2019-01-15
MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZENCOMMISSIONMEETING
JANUARY 15,2019,2:00P.M., 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE
1.CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Lerchbackercalledthe meeting to order at 2:00p.m.
2.ROLL CALL
Present:CommissionersLerchbacker, Powell, Schnack, Lennox, Stewart, Schneiderman
andVance(2:03).
Also Present:SeniorCenter Manager Goodsell,Recreation Manager Karlen, Director
Campbell,andProgram Assistant Gilliam
Absent: None
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.SPECIALPRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATION
4A.Seniors on the Go, City of Oceanside Program Specialist, Christopher Palmer presented
information regarding the Oceanside Transportation Program.The program receives grant
funding through SANDAG, and they partner with FACT and Yellow Cab.
4B. Foundation for Senior Wellbeing, Executive Director, Sarah Benson presented information
regarding TheFoundation for Senior Wellbeing. The Foundation is dedicated to improving the
wellbeing of a growing population of seniors throughout North San Diego County.
4C. Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department Director Campbell provided
updates regarding the Standard Pacific Park site, trail projects,and theEasy2Hike trail app.
Updates were provided regarding staffs’ work on the second year of the two year budget. ADA
upgrades are being implemented at the Community andSenior Centerparking lot and
maintenance work willbedone on the stairs at Swami’s and Grandview. Additional
programming will be introduced for seniors. The Senior Dance on New Year’s Eve was a
selloutand Director Campbell thanked the Commissioners for their continued service to the
Department and theCity.
5.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/ POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Janaira Quigley spoke regarding partnering stay-at-home parents with homebound seniors who
need assistance with transportation, handyman services and companionship.
6.CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None
ACTION
COMMISSIONER VANCEMOVEDAPPROVAL OFTHE JANUARY 15,2019MEETING
AGENDA, SECOND BY COMMISSIONERSCHNEIDERMAN, AND THE MOTION
CARRIED 7-0.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
7A.Approval of the November 20,2018meeting minutes
ACTION
COMMISSIONER STEWARTMOVEDAPPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER20,2018
MEETING MINUTES,SECOND BY COMMISSIONER VANCE,AND THEMOTION
CARRIED7-0.
7.ACTIONITEMS
8A.Senior Center Commission Annual Work Plan Goals and Outcomes
Goal 1–none
nd
Goal 2 –The Senior Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, February 2will be held at the
Encinitas Community and Senior Center from 10am-2pm. Four Commissioners participated in
st,
the Encinitas Holiday Parade on December 12018.
Goal 3 –none
Goal 4–Commissioner Stewart mentionedCouncil’s pre-approved back yard plan
Goal 5–Encinitas Rotary Club has confirmed their partnership with the Senior Awards
Program. Nominations are being accepted through February 14, 2019.
Goal 6–none
Goal 7 –The Encinitas Library will host another Death Café on April9th from 3:30pm-5:30pm.
Recreation Manager Karlen addressed that the Youth Commission is looking to conduct some
intergenerational programming. Youth Commissioners have been asked to connect with Senior
Citizen Commissioners to conduct a joint ad-hoc committee meeting. Commissioner Stewart
addressed the changes to the computer area in the Senior Center. Commissioner Powell
discussed the possibility of a partnership with a local fitness company.
Goal 8 –Commissioner Schnack will be offering another Advance Care Planning course at the
Senior Center. Commissioner Lennox requested an update regarding the Pedestrian Safety
Update that was presented to the Commission in November. Commissioner Schnack plans to
continueto visit other facilities to look for practices that the Encinitas Senior Center might
adopt.
8.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9A. Senior Center Operations Report
Recreation Manager Karlen provided updates regarding department staff changes.
Senior Center Manager Goodsell providedanupdate on Senior Center programsand shared
that the dance floor has been ordered.The Sweetheart Ball will be heldonFriday, February
th
15.
9.COMMISSION MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
None
10.FUTUREAGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COMMISSION MEMEBERS
None
11.COMMISSION REPORTS
12A.Roundtable–All Commissioners
None
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION
COMMISSIONER STEWARTMOVEDADJOURNMENTAT 3:19P.M.,SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER LENNOX, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0.