2023-03-21
MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZENCOMMISSIONMEETING
MARCH 21, 2023, 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 2:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Ling, Commissioners Hanwit, Farley, Tobias, and Koblentz.
Absent: Commissioners Angel and Martin
Also Present: Manager Goodsell, Manager Hamer, and Management Analyst Gilliam.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATION
4A. Introduction of Margaret Hamer, Recreation Services Manager
Manager Hamer introduced herself to the Commission and provided a brief background.
4B. Steven Gonzales, Homeless Solutions Manager, City of Encinitas Development Services Department
Manager Gonzales provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission sharing information regarding the
HOPE program in the City of Encinitas and the Homeless Action Plan. Joining him was Christina Harper with
the McAlister Institute.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Diana Minuzzi spoke to Encinitas Library programs.
Amy Stuck spoke to Village Network, aging in place.
6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None
7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
7A. Approval of the February 21, 2023 regular meeting minutes.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER HANWIT MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FEBRURARY 21, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER KOBLENTZ. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: TOBIAS, HANWIT,
KOBLENTZ, LING, FARLEY. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: ANGEL AND MARTIN.
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; SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER FARLEY. COMMISSIONER LING ACCEPTED THE NOMINATION. AS THERE WERE
NO OTHER NOMINATIONS, IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT COMMISSIONER LING WOULD SERVE AS
CHAIR FOR ANOTHER YEAR.
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MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZENCOMMISSIONMEETING
MARCH 21, 2023, 2:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024
COMMISISONER LING OPENED THE FLOOR FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF VICE
CHAIR. COMMISSIONER FARLEY NOMINATED COMMISSIONER HANWIT, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KOBLENTZ. COMMISSIONER HANWIT ACCEPTED THE NOMINATION. AS THERE
WERE NO OTHER NOMINATIONS, IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT COMMISSIONER HANWIT WAS
AWARDED THE POSITION OF VICE CHAIR.
8B Senior Citizen Commission Annual Work Plan
Chair Ling led the discussion regarding the FY2022/23 Senior Citizen Commission Work Plan with stated goal
outcomes.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER KOBLENTZ MOVED APPROVAL OF APPROVING THE FY 2022/23 SENIOR CITIZEN
COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN OUTCOMES SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HANWIT. MOTION
CARRIED. AYES: FARLEY, HANWIT, KOBLENTZ, LING, AND TOBIAS NAYS: NONE. ABSENT:
ANGEL AND MARTIN.
Chair Ling led the discussion regarding the proposed FY2023/24 Senior Citizen Commission Work Plan.
8C. Senior Citizen Proposed Meeting Dates
Chair Ling announced the proposed meeting dates and times for FY 2023-24.
ACTION
COMMISSIONER FARLEY MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE FY 2023-24 MEETING DATES; SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER HANWIT. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: TOBIAS, FARLEY, HANWIT, KOBLENTZ,
AND LING. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: ANGEL AND MARTIN.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9A. Recreation Center Manager Goodsell, Senior Center Operations Report and Department Updates
Recreation Center Manager Goodsell provided updates on Senior Center programs, events, and services. She
also shared that registration for Spring activities and Summer camps opened on March 6.
9B. Department updates
Manager Hamer shared that there was a 28% increase in registrations for Spring/Summer programming. She
also shared the Spring Egg Hunt takes place on Saturday, April 8 and requested Commissioners to volunteer
for the event. Manager Hamer provided an update on the Pacific View Art Center and requested the
Commissioners participate in the Color Palette survey. She shared a brief update on the Stonesteps closure.
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 3:55 P.M.
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