2002-03-22
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: March 22, 2002; 1 :00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Vice Chairperson Vance called the meeting to order at 1 :00 p.m.
Present:
Vice Chairperson Vance, Commissioners Hentz, Small, Blaylock,
King, Moldenhauer and Harp.
Also
Present:
Recreation Superintendent Alexander and Administrative Secretary
Dakovich.
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 February22, 2002.
MSC COMMISSIONER HENTZ MOVED, COMMISSIONER BLAYLOCK SECONDED
TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 22, 2002 MEETING. MOTION
CARRIED. 7-0.
6. PRESENTATION
A. Welcome New Commissioners.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander and the Commission welcomed the new
Commissioners to the meeting.
The new Commissioners, Rose Moldenhauer and Charles Harp, thanked the
Commission for the welcome and noted their interest in senior concerns and
issues.
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7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the February report and advised
-tl"lattheProjectG~A. R-;E. brochurewasu cu rrently being-updated.-
B. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reported that the Senior Center was doing
well with over 400 counter contacts in February, and as many phone calls. She
also noted that new programs for seniors were in place and a senior van driver
had been hired.
Commissioner Hentz suggested that the Senior Newsletter be published monthly
rather than every other month, and as a cost saving measure, be picked up at the
Senior Center rather than mailed.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that the production and mailing of
the newsletter every other month was due to costs involved.
Commissioner Hentz suggested that the activity sheet could be mailed every
month rather than the entire newsletter.
Commissioner Blaylock suggested the use of e-mail, however, noted that not
every senior has computer access.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander proposed a survey be conducted to
determine how seniors would like to receive their newsletter (i.e.: e-mail, regular
mail, web site, etc.)
Commissioner Harp asked how many senior residential complexes were in the City
and suggested, to save money, that newsletters could be dropped at these sites.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander noted that the largest expense was the
actual production of the newsletter, not the mailing.
C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Outreach Information Program,
Senior Housing Review, Transportation Review), and Representative
Reports.
Outreach Information - Commissioner King looking forward to the upcoming
Senior Information Fair. Commissioner Hentz suggested that guest speakers be
featured at the Senior Center besides at City Hall Senior Commission meetings.
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Recreation Superintendent Alexander recommended working with the Senior
Center Manager to suggest what types of speakers would be appropriate and
reviewsched u ling. options. (perhapsu after the senior I u nch)~
Vice Chairperson Vance suggested the Commission develop an appropriate
speaker's list that can be used by Senior Center management.
Commissioner Blaylock suggested meeting with senior citizens at the Senior
Center to hear their concerns and suggestions for the speaker's list.
Vice Chairperson Vance suggested that the Outreach Sub-Committee could
attend a meeting at the Senior Center with seniors and Senior Center Manager,
and report back to the Commission their needs and concerns.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised the senior video prepared about
5-6 years ago, needs to be updated. She suggested the Commission review the
video at the next meeting to determine what areas need to be addressed.
Transportation Review - Commissioner Hentz reported that the North County
Transit District plan for revising bus routes and schedules in North County had
been postponed until January.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that NCTD planned to draft a letter
to the City regarding conditions necessary for a bus route to pick-up and drop-off in
the Encinitas Senior and Community Center parking lot, as NCTD is researching
this option. Staff will check on status.
Commissioner Blaylock advised she would be willing to write North County Transit
District regarding senior concerns and would e-mail a copy to the Transportation
Review Sub-Committee.
Senior Housing Review - Vice Chairperson Vance reported on five use permits
taken over by the City from the County on low income, senior housing. He also
provided information he had researched on the Greek Orthodox Church and a
permit to build low income unit housing. He advised the Commission that he
would like to continue pursuing information on senior housing and encouraged
Commissioners to e-mail him with information on senior needs.
Commissioner Hentz requested a status report on the Cantebria senior housing
project.
Vice Chairperson Vance reported that building permits had been completed and
the next step would be a submittal to HUD for additional funding. He further
advised that the Ecke family had contributed funding as well as the land and the
City had worked with the developer regarding building requirements.
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Aging Independence Services - Commissioner Hentz advised she was not able
to attend the recent AI.S. meeting, however, provided the Commission with a copy
of the minutes.
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New Senior Center Foundation - No report.
D. Status Report on 2002 Senior Information Fair.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the staff report, and advised that
Senior Information Fair flyers would be distributed at the April Commission
meeting.
Recreation Coordinator Pam Miller reviewed applications she had received for the
Fair and also described the decorations; refreshments to be served and the need
for raffle prizes.. She noted that approximately twenty raffle prizes were suggested
for the Fair and asked that Commissioners approach local businesses for prizes.
Commissioner Blaylock suggested that a survey on senior issues and needs be
prepared and made available at the Fair. She noted that this information would be
very helpful to the Commission and in selecting guest speakers.
Commissioner Moldenhauer asked if tours of the Center would be available the
day of the Fair. She also noted that the Commission had a booth and asked what
the function of a Senior Citizen Commission booth would be at the Fair.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander state the Center will be open for self-guided
tours and advised that the Commission booth would be a site for distribution of
Senior Commission information, Senior Directory brochure survey, etc. She also
reviewed the Senior Information Flyer distribution list.
Recreation Coordinator Miller noted that the flyers and current distribution list
would be available at the April meeting, and that raffle prizes should be secured at
least two weeks before the event.
Commissioner Hentz suggested that a map of the facility be made available to the
public the day of the Fair.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander recommended use of the large floor plan
map of the Center, which could be placed in the lobby, similar to how it was
displayed at the grand opening.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A
Review of Senior Directory Brochure.
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Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the staff report, noted that
updating the Senior Directory had begun and asked if the Commission had any
changes to incorporate into the brochure. She also noted that a new category,
"Assisted Living" would be added to the Housing Section of the brochure.
---eommissionerMoldenhauersuggesteda Iistingoffree-public health-clinIcs fnthe
area.
Commissioner Blaylock suggested listing the Senior Directory on the Web.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander suggested that the Outreach Sub-
Committee meet and discuss and/or design a survey that could include any
interest in use of the Web as a means of communication. She noted we would
need the approved survey form prior to the Senior Information Fair.
9. COMMISSIONER'S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Commissioners
Commissioner Harp noted he is looking forward to working on various senior
issues and concerns.
Commissioner Hentz noted she had attended the recent Nutrition Site Council
Meeting as the Center. She also reported as Senior Center Foundation
information, that thirteen (13) additional leaves have been sold to be placed on the
tree in the Senior Center lobby.
Commissioner Small distributed her new business card she recently received from
the County Ombudsman Program.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander shared information on a new senior
newspaper - Senior Advocate. She also advised she had received a letter from
the City of Oceanside regarding the quarterly County Senior Citizen Commission
meeting to be held April 25, from 1-2:30 p.m. in Oceanside. Commissioners Hentz
and Blaylock will attend the meeting and Commissioner Small will be an alternate.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
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