2002-05-17
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meetingpate: May 17, 2002; 1 :OOp.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Vance called the meeting to order at 1 :06 p.m.
Present:
Chairperson Vance, Vice Chairperson King and Commissioners
Hentz, Small, Blaylock, Moldenhauer and Harp.
Also
Present:
Recreation Coordinator Miller 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 April 19, 2002.
MSC COMMISSIONER HARP MOVED, VICE CHAIRPERSON KING SECONDED TO
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 19, 2002 MEETING WITH CORRECTION
(ADD VICE CHAIRPERSON KING TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH AD HOC SUB-
COMMITTEE). MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
6. PRESENTATION
None.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Recreation Coordinator Miller reviewed the April report and noted three new
clients had signed up this past month.
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Chairperson Vance referred to the computer updating being done by the Project
C.A.R.E. Coordinator and asked if this work had been completed.
Recreation Coordinator Miller responded that to her knowledge all updating of
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Project C.A.R.E. records had been completed.
Chairperson Vance noted the program is currently serving approximately 929
clients (City senior population is approximately 11,000). He suggested that more
seniors would avail themselves of the services offered, if they were aware of the
program.
Commissioner Moldenhauer advised, that in a recent meeting with seniors, very
few knew about Project C.A.R.E. and the services offered. She suggested the
need for a promotional campaign on services available.
CommissionerSlaylock proposed the formation of a Promotional/Marketing Ad
Hoc Sub-Committee to promote senior programs and services. She also
referred to the survey she is preparing for the Senior Information Fair and
suggested the addition of a question regarding interest in Project C.A.R.E.
8. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Coordinator Miller reported on a recent meeting with Recreation
SuperintendentAlexander, Community Services Director (Interim) Cotton and
representatives from North County Transit District and their discussion regarding
bus transportation to and from the Community and Senior Center. They discussed
a potential Center bus stop site and adjusting the current schedule to
accommodate this added stop, however, NCTD advised that all changes must first
be reviewed and approved by the NCTD Board.
Commissioner Blaylock reviewed the letter she was writing to NCTD from the
Commission, regarding the need for a bus stop at the Center, and asked for
Commissioner comments.
Commissioner Harp made several suggestions regarding the letter to NCTD and
noted bus service between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. would not be sufficientfor those
seniors who wanted to stay for lunch and other activities after lunch.
Commissioner Hentz also felt the schedule was too restrictive and would prevent
seniors from enjoying the Center and offered activities.
Chairperson Vance suggested an invitation be extended to NCTD to attend our
next Commission meeting to discuss service needed at the Senior Center as well
as any other issues regarding senior transportation.
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Commissioner Blaylock suggested that the letter to NCTD be held until after the
next meeting, and at that time, could include a thank you as well.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION AGREED TO INVITE NCTD TO THE
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NEXT COMMISSION MEETING AND HOLD THE: NCfOLEfTERUNilLAFiER
THAT MEETING.
Recreation Coordinator Miller 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. She further advised that Recreation SuperintendentAlexander had
written a letter to ALS. requesting clarification on the formulaALS. used to
determine the amount of money made available for senior meals, however, no
reply had been received as yet.
Chairperson Vance suggested that the Commission invite Dee Larson, Nutrition
Site Coordinator at the Senior Center, to speak at the next Commission meeting to
discuss the issue of senior lunches.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION AGREED TO INVITE THE NUTRITION
SITE COORDINATOR TO THE NEXT COMMISSION MEETING.
C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Outreach Information Program,
Senior Housing Review, Transportation Review), and Representative
Reports.
Senior Housing Review - Chairperson Vance reported he had researched the
County senior housing contracts (HCD) and determined that all permits had
contracts with ten year tenure, however there was no obligation to provide
affordable/senior housing. He further advised that the Cantebria project was the
only senior housing that had been approved by the City.
Transportation Review - Vice Chairperson King advised he had met with the
North County Transit District (NCTD) regarding the need for a bus stop at the
Center and was advised the request was being reviewed by the NCTD Board.
Commissioner Blaylock advised the Commission of an upcoming meeting to be
held May 21 at 10 a.m. at the Joslyn Center, San Marcos to review
transportation vehicles that serve both schools and seniors.
Commissioner Harp reported on a recent presentation at the Center on
Alzheimer's disease.
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Vice Chairperson King noted the suggestion made by the Commission at an
earlier meeting that rooms at the Senior Center be named after trees, and asked
if any progress had been made in that direction.
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Chairperson Vance will research the status of this suggestion and report back to
the Commission.
Outreach Information - Chairperson Vance also reviewed the assignments
given to the Outreach Ad Hoc Sub-Committee and shared his concerns that this
Sub-Committee may have too many assignments. He also suggested a Senior
Needs Assessment Ad Hoc Sub-Committee be formed.
Commissioner Blaylock suggested an Ad Hoc Sub-Committee on special
projects be considered.
Chairperson Vance suggested that the discussion on additional Ad Hoc Sub-
Committees be continued to the next meeting, encouraged the Commissioners
to formalize their thoughts regarding suggestions for future Sub-Committees and
also to corisider a permanent Sub-Committee on senior issues with specific
guidelines, objectives and goals.
Vice Chairperson King distributed copies of the video proposal created by
Commission Harp.
Commissioner Harp reviewed the proposal.
Chairperson Vance requested Commissioner's input.
Commissioner Moldenhauer asked if there would be a section devoted to
volunteers.
Commissioner Harp advised that volunteer needs would be addressed during the
shooting of scenes of the Senior Center.
Commissioner Blaylock asked how the video would be used.
Vice Chairperson King advised the video would be available in several forms
(VHS, DVD) and could be shown at senior facilities and also local cable company
channels.
Chairperson Vance asked the reason for having a video, what is the focus?
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Commissioner Harp advised that in discussion with Recreation Superintendent
Alexander, it was determined that many seniors were not aware of what local
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services were available and an updated video could provide that type of
information.
The Commission discussed various uses and ideas for the video, and all agreed
on the need for an updated version.
Vice Chairperson King discussed various costs to produce the video.
Chairperson Vance suggested preparing a memo to City Council on the video
proposal, requesting their input on video content as well as possible funding
available.
Commissioner Blaylock reviewed the senior survey she had prepared for use at
the Senior Information Fair, and noted she will add question on Project C.A.R.E.
She also advised the Commission that she would be glad to conduct the survey at
the Fair and compile the information for presentation at the next Commission
meeting. She also advised the Commission that the Rancho Bernardo Senior
Center was run completely by volunteers, all services, classes, etc. were free and
suggested we invite someone from the Center to speak to us. She also noted
there is a rise in gay seniors with HIV.
Commissioner Moldenhauerwill research information on seniors with HIV and if
the Commission concurs, arrange for a speakerfor a Fall meeting.
City Council Contact - No report.
New Senior Center Foundation - No report.
D. Update on the 2002 Senior Information Fair.
Recreation Coordinator Miller advised the Information Fair was fully booked with
65 exhibitors, 6 presentations and health screenings. She also noted that Senior
Fair advertisements would begin today in the North County Times.
Commissioner Moldenhauer asked if any vendors would be located outside the
building.
Recreation Coordinator Miller advised there would be no vendors outside this year,
but would consider the suggestion for next year.
Chairperson Vance advised Vance & Associates would like to contribute to the
raffle - a Barnes & Noble gift certificate.
Recreation Coordinator Miller advised that a raffle would be held every 45 minutes
during the Fair and Chairperson Vance would award the prizes.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
None.
9. COMMISSIONER'S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Commissioners
Commissioner Harp shared his enjoyment of the senior lunch program.
Commissioner Blaylock noted the dartboard located at the Senior Center and
thanked the donor.
Chairperson Vance advised he had received a solicitation call from someone with
Economicllnvestment Advice for Seniors, however, the Commission did not make
any determination on scheduling a presentation.
B. Staff
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
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