2007-09-28
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: Sept 28, 2007 1:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Vance called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Vance, Vice-Chairperson Harp, Commissioners Drielsma,
Finch, Price, and Winfield.
Also
Present: Recreation Superintendent Fazzio, Program Assistant Pfeil.
Absent: Commissioner Larson.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. None.
4. CHANGES TO AGENDA
A. None.
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of minutes for Regular Meeting June 22, 2007.
COMMISSIONER FINCH MOVED, COMMISSIONER HARP SECONDED TO APPROVE
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 22, 2007. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Loralee Olejnik of San Diego Medical Services Enterprise gave a presentation
on their service and gave tips for using the 9-1-1 system.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Superintendent Fazzio reviewed the Project C.A.R.E. statistical report for June, July,
and August.
B. Status Report on Senior Center.
Superintendent Fazzio provided information on several upcoming events. The Travel
Training Class was successful. The Value of Resources Presentation was also held.
Approximately 130 people attended the “Casino Royale” Senior Dance. Online
registration started at the Senior Center reported 17.6% usage thus far. Superintendent
Fazzio thanked everyone for attending the Spaghetti Dinner.
C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees. (Outreach Information,
Senior Housing Review, Senior Disaster Preparedness and Representative
Reports), and Annual Sub-committee Appointments.
Outreach – No Report
Senior Housing – No Report
Senior Disaster Preparedness –
Commissioner Finch stated that they have met several
times and have also met with Tom Gallup and Fire Captain Daigle. Pat Carroll at High
Country Villas was also contacted to work with the Fire Dept. on giving a presentation to
the public preferably at the Senior Center.
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Council Contact –
The Commission Recognition Dinner was held on September 25.
Encinitas Senior Foundation Review
– Commissioner Harp stated that they had a booth
at Oktoberfest. The Foundation has donated $1000.00 to the Senior Center for floral
decorations for the Recreation Room and the Computer Learning Center. $1100.00 was
donated for tinting in room 120 near the front entrance for lighting and shading issues.
The Foundation is planning on donating approximately $6000.00 to take the main doors
and move them out 4 ft. because the proximity to the front counter keeps activating the
motion sensors.
A.I.S. Review
– Superintendent Fazzio handed out the Agenda and Minutes for the most
recent meeting.
Chairperson Vance reviewed Attachment A regarding annual subcommittee
appointments. Commissioner Price will join the Outreach Sub-committee.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of November Meeting.
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It was discussed that since November 9 was the only Friday that City Hall is open then
the Commission might consider not having a meeting in November providing that if
something important comes up then a special meeting will be called.
COMMISSIONER HARP MOTIONED, COMMISSIONER FINCH SECONDED TO
CANCEL THE NOVEMBER MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
9. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Drielsma asked for business cards again. He also discussed participating
in the next Emergency Preparedness drill for Scripps Encinitas.
Commissioner Winfield asked about IHSS Public Authority regarding licensing care
providers to protect against elder abuse. Commissioner Price provided more information
about what they do.
Commissioner Finch discovered that Hollywood Video is offering 2 free rentals to Seniors
on Tuesdays; courtesy of Humana.
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Vice Chairperson Harp announced that the 10 Annual Encinitas Follies is scheduled for
Sunday, February 10th. The Senior Foundation will print the tickets earlier this year so
that they can be used for Christmas gifts. He also announced that Dave Oakley of the
Encinitas Senior Foundation has been in the hospital but is recovering.
B. Staff
Superintendent Fazzio asked about scheduling a hard hat tour of the new library for the
October or January meeting. The Commission preferred the January date.
She also wanted to thank the Disaster Preparedness sub-committee for all of their hard
work. A speaker at recent training said that a major earthquake in our area was 40 years
overdue and predicted that a soft venue terrorist attack is likely within 3-6 months.
Participation in The Encinitas Holiday Parade will be discussed at the October meeting.
10. ADJOURNMENT
A. The meeting adjourned at 2:02 p.m.
NEXT MEETING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2007 AT 1:00 P.M.
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