2001-09-21
CITY OF ENCINIT AS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: September 21, 2001; 1 :00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Hartley called the meeting to order at 1 :05 p.m.
Present:
Chairperson Hartley, Vice Chairperson Vance (1: 15 p.m.),
Commissioners Norling, Hentz, King, Small (1 :40), and Blaylock.
Also
Present:
Recreation Superintendent Alexander and Administrative Secretary
Dakovich.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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None.
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of minutes of regular meeting July 27,2001.
MSC COMMISSIONER KING MOVED, COMMISSIONER HENTZ SECONDED TO
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 27,2001 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
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6. PRESENTATION
A. None. The scheduled presentation was cancelled.
Commissioner King suggested a presentation on Elder Abuse for the October
meeting.
Chairperson Hartley suggested a presentation on Senior Scams for the October
meeting. He further noted the importance of receiving information on the
presentation early enough to promote via flyers and local newspapers.
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7. OLD BUSINESS
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Status Report on Project C.AR.E.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the July and August reports, and
advised that the current Project C.AR.E. Coordinator Joyce Munro had agreed
to continue as the Project C.AR.E. Coordinator, when the program moves to the
new Center.
B. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation SuperintendentAlexander advised that construction was continuing at
a good pace, with kitchen equipment being installed, landscaping/parking lot
progressing. She noted that construction could be completed by the end of
October or beginning of November, with a 45-60 day period to set-up and prepare
the facility for a planned grand opening in January or February. She introduced
Christie Goodsell, the recently hired Senior Center Manager, to the Commission
and advised that Christie will be contacting Commission members on both the
operations and senior programs sub-committees regarding meeting dates to
discuss and provide input on these issues.
Commissioner Norling asked if security guards would be necessary at the Center.
Chairperson Hartley advised that the construction company was responsible for
security of the project until turned over to the City, at which time further security
needs could be addressed.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that City Council had approved the
transition of the Aging Independence Services (AI.S.) lunch program to the new
center under the operations of the City. She also noted that Meals on Wheels, a
totally separate non-profit organization and program, will continue to operate out of
the (old senior center) church kitchen.
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 King advised that he and Commissioner
Hentz had visited the current senior center to investigate areas of concern among
seniors and learned that the top two concerns are - Senior Abuse and
Transportation.
Commissioner Blaylock advised she was a volunteer speaker for the Better
Business Bureau and would be happy to arrange a speaking presentation on
senior scams.
Commissioner King suggested that the presentation on elder abuse be given after
the new Senior Center opens.
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Chairperson Hartley emphasized the importance of advertising guest speakers
with press releases and promotional material. He also suggested that he has
found the most effective press release is one that is hand delivered to various local
newspapers.
Commissioner Hentz advised she will FAX promotional material to Recreation
Superintendent Alexander for approval before submitting to the public and will also
post approved material at the current senior center and local mobile home parks.
New Senior Center Operations Review - Recreation Superintendent Alexander
advised that the Sub-Committees on Senior Center Operations and Programs
would be meeting soon to discuss furniture and equipment layout as well as senior
programs.
Chairperson Hartley offered to substitute for anyone who cannot attend upcoming
Sub-Committee meetings.
Transportation Review - Chairperson Hartley advised that the van, donated by
the Senior Center Foundation, would be ordered soon and delivered for the Center
opening and parked at the new Center. City Council accepted the donation of the
van at the August Council meeting. He further noted there had been no recent
meetings on North County transportation needs.
Commissioner King noted that the Taxi Voucher Program (a senior transportation
program) had not been well received by either taxi drivers or service users. The
taxis arrival times are not reliable. Taxi drivers prefer long distance fares.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that City Council had also
approved the Mileage Reimbursement Program, to assist with transportation
needs, whereby volunteers would be reimbursed for driving seniors.
Chairperson Hartley suggested that the Transportation Review Sub-Committee
investigate the possibility of the merchants within the Encinitas Ranch Shopping
Center providing a shuttle service during the Christmas Holidays that would pick-
up passengers at the EI Camino Real bus stops and drive them into the shopping
center to the various major stores, and then return them to the buses.
Commissioner King advised he would follow up on the possibility of merchants
providing a shuttle service at the Shopping Center, and also offered to poll seniors
at the senior center on their interest in such a service.
Commissioner Hentz advised that NCTD (North County Transit District) might have
information on public bus usage to the Shopping Center.
Commissioner Blaylock noted the importance of incentives to encourage the public
to use the bus service.
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Chairperson Hartley asked if Commissioner Blaylock had an interest in joining the
Transportation Review Sub-Committee.
Commissioner Blaylock advised she would definitely like to participate on that Sub-
Committee.
Senior Housing Review - Vice Chairperson Vance advised he would have the
Senior Housing Review Report ready for presentation at the October meeting.
Commissioner Hentz advised that she had recently attended a Senior Coalition
Empowerment Seminar, along with the new Senior Center Manager Christie
Goodsell, and would provide the Commission with a written report on the meeting,
where housing was discussed.
Aging Independence Services Meetings - no report.
City Council Contact - no report.
Chairperson Hartley suggested making announcements of upcoming Senior
Commission guest speakers at City Council meetings during the oral
communications part of the meeting.
New Senior Center Foundation - Chairperson Hartley advised that the
Foundation would soon request that another Commission member become a
Board member of the Foundation to replace Marie Mastro's position.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that a Commission member could
be a Board member but not an officer on that Board.
Chairperson Hartley briefly reviewed the history of the Foundation, their ability to
accept gifts, donations, etc., and noted that Senior Center Manager Christie
Goodsell will be putting together a need/want list for the Foundation to refer to as
they continue to raise funds for the new Center. He also reviewed a County grant
the Foundation had received to help supply the Center with crutches, canes,
wheelchairs, etc.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander noted that both the donated van and grand
piano had been accepted by City Council. She further advised the Commission
that gifts/donations over $1 0,000 must be approved by City Council; under
$10,000 must receive City Manager approval; and $1,000 or less would require
department staff approval.
Chairperson Hartley also noted the ticket sales for an upcoming drawing to win
$100, with all proceeds going to the Foundation. Pledges will be accepted for
individual oak leafs to adorn a tree sculpture on the wall that will be in the Senior
Center lobby, also sponsored by the Foundation. Pledges and donations will be
used to help with Center needs.
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D. Review Encinitas Day Booth Participation.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the staff report and
Commissioner's work schedule for Encinitas Day.
Chairperson Hartley advised he would confirm with Margaret Black her attendance
and the use of her canopy.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised she would have senior information,
including flyers, available for pickup on Thursday before the event, to be displayed
at the booth.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A Discussion on Holiday Parade Participation.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the staff report and noted the
impact the current streetscape project may have on the parade route.
Chairperson Hartley asked if the Commission would like to participate in the
Holiday Parade.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION AGREED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
PARADE.
Commissioner Norling advised he would research availability of vehicles.
Recreation SuperintendentAlexander asked how many Commissioners would be
available that date to participate in the actual Parade and was advised that six
Commission members would be available.
9. COMMISSIONER'S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Commissioners
Commissioner Blaylock advised she looked forward to working with the
Commission on various senior issues.
Commissioner Norling requested information on plans for the grand opening of the
Community and Senior Center.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that the grand opening would be a
three-day event, with a VIP reception on Friday night, a community day with ribbon
cutting, entertainment, refreshments, and Center tours, etc. planned for Saturday,
and a special Senior brunch and recognition ceremony scheduled for Sunday.
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B. Staff
Recreation SuperintendentAlexander noted the Volunteer Recognition Dinner,
tonight at Quail Gardens, to thank the various Commissions for their efforts. She
also noted the upcoming City Manager's Breakfast would be held October 9 or
October 23 at 7:30 a.m., Coco's Restaurant, for Chair and Vice Chairpersons of
City Commissions.
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
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