2022-03-15
MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 15, 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 2:02 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Ling, Vice-Chair Angel, and Commissioners Farley, Hanwit, Koblentz, and Kramer-
Levander (arrived late 2:18) (there is one vacancy).
Absent: None
Also Present: Recreation Center Manager Goodsell, Recreation Services Manager Stayton, and
Management Analyst Gilliam.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATION
4A. Community Resource Center Information and Services, Chief Program Officer Rebecca Nussbaum
provided a presentation regarding the mission and vision of the Community Resource Center and the services
they offer to the community.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Scott Platenberg spoke regarding the Senior Citizens of the Year award.
Diana Minuzzi spoke regarding the new hours at the Encinitas Library.
6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approval of the February 15, 2022 regular meeting minutes.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER ANGEL MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 15, 2022 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HANWIT. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: ANGEL, FARLEY,
HANWIT, KOBLENTZ, KRAMER-LEVANDER, LING. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. VACANCY: ONE
8. ACTION ITEMS
8A. Senior Citizen Commission Chair and Vice Chair
ACTION
COMMISSIONER LING OPENED THE FLOOR FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF CHAIR.
COMMISSIONER HANWIT NOMINATED COMMISSIONER LING FOR CHAIR; COMMISSIONER ANGEL
SECONDED THE NOMINATION. COMMISSIONER LING ACCEPTED THE NOMINATION. AS THERE
WERE NO OTHER NOMINATIONS, IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT COMMISSIONER LING WOULD SERVE
AS CHAIR FOR ANOTHER YEAR.
COMMISSIONER LING OPENED THE FLOOR FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE POSITIONOF VICE
CHAIR. COMMISSIONER HANWIT NOMINATED COMMISSIONER ANGEL; COMMISSIONER LING
SECONDED THE NOMINATION. COMMISSIONER ANGEL ACCEPTED THE NOMINATION. AS THERE
WERE NO OTHER NOMINATIONS, IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT COMMISSIONER ANGEL WOULD
SERVE AS VICE CHAIR FOR ANOTHER YEAR.
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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 15, 2022, 2:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024
8B. Senior Citizen Commission Annual Work Plan Review.
Chair Ling led the discussion regarding the FY2021/22 Senior Citizen Commission Work Plan with stated goal
outcomes.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER HANWITT MOVED APPROVAL OF CLOSING THE FY 2021/22 SENIOR CITIZEN
COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN SECOND BY COMMISSIONER FARLEY. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: ANGEL, FARLEY, HANWIT, KOBLENTZ, KRAMER-LEVANDER, LING. NAYS: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. VACANCY: ONE
8C. Community Grant Program Evaluation Panel
ACTION
COMMISSIONER LING NOMINATED COMMISSIONER HANWIT TO SERVE ON THE COMMUNITY
GRANT PROGRAM EVALUATION PANEL; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANGEL.
COMMISSIONER HANWIT ACCEPTED THE NOMINATION. THERE BEING NO OTHER
NOMINATIONS, IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT COMMISSIONER HANWIT WILL SERVE ON THE
COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM EVALUATION PANEL.
8D. Senior Citizen Commission Proposed Meeting Dates
Chair Ling announced the proposed meeting dates and times for FY 2022-23.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER HANWIT MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE FY 2022-23 MEETING DATES; SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER KRAMER. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: ANGEL, FARLEY, HANWIT, KOBLENTZ,
KRAMER-LEVANDER, LING. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. VACANCY: ONE
8E. Recommendation of Outdoor Fitness Equipment for the Encinitas Community and Senior Center
ACTION
COMMISSIONER ANGEL MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF THE OUTDOOR FITNESS
EQUIPMENT; SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HANWIT. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: ANGEL, FARLEY,
HANWIT, KOBLENTZ, KRAMER-LEVANDER, LING. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. VACANCY: ONE
8F. City of Encinitas Website Feedback
Manager Stayton addressed the Commission and shared that updates are in place regarding changes to the
City’s website and encouraged the Commissioners to bring their recommendations regarding any changes
they would like to see to the next meeting.
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 Spring Recreation Guide is out, and registration
began on March 7 th with some programs already having waiting lists. Manager Goodsell shared that
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Recreation Supervisor Elle Muse will begin on Monday, March 21. She shared that on Tuesday, March 22
from 5:30pm – 8:00pm, the City will be hosting a Business and Community Expo in partnership with the
Encinitas Chamber of Commerce.
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Recreation Services Manager Stayton shared the Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 16 at Encinitas
Community Park and asked if any of the Commissioners would be able to volunteer.
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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 15, 2022, 2:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024
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 4:59 P.M.
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