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