1994-01-21
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MINUTES
Meeting Date: January 21, 1994
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Weikum called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Weikum, Vice Chairperson Black,
Commissioners Hartley and Ash.
Also
Present: Pamela Alexander, Recreation Superintendent, and
Jacklyn Dakovich, Administrative Secretary
Absent:
commissioner Reynaga
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes for October 15, 1993.
B. Approval of Minutes for November 19, 1993.
MSC COMMISSION HARTLEY MOVED, COMMISSIONER ASH SECONDED TO APPROVE
MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 15, 1993. MOTION CARRIED. 4-0.
MSC VICE CHAIRPERSON BLACK MOVED, COMMISSIONER ASH SECONDED TO
APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 19, 1993. MOTION CARRIED.
4-0.
5. PRESENTATIONS,
A. P~E!!'sentation of Donation by "Park Encinitas Craft Club" -
'I"~t1i Rucker.
Toni Rtttt:kQr, representing the Park Encini tas Craft Club,
pres~nted the Senior citizen Commission with a check in the
amount of $150 fOr the development of the Oakcrest Park
Community and SeniOr Center.
Commissioner Hartley acknowledg~d the gift as a wonderful
beginning for the project.
commissioner Ash noted the many great contributions this group
makes to the community.
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Betty springer discussed the Vial of Life Program and noted
her support for "Project Care".
John Borgonia, Postal Customer Service Representative, Chula
vista: -distributed flyer on the post:.aldepartoment;;!-s. II-Project
Alert" for information and clarification of what the program
entails.
Larry Marquardt, Mashburn Sanitation - interested in program
and enthusiastic about working with a group to see this type
of proj ect implemented. Their trucks go throughout the
neighborhood once a week. They can help load and unload trash
cans for frail seniors.
A brief discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding
program development.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander suggested that this
program be discussed at a follow~up meeting in February with_
all interested parties attending.
Commissioner Hartley suggested that a Commissioner should
attend the Scripps Hospital, El Caj on "proj ect Care" Open
House and report back to the Commission.
Chairperson Weikum suggested that City council should be made
aware of the "Project Care" Program. He further noted that
the commission should facilitate the new project, but not be
in charge.
Chairperson Weikum thanked the various agencies for their
attendance today and looks forward to this project becoming a
reality.
MSC COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, COMMISSIONER ASH SECONDED THAT THE
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION SUPPORT "PROJECT CARE" AND A
COALITION MEETING AT WHICH TIME A LEADERSHIP GROUP CAN BE
FORMED. MOTION CARRIED. 4-0.
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Chairperson Weikumsuggested that Item 7B be heard next.
IN CONSENSUS, THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION, AGREED ON THE
SUGGESTION.
7.
B.
Status Report on California Senior Legislator's Top Ten
Priorities.
Recreation superintendent Alexander introduced Florence Smith,
representing California Senior Legisla~ure.
Florence Smith thanked the Commission for inviting her- to
attend this meeting and advised what her responsibilities"as
a representative of California Senior Legislature involved.
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Recreation superintendent Alexander committed $1500 from her
budget to get the project started, with the intention that
donations received could help with the required funds. She
advised the Commission she had contacted Target stores for a
contribution and- is waiting for a response.
B. Status Report on Area Agency on Aging.
Chairperson Weikum advised the need for support on several
upcoming legislative issues, which the Commission acknowledged
as important to the senior community.
C. Discussion on 1993 Holiday Parade Participation
The Commission discussed their participation and made several
suggestions for next year.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Senior services Day.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief report on the
upcoming senior services Day.
Betty Springer suggested the name "Senior Information Day"
would better describe the event and the title would also
clarify what was available at the event.
MSC COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, VICE CHAIRPERSON BLACK SECONDED
THAT THE ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION EVENT BE TITLED "SENIOR
INFORMATION FAIR". MOTION CARRIED. 4-0.
commissioner Hartley noted that the use of forum rooms were
not included in the current plan and supports various on-
going senior information forums, such as available financial
services, long-term care, insurance, etc.
Chairperson Weikum advised that Area Agency on Aging could
assist with providing this type of forum. He further
suggested that coordinating transportation to the event be
eliminated this year.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander noted that we could refer
seniors to available transportation resources.
commissioner Hartley further suggested a forum on security for
seniors, in the home and out. He also recommended raising the
commercial booth fee to $30.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that the current
booth fee was $25.00.
COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED TO INCREASE COMMERCIAL BOOTH FEE TO
$30.00. NOTING LACK OF SUPPORT, HE WITHDREW HIS MOTION.
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CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Meeting Date: January 31, 1994
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Weikum called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Weikum, Vice Chairperson
Commissioners Hartley and Ash.
Black,
Also
Present:
Pamela Alexander, Recreation Superintendent, and
Jacklyn Dakovich, Administrative Secretary
Absent:
commissioner Reynaga
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. WORKSHOP SESSION
A. Discussion on Senior video Project.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief overview on
the purpose of the special meeting and turned the meeting over
to commissioner Hartley, Chairperson of the
Information/Publicity Subcommittee.
Information/Publicity Chairperson Hartley distributed the
script proposal for the Senior Video. He reviewed the
proposal, calling attention to the times allowed for each
treatment, i.e. 90 words per minute/II words per line on a
standard typewriter. He further clarified the
responsibilities of those writing the treatments and the
importance of keeping to the assigned time schedule.
vice Chairperson Black shared several concerns regarding the
treatments she was responsible for, and requested suggestions
on several of her areas.
Chairperson Weikum advised that he was assisting the Area
Agency on Aging in a video presentation and suggested that
some information might be shared. He also requested further
clarification on his assignments and the time frame for
submitting the various treatments.
Information/Publicity Chairperson Hartley
treatments be submitted within two weeks
writers to contact him for further
assistance.
requested that the
and encouraged ~he
clarification 'and.
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