1989-09-15 CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: September 15, 1989 ; 1:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Acting Chairperson Hartley called the meeting to order at 1: 00
p.m.
Present: Acting Chairperson Hartley, Commissioners Searle,
Motley and Rudolph.
Absent: Chairperson Quinn and Vice Chairperson Wessel.
Also
Present: James Ellis, Recreation Superintendent, Dan Laver,
Director of Area Agency on Aging and Jacqueline
Reynolds, Office Specialist.
2 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDARS
A. Approval of Minutes of August 18 , 1989 .
It was noted on Page 4A-5 of the Minutes of August 18,
1989 Chairperson Quinn is listed in error as a member of
the Transportation Subcommittee.
COMMISSIONER RUDOLPH MOVED, MOTLEY SECONDED TO CORRECT
THE MINUTES BY REMOVING CHAIRPERSON QUINN IS NAME FROM THE
TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE. APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED
4-0 .
COMMISSIONER SEARLE MOVED, RUDOLPH SECONDED TO APPROVE
THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1989 WITH THE ABOVE-MENTIONED
CHANGE. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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5A. PRESENTATION BY DAN LAVER, DIRECTOR OF AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Mr. Laver, the Director of The Area Agency on Aging spoke to
the Commission about AAA. He explained that AAA is the result
of the Older Americans Act and is also under the Federal
Health and Welfare Agency. It was decided in 1974 that there
would be Federal money available to each state to provide
grants for the development of programs for the elderly.
Mr. Laver explained that San Diego County had established an
Office on Senior Citizens Affairs and this office became the
designated AAA for the County. There are 33 Service Areas
within the State of California and San Diego County is Service
Area #23 .
Mr. Laver told the Commission that it was decided that
nutrition programs would be established under the new Title
7 of -the Federal Act which provides for congregate nutrition.
Nutrition programs are contracted with community based
organizations through competitive bidding. Mr. Laver stated
that Meals-On-Wheels is a private non-profit organization and
is not part of AAA.
Mr. Laver informed the Commission that AAA also provides an
information and referral service to senior citizens. This
is contracted with North County Seniors in Action. Another
function of AAA is Home Supportive Services which is
contracted out to 6 providers in San Diego County.
Eligibility for this service is contingent on income and
property requirements.
Mr. Laver described the mobile law office which is under
contract with "Pro-Tech" . The mobile law office has 2
attorneys who travel to all out-laying districts of the County
with the purpose of advising and aiding senior citizens in
legal matters.
The final service Mr. Laver discussed was the Title 5 Program
which is the Senior Employment Services Program. The purpose
of this program is to train and up-date senior citizen's
skills so that they will be able to qualify for employment.
Mr. Laver gave the Commission several brochures explaining
other services available through AAA and answered questions
for the Commissioners.
The Commission thanked Mr. Laver for taking time from his busy
schedule to address the Commission.
Acting Chairperson Hartley called a five minute break for the
Commission.
The meeting resumed at 2 : 15 p.m.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
7A. PARKLAND BOND ISSUE ON NOVEMBER BALLOT
Acting Chairperson Hartley asked Superintendent Ellis to
explain the Parkland Bond Issue information which had been
given to the Commission.
Superintendent Ellis told the Commission that the purpose of
the Agenda Report on the Parkland Bond Issue is for
information only. He explained that City Council concurred
with the Park and Recreation Commission' s recommendation to
develop a Parkland Acquisition Plan. The intent of the plan
is to determine how many and what types of parks are needed
and the way in which they can be acquired, developed and
maintained. At the June 21st City Council Meeting the Park
and Recreation Commission presented Council with an
acquisition plan and recommended financing park acquisition,
development and maintenance through a $22 million General
Obligation Bond sale. Council increased the bond to $25
million with $3 million specified for the development of
Oakcrest Park. The Parkland Bond Issue will be on the
November Ballot. The Senior Citizen Commission can decide to
endorse or reject the Parkland Plan.
Commissioner Hartley recognized David Wigginton; Community
Services Director, and invited him to address the Commission.
Director Wigginton stated that he had come to the Commission
meeting in order .to answer questions that the Commission had
on the Parkland Bond Issue.
Commissioner Rudolph asked Director Wigginton to explain what
would be assessed to homeowners if the Parkland Bond Issue
passed.
Director Wigginton explained that the charge to the homeowners
would be based on the assessed value of'•the property at the
time it was purchased and on the existing interest rate at the
time the Parkland Bonds are sold. Before excusing himself
Director Wigginton stated that he is available to answer any
questions that the Commission may have on the Parkland Bond
Issue.
Commission Rudolph asked Superintendent Ellis what the cost
of this Bond would be to the tax-payer.
Superintendent Ellis explained that it would be based on the
appraised value of the homeowner' s property. As an example
property appraised at $100, 000 would be assessed a minimum of
$55 per year while property assessed at $300, 000 would have
an assessment of $156 per year, for the Park Bond.
COMMISSIONER MOTLEY MOVED, SEARLE SECONDED THAT THE COMMISSION
ENDORSE THE $25,000,000 BOND ISSUE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARKLAND. MOTION CARRIED. 4-0.
7B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT ON SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS
Commissioner Hartley explained that the subcommittee on
Services Available for Seniors has created two standardized
forms to be used for gathering and developing information.
This would be for the use of all subcommittees so that
information compiled would reflect uniformity.
Commissioner Motley debated that this form has no application
to the Housing Subcommittee.
The Commission further discussed Subcommittee use of a
standardized form.
COMMISSIONER RUDOLPH MOVED, SEARLE SECONDED THAT THE
COMMISSION ADOPT THE TWO STANDARDIZED FORMS TO BE USED FOR
DEVELOPING INFORMATION. MOTION CARRIED. 3-1. COMMISSIONER
MOTLEY OPPOSED.
S. COMMISSIONER'S CORNER
Superintendent Ellis informed the Commission that Betty Whigam
had resigned. He stated that Whigam had been most helpful
while serving as a Commissioner and would be missed.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 3 : 00 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be Friday, October 20, 1989 ; at
1: 00 P.M.