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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-04; Senior Commission; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION Date of Meeting: February 4, 1988 Time of Meeting: 1:15 p.m. Place of Meeting: Harding Community Center COMMISSIONERS \;t 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 Chris Salomone, Housing and Redevelopment Director Ken Quon, Project Manager Dave Bradstreet, Parks & Recreation Director MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: Or. David Castner, 1550 Sunrise Circle, addressed the Commission on a matter he felt should be on the Commission's agenda. He said the seniors had worked two and a half years to get a new senior center with never calling it a 'komrrmnity center". Dr. Castner said the term was used interchangeably and he objected to that. 5:OO p.m., and then other people can use it, and that is only right. However, the seniors were to have a senior center and Dr. Castner stated if the City needed a community center, then they could use the Harding Street Center. This item will be placed on the next agenda of the Senior Citizen Commission. The seniors are to use the center up until APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting held January 7, 1988, were approved as presented. Housing and Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee Chris Salomone, Housing and Redevelopment Director, addressed the Commission stating Council took action to issue bonds, 3.5 million dollars of which would be dedicated to the senior center. Mr. Salomone stated the Housing & Redevelopment Advisory Committee had originally supported using Redevelopment Agency proceeds for only that portion of seniors living in that area. When it was found the senior center could be financed out of the 20 percent housing-set-aside funds, this removed any objections the Advisory Committee had to using Redvelopment funds, and they voted unanimously to fund 3.5 million dollars. Van Gast Hoskin Maggio Ritchie MINUTES \\\\\ SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION February 4, 1988 Page 2 COMM~SS~ONERS y Mr. Salomone stated there will be more money involved in the senior center; for example, Redevelopment will loan the School District money for the relocation of their offices during the construction of the center. the architectural fees, and that, too, is above and beyond the 3.5 million dollars. Mr. Salomone said $300,000 was loaned for the architectural fees and $200,000 for the School District. Mr. Salomone said the bonds are scheduled to be sold at the end of March, with the funds available the first of April. At that time, the architects are ready to go forward. The Council made a temporary loan to pay In answer to Dave Bradstreet's question regarding the land, Mr. Salomone answered the land is valued at $900,000, and the School District will get a facility valued at that amount in return. The 3.5 million dollars is a turnkey price. Arts Selection Committee Update Commissioner Ritchie reported on the Arts Selection Committee, stating $30,000 had been set aside for the artwork at the senior center, and the Committee felt the art should reflect a place where people would feel welcome and enjoy themselves. It should reflect a friendly feeling. The Commit.tee decided the long, entrance hall joining the senior center and the school entrance would be the appropriate place for the artwork. of artwork were discussed, and it was decided to allow the artists to submit what they felt would be proper. This would be open to southern California artists and Connie Beardsley will send out letters with plans of the building and invite as many artists who are interested to submit plans. The Committee will select the final three proposals, and it is hoped the artwork will be installed for viewing on the day the center is opened. Commissioner Ritchie stated the next meeting of the Committee will be sometime in June. The letters will be sent out in hne, and the three artists will be chosen in October. The models will be on display for a month for public input. Senior Center Update Chairman Van reported he had attended the School District meetings and on 3anuary 15, the Trustees gave approval to transfer the property for the senior center to the City. The formal agreement is expected the 18th of this month. Many different forms Ken Quon, Project Manager with Municipal Projects, gave an update on the design of the center, using charts to indicate the elevations, the floor plan and the site plan. MINUTES /\ SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION February 4,1988 Page 3 COMM~SS~ONERS The senior center proposal will be presented to Council February 23, 1988, and Chairman Van urged the Commissioners to attend that meeting. In answer to Dave Bradstreet's question regarding the historic aspect of the existing buildings, Mr. Quon stated the buildings could not be saved, and everything will be razed. Preservation Commission has a Member on the Design Committee, and they are pleased with the design of the building. The facade has been duplicated, which will be visible approaching the center on Jefferson Street. The Historic Communications Between Commissions Commissioner Hoskins commented there should be better communications among Commissions, and when any action is taken by a Commission that affects this Commission, that word should come through the staff and not from the newspaper or television. Dave Bradstreet stated direction has come from the City Manaqer's office for copies of all Minutes of all groups and a brief summary of action taken at meetings to be distributed. Mr. Bradstreet added copies of this information will be sent to Mrs. Spickard for distribution to this Commission. He also stated he would inform Mrs. Spickard when any information becomes available that the Commissioners should have between meetings. SENIOR CITIZEN COORDINATOR'S REPORT: Sue Spickard reported the Special Events Coordinator would be giving up all her duties except the Anglers' Club. Mrs. Spickard will be interviewinq for a new Special Events Coordinator, and added there has been very good response to the employment notice. Mrs. Spickard reported on a 1682 all-day workshop she attended to pursue fundtng or alternatives for transportation. She stated this may not work for the Senior qroup, as they may not be eligible. The vehicle must be owned and operated by a non-profit. group and the people driving must be employees and/or volunteers of that non-profit qroup. The City would not let the volunteers drive a 25- passenger vehicle because of the liability. She felt the seniors and the City are being punished for cooperating with each other, and the procedure should be studied to allow for special groups with special circumstances. Mrs. Spickard stated the Anglers' Club has over 150 members at this time and are going on a trip in February. They plan to meet every other month, with a trip during the other month. t 1 t MINUTES y SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION February 4, 1988 Page 4 COMM~SS~ONERS Mrs. Spickard announced there was still space available in the Tart for your Sweetheart baking class to be held February 11, 1988. The donations for the Nutrition Program have been higher than anticipated, leaving extra money, and Mrs. Spickard convinced the AAA to allow Carlsbad to spend the money on their own program. They are able to hire a kitchen assistant and save the General Fund money. 40 people turned away yesterday, and some turned away today. More meals have been requested for next year, and Mrs. Spickard hopes to have 150 meals during the first year of operation of the new Senior Center. Mrs. Spickard stated line dancing will start February 22, 1988, and on March 17, the North County Older Worker Employment Day will be held at National University. In order to make certain the meal reservation system is fair, Mrs. Spickard has asked the Nutrition Project Council to set up a committee to look at the system and to meet with the people at the front desk. The Nutrition Program is growing--with ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA: Chairman Van requested the Commissioners give any items they would like to have on the next agenda to Mrs. Spickard. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting of February 4, 1988, was adjourned at 2:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk A \