2002-01-25
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: January 25, 2002; 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
Norling, Hentz, anti King.
Also
Present:
Recreation Superintendent Alexander and Administrative Secretary
Dakovich.
Absent:
Commissioners Small and Blaylock.
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 November 16,2001.
MSC VICE CHAIRPERSON VANCE MOVED, COMMISSIONER KING SECONDED
TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 16, 2001 MEETING. MOTION
CARRIED. 5-0.
6. PRESENTATION
None.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Chairperson Hartley reviewed the November and December reports, and
advised that Project Coordinator Joyce Munro, continues her updating of all
Project C.A.R.E. files as well as distribution of the Project C.A.R.E. brochures.
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B. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reported that all was ready for the Grand
Opening weekend, January 25,26, and 27. She also distributed flyers on various
programs to be offered at the Senior Center, as well as a calendar of events for
February:- She-fu rtheradvisedthatuatrial-sen ior .Iu nchwou IdbeuhelduFebruaryn8,
the entire Center would be open to the public on February 11, a special February
14 Valentine Senior Lunch has been planned, the Center would be closed
February 18 (President's Day) and Center facility use applications would be
available February 19.
Vice Chairperson Vance requested an update on gym use.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that open play was planned for
February, and noted that a gymnasium facility use schedule was being prepared.
Commissioner Norling asked the maximum capacity of the Center.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised maximum occupancy was
approximately 1500 people. She also reviewed the planned activities for the
Grand Opening Weekend at the Center that included Friday night, Saturday and
Sunday. She thanked the Commission for their efforts, support and
encouragement.
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 - No report.
New Senior Center Operations Review - VICE CHAIRPERSON VANCE
MOVED, COMMISSIONER KING SECONDED TO TERMINATE THE NEW
SENIOR CENTER OPERATIONS REVIEW SUB-COMMITTEE. MOTION
CARRIED. 5-0.
Transportation Review - Commissioner King advised he had a meeting
scheduled with Cathy Brendel, City of Vista, to discuss that city's "Out and About"
Program.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that the Commission had received a
presentation on the "Out and About" Program some time ago and any updated
information would be helpful. She further noted that City Council had approved a
mileage reimbursement program for volunteer drivers of seniors similar to Vista
program.
Senior Housing Review - No report. Commissioner Hentz read a recent
newspaper article suggesting the use of the old Senior Center as a facility for the
homeless.
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Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised the old Senior Center may not be
available for use as a homeless center, the facility belongs to the church. The
church is reviewing different ways to use the facility.
Vice ChairpersonVancenoted recent newspaper article that chastised North
County cities for not providing ample low-income housing.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander asked if a current list of existing and
proposed low-income housing was prepared yet. She requested Vice Chairperson
Vance provide a draft list of low income housing at the next Commission meeting.
Vice Chairperson Vance advised he had a partial list he was working on and would
provide it to Commissioners at the next meeting, and noted that the City does not
have a concise list available.
Aging Independence Services - Commissioner Hentz advised she was not able
to attend the AIS meetings held in December and January, however, distributed
and briefly reviewed the information and minutes from those meetings.
City Council Contact - No report.
Commissioner Hentz requested the Commission return to the Outreach Sub-
Committee report and she reviewed the recent Senior meeting she attended in EI
Cajon. She advised the meeting included representatives from Oceanside, Vista,
EI Cajon, Coronado, La Mesa and Chula Vista. She noted the various cities are
currently working on similar concerns, which include senior transportation,
housing, and care giving. She further advised that the next meeting has been
scheduled for April 25 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the City of Oceanside. She also shared
the following information: the attending cities asked that Commission minutes be
shared; all the attending cities but Encinitas hold their meetings in the morning.
New Senior Center Foundation - Chairperson Hartley gave a brief report on the
upcoming Follies, to be held February 10. He also noted the need for volunteers
to assist with handicap access at the Senior Center.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed information provided by the City's
Risk Manager on providing handicap access to the Center, and explained this
process needed further review before implementation.
D. Discussion on Holiday Parade Participation._
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the staff report and requested
input from the Commission.
All the Commissioners who participated in the parade enjoyed themselves and
thanked the Holiday Parade Committee for a job well done.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on 2002 Senior Information Fair.
- Recreation Superintendent-Alexander reviewed-the-staff-report; noting-theuSenior-
Information Fair would be held in the new Center gymnasium, as well as using
several of the rooms for health oriented information and presentations, with
dancing to live music in the Banquet Hall from 1-3 p.m. She distributed a draft
flyer advertising the event for Commission comments. She also noted that no half
tables would be assigned this year as everyone will be given a full table; explained
the proposed increase in booth fees, which would be used to expand and upgrade
the event at the new Center.
Chairperson Hartley asked how the proposed increase in fees compared with
similar events at other cities.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander noted the proposed fees maybe higher than
other cities, however, our Senior Information Fair was highly popular and exhibitors
have expressed it is the best one they attend.
Commissioner King asked if the Fair made money or just broke even.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised the fees received help the event
break even and help with what can be provided.
Commissioner Hentz suggested that in the Senior Lunch section on the flyer to
add that reservations are required and to list the number to call.
Chairperson Hartley volunteered to be the Commission representative and meet
with Special Events Coordinator Pam Miller regarding planning of the Fair and final
review of the flyer.
IN CONSENSUS, (5-0), THE COMMISSION AGREED TO SENIOR
INFORMATION FAIR FEES OF $20 FOR NON PROFIT VENDORS AND $65
FOR COMMERCIAL VENDORS.
9. COMMISSIONER'S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner King advised that St. John's Church was holding a blood drive
today.
Chairperson Hartley noted there are three Senior Citizen Commission openings
and applications are available from the City Clerk's office. He will not be
reapplying.
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B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander announced the applicants who had applied
to the Senior Commission.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
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