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MEETING OF: Senior Commission
DATE OF MEETING: March 8, 2012
TIME OF MEETING: 3:30 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Senior Center
CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Nelson called the Regular Meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL was by the secretary as follows:
Present: Nelson, Pearson, Savary, and Tweedy
Absent: Surridge
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Savary led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Savary, the minutes ofthe
February 9, 2012 meeting were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. AGENDA ITEM # 0312-1 SUMMARY REPORT - (ACTION)
On motion by Commissioner Pearson, Commission accepted the February 9,
2012 Senior Commission meeting summary report.
AYES: Nelson, Pearson, Savary, and Tweedy
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Surridge
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ray Pearson
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Citizen Pearson spoke about the predicted financial cutbacks to
Carlsbad Unified School District (C.U.S.D.) Pearson encouraged
commission to do what they could to support the city and the district
in working together to address the issue.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
2. AGENDA ITEM # 0312-2 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE
(INFORMATION)
Recreation Services Manager, Sue Spickard gave an update on Parks &
Recreation activities. Question was asked if the Recreation Area Manager
position will be filled. Spickard said the position is in the budget. Beginning
next week a consultant firm, Baker Tilly will be evaluating the Parks &
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Recreation department and making recommendations. The goal is to ensure
we are providing high qualify services in the most efficient manner. Other
departments will be going through this assessment process with Baker Tilly.
3. AGENDA ITEM # 0312-3 BABY-BOOMER OUTREACH - DISCUSSION
California was selected to host the 2013-2014 Senior Olympics. This is a
great opportunity to host one or several venues in Carlsbad. Commissioner
Pearson knows one of the leads on the Senior Olympics committee in San
Diego and plans to get in touch with him to find out more information.
Intergenerational Participation - Mentorship to high school or junior college
students. Baby-Boomers and seniors in general can mentor the younger
generation. Once the criteria is selected the next step is to make an
appointment with school administrators and teachers to plan an agenda.
Commissioner Tweedy made a suggestion to have a Poetry Slam. This is a
competition in which you recite original work based on a format you choose.
Seniors will compete against students. The outcome will be that each
generation learns something from the other generation.
4. AGENDA ITEM # 0312-4 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CELEBRATION
(INFORMATION)
Commission agreed to the date of Saturday, March 24, 2012. Commissioners
will partake in welcoming the guests. The time ofthe event will be 5 p.m. to
8 p.m. High Noon Rotary will help with the serving and attending the bar.
Jack Risley, Recreation Supervisor said the planning ofthe event is on
schedule and it looks like we will have a great turnout.
5. AGENDA ITEM # 0312-5 SENIOR CENTER REPORT (ACTION)
On motion by Commissioner Pearson, Commission accepted and approved
an oral report on donations, ongoing activities and on upcoming events given
by Recreation Services Manager, Sue Spickard.
AYES: Nelson, Pearson, Savary, and Tweedy
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Surridge
NOES: None
Sue Spickard thanked the Rotary for offering to repair 14 benches and plant
flowers and do plant maintenance at the senior center. Sue thanked
Commissioner Savary for recommending the senior center to be the
recipients' of the Rotary Day of Service.
Keeping it green, starting next month, the senior center agenda packet will be
sent out via email. Hard copy will be furnished upon request.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
How can the senior commission help with the C.U.S.D. shortfall?
Baby Boomer Outreach.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of March 8, 2012 was adjourned at 4:36 p.m. to the
Volunteer Recognition Event.
Kris Westland
Secretary