2010-01-19
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MINUTES
Meeting Date January 19, 2010 2:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 PM
Present: Chairperson Vance, Vice-Chairperson Finch, Commissioners
Campbell, Harp, Drielsma and Pollack (arriving at 2:16 PM)
Absent: Commissioner Larson
Also
Present: Senior Center Manager Goodsell and Program Assistant Roff
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairperson Vance.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public speaker, Al Tschaeche presented the Commission with a written report, A
Blueprint for Action: Developing a Livable Community for All Ages, and requested
the Commission to follow up on the report.
4. CHANGES TO AGENDA
None
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for the regular meeting November 17, 2009
VICE-CHAIRPERSON FINCH MOVED, COMMISSIONER HARP SECONDED
TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 17, 2009 MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0. (COMMISSIONERS POLLACK AND LARSON NOT
PRESENT).
6. PRESENTATION
A. City of Encinitas Website, Lynn Tufts, IT Director
Director Tufts provided a presentation on improving the City’s website with emphasis
in three areas: Ease of Use, Online Services and Web 2.0. Commissioners provided
recommendations for improving ease of use for seniors and additional information
on senior services.
Commissioner Harp requested assurance that the updated senior video would be
placed on the website. Director Tuft responded there is no technical reason that
would prevent this. Senior Center Manager Goodsell stated it would require
department approval.
B. Comprehensive General Photo Project, Michael Strong, Planner
Planner Strong provided Commissioners with details and cameras for participation
in the CGPU Photo Project. Cameras and digital photos need to be turned in by
February 12, 2010 and the pictures will be assembled on February 16, 2010,
following the Senior Citizen Commission meeting. Digital pictures may be submitted
electronically at CVS on Encinitas Boulevard.
Public speaker, Al Tschaeche volunteered to provide assistance in assembling
pictures on February 16, 2010.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project C.A.R.E.
Senior Center Manager Goodsell reviewed the November 2009 Project C.A.R.E.
statistics and reported there will be no future statistical reports on Project C.A.R.E.
The R.U.O.K. program is now being serviced by the Y.A.N.A. program through the
Sheriff’s station. The Senior Center is still providing the Vial of Life and Gate Keeper
programs. Commissioner Campbell inquired as to the number on the waiting list for
the Out & About program. Senior Center Manager Goodsell reported there are
approximately 30 on the waiting list. Commissioner Campbell inquired as to cuts in
this program, and Senior Center Manager Goodsell reported no cuts are planned in
the Out and About program.
B. Status Report on the Senior Center
Senior Center Manager Goodsell reported Friday, January 29 is a free Hearing
Screening at the Senior Center, an RSVP is necessary and based on interest
quarterly screenings may be scheduled. A free Gastro Intestinal Health Presentation
is scheduled for February 17 at 10:30 AM. Director Hazeltine will provide the
Commission with a presentation on the Recreation Budget at the February meeting,
and the 2010 calendar was provided to all Commissioners.
C. Evaluation of Holiday Parade
Commissioners commented the parade was fun and Vice-Chair Finch suggested the
Commissioners be more creative in their entry next year, perhaps forming a
subcommittee to work on a more interesting theme.
D. Update Report on Ad Hoc Subcommittees
Outreach - Commissioner Harp reported the Senior Focus Group has a presentation
Tuesday, January 26 at Belmont Village.
Senior Information Fair - Vice-Chairperson Finch met with Supervisor Rundle and
reported no major changes will be made to this year’s Senior Information Fair.
Representative Reports
Council Update – none
Comprehensive General Plan Update Steering Committee - Chairperson Vance
reported attending the first committee meeting which has seventeen members
representing all areas of Encinitas. Several members provided input on senior
needs. Public meetings are scheduled for March 8 in Olivenhain, March 9 in New
Encinitas, March 11 in Cardiff, March 22 in Leucadia and March 23 in Old Encinitas.
Senior Foundation- no report
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Senior Commission Appointments
Senior Center Manager Goodsell provided Commissioners with the Public Notice
and Senior Citizen Commission Application for appointments. Commissioners
Drielsma, Harp, Larson and Finch terms are ending in March 2010. Applicants for
the Senior Citizen Commission may appear before Council at the February 10, 2010
meeting at 6:00 PM.
B. Rebranding the Senior Center
Senior Center Manager Goodsell requested Commission input on rebranding the
Senior Center to capture the Baby Boomer audience and suggested Marty Dare with
A.I.S. provide a presentation to the Commission.
Chairperson Vance commented this might not be an issue.
Commissioner Harp felt the existing name provides clarity as to whom the Center is
designed to serve.
Vice-Chairperson Finch requested the Commission research the subject to
determine validity.
Commissioner Pollack stated Baby Boomers work and cannot utilize the Senior
Center due the hours of operation.
9. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Harp will miss the March 2010 meeting.
Vice-Chairperson Finch requested classes or presentations on new technology
such as Twitter and Facebook be offered at the Senior Center.
B. Staff
No report
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:08 PM.