2000-07-21
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: July 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, Commissioners
Cesare, Small, Norling, Mastro.
Also
Present:
Recreation Superintendent Alexander and Program Assistant
Burgess.
Absent:
Commissioner Kathleen Vance.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. CHANGES TO AGENDA
None.
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of minutes of regular meeting June 16, 2000.
MSC COMMISSIONER SMALL MOVED, COMMISSIONER MASTRO SECONDED TO
APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 2000. MOTION
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6. PRESENTATION
A. Presentation on Consumer Fraud Schemes by Trisha Menschint, Crime
Prevention Unit, San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Chairperson Hartley welcomed Trisha Menschint to the Commission meeting.
Trisha Menschint gave a brief overview on her responsibilities as part of the
Crime Prevention Unit for the Sheriff's Department and presented an informative
film on telephone fraud. She also distributed information prepared by the
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Sheriff's Department on various confidence "con" games that have proven
successful in areas of the county.
Chairperson Hartley thanked Trisha Menschint for the presentation.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the June Statistical Report and
reported that the Project C.A.R.E. Coordinator had advised that the City of
Solana Beach will start a Project C.A.R.E. program as well as one starting up in
Carlsbad, by an outside agency to handle the program operations.
B. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that construction trailers and
security fencing would be on-site next week, with August 7 the projected start date
for grading. She also announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the facility
would be held August 25 at 3:30 p.m. with all Commissioners invited to attend.
She further noted construction should take approximately one year, with a
proposed Grand Opening - October, 2001.
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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 Small noted that senior transportation
issues were being addressed and noted two NCTD (North County Transit District)
contacts - Phyllis Hall, Community Relations Representative and Stefan Marks,
Manager of Service Development will make a presentation at the September
Commission meeting. Another flyer will be prepared to promote the presentation
to the public.
New Senior Center Operations Review - no report.
Transportation - Commissioner Cesare also advised of the upcoming
Transportation presentation to be held September 15 at 1 :00 p.m. with the
presentation entitled "Transportation Access for Seniors". Commissioner Mastro
advised she would invite Margaret Black to a future Transportation Sub-Committee
meeting.
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Senior Housing Review - Vice Chairperson Lee Vance advised he has been
appointed to the Board of Mercy Charities.
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New Senior Center Foundation - Commissioner Mastro advised no Foundation
meeting was held in July, however, she did report that the Foundation had
received $3500 from recent local elementary school performances and a County
grant for $2500 to be used for a program to assist seniors in accessing the Center.
Council Contact Review - Chairperson Hartley advised City Council had
approved the Senior Center Operations budget at their recent meeting.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on Encinitas Day Participation.
Commissioner Norling suggested having information on the Community and
Senior Center available at the event.
Chairperson Hartley advised the Senior Center Foundation had sent in an
application for the event.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander requested the Commission review the
Commissioner volunteer needs for the day of the event and finalize sign ups at the
September meeting.
9. COMMISSIONER'S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Chairperson Hartley advised of his upcoming historical book sale in conjunction
with the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet event.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander noted the senior information available in the
North County times under the "Golden Years". She also advised the Holiday
Parade Committee had selected their Grand Marshal - Mac Hartley and he had
accepted. She further noted the City Manager will be hold his quarterly breakfast
meeting September 12 at 7:30 a.m. for all Commission Chairpersons and Vice
Chairpersons.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 2:33 p.m.
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