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1990-10-19 CITY OF ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MINUTES Meeting Date: October 19, 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 Hartley, Rudolph and Taaff Absent: Vice Chairperson Ash and Commissioner Motley 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 September 21, 1990. COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, TAAFF SECONDED TO APPROVE- THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1990. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. S. PRESENTATION BY BRIAN YARLICH SUPERVISOR OF SENIOR SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS Chairperson Wessel called for the staff report. Superintendent Ellis introduced Mr. Yaklich. who spoke to the Commission on how the Martellus L. Joslyn Senior Center in San Marcos was organized and how it operates. Mr. Yaklich encouraged the Commission to look to the future when planning a Senior Citizen Center. He said the decisions i of today will impact the entire community for years to come. i He then gave each Commissioner -a copy of the Joslyn Sen.ior i Center Annual Report for 1990. Mr. Yaklich told the Commission that the Senior Center was dedicated in 1983 and operates under the direction of the San Marcos Community Services Department. He explained that the Center was built with combined capital. The City of San Marcos contributed the land, Capital Construction Funds and Block Grant Funds and the Marcellus L. Joslyn Foundation donating $120, 000. He said the annual operating Bost of the Center ds $68, 000. Mr. Yaklich stated that the Center offers the following services and social activities: - A Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels) - Medical Screening - Tax Assistance - Van Transportation (3 vans) - Bingo - Trail Blazers (senior's travel club) - Sunday Dances - Woman's Club - San Marcos Fishing Club - Various classes (including ceramics) Mr. Yaklich told the Commission that the Center is operated with the assistance of 250 volunteers. He said that the Center is continually 'expanding in size and the services it . provides. .. The City recently approved an Elder Care Program, Which will be administered by the Senior 'Center and apart- . time position for a Senior Center Program Developer. Chairperson Wessel thanked Mr. Yaklich for taking. time from his busy schedule to -speak to the- Commission. . Commissioner Motley arrived at 2:30 p.m. 5B. A STAFF PRESENTATION ON PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY FOR INSTALLATION OF BUS BENCHES Stuart Schillinger, Management Analyst for Public Works, told the commission in 1989 City Council passed a Sign Ordinance which stated that there would be no advertising in the public right-of-way. As a result of this ordinance bus benches with advertising had to be removed from the right-of-way. He explained that the City has appointed a Bus Bench Committee who recommends where benches should be placed in the City. , Mr. Schillinger stated that City Council, in FY 89-90, approved money to replace 24. benches and funding for an additional 37 benches has -been approved for FY 90-91 at a cost of $200 per bench. i t Commissioner Rudolph asked how many benches had been removed. Mr. Schillinger said that 150 bus benches were removed in 1989 . Commissioner Taaff commented that most cities allow advertising on bus benches to off set the cost of the benches. Commissioner Hartley remarked that the City of Encinitas is growing and that more benches will be needed. Mr. Schillinger suggested that citizens write to City Hall requesting bus benches. Chairperson Wessel thanked Mr. Schillinger for speaking to the Commission. The Commission took a 5 minute break. The Commission resumed their meeting at 2-:45 p.m. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 7 . DISCUSSION OF THE OCTOBER 19 1990 NORTH COUNTY SENIOR COALITION MEETING . In the .absence of Vice Chairperson Ash, Commissioner- Rudolph attended the October *19th NOCOSIA meeting as a representative for the Senior Citizen Commission. Commissioner Rudolph told the Commission . that 75 people attended today's NOCOSIA meeting. The focus of the meeting was to set goals for the- next 12 months. Commissioner Rudolph explained that one goal will be to establish a book with referral information. It was decided that information on the Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care should be obtained and made available for interested seniors. She said that information on the Gatekeeper Program is available and will be provided at the November Commission meeting. Discussion followed. Commissioner Hartley told the Commission that Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care is -available in a standard form. Chairperson Wessel requested that Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care be put on the agenda for the -November y . Commission meeting. Ll 8. COMMISSIONER' S CORNER Commissioner Hartley told the Commission that Rotary International Blood Day will be held at the Chart House November 30th from 10: 00 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m. Commissioner Hartley thanked Superintendent Ellis and Senior Office Specialist Reynolds for their contribution in compiling the Senior Citizen Directory of Services. .He told the Commission that the current issue of Encinitas Magazine has and excellent article on City Council Candidates. Commissioner Taaff told the Commission that doctors are now recommending that a person donate and store his blood 60 days prior to scheduled surgery. . Commissioner Rudolph requested that Commission write a letter to City Council on the -Bus Bench issue and asked that this be placed on the November agenda for discussion. Chairperson Wessel asked staff to comment on this request. Superintendent Ellis said that the Commission needs to focus on the responsibilities assigned to the Commission. He said there needs to be information gathering meeting before a i recommendation is made to -City Council. Commissioner Hartley suggested that the Commission hold a fact finding meeting and perhaps conduct a survey of other cities policies before writing a letter to City Council. Chairperson Wessel proposed that she and Commissioner Rudolph meet to discuss this issue. Superintendent Ellis reminded the Commission to focus on seniors needs. Chairperson .Wessel told the Commission that she and former Commissioner Searle attended the Sister City Reception . September 21st. She thanked staff for assisting with the Commission's Directory of Services which was. presented to City Council during the October 17th City Council study session. .Chairperson Wessel asked that the November agenda include discussion on whether the Commission should meet in December. She told the Commission that she has received a letter from John Burnett on the status of the Dial-A-Ride Program. She added that she has spoken to Leslie Suelter and that the appraisal of the Vulcan property is still pending. Chairperson Wessel explained the attendance policy concerning i Commissioners. She said that the Commission appointed her to be responsible for .notifying the Mayor and City Council when a Commissioner misses 1/4 of the Commission meetings. She asked the Commission to review the letter that she had sent to the Mayor concerning Commissioner Quinn. She said .the Mayor then determines and instructs the City Clerk to send out the appropriate letter. Commissioner Taaff told the Commission that Councilmember Gaines said that land has been set aside at Oakcrest Park for a Senior Center. Chairperson Wessel asked Superintendent Ellis to comment on this. Superintendent Ellis explained that Councilmember Gaines was referring to the Master Plan for Oakcrest Park. He said that money still needs to be allocated for this plan. Chairperson Wessel said that the Senior Citizen Commission needs to be prepared to advise Council as to what is needed in a Senior Center for today and the senior needs in the future. She asked Superintendent Ellis to comment on what should be done next. Superintendent Ellis reminded the , Commission that the presentation on senior needs was made before a City Council study session. He said the next step will be to update the report and take it before a regular Council session. Upon City Council approval staff will prepare and distribute a request for proposal for the needs assessment. 9. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 3 : 15 p.m. The next regular meeting will be Friday, November 16, 1990; at 1: 00 p.m. i `