1995-02-17
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CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: February 17, 1995, 2:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Hartley called the meeting to order at 2:15 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Hartley, Commissioners Ash, Weikurn,
Norling, Reahm and springer.
Also
Present: Recreation Superintendent Pamela Alexander,
Administrative Secretary Jacklyn Dakovich. Mayor
Chuck DuVivier was also in attendance.
Absent: Vice Chairperson Margaret Black
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of minutes for meeting January 20, 1995.
commissioner Weikum noted a correction to the minutes,
Page A-3 paragraph 10 (correction attached) .
MSC COMMISSIONER SPRINGER MOVED, COMMISSIONER NORLING SECONDED
TO APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 20, 1995 WITH NOTED CORRECTION.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project Care.
Recreation superintendent Alexander gave a status report on
Project Care and the Gatekeeper Program. She then introduced
Project Care Coordinator Josephine Rutledge.
Project Care Coordinator Josephine Rutledge gave an overview
on the Program, and its current status.
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commissioner Weikum asked if the San Dieguito Senior Center
had been contacted regarding their call program and the
possibility of combining the call list.
-San Dieguito Senior Center Direc-eorMadeline Goluh advised
that many of those called from the Senior Center, prefer a
person rather than a computerized contact.
commissioner Norling asked if the current program had room to
grow and remain successful.
Project Care Coordinator Rutledge advised yes, there was room
to grow.
commissioner Springer asked if the program had received calls
from concerned family members.
Project Care Coordinator Rutledge advised that she was not
aware of any such calls.
Chairperson Hartley asked how many services were requested by
an individual.
Project Care Coordinator Rutledge di~ not have that
information available today, but would research and provide
the information at a future meeting.
commissioner Weikum requested status report on the Vial of
Life Program.
Project Care Coordinator Rutledge advised the program will be
in operation in 2-3 weeks. She further noted that the City
Firemen wanted to be part of the program, that they had
reviewed and revised the enrollment form and would be
available to visit those interested in the program to answer
questions.
commissioner Weikum suggested that' a Project Care status
report become a monthly agenda item.
commissioner Springer suggested a follow-up flyer noting the
expanded services available.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding the
follow-up flyer including design of the flyer (larger print),
important issues to be highlighted, as well as flyer
distribution sites.
Chairperson Hartley suggested meeting with Commissioners
Norling and Springer to review the flyer, and re-submit to the
Commission for their approval.
commissioner Ash advised the Commission that the American
Legion Auxiliary was contributing $200 to Project Care.
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B. P.A.C.E. Reimbursement Update.
Chairperson Hartley gave a brief
reimbursement request, referring
attached response letter.
update on the P.A.C.E.
the Commission to the
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on Potential community Outreach Ideas for
Seniors.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief overview on
potential community outreach ideas for seniors and introduced
Madeline Goluh, Director of the San Dieguito Senior Center.
Madeline Goluh, 890 Balour Dr. - advised that the Senior
Center lease will expire in 14 years. She also noted the time
and space constraints at the current site and with services
growing, the need for a larger facility.
Bess Small, 173 countryhaven Road - noted the tremendous need
for a Senior Center in Encinitas, a place to meet and interact
with other seniors. -
Chairperson Hartley advised he had met with Pam Alexander,
Recreation Superintendent and David Wigginton, Community
Services Director to discuss the forming of a community non-
profit advocacy group/foundation to support Senior Center fund
raising and work on Senior advocacy issues.
Commissioner Weikum recommended that all seniors need to get
behind one idea and approach City Council with a plan. He
distributed a copy of a draft letter to the Commission that he
had written but not sent to city Council. He further advised
that he could not support an advocacy group at this time, felt
it was too soon.
MS COMMISSIONER ASH MOVED, COMMISSIONER SPRINGER SECONDED TO
RECOMMEND THAT COMMISSIONER WEIKUM'S LETTER BE SENT TO CITY
COONCIL.
Recreation Superintendent' Alexander suggested that
Commissioner Weikum' s letter could be sent under a cover
letter from Chairperson Hartley.
MSC THE VOTE WAS CALLED FOR TO SEND COMMISSIONER WEIKOK'S LETTER
TO CITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED. 4-0-2 (CHAIRPERSON HARTLEY
AND COMMISSIONER REARM ABSTAINED).
commissioner Weikum distributed chart showing that Parks,
Beaches and Recreation receive 34% of CIP monies, however,
seniors not receiving anything from funds.
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Chairperson Hartley noted the need for a strong group to
support senior needs, research fund availability from Federal
and state as well as private sources. He supports an advocacy
group to accomplish the development of a Senior Center. he
. cited Project . Care as an example of how things can be
accomplished.
MSC COMMISSIONER ASH MOVED, COMMISSIONER REAHM SECONDED TO
RECOMMEND THAT THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION HELP
ORGANIZE/FACILITATE AN ADVOCACY GROUP. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1
(COMMISSIONER WEIKUM VOTED NO).
B. Status Report on Area Agency for Aging.
commissioner weikumgave an update on the Older American Act,
noting that Legislators should be encouraged to visit seniors
at various centers. He also advised that the only Federal
entitlement program being challenged was the Senior
Entitlement Program.
c. Discussion on Presenting a Forum with Mental Health
Groups.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief overview on
presenting a forum on mental health groups.
MSC COMMISSIONER ASH MOVED, COMMISSIONER WEIKUM SECONDED THAT THE
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION SPONSOR A MENTAL HEALTH FORUM,
INVITE THOSE INVOLVED/CONNECTED, PRESENT FORUM AND DISTRIBUTE
LITERATURE AND SHARE HOW WE CAN HELP. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
D. Status Report on Commissioner Appointments.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief overview on
commissioner appointments, noting that the new Commissioners
would be attending the March 17, 1995 meeting.
7 . ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commission
None.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander requested a brief
meeting with Senior Information Fair Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
immediately following adjournment.
8. ADJOURNMENT
MSC COMMISSIONER WEIKUM MOVED, COMMISSIONER ASH SECONDED TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 3:50 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
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(CORRECTED MINUTES 2/17/95
MEETING)
B. Discussion on 1995 Senior Fair.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief overview of
plans (time, date, etc.) for the upcoming 1995 Senior Fair.
A discussion followed regarding the last Fair and needs for
the 1955 Senior Fair, including more seating, more coffee,
more set-up time. It was also suggested that the Senior Video
be shown.
Chairperson Hartley asked for ,volunteers to assist with
promotion of the Fair. Commissioners springer and Reahm
volunteered to assist Chairperson Hartley.
MSC COMMISSIONER WEIXUM MOVED, COMMISSIONER ASH SECONDED TO HOLD
THE SENIOR FAIR MAY 25, 1995, FROM 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
C. Review of Senior Center Requirements.
Recreation superintendent Alexander gave a brief overview on
Senior center requirements.
Chairperson Hartley distributed copies of an article from the
Encinitas Magazine regarding the Senior Center, noting it was
a strong plan and reflected vital community input.
commissioner Weikum shared his concerns that the important
issues were not being addressed and distributed his handout
regarding the Senior Center, noting the urgency for Ci ty
Council to make a commitment and provide funds for the Center.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander noted that funding for the
Center, which is listed as a major project, require more than
General Fund monies.
commissioner Weikurn suggested a letter of encouragement to
City Council regarding the project. He further advised that
in other cities, senior groups have organized and lobbied
their cities for funding, as well as locating private funds.
Chairperson Hartley supports a letter of encouragement,
emphasizing the importance of a Senior Center. (He also
suggested the possibility of forming an advocacy group to
promote the Senior Center.) THIS SUGGESTION WAS MADE BY
..c COMMISSIONER WEIXUM AND MINUTES CORRECTED AT THE FEBRUARY 17,
1995 MEETING. He further requested this item be agendized for
the next meeting.
commissioner Norling suggested sharing the need for a Senior
Center as part of the Senior video presentation.
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Ja klyn Dakovich,
Secretary.