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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-06; Senior Commission; Minutes. *. , MINUTES 1 u\ SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION Meeting of: - Date of Meeting: February 6, 1986 Time of Meeting: 3:OO p.m. Place of Meeting: Harding Community Center L COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cochran at 3:OO p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Cochran. Hoskin and Mitchell. Absent: Commissioners Gast and Ritchie. Staff Members Present: Sue Spickard, Senior Citizen Coordinator Keith Beverly, AA, Parks & Recreati Kathy Wilkinson, Clerk-Typist Elin Thorgren, AAI, Public Information APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting held January 2, 1986, were approved as presented. .. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: .No one present desired to speak to the Commission. INTRODUCTIONS: The following staff introductions were made: Keith Beverly, AA, Parks and Recreation Department Kathy Wilkinson, Clerk-Typist for the Senior Program Elin Thorgren, AAI; Public Information Officer APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Sue Spickard added an item under Old Business: Site Committee Report. Chairman Cochran added an item under Additional Business: Dr. Harmon of the Senior Citizens Association was present .at the meeting and would give a brief talk. The Agenda was approved as amended. OLD BUSINESS: Site Committee Report Commissioner Hoskin reported on the meeting held yesterday. A scope of work was presented, reviewed and suggestions made regarding the feasibility study ror the Harding Street Center. The Committee is awaiting a report of the Architec Sue Spickard, Senior Citizen Coordinator, reported the scope of work presented to the Site Committee yesterday would be used in signing a contract with the Architect who will do the feasibility study on the Harding Street site. On January 7, 1986, the proposal for the new senior center on the Harding Street site went to City Council. Mrs. Spickard stated issues to be resolved are: square foot facility fit on that site and can ample parking be provided for the facility. can a 12,000 Co c hr an Ho s kin Mitchell ,. .. Cochran Hoskin Mitchell \ \ I \ MINUTES - February 6, 1986 Page 2 SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS \ Additional studies need to address the displacement of Parks & Recreation staff members and their programs, as well as the Senior programs, during the time of constructic The scope of work should be going out today, according to Mrs. Spickard. The Architect's report will come back to the Site Committee in approximately six weeks. NEW BUSINESS: A. Presentation by Geoff Armour of the Library Chairman Cochran introduced Geoff Armour. Assistant Library Director. Mr. Armour has been working on Senior Programs for the Library, including those being conducted now and proposed programs. Geoff Armour referred to the package of programs developed at the Library in conjunction with the Senior Citizens Program and referred to the copies of material he distribu- ted to Commissioners. Mr. Armour referred to the question- naire sent to Senior listing services now provided and new programs listed. The results of this Needs Assessment Survey were listed on the next page, with legal problems .. and health problems being the most frhuently listed. A list of programs scheduled for 1986 was included, showing programs at the Main Library, La Costa Branch, Harding Center and Carlsbad-by-the-Sea. Mr. Armour stated the genealogy services of this Library ar the best south of Los Angeles. He referred to the Genealogy Service sheet and said all copies of this had been picked up by seniors, but none had been returned as yet. These sheets were distributed to shutins, through mobile meals and were to be returned to the provider of the service. They will be funneled to the Coordinator at the Genealogical Society. interested participants and returned to them. The second part of the program for Seniors consists of volunteer recruitment, and this flyer was distributed through the Friends of the Library. did volunteer their time and talents, with some volunteerir in more than one category, actually making a total of 47 . '. A packet will be prepared for A total of 26 people -different "parts of people" in different programs. The last item in the packet was a letter from the Library listing the programs the Seniors could volunteer to help with, and the type of assistance needed. Mr. Armour stated some programs are provided by Parks & Recreation and some by the Senior Citizens Association. Hc said they had tried to avoid overlapping the programs, and the Library does deal mainly with outreach work, with the Library going to the Seniors. Liaison to Senior Citizens Association At this paint, Commissioner Hoskin stated he must curtail some of his activities, and requested he be relieved as Liaison to the Senior Citizens Association. Chairman Cochran asked this to be tabled until the next meeting, anc stated he would substitute for Commissioner Hoskin until that time. 4 \ \ MINUTES February 6, 1986 Page 3 SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION - COMMISSIONERS SENIOR CITIZEN COORDINATOR'S REPORT: Sue Spickard reported Commissioner Hoskin had invited her to speak to the people at Lakeshore Gardens early in January. She felt their response was good and they seemed eager to hear about the new programs and to participate. Mrs. Spickard stated she had met with the Director of Finance at the request of Chairman Cochran. By Ordinance, the Commission can accept donations, and the details of how this can be accomplished will be worked out by the Finance Director. The employment fair will be held March 12. 1986, at 9:00 a.m.. in the Auditorium. Mrs. Spickard listed the potential programs, including chin painting and knitting instructions. The Friendly Visitation Program does involve more than just visitation, according to Mrs. Spickard. In working with the Mental Health people, Mrs. Spickard said she found the volunteers will need to be trained to know what to expect. Mrs. Spickard, said the tax assistance. program started Tuesday. and she is working on an all-day trip to Camp Pendleton. Mrs. Spickard said Kathy Wilkinson is the newest addition to staff, with a part-time person being hired to set up the tables and chairs for the luncheon nromam. She will be interviewing for a Special Events Coordinator, to plan more trips. She asked the Commissioners to help her in setting up guidelines for presentations to the Seniors. Many peopl make requests to make a presentation to senior groups, and Mrs. Spickard would like direction from the Commission on how to protect the Seniors while, at the same time, allow programs that will be informative. Chairman Cochran suggested the Commissioners make notes on this and put the item on the Agenda for next month. Commissioner Mitchell requested Mrs. Spickard write up something on this for the Commissioners to consider. The skin cancer screening will be on February 20, Mrs. Spickard announced the next meeting of the Senior Citizen Commission would be held at Council Chambers. Commissioner Hoskin stated a meeting was being considered at Lakeshore Gardens to discuss the problem of one spouse becoming ill and all resources of the couple being exhauste before Medi-Cal can be obtained. The public would be invit to attend this meeting. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: A. Address by Dr. Harmon Chairman Cochran introduced Dr. Howard Harmon, Chairman of the Senior Citizens Association Board of Directors. Dr. Harmon reported there is one major issue before the Association, and that is the employment of a new Manager. He stated they are advertising for a Manager, and if anyone knows of any qualified applicants, please let them know. ' I. - MINUTES February 6, 1986 SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION Page 4 - COMMISSIONERS ' Dr. Harmon stated he would like to get Mrs. Spickard's items into their newsletter. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the meeting of February 6, 1986, was adjourned at 3:50 p.m. I. darriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk 1 \