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1996-10-18 CITY OF ENCINIT AS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MINUTES Meeting [)Cite: uOct()ber 18,1996,1 :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-Baker, Hartley, Cruger, Small, and Patton. 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 September 20, 1996 MSC COMMISSIONER CRUGER MOVED, COMMISSIONER SMALL SECONDED TO TABLE APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1996 MINUTES UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 7-0. . 5. PRESENTATION A. Presentation on San Diego County Hospice by Julie Decker. Julie Decker, San Diego County Hospice was not able to attend the meeting today and her pr~sentation will be re-scheduled. ( 1-B-\ 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E. Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the Project C.A.R.E. report and attachment, noting the recent donations to the program. B. Update Reports on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees. (Senior Center Advocacy Group Development, Outreach Information and Council Contact, New Senior Center Operations Review). Senior Center Advocacy Group Development - Commissioner Hartley reported that Lee Weikum had received State approval for the new non-profit Senior Center Foundation. He also advised that he had talked with Senior Advocate Lee Weikum regarding plans for a press conference to announce the Foundation and both agreed it should be soon. Outreach Information - Commissioner Cruger reported that no formal meeting was held this month, however, the Sub-Committee would be getting together soon to discuss and plan further publicity. Chairperson Black distributed list of new Ad Hoc Sub-Committees to the Commission. Commissioner Hartley asked if the Commission should come out in support of Proposition A and the new library. After a brief discussion a motion was made. MSC COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, VICE CHAIRPERSON NORLING SECONDED TO SUPPORT AS A COMMISSION PROPOSITION A AND THE ADDITIONAL 1/4 CENT SALES TAX FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0-1 (CRUGER ABSTAINED). Council Contact - Chairperson Black and Vice Chairperson Norling had an informal discussion with Council Member DuVivier at Encinitas Day and discussed both the past and future plans fora Senior Center. Chairperson Black further advised that regular quarterly meetings would be scheduled with Council Members after the election. ( New Senior Center Operations Review - Commissioner Hartley advised that the Senior Center Task Force had not met this past month. He further advised he planned to met with Recreation Superintendent Alexander to discuss Senior Center operations and maintenance costs. C. Status Report on Senior Center Site Location Meetings. 4B-L Commissioner Hartley distributed letter from Lee Weikum that was sent to City officials regarding the Senior Center Site. He further informed the Commission that he had contacted Asst. City Manager Benson to verify that the Senior Center Siteloc-a:tion was anagendized itenlf6r the next Council meeting. .. He learned it was agendized in the form ofa status report on the City's negotiations with the developer of the housing section of the Ranch and did not involve the Senior Center building. Apparently there are concerns about filling the senior housing section and developer may need to also open this area to low-income families. Commissioner Hartley encouraged Commission members to attend the Council meeting. D. Evaluation of Encinitas Day Participation. Chairperson Black thanked Recreation Superintendent Alexander and Commissioner Hartley for the poster size picture of Oakcrest Community/Senior Center that was on display at Encinitas Day and all those Commissioners who helped with the booth. Chairperson Black, as well as Commissioners Cruger, and Patton noted that the poster drew many interested citizens to the booth. Commissioner Hartley suggested selling something at the booth next year. E. Determine Participation in the Encinitas Holiday Parade. Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the parade application. Chairperson Black noted that a decision should be made today and asked Commissioner Norling how many people would be able to ride in the car he is providing. Vice Chairperson Norling responded there would be room for the driver and three passengers. After brief discussion, it was determined that Chairperson Black and , Commissioners Hartley and Small would ride in the car. . MSC COMMISSIONER CRUGER MOVED, COMMISSIONER HARTLEY SECONDED THAT THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE WITH A VEHICLE. MOTION CARRIED. 7-0. 7. NEW BUSINESS None. l , 46-3 / / ( I 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Commissioners Commissioner Hartley volunteered to write press release endorsing Proposition A. Chairperson Black advised the Commission that a Candidate's Forum would be held October 29 at 12:30 p.m., at the San Dieguito S~nior Center and encouraged Commissioners to attend. Vice Chairperson Norling advised that he had recently attended a Candidates meeting in Olivenhain and through written questions to the various Candidates, determined they all support a Senior Center and funding. B. Staff Recreation Superintendent Alexander asked Chairperson Black to fill out the Encinitas Day evaluation form. She also read a thank you note from Carrie Stone, for the plant presented as a thank you for her hard work on the Senior Information Fair, and advised the Commission that the upcoming Senior Information Fair would be held on May 21,1997. 9. ADJOURNMENT ( 48-i Meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m. M~~=W QIY~~ Secretary