2002-04-19
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: April 19, 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
Lee Org, 519 S. Willowspring - spoke on several senior issues, including Senior
Ballroom Dancing, the need for a senior citizen on City Council and the need for
affordable senior housing.
4. CHANGES TO AGENDA
None.
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of minutes of regular meeting March 22, 2002.
MSC COMMISSIONER KING MOVED, COMMISSIONER HENTZ SECONDED TO
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 22, 2002 MEETING. MOTION
CARRIED. 7-0.
6. PRESENTATION
None.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the March report and noted that
the Project C.A.R.E. Coordinator was updating participant information and
completing data entry for the program.
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B. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reported on several items that need to be
addressed at the Senior Center, including the Aging & Independence Services
(AcLS.) contract and AJ.S, GrantFunc:Hng~uShenoted thaHhe current-Senior
Lunch Program budget is available to approximately 75 people per day, however,
due to the success of the program and requests from seniors, it is recommended
that the program be increased to 90 people.
Commissioner Hentz requested further information on how the increase in meals
served can be accomplished.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the process and advised that a
proposal had been submitted to Aging & Independence Services for additional
meal money and full transportation support for one year. ALS. is currently
evaluating the proposal.
Both Commissioner King and Commissioner Small noted that currently seniors are
being turned away from the lunch program.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander suggested the Commission consider writing
a letter to ALS. advising them of our funding needs for the senior lunch program.
Commissioner Harp requested clarification on the formula used by ALS. to
determine amount of funding provided for senior meals.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that the formula was not tax or
population based, and appeared to be based on specific center's track record, and
ALS. develops the formula. As the Senior Center lunch program grows, hopefully
the funding situation would improve.
Vice Chairperson Vance suggested this item be researched further and brought
back to the next meeting. He also recommended that a letter be written to Pam
Smith, .Director, Aging & Independence Services regarding our need for additional
funding for the senior lunch program.
MSC VICE CHAIRPERSON VANCE MOVED, COMMISSIONER HARP SECONDED
TO DIRECT CHAIRPERSON TO WRITE LETTER, WITHIN ONE WEEK, TO
PAM SMITH, DIRECTOR, AGING & INDEPENDENCE SERVICES,
REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR THE SENIOR LUNCH
PROGRAM AND DIRECT RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT ALEXANDER TO
RESEARCH A.I.S. FISCAL FUNDING AND RETURN WITH INFORMATION FOR
THE COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
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The Commission discussed several reservation options for the senior lunch
program, however due to time constraints, Vice Chairperson Vance suggested the
discussion be continued to the next meeting.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed several programs being offered at
the Center, including Tap Dance, Yoga, and Bridge.
Commissioner King noted Recreation Superintendent Alexander would not be
attending the May meeting.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that Recreation Coordinator Pam
Miller would attend in her place and also noted the possibility of a speaker from
Aging & Independence Services may be available for the May meeting.
C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Outreach Information Program,
Senior Housing Review, Transportation Review), and Representative
Reports.
Outreach Information - Commissioners King and Hentz have meeting planned
with Senior Center Manager Christie Goodsell and will bring information back to
the Commission on various senior needs, as well as suggestions for guest
speakers.
Transportation Review - Commissioner Blaylock advised she had drafted a letter
to the North County Transit District regarding the establishment of a bus stop at
the Community and Senior Center, however, she wanted the Transportation
Review Sub-Committee and staff to review the letter before mailing.
Senior Housing Review - Vice Chairperson Vance reported he had located the
senior housing contracts he wanted to research and would be reviewing these
contracts with Ron Barefield, HCD.
Commissioner King noted the organization, Habitat for Humanity, builds affordable
housing and is currently building several homes in Encinitas.
Vice Chairperson suggested the Outreach Sub-Committee contact and invite a
representative from Habitat for Humanity to speak at an upcoming meeting.
Aging & Independence Services - Commissioner Hentz advised she was not
able to attend the recent Aging Forum, held April 3, however, ALS. will be mailing
her information on the Forum and she will provide copies for the Commission.
She also reported on a recent ALS. program on Ombudsmen and Long Term
Care needs and suggested that speakers present both these subjects at the
Senior Center.
City Council Contact - No report.
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New Senior Center Foundation - Commissioner Hentz reported on an upcoming
Foundation fund raiser in June.
Vice Chairperson Vance suggested that Sub-Committee assignments be
addressed at this time. The following assignments were made:
AD HOC SUB-COMMITTEES
Community Outreach
Charles Harp
cTometta Hentz
Joel King
Zoe Blaylock
Rose Moldenhauer
Transportation
Senior Housing
Lee Vance
Bess Small
COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES
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City Council/Commission Contacts
Chair
Vice Chair
New Senior Center Foundation
T ometta Hentz
Representative to New Senior Center
Nutrition Council
T ometta Hentz
Rose Moldenhauer
Program Advisory Committee
T ometta Hentz
Zoe Blaylock
Aging & Independence Services
T ometta Hentz
Bess Small, Alternate
Rose Moldenhauer, Alternate
Zoe Blaylock, Alternate
D. Update on the 2002 Senior Information Fair.
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Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised the Commission she had flyers and
posters for community distribution and also reviewed the booth vendor list and
noted there were going to be 4-5 presenters, with the Tami Thomas Band playing
for afternoon dancing. She also noted the senior lunch that day was full, however,
snacks would be available. She further advised that several raffle prizes had been
received.
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Commissioners recommended additional food/snacks be served during the lunch
hour, since the nutrition lunch was already full.
Commissioner Harp advised he had a contact that might be interested in providing
T-shirts for the Fair. He will follow up and advise.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the Senior Information Fair
Commissioner assignments.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A Nomination and Election of Commission Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the nomination and election
process, and asked for nominations.
Commissioner King nominated Vice Chairperson Vance for Chairperson,
Commissioner Blaylock seconded the nomination. As there were no other
nominations, Recreation Superintendent Alexander called for the vote. Vice
Chairperson Vance was elected Chairperson by a vote of 6-0.
Commissioner Hentz nominated Commissioner King for Vice Chairperson,
Commissioner Blaylock seconded the nomination. As there were no other
nominations, Recreation Superintendent Alexander called for the vote.
Commissioner King was elected Vice Chairperson by a vote of 6-0.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander noted the upcoming City Manager's
quarterly breakfast meeting for the City's Chairs and Vice Chairs and gave
invitations to Chairperson Vance and Vice Chairperson King.
B. Presentation and Discussion on Senior Video Project.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander briefly reviewed the history of the senior
video and requested that the Commission view the film and provide comments.
Commissioner Harp suggested a new ten-minute video.
Commissioner Small noted need for updated video.
Commissioner Moldenhauer suggested that introductions on the video wasted
valuable time.
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Commissioner Blaylock noted there is a wider variety of senior activities that
should be included in an updated video.
Commissioner Hentz suggested that the content of the video be determined by the
audience we are trying to reach.
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Vice Chairperson King suggested less historical information, and a greater
emphasis on seniors.
Chairperson Vance noted the need for an updated video and suggested
. agendizing-for a future meeting to brainstorm ideas,.structure-ofvideo, focus. and
marketing.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander suggested that the Outreach Ad Hoc Sub-
Committee meet and review target group, marketing, etc. and bring information
back to the Commission. She noted the first video project took one year from start
to finish.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION AGREED TO PROCEED WITH THE
PROCESS FOR A SENIOR VIDEO UPDATE.
9. COMMISSIONER'S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Commissioners
Commissioner Blaylock advised she had met with a potential guest speaker
(Senior Gardening) and would arrange to have her or her substitute speak to the
Commission in the near future.
Commissioner Hentz suggested that the. Commission send a note to Mrs. Org,
who spoke today during oral communications, and thank her for her ideas.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander distributed Senior Information Fair flyers and
the new Commission telephone list.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
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