2021-03-16 MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 16, 2021, 2:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic
means consistent with State of California Executive Orders.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Angel called the meeting to order at 2:01 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Lerchbacker (arrived late 2:12 P.M.), Commissioners Angel, Farley (arrived late 2:18
P.M.), Hanwit, Kramer-LeVander, Ling and Rau
Absent: None.
Also Present: Recreation Center Manager Goodsell, Recreation Services Manager Karlen, and
Management Analyst Colombo
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATION
4A. John Van Cleef, Executive Director of the Community Resource Center, provided a presentation on the
various services provided to the community.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/ POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Kristine Schindler spoke on the following topics: the AARP Community Action Grant, the North County San
Diego Food Acton Program that benefitted the Community Resource Center, and the advocacy group
Encinitas Bike Walk, and Cyclovia.
6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approval of the February 16, 2021 regular meeting minutes.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER HANWIT MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 16, 2021 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LING. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: ANGEL, FARLEY,
HANWIT, KRAMER-LEVANDER, LERCHBACKER, LING, RAU NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
8. ACTION ITEMS
8A. Senior Citizen Commission Chair and Vice Chair.
Commissioner Angel opened the floor for nominations for the position of Chair. Commissioner Hanwit
nominated Commissioner Ling for Chair, and no other nominations were submitted. Commissioner Ling
accepted the nomination for Chair, and it was announced that Commissioner Ling would serve as Commission
Chair for one year.
Commissioner Angel opened the floor for nominations for the position of Vice Chair. Commissioner Hanwit
nominated Commissioner Angel for Vice Chair, and no other nominations were submitted.
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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 16, 2021, 2:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Commissioner Angel accepted the nomination for Vice Chair, and it was announced that Commissioner Angel
would serve as Commission Vice Chair for one year.
813. Senior Citizen Commission Annual Work Plan Review and Goal Setting
Commissioners prepared a draft FY2021/22 Senior Commission Work Plan. The Commission also selected
ad-hoc committees to accomplish the proposed goals.
8C. Community Grant Program Evaluation Panel
Commissioner Angel opened the floor for nominations to the Community Grant Program Evaluation Panel.
Commissioner Angel nominated Commissioner Hanwit to serve on the panel and no other nominations were
submitted. Commissioner Hanwit accepted the nomination, and it was announced that Commissioner Hanwit
would serve on the Community Grant Program Evaluation Panel from the Senior Citizen Commission.
8D. Senior Citizen Commission Proposed Meeting Dates
Commissioner Angel announced the proposed dates and times.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER HANWIT MOVED TO ADOPT THE FY2021/22 SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
PROPOSED MEETING DATES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LERCHBACKER. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: ANGEL, FARLEY, HANWIT, KRAMER-LEVANDER, LERCHBACKER, LING, RAU NAYS:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9A. Senior Center Operations Report and Department Updates.
Recreation Center Manager Goodsell thanked former Commissioner Stewart for her work during the time that
she served on the Senior Citizen Commission. She also provided department updates and an update on
Senior Center programs and services.
10. COMMISSION MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
None.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Consensus of two Commission Members was reached by Commissioners Ling and Lerchbacker to add the
topic of a local community vaccination center as an Agenda Item.
11A. Covid-19 Vaccination Site in the City of Encinitas
Commissioners discussed the proposed letter of recommendation to City Council and County Supervisor
supporting a COVI D-19 vaccination site in Encinitas.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER LERCHBACKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION TO
CITY COUNCIL AND COUNTY SUPERVISOR SUPPORTING A COVID-19 VACCINATION SITE IN
ENCINITAS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HANWIT. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: FARLEY, HANWIT,
KRAMER-LEVANDER, LERCHBACKER, LING, RAU NAYS: NONE. ABSTAIN: ANGEL. ABSENT:
NONE.
12. COMMISSION REPORTS
Roundtable—All Commissioners
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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 16, 2021, 2:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
505 S. VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION
COMMISSIONER ANGEL MOVED ADJOURNMENT AT 3:41 P.M., SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
LERCHBACKER. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: ANGEL, FARLEY, HANWIT, KRAMER-LEVANDER,
LERCHBACKER, LING, RAU NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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