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
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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.
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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.