1997-11-21
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: November 21, 1997; 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, Commissioners Hartley, Springer-Bake~, Patton,
Cruger and Small.
Also
Present:
Recreation Superintendent Pam Alexander and Administrative
Secretary Jacklyn Dakovich.
Absent:
Vice Chairperson Norling.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of minutes for regular meeting held October 17, 1997.
MSC COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, COMMISSIONER PATTON SECONDED
TO APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 17, 1997.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
B. Approval of minutes of special joint meeting with Parks & Recreation
Commission held October 7, 1997.
MSC COMMISSIONER SPRINGER-BAKER MOVED, COMMISSIONER SMALL
SECONDED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION HELD OCTOBER 7,1997~ MOTION
CARRIED. 3-3-0. (ABSTAINED COMMISSIONERS PATTON, SMALL AND
SPRINGER-BAKER, THEY DID NOT ATTEND MEETING).
PRESENTATIONS
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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E./Brochure Distribution
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the Project C.A.R.E. status report
for October and shared information on the Coordinator's activities during the
month. She also discussed brochure distribution (Project C.A.R.E. and Senior
Information brochures are distributed together) and a form she had developed to
track distribution.
Commissioner Hartley asked if there was a need for volunteers to help with
distribution of brochures.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander responded there was always a need for
volunteers and when the distribution list was finalized, she would ask for
assistance with distribution.
B. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the upcoming joint meeting on
Oakcrest Park with the Parks & Recreation Commission. She also advised the
Commission that the signage at Balour and Encinitas Blvd. had been changed and
now read "Future Home of the Senior Center".
C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Senior Center Advocacy
Group, Outreach Information, New Senior Center Operations Review, and
Representative Report on Council Contact).
Senior Center Advocacy Group - Commissioner Hartley noted there had been
response to the Commission's letter to City Council requesting that
correspondence, etc. read Community/Senior Center. He further advised that he
and Chairperson Black had met with Council Member DuVivier regarding these
concerns and as yet they have not heard from him. He also noted that
Chairperson Black had met with Deputy Mayor Aspell regarding these concerns
and she had no problem with original name. During this meeting Deputy Mayor
Aspell advised that she would like the Commission to participate in upcoming goal
setting meetings, after she is appointed Mayor. Commissioner Hartley also
advised that he had spoken to Council Member DuVivier some time ago,
regarding the possibility of an agenda item that would address the need for the
consistent use of the original project name, Community/Senior Center, but to date
this had not happened.
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A brief discussion followed with all Commissioners expressing their concerns that
the use of different names for the project was causing unnecessary confusion in
the Community.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION AGREED TO WRITE ANOTHER LETTER
TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE PROJECT NAME, NOTING THE
CHOICES WERE COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER OR COMMUNITY & SENIOR
CENTER.
Outreach Information - Commissioner Cruger advised that the Ad Hoc Sub
Committee had met in October, mapped out program ideas and confirmed a
presentation by Jim Benson, Asst. City Manager, on the golf course for the
January Commission meeting. She suggested that speakers be agendized first,
so those interested could come, hear the speaker and leave. She further noted
she will promote the event by distributing flyers and advertising in local papers.
She presented two flyers for Commission approval. Commissioner Cruger
presented a tentative list of speakers for upcoming months, which included
February - tax person; March - report from Foundation member, and noted she
was open to suggestions for speakers from Commissioners.
New Senior Center Operations Review - Commissioner Hartley advised that he
had distributed the survey on Senior Center operations that the Committee had
produced, to the Foundation members, who found it very informative. He further
advised that he had been contacted about a possible meeting to discuss the
Meals on Wheels operation after May, when it is possible that this program will
leave the Balour site, and use the Salvation Army kitchens to provide meals. He
noted that this move will have great impact on the current Senior Center 's income.
He suggested that the Commission would be interested in supporting anything
that would save the lunch program at the Balour site until our Center is available.
The Commission discussed the importance of the Senior Center to many seniors,
who come for lunch as well as socializing.
Commissioner Hartley clarified further that he had been contacted by the Senior
Center, asking for Senior Citizen Commission verbal support to keep the facility
open.
COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, COMMISSIONER SMALL SECONDED
TO SUPPORT, AS A COMMISSION, ANY CONGREGATE NUTRITION
PROGRAM THAT WOULD ASSIST IN KEEPING THE SENIOR CENTER OPEN
UNTIL THE NEW FACILITY IS AVAILABLE.
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Chairperson Black suggested changing a word in the motion (any) and perhaps
using something more specific.
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Chairperson Black suggested the motion should read "support keeping the site
open" I without committing to any specific program.
COMMISSIONER CRUGER MOVED TO AMEND ORIGINAL MOTION,
CHAIRPERSON BLACK SECONDED TO CHANGE WORDING IN ORIGINAL
MOTION TO "A" CONGREGATE NUTRITION PROGRAM RATHER THAN
"ANY". MOTION CARRIED. 5-0-1 (COMMISSIONER HARTLEY NO).
MSC ORIGINAL MOTION WITH AMENDMENT FROM "ANY" TO "A" CONGREGATE
NUTRITION PROGRAM PASSED. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
Representative Report on Council Contact - Chairperson Slack reviewed her
meeting with Deputy Mayor Aspell regarding the name of the Center and the
upcoming goals workshop.
D. Update on Holiday Parade Participation.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief status report on the Parade and
reviewed earlier Commission discussion on their participation.
Commissioner Hartley advised the cars he had suggested earlier, would not be
suitable and that the Commission will go with the Mustang convertibles to be
provided by Vice Chairperson Norling.
Commissioner Small advised she would also participate and ride in the Parade.
E. Report on November 3, 1997 Joint Meeting with City of Vista Senior
Commission.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the joint meeting with the City of
Vista Senior Commission, which included a delightful lunch and facility tour.
The Commission discussed various aspects ofthecenter and 'noted that the
upcoming new center will provide a greater area for programs and will also assist
in providing greater central control of the City's various facilities.
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F. Update on Communications with Staff/Council regarding Senior Concerns.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the Commission's concerns
regarding the advocacy group, signage and various avenues the Commission
could use to contact City Council members from personal contact, letters,
attending Council meetings.
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Chairperson Black emphasized the need for greater communication with City
Council and staff so that the Commission could address issues that are pertinent
to seniors.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that she would contact the City
Attorney for further clarification on'the process for the Commission and report back
to the Commission.
Commissioner Hartley suggested that two people work with Recreation
Superintendent Alexander on this issue, after discussion with the City Attorney, to
come up with additional solutions to enhance communications..
Chairperson Black will work with the Superintendent and appoint one other person,
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on Cancellation of December 19, 1997 Senior Citizen
Commission Meeting.
MSC COMMISSIONER PATTON MOVED, COMMISSIONER SPRINGER-BAKER
SECONDED TO CANCEL DECEMBER COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION
CARRIED. 5-0.
B. Discussion on Future Meeting with City of Vista Senior Commission.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander discussed the Commission hosting the City
of Vista Senior Commission the latter part of February.
Both Chairperson Black and Commissioner Hartley suggested that the
Commission host the Vista Senior Commission in March.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander will contact Cathy Brendel, City of Vista
and discuss possible March dates.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSION AGREED TO HAVE A TAX EXPERT
AS THEIR GUEST SPEAKER FOR THE FEBRUARY MEETING.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Hartley advised that a Commissioner should be attending "the North
County Senior Coalition meetings, and volunteered to attend and report back to
the Commission. He also announced the upcoming Foundation Fund Raiser at
La Paloma Theater.
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Commissioner Patton advised that a cook book was going to be sold as another
Foundation Fund Raiser.
Chairperson Black reviewed NOCOA information and the AARP newsletter,
announced the Senior Center annual Thanksgiving dinner and advised that Mandy
Guimond, Housing/Grants Analyst, City of Encinitas has information on low
income housing (Encinitas Terrace Apartments). She also distributed Chamqer of
Commerce brochure.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander distributed the graffiti hotline and Teen
Directory brochure, and information on an Assistance League that will deliver'
books and tapes to those who can't get to the library. She also noted that Vice
Chairperson Norling had requested an agenda item - City Library - which -will be
on the January agenda.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:1 0 p~m.
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