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Feb. 1, 2024, 3 p.m.
Welcome to the Senior Commission Meeting
We welcome your interest and involvement in the city’s legislative process. This agenda includes information about topics
coming before the Parks & Recreation Commission and the action recommended by city staff. You can read about each topic in
the staff reports, which are available on the city website.
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SENIOR COMMISSION
Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER: 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Rangus, Vice Chair Venegas-Garcia, Ross, Schouwe.
Absent- Commissioner Fitz-Patrick
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Venegas-Garcia led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Dec 7, 2023
ACTION: Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on Dec. 7, 2023, were approved as amended (see
Minutes for details).
PRESENTATIONS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion as listed
below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Commission votes on the
motion unless members of the Commission or the public request specific items be discussed and/or removed
from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The Brown Act allows any member of the public to comment on items not on the agenda. Please treat others
with courtesy, civility, and respect. In conformance with the Brown Act, public comment is provided so
members of the public may participate in the meeting by submitting comments as provided on the front
page of this agenda. The Senior Commission will receive comments at the beginning of the meeting. In
conformance with the Brown Act, no action can occur on these items.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. ELECTION OF SENIOR COMMISSION OFFICERS – Solicit nominations and elect commission officers of
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2024 calendar year. (Staff Contact: Eric Biggin, Parks &
Recreation Department)
Recommendation: Elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Venegas-Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ross, to elect
Commissioner Rangus as Chair – 4/1 (Absent Fitz-Patrick).
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Schouwe, second by Chair Rangus, to elect Commissioner
Venegas-Garcia as Vice Chair – 4/1 (Absent Fitz-Patrick).
2. OPTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PICKLEBALL COURTS AT EXISTING PARKS – Recommend
that the City Council approve a Capital Improvement Program Project Charter for the construction of
four new pickleball courts at Stagecoach Community Park. (Staff Contact: Todd Reese, Parks &
Recreation Department)
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Recommendation: Accept staff’s preferred option for the construction of new pickleball courts at
existing parks within the city’s inventory and recommend its approval to move forward by the City
Council.
ACTION: Vice Chair Venegas-Garcia made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Schouwe to
accept staff’s preferred option for the construction of new pickleball courts at existing parks –
3/1/1 (Ross – No, Fitz-Patrick – Absent).
3. SENIOR COMMISSION TOUR – Discuss scheduling options and select a date and time for a Special
Meeting, to tour pre-determined parks, recreation facilities and capital improvement program projects.
(Staff Contact: Eric Biggin, Parks & Recreation Department)
Recommendation: Select a date and time for a Commission Tour.
ACTION: Motion made by Chair Rangus, second by Vice Chair Venegas-Garcia to schedule the tour
on May 2, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. 4/1 (Fitz-Patrick – Absent).
4. 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.
ACTION: Commissioners received the report.
COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS:
This portion of the agenda is for the Commission to make brief announcements, brief reports of their
activities and requests for future agenda items.
DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT: 4:21 p.m.