1997-02-21
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
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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 Small
and Hartley.
Also
Present:
ManagementAnalyst Brett Hodgkiss and AdministrativeSecretary
Jacklyn Dakovich.
Absent:
Commissioners Springer-Baker, Patton, Cruger and Recreation
Superintendent Alexander.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of minutes for meeting January 17, 1997.
MSC COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, COMMISSIONER SMALL SECONDED
TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 17,1997 MEETING. MOTION
CARRIED. 4-0.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Recognition of Recently Appointed Commissioners.
ManagementAnalyst Hodgkiss congratulated the newly appointed Commissioners
and welcomed them to the meeting.
B. Recognition of Park Encinitas Craft Club for Donation towards Senior
Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
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ManagementAnalyst Hodgkiss, on behalf of the Senior Citizen Commission and
the City of Encinitas, thanked the Park Encinitas Craft Club for their donation
towards senior facilities at Oakcrest Park. A thank you letter and certificate of
appreciate will be mailed to the Club.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.RE.
ManagementAnalyst Hodgkiss gave the current status report on Project C.A. RE.
Chairperson Black advised that she had attended the recent City Council meeting
where CDBG funding was discussed and requested that Council give special
attention to funding senior services.
Vice Chairperson Norling noted the need for a Handy-Man reference list that could
be used by seniors who need work done .in their homes.
Commissioner Hartley recommended that the above item be agendized for the
next meeting.
B. Update Reports on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Senior Center Advocacy
Group; Outreach Information; New Senior Center Operations Review; and
Commission Representative Report on Council Contact).
Senior Center Advocacy Group - Commissioner Hartley advised it was time to
begin the promotion of the Foundation.
Vice Chairperson Norling asked if the Foundation was still necessary.
Commissioner Hartley responded that City Council would not necessarily fund the
entire project, that funds would be needed for operation and maintenance, once
the Center was completed, and promoting the Foundation would create a needed
awareness of the project.
Chairperson Black asked if announcements regarding the Foundation could be
introduced at the Senior Information Fair.
Commissioner Hartley responded that would be too late, need to start now.
Vice Chairperson Norling asked the status of the $1 million funding available, as
referred to in letter from Lynn Brown, former Housing/GrantsAnalyst with the City.
Commissioner Hartley asked for direction on how to pursue funding, should the
Commission or Foundation research funding available, and if grant monies are out
there, is there a grant writer available to apply for such funding.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION SUPPORTS THE CONTINUED PURSUIT
OF THE FOUNDATION.
Outreach Information - CommissionerSmall complimented Commissioner
Cruger on her efforts for the recent City Council meeting.
Chairperson Black requested that clarification on how to deal with seniors who
have problems and come to Commissioners for help as well as how far the
Commission can go in helping in the Community be agendized for the next
meeting.
New Senior Center Operations Review - Commissioner Hartley advised he
would be visiting the Ramona Senior Center the end of the month and invited
interested Commissioners to accompany him.
Commission Representative Report on Council Contact - Chairperson Black
reported she is attending Council meetings and keeping up to date on senior
issues.
C. Review of Senior Information Fair - Marketing Avenues.
Recreation Coordinator Carrie Stone advised she had met with Commissioner
Small to discuss the Senior Information Fair and various marketing tools. She
reviewed the budget for the Fair, discussed advertising ideas, displayed color
selection for the event and advised that the Beach News had donated a 1/4 page
ad.
Commissioner Hartley advised that he would like to see the use of a theme for the
Fair, and volunteered to work on the flyer for the event.
Recreation Coordinator Stone noted that she would need to finalize all advertising
tools by the next Senior Citizen Commission meeting.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION AGREED THAT COMMISSIONERS
HARTLEY AND SMALL AND RECREATION COORDINATOR STONE SHOULD
WORK ON THE SENIOR INFORMATION FAIR FLYER.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
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ManagementAnalyst Hodgkiss gave a brief report on seniorfacilities at Oakcrest
Park and advised that there was no new information available at this time. He
further suggested that a status report on the Center could be a regular agenda
item.
Commissioner Hartley noted the importance of Senior Citizen Commissioners
being represented during the planning stages of the facility
Chairperson Black recommended that Commissioners Hartley and Springer-Baker
work on this project to develop senior facilities at Oakcrest Park.
B. Information on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 2.30 of the Municipal
Code Regarding Termination of Appointments Due to Absences.
ManagementAnalyst Hodgkiss gave a brief overview on the proposed
amendments to Chapter" 2.30 of the Municipal Code regarding termination of
appointments due to absences.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
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Chairperson Black asked that the appointment of a Commission member to attend
NOCOSIA meetings be agendized for the next meeting. She also asked for
information on the proposed stop sign at Montoro and Via Cantebria that was
agendized for City Council meeting, February 19,1997.
Vice Chairperson Norling advised he had been contacted by a local woman who
expressed the need for volunteers to work with students on reading, math, etc., at
local schools.
Chairperson Black noted that volunteer recruitment might be a project for the
Outreach Ad Hoc Sub-Committee. She also commended the Community Services
Department for their recent brochure and noted the upcoming Home Improvement
Expo.
B. Staff
ManagementAnalyst Hodgkiss reported on Area Agency on Aging upcoming
public hearings to develop their five year plan for San Diego County and also the
AAA number for information and assistance.
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ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
Adm. Secretary
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