1990-05-18 CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: May 18, 1990; 1:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL -CALL
Chairperson Wessel called the meeting to order at 1: 00 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Wessel, Commissioners Taaff, Hartley,
Rudolph and Motley.
Absent: Vice Chairperson Ash and Commissioner Quinn.
Also
Present: James Ellis, Recreation Superintendent, and
Jacqueline Reynolds, Office Specialist.
2 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDARS
A. Approval of Minutes for April 20, 1990.
COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, RUDOLPH SECONDED TO APPROVE
THE MINUTES OF APRIL 20, 1990. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Vice Chairperson Ash arrived at 1: 10 P.M.
5A. PRESENTATION BY JOHN BURNETT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NORTH COUNTY
SENIORS IN ACTION PERTAINING TO SERVICES PROVIDED FOR SENIOR
CITIZENS
Mr. Burnett had not arrived. Chairperson Wessel directed the
Commission to continue to the next Agenda Item until Mr.
Burnett' s arrival.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6A. A PROGRESS REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION OF AN "ALERT" PROGRAM
FOR SENIOR- CITIZENS IN ENCINITAS
Commissioner Rudolph reported on the "Alert" Program meeting
which was held today. Agencies present were S.D.G. &E. , U.S.
Post Office, San Dieguito Water District, Olivenhain Water
District and the Area Agency on Aging represented by Vickie
Valesco.
At 1: 08 p.m. A handicapped Senior Citizen arrived and
requested to speak to the Commission. Chairperson Wessel
asked Commissioner Rudolph if the "Alert" report could be
interrupted to allow the request.
At 1: 09 p.m. the meeting reverted back to Oral Communications.
Mrs. Whalen, 1805 La Houd St. , Cardiff, told the Commission
that she is 83 years old and is disabled. She explained that
it is very difficult for her to move. She is requesting that
the Commission allow her to send a check with Bill ' s Cab Co.
to the Senior Center for the purchase cf a Taxi Voucher Coupon
Book and deliver the book to her home.
Chairperson Wessel told Mrs. Whalen that the Commission cannot
take action at this time, however it will be taken under
consideration.
At 1: 11 p.m. John Burnett arrived.
The Commission Meeting reverted to Mr. Burnett' s presentation.
Mr. Burnett told the Commission that NOCOSIA was organized in
1975 with the intent of representing seniors in North County.
The first service offered was Information Referral which was
contracted through the Area Agency on Aging. He explained
that he went to work -for NOCOSIA and wrote a proposal to
provide In-home Supportive Services in 1983 . This program was
also contracted through Area Agency on Aging. In 1988 a
contract was signed with United Way providing a Case
Management Program which was aimed at keeping seniors from
being isolated or institutionalized. Mr. Burnett said that
NOCOSIA targets people who are frail and low income.
Mr. Burnett told the Commission that NOCOSIA. now acts as a
council on aging and has developed a coalition with goals of
education, advocacy and net working. ''"This coalition meets
every fourth Friday at National University. A new topic is
presented every month. The coalition is composed of 150-170
individuals representing many agencies.
Mr. Burnett stated that a major N0008IA program is the
Homemaking Program whose propose is to assist seniors remain
independent as long as possible. This is a referral service
which helps seniors find live-in assistance. This program
maintains a Homemakers Registry composed of 470 people. The
average cost for live-in assistance from this registry is
$6.00 hr.
Mr. Burnett explained that the Transportation and Case
Management programs are also major programs. He told the
Commission NOCOSIA contributes to the. Family Services
Association which over sees the operation of the San Dieguito
Senior Center.
Mr. Burnett closed by saying NOCOSIA' s goal is to provide
quality services for seniors.
Chairperson Wessel thanked Mr. Burnett for taking time from
his busy schedule to address the Commission.
Chairperson Wessel said that the meeting would return to
Commissioner Rudolph' s report on the "Alert" Program.
Commission Rudolph continued her report on the "Alert" Program
meeting. She explained to the Commission that the. program
is now the "Gatekeeper" program. It is operated by the Area
Agency on Aging and incorporates the assistance . of several
agencies. Vickie Velasco of AAA has agreed to set up and
publicize the program at no cost to the City of Encinitas.
COMMISSIONER RUDOLPH MOVED, HARTLEY SECONDED THAT THE SENIOR
CITIZEN COMMISSION ENDORSE THE "GATEKEEPER" PROGRAM FOR THE
CITY OF ENCINITAS.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Wessel asked what action needs to be taken to
implement this program.
Vice Chairperson Ash said that a letter should be written to
the Area Agency on Aging, (AAA) confirming that Vickie Valesco
had presented the "Gatekeeper" program. SDG&E, 2 water
companies and the Post Office had agreed to participate. The*
Senior Citizen Commission would like to endorse this program
for the City of Encinitas. The letter should also state that
it is understood that there will be no cost to the City of
Encinitas and that AAA will set up and publicize the
"Gatekeeper" program. Commissioner Ash stated that this
program should be set up and presented to the Commission
before it can be publicized.
THE MOTION WAS. AMENDED TO ADD THAT A LETTER BE SENT TO THE
AREA AGENCY ON AGING, ATTENTION VICKIE VALESCO, ADVISING THIS
AGENCY OF THE COMMISSION'S ENDORSEMENT AND REQUESTING FURTHER
DIRECTION ON HOW THE "GATEKEEPER" PROGRAM WILL BE IMPLEMENTED.
MOTION FAILED 2-4. COMMISSIONERS HARTLEY, TAAFF, MOTLEY AND
RUDOLPH OPPOSED.
COMMISSIONER TAAFF MOVED THAT A LETTER BE SENT TO THE AREA.
AGENCY ON AGING STATING THAT THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION HAS
. CHECKED INTO THE OPERATION OF A "GATEKEEPER" PROGRAM AND THE
COMMISSION IS REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY TARE THE NECESSARY
STEPS TO IMPLEMENT THIS PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF ENCINITAS.
THIS MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
VICE CHAIRPERSON ASH MOVED, COMMISSIONER HARTLEY SECONDED THAT
THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION WRITE A LETTER TO THE
AREA AGENCY ON AGING, ATTENTION VICKIE VALESCO, ACKNOWLEDGING
THAT AAA, SDG&E, OLIVENHAIN WATER DISTRICT, SAN DIEGUITO WATER
DISTRICT AND THE POST OFFICE MET WITH COMMISSIONER RUDOLPH ON
MAY 18TH TO RESEARCH THE 11GATEKEEPER" PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF
ENCINITAS. THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ENCINITAS ENDORSES THIS PROGRAM AND REQUESTS TO BE ACTIVELY
INVOLVED IN THIS PROGRAM. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Vice Chairperson Ash excused herself from the meeting.
COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, TAAFF SECONDED THAT PUBLICITY
CHAIRPERSON OF THE SENIOR .CITIZEN COMMISSION EXPLORE ALL
POSSIBILITIES OF PUBLICIZING THIS PROGRAM. MOTION CARRIED
5-0.
COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, MOTLEY SECONDED THAT ALL
REFERENCES TO THE "ALERT" PROGRAM IN THE SENIOR CITIZEN
COMMISSION NOTES BE CHANGED TO "GATEKEEPER" PROGRAM. MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7A. DISCUSSION ON THE MAY 18, 1990 NORTH COUNTY SENIOR COALITION
MEETING
This report was delayed until Vice Chairperson Ash rejoins the
Commission Meeting.
7B. RECOMMENDATION TO ENDORSE THE SAN DIEGUITO SENIOR CENTERS
° RE UEST TO CITY COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
Vice Chairperson Ash rejoined the meeting.
COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, ASH SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
COMMISSION'S LETTER TO THE MAYOR ENDORSING THE SENIOR CENTER IS
REQUEST TO CITY COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUNDS.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, RUDOLPH SECONDED THAT THE
COMMISSION PURSUE THE POSSIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A SENIOR
FUND BEFORE THE BUDGET IS DETERMINED FOR FY 91-92. MOTION
CARRIED 6-0.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Wessel told the Commission that the San Dieguito
Senior Center is applying to the City for budget assistance.
Commissioner Taaff said that the Commission needs to inform
the City Council that funding for the Senior Center should be
part of the basic City budget and that funding should not come
from the Enhancement Fund.
Chairperson Wessel said that the Commission needs to decide
what steps need to be taken to accomplish this goal.
Commissioner Hartley asked this be put on the June agenda.
7A. DISCUSSION ON THE MAY 18 1990 NORTH COUNTY SENIOR COALITION
MEETING
Chairperson Wessel asked Vice Chairperson Ash to report on
this meeting.
Vice Chairperson Ash told the Commission that today's meeting
was slanted as -to how "seniors" are viewed by the younger
population. The following are traits that will identify the
"senior" of the future:
1. Seniors will be more diversified
2 . Seniors will be categorized as 74+ years old
3 . Seniors will demand and get more and better services
4 . Women will make up the major part of the senior
population
5. Seniors will have more money
6, Senior population will be made composed of 50� white
and 50% minority
Chairperson Wessel thanked Vice Chairperson Ash for an
excellent report.
7C. A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSIONS
SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE
Commissioner Hartley gave the staff report and told the
Commission that 75% of the work on the Services Subcommittee
report is finished with the remainder to be completed by May
24th. Commissioner Hartley asked for a recommendation from
the Commission as to what action should be taken when these
reports are completed.
Chairperson Wessel thanked Commissioner Hartley for his
report.
7D. AN UPDATE ON THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSIONS SURVEY OF SENIOR
CENTERS IN sURROUNDING COMMUNITIES s
After the staff report Commissioner Hartley requested a
continuation in order to work with staff to summarize the
survey. He requested that this be put on the agenda for the
June 15th Commission meeting.
7E. A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION' S
ALIVE AND WELL SUBCOMMITTEE
Chairperson Wessel told the Commission that Commissioner Quinn
is absent and asked that this report be put on the agenda for
the June 15th Commission meeting.
8. COMMISSIONERIS CORNER
Commissioner Taaff requested that the format of the agenda and
the minutes be changed in an effort to save paper.
Chairperson Wessel told Commissioner Taaff that the City has
standardized the form for the agenda and minutes for quick
reference. She said if Commissioner Taaff would like to
develop a form the Commission would be happy to review it.
Commissioner Motley said that the point of compiling reports
is to make a priority list of action for the Commission.
Chairperson Wessel asked Superintendent Ellis to comment.
Superintendent .Ellis told the Commission that at the end of
each report there is a section for comments and/or
recommendations. The Commission acts as an advisory body who
makes recommendations to the City Council.
Commissioner Hartley stated that when all the reports are in
and a conclusion has been reached, it is then summarized and
a recommendation is made.
Chairperson Wessel said that she would like to assist Ms.
• Whalen by making it easier for her to obtain Taxi Voucher
Books.
Commissioner Hartley asked if guidelines would have to be
changed to help Ms. Whalen. He asked Superintendent Ellis how
this could be accomplished.
Superintendent Ellis said the question the Commission should
ask, "is the person mobile enough to use the Taxi Dial-A-Ride
service"?
Chairperson Wessel told the Commission she had received a
letter from the Bowling Association of the U.S. She asked if
anyone was interested in this activity. Chairperson Wessel
added that she had contact with a new business called "Young.
At Heart Services" . This is a business which offers various
services to seniors with the exception of legal or medical
services.
Chairperson Wessel told the Commission there is a free oral
cancer check available at the Senior Center for seniors who
wear dentures.
Superintendent Ellis thanked the Commission for all their hard .
work. He asked that all meetings are scheduled through the
Recreation office. Superintendent Ellis said that the
Westlake Annex Conference Room is available for meetings and
can be scheduled through Jacqueline. He reminded the
Commission that their duty is to gather information, make
recommendations to Council and try to get programs or services
functioning.
S. ADJOURNMENT -
Meeting was adjourned at 3 : 35 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be Friday, June 15, 1990 ; at
1: 00 P.M.
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