2009-03-17
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MINUTES
Meeting Date March 17, 2009, 2:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 PM.
Present: Vice-Chairperson Harp, Commissioners Campbell, Drielsma, Finch, Larson,
Pollack and Vance
Also
Present: Senior Center Manager Goodsell and Program Assistant Roff
Absent: None
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Pollack led the Pledge of Allegiance
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
4. CHANGES TO AGENDA
Remove Commissioner Price from the Senior Information Fair Subcommittee on Attachment
8B.
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for the regular meeting February 17, 2009.
THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED TO THE FEBRUARY 17, 2009 MEETING. THE
MOTION WAS APPROVED 5-0, WITH TWO ABSTENTIONS.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Welcome and Introduction of New and Current Commissioners
Commissioners introduced themselves and provided a brief background. Staff members
made introductions and Senior Center Manager Goodsell provided her background.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
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Senior Center Manager Goodsell reviewed the statistical report for February 2009
noting two new clients served during the month, and requests were made for one Vial of
Life and one RUOK. Senior Center Manager Goodsell reported Recreation Supervisor
Rundle distributed materials at a Kiwanis meeting, a new volunteer was recruited by G.
Allicotti and staff is waiting for software issues to be resolved before proceeding with
the reverse 911 call system. Commissioner Finch asked if the 633 clients served were
all receiving RUOK calls, Senior Center Manager Goodsell replied most are Vial of Life
clients, ten or less are RUOK clients.
B. Status Report on the Senior Center
Senior Center Manager Goodsell noted the new Prime Times issue was distributed, the
Volunteer Appreciation Party will be April 27, 2009 and the Senior Information Fair is
scheduled for May 7, 2009. Senior Center Manager Goodsell also distributed flyers on
upcoming programs and copies of an article in the San Diego Union Tribune on Senior
Transportation and the elimination of bus routes by NCTD. The Senior Center did
recruit two volunteer Out and About drivers from this article.
C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Subcommittees (Outreach, Senior Housing, Senior
Disaster Preparedness, Senior Information Fair and Representative Reports).
Outreach –
Commissioner Finch asked for an update on the Senior Video. Vice-Chairperson
Harp reported he had received no input from the commission members. It was reported the
video was for sale for ten dollars each. Senior Center Manager Goodsell reported receiving
an estimate of $300 to $400 to make the anticipated changes and suggested showing the
updated video at a monthly AARP or NARFE meeting. Commissioner Finch suggested
showing the video at the Library and Senior Housing communities.
Senior Housing
– No report
Senior Disaster Preparedness –
Commissioner Drielsma reported the subcommittee would
move forward with preparations for a spring presentation.
Senior Information Fair-
Commissioner Finch reported Panera would provide a box lunch
for Fair attendees. Senior Center Manager Goodsell reported the Senior Information Fair is
being advertised in the Recreation Guide, the City website, and will look into having it listed
on the AIS website. Commissioner Larson requested a poster be put up and Commissioner
Vance commented posters have been placed in churches and senior communities by
Commissioners in the past. Commissioner Campbell requested information on booths; it was
reported there are between 50 and 60 booths, there is a fee for having a booth, and there is
no selling, booths are information only. Commissioner Finch reported the entrance and exit
would be through the Senior Center entrance. Senior Center Manager Goodsell reported
Recreation Supervisor Rundle is responsible for coordinating the visitor entrance and exit.
Commissioner Harp suggested changing the exit to the Community Center to avoid
congestion.
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Council Contact –
Commissioner Vance reported listening to Commission applicants and
agreed with Council that the City is fortunate to have so many community members
interested in volunteering.
Senior Foundation –
Vice-Chairperson Harp reported the City Council asked for clarification
on the Senior Foundation’s offer to help purchase a bus. The Foundation gave Council sixty
days to provide additional information as to the use of the bus, as the Foundation can only
fund items that solely benefit senior citizens. Since 2003 over $100,000 has been donated
by the Foundation for the benefit of Encinitas seniors. Commissioner Harp also reported the
Foundation might establish a trust fund for future distributions, as there are no current and
foreseen needs that require the Foundation to continue in its fundraising efforts.
AIS –
Senior Center Manager Goodsell made mention of the fact AIS is looking at a staff
reduction of eighteen positions and referred the Senior Citizen Commission to the AIS
Agenda Report. Senior Center Manager Goodsell also reminded Commissioners AIS helps
fund the Senior Nutrition Program, HICAP and Elder Law services. Commissioner Vance
requested a copy of the annual AIS report. Senior Center Manager will look into providing an
electronic copy or a link that would provide this information, as the report is approximately
120 pages.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Commission Chair and Vice-Chairperson
Commissioner Harp nominated Commissioner Vance for Chair. Commission consensus was
7-0. Commissioner Drielsma nominated Commissioner Finch for Vice-Chairperson.
Commission consensus was 7-0.
B. Appointment of subcommittee members
Chair Vance provided a background on the purpose and function of subcommittees.
Commissioner Vance motioned to dissolve the Senior Housing subcommittee, Commissioner
Finch seconded, and motion carried 7-0. Chair Vance requested volunteers for the
vacancies on the Outreach Subcommittee, Senior Disaster Preparedness and Senior
Information Fair. Commissioners Larson, Pollack and Campbell volunteered respectively.
After additional discussion, Commissioners Larson and Campbell agreed to switch
subcommittee positions.
C. Discussion on revising and updating the Senior Citizen Commission Work Plan/Goals
for FY 09/10.
Commission consensus was reached for the subcommittee members to meet with Senior
Center Manager Goodsell to review the goals for FY 09/10.
9. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
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Commissioner Campbell stated there is a Kansas Jayhawks game on Friday.
Commissioner Finch welcomed Commissioners Pollack and Campbell.
Commissioner Drielsma stated his birthday was March 15, and he is now 79 years of age.
Commissioner Harp stated transportation is the main topic of concern among seniors today.
Chair Vance stated the Commission had a Transportation Ad Hoc Subcommittee at one time
and there is only minimal public transportation available.
B. Staff
Senior Center Manager Goodsell welcomed Commissioners Pollack and Campbell. There are
currently two seniors on the Out and About waiting list.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:36 PM.
NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 2:00 PM
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