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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 r 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. t � � 1 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.