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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-08-01; Senior Commission; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: SENIOR COMMISSION (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: August 1, 1996 TIME OF MEETING: 1:15 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: Carlsbad Senior Center CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Whittaker called the Meeting to order at 1:17 p.m ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Whittaker, Chmiel, West and Zink. Commissioner Serrin arrived at 1:22 p.m. Absent: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chairman Whittaker MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: Mary Ellen Gregg, 2235 Nob Hill Drive, stated she has been in the aquatics program in the City both at indoor and outdoor pools. She stated that seven years ago the class moved to the Carlsbad Boys and Girls Club indoor pool, which was covered using block grant money. She stated she cannot swim outdoors, and now there are rumors that the Boys and Girls Club pool is to be closed. Ms. Gregg stated that Carman Cedola would not talk with them about the plans for the pool. She stated she has been made Chairperson of the committee to keep the Boys and Girls Club pool. She stated the adults and children in this area need a pool, and she asked the Commission to support their request for a pool. Norma Estes, 3363 Tyler Street, Apt. 316, stated the adults need a swimming pool and she asked for the Commission’s support in either keeping the Boys and Girls Club pool open or building a new pool for the seniors. She stated that an indoor pool is much better for seniors, especially those who are in need of exercises for disabilities. Ms. Estes stated that people go across the railroad tracks at the end of Chestnut, and she feels that a ramp should be built over the railroad tracks for this pedestrian traffic. August 1, 1996 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 2 MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: (Continued) Helen McConnaughay, 143 Sequoia Avenue, stated she suffered a broken leg fifteen years ago and started on a swimming program at that time. She said she cannot use an outdoor pool and needs an indoor pool. She said there needs to be a way to keep the Boys and Girls Club pool open or build a new indoor pool. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Chniiel, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 6, 1996, were unanimously approved as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Zink, the Commission unanimously affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, as follows: SENIOR COORDINATOR’S REPORT. The Commission accepted and filed the Coordinator’s Report LETTER FROM SCOUT TROOP 748. Chairman Whittaker requested this letter be read, and a copy is attached to the Minutes. Ms. Spickard read the letter thanking the Senior Center for reducing the fee to the Troop for their Pancake Breakfast. Ms. Spickard stated that the Scout Troop donated a 100-cup coffee pot to the Center and a picture of the Troop taken while they were in camp. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS - $1 .OO 1.66 $390 in Memory of Shirley Harmelink; $25.00 in Memory of Meyer Gerber; $20.00 in Memory of George Suttle, Sr., $296.66 from United Way; $50.00 from Burton Kramer; $20.00 from Maude Brunn and $200.00 from Barbara and Ken Asbury for Meals Program. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Serrin, the Senior Commission accepted the donations listed above. AYES: Whittaker, Chmiel, Serrin, West and Zink August 1, 1996 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 3 VOLUNTEER IN POLICE SERVICE. Bob McNally, VIPs Coordinator, stated that as of today, the seniors in this program have graduated from their training and are on the job. He stated that the seniors receive 80 hours of training and the Police car they drive has a Volunteer sign on it. He stated the program is for seniors 55 years of age or older, and they are to work five days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:OO p.m. They carry a radio on their hip, but no weapons. The applicants are screened as far as their background; they must have a California driver’s license and insurance for their own vehicle. Mr. McNally stated the volunteers are given 40 hours of classroom training; 20 hours on-the-job training and one informational meeting per month to attend. This program will free up the regular police force for other duties. Mr. McNally distributed brochures giving the information for volunteering for this program and invited everyone interested to find out more about the program. In reply to Commission query, Mr. McNally stated that the City considers these volunteers as “employees” and the same insurance that any other City employee has would apply to these volunteers. Mr. McNally stated the YANA (You are not alone) program will be one of the duties of this senior group, and they will check by telephone every day with people who are homebound and have few outside contacts, and one day a week they will visit that person to make certain everything is all right. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION. Sue Spickard stated that she would like direction from the Commission. She said if they wish to continue to recognize volunteers as they have in the past, that is all right. The Commissioners referred to the report prepared by Ms. Spickard, giving the approximate hours for each job. The Commissioners felt that only volunteers that are appointed by the administration are to be considered as volunteers. They felt that people that just volunteer at a specific time are not really volunteers in the true sense of the word. Ms. Spickard stated that new volunteers are needed all the time, as people retire and leave on extended trips or move away. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Zink, the Senior Commission voted to keep the volunteer recognition the same as in the past. AYES: NOES: Chmiel, West and Zink Whittaker and Serrin August 1, 1996 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 4 Chairman Whittaker welcomed the Senior Commission from the City of Vista. BARRIO SPECIFIC PLAN. Chairman Whittaker stated that he was not happy with the Barrio Specific Plan and their intention to take 22 parking spaces in the Center parking lot; especially when that parking lot is too small for the seniors attending functions at the Center. He stated he also has concerns about security for the seniors if a gathering place is built next to the Center. Commissioner Zink stated that she liad attended the meeting held last month at the Jefferson School, and was astonished that so many Mexicans spoke in opposition to the Barrio Plan. These are the people who live in that area and they don’t want the P Ian. Ms. Spickard stated that sometimes a lot of planning gets done on a project and then the people they are trying to serve do not want it. She said that many business people are in favor of this Plan, but the neighborhood is not happy with the way the Plan is being presented. Chairman Whittaker stated that he is sorry the seniors were not part of the planning process and feels that it was deliberate. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Suggestion Report Commissioner Zink prefaced her report by stating that a number of unsigned suggestions were received, and of course, they were not considered. Suggestion: A Copy Machine for the public to use at a reasonable cost. Answer: Suggestion: Answer: The costs to purchase and maintain a copy machine for use by the public is prohibitive. However, the Center will copy important papers (not jokes and cartoons) for a charge of 10 cents per copy. Please have a trip to the Del Mar Races A Saturday trip on the mini bus to the Del Mar Races is being considered. To hire a large bus to drive such a short distance would make the cost of the trip extremely high. There is a full- day trip to the Santa Anita Race Track scheduled in October, with lunch and many extras. Another possibility would be to take the NCTD bus to Del Mar for 60 cents each way. August 1, 1996 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 5 Sugpestion RePort (Continued) Suggestion: Would it be possible to have Decaf coffee. Answer: Decaf is served in the dining room, thanks to the generosity of the Carlsbad Senior Citizens Association, who pay for it. Suggestion: Arthur Roda stated he would share the costs to have the piano tuned and the soft pedal adjusted to lessen the sound and save everyone’s hearing. Answer: The pianos are all tuned/repaired twice a year. the soft pedal is that the piano player must use it. farther away or politely ask the piano player to play softer. The issue with Either move Nutrition Proiect Liaison Commissioner Chmiel gave the reports for June and July, as follows: Total congregate meals served in May, 3,202; June, 2,746; total average donation in May, $1.66 and June $1.70. The total home meals delivered in May, 906, with $2.75 donation average, and for June, 831, with the donation $2.55. The balance of funds as of June was $4,022.77, and these funds are raised from dances, white elephant sales and bake sales. Commissioner Chmiel reported on special events and activities of the Nutrition Council. Chairman’s ReDort Chairman Whittaker reported that he had vacationed in the northwest area of the country and visited a Senior Center in a small town. He said it made him appreciate this great Senior Center and their great Coordinator. Items for Next Agenda Dining Room Seating The request for a swimming pool for seniors Status of volunteers in the schools August 1, 1996 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 6 ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of August 1, 1996, was adjourned at 2:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Harriet t B a b b it t Minutes Clerk July 22, 1996 TO: SENIOR COMMISSION FROM: Senior Center Coordinator COORDINATORS REPORT Senior Safari went to the Mountain Folk Dinner Theater in Lake Arrowhead on June 20. A guide took them on a tour of the area providing the history of the area and indicating points of interest. After lunch all 38 enjoyed the music of the "Mountain Folk Singers, a group of 3 men and 2 women singing popular folk music. July started off with a bang, with 201 Seniors enjoying our annual 4th of July BBQ. Sunday July 7th, the Senior Center celebrated the 8th Annual Ice Cream Social in McGee Park. Although the weather was a little on the cool side, that didn't stop the 300 plus seniors from enjoying the ice cream and the music provided by C.C. Sanders, "The Candyman'!. The PC Users Group continues to be a vibrant and enthusiastic group. New people are constantly in attendance. Beginning Acrylic Painting completed their first class session on July 15. 6 people attended the class and would like to see the class continued. c The Cartooning and Greeting Card Design Class has evolved into a workshop for the summer. Classes will resume in September. The Writing Group is thrilled with the microphone set up in the Dance Studio. It enables all the members to participate better because of the increased volume of the speakers. The Nutrition Project Council is recommending an increase to the suggested donation for lunch from $2.00 to $2.50. Staff is currently doing a survey and analyzing this recommendation. On July 25th Senior Safari will head to Long Beach to embarked on the very popular Gondola trip. The trip comes complete with singing Gondoliers and a picnic basket including sparkling cider, cheese, bread and salami. The San Diego Zoo is presenting '#Celebrate the World" on Wednesday July 31 in the Auditorium. Zoo Representative, Cherie Koss Waldo will share information about the Zoo, Wild Animal Park and the Zoological Society's efforts in worldwide conservation and preservation efforts. In August we have some fun and interesting seminars scheduled. For Fun : August 15 llImage Enhancing by Midgeg1. up and clothing tips to help women look better and feel better. - A proud senior shares make- Saturday August 10 we are taking a trip to the Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach. With the exercise classes on summer break we are planning on utilizing the Auditorium for an August Film Festival of classic movie mysteries. August 12 llRebeccalg August 19 "A Touch of Evilgt August 26 I1North by Northwesttg On August 29 Jacquelyne Silver will be speaking on "The Healing Powers of Musicgv. This program comes highly recommended from Seniors who have attended the program at Oasis in Horton Plaza. Ms. Silver tells stories and sings to provide an hour and half of fun filled entertainment. $2 admission For your interest: Monday August 5, "Live, Laugh, Learn - All About E1derhostel1l Nathan Polinsky is an enthusiastic Elderhostel speaker. August 5, Hearing testing by David Illich, MS CCA. Appointments are necessary. - On Wednesday August 28 Dr. Michael Jacobs, D.C. will explore the mind and body connection and how to take control of your health on a daily basis through his informative presentation IlHow to Get Healthier as I Get Older. The San Diego County Area Agency on Aging has established two telephone Hot Lines for Seniors: Questions on HMO's call 1-800-400-0815 Questions on Hospitals call 1-800-824-0613 I Interviews will be scheduled for the Volunteers in Schools the first part of August, and we are hoping to conduct orientation shortly thereafter. We presently have 5 applications for the program. SUE SCHULTZ SPICKARD Senior Center Coordinator TROOP 748 CARLSBAD, CA. 92008 Tuesday, July 02, 1996 Ms. Sue Spickard Director Senior Citizen Center 799 Pine Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Ms. Spickard: Our thirty eighth annual Pancake Breakfast was a resounding success. Each year, this is true, in large part, because of the personal interest and significant support of kind and gracious people like you. We are especially grateful for your personal assistance in obtaining the use of the Senior Citizen Center. Your generosity in reducing the fee to the Troop allows more of the funds the Scouts earn to go to the operation of the Troop. We have, already, put in a verbal request with Brian for March 30, next year. It may interest you to know that each Scout is responsible for his efforts in a set goal of ticket sales. These funds support the Troop and to help cover each Scout’s summer camp costs. Speaking for the Scouts, parents and Troop leadership, please accept our sincere gratitude for your assistance. We look forward, with your help, to continued success in the future. Sincerely, ohn P. McGill v Assistant Scout Master NUTRITION PROGRAM 61 HOME Ml?.ALS VOLUNTEERS NUTRITION DESK - makes lunch reservations and cancellations, provides change, checks in lunch guests. Approx. 3 hrs/day DININGROOM ENTERTAINERS - play music and entertain the luncheon participants at no cost to the Center. Approx. 1 hr/wk KITCHEN/HOME MEALS WORKERS - assists with the preparation of Home Meals sandwiches, helps pack frozen meals, etc for each route. Serves congregate lunch from steam table, portions gravy, or is a ttrunnerlt. Assists with cleaning of kitchen, disposing of leftovers and washing of pans. Approx. 2 - 3 hrs/day - COFFEE/ WATER POURERS - Approx. 2 hrs/day SERVERS - serve plated food to luncheon guests, wash tables after lunch. Approx. 2 hrs/day POME MEALS DRIVER - delivers packaged meals to homebound Seniors. Takes anywhere from lfs - 2% hrs/day HOME MEALS ASSESSOR - assist with Home Meal participants qualifications and assessments. Approx. 4 hrs/mo SUPPLIES/INVENTORY ASSISTANT - keeps records of various nutrition inventory and supplies. Approx. 20 hrs/mo NUTRITION OFFICE ASSISTANT - assists with Home Meals donation envelopes & etc. Approx. 2 hrs/wk SENIOR COMMISSION MEMBERS - oversee's and makes recommendations regarding Senior programs in Carlsbad. Serve on various committees, attends a variety of meetings, represents the Senior Center. Minimum of 3 hrs/mo. PROJECT COUNCIL MEMBER - fundraising (ie Bake Sale, ), attend monthly meetings, serve on menu committee. Approx. If hrs/mo DANCE COMMITTEE - sells tickets, provide refreshments, wipe down tables, counts money. Approx. 3 hrs/mo DECORATING COMMITTEE - decorates diningroom, patio, hallways and auditorium for special events. As needed - approx. 4 hrs each session MISCELLANEOUS VOLUNTEER ASS1G"TS RECEPTIONIST - works at front desk answering phones, registering participants for classes, arranging appointments, etc. Approx. 4 _- hrs/day .. BLOOD PRESSURE RECEPTIONIST - registers participants, fills out cards, collects/counts donations. Approx. 3 hrs/session CLASS INSTRUCTOR/GROUP LEADER - teaches/leads, organizes, coordinates program with staff. Takes the lead role and overall responsibility for the program. Depending on the class/group approx. 2 - 4 hrs/session HISTORIAN - cuts newspaper articles about the center, keeps records of events and activities. Approx. 2 hrs/wk ART COORDINATOR - coordinates the display of art in the Gallery with the Carlsbad/Oceanside Art League. Approx. 2 - 4 hrs/mo. VOLUNTEERS IN SCHOOLS - tutors, counsels, helps in classroorn/office/lunch room, etc. Approx. 4 - 8 hrs/wk LIBRARIAN - checks in, stamps new books, organizes magazines and books in lounge. Approx. 4 hrs/mo VOLUNTEER PROFESSIONALS ATTORNEY - gives advice and counsels. Prepares simple wills. Approx. 4 - 16 hrs/mo TAX PREPARERS - trained to prepare simple IRS tax forms. to work a minimum of 4 hrs/wk during the tax season. Scheduled - HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELORS - advise, analyzes policies, will help with billings, etc. Approx. 16 hrs/ mo BLOOD PRESSURE NURSES - measure, record Seniors Blood Pressure, discuss general health. Approx. 24 hrs/mo City July 12, 1996 To Barrio Community Meeting Participants: Thank you for your participation in the Community Meeting on the proposed Barrio Specific Plan. As you may remember, at the meeting a questionnaire was distributed to identify more specifically the concerns of residents and property owners. We have tabulated the results of the questionnaire, in an unedited version, and are enclosing these for your information. I recently met with each of the three interest groups involved with the specific plan to determine whether or not each group would be willing to participate on a committee to revise the proposed plan. However, only one group indicated an interest in becoming involved in such an effort. Staff will be formulating a recommendation on the Barrio Specific Plan as well as potential alternatives. These will be presented for City Council consideration in late August. As has been done in the past, all property owners within the Barrio will be notified of the upcoming meeting which will provide them anothcr opportunity to express their concerns.. Community meeting participants will also be notified of the upcoming public hearing. Thad you again for your intcrest in the Barrio Specific Plan and efforts addressing your community . Sincerely, n Community DevelopAt Director enc. 2075 Las Palmas Drive - Carlsbad, California 92009-1 576 - (61 9) 438-1 161 @ !, , - 1. What is your relationship to the Barrio? Current resident Former resident Residential property owner Business property owner Roosevelt Street BARRIO QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSE TALLY 35 11 42 13 15 Tyler Street Other 10 20 None ofthe above 2. How manv Barrio Workshom have vou attended? 4 ~~ 4 " One Two Three Four/all None 0- 1 3 3. On a scale of 1 to 10, how much are you in favor of the Barrio SP? 25 14 4 8 32 44 0 - 4 5 4 7 4. Are you in favor of architectural guidelines? Rewired guidelines: 9 For home remodels For businesses in the Barrio Guidelines with Hispanic/Craftsman character Your choice from a list of design elements found in the SP. Property owner option Nn 12 11 15 24 39 0 5. Current zoning allows for multi-family development. What form would you like the multi-family development to take? Large apt bldg or condos of 2-3 stories or up to 35' Smaller apts or condos of 1-2 stories or up to 30' Small cottages 6. Are you in favor of a City park being located at the Pine Elementary School site? Yes No 0 36 38 31 46 UNEDITED QUESTIONNAIRE COMMENTS The Barrio Community Meeting was attended bv about 150 citizens. distributed at the meeting with 91 auestionnaires returned at the end of the evening. Ouestionnaires were Eliminate the 20’ front yard setback requirement and back garages in favor of more modem small lot development. Better communication with residents is needed. Create cultural plaza and streetscape walking area. Keep single family dwellings, no more apartments. Do not destroy Pine Field, ballfields, soccer fields, etc. The City staff has apparently dramatically misread the community on this plan-with the resources spent on this plan a more palatable product should have resulted. Good luck! Don’t let this plan die. I would like to see the specific plan implemented even if the name of the Barrio is changed to something other than the Barrio as long with the quality of the neighborhood and livability improves. Improvement of this area will come from the (strong, lovely enthusiastic) neighborhood community association and Not from City-promulgated plans. In favor of community center/City park Only. No need for a plan. We do not want this plan. Keep trying to pass this program. It is the only way to keep Latino heritage. Good Job! End of meeting---This was all about money, distrust, and fear. I wouldn’t spend another cent of taxpayer money on an effort to help people who don’t want or appreciate it. A pity! I think the Barrio Specific Plan should be trashed and definitely not implemented. The Barrio Plan is not acceptable. Please do not implement this plan. Thanks. Great job. But we’re not finished yet. The City shouldn’t give up. Excellent job in obtaining public input. Barrio, to most non-Hispanics, implies ghetto. I don’t think the name encourages development and gives the impression that everyone in the area is Hispanic. Old Carlsbad doesn’t restrict the thinking to a specific nationality. The park in “Barrio Logan” is off limits to all military personnel. Think of the association. Leave it alone. Where is the $ in all of San Diego Co. at this time??? People will object to mandates on personal property. Businesses are different in that they support themselves and are income-producing and mandates are appropriate. Feel community input was accomplished on plan, name change okay, many people have worked to conceive plan. I like the uniqueness and historical aspects of the Barrio. People are very friendly here. I lived in Carlsbad for 52 years, to me it will always be Carlsbad. And for my grandma and grandpa too! Barrio -has negative connotations to any Hispanic born or raised in Carlsbad. Please let’s go back to drawing board. Good ideas, some bad. We do need improvement but let the majority decide. We live on Harding, single family homes. Harding was never part of Barrio. We don’t like being told we have to remodel our residences. Property owner and resident since 1954. Scrape the Plan and start over with new committee to improve the plan and be truthful. A name change is cosmetic only. Form over substance should not be part of good City planning. The IRS may cause severe adverse consequences to the City Treasurery. Why do we have to be separated by name. We are and always have been Carlsbad. Old Carlsbad is somewhat acceptable. No arches or gateways. Let’s not throw out the plan. Amend it. Bring back for approval. I would enjoy Old Carlsbad.