2000-01-21
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: January 21, 2000; 1 :00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Hartley called the meeting to order at 1 :00 p.m.
Present:
Chairperson Hartley, Vice Chairperson Lee Vance (1 :10 p.m.),
Commissioners Kathleen Vance, Mastro, Norling, Small (1: 15 p.m.)
Also
Present:
Recreation Superintendent Alexander and Administrative Secretary
Dakovich.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A Approval of minutes of regular meeting November 19, 1999.
MSC COMMISSIONER MASTRO MOVED, COMMISSIONER NORLING SECONDED
TO APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 1999.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-0.
5. PRESENTATION
None.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A Status Report on Project C.AR.E.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the November and December
Statistical Reports and noted that Faye Workman, Project C.AR.E. Coordinator,
had reported an increased interest in the Vial of Life Program, had attended the
Target Store Senior Day, and the County's Aging and Independent Services
(AI.S.) was meeting with the City to discuss their assistance as partners in the
program. was available from them. She also advised that the Project C.AR.E.
computer had been upgraded by AI.S.
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Chairperson Hartley noted that 23 new Project C.AR.E. contacts had been
made since the last report.
B. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that she had met with the interior
design consultant, as well as the Senior Citizen Commission Sub-Committee to
finalize interior design on the Senior section of the facility. She invited the
Commission to review the materials she had brought to the meeting, which would
be used in senior areas. She further noted that the 100% drawings had been
returned to the architect for revisions and updates and that staff is currently
reviewing building specifications.
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 - Commissioner Mastro noted she had met with
Chairperson Hartley regarding outreach information, and also advised that C.athy
Brendel, City of Vista would be available to make a Commission presentation on
senior transportation during an upcoming meeting.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION AGREED TO HEAR A PRESENTATION
BY CATHY BRENDEL ON SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AT THE
FEBRUARY 18, 2000 MEETING.
Chairperson Hartley advised that one of the responsibilities of the Outreach
Information Ad Hoc Sub-Committee was to help distribute the Senior Services
Directories. Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave Commissioner Mastro a
list of sites where directories are currently made available.
New Senior Center Operations Review - Recreation Superintendent Alexander
distributed copies of the updated Senior Center Survey and advised there were
several items on the survey that required confirmation (budgets, meal services).
She also noted that no information had been received from Poway or Lemon
Grove.
Chairperson Hartley reviewed his handout on the County's ALS. nutrition and
transportation contracts and referred to Paragraph #3 which stated that according
to information he had received "the City of Encinitas could propose that contract be
taken over by the City at the time of opening of the New Center". He noted that
the Commission should discuss this information and make a recommendation to
City Council.
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Recreation Superintendent Alexander clarified further the direction the
Commission should take regarding a recommendation to City Council.
Chairperson Hartley suggested that this item be agendized for the February
meeting for discussion and to finalize direction on Senior Center operations.
Transportation Review - Commissioners Mastro and Small met with Kathy
Brendel, City of Vista, to discuss senior transportation needs and how City of Vista
has met those needs with the program they provide. The discussion also included
suggestions on how to identify community needs, as well as available funding.
Senior Housing Review - Vice Chairperson Lee Vance advised he had met with
Chairperson Hartley and Commissioner Kathleen Vance regarding senior housing
and distributed the Ad Hoc Sub-Committee's goals and objectives for Commission
review and comment.
Council Contact Review - no report.
New Senior Center Foundation - An announcement was made regarding the
upcoming Encinitas Follies, February 13, at La Paloma Theater and the special
drawing to be held at that time.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A Status Report on Senior Citizen Commission Appointments.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the staff report on Senior Citizen
Commission appointments and advised five applicants have applied to date. She
also advised that recently appointed Commissioner Alice Williams had resigned for
personal reasons.
B. Information and Discussion on the 2000 Senior Information Fair.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander noted the date, location, and criteria for the
event and the possibility that some classrooms at the site may be available for the
event. St. John's Catholic Church has been reserved for Thursday, May 18.
Additionally, she discussed the concept of increasing the fees for commercial
vendors.
Chairperson Hartley asked how the current fees compared with fees charged by
other cities.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander suggested that the fees remain the same
unless research determines that other communities are charging higher fees.
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IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION AGREED.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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A Commissioners
Chairperson Hartley asked if any Commission member was interested in joining
the North County Senior Coalition and attending a monthly meeting. There was no
response.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander distributed information on United Way and
Census 2000.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.