2001-10-19
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: October 19, 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, Commissioners
Norling, Hentz, King, Small (1 :30), and Blaylock.
Also
Present:
Recreation SuperintendentAlexander and Administrative Secretary
Dakovich.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Marty Dare, 1305 Union Plaza Ct., Oceanside (representing San Diego County
Aging and Independence Services) - introduced himself and reviewed the various
opportunities available thorugh the Agency including Outreach and Education.
George Hoshide, 660 Second St., #C, Encinitas (Ukulele instructor) shared his
interest in holding ukulele classes at the new Center.
4. CHANGES TO AGENDA
None.
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of minutes of regular meeting September21 , 2001.
MSC VICE CHAIRPERSON VANCE MOVED, COMMISSIONER KING SECONDED
TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2001 MEETING. MOTION
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6. PRESENTATION
A. Presentation on Senior Fraud by Commissioner Blaylock.
Commissioner Blaylock thanked the Commission for this opportunity to present
information on Senior Fraud. She reviewed scam operations that are being
perpetrated on the public and noted that homebound seniors appear to be the
most vulnerable to scams. She noted that a current scam, which originated in
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Los Angeles County, involves the use of persons wearing stolen utility uniforms
and accessing your home on the pretense of checking your utilities. She
advised that no utility company would come to your home without being called.
She also reviewed several other scam scenarios to access a person's home
and/or property and reminded everyone to stay aware and alert.
Chairperson Hartley thanked Commissioner Blaylock for her presentation.
7. OLD BUSINESS
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A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the September report, and
advised that Project C.A.R.E. Coordinator Joyce Munro was updating all Project
C.A.R.E. files before they are moved to the new Senior Center. She noted there
were records on over 800 participants that were being updated.
B. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that carpet was being: installed in
the Senior Center; concrete was being poured at facility entrance; acoustical
paneling had been installed in all rooms. She further advised that the January
grand opening date would be announced shortly. She also noted that the Center .
Managers have been hired and the interview process would continue until all
staffing is complete. She distributed a chart on Senior Center operations for
Commission information. She reiterated that the Senior Citizen Commission would
continue to review City-wide senior issues such as housing, transportation, and
senior services. The Commission meetings would be held at City Hall. She also
advised that the City would provide five computers for the Center (computers
became available due to need for office space at City Hall).
C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Outreach Information Program,
Senior Housing Review, New Senior Center Operations Review,
Transportation Review), and Representative Reports.
Transportation Review - Commissioner King advised he is endeavoring to
contact Encinitas Ranch Shopping Center management to discuss and
recommend the possibility of transportation from the North County Transit District
(NCTD) bus stop on EI Camino Real into the Center during the Holidays to assist
seniors with their shopping.
Commissioner Blaylock offered to also investigate the use of a van at the NCTD
bus stop and suggested if the details for this type service could not be worked out
for this Holiday season, perhaps something for next year, with departures from the
Senior Center to the Shopping Center.
Senior Housing Review - Vice Chairperson Vance distributed the report he
prepared on Senior Housing and reviewed the various statistics. He advised the
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Commission that this information was also available on the Internet at Sandag.org.
Commissioner Hentz asked if additional information on seniors, housing needs,
etc. was available and how it could be located.
Vice Chairperson Vance advised he would contact her and provide additional
information.
Aging Independence Services - Commissioner Hentz advised she was not able
to attend the AIS meeting due to a conflict. Chairperson Hartley was also unable
to attend. Commissioner Small asked to be added to the notification of these
meetings and would participate as an alternate in the event Commissioner Hentz
or Chairperson Hartley were unable to attend.
City Council Contact - Chairperson Hartley advised there was no contact this
past month.
New Senior Center Foundation ,.. Chairperson Hartley advised thatpromotionfor
the Memory Oak Tree wall sculpture, to be located in the lobby of the new Center,
would begin soon, and the Foundation was prepared to handle pledgesfrom$100
to $1 000 for the memory leaves that would be placed on the tree.
Vice Chairperson Vance requested clarification on the leaves -are they memorial
or memory leaves.
Chairperson Hartley advised they are memory leaves for anyone wishing to donate
funds.
Commissioner Blaylock noted the leaves would make a wonderful gift, Christmas,
etc.
Chairperson Hartley advised that a white Yamaha piano is being donated to the
Center.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the donation process for the
Center, and advised the Commission that gifts/donations over $10,000 must be
approved by City Council; under $1 0,000 must receive City Manager approval; and
$1,000 or less would require department staff approval.
Chairperson Hartley noted that the Senior Foundation can accept any and all
donations, however, some may not be suitable for the Center, but might be
suitable for a raffle or other fund raising event. He also noted the upcoming 4th
Annual Follies, February 10, 2002.
Outreach Information - No report.
New Senior Center Operations Review - No report.
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D. Evaluation of Encinitas Day Booth Participation.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the staff report and asked for
additional comments from the Commission.
The Commission responded that they all thought the event went well and were
especially pleased with the location of their booth and the public interest in the
Center.
E. Discussion on Holiday Parade Participation.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the staff report and requested
input from the Commission.
Commissioner Norling advised that he had located two convertibles for
Commission use.
Chairperson Hartley requested informationonthe parade route.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised the Parade route is reviewed
weekly, and construction work has necessitated the Parade length being reduced,
and now will start at F Street and move south.
The Commission advised they are looking forward to the event.
8. NEW BUSINESS
None.
9. COMMISSIONER'S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Small reported on a very successful Pen Pal Program between the
current Encinitas Senior Center and 4th Grade students at Mission Estancia
School, and suggested a program of this type for the new Center.
Commissioner Hentz gave a Site Council meeting report and advised that Dee
Larson, Center Manager had announced that all activities (except the Nutrition
Program) presently held at the Encinitas Senior Center would be finished by
Thanksgiving, in preparation for the move to the new Center.
Chairperson Hartley gave a brief overview of Senior Citizen EXPO Day in
Oceanside. He noted the event was huge and well attended.
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B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander referred to a letter she recently received
from the City of EI Cajon regarding Senior Commissions from the North County
area meeting January 24 from 1 :00 to 2:30 p.m.
Vice Chairperson Vance requested this item be agendized for the November
meeting for further review.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION AGREED TO AGENDIZE THE ITEM FOR
THE NOVEMBER MEETING.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
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