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CITY OF ENCINITAS
\� SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: February 21, 1992
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, and Reaves
Commissioner Anderson arrived at 1: 10 p.m.
Also
Present: Pamela Alexander, Recreation Superintendent, and
Jacqueline Reynolds, Senior Office Specialist
2 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes for January 17, 1992 .
COMMISSIONER REAVES MOVED, HARTLEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE
MINUTES FOR JANUARY 17, 1992 . MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Certificates of Appreciation to Outgoing Senior Citizen
Commissioners
Superintendent Alexander noted Commissioners Hartley,
Taaff and Anderson have concluded their terms as Senior
Citizen Commissioners. Commissioners Hartley and Taaff
are seeking reappointment to the Commission.
Her Honor, Maura Wiegand, thanked Commissioners Hartley,
Taaff and Anderson for their dedication to the senior
citizens of Encinitas and presented them with
Certificates of Appreciation from the City.
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B. Presentation by Beverly Gordon, Crime Prevention
OSpecialist, San Diego County Sheriff's Department
Superintendent Alexander introduced Beverly Gordon, Crime
Prevention Specialist with San Diego County Sheriff's
Department.
Ms. Gordon gave an indepth presentation on the background
of San Diego County Sheriff's Crime Prevention Program
and how this program serves the senior community. She
distributed brochures listing security and safety
precautions for citizens. She noted the Neighborhood
Watch Program has been an effective deterrent to crime.
Ms. Gordon added she is available to come to citizen's
homes and engrave their valuables at no charge. She then
asked the Commission for any questions.
Commissioner Taaff asked if there is an engraving tool
for citizen's use at the Sheriff's Station.
Ms. Gordon noted there is an engraver available to
residents upon request.
Chairperson Ash and the Commission thanked Ms. Gordon for
her presentation.
O6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Acceptance of the Senior Needs Assessment
Report and Recommendations
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave an overview on
the status of the Senior Needs Assessment Report. She
stated the report recommends 1) to enhance efforts to
better publicize existing agencies, services and programs
available to seniors within Encinitas, 2) to construct a
new multi-purpose senior center at Oak Crest Park
including the center at the same location adjacent to or
as part of a community center, 3) to provide ownership
and control of the center under City jurisdiction. She
noted the report was finalized.
MSC COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, ASH SECONDED THE SURVEY BE
ACCEPTED. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0.
Chairperson Ash commented she was very pleased with the
report, and noted it was complete and concise.
Superintendent Alexander noted she would contact
Commissioners regarding the date the Senior Needs
Assessment Report will be presented to City Council so
OCommissioners can attend the meeting.
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Jean Brinson, 3174 Via De Caballo, Olivenhain, asked to
Ospeak before the Commission.
Chairperson Ash gave Ms. Brinson permission to address
the Commission.
Ms. Brinson stated she is a new member of the Senior
Adults Services Meals-On-Wheels Advisory Board. She
noted Meals-On-Wheels would like to be of more service to
seniors in Encinitas.
Chairperson Ash thanked Ms. Brinson and Meals-On-Wheels
for their assistance on behalf of Encinitas seniors.
B. Update on Commission Member Appointments
Superintendent Alexander noted on February 26th the City
Council will confirm Commissioners appointments. As
a result, appointments will occur after the Senior
Commission's February 21st meeting. Newly appointed
Commissioners will attend the March meeting.
C. Update on Election of Officers
Superintendent Alexander noted as a result of
Commissioners appointments being scheduled for February
® 26th the Senior Citizen Commission elections will take
place at the March 20th Commission meeting.
7 . NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Senior Commission's 1992 Goals and
Subcommittee Functions
Superintendent Alexander noted in 1990-91 the Commission
had various goals and subcommittees. She stated it is
time for the Senior Commission to develop their 1992
goals, as well as review subcommittee functions to meet
these goals. She directed the Commission to Attachment
A for review and consideration. She asked the Commission
if they would like to add or delete anything from this
list.
The Commissioners reviewed and discussed the proposed
goals.
Commissioner Hartley noted the new Commissioners need to
be made aware of current goals. He added goals should
include major senior issues of housing and health.
Commissioner Reaves stated Attachment A is a good start
® in goal setting. He added Superintendent Alexander does
an excellent job of keeping the Commission focused.
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Next, Superintendent Alexander explained the four
o proposed subcommittees, 1) Information/Public Relations,
2) Funding/Legislative, 3) Services/Program, 4) Create
Special Ad Hoc Committee's (as needed) .
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Taaff noted it was important not to set too
many goals. He added he was in agreement with Attachment
A as an excellent blueprint which will help focus the
Commission on what is important.
MSC COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, ANDERSON SECONDED TO ACCEPT
THE 1992 GOALS AS PRESENTED WITH THE ADDITION OF THE GOAL
TO RESEARCH METHODS OF IMPROVING MAJOR SENIOR NEEDS SUCH
AS HOUSING AND HEALTH, AND ACCEPT IN CONCEPT THE PROPOSED
SUBCOMMITTEES AND DISCUSS FURTHER AT THE MARCH COMMISSION
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0.
S. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Hartley noted the publication "The ABC's of
Parliamentary Procedures" is an excellent resource for
O Commissioners. He requested one be ordered for each
Commissioner. He added that the March edition of
Encinitas Magazine is dedicated to seniors.
Commissioner Reaves stated he hopes the current
Commissioners are reappointed.
Chairperson Ash advised the Commission an orientation
meeting will be held for new Commissioners in March.
Vice Chairperson Taaff thanked the City for the
Certificate of Appreciation and noted he hopes he will be
allowed to continue serving the community.
Commissioner Anderson commented being on the Commission
has been one of the best experiences in her life.
Chairperson Ash announced the speaker for the March
Commission meeting will be Jacqueline Thea who will speak
on "midlife and older women's issues" . She recommends a
Commissioner attend North County Providers Coalition
meetings the third Friday of each month.
B. Staff
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9. ADJOURNMENT
MSC COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, ANDERSON SECONDED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING AT 2 :35 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0.
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