2005-03-18
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting Date: March 18, 2005; 1:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Vice Chairperson King called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.
Present: Vice Chairperson King, Commissioners De Vinne, Schorr, Tillotson,
Harp and Pike.
Also
Present: Recreation Superintendent Miller, Senior Center Manager Goodsell
and Administrative Support Coordinator Dakovich.
Absent: Chairperson Vance.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. CHANGES TO AGENDA
None.
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of minutes for Regular Meeting February 18, 2005.
COMMISSIONER SCHORR MOVED, COMMISSIONER DE VINNE SECONDED
TO APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 2005.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (TILLOTSON AND HARP ABSTAINED).
6. PRESENTATIONS
None.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Recreation Superintendent Miller reviewed the staff report and February Project
C.A.R.E. Statistical Report, and noted that additional services, offered by Project
C.A.R.E., had been requested by participants. She also advised that Project
C.A.R.E. Coordinator Gail Dupler had returned to work, from medical leave, and
was promoting all the services.
B. Status Report on Senior Center at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Superintendent Miller advised that the Senior Center St. Patrick’s Day
Dance was being held today, March 18 and noted that the last dance, held in
February, had over 80 attendees. She also noted that a handrail would be installed
on the stairway and ramp that accesses the gymnasium and should be completed in
April. She also reported on the recent Aging and Independence Services (A.I.S.)
meeting she and Senior Center Manager Goodsell attended regarding the Nutrition
Budget and noted the Senior Center received $5,000 to support senior lunch
transportation for the LIFT Bus. She noted the Nutrition Budget is still underfunded
and being reviewed. She further noted the Center was gearing up for Summer
programs and the Summer Brochure would be available in about two weeks.
Commissioner Harp asked if any progress had been made on his request for an
outside cigarette container at the Center.
Recreation Superintendent Miller advised that staff is reviewing several issues
regarding the placement of the container, including the State law that prohibits
smoking within 20 feet of any building.
C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Outreach Information,
Transportation Review, Senior Housing Review and Representative
Reports).
Outreach –
Commissioner Harp advised that he had prepared a script to be used
when making Senior Citizen Information video presentations to various
organizations. He distributed copies for the Commissioners to review, as he read
the script.
Recreation Superintendent Miller advised she would develop packets for these
presentations, which would include tape/DVD, script and other essential materials.
She also suggested that the Outreach Ad Hoc Subcommittee meet again in April to
form a presentation plan including interested organizations to visit.
Transportation –
Vice Chairperson King distributed agendas for the upcoming
Aging Task Force meeting, March 22 at the Vista Library and also information from
North County Transit District on frequently asked questions (FAQ). He further
advised that he and Commissioners Pike and Schorr, as part of their Subcommittee
goals, plan to identify existing senior transportation services in the area, and had
identified 9 local senior facilities. He noted Subcommittee members would each
report on three facilities.
Vice Chairperson King reported on:
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Seacrest Village - 2 buses, residents only, do visit beach during summer
months, Jewish faith only
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Evergreen Health Care – no transportation, skilled nursing facility with 99 beds,
rehabilitation only
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HCR Manor Care – ambulance service, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation
area, Alzheimer patients
Commissioner Schorr reported on:
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Olivenhain Guest House – no transportation, 31 beds, Alzheimer patients
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Encinitas Retirement Gardens – residential unit, station wagon, 5 beds
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Rose Cottages – residential, 3 people, no transportation
Commissioner Pike reported on:
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Silverado Senior Living – van, no non-resident use
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Will forward additional information to Recreation Superintendent Miller
Recreation Superintendent Miller read a thank you letter from Lillian Rubin, a senior
citizen who had addressed the Commission at a past meeting, regarding
transportation needs.
Senior Housing –
No report. Vice Chairperson King did note that the new senior
housing project on Via Cantebria was about l/2 full and asked if any Commissioners
had visited the facility. No Commissioners had visited site.
Council Contact –
No report.
A.I.S. Meetings Review –
Copies were distributed of the recent A.I.S. meeting
agenda and minutes. Commissioner Pike, who attended the meeting, reported on
several issues including funding needs for the Adult in Crisis program and the
upcoming Community Forum on Proposition 63.
Vice Chairperson King advised that the City of Oceanside was forming a North
County Senior Coalition to address senior issues and concerns. He requested that
information on the Coalition be sent to him so he could report back to the
Commission.
Senior Foundation Review –
Commissioner Harp distributed a photo print out of
the 2005 Encinitas Follies performers. He noted the Follies were a huge success
and raised a substantial amount of money for the Foundation. He also reported the
Foundation had received a $2500 donation.
D. Status Report on 2005 Senior Information Fair.
Recreation Superintendent Miller advised that Senior Information Fair exhibitor
applications are being received. She also distributed two Fair promotional flyers
and requested that Commissioners select one. The Commission selected the 2005
Fair flyer and were advised that copies of the flyer would be provided at the April
meeting for Commissioners to help with community distribution.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review of Senior Directory Brochure.
Vice Chairperson King referred to the Senior Directory Brochure and requested
Commissioners review the information for additions, deletions and corrections.
Commissioner De Vinne suggested adding the Web site www.thresholds.com
which contains information for seniors.
Commissioner Tillotson suggested the Web site www.agingwithdignity.com which
contains the 5 Wishes document.
Commissioner Harp suggested that Web sites be included in the updated Senior
Directory brochure.
Recreation Superintendent Miller noted staff would research the above suggestions
and mentioned the updated brochure would be available for distribution at the May
2005 Senior Information Fair. She requested that Commissioners e-mail her any
additional information for the brochure within the next couple weeks.
9. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Tillotson distributed information flyer on Easter Sunday Dinner, open
to the public, to be held at Seaside Church on March 27 at 2:00 p.m. She also
suggested that a hospice representative be invited to speak at the next Commission
meeting at the Senior Center.
Recreation Superintendent Miller stated the June meeting at the Center is
scheduled to discuss Emergency/Disaster Preparedness and will consider hospice
suggestion for future Center meeting.
Commissioner Schorr advised he had recently joined the Sheriff’s Volunteer Patrol,
which includes the program YANA (You are not alone).
Commissioner Harp suggested the Senior Citizen Information video be added to the
City Web site. He also noted the Sunrich Youth/Elder Project to be held at the
Community & Senior Center in May.
Recreation Superintendent Miller will research the Web site issue and report back
on this suggestion.
Commissioner De Vinne provided a brief overview on the book “From Aging to
Saging”, which includes information on contributions seniors can make.
Vice Chairperson King noted he had recently attended Grandparents Day at Flora
Vista Elementary School and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
10. ADJOURNMENT
A.
The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m
NEXT MEETING FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2005 AT 1:00 P.M.
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