1991-11-15 Vim _ CITY or ENCINITAS
SLNIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: November 15, 1991
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Ash called the meeting to order at 1 : 00 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Ash, vice Chairperson Taaff,
Commissioners Hartley, Reaves and Anderson
Also
Present: Pamela Alexander, Recreation Superintendent, and
Jacqueline Reynolds, Senior Office Specialist
Chairperson Ash asked Commissioner Hartley to read a written
communication from Commissioner Motley advising Mayor Hano of
Commissioner Motley's resignation from the Commission.
The Commission expressed regret at Commissioner Motley's
resignation and asked that a letter of thanks be sent to her
for her dedicated work on behalf of senior citizens.
= 2 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMDNICATIONS
None.
4. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDARS
A. Approval of Minutes for October 18, 1991
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON MOPED, REAVES SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
AMENDED MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 1991. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0 .
5. PRESENTATION
A. Presentation by Jean Stein, Assistant to -Ombudsman
Program Manager, Concerning.-Recruitment and Training for
Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program.
Chairperson Ash introduced Jean Stein, Area Agency on
Aging Ombudsman Program.
Ms. Stein, gave an :indepth presentation on the background
of the program, and noted that presently - there are 85
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-- c ^ ----- volunteers-serving` as Ombudsmen: She addedTFthat 25 -of 4-
-- these:--volunteers are working in North County and visit
�► approximately 1 35 state licensed board and care
�A facilities.
Ms. Stein noted that people are living longer and often
living with disabilities in senior board and care
facilities. She added that these facilities are run on
a low budget and offer low salaries resulting in
constant staff turn over and hardships on the residents.
Ms. Stein noted that the Ombudsman Program's goal is to
maximize quality of care and quality of life by
emphasizing dignity and self determination. She noted
that Ombudsmen ensure that residents ' rights are
protected by helping resolve complaints, suspected abuse,
financial problems, Medicare/Medi-Cal issues, evictions,
transfers and numerous other concerns.
Chairperson Ash opened the meeting to Commission
discussion.
Commissioner Hartley asked what is the average size of
residential facilities for the elderly.
Ms. Stein answered that the average size is six beds.
She then gave the Commission a listing of North County
residential facilities and nursing facilities.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Ash and the Commission thanked Ms. Stein for
her comprehensive presentation.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Status Report on the Senior Needs Assessment Work Plan
Schedule
Superintendent Alexander gave a staff report on the
Senior Needs Assessment Work Plan Schedule and asked the
Commission to receive this as information and provide any
additional comments.
Commissioner Hartley asked when the Subcommittee will
meet again.
Superintendent Alexander noted that the next Subcommittee
meeting to review the final report will be held between
the January and February -Commission meeting. She added
__ . that this will be after the Commission has given their
input on the draft report at the January -meeting.
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Discussion lollowsd.
- -- In consensus, it was decided that the Subcommittee will
meet December 16th to review the consultants preliminary
report before it is presented to the Commission.
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7. NEW BOBINE198
A. Review of the Commission Member Appointments
Superintendent Alexander gave an overview of the
Commission Member Appointments explaining that every
January the City Council makes new and replacement
appointments to all City Committees and Commissions.
This January City Council will make five appointments to
the seven member Senior Citizen Commission.
Superintendent Alexander noted that the current
Commissioners are welcome to reapply and added that blank
application forms were included in the agenda packet.
She reminded the Commission that applications can be
submitted beginning December 4th - to the City Clerk.
Council will meet the candidates on January '15th and
confirm the . appointments on January 22nd.
Superintendent Alexander noted that all current
Commissioners will be participating in the January 17th
meeting.
Superintendent Alexander reminded the Commission that
there will be a mandatory training session. for
Commissioners and Committee Members November 16th at the
City Council Chambers.
88 B. Review of Election Process for Commission Officers
Superintendent Alexander gave a brief overview on the
election process for Commission Officers, noting that the
new appointments will occur January 22nd consequently the
election will take place February 21st.
8. COMHISBIONERIB CORNER
- Chairperson Ash gave Superintendent Alexander-time to explain
recent- events concerning Oakcrest Tentative . Master : Plan.
Superintendent Alexander announced that- City Council is
developing an Oakcrest Park Master Plan Committee which will
assist in design needs of the facility. A representative from
the Senior Citizen Commission is being requested to serve on
this Committee.
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-Discussion followed. -
= -- Commissioner Hartley volunteered to serve on the Oakcrest Park
-Master Plan Committee.
- Commissioner Hartley brought several news clippings to share
with the Commission one noted that disabled and senior
citizens are often combined in facilities. Another clipping
informing the Community that "living room" discussion groups
are being developed to discuss problems in Encinitas. And
finally a news article noting that support groups for care-
givers are needed.
vice Chairperson Taaff noted that it would be appropriate to
send a letter to Commissioner Motley thanking her for her
service on behalf of senior citizen in Encinitas.
Commissioner Anderson suggested that when the new facility at
Oakcrest Park is designed handicapped use should be
considered. She added that she will not be reapplying to
serve on the Commission.
Chairperson Ash noted as of November 1st Encinitas has become
part of the 3rd - District and could result in drastic budget
cuts.
Chairperson Ash reported that at today's NOCOSIA meeting the
subject was "Senior Women and Drug Dependency" . The emphasis
of the, lecture was to know and control drug intake.
Chairperson Ash noted that Meals-On Wheels-America will be
providing Thanksgiving dinner for the elderly.
Commissioner Hartley announced that Captain Keno's Restaurant
will hold a holiday dinner November 24th to benefit the Senior
Nutrition Site on Balour Street. A $5 donation is requested.
9. ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, ANDERSON SECONDED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING AT 2 : 50 P.M. MOTION CARRIED 5-0 .