-0. 9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 9A. Senior Center Operations Report Senior Center Manager Goodsell provided an update on Senior Programs; Volunteer th Appreciation Party will be held on April 24 at 1:00pm at the Encinitas Community & Senior Center. 9B. Coastal Mobility and Livability Study Commissioner Stewart stated that at the last meeting they focused on railroad crossings and trials. The CMLS group has been pleased with the community response. 10. COMMISSION MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM None 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COMMISSION MEMEBERS None 12. COMMISSION REPORTS 12A. Roundtable – All Commissioners th Commissioner Stewart attended the February 14 Council meeting and is looking forward to being re-appointed. Commissioner Lennox was encouraged by all the activity at the Community and Senior Center. ADJOURNMENT ACTION COMMISSIONER LENNOX MOVED ADJOURNMENT AT 3:01 P.M., SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STEWART, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.