1999-11-19
( CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: November 19, 1999; 1 :00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
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Chairperson Hartley called the meeting to order at 1: 15 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Hartley, Vice Chairperson Lee Vance, Commissioners
Mastro, Norling, Small, Williams.
Also
Present: Recreation Superintendent Alexander and Program Assistant"
Burgess.
Absent: Commissioner Kathleen Vance
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of minutes of regular meeting October 15, 1999.
MSC COMMISSIONER MASTRO MOVED, COMMISSIONER SMALL SECONDED TO
APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1999. MOTION
CARRIED. 6-0.
5. PRESENTATION
Welcome new Commissioner.
The Commission and Recreation Superintendent Alexander welcomed the new
Commissioner Alice Williams to the me~ting.
Commissioner Williams reviewed/her experiences and interest in working with the
Senior Commission and thanked the Commissioners for their welcome.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
( A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
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Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the October Statistical Report
and advised that the current Project C.A.R.E Coordinator Christina Linehan had
retired. She introduced Faye Workman, the new Project C.A.R.E. Coordinator.
Chairperson Hartley welcomed Faye Workman and gave a brief overview on
Project C.A.R.E. He further advised that the Commission/City will continue to
oversee printing of the Project C.A.R.E. brochure.
Chairperson Hartley advised that Agenda Item 7 A will be heard next and
introduced Andy King, owner of property for the proposed Sunrise Assisted
Living project.
7 A. Presentation by Sunrise Assisted Living regarding proposed Community on
Rancho Santa Fe Road, Olivenhain.
Mr. King reviewed the proposed project and clarified the differences between
residential and medical facilities and the services offered by both. He introduced
Bob MacNamara, Sunrise Assisted Living representative.
Mr. MacNamara gave a brief background on the company, Sunrise Assisted
Living, based in Virginia and noted the 130 facilities they manage throughout the
country. He noted the community need for this type of facility and reviewed the
services that would be available.
Commissioner Mastro asked the size of the units and if the proposed project
would be multi-storied. She further inquired if subsidized units would be offered.
Mr. MacNamara advised the units would be approximately 750 square feet, with
rooms varying in size from 325-550 square feet, and the building itself would be
1-2 story. He further advised there would be no subsidized units available or
offered.
Commissioner Norling requested clarification on payments for units.
Mr. MacNamara responded that residents would buy into the unit at a monthly
rate, based on size.
Chairperson Hartley asked what those costs would be?
Mr. MacNamara responded that costs would range from $1800 to $4500 per
month.
Commissioner Vance thanked Mr. MacNamara for his presentation and
emphasized the need for this type of facility in the community.
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B. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised 100% plans are currently in
Department plan check, that the process will take several weeks to finish, and then
the bid process will begin. She further noted the Senior Sub-Committee had met
and reviewed carpet, colors, etc. (noted using City Council approved color
scheme). She further advised that the anticipated start of construction could be
this Spring with a finished facility in Spring, 2001.
C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Outreach Information Program,
Senior Housing Review, New Senior Center Operations Review,
Transportation Review), and Representative Reports.
Outreach Information - no report.
Senior Housing Review - Recreation Superintendent Alexander introduced
Mandy Mills, City of Encinitas Housing/Grant Analyst, who distributed and
reviewed a report on the City of Encinitas Housing and Community Development
Needs for 1999-2005. The report covered all aspects of the City's 5-year plan and.
addressed many of the issues that had concerned the Commission.
Chairperson Hartley thanked Mandy Mills for her presentation.
New Senior Center Operations Review - Recreation Superintendent Alexander
reported on the information received from the two recent surveys that had been
mailed to local Senior Centers on Senior Center operations and the other survey to
local senior groups regarding their use of the proposed Center. The surveys
covered proposed Center usage, types of activities, transportation needs, etc. She
also distributed a draft copy of the proposed Senior Center operations plan.
Chairperson Hartley requested information on a job description for the Senior
Center.
Transportation Review - Commissioner Mastro gave report on transportation she
had received from meeting attendee Margaret Black, who had attended the Aging
Summit, as part of the Transportation Sub-Committee.
Commissioner Williams offered to be part of the Transportation Ad Hoc Sub-
Committee.
Council Contact Review - no report.
New Senior Center Foundation - no report.
D. Discussion on Holiday Parade Participation.
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Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the Commission's participation in
the Parade and asked for comments.
Commissioner Norling noted the need to coordinate vehicles for those participants
who require rides. He also suggested that bell belts be provided for each vehicle
and that next year 5-6 members participate.
The Commission suggested an agenda item for January - Discussion of Senior
Information Fair.
7B. Discussion on cancellation of the December 17, 1999 Senior Citizen Commission
meeting.
MSC VICE CHAIRPERSON LEE VANCE MOVED, COMMISSIONER NORLING
SECONDED TO CANCEL THE DECEMBER SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Chairperson Hartley reported on the California Relay Service, an equipment loan
program for disabled seniors. He also advised that the Older American Act was
undergoing some changes with regards to funding for nutrition, education and
transportation.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander distributed copies of the recently revised
Citywide Trail Map and a copy of the Stein Adult Day Care Center brochure.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:19 p.m.
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