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Minutes
April 41 2024, 3:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 3 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Rangus, Venegas-Garcia, Schouwe, Ross
Absent: Fitz-Patrick
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Ross led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 4, 2024
Motion by Vice Chair Venegas-Garcia, second by Commissioner Ross, to approve the minutes of
the Regular Meeting held on April 4, 2024. Motion carried, 4/1 (Fitz Patrick-Absent)
PRESENTATIONS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS : None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND GRANT PROCESS -City Council and Legislative Subcommittee
Member Teresa Acosta and Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber will provide an
update on the city's Intergovernmental Affairs Program, recent and ongoing advocacy efforts
related to the needs and concerns of seniors, including an overview of the city's process re-
lated to grant opportunities, and grant funding priorities.
Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide feedback as appropriate
City Council and Legislative Subcommittee Member Teresa Acosta and Intergovernmental Af-
fairs Director Jason Haber presented a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the
City Clerk) providing an update on the city's Intergovernmental Affairs Program, recent and
ongoing advocacy efforts related to the needs and concerns of seniors, including an overview
of the city's process related to grant opportunities, and grant funding priorities.
The Commission received the presentation.
2. SPECIAL REVENUE FUND SENIOR CENTER DONATIONS -Recreation Supervisor I Andi Koller
and Senior Management Analyst Chad Kantner will provide an informational report special
revenue fund for Senior Center donations. (Staff contact: Eric Biggin, Parks & Recreation De-
partment)
April 4, 2024 Senior Commission Regular Meeting Page 2
Recommendation: Receive the report.
Recreation Supervisor I Andi Koller and Senior Management Analyst Chad Kantner presented a
PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk} on the topic.
The Commission received the report.
3. DEPARTMENT REPORT ON SENIOR ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS -Receive a report on recently
completed and upcoming Adults 50+ activities, donations, and grants, as well as other topics of
interest. (Staff Contact: Eric Biggin, Parks & Recreation Department)
Recommendation: Receive the report.
Recreation Area Manager Eric Biggin and Recreation Supervisor Andi Koller presented a Pow-
erPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) on recently completed and up-coming
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:
The next regularly scheduled meeting the Senior Commission will be taken on a staff led tour to
Alga Norte, Veteran's Memorial Park, Calavera and Buena Vista Park.
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS: Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster is looking forward to the
tour.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Chair Rangus adjourned the meeting at 3:58 p.m.
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Senior Office Specialist