HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-26; Senior Commission; Minutes; Special Session Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
SENIOR COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Rangus, Schouwe, Ross, Fitz-Patrick, Dillon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Dillon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 24, 2025.
Motion by Vice Chair Schouwe, second by Commissioner Ross, to approve the Minutes as
presented. Motion carried, 5/0.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. AGE-FRIENDLY CARLSBAD ACTION PLAN UPDATE: Receive a citywide update on the Age-
Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan. (Staff Contact: Eric Biggin, Parks & Recreation Department)
Recommendation: Receive the update.
The Senior Commission received an update on the Age-Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan from
the Housing & Homeless Services, Library & Cultural Arts, Parks & Recreation, and
Transportation departments. The report covered six key domains: outdoor spaces and
buildings, social and civic participation, housing, health and wellness, mobility, and
community connections, and outlined each department’s role, recent progress, and goals
and objectives underway across the city. A PowerPoint presentation is on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
The Commission received the report.
2. 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: Receive the report.
June 26, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
Minutes
June 26, 2025 Senior Commission Special Meeting Page 2
Recreation Area Manager Eric Biggin and Recreation Supervisor II 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:
Chair Rangus commended the Senior Center staff for offering a wide range of programs, activities
and services. She also mentioned her attendance at Parks & Recreation’s Hot Rods and Cool
Treats special event, noting the strong intergenerational turnout, and thanked staff for organizing
the department’s volunteer appreciation event.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Parks & Recreation Director Lancaster thanked the commissioners who attended the
department’s volunteer appreciation event and expressed thanks for their service on the
commission.
ADJOURNMENT: 5:00 p.m.
Jamie Kennedy
Senior Office Specialist