2022-01-18
MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2022, 2:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ling called the meeting to order at 2:03 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Ling, and Commissioners Farley, Hanwit, Koblentz, Kramer-Levander and Rau.
Absent: Commissioner Angel
Also Present: Recreation Center Manager Goodsell, Recreation Services Manager Stayton, Management
Analyst Fisher, and Management Analyst Gilliam
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATION
4A. Scott Pirrello, Deputy District Attorney, Fraud and Scam Prevention
Deputy District Attorney Pirrello spoke to the Commission regarding the various types of elder abuse and
how those cases are handled in the District Attorney’s office.
4B. Diana Minuzzi, Librarian II, Encinitas Library Services and Resources
Librarian Minuzzi addressed the Commission and provided an overview of services and programs that the
Encinitas library offers.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
None.
6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approval of the November 16, 2021 regular meeting minutes.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER HANWITT MOVED APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 16, 2021 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER KRAMER. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: FARLEY, HANWIT,
KOBLENTZ, KRAMER-LEVANDER, LING, RAU. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: ANGEL
8. ACTION ITEMS
8A. Senior Citizen Commission Annual Work Plan Review.
Commissioners reported on the FY2021/22 Senior Citizen Commission Work Plan with stated goal outcomes.
There was some discussion and consensus regarding the FY 22/23 Workplan.
8B. Creation of Senior Citizen Commission Ad Hoc Committee.
Commissioners Ling, Hanwit, and Kramer-LeVander volunteered to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee to make
suggestions and recommendations for shade structures and outdoor fitness equipment and the Encinitas
Community and Senior Center.
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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2022, 2:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9A. Senior Center Operations Report and Department Updates.
Recreation Center Manager Goodsell provided updates for the department, Senior Center programs and
services, and the Nutrition Program. She shared that the Community and Senior Center is closed tentatively
through January 23 due to the increase and surge of Covid-19 cases. Nutrition services are still being
provided. Recreation staff is working on the Spring Recreation Guide and will include Summer Camps.
Registration is tentatively set to open March 7. The City introduced a new electric bike, B-Cycle program, with
over 100 docking stations throughout the City.
Recreation Services Manager Stayton shared that Cyclovia took place on January 9, and it was a success.
April 16 is the tentative date for the Spring Egg Hunt pending Covid-19 conditions at that time. She shared that
staff is still addressing recruitment struggles and retention of staff. Council approved three Extended Part Time
(EPT) staff positions with the hopes of attracting more part time staff as the positions offer a more consistent
work schedule and partial benefits.
10. COMMISSION MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM
None.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
None.
12. COMMISSION REPORTS
Roundtable – All Commissioners
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Ling adjourned the meeting at 3:21 P.M.
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