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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
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