2003-02-21
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting Date: February 21, 2003, 1:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Vance called the meeting to order at 1:12 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Vance, Commissioners Hentz, Moldenhauer, Blaylock,
and Harp.
Also
Present: Recreation Superintendent Miller and Administrative Secretary
Dakovich.
Absent: Vice Chairperson King and Commissioner Small.
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 January 24, 2003.
COMMISSIONER HARP MOVED, COMMISSIONER HENTZ SECONDED TO
APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 24, 2003, WITH
FOLLOWING CORRECTION – PAGE 5A-4 “COMMISSIONER MOLDENHAUER
DID ATTEND THE JANUARY AGING INDEPENDENCE SERVICES MEETING.”
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
6. PRESENTATION
None.
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7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Recreation Superintendent Miller referred the Commission to the January report,
and noted several new participants.
Commissioner Moldenhauer reported that she had contacted several agencies
regarding information on senior medical services provided in North County, but
these agencies were unable to provide specific information. She noted County
Public Health did provide a web-site (which she would e-mail to Commissioners)
that provides information on the entire County.
B. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Superintendent Miller noted the Community and Senior Center was one
year old, and growing by leaps and bounds. She noted several new senior
programs are being offered at the Center and distributed flyers.
Chairperson Vance asked if figures were available on the growth of the various
programs at the Center.
Recreation Superintendent Miller said that figures were maintained on a monthly
basis and she would prepare information for the next Commission meeting.
Commissioner Hentz noted the majority of senior programs currently offered take
place in the morning, and suggested that programming could continue until 5 p.m.
Commissioner Blaylock noted the program, Current Events, was being offered at the
Senior Center and asked if it was well attended.
Commissioner Hentz advised that the program began in November, with low
attendance, however, since the Holidays, attendance has grown. Attendees are
encouraged to bring two ideas for discussion and items are drawn at random.
C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Outreach Information Program,
Senior Housing Review, Transportation Review), and Representative
Reports.
Outreach Information
– Commissioner Hentz advised that the Outreach
Information Ad Hoc Sub-committee had scheduled another Forum, to be held
April 30 at 12:30 p.m., at the Senior Center.
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Commissioner Harp advised the Senior Video was a work in progress and
moving smoothly.
Transportation Review
– No report, however, Commissioner Blaylock advised that
she had attended both the November and December SANDAG Transportation
Meetings and disabled senior issues take precedent over any other senior issues.
Chairperson Vance distributed information on the new North County Transit District
(NCTD) FAST (curb-to-curb) program and their Breeze service to the Senior Center.
Senior Housing Review –
Chairperson Vance advised that the groundbreaking
ceremony for Mercy Cantebria Homes (a 44 unit low income senior housing project)
had been held recently and suggested that Mandy Mills, City Housing and Grants,
be invited to the next Commission meeting to discuss current and future plans for
senior housing/low income projects. He further noted that he would continue his
research on this issue as well.
Chairperson Vance advised he had attended the recent City budget session with
other Commission Chairs and Vice Chairs and had learned, among other things,
that with the reduced State funds, all local City agencies’ would receive reduced
funds as well.
City Council Contact Review
– No report.
New Senior Center Foundation Review
– Commissioner Hentz advised the
Foundation had received and approved a request from Senior Center Manager
Goodsell to subsidize the Senior Information Fair Shuttle Service. She noted that
the Senior Follies were a huge success and a great fundraiser for the Foundation.
She also thanked the San Dieguito Water District for the use of traffic barriers for the
event.
Commissioner Harp distributed copies of a letter from the Senior Center Foundation
regarding room rental charges at the Community and Senior Center. He noted the
Foundation recommendation to City Council that they approve a $1.00 per year
lease to allow the Foundation to meet at the Center.
COMMISSIONER HARP MOVED, COMMISSIONER HENTZ SECONDED TO
SUPPORT THE SENIOR FOUNDATION RECOMMENDATION AS NOTED.
Recreation Superintendent Miller advised that City Council had set the policy for
room rental fees, and suggested a memo from the Senior Citizen Commission be
directed to Council regarding any support for changes to the current policy.
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Commissioner Harp commented that he doubted other organizations whose sole
fund raising function served them, would charge a room rental fee. He noted that all
funds raised are directed to the Senior Center.
Recreation Superintendent Miller advised that all Community and Senior Center
room rental fees are deposited in an account that is designated to support the
Center.
Commissioner Hentz noted there are senior activities held at the Center that do not
pay a room rental fee.
Recreation Superintendent Miller advised those activities referred to are actually
classes or activities that are part of the Senior Center programming.
THE COMMISSION VOTED TO SUPPORT SENIOR CENTER FOUNDATION
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL THAT THEY APPROVE A $1.00 PER
YEAR LEASE OR OTHER LEGITIMATE TOOL TO ALLOW THE FOUNDATION
TO MEET AT THE CENTER ON THOSE DAYS AND TIMES SPECIFIED FOR A
DOLLAR OR LESS, IN RECOGINITION OF THE FOUNDATION’S PAST AND
CONTINUING CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THE SENIOR
CENTER. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0
Aging and Independence Services Review –
Commissioner Moldenhauer
attended the recent meeting and advised the entire agenda referred to funding
needs and budgets.
Commissioner Hentz questioned the value of the meetings, and noted they seldom
address North County issues.
Chairperson Vance suggested distributing copies of the agenda/minutes to
Commissioners for review for items of interest and determining at that time whether
to attend.
Commissioner Moldenhauer advised it was not necessary to attend the meetings,
and suggested contacting Pam Smith, Aging Independence Services office, for
information.
D. Status Report on 2003 Senior Fair
Recreation Superintendent Miller advised she had provided Special Events
Coordinator Miller with the information provided by the Commission, including the
need for a Spanish flyer, similar to last year, the possibility of providing box lunches,
holding the dance on Fair Day from 1-3 p.m. with a $2.00 charge and holding the
raffle during the dance.
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E. Status Report on Senior Commission Appointments
Recreation Superintendent Miller advised that four Commission appointments were
made that included Lee Vance, Joel King, Don Kennard and Christine Tillotson.
The new members Kennard and Tillotson will attend the March meeting.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Update on Countywide Senior Commission Meetings.
Commissioner Blaylock advised she had attended the recent meeting in Chula
Vista, which had a great set-up, good food with about 5-6 cities in attendance. She
noted the Senior Center is beautiful with many senior service agencies housed at
the Center; also noted metered parking at 10 cents. She further advised she would
continue to attend these meetings.
Recreation Superintendent Miller announced that the next meeting is scheduled in
April in Oceanside.
9. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Moldenhauer advised the Commission that she had not reapplied for
her position on the Commission, due to limited time on her part. She noted she
would still like to assist with special projects and programs.
Chairperson Vance and the Commission thanked Commissioner Moldehauer for her
service.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Miller noted that the Community Services Department
name has been officially changed to Parks & Recreation Department, with Phil
Cotton appointed the Department’s Director. She distributed copies of the new
Organizational Chart to the Commission. She also noted the upcoming Mayor’s
Breakfast for Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons to be held February 25.
Recreation Superintendent Miller thanked Commissioner Moldenhauer for her
service and presented her with a bouquet of tulips.
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Chairperson Vance adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m.
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