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Home My WebLink About2022-01-06; Senior Commission; MinutesMeeting of: Date of Meeting: Time of Meeting: Place of Meeting: CALL TO ORDER Senior Commission Jan. 6, 2022 3:00 p.m. Zoom Meeting MINUTES Chair Rangus called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Rangus, Commissioners Mehan and Ross Absent: Commissioners McReynolds and Venegas-Garcia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The June 3, 2021 minutes were not approved due to a lack of a quorum of commissioners who were present at the June 3, 2021 meeting. PRESENTATIONS Chair Rangus thanked former Commissioners Rodenhausen, Sachs and Wilson for their contributions, and welcomed new Commissioner Ross to the Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR None PUBLIC COMMENT None DEPARTMENT REPORTS: 1. NOMINATION OF COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Recreation Area Manager Margaret Hamer introduced Senior Planner Jennifer Jesser to present a report on an advisory committee and advised she will be asking for nominations and selections for a primary and an alternate member of this commission to serve on that committee. Ms. Jesser recommended action is to Jan. 7, 2022 Senior Commission Meeting Page 2 nominate two commissioners to serve on the Growth Management Update Advisory Committee. One of the City Council goals this fiscal year is to engage the community through a citizen's committee to create a new plan to manage growth and maintain the excellent quality of life in City of Carlsbad. The city's growth management plan was adopted in the 1986 and consists of the growth management ordinance, citywide facilities and improvement plan and voter approved Proposition E. The plan includes a number of components, including limiting the number of homes that can be built in the city. There are eleven performance standards for public facilities such as parks, open space, circulation and fire services. The plan has been an important tool and providing a high quality of life by managing the impacts of new development on public facilities and by limiting residential growth. There are a number of converging factors that mean it is time to have a new plan: •. City is 90% built out • Recent state housing laws • Community participation is critical On Sept. 28, 2021 the City Council approved a charter for the growth management plan update. one action item of that charter is to create an update advisory committee to promote a balanced consideration of the range of perspectives on issues affecting the future growth of Carlsbad. The committee will consist of 19 members and 19 alternates. The first group of members will be representing the city's applicable boards and commissions. There will also be two members representing each City Council District and two at large members appointed by the Mayor. Staff anticipate beginning with committee meetings about February 2022. The committee will meet twelve times in about a one-year process, concluding with a report to City Council to work on key elements that should be included in a new plan to manage growth. Staff's recommendation was to nominate two commissioners, one primary and one alternate to serve on this committee. ACTION: Nomination by Chair Rangus for Commissioner Mehan to serve as primary on the Growth Management Plan Update Advisory Committee. Motion duly seconded by Commissioner Ross. AYES: Chair Rangus, Commissioners Mehan and Ross NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners McReynolds and Venegas-Garcia ACTION: Nomination by Commissioner Mehan for Commissioner Ross to serve as secondary on the Growth Management Plan Update Advisory Committee. Motion duly seconded by Chair Rangus. AYES: Chair Rangus, Commissioners Mehan and Ross NOES: None Jan. 7,2022 Senior Commission Meeting Page 3 ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners McReynolds and Venegas-Garcia 2. ELECTION OF SENIOR COMMISSION OFFICERS Commission solicited nominations for commission officers for the 2022 calendar year. ACTION: Nomination by Commissioner Mehan for Chair Rangus to serve as Chair for the Senior Commission for the 2022 calendar year. Motion duly seconded by Commissioner Ross. AYES: Chair Rangus, Commissioners Mehan and Ross NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners McReynolds and Venegas-Garcia ACTION: Nomination by Chair Rangus for Commissioner Mehan to serve as Vice Chair for the Senior Commission for the 2022 calendar year. Motion duly seconded by Chair Ross. AYES: Chair Rangus, Commissioners Mehan and Ross NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners McReynolds and Venegas-Garcia 3. SENIOR COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FY 2021-22 Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster indicated to the commissioners that staff intended to go to City Council on a single agenda item to adopt all three of this department's commission work plans in February. The only comments received last year from City Council Members was to perhaps give a bit more detail on the goals and tasks. Recreation Area Manager Margaret Hamer presented the Senior Commission Work Plan for the fiscal year 2020-21. The commissioners with the assistance of staff made edits to the fiscal year 2020-21 Senior Commission Work Plan to develop the fiscal year 2021-22 Senior Commission Work Plan. Draft Work Plan for 2021-22 City of Carlsbad Senior Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Jan. 7,2022 Senior Commission Meeting Page4 I. Mission Statement The Mission of the Senior Commission is to champion an age-inclusive environment that promotes wellness, vitality and education that leads to a vibrant quality of life. IL Composition Consistent with Chapter 2.38 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, the Senior Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. Members shall serve four-year terms. The Senior Commission shall have the responsibility to make recommendations to the city council and to advise the city council on the special needs and concerns of seniors, including the creation, operation, maintenance, management and control of senior programs, activities and facilities. The Senior Commission shall be authorized to and may receive donations, gifts, legacies, endowments or bequests made to the city or to the commission for or on behalf of the city. All donations, gifts, legacies, endowments or bequests so received by the commission shall be turned over to the city treasurer and shall be kept in a special fund to be designated as the senior fund. All moneys in the fund shall be used for promotion, supervision and operation of senior programs. No moneys in the fund shall be spent without prior council authorization. Ill. FY -2021-2022 Goals & Tasks The Senior Commission will focus on the following FY -2021-2022 Goals and Tasks: (Goals identified in numerals; Tasks to accomplish those Goals identified in alphas) 1. Determine the heeds of Adults 50+. a. Participate in the needs assessment/master plan update b. Continue annual assessment and feedback loop c. Use informal feedback received from staff and volunteers throughout the year 2. Support the City of Carlsbad Age-Friendly Action Plan a. Promote with City of Carlsbad communication tools b. Align with internal and external organizations 3. Create Adult 50+ opportunities and collaborations beyond the Senior Center, through: Jan. 7, 2022 Senior Commission Meeting Page 5 a. Public sites to include parks, community centers and libraries b. Private locations such as theaters and senior living communities c. Universities, hospitals, nonprofits and other organizations 4. Increase social inclusion, enhance connectivity and minimize isolation. a. Foster technology friendly experiences b. Offer intergenerational programs c. Increase transportation to senior services d. Enhance marketing and communication of resources to adults 50+ ACTION: On a _motion by Commissioner Mehan and duly seconded by Chair Rangus to accept the amended Senior Commission Work Plan for FY 2021-22. AYES: Chair Rangus, Commissioners Mehan and Ross NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners McReynolds and Venegas-Garcia 4. NOMINATE A MEMBER OF THE SENIOR COMMISSION FOR THE CBDG ADVISORY COMMITTEE Recreation Area Manager Margaret Hamer presented a brief overview of the Community Development Block Grant advisory Committee. The CBDG Advisory Committee consists of seven members with a representative from the Planning Commission, Senior Commission, Housing Commission and four residents representing the City Council Member districts. A representative from the Senior Commission is requested to serve until May 2023. The role of the GDBG Advisory Committee is to consider the needs of the low/moderate income households of Carlsbad and make recommendations to the City Council to fund activities which are "the most qualified" to meet those needs. Committee members shall be responsible for developing funding recommendations. Staff recommendation was to nominate and elect a Senior Commissioner for appointment to the CBDG Advisory Committee. ACTION: Nomination by Commissioner Mehan for Chair Rangus to serve as the Senior Commission representative for the CBDG Advisory Committee. Motion duly seconded by Commissioner Ross. AYES: Chair Rangus, Commissioners Mehan and Ross NOES: None Jan. 7,2022 Senior Commission Meeting Page 6 ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners McReynolds and Venegas-Garcia 5. DEPARTMENT REPORT The Commission received a report on recently completed and upcoming Senior Center activities and programs, as well as other topics of interest by Recreation Area Manager Margaret Hamer. Chair Rangus asked if staff still provided the Seaside Insider and the YANA information with the delivered meals. Ms. Hamer let the commissioner know this information is still provided with all deliveries. The information is also distributed to the churches and the senior communities throughout Carlsbad. COMMITTEE/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Mehan and duly seconded by Commissioner Ross the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m. The next meeting of the Senior Commission will be Feb. 3, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Charlene Buckalew Minutes clerk