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Home My WebLink About2005-10-04; Senior Commission; MinutesMinutes of: SENIOR COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 9:00 A.M. Date of Meeting Place of Meeting: Senior Center October 4, 2005 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Ricker called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: O’Connell, Ricker, Savary and Surridge Absent: Nelson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Commissioner Savary. ANNOUNCEMENTS Staff informed the Commission about the 1 gth Annual KoKo Beach Fundraiser for the Senior Center. Buy a ticket for $5.00 and possibly win a door prize and receive $5.00 off any lunch or dinner at KoKo Beach throughout the month of October. Proceeds will benefit the Senior Center. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - ACTION: On motion by Vice Chairperson O’Connell, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 2, 2005 were approved. AYES: O’Connell, Savary and Surridge NOES: None ABSTAIN: Ricker ABSENT: Nelson PRESENTATIONS Ms. Dolores Barajas, Outreach Specialist for Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), spoke to the commissioners about the new Medicare Part D Plan. This year Medicare recipients will have to make a decision by January 1, 2006 if they want to enroll. If Medicare recipients enroll after January 1, 2006, their premium may be 1 % higher for every month that they delay to enroll. In the near future Ms. Barajas will make a presentation at the Senior Center to help explain the program in more detail. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Nelson On motion by Chairperson Ricker, the Agenda for October 4, 2005 was approved. O’Connell, Ricker Savary and Surridge c CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #1005-1 SUMMARY REPORT Commission received, accepted and approved the Summary Report of the August 2, 2005 Senior Commission Meeting. 2. AB #1005-2 RECEIPT OF DONATIONS Commission received a donation of $500 to benefit the Senior Center Nutrition Program. The Commission recommended acceptance by the City Manager. DEPARTMENT RE PO RTS PROGRAM Debbie Fountain, Housing & Redevelopment Director updated the Commssion on changes in the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. AB #1005-3 PRESENTATION ON THE SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE As a result of federal funding cuts of over $400,000 this year, the city finds it necessary to close its waiting list. There is a 5-year wait list for the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. Households currently on the wait list for rental assistance will remain on the list. The city is able to sustain 666 households currently under Section 8 Assistance Housing Program. The monthly increase to Section 8 tenants is $40.00-$74.00 based on size of the unit. The City and Habitat for Humanity propose to build 11 units on Roosevelt Street. The units are not restricted to seniors however; the proposed configuration of the units will be more conducive for seniors than other groups. COMMITTEEKOUNCIL REPORTS None. AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2005 was adjourned at 1O:OO a.m. AYES: O’Connell, Savary and Surridge NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Nelson Respectfully submitted, Kris Westland Secretary SENIOR COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB#1005-1 MTG. DATE: 10-04-05 STAFF:LYNN TITLE: SUMMARY REPORT INFO ACTION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept, approve and file. ITEM EXPLANATION: Attached is the Summary Report of August 2, 2005 Senior Commission Meeting. EXHIBITS: 1. August 2, 2005 Senior Commission Meeting Summary Report. August 2, 2005 TO: MAYOR LEWIS MAYOR PRO TEM HALL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS KULCHIN, PACKARD, SIGAFOOSE FROM: RECREATION AREA MANAGER, SENIOR CENTER SUMMARY REPORT OF THE AUGUST 2, 2005 SENIOR COMMISSION MEETING CONSENT CALENDAR The consent calendar was unanimously approved (3-0). 1. AB #0805-1 SUMMARY REPORT - The Commission approved the Summary Report of the June 7, 2005 Senior Commission meeting. 2. AB #0805-2 SENIOR SAFARI EXCURSIONS Commission approved staff's recommendation to maintain current number of casino trips provided by the Senior Safari excursion program. 3. AB #0805-3 COMMUNITY ACTIVITY GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE Commission nominated and approved Commissioner Surridge to serve on the Commission Grant Review Committee. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Gail Lynn, Recreation Area Manager, reported the Ice Cream Social and Hot Rod Show on Sunday, July 17th 2005 was a huge success. A record crowd consumed 585 scoops of ice cream, 370 hot dogs, and viewed 30 Classic Cars at the Hot Rod Show. Lynn informed the commissioners that five marines from the 7th Engineer Support Battalion at Camp Pendleton are visiting the Senior Center every week in the months of August and September to play board games with the seniors. Lynn announced the 2-1-1 information services are available throughout the county. The 2-1-1 provides information on a multitude of issues such as: crisis hotlines, child- care, mental health service, senior services and much more. Call 2-1-1- and you will be connected to a live phone specialist who can answer questions about nonprofit services and agencies in our county. 2-1-1 is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The Carlsbad Senior Center is listed in the 2-1 -1 - directory and on their website WWW.211 SANDIEGO.ORG. GAIL LYNN c: City Manager Assistant City Manager Department Heads Recreation Services Manager Commission Staff Liaisons SENIOR COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB#1005-2 MTG. DATE: 10-04-05 STAFF:LYNN TITLE: RECEIPT OF DONATION INFO ACTION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive donation of five hundred dollars ($500) from Mr. Clay Northcote to be used to support the Senior Center Nutrition Program and recommend acceptance by City Council. ITEM EXPLANATION: The Carlsbad Senior Nutrition Program serves a delicious lunch at noon, Monday through Friday for seniors 60 years and older. A suggested $3.00 donation assists with off setting the costs of this program. Special events, such as birthday celebrations are made possible through fundraising and the generosity of donors. Mr. Northcote is a participant of the Senior Center Congregate Program. A letter of thanks (Exhibit 1) has been sent to Mr. Northcote. FISCAL IMPACT: The $500 has been deposited in the Senior Trust Account #14345675651 and will benefit the Senior Nutrition program by providing funds for special events in the dining room. O O EXHIBITS: 1. Thank you letter to Mr. Clay Northcote. O c7> City of Carlsbad Senior Center September 19, 2005 Mr. Clay Northcote 1670 Basswood Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Mr. Northcote, On behalf of the Carlsbad Senior Center, I would like to acknowledge and accept your donation of $500.00 toward the Nutrition Program. Because of the support and generosity of the Carlsbad community, the Senior Center offers many "extras" which otherwise would not be possible. Whether it's a piece of birthday cake, special entertainment or decorations to celebrate a holiday, donations such as yours helps to brighten the days of those seniors who enjoy lunch with us. We appreciate your thoughtfulness in remembering Carlsbad Seniors. Sincerely, Gail J. LyM Recreation Area Manager 799 Pine Avenue • Carlsbad, California 92008-2428 • (760) 602-4650 • FAX (760) 434-4206 AB# MTG. DATE: SENIOR 1005-3 10-04-05 STAFF:FOUNTAIN TITLE : COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL PRESENTATION ON SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 00 INFO [I] ACTION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept and file staff report updating the Senior Commission on current changes the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. ITEM EXPLANATION: Recent funding cuts of 400,000 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have resulted in some changes in the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program that will affect Carlsbad senior citizens currently participating in the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. Housing and Redevelopment Director, Debbie Fountain will provide a presentation regarding the changes in the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. EXHIBITS: None