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1997-05-16 CITY OF ENCINIT AS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MINUTES Meeting Date: May 16, 1997, 1 :00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Black, Vice Chairperson Norling, Commissioners Small, Patton, Hartley and Springer-Baker. Also Present: Recreation Superintendent Pamela Alexander and Administrative Secretary Jacklyn Dakovich. Absent: Carol Cruger 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. None. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of minutes for meeting of April 18, 1997. MSC COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, CHAIRPERSON BLACK SECONDED TO APPROVE MINUTES Or: APRIL 18, 1997 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. 5. PRESENTATIONS A. None. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Additional Information on "Local Ambulance Service Proposal- Prop "E" by Lee Weikum. Lee Weikum, Senior Advocate, 1178 Crest Dr. - shared his concerns regarding Proposition "E" and noted that a no vote was in the best interest of seniors, as the City rather than the County would be in control of the ambulance service, and with the use of our own City paramedic certified fire fighters, we would receive more responsive service. 1-6-( Mike Andreen, 2031 Shadow Grove - spoke in support of Proposition "E" and urged a yes vote, which would continue the current service being provided. B. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E. Recreation SuperintendentAlexander reviewed the monthly statistical report and provided additional handouts on Project C.A.R.E. items. C. Status Report on Senior Facilities atOakcrest Park. Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a status report on the senior facilities at Oakcrest Park, and noted the unanimous vote of support by both the Parks & Recreation Commission and the Senior Citizen Commission, at their joint meeting held on May 13, 1997, to accept the conceptual site plan as presented. She further advised that Community Services Director Wigginton would begin contract negotiations with Mark Steele, Mark Steele Group, to determine costs for further design and consructions drawings, before takling the conceptual site plans to City Council for approval. Chairperson Slack asked if the Commission would have an opportunity to share any concerns as well as input on the project. 1 Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised there would be an opportunity for the Commission to provide additional input on the design ofthe facility at a later date. Vice Chairperson Norling inquired if the current site as proposed would allow for growth of the facility. Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that due to acreage limits and environmental constraints, there would be little room, if any, for further building expansion in the proposed plan. Commissioner Patton suggested the possibility of a second story on the facility. Recreation Superintendent Alexander responded that there are height limitations, but will investigate and advise. Commissioner Hartley asked for a time frame on the project. Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that ground breaking could occur in approximately one year, and the actual construction process could take about 6 months. 46-2 Commissioner Hartley proposed a small group meeting with the architect and staff, to discuss various aspects of the project before meeting jointly with the Parks & Recreation Commission. IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION AGREED TO SEND A THANK YOU LETTER TO CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND SENIOR FACILITIES. D. Status Report on Senior Information Fair. Recreation SuperintendentAlexander gave a brief status report on the Senior Information Fair, discussed raffle prizes, Commissioner assignments and volunteer needs. E. Update Reports on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees. (Senior Center Advocacy Group, Outreach Information Program, New Senior Center Operations Review; and Commission Representative Report on Council Contact). Senior Center Advocacy Group - Commissioner Hartley advised that Senior Advocate Lee Weikum will participate in the Senior Fair, promoting the Oakcrest Senior fac!lities. Outreach Information Program - No report. New Senior Center Operations Review - Commissioner Hartley advised nothing new to report. Commission Representative Report on Council Contact - No report. 7. NEW BUSINESS None. '8. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Commissioners Commissioner Hartley noted the upcoming Encinitas Historical Society Fair to be held at Pacific View Elementary School in June. He also advised that he had made a contact who may provide City Hall lobby flowers, beginning May 19. Commissioner Patton gave a brief report on the recent Area Agency on Aging meeting she attended, advising they have various information tapes available for agency use, and that they also provide the Meals in Motion program, which delivers meals to 1300 seniors on holidays, weekends. 46.~ Commissioner Small advised that Jean Stein, representing AAA, is a possible guest speaker for the next Commission meeting. Commissioner Hartley requested an agenda item for the next meeting regarding the Senior Citizen Commission establishment of purpose and goals of presentations as well as review time limits for presentations. Chairperson Black noted the upcoming NOCOLA meeting to be held at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. B. Staff Recreation Superintendent Alexander announced several upcoming meetings that might be of interest to the Commission. 9. ADJOURNMENT -( 4 (j -4 Meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Sec.