Encinitas Senior Commission approves 2025–26 work plan after line-by-line discussion
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Summary
The Encinitas Senior Citizen Commission voted unanimously April 15 to approve its 2025–26 annual work plan, which emphasizes intergenerational programs, outreach, grant-seeking and Age-Friendly initiative coordination with SDSU consultants.
The Encinitas Senior Citizen Commission unanimously approved its 2025–26 annual work plan at its April 15 meeting after reviewing ten line items that include intergenerational programming, outreach and partnership goals.
The commission discussed each line item and assigned ad hoc participants where appropriate. "I would like to make a motion that we approve the work plan for 2025-26," said Commissioner Hanwit, who moved the measure; Commissioner Angel seconded the motion. The roll call vote recorded all commissioners voting yes and the motion passed.
Why it matters: The work plan sets the commission’s priorities for the coming fiscal year, including continuing partnerships with service clubs to present the Senior Citizen Service Award, identifying guest speakers, supporting the City of Encinitas Age-Friendly Initiative, exploring grant opportunities, and promoting intergenerational programs with the Youth Commission.
Key clarifications discussed during the review: - Eligibility for the Senior Citizen Service Award: "For clarification, eligibility does require a senior citizen to be at least 60 years of age," Manager Goodsell told commissioners when members asked whether the award threshold should be 50 or 60. - Encinitas Age-Friendly Initiative: staff noted a memorandum of understanding for that project has not yet been filed with the city, so commission activities tied to the Age-Friendly Initiative will proceed after the MOU is completed. - Intergenerational programming: commissioners asked to expand outcomes to emphasize "generativity and community building" and suggested including bikes and community gardens as activities.
The commission assigned ad hoc participants for several items. Commissioner Angel volunteered again for the Senior Citizen Service Award ad hoc; Commissioners Hanwick, Ling and others volunteered for intergenerational programming, outreach, grant research and venues for Age-Friendly workshops. Several commissioners asked staff to ensure follow-up on letters of support and outreach so that requests to council and other bodies receive responses.
The vote concluded a lengthy agenda item that commissioners said will help guide the commission’s activities, outreach and collaboration with city departments and community partners over the next year.