1999-02-19
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: February 19, 1999; 1 :00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Norling called the meeting to order at 1 :00 p.m.
Present:
Chairperson Norling, Vice Chairperson Hartley, Commissioners
Small, Vance, Nyberg.
Also
Present:
Recreation Superintendent Pam Alexander and Administrative
Secretary Jacklyn Dakovich.
Absent:
Commissioner Mastro
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
, 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of minutes of regular meeting November 20, 1998.
MSC VICE CHAIRPERSON HARTLEY MOVED, COMMISSIONER VANCE
SECONDED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER
20, 1998. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0.
5. PRESENTATION
A. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Sheriff's Senior Volunteer
Patrol.
This agenda item re-scheduled for March meeting.
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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the Project C.A.R.E. status report
for November, December and January and advised that the Project C.A.R.E.
Coordinator had nearly completed updating agency records.
B. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reported that City Council had placed a sixty
day freeze on the project and appointed an Ad Hoc Sub-Committee to address
citizen concerns expressed at the February 10, 1999 Council meeting. She
distributed a list of concerns and issues to the Commission.
Commissioner Vance shared concerns that the Senior Citizen Commission was
not the lead agency on this review project. He requested information on this
project be agendized for the March meeting.
Commissioner Nyberg noted the original design had all necessary approvals and
the project should continue.
Commissioner Vance shared further concerns that the project could be continually
delayed if public input deadlines are not set.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander suggested that if the Commission feels
strongly about how the project continues, such a recommendation be made to City
Council. She further advised the need for Commissioners (3) to attend the
upcoming Ad Hoc meeting.
IN CONSENSUS THE COMMISSION AGREED THAT COMMISSIONERS
NYBERG, HARTLEY, AND VANCE WOULD ATTEND THE AD HOC SUB-
COMMITTEE MEETING, WITH CHAIRPERSON NORLING AND
COMMISSIONER SMALL AS SUBSTITUTES.
Vice Chairperson Hartley shared his concerns regarding a need to inform more
seniors about the upcoming Center, and made the following motion:
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VICE CHAIRPERSON HARTLEY MOVED, CHAIRPERSON NORLING
SECONDED TO HOLD INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS ON THE
COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER AT OAKCREST PARK ON THREE
SEPARATE OCCASIONS AT THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CENTER. MOTION
CARRIED. 5-0.
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C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Outreach Information
Program, New Senior Center Operations Review, Transportation Review),
and Representative Reports.
Outreach Information ~ No report. Recreation Superintendent Alexander will
meet with the Outreach Sub-Committee to provide information and assistance.
New Senior Center Operations Review ~ Vice Chairperson Hartley advised there
was no report. He further suggested that the search for a Senior Center Manager
should begin within the next sixty days.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that City Council and the project
time line would dictate the timing for recruiting Center staff.
Transportation Review - Vice Chairperson Hartley advised a North County group
was working to put together a non-profit corporation, separate from local Senior
Commissions, to provide research and support on transportation for all North
County seniors, using the City of Riverside program as a model.
Representative Report - Council Contact - no report.
Representative Report ~ Senior Center Foundation Liaison - Vice Chairperson
Hartley reported the February 14 Senior Follies was a grand success with a profit
of $3,000.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Senior Citizen Commission Appointments.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the staff report, noting that
applications were due to City Clerk's office by January 29, 1999, City Council to
interview applicants February 22 and appointments/re-appointments would be
made February 24, 1999.
B. Information and Discussion on the 1999 Senior Information Fair.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the staff report and advised staff
was researching alternate sites in the event construction at St. John Church was
not completed. She also noted vendor letter was being mailed. She distributed
the vendor list to Commission for their review and requested any additional
information on desired exhibitors. She suggested that one, two or three
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Commission members could meet with staff to aid in planning the event.
Commissioners Nyberg and Small indicated their interest in working with staff.
Additionally, she shared information on a media source who provided exceptional
promotional materials and news articles for last year's Holiday Parade and
suggested this might be a consideration for the Senior Information Fair.
Vice Chairperson Hartley supported the suggestion, and also advised at a recent
Rotary breakfast, members (5-8) volunteered to help in any way the day of the
Fair.
Commissioner Nyberg shared her concerns regarding any increase in amount of
attendees, noting the current Fair site was full to capacity last year. She also
suggested that an area be set aside for a display and presentation on the
Community and Senior Center. Commissioners stated this has been done in the
past and will be incorporated into the Fair again this year.
Chairperson Norling and Commissioner Nyberg expressed an interest in helping
with the presentation on the Community and Senior Center.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Vance shared information from the County Board of Supervisors,
regarding a new program - Safe Seniors Pilot Program; also information on Senior
Fraud and Abuse.
Vice Chairperson Hartley shared several news articles.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised she had the most recent Aging
Summit Report and would be happy to provide copies to interested
Commissioners. She also invited Commissioners to the J Street Dedication,
February 26.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
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