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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-01-07; Senior Commission; MinutesMINUTES I Meetinq of: SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION Date of Meeting: January 7, 1988 Time of Meeting: 1:15 p.m. Place of Meeting: Harding Community Center COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Van called the Meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Van, Commissioners Gast, Hoskin, Maggio and Ritchie. Absent: None. Staff Members Present: Sue Spickard, Senior Citizen Coordinator 3im El.l.iott, Finance Director Frank Mannen. Assistant City Dave Bradstreet, Director, M anag e r Parks & Recreation MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: There was no one present desirinq to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting held December 3, 1987, were approved as presented. Senior Center Financing 3im Elliott, Finance Director, reported Redevelopment would issue bonds in March, with Council taking action on that issue late in 3anuary or February. The debt service will be paid back through the Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Elliott stated the Housinq and Redevelopment Advisory Committee had endorsed thfs plan for construction of the Senior Center. Mr. Elliott stated there are somp details to be cleared up with the School District and the ultlmate design needs to be worked out. HowPwr, there is no indication of any problem with proceeding with the building of the Center, and also have the streetscape and storm drains completed. Agreement between City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Unified Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager, reported the City and the School District are close to agreement on the plans for the Senior Center/District Offices at Pine Street. He stated the School District has severe constraints placed on it by the State, which has added to the time taken to reach an aqreement. Van Gas t Hoskin Magi0 Ritchie \ A MINUTES Mr. Mannen stated the timetable for the Center is to have construction start in 3uly or August, with the School District to move into their offices in the summer of 1989. The nature of the agreement with the School District Is that they and the City will be partners on the project and they will have condominium interest in the office space and common a rea5. The Commissioners expressed their gratitude to the School District people workinq on the Committee for the spirit of cooperation, and also expressed their appreciation to the Architect for his work. Senior Center Update Chairman Van reported there was not too rmch activity at the moment. Sue Spickard added there would probably be no meetings of the full Committee until late February or early March. In answer to query reqarding the kitchen, Mrs. Splckard stated it had been moved to allow for more access. She discussed the securing of the Senior Center portion of the building and added this will be worked out with the Architect. Also, the Commissioners were asked to think about how they wanted the courtyard to be done. c Commissioners Handbook Update Chairman Van stated he received a letter dated December 11, 1987, from Council Member Eric Larson, which he read to the Commission. A one-page description of the duties of the Senior Citizen Commission had been referred to Chairman Van, and he returned it stating he felt this was a clear and accurate description of the Commission's duties. The Commissioners concurred unanimously. Senior Commission Meetinq Time Commissioner Ritchie stated she felt the time should be returned to 3:OO p.m., as the seniors did not attend the meeting at the 1:15 p.m. time. Commissioners Maggio, Gast and Hoskin all stated they preferred the It15 p.m. meeting time. The majority of the Commission desired to leave the meeting time at 1:15 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month. Volunteer Holiday Party Chairman Van reported on the Volunteer Holiday Party held December 18, 1987, at the. Harding Street Auditorium. He referred to comments made by Council Members and the Mayor as to the success of the party. Chairman Van asked the Commissioners to submit any ideas to Sue Spickard for improving the party next year. \ \ MINUTES SANDAG Survey Results Sue’Spickard referred to the Draft of the Senior Needs Survey prepared by SANDAG. She stated the errors noted have been called to SANDAG’s attention and will be corrected. Comments from the Commissioners included surprise that 68 percent of the seniors could walk to the present center. The comment was made this certainly affirmed the need for the center to be close by--i.e., the Pine Street site. The question was asked about the headina of “Crime” under Item 88 in the survey, with the Commission askinq what kind of crime did this include, and what could be done to help this. e The age limit of 60 years of age was discussed for participation in Federal Programs. with the exception being if you were marpied to someone 60 years or older. In answer to query regarding the unfriendliness, Sue Spickard stated the Project Council was qoinq to look into that. It was felt the round tables at the new center would help promote more interaction. The consensus of the Commission was this was a good survey and they approved of the format. Senior Citizen Coordinator’s Report Sue Spickard reported she was workinq on the budqet for the coming year. The tax assistance program will begin February 12, every Tuesday and Thursday. February 11, 1988, will be the first activity at Stagecoach Park-+ Sweetheart Tart- Baking Demonstration. Mrs. Spickard stated there will be a small survey prepared by staff to hand out at Stagecoach park to find out what the people would like to have happen there. Mrs. Spickard stated CalTrans will hold a workshop 3anuary 21, 1988, on transportation qrant applications, and she will attend. Mrs. Spickard reported the Senior Center is a top priorty in the City and it is hoped that some fund- raising activities can be held by the Seniors. The quarterly dances, the trips and the health screenings will be held, with the flu shots being given at the Center. The Anglers Club is still growing, with members from as far away as El Cajon. Mrs. Spickard concluded, stating dance instructors will be obtained as soon as possible. MINUTES !\ SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION January 7, 1988 Page 4 COMMISSIONERS ’ Items for the Next Aqenda The February Meeting will be the 4th, and Commissioners were asked to call Sue Spickard with any Agenda Items they would like placed on the February Agenda. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting of January 7, 1988, was adjourned at 1 :57 p.m. * .. Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk h 3 \ x