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2005-04-15 CITY OF ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting Date: April 15, 2005; 1:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Chairperson Vance called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Present: Chairperson Vance, Vice Chairperson King, Commissioners De Vinne, Schorr, Tillotson, Harp and Pike. Also Present: Recreation Superintendent Miller and Administrative Support Coordinator Dakovich. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Lois Sunrich, 123-C West Glaucus, Leucadia – personally invited the Commission to the upcoming Story Arts Inc. program – “The Encinitas Youth Elder Story Arts Project” – May 22, 2005 from 3-5 p.m. at the Encinitas Senior Center. 4. CHANGES TO AGENDA None. 5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of minutes for Regular Meeting March 18, 2005. COMMISSIONER HARP MOVED, COMMISSIONER DE VINNE SECONDED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 18, 2005 WITH CORRECTION (WWW.AGINGWITHDIGNITY.COM SHOULD READ WWW.AGINGWITHDIGNITY.ORG). MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 (VANCE ABSTAINED). 6. PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation on Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development – Request for Public Input on Housing, Homelessness, and other Community Development Needs. David Harris, City of Encinitas Housing Coordinator gave a Power Point presentation on housing and community development needs. He 1 reviewed the HUD funding program and noted the City’s five (5) year plan to address the needs of the community. He also reviewed rental assistance opportunities and various homebuyer programs. He noted that public input /comments would be received until May 11 and encouraged the Commission to provide input. He advised information was available on the City Web site. He also advised he would be making a presentation to City Council in late May on the suggestions and recommendations he received. Commissioner Tillotson requested contact information on housing vacancies. Housing Coordinator Harris noted there were vacancies, and suggested accessing the City Web site or calling his office. Chairperson Vance noted the Community Needs Assessment and the 5 year Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan were being addressed at the same time. Housing Coordinator Harris advised that in order to receive both Federal and State housing grant funding, the Needs Assessment and Consolidated Plan must be addressed. The Commission thanked Housing Coordinator Harris for his informative presentation. 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E. Recreation Superintendent Miller reviewed the staff report and March Project C.A.R.E. Statistical Report. She noted the alert system was implemented this month and worked effectively. B. Status Report on Senior Center at Oakcrest Park. Recreation Superintendent Miller advised that the Senior Center Spring Dance was being held today, April 15. She also distributed flyers on several new programs being offered at the Senior Center, including Italian class, Diabetes support group, Movie Classics and also noted the Summer 2005 Recreation Guide was available. She advised that the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon was held April 13th honoring over 100 volunteers, involved with 23 different programs at the Center. She further noted that the Senior Services Directory had been updated and was currently at the printers and would be available for the Senior Information Fair, as well as a sponsorship brochure encouraging contributions to senior programs. She advised 2 the Senior Center had received an additional $5,000 from Aging Independence Services (AIS) for nutrition transportation needs (LIFT bus). C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Outreach Information, Transportation Review, Senior Housing Review and Representative Reports). Outreach – Commissioner Harp advised that the Outreach Committee had met with Recreation Superintendent Miller and received an Outreach kit to help with community presentation, which included video tape, DVD of senior services information on programs, presentation script and list of suggested organizations that would benefit from this presentation. He noted the actual presentation would involve about twenty minutes (10 minute video, 3 minute presentation and then time for questions). Vice Chairperson King offered to be a presenter. Commissioner Harp had suggested that the Senior Information Video be placed on the City website. Recreation Superintendent Miller advised the City did not have the website capacity at this time, but would be a future project. Transportation – Vice Chairperson King distributed minutes of the recent March 22, 2005 North County Collaborative meeting in Vista that he, Christie Goodsell, and Pam Chana Miller attended. He noted the importance of promoting these informational Task Force meetings to seniors. Senior Housing – Chairperson Vance advised he continues to attend the City Housing & Community Development needs meetings and more information will be forthcoming. Council Contact – No report. Senior Foundation Review – Commissioner Harp advised the Foundation had purchased a scanner for the Senior Center and at their meeting next week the Foundation would discuss a contribution to help the Aging Independence Services (A.I.S.) Nutrition Program reduced budget. He also advised that the Encinitas Rotary Club had planned a wine tasting on May 21 at Quail Gardens with music and a silent auction (tickets $75 each), and had offered to share profits from the event with the Foundation. A.I.S. Meetings Review – Copies of the April 11, 2005 A.I.S. meeting agenda and minutes were distributed to the Commission. Commissioner Pike, who attended the meeting, reported that Lydia Callis, representing Coordinated Transportation Service Agency presented at the Aging Independence Services (A.I.S.) meeting. He also noted the SANDAG Senior Transportation Fact Sheet, which included 3 specialized transportation for seniors. He noted that SANDAG had both long term and short-term goals to provide needed senior transportation. D. Status Report on 2005 Senior Information Fair. Recreation Superintendent Miller introduced Recreation Supervisor Mike Pacheco who requested that the Commission assist with obtaining raffle prizes and also distributing Fair flyers. He also reviewed the Senior Information Fair marketing plan, and reviewed list of Fair participants. He noted the Fair flyer would be available on the Web. He also advised shuttle service would not be available this year as it was not used much last year. Using a security guard to control parking and having vendors unload and park elsewhere seemed to eliminate the need for shuttle service. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Report on Proposed North County Senior Transportation Projects. Chairperson Vance introduced Frank Watanabe, City of Oceanside and Lydia Callis, SANDAG and Coordinated Transportation Service Agency representative, who will address the Commission on North County Senior Transportation Projects. Frank Watanabe reviewed the Oceanside Senior Transportation Needs Assessment Report which was helpful in determining senior community transportation needs, and was presented to the SANDAG Regional Transportation Committee and the Senior Access Task Force. He further advised that SANDAG Transportation Committee supported the Tri-City pilot program concept that included an educational component, an action plan and review of long-term mini-grants. He noted that the City of Norwalk currently has a dial-a-ride senior transportation program that involves three cities and suggested that information on their program is helpful. He also suggested that in order to have a successful program city boundaries must be crossed. He noted the City of Oceanside currently has 30,000 seniors and that population is expected to double in a few years. He asked for questions. Commissioner Schorr asked if service would cross boundaries such as San Marcos to Oceanside. Frank Watanabe responded yes. Vice Chairperson King suggested that the City of Carlsbad could be included in any plans for a shuttle service. Frank Watanabe advised that Vista and San Marcos were interested in a senior shuttle service, however, he had no confirmation from them or any interest from Carlsbad. The program would not cross over Carlsbad to serve Encinitas. 4 Vice Chairperson King mentioned the pilot program would include a shuttle service, with perhaps 12 buses for three city areas. He noted that an earlier taxi voucher program was not successful. Frank Watanabe noted he had also received complaints on the taxi voucher programs. Vice Chairperson King suggested that the City of Carlsbad should be included in any plans for a shuttle service. Commissioner Schorr noted that a dial a ride program spread over a wide area would be difficult to operate. Frank Watanabe agreed, however, noted that a three-city area does work. Chairperson Vance thanked Frank Watanabe for the information and introduced Lydia Callis, representing SANDAG and the Coordinated Transportation Service Agency (CTSA). Lydia Callis reviewed the CTSA mission – provide information for specialized transportation providers, technical assistance and public outreach in a professional and friendly manner as a means of increasing awareness of specialized transportation options. She advised that mini-grants of $5,000-$10,000 will be available beginning in 2008 for local projects, particularly those with cross- jurisdictional trips. CTSA is also developing a library including 100+ specialized transportation programs that will be available at . She also www.stridesd.org noted the upcoming Adult Travel Panel Study, which will include a survey, available July, 2005. She will distribute copies of the survey when available. Vice Chairperson King asked how information was provided to the needy. Lydia Callis advised that more extensive marketing is needed, however, Rancho Bernardo used local newspaper ads and Palomar Pomerado Hospital provided advertising for Rancho Bernardo and Poway. Commissioner Pike requested that when surveys are ready, distribution be coordinated to the various cities. Lydia Callis advised they are currently developing a distribution process for the surveys. She noted that partnering with other cities to develop a program was a great idea. She further advised there would be available grant funds to apply for in the future. Recreation Superintendent Miller expressed the Oceanside Tri-City Program would not include Encinitas, however, supports and encourages any efforts to improve 5 Senior Transportation. She suggested Encinitas continue to research concepts for developing a City of Encinitas program to meet senior transportation needs. The Commission thanked Frank Watanabe and Lydia Callis for their presentation. B. Nomination and Election of Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. VICE CHAIRPERSON KING MOVED, COMMISSIONER PIKE SECONDED TO NOMINATE CHAIRPERSON VANCE FOR ANOTHER TERM AS CHAIRPERSON. THERE WERE NO OTHER NOMINATIONS AND THE CHAIRPERSON CALLED FOR THE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. 7-0. COMMISSIONER PIKE MOVED, COMMISSIONER SCHORR SECONDED TO NOMINATE VICE CHAIRPERSON KING FOR ANOTHER TERM AS VICE CHAIRPERSON. THERE WERE NO OTHER NOMINATIONS AND THE CHAIRPERSON CALLED FOR THE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. 7-0. 9. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Commissioners Commissioner Tillotson advised that the San Diego Interfaith Association would co- sponsor a prayer breakfast on May 5 at the Encinitas Community & Senior Center, with the Chaplain from Camp Pendleton. Commissioner Harp asked if there was any information available on the used cigarette containers for the Center. Recreation Superintendent Miller advised she should have an answer soon from the Department. Vice Chairperson King advised he enjoyed the recent Volunteer Recognition Lunch held at the Center. B. Staff Recreation Superintendent Miller distributed brochure from California State San Marcos on extended studies for 50 and above. 10. ADJOURNMENT A. The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. 6 NEXT MEETING FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2005 AT 1:00 P.M. CITY HALL – POINSETTIA ROOM 7 8 9 10 024 11