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1994-08-19 CITY OF ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MINUTES Meeting Date: August 19, 1994 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Chairperson Hartley called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Present: Chairperson Hartley, Vice Chairperson Black, Commissioners Ash, Reahm, Springer and Weikum. Also Present: Pamela Alexander, Recreation Superintendent, David wigginton~ Community Services Director, Jacklyn Dakovich, Administrative Secretary. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes for July 15, 1994 regular meeting. MSC COMMISSIONER WEIKUM MOVED, COMMISSIONER REARM SECONDED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 15, 1994 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 6- o. 5. PRESENTATIONS None. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Discussion on Commission's Booth Participation for Encinitas Day Celebration. Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief report on the Encinitas Day Celebration and the need for booth participation during the day. The Commissioner's selected various times during the day and also discussed displaying the Oakcrest Community/Senior Center model. Recreation Superintendent Alexander suggested having order forms for the Senior Video, as well as Senior Brochures available at the booth. commissioner springer suggested sending a letter to available transportation services advising the need for senior transportation for the event. Chairperson Hartley suggested that the Encinitas Day Ad Hoc Sub-Commi ttee write and send news releases. He further suggested that applications for the Senior citizen Commission be available at the booth. B. Status Report on Project Care. Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief report on Project Care, advising that the Project Care Ad Hoc SUb- Commi ttee had met with Mayor Hano to request funds. The funding request ($4200) will go to the City Council on August 24. commissioner Weikum encouraged COmmissioners to attend the City council meeting in support of the request. He further advised that a letter had been sent to SDG&E requesting $1200 for printing of program flyers. He also noted that Area Agency on Aging would donate the computer system and emphasized the need for volunteers. Chairperson Hartley advised he had received a call from the Visiting Nurses Assn. regarding a program called. "Senior companions", which might be of interest as a supplement to the Project Care Program. commissioner Ash distributed a brochure regarding Project Care in Chula vista. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation of Established Priorities for Park Acquisition/Development and Fiscal Year 1994-95 Capital Improvement Projects. Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief report on established priorities for park acquisition/development and Fiscal Year 1994-95 Capital Improvement Projects. She then introduced Community Services Director Wigginton who gave further information on acquisition and development, plus a status report on various projects. Chairperson Hartley requested a status report on the Community and Senior Center. Community Services Director Wigginton responded that this project was not on the Capital Improvement Project list (projects funded by the General Fund), but was on a list for projects to be funded by other sources, due to amount of funding needed. He further clarified that the staff report reflects General Fund and grant expenditures only. commissioner Weikum requested clarification on the purchase of Indian Head Canyon. community services Director Wigginton advised that the site would provide Leucadia with a much needed park, that the price, was feasible and the amount spent would be reimbursed through the Ecke Ranch Development Project. Chairperson Hartley noted that the most asked questions about the Oakcrest Master Plan are when, how, and current status. Community Services Director Wigginton responded: how and when to be built - funding not available at this time, but, a possible funding source is being researched; current status - the recent biological report found endangered plant life which would require the purchase of land to mitigate the land to be used for the project, or the project could be re-designed to fit the recommended criteria. commissioner Weikum suggested adjusting the Parkland Acquisition Plan to include a Senior Center. community services Director Wigginton responded that whether the senior Center was a high or low priority, at the current time there was no funding available. . Chairperson Hartley noted that the Commission would like a regular status report on any changes to the list of unfunded projects. Community Services Director Wigginton suggested having a status report agendized on a monthly basis. Chairperson Hartley requested that a discussion on the Oakcrest Project and avenues for approaching City Council be agendized for the October meeting. B. Discussion on Mobile Home Park Permit Process & Legislative Process. IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION AGREED TO MOVE THIS ITEM TO THE OCTOBER MEETING. C. Discussion of Response to City Regarding Commission Attendance Policy. Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief overview regarding the current attendance policy and suggested working with Chairperson Hartley to develop a letter to submit to the City Manager. Vice Chairperson Black suggested the appointment of a non- voting alternate that could become a Commissioner, if a p~rmanent spot opened. commissioner Weikum suggested organization representatives, who permanent members of the Commission. using might various want to senior become Commissioner Springer suggested a liaison person, representing the various senior agencies, who would attend the meetings. IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION REQUESTED THAT A DISCUSSION ON COMMISSIONER ALTERNATES BE AGENDIZED FOR THE OCTOBER MEETING. Commissioner Ash advised the Commission that she had to leave at this time. MSC COMMISSIONER WEIKUM MOVED, VICE CHAIRPERSON BLACK SECONDED TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDING ALTERNATIVES TO THE CURRENT POLICY. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS commissioner Weikum advised tha Aging would be held in , 16 for any suggestions or ideas 'rY\ 0.. Y the White House Conference on with a deadline of September from the public. A. Commissioners B. Staff Recreation superintendent Alexander distributed a Senior citizen commission application flyer (closing date fQr applicants September 9), noting applicant must be Encinitas resident. 9. ADJOURNMENT MSC COMMISSIONER WEIKUM MOVED, COMMISSION REAHMSECONDED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING ~2:~S P.M. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. I t IfP/ {j/i/ ... 1 fi~a-~/~-ctN<~~\i ~ o,le land Hartley, ./ Chairperson