HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-07; Senior Commission; Minutes Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
SENIOR COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Rangus, Schouwe, Ross, Fitz-Patrick,
Absent Vice Chair Venegas-Garcia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Ross led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Oct. 3, 2024.
Motion by Commissioner Schouwe, second by Commissioner Ross, to approve the Minutes as
presented. Motion carried, 4/0/1
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. 2025 Senior Commission Meeting Calendar – Review meeting options and adopt a 2025
Senior Commission Meeting Calendar. (Staff contact: Eric Biggin, Parks & Recreation
Department)
Recommendation: Adopt a 2025 Senior Commission Calendar.
Recreation Area Manager Eric Biggin, Recreation Services Manager Mick Calarco and Parks
& Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster presented a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the
Office of the City Clerck) on the options for 2025 Senior Commission meeting calendar. The
Commission adopted option (3) bi-monthly meetings on the fourth Thursday of even-
numbered months.
Motion by Commissioner Fitz- Patrick, second by Commissioner Schouwe, to adopt option
(3) bi-monthly meetings on the fourth Thursday of even-numbered months.
Motion carried, 3/1/1 (Schouwe – No, Venegas-Garcia – Absent)
2. 2025 Senior Commission Work Plan – Review, edit as needed, and accept the 2025 Senior
Commission Work Plan and recommend its approval by the City Council. (Staff contact: Eric
Biggin, Parks & Recreation Department).
Nov. 7, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
Minutes
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Recommendation: Review, edit as needed, and accept the 2025 Senior Commission Work
Plan and recommend its approval by the City Council.
Eric Biggin, Recreation Services Manager presented a PowerPoint presentation (on file in
the Office of the City Clerck) on the recommended 2025 Senior Commission Work Plan. The
Commissioners would like updates of the 2025 Work Plans accomplishments or issues in the
regularly scheduled meeting in April and August. The Commission accepted 2025 Senior
Commission Work Plan will be presented to the City Council for approval in January 2025.
Motion by Commissioner Fitz- Patrick, second by Commissioner Ross to adopt 2025 Senior
Commission Work plan. Motion carried 4/1 (Venegas-Garcia – Absent).
3. 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 interest. (Staff Contact: Eric Biggin, Parks & Recreation Department)
Recommendation: Commission Received the report.
Recreation Area Manager Eric Biggin and Recreation Supervisor Andi Koller presented a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) on recently completed and
upcoming Senior Center activities and programs, as well as other topics of interest.
The Commission received the report.
COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS:
Commissioner Ross expressed his feelings for a respectful public environment when specific
songs are sung in the Senior Center cafeteria.
Chair Rangus reminded the Commissioners that at the next scheduled meeting we would be
voting for Chair and Vice Chair and to think about what roles they would like to play next year.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
STAFF COMMENTS: Recreation Services Manager Mick Calarco shared two important updates
to the Senior Commission. The first update was to acknowledge the tremendous Senior Center
staff for their quick action to help a community member having a medical emergency. Bus
Drivers Derrick Crocket and Rosa Ramirez, along with Recreation Supervisor Andi Koller, tried
multiple times to contact a scheduled transportation participant’s reservation but received no
response. Concerned, for their well-being, Derrick acted on instinct and visited the participant’s
home and heard them calling for help. Derrick’s quick response helped ensure the community
member received the necessary medical attention. This reflects the caliber of dedication our
Senior Center Staff have for our community.
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The second update Mr. Calarco shared was the announcement of his retirement, and this would
be his final Senior Commission meeting. He expressed gratitude to be a part of the Commission
and thanked the Commissioners for the experience he had with them over the past year.
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster thanked Mr. Calarco for his service, and advised the
Commissioners that he will be co-facilitating the next meeting with the new Recreation Services
Manager – who has yet to be selected.
ADJOURNMENT: 4:20 p.m.
Jamie Kennedy
Senior Office Specialist