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1990-09-21 CITY OF ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION" MINUTES Meeting Date: September 21, 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, Vice Chairperson Ash, Commissioners Hartley, Rudolph and Taaff Absent: Commissioners Motley and Quinn Also Present: James Ellis, Recreation Superintendent and Jacqueline Reynolds, Senior Office Specialist. 2 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Oral comments (maximum of three minutes) will be heard from people who submit a speaker' s white slip to the Recreation Superintendent. No action may legally be taken on such non- agenda items. 4. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDARS A. Approval of Minutes for August 17 , 1990. CHAIRPERSON WESSEL REQUESTED THAT THE MINUTES BE CHANGED ON PAGE 4A1 TO REFLECT CHAIRPERSON WESSEL NOT VICE CHAIRPERSON WESSEL. VICE CHAIRPERSON ASH MOVED, COMMISSIONER HARTLEY SECONDED TO APPROVE THE CORRECTED MINUTES OF AUGUST 17 , 1990. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0 . 5A. PRESENTATION BY WILLIAM ATWELL, SUPERINTENDENT OF SENIOR AFFAIRS FOR THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE Chairperson Wessel introduced Mr. Atwell and asked him to tell the Commission how Oceanside funded the building of their ` _ Senior Center. Mr. Atwell told the Commission that the first step was to organize and incorporate a committee so 'that tax free funds would be made available from government sources. Funding was then received from Title III for a Nutrition Program and $5, 000 from the City of Oceanside. He said that additional funding came from Federal Revenue Sharing, Block Grant money and Park and Recreation Funds. He told the Commission that it is essential to have the support of the City, the Mayor and City Council. Mr. Atwell said when the City was ready to build a senior center the California Bond Act provided $250, 000 and the City donated land and $135, 000. The City contributes $45, 500 per year to sustain the center and its programs. He suggested that the Commission look into requesting funds from the City General Fund, the Park and Recreation Fees and the Area Agency on Aging. Mr. Atwell said in developing a senior center it would be advisable to combine services for an adult day care center, a disabled program and a senior program. He explained that it is difficult to get Federal funds, however money is available through fund raisers, private foundations and local industry. Mr. Atwell said the most important factor in running a senior center is developing a strong volunteer program. Commissioner Rudolph asked Mr. Atwell if it would be wise to set up a center now in a rented building. Mr. Atwell replied that some cities have two separate site locations servicing seniors. One provides a Senior Nutrition Program and one serves as a Senior Center. Mr. Atwell cautioned the Commission that it is wise to have all your plans in place before approaching City Council for funds. He said these plans should include, what you need, what you want to do and what you have done. Chairperson Wessel thanked Mr. Atwell for taking time from his busy schedule to speak to the Commission. Agenda Item 5B was delayed to allow Philomena Burkhardt, 925 Balour Dr. , Encinitas, to speak to the Commission. Ms. Burkhardt told the Commission that she represents the Intergenerational Day Care Center which is a non-profit facility providing care for the frail and older citizen and young children three to five years old. She said that the center operates under the direction of the Western Institute for Mental Health and is located at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Encinitas. Chairperson Wessel thanked Ms. Burkhardt for visiting the Commission and requested that Ms. Burkhardt be scheduled on a future agenda as a speaker. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 7A. A REPORT ON THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION'S SERVICES DIRECTORY Superintendent Ellis told the Commission that staff had met with Chairperson Wessel and Commissioner Hartley and the final presentation of the Directory was complete. Commissioner Hartley, Chairperson for the Services Subcommittee, said a proposal providing an explanation of the Directory of Services and the Survey of Senior Centers had been mailed to the Commission. Commissioner Hartley recommended that the Commission approve the report and add any comments. Discussion followed. Commissioner Rudolph asked what remains to be done on the Directory. Chairperson Wessel asked Superintendent Ellis to respond to Commissioner Rudolph' s question. Superintendent Ellis explained that because of the magnitude of the information to be presented to City Council it would be better to present the Directory at a study session. This would allow Council and the Commission to talk freely and clarify the document. Discussion followed. VICE CHAIRPERSON ASH MOVED, COMMISSIONER RUDOLPH SECONDED THAT ._ THE REPORT BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.' MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Staff Management Analysis, Leslie Suelter, entered the Council Chambers and asked permission to give staff report 5B on the agenda on Proposed Alternative Sites for City Hall. Chairperson Wessel welcomed Ms. Suelter and gave permission for the staff report to be presented at this time. 5B. A STAFF PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE SITES FOR CITY HALL Ms. Suelter told the Commission that the City is considering y /3 -3 plans for future alternative interim City Hall sites. She explained that the present lease is about to expire and that it is necessary to allow ample time for a move involving so many departments and staff. Ms. Suelter said that the Vulcan Square site is being considered as a Joint Lease/Option of Agreement with Encinitas School District. This would create a Joint Powers Authority. The Vulcan site has 50, 000 square feet and it is proposed that the School District occupy 20, 000 square feet and the City occupy 30, 000 square feet. The City is interested in getting into an equity position while addressing the Cities immediate needs. She explained that an appraiser has been hired to make a recommendation to City Council. Discussion followed. Chairperson Wessel thanked Ms. Suelter for speaking to the Commission. 7B. DISCUSSION ON THE SEPTEMBER 21, 1990 NORTH COUNTY SENIOR COALITION MEETING Vice Chairperson Ash summarized the meeting for the Commission explaining that the main speaker was John Hendricks, representing the Alzheimer' s Association. This association is ten years old, has 210 chapters nationwide and is working actively in Sacramento and Washington D.C. She explained that their main thrust is advocacy, education and research. Chairperson Wessel thanked Vice Chairperson Ash for an excellent report. 8. COMMISSIONER' S CORNER Commissioner Hartley stated that he feels that the Commission should be moving ahead faster. Commissioner Taaff said that more bus benches are needed in the City. Commissioners Rudolph, Hartley and Taaff requested that an update on the Bus Bench issue be put on the next agenda. Vice Chairperson Ash told the Commission that an 80 year old gentlemen, who had worked for Ford Motor Company for 63 years, is now working for Red Richie Ford. She asked that a letter be sent to the Ford Motor Company with this information and stating that Red Richie had provided a van for the use of the senior center. y � - `� Chairperson Wessel asked Vice Chairperson Ash to compose a letter to the Ford Motor Company and if -further assistance is needed to contact staff. Chairperson Wessel said that the Encinitas Day Celebration at Moonlight Beach was a great success and that everyone who attended had a wonderful time. Chairperson Wessel reminded the Commission that the Sister City Reception will be held tonight at 7 : 00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers and that all the Commissioners are invited to attend. 9 . ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 3 : 00 p.m. The next regular meeting will be Friday, October 19, 1990 ; at 1: 00 p.m.