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CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: July 16, 1999; 1 :00 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Hartley called the meeting to order at 1 :00 p.m.
Present:
Chairperson Hartley, Vice Chairperson Lee Vance, Commissioners
Kathleen Vance, Small.
Also
Present:
Recreation Superintendent Alexander and Administrative Secretary
Dakovich.
Absent:
Commissioners Mastro, Norling
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A Approval of minutes of regularmeeting June 18, 1999.
MSC VICE CHAIRPERSON VANCE MOVED, COMMISSIONER SMALL SECONDED
TO APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 1999. MOTION
CARRIED. 4-0.
5. PRESENTATION
None.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A Status Report on Project C.ARE.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the June Statistical Report and
noted the increase in client sign-ups.
Chairperson Hartley asked if the Postal Alert was still active.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that the Postal Alert was still active.
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Chairperson Hartley shared a story regarding a neighbor who had some problems
and was not a participant in the Project C.ARE. Program. He will investigate and
report findings to the Project C.ARE. Coordinator.
B. Status Report on Senior Facilities at Oakcrest Park.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised she was currently reviewing the
90% plans for the Community/Senior Center and had met with Chairperson Hartley
and David Oakley for their comments, as well as Dee Larson, Encinitas Senior
Center, to review the Center kitchen plans. She advised that Community Services
Director Wigginton will be meeting with the architect after the Community Services
Departmentreview and the Planning Commission Sub-Committee will check plans
for substantial conformance to move forward with construction process. She
further noted the plans would be returned to the architect in August for updates
and returned to the City as 100% Plans, with project going out to bid around
October and a construction start date of January, 2000.
Chairperson Hartley noted the recent two hour review of the plans did not seem
sufficient considering the size of the project. He also shared his concerns about
the height and appearance of the recently added wall in the parking area.
Vice Chairperson Vance suggested the use of a crib wall, and with planting visual
impact could be mitigated.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised this was still under staff review.
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.
New Senior Center Operations Review - Chairperson Hartley advised he had
recently been advised that the City would be responsible for maintenance of the
Center. Also he had recently met to discuss Center operations and the importance
of having firm operational figures before Commission would make any budget
request presentation to City Council.
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Recreation Superintendent Alexander has prepared a survey packet she will mail
to local centers which contains questions on administration and operations, and
when these questionnaires are returned, figures can be compiled for review. She
also reviewed a recent discussion she had with Lee Weikum regarding Center
operations, and the need to review the current status of FSA She further
suggested that a survey, regarding participant program interest, used at the Senior
Information Fair be made available at the Senior Center.
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Vice Chairperson Vance suggested that as part of the survey, there be an area to
address number of clients served. He noted the survey currently being referenced
is three years old and the senior population has increased considerably.
Chairperson Hartley noted to have a successful Senior Center and programs, the
entire senior community must be aware and involved.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander requested suggestions from the
Commission on Center colors and decorating ideas.
Chairperson Hartley asked when Center interior samples for paint, flooring, etc.
would be available.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander aqvised the Center samples should be
available for review in September.
Transportation Review - no report.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander noted the importance of attending the
"CA TS" meetings, as they endeavor to provide much needed senior transportation.
She encouraged Commissioners Kathleen Vance and Mastro to continue with
their Transportation Ad Hoc Sub-committee assignments and report back to the
Commission.
New Senior Center Foundation - no report.
Council Contact Review - no report.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A Discussion on Cancellation of Regular Meeting on August 20, 1999.
MSC VICE CHAIRPERSON VANCE MOVED, COMMISSIONER SMALL SECONDED
TO CANCEL REGULAR MEETING ON AUGUST 20, 1999. MOTION CARRIED.
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Chairperson Hartley advised there may be a need to call a special meeting during
the month of August, with regard to the Community/Senior Center.
B. Discussion on Encinitas Day Participation.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised the application for Encinitas Day
has been submitted, Commissioner Norling will be in charge of the day's schedule
and all final details will be discussed as part of the September agenda. She also
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noted the possibility of a new/updated Center model for the event, and suggested
Center surveys and Senior directories be available for handout.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Commissioners
Chairperson Hartley shared information about his soon to be published book on
Encinitas History and distributed an information flyer.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
fees have been revised.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
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