2005-09-16
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting Date: Sept 16, 2005; 1:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Vance called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Vance, Vice Chairperson King, Commissioners
De Vinne, Tillotson, Pike and Harp.
Also
Present: Recreation Superintendent Miller, Senior Center Manager Goodsell,
and Program Assistant Pfeil.
Absent: Commissioner Schorr
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 June 24, 2005.
VICE CHAIRPERSON KING MOVED, COMMISSIONER PIKE SECONDED TO
APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 24, 2005. MOTION
CARRIED 6-0.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation on Eldercare Mediation.
Eric Sandy and Tess Heindrich from the National Conflict Resolution
Center (NCRC) presented a video showing the process of Eldercare
Mediation. Following the presentation there was a brief question and
answer period.
7. OLD BUSINESS
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A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Recreation Superintendent Miller reviewed the Project C.A.R.E. statistical report
for June, July, and August and announced that Gloria Aronson is now
coordinating the Project C.A.R.E. program.
B. Status Report on Senior Center at Oakcrest Park.
Senior Center Manager Goodsell provided copies of the recent Golden Year’s
Gazette. She reported that the annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser held on August
22 was successful raising approximately $5000. She also discussed the Senior
Center Foundation’s possible donation for the development of a Senior Center
Lounge in room 135. She is researching the possibility of accepting the donation.
She also noted the success of the senior dances and mentioned the upcoming flu
shots.
C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees. (Outreach Information,
Transportation Review, Senior Housing Review and Representative Reports)
Outreach –
Commissioner Harp noted that the Outreach subcommittee planned to
be more aggressive in the fall with goals and providing presentations on the senior
video.
Commissioner Tillotson announced she has a presentation in November in which
she will address several churches at one time. Superintendent Miller suggested and
Commissioner Tillotson agreed to meet with Senior Center Manager Goodsell to
receive Out and About volunteer driver recruitment flyers to pass out at her
presentation.
Transportation –
Vice Chairperson King presented the draft senior transportation
survey and the Commission discussed proposed changes. Superintendent Miller
plans to have the survey completed and ready for distribution by the week ending
September 23, 2005. Vice-Chairperson King also described the various goals and
tasks the sub-committee is working on.
The next sub-committee meeting will be held October 13, 2005.
Senior Housing –
Chairperson Vance announced there are only 3 spaces left at
Via Cantebria. He noted that Pastor Bill from the Lutheran Church had expressed
interest in obtaining land on which to build low-income housing.
Council Contact –
No report.
Encinitas Senior Foundation Review
– Commissioner Harp thanked everyone for
their consideration and support for the proposed lounge furniture donation. He also
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expressed interest in a Performing Arts Center in Encinitas. The next Foundation
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Board Meeting will be held Tuesday Sept. 20 at 9am at the Senior Center.
A.I.S. Review
– Commissioner Pike provided an update on the recent A.I.S.
meeting held in July.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on Christmas Parade Participation.
All present volunteered to participate in the Senior Commission entry of the
Christmas Parade. Superintendent Miller will get two (2) more Senior Citizen
Commission magnetic signs for the cars to be used in the Parade.
B. Review of Future Meeting Schedule.
Chairperson Vance opened discussion on whether to continue periodic meetings at
the Senior Center, which months to go dark, and what to do about the November
meeting since City Hall is closed on all Fridays in November.
The Commission decided to make a decision on the November meeting at the
October 28, 2005 meeting.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION AGREED TO HOLD THE OCTOBER
MEETING AT THE SENIOR CENTER AND TO CONTINUE TO HAVE 2-3
MEETINGS A YEAR AT THE SENIOR CENTER. (6-0)
Discussion continued regarding the dark months of July, August, and December and
whether to continue this schedule in 2006. Discussion was opened concerning the
month of February. Commissioner Harp expressed concern about going dark in
February. It was discussed that a special meeting could always be held if needed
and sub-committees can continue to meet as needed.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION DECIDED TO GO DARK FOR THE
MONTHS OF FEBRUARY, JULY, AUGUST, AND DECEMBER 2006. (5-1)
C. Review of Commission’s Work Plan.
Recreation Superintendent Miller reviewed the work plan including goals for
Community Outreach. Commissioner Pike suggested adding a goal concerning
Disaster Preparedness. The Commission agreed to create another ad hoc
subcommittee called Senior Disaster Preparedness and will make it official at the
November meeting.
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Recreation Superintendent Miller reviewed the goals for the Transportation
Subcommittee. Chairperson Vance will research additional ideas regarding Senior
Housing and email them to Recreation Superintendent Miller.
Recreation Superintendent Miller will prepare the 2005-2006 work plan and the
Commission will do the final adoption of that work plan at the October Meeting.
9. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Tillotson announced her new additional Tai Chi class at the Senior
Center.
Commissioner Harp reviewed a news piece involving Governor Schwarzenegger.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Miller noted the success of the Out and About Program
with 56 passengers, 29 drivers, and 5 on the waitlist. She also requested
suggestions for guest speakers for the October meeting. Commissioner Tillotson
stated she would forward speaker information for a Hospice 5 Wishes presentation.
Senior Center Manager Goodsell noted that she and Senior Center staff had applied
for a Transportation Award with the Beverly Foundation of $5000.00 and will learn
the results in December.
10. ADJOURNMENT
A. The meeting adjourned at 2:41 p.m.
NEXT MEETING FRIDAY, October 28, 2005 AT 1:00 P.M.
ENCINITAS COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER
1140 Oakcrest Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
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