1996-06-07
- CITY OF ENCINIT AS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Special Meeting Date: June 7,1996,1:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Black called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m.
Present:
Chairperson Black, Vice Chairperson Norling, Commissioners
Springer,.Cruger, Small, and Hartley.
Also
Present:
Recreation Superintendent Pamela Alexander and Administrative
Secretary Jacklyn Dakovich.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Presentation of Proposed Alternative for Development of Senior Center -
Carltas Company
Recreation Superintendent Alexander introduced Chris Calkins, President of the
Carltas Company who will give an overview on the Ecke Ranch Development, and
a proposed alternative for development of a senior center.
Chris Calkins, 5600 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad - gave a brief report on the Ecke
Ranch Development, and reviewed the needs of the community for various
facilities including the need for low income senior housing as well as a senior
< center. He introduced Richard Packer, President, Laguna Landmark Company,
designers and builders of economical senior housing, and advised that according
to their proposal, the senior housing and senior center should be completed by
Spring, 1998. He also distributed aerial photpgraphs, with proposed sites marked,
for further clarification of the proposal.
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Richard Packer, President, Laguna Landmark Company - gave a brief overview on
the background of Laguna Landmark Company with regard to senior housing and
facilities, noting they have several projects in the works, with the most recent
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completed project in Murrieta, however they have not built a senior Genter that is
open to the public. He briefly described the proposed 2-3 story facility, noting the
ground floor would be designed to handle various senior needs, such as eating,
da"-cing, movie~, offices, meeting rooms, multi-purpose rooms,exercise,
libraryllounge, with the two upper floors containing senior housing.
Vice Chairperson Norling asked about parking for the senior center well as the
senior housing, the possibility of expanding the facility as the senior population
grows, and if this proposal addressed affordable housing or senior housing.
Richard Packer responded that currently there were 49 spaces set aside for
parking, and there was the possibility of adding 38 more spaces if the City would
permit less parking spaces for the housing. units. There would also be
additional offsite parking available in the adjacent commercial areas. He further
advised there would be no room for facility expansion at this site. In response to
the question regarding the type of housing, he advised this was definitely senior
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Community Service Director Wigginton noted that the center would be owned and
operated by the City, a center for all seniors to use, and emphasized the
convenience of the site and the adequate size.
Commissioner Cruger noted the senior center would be centrally located City-wise
and asked who would own the land.
Richard Packer was not sure at this time, who would own the land, however, the
City would have complete control over the center.
Chairperson Black concerned that noise from the center might disturb
residents above the facility.
Richard Packer noted that sound absorbent material would be used to hinder
sound.
Richard Packer invited Commissioners to help with planning the facility, however,
size would remain the same.
Community Services Director Wigginton advised that the Community-Senior
Center Task Force, at their last meeting, had reached a consensus to support this
concept.
Commissioner Small suggested that the Commission discuss the concept further
before making a decision.
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Commissioner Cruger was concerned with the lack of parking spaces, and
maintaining security of the area.
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Vice Chairperson Norling concerned with the location of the site at the
intersection of two streets and problems that traffic might create for seniors.
MSC COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, COMMISSIONER CRUGER SECONDED
TO ACCEPT THE SENIOR CENTER PROPOSAL AND FURTHER CONSIDER
REVIEW OF TI4E CONCEPT. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. (Small voted no).
B. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a status report on Project C.A.R.E.
Commissioner Hartley asked for clarification on report figures for low and
moderate income.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that the figures to determine low
and moderate income were established by HUD and CDBG requirements and
need to be listed on the monthly report in order to qualify for funding.
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_ Commissioner Cruger requested more Project C.A.R.E. brochures to distribute.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised the rubbefstamp "Free Services for
Seniors" had been received and Project C.A.R.E. Coordinator Nadine Proctor and
volunteers would be stamping the brochures before they are distributed.
C. Update Reports on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Outreach Information, Senior
Center Advocacy Group Development, New Senior Center Operations
Review).
Senior Center Advocacy Group Development - Chairperson Hartley gave an
update on the recent paperwork submittal for non-profit tax status and again
asked for names and telephone numbers of lawyers and accountants who would .
be willing to work with the group.
Outreach Information - Chairperson Hartley asked if list of Council birthdays had
been compiled so the Commission could send them cards.
Chairperson Black will compile list of Councilmember birthdays and bring to the
next meeting. - .
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Commissioner Cruger suggested that the Delphinium Complex and High Country
Villas would be good locations for our brochures. She also requested list of sites
where brochures are displayed.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander noted that brochures and other information
is distributed to High Country Villas, and will look into the possibility of distributing
brochures at the Delphinium Complex. She also advised that Project C.A.R.E.
coordinator Proctor would be checking the various display sites for the brochures
and refilling as needed.
Commissioner Cruger suggested establishing a telephone network to contact
seniors for various events/needs.
Commissi~ner Hartley expressed an interest in attending the June 12 City Council
meeting to extend a thank you to the Council for their consideration of senior
citizen needs.
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COMMISSIONER CRUGER MOVED, VICE CHAIRPERSON NORLING
SECONDED TO RECOMMEND THAT ONE OR MORE COMMISSIONERS
SPEAK AT THE UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO EXPRESS THE
COMMISSION'S APPRECIATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS TOWARDS
SENIOR CITIZENS. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
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New Senior Center Operations Review - Commissioner Springer distributed her
proposed plan of needs for a senior center. :
Recreation Superintendent Alexander clarified that the real work of the Senior
Operations Committee will begin with the development of the facility, and there
will be an opportunity to plan and review programs.
D. Discussion on Cancellation of Regular Meeting on June 21, 1996.
MSC COMMISSIONER CRUGER MOVED, COMMISSIONER SMALL SECONDED TO
CANCEL JUNE 21, 1996 SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION
CARRIED. 6-0.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Hartley advised that he plans to visit the Murrieta Senior facility in
the next week and would report back his findings.
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Chairperson Black advised she had attended a recent NICOSIA
meeting/event at the Quail's Inn, San Marcos.
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B. Staff
___ Recreation. Superintendent Alexander advised. the Commission that free. Senior
Citizen passes were available through the County for the Toshiba Tennis
Classic at La Costa.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
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