2002-10-18
CITY OF ENCINIT AS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting Date: October 18, 2002; 1 :00. p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Vance called the meeting to order at 1 :00 p.m.
Present:
Chairperson Vance, Vice Chairperson King and Commissioners
Hentz, Small, Moldenhauer, Harp and Blaylock.
Also
Present:
Recreation Superintendent 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 September 20, 2002.
MSC COMMISSIONER HARP MOVED, COMMISSIONER BLAYLOCK SECONDED
TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2002 MEETING. MOTION
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6. PRESENTATION
A. Presentation by SANDAG on the Regional Transportation Plan.
Recreation Superintendent Miller introduced Linda Culp, SANDAG, who
presented information on the Regional Transportation Plan for San Diego
County, which is updated every three years. She distributed the draft plan and
reviewed the various aspects including public policies, strategies and
investments; the collaborative effort between Metropolitan Transit District, North
County Transit District and Caltrans; land use; systems development,
management and demand; revenue and expenditures; and the mobility network.
She asked for questions from the Commission.
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Vice Chairperson King asked if the use of toll roads had been considered and
discounted tickets for seniors. He also asked for information on dual tracking in
Encinitas.
_Linda~Culp_advisedJhaUolI roads_are_being looked_at,_however, had_no ~__
information on senior ticketing. She further advised that the dual-tracking project
was still part of the plan to assist in the increase of Coaster times and use.
Commissioner Blaylock asked if budgeted funds were specifically earmarked for
senior transportation issues, if non-English speaking seniors were a target group
for information, and if anyone person with SANDAG was assigned to address
senior needs in the .county.
Linda Culp advised that funds were divided over several areas, including
discounted passes, but none earmarked specially for senior transportation
needs; suggested that non-English speaking seniors could be added to their
outreach list and noted that no one person was assigned to address senior
needs and issues. She also provided information on a French designed
commuter vehicle that seats 55 people, would be either natural gas, diesel, or
electric powered and would drive on a specific freeway lane and/or arterial
streets.
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Commissioner Moldenhauer asked if proposed freeway commuter vehicles
would be handicap/wheelchair accessible.
Linda Culp advised that the commuter vehicle was designed to allow
handicap/wheelchair access.
Chairperson Vance asked if any research had been done on the impact Baby
Boomers would have on public transportation.
Linda Culp advised that recent studies have not been age specific.
Recreation Superintendent Miller asked if weekend/evening Coaster hours would
be expanded.
Linda Culp advised that the current Coaster schedule is at capacity and any
changes would have to be carefully reviewed.
Commissioner Blaylock asked if any consideration had been given to private
transit operations for seniors.
Linda Culp advised that no private transit operations have been planned.
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7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Re~cJ"eation~Su perintendent Millerreviewed theS~ptembeLrepQrtand _noted nine
(9) new clients. She further advised .that the Project C.A.R.E. marketing plan
distributed to the Commission last month was being reviewed and implemented
by the Project C.A.R.E. Coordinator. She also noted that North County Council
on Aging (a sponsor of several Project C.A.R.E. agencies in North County) had
filed for bankruptcy due to financial problems with the Internal Revenue Service
and has discontinued operations, however, the Project C.A.R.E. programs
themselves will continue to operate with assistance from other agencies.
Recreation Superintendent Miller distributed census information she had
received from SANDAG on various aspects of the County population, including
senior demographics and was still reviewing the statistics for a detailed report to
the Commission.
Commissioner Moldenhauer advised that she had checked with the hospital
regarding patient records and determined that only health information was
available to the public.
Chairperson Vance suggested several sources for information on seniors, which
included San Diego State University, Aging and Independence Services, County
Health Department, etc.
B. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Superintendent Miller referred to information on programs available at
the Senior Center, advised the November/December Senior Newsletter was in the
works along with a subscription form for the Newsletter. She noted that the kitchen
shelf had arrived and were now waiting for the installation. With regard to
handicap parking, she reviewed the ADA requirements and reiterated the City
currently meets requirements on the number of handicap spaces in the lot. She
also reviewed handicap parking spaces offered by several other Centers in the
County, discussed the survey of handicap cars at the Center, and then distributed
a copy of the plan for four (4) additional parking spaces at the City of Encinitas
Community and Senior Center.
Commissioner Blaylock suggested parking area signage on spaces close to the
Senior Center area asking "please do not park here as a courtesy to the physically
impaired."
Commissioner Hentz mentioned not all are "physically" impaired, some may have
other issues for parking close to entrance.
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Recreation Superintendent Miller stated general signage could be evaluated later if
there is still a parking issue after the new handicap spots are completed.
Chairperson Vance reviewed permit requirements for handicap parking spaces
and suggestedJhe. possibjlit~ _ota senior parking area.
Recreation Superintendent Miller stated this would not be feasible as there are
other users of the Center complex besides seniors.
Commissioner Harp asked when the additional four spaces would be designated..
Recreation Superintendent Miller advised they could be completed within the next
thirty days.
C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Outreach Information Program,
Senior Housing Review, Transportation Review), and Representative
Reports.
Outreach Information - Vice Chairperson King advised that Commissioner
Harp would present a draft version of the senior information video.
Commissioner Harp distributed a print out with pictures and verbiage so the
Commission could follow along.
The Commission thanked Commissioner Harp for a job well done and offered
suggestions that could be added to the video, such as: more information on the
Senior Center and activities held there, information on the Senior Foundation,
information on several active senior groups including the Encinitas Walkers.
Commissioner Moldenhauer asked if the video could be edited when changes
occur.
Recreation Superintendent Miller advised that the video could be edited when
necessary, that the filming process would take approximately 3 months to
complete and would cost approximately $400, using a local vendor.
Transportation Review - Vice Chairperson King advised that he had spoken with
the Senior Center Manager Christy Goodsell regarding the need for drivers to
assist with senior needs and learned there are currently six drivers who have
signed up to provide this service. He reported that he had signed up also for a
total of seven for the new Mileage Reimbursement Program.
Commissioner Blaylock suggested the Commission write a letter to SANDAG
regarding senior transportation needs.
Recreation Superintendent Miller suggested Commissioner Blaylock prepare a
draft letter to be reviewed by Chairperson Vance and staff.
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Senior Housing Review - No report.
City Council Contact Review - Vice Chairperson King had brief contact with
Councilmember Houlihan who encouraged him to vote November 5.
New Senior Center Foundation Review - Commissioner Hentz advised that the
Senior Follies would be held in February 2003.
Aging and Independence Services Review - Commissioner Moldenhauer
reported she was unable to attend the recent AI.S. meeting, however, was able to
attend the nutrition meeting held yesterday, October 17, and heard AI.S. .
representative Pam Smith speak. During the meeting it was announced that Web
site www.stride.org presented information on all local transportation issues
currently being discussed. She also reviewed AI.S.'s Network of Care Program,
which includes information, assistance, local resources, library, senior needs,
health/legal, pending California legislation with summary. She passed out a card
that listed Web site and phone number.
Commissioners discussed how to help market this valuable service.
Recreation Superintendent Miller suggested information on Network of Care be
included in the Senior Newsletter.
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Commissioner Harp suggested AI.S. information cards be placed at lunch tables,
during the senior nutrition program.
D. Discussion on Holiday Parade Participation.
Recreation Superintendent Miller reviewed the staff report, advised the
Commission that the vehicle, previously provided by Walt Norling, that had been
offered for use in the Parade was no longer available, and asked for comments
from the Commissioners.
Chairperson Vance advised he had been contacted to see if any Senior
Commissioners would participate as a Parade judge.
Vice Chairperson King advised he would check with a neighbor regarding use of a
vehicle and report back to the Commission. .
Recreation Superintendent Miller noted that Chairperson Vance, Vice Chairperson
King, and Commissioners Blaylock and Harp had agreed to ride in the Parade
representing the Senior Citizen Commission and will confirm further at the
November meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS
None.
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9. COMMISSIONER'S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Chairperson Vance re~iewed the San Diego County-wide Senior Commission
Representative meeting held yesterday, October 17, and advised that
Commissioners Blaylock and Hentz would be Encinitas representatives and attend
quarterly meetings.
Commissioner Harp reported on his recent meeting with Recreation
Superintendent Miller regarding the senior video project.
Commissioner Blaylock suggested that a Web-site be developed with our Sister
City, Hondo, Japan, or research the possibility of e-mail pen pals, with students
and seniors.
Recreation Superintendent Miller suggested that Sister City staff liaison Chris
Hazeltine be invited to the November to address Commissioner Blaylock's
suggestions.
Commissioner Hentz reported on the recent Forum held at the Senior Center. She
noted that 7-8 people attended and discussed handicap parking at the Center,
lunch issues, program ideas, etc. She suggested forums be held a few times a
year.
Commissioner Harp suggested that the forums be announced during the lunch
hour.
Vice Chairperson King will research information on health care and prescription
costs and give a report to the Commission. He noted there are over 39 million
people on Medicare with approximately 1/3 having no prescription cost coverage.
Chairperson Vance noted the importance of being aware of legislation that would
aid ~eniors and the importance of voting.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Miller noted the City Manager/Mayor/Commission
breakfast would be held in November and information would be forthcoming.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Vance adjourned the meeting at 3:05 p.m.
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