2000-05-19
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: May 19, 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 Vance, Commissioners
Cesare, Small, Norling, Kathleen Vance, Mastro.
Also
Present:
Recreation Superintendent Alexander and Program Assistant
Burgess.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. CHANGES TO AGENDA
None.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of minutes of regular meeting April 21 ,2000.
MSC CHAIRPI:RSON HARTLEY MOVED, COMMISSIONER CESARE SECONDED
TO APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21, 2000, WITH
CORRECTION TO PAGE 5A-2 "WHEELCHAIRS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT"
RATHER THAN WHEELCHAIR RAMP. MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
6. PRESENTATION
A. None.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the April Statistical Report and
noted that the Senior Fair was a good outreach source for the program, which
will be reflected in the May Statistical Report.
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B. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised the project had gone out to bid, with
a bid opening scheduled for May 24 at 2:00 p.m.
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 suggested scheduling a
presentation by North County Lifeline on senior assistance and training for
traveling on public transit for the June or July Commission meeting.
New Senior Center Operations Review - Chairperson Hartley reviewed the
report that will be submitted to City Council on the operation of the new Senior
Center, and the recommendation that the City operate the Center.
Vice Chairperson Lee Vance advised that he supports the report's
recommendations.
Chairperson Hartley reviewed the organizational flow chart and staffing
requirements for the center.
Vice Chairperson Lee Vance noted that the senior and community center are two
separate entities and would require individual staffing.
MSC COMMISSIONER MASTRO MOVED, VICE CHAIRPERSON LEE VANCE
SECONDED TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL THAT THE SENIOR
CENTER AND COMMUNITY CENTER HAVE SEPARATE SUPERVISORS AND
THAT THE COMMISSION ACCEPT THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT AS
PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
Transportation - Commissioner Mastro gave a brief report on a recent
transportation meeting she had attended. She also noted that a Transportation Ad
Hoc Sub-Committee meeting was being scheduled with Commissioners Small and
Kathleen Vance.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander suggested that the Transportation Ad Hoc
Sub-Committee continue to meet and review transportation needs for Encinitas.
Senior Housing Review - Commissioner Kathleen Vance gave a brief report on
current State regulations regarding seniors 55+.
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Chairperson Hartley suggested that the Commission review the Ad Hoc Sub-
Committee and representative assignments and make any necessary changes.
Ad Hoc Sub-Committee appointments:
Outreach/I nformation
Marie Mastro
Bess Small
Mary Jo Cesare
Senior Center Operations
Mac Hartley
Kathleen Vance
Lee Vance
No. County Senior
Transportation Review
Bess Small
Marie Mastro
Mary Jo Cesare
Housing
Lee Vance
Kathleen Vance
Walter Norling
Commission Representatives:
City Council/Commission
Contacts
Mac Hartley
Lee Vance
New Senior Center Foundation
Marie Mastro
Senior Center Plan Review
Mac Hartley
Lee Vance
Events Coordinator
Walter Norling
Bess Small
Recreation Superintendent Alexander recommended that each Sub-Committee
choose a chair and advise Chairperson Hartley.
New Senior Center Foundation - Commissioner Mastro gave a brief report on
Foundation activities.
Council Contact Review - no report.
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D. Evaluation on Senior Information Fair 2000.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that vendor evaluations were being
mailed out and would be reviewed at a later date. The feedback so far from
participants and vendors has been very positive.
Chairperson Hartley suggested that the exhibitor's parking area should be
monitored more closely. He also suggested having sound system speakers in
different locations, and with regard to the raffle - name and phone number on
stub, and no requirement to be present to win. It was recommended to collect
prizes as certificates, so they could be mailed to winners as needed.
8. NEW BUSINESS
None.
9. COMMISSIONER'S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
. B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander thanked the Commission for their assistance
with the Fair. She also distributed information brochures to the Commission.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
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