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Minutes
March 7, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Rangus, Venegas-Garcia, Schouwe, Fitz-Patrick
Absent Commissioner Ross
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Fitz-Patrick led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Amended Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Dec. 7, 2023
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Feb. 1, 2024
Motion by Commissioner Schouwe, second by Vice Chair Venegas-Garcia, to approve the
Amended Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Dec. 7, 2023. Motion carried, 4/1 (Ross -Ab-
sent)
Motion by Vice Chair Venegas-Garcia, second by Commissioner Schouwe, to approve the minutes
of the Regular Meeting held Feb. 1, 2024. Motion Carried, 4/1 (Ross -Absent)
PRESENTATIONS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. DEPARTMENT REPORT ON SENIOR ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS-Receive a report on recently
completed and upcoming Adults 50+ activities and programs, as well as other topics of inter-
est. (Staff Contact: Eric Biggin, Parks & Recreation Department)
Recommendation: Commission received the report.
Recreation Area Manager Eric Biggin presented a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Of-
fice of the City Clerk) on recently completed and upcoming Adults 50+ activities and pro-
grams, as well as other topics of interest.
The Commission received the report.
COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS:
Vice Chair Venegas-Garcia attended the Age well Live well presentation led by the County of San
Diego at the Senior Center on Jan. 31, 2024. Vice Chair Venegas-Garcia highlighted the benefits
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from the Scams and Frauds portion of the presentation. The brochure Don't Get Hooked is some-
thing she feels the Senior Center would benefit from having on hand.
Chair Rangus attended the Robertson Ranch Park public engagement open house workshop on
Feb. 10, 2024. The large presentations were very informative and offered a well-rounded view of
the park project. The open house was well attended, and provided an enjoyable environment.
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS:
Recreation Services Manager Mick Calarco informed the Senior Commission there will be two
presentations at the next regular scheduled meeting. Council Member Acosta will be giving a
presentation on legislative updates.
A presentation on the city's grant pursuit process will take place at the next regular scheduled
meeting. Specifically, the presentation will provide an overview of the city's Intergovernmental
Affairs Office and the process for researching grants, review of grant applications, and grant ap-
plication submittal approval and tracking.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Chair Rangus adjourned the meeting at 3:33 p.m.
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Senior Office Specialist