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CITY OF ENCINIT AS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meetjng Date: July 19, 1996, 1 :00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Black called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Present:
Chairperson Black, Vice Chairperson Norling,
Commissioners Springer, Hartley, Cruger and Small.
Also
Present:
Recreation Superintendent Pamela Alexander, and
Administrative Secretary Jacklyn Dakovich.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
. A. Approval of minutes for meeting May 17, 1996.
MSC COMMISSIONER SMALL MOVED, COMMISSIONER HARTLEY SECONDED
TO APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 17, 1996 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
6-0.
B. Approval of minutes for special meeting June 7, 1996.
MSC COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, COMMISSIONER SMALL SECONDED
TO APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 1996 SPECIAL MEETING. . MOTION
CARRIED. 6-0.
5.
PRESENTATION
None.
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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project CARE.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief report on Project CARE,
referring to the attached monthly report, and noted that Vial of Life envelopes had
been acquired.
Commissioner Hartley asked if the envelopes were the same as used before and
also inquired as to the possibility of using the Project CARE logo on the front of the
envelopes.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that the envelopes were the same,
and with regard to the Project CARE logo, she would contact Project CARE
Coordinator Nadine Pro<?tor for clarification on what was being planned for the front
of the envelope.
B. Update Reports on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees. (Senior Center Advocacy
Group Development, Outreach Information, New Senior Center Operations
Review).
Senior Center Advocacy Group Development - Vice Chairperson Norling
submitted information that noted Lee Weikum, Senior Citizen Advocate, still needs
names of those willing to participate with the Advocacy Group. Commissioner
Hartley advised that the letter confirming permit for the establishment of the
Association should be received soon from the State. He further suggested that the
Commission consider the 'possibility of a press conference to announce the
formation of the Association, inviting not only the press, but also City Council,
Supervisor Pam Slater and other interested parties.
Outreach Information - Commissioner Cruger noted the recent Ad Hoc
Committee meeting with Chairperson Black and Commissioner Springer-Baker
and reviewed her written report on brochure distribution, newspaper releases,
speaker presentations, net working, and review of spheres of influence.
Ne"Y Senior Center Operations Review - Commissioner Hartley distributed his
report and revie"Yed a Senior Center survey on Senior Center maintenance and
operation. He also suggested inviting Directors of other Senior Centers to attend
our Commission meeting to discuss Center operations, and further suggested the
. possibility of inviting our City Council to also attend this meeting to learn more
about the operation of a Senior Center.
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MSC COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, COMMISSIONER SMALL SECONDED
TO INVITE INTERESTED SENIOR CENTER DIRECTORS TO ATTEND THE
SEPTEMBER 20, 1996 MEETING TO DISCUSS SENIOR CENTER
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
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Council Contact - Vice Chairperson Norling reviewed his written report
recommending that Chairperson and Vice Chairperson meet with Mayor each
quarter to discuss Senior plans, goals and accomplishments.
C. Status Report on Senior Center Site Location Meetings.
Commissioner Hartley gave a report on the Senior Center Site location meeting,
and advised that Commissioner Small and he had recently visited the proposed
Ecke Ranch site with the developer, to get a feel for the location.
The Commission briefly discussed the two sites - Ecke Ranch and Oakcrest Park,
and determined that cost and time of development favored the Ecke site.
Commissioner Hartley further noted that a recommendation from the Site Location
Task Force would be forthcoming, probably early September.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on Encinitas Day Celebration Participation.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief overview on the upcoming
Encinitas Day Celebration, and the possibility of the Senior Commission
participating.
MSC COMMISSIONER CRUGER MOVED, COMMISSIONER SMALL SECONDED
THAT THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION PARTICIPATE IN THE ENCINITAS
DAY CELEBRATION. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
The Commission discussed the times help would be needed at their booth and
selected the following hours:
8-10 a.m.
Chairperson Black
Vice Chairperson Norling
10-12 Noon
Commissioner Springer
Chairperson Black
12 Noon-2 p.m.
Commissioner Small
Commi~sioner Springer
2-5 p.m.
Commissioner Cruger
Commissioner Hartley
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B. Discussion on Cancellation of Regular Meeting on August 16, 1996.
MSC COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, COMMISSIONER CRUGER SECONDED
- ~TO CANCELCOMMISSION-MEETING-SCHEDULED-EOR AUGUSl-16,-1996. ~ - -j
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Cruger advised that a fund raising dinner will be held at the San
Dieguito Seoior Center July 24.
Vice Chairperson Norling advised that he and Commissioner Hartley attended
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Mayor Bond's recent candIdacy announcement.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander distributed new Commissioner name tags,
Commission lists, and copies of the City Manager's Newsletter. She also
shared evaluations received from Senior Fair vendors.
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Commissioner Hartley requested that we agendize a thank you to Carrie Stone for
our next meeting.
Chairperson Black suggested we send thank you notes/cards to those Senior
Center Directors who were interviewed as part of our research on a Encinitas
Senior Center.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
Margare lack, Chairperson
Chairperson
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