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Time of Meeting: 3:00 P.M.
Date of Meeting October 4, 2007
Place of Meeting: Senior Center
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Nelson called the Regular Meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Hopkins, Nelson, O'Connell, Savary and Surridge
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner O'Connell.
PRESENTATIONS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner O'Connell, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
held on September 6, 2007 were approved.
AYES: Hopkins, Nelson, O'Connell, Savary and Surridge
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner O'Connell, the Agenda for October 4, 2007
was approved.
AYES: Hopkins, Nelson, O'Connell, Savary and Surridge
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Al Jandro
2200 Afton Way
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Addressed the Commission suggesting a survey be distributed to seniors with their monthly water bill.
The survey would determine amenities seniors enjoy at existing City parks and their
recommendations for future improvements.
Lynn responded that the implementation of the survey would be unlikely given the cost factor and
suggested the idea be investigated further as to its feasibility.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The consent calendar was unanimously approved (5-0).
1. AB #1007-1 SUMMARY REPORT - (ACTION)
To accept, approve and file the October 4, 2007 Senior Commission Meeting Summary Report.
Senior Commission Meeting
October 4, 2007
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2. AB #1007-2 COMMISSION APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY ACTIVITY GRANT CITIZEN
REVIEW COMMITTEE - (ACTION)
The Commission appointed Vice Chair Mike O'Connell to represent the Senior Commission
on the Community Activity Grant Citizen Review Committee.
3. AB #1007-3 OPTIONS FOR SENIOR AMENITIES WITHIN PARKS - (DISCUSSION)
To discuss and recommend park amenity options for seniors in both future and existing City
parks to be brought forward to a Joint Parks and Recreation Commission/Senior Commission
meeting. The item was continued to next month's agenda to ensure all commissioners had time
to review park sites and consider additional ideas for discussion.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
COMMISSION/STAFF REPORT
1. Chairperson Nelson shared some thoughts with respect to senior amenities at existing and future
parks. The Commission decided to continue discussion of the matter at the next Senior
Commission meeting.
2. Gail Lynn updated the Commission on the Senior Center recreation and programs. Among the
highlights for September were a Senior Safari trip to Las Vegas, an exhibition of the Dead Sea
Scrolls at the San Diego Natural History Museum, and a tour of the Huntington Library in
Pasadena. Lynn reported that Safari Trip participants filled out a survey and rated customer
service at 92% satisfaction.
Two seminars were held in September on "Normal Aging vs. Dementia" and "Getting Fiscally Fit."
Billy Harper Band played swing and ballroom music at the monthly dance. "Meet the Artist", Ralph
"Pete" Peters displayed his photographs in the hallway gallery.
3. Jack Risley reported for the month of September that he served 2028 meals in the dining room,
averaging 107 meals served per day.
Of special note was a "Fiesta Day" lunch consisting of Carne Asada, Mexican rice and refried
beans. Entertainment was provided by Flamenco guitarist Joseph Angelastro who played to a
sold out lunch crowd.
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2007 was adjourned at 4:12 p.m. to the
Crossings in Carlsbad for the Boards and Commission Annual Appreciation dinner, on
October 5, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
AYES: Hopkins, Nelson, O'Connell, Savary and Surridge
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Kris Westland
Secretary