1991-07-19 CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting .Date: July 19, 1991
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, .Taaff and Reaves
Absent: Commissioners Motley and Anderson
Also
Present: Richard Phillips, Management Analyst, Jennifer
Berner, Interim Recreation Superintendent and
Jacqueline Reynolds, Senior Office Specialist
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDARS
A. Approval of Minutes of June 21, 1991
COMMISSIONER TAAFF MOVED, REAVES SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF JUNE 21, 1991. MOTION CARRIED 5-04
5. PRESENTATION
A. Presentation by David Wigginton, Community Services
Director, Regarding Interim Appointment of Recreation
Superintendent and Divisional Responsibilities.
Management Analyst Phillips noted that in the absence of
Director Wigginton he will make the presentation
regarding the appointment . of Interim Recreation
Superintendent Berner and divisional responsibilities.
He explained that this position is currently under
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recruitment and that a reorganization is under
• consideration.
Commissioner Motley joined the meeting at 1: 10 p.m.
B. Presentation by Terrea McCoy, Executive Administrative
Assistant, San Dieguito United Methodist Church•,
Regarding Senior Citizen Services Provided by the Church.
Chairperson Wessel intrgduced Terrea McCoy, Executive
Administrative Assistant, San Dieguito United Methodist
Church, located at 170 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas.
Ms. McCoy gave an indepth presentation of the various
programs and services provided by the San Dieguito United
Methodist Church, (SDUMC) . She explained that today's
church is more than a religious organization that it
also acts politically, socially and economically within
the community. Ninety percent of the church membership
is composed of Encinitas residents with one-third of the
congregation made up of seniors over the age of 65.
Commissioner Anderson arrived at 1:20 p.m.
• Ms. McCoy noted that SDUMC sponsors Meals On Wheels,
AARP, Scripps Mobile, and the Community Resource Center.
In the future services are planned to include a Senior
Day Care Center and a phone service to check the welfare
of seniors. - She said that the intent of the church 'is to
utilize the wisdom, skills and energy of seniors.
Commissioner Taaff asked how many families belong to the
church.
Ms. McCoy noted that 1200 people attend church and that
membership is composed of 800 people representing 520
families.
Chairperson Wessel and the Commission thanked Ms. McCoy
for her comprehensive presentation and asked that the
Commission be put on SDUMC information mailing list.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Report from Subcommittee on Senior Services Day,
(September 11, 1991)
Vice Chairperson Ash noted that the Senior Services Day
• Subcommittee met on July 18th with Commissioners Ash and
Taaff and Office Specialist Reynolds attending,
Commissioner Anderson was not present. She then handed
• out the minutes for that meeting. It was decided that
letters requesting participation in Senior Services Day
will be mailed out-first. Commissioner Taaff has agreed
to contact churches and obtain information on
transportation for seniors to the event. The
Transportation and Housing Subcommittees have submitted
their reports.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Hartley has developed two event flyers. It
was decided that the flyer which has "Explore Your
Lifelines" printed across the top, will be the official
flyer and will be printed on yellow paper. Commissioner
Taaff had agreed to take flyers to several churches for
distribution and mail out with church newsletters.
Discussion followed.
Vice Chairperson Ash noted that letters would be sent to
all providers in the Senior Citizen Commission Directory
of Services and that sponsor letters will be sent to the
members of the Encinitas and Cardiff Chamber of Commerce
as well as the Downtown Encinitas Main Street
Association. A flyer distribution list will be
• developed.
Commissioner Anderson noted that the Alive and Well
Subcommittee., (Anderson, Taaff and Reaves) , has accepted
the responsibility of the physical arrangements for
Senior Services Day.
Vice Chairperson Ash asked Ms. McCoy if the San Dieguito
United Methodist Church had a maintenance crew who could
assist with the set up and break down of the tables on
September 11th.
Ms. McCoy noted that a maintenance crew is available for
assistance and that there would be no charge for this
service.
B. Discussion of Work Plan for Senior Needs Assessment
Management Analyst Phillips noted that on July 10th City
Council concurred with the recommendation of the Senior
Citizen Commission to retain Economic Research Associates
(ERA) for a Senior Needs Assessment and appropriated
$30, 000 from Community Development Block Grant to fund
the Work Project. He also noted that it is recommended
that the Senior Citizen Commission appoint a working
• committee consisting of three members of the Commission
to assist in the Senior Needs Assessment work plan.
Discussion followed.
COMMISSIONER TAAFF MOVED,. ANDERSON SECONDED THAT THE
ORIGINAL SUBCOMMITTEE, COMPOSED OF COMMISSIONERS HARTLEY,
ASH AND WESSEL, ACT AS THE COMMITTEE ON BEHALF OF THE
SENIOR CITIZEN . COMMISSION IN DEALING WITH ECONOMIC
RESEARCH ASSOCIATES (ERA) . MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Cancellation of August, 1991 Senior
Citizen Commisison Meeting
Management Analyst Phillips noted that traditionally,
several Committees and Commissions of the City of
Encinitas have instituted summer meetings schedules in
order to accommodate vacation plans of members of the
Committees, Commissions and supporting staff. He also
noted that it is recommended that the Commission discuss
the desirability of canceling the August 16, 1991 Senior '
Citizen Commission meeting.
Discussion followed.
COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, ANDERSON SECONDED THAT THE
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION CONTINUE MEETING ON SCHEDULE
• BECAUSE OF THE SENIOR SERVICES DAY AND SHOULD NOT CANCEL
THE AUGUST COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
S. COMMISSIONER'S CORNER
Commissioner Hartley handed out flyers and announced that
August 17th is "Encinitas Day At The Races" . Encinitas
residents may enter the track free with identification showing
proof of Encinitas residency. He also requested that the
recent purchase of Vulcan Square by the City be slated as a
future agenda item.
Commissioner Taaff noted that there will be several tasks to
be accomplished to insure the success of Senior Services Day
and added that everyone's cooperation will be greatly
appreciated.
Commissioner Reaves said that he would like to clarify that he
is not on the Senior Services Day Subcommittee and has not
accepted the responsibility for serving on this Subcommittee.
Chairperson Wessel noted that the Senior Services Day
Subcommittee is composed of Commissioners Ash, Taaff and
Anderson. She also noted that Commissioner Reaves agreed to
• serve as PR man for this Subcommittee and may sit in on
meetings. She cautioned Commissioner Reaves that he is not
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allowed to speak during these meetings, and advised that he
• sit at some distance from the Subcommittee when they meet.
Commissioner Motley stated that she is serving as a volunteer
with the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce. She also noted that
the Chamber of Commerce has requested a copy of the Senior
Citizen Commission Directory of Services.
Commissioner Anderson said that she has been out of town and
has had problems receiving phone messages taken by her
secretaries. She apologized for missing meetings.
Chairperson Wessel stated that in the future it would be
appropriate to discuss points of concern relating to an issue
prior to the actual voting by the Commission on the issue.
She noted that Scripps 55 has just added "Long Term Care
Insurance" to its list of services. Chairperson Wessel added
that she called Ms. Asmussen who requested assistance from the
Commission in finding an intergenerational day care facility
for her mother. She has given Ms. Asmussen a list of several
people who might be able to assist her. Chairperson Wessel
then handed out pamphlets on the "Interaction of Prescription
Drugs" .
Vice Chairperson Ash encouraged the Commission to call Betty
Springer and request more publicity involving seniors in
• Encinitas. Ms. Springer writes the "Senior Living" column for
the Blade Citizen Newspaper.
Vice Chairperson Ash noted that today's NOCOSIA meeting
featured Wendy Minton, Director of Health Insurance Counseling
and Advocacy, HICAP. This state funded program provides
insurance counseling and legal assistance for seniors. She
also noted that there is a new North County publication for
seniors called "Active Lifestyles" .
9. ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, REAVES SECONDED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING AT 3:05 P.M. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
The next regular meeting will be Friday, August 16, 1991 at
1: 00 p.m.
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