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Approved Minutes - 2010-11-18 LAKE OSWEGO APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO Centennial 1910-2010 50+ADVISORY BOARD 505 G Avenue PO Box 369 Lake Oswego,OR 97034 -11•f- Thursday, November 18, 2010 8:30 a.m. 503-635-3758 West End Building — Oswego Room www.ci.oswego.or.us/acc 4101 Kruse Way Contact: Ann Adrian, ACC Manager Also published on the internet at: Email: aadrian@ci.oswego.or.us www.ci.oswego.or.us/acc/50PIus.htm Phone: 503-635-3758 The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Public Affairs at 503-635-0236, 48 hours before the meeting. 1. Roll Call Janine Dunphy, Marcia Robertson, Tom Brennan,Terry Harty, Edwin Blossom, Gail Zimmerman, Councilor Jordan, Ann Adrian, Teresa O'Halloran. Excused: Debbie Harris 2. Approve October 28, 2010 Meeting Minutes Marcia Robertson made a motion to approve the minutes and Janine Dunphy seconded the motion. The minutes were approved with minor changes. 3. Open Public Communication The purpose of citizen comment is to allow citizens to present information or raise an issue regarding items not on the agenda.A time limit of five minutes per citizen shall apply. Announcements • Janine Dunphy suggested that the Comp plan be added as a regular agenda item • Jeff Gudman and Mike Kehoe been invited to the December Board meeting • LOAC Foundation may also come an introduce their new Executive Director • Wilsonville Smart system Director has also been invited to come to a meeting o Councilor Donna Jordan explained that the way the Smart system is funded is not feasible because the City is under the Tri-Met umbrella. o Janine Dunphy wondered then if the Director should not come to present. Councilor Jordan suggested we find another example that is similar to our City. o Gail Zimmerman mentioned that when the first shuttle survey was completed that many people didn't know Adult Community Center services existed ie: Medical Transport. o People want door to door service and not what Tri-Met offers. A discussion ensued on the needs of seniors and transportation: Janine Dunphy,Chair • Edwin Blossom • Thomas Brennan •Terry Harty Debbie Harris • Marcia Robertson • Gail Zimmerman • Donna Jordan, Council Liaison Page 2 o Ann Adrian added that seniors don't come to the Center until they need something. o Councilor Jordan thought that if Tri-Met wants to reduce costs on their lift shuttle that maybe we could figure out a community model that would be a win-win for both organizations. o Janine Dunphy wondered about Canby or other areas. Marcia Robertson thought they were similar to the Wilsonville example. o Councilor Jordan said you can ride for free in Sandy to Portland. o Marcia Robertson thinks we should have someone from Tri-Met come to talk to this group. o Tom Brenan offered to look into scheduling that for January. o Councilor Jordan added that the layout of the City is challenging for Tri-Met buses. There is not a simple grid section to run busses back and forth on. 4. Presentations 4.1 Final Review of Proposed Mission Statement Changes Input on the final mission statement was gathered. Some small grammatical changes were made. Tom Brennan made the motion to accept with the changes and Edwin Blossom seconded the motion. Next steps include presenting these changes to the City Council. Councilor Jordan suggested getting on the agenda for an upcoming meeting to present these changes before goal setting for the New Year. 4.2 City Council Updates The Election is over and the Council will have two new members. The current Council is trying to keep things moving in preparation for the transition. December 13 is the next sensitive lands meeting which will probably be carried over into the New Year. Other issues in the queue are the West End Building and the two options for the future of the building. Councilor Jordan discussed the swimming pool system and how community schools compete with the public schools and the City's Parks and Recreation Department. Terry Harty asked about a work out facility. Councilor Jordan responds that the vision for the WEB would be a full service facility with all types of activities including gyms, pools, class rooms, etc.... Councilor Jordan added that they are still trying to decide what to put on the ballot as for the use of the WEB facility. Then there is the issue of moving City Hall. The idea is that the WEB would become a civic campus. Tom Brennan wants a pool included in this new civic campus proposal. Marcia Robertson wondered why there is a mandate to move City Hall. Councilor Jordan said that no one is saying it has to move, however the physical plant issues with City Hall create a problem for renovations or upgrades. Councilor Jordan added that there would be space available at the WEB for the ACC when a transition is appropriate. Page 3 Marcia Robertson mentioned that the ACC property might not be able to be sold since the building was funded with Federal money. Terry Harty asked how many people are transported by the ACC. Ann Adrian mentioned that she could get that information to the Board next time. 5. Old Business 5.1 ACC Project Updates 220 individuals participated in the drug take back event at the Center last week. There is not a final number yet on the Lake Oswego Meal Program fundraiser. The group did make more than last year. Ann Adrian has been reaching out to faith based organizations and neighborhoods. She has been meeting with them to talk about the services and programs offered at the ACC. The first group she met with was the First Addition and Evergreen neighborhoods. Lake Grove Presbyterian Church is having their ground breaking ceremony on December 15 for the new senior housing. The ACC is hoping to do cooperative programming with this group. Councilor Jordan asked if toiletries or other hygiene items are being made available to seniors who need it. Ann Adrian didn't believe the ACC had a program like that. Accreditation process continues along with the work plan to address suggestions. 5.2 LOAC Foundation Project Update (Tentative) Did not have time for this update 5.3 CAC update was added. Tom Brennan provided a review of the last meeting and the history of the planning department. There is a lack of institutional memory due to new players and staff changes. Eight neighborhoods created their own neighborhood plans. Zoning was discussed and how some neighborhoods changed their zoning in the past. Tom shared with everyone the maps and the overlays of neighborhoods and how these areas were planned. You can make comments on the "We love L.O." website. Janine Dunphy asked why two meetings are scheduled in December? Tom Brennan explained that they determined they need more time and too many things were going on. Councilor Jordan forgot to mention that on December 3 the DEIS for the Lake Oswego Portland transportation options (streetcar ) will be available to review on line.. She will send to Janine Dunphy who will share with the board. Tom Brennan further shared the Quality of Life Indicators that he just discovered. These 72 indicators were adopted back in 1998 and updated annually. It was revised down to 48 indicators in Page 4 recent years. In summary they are trying to incorporate the institutional memory with the comp plan. Terry Harty wondered about how these indicators impact seniors. Janine Dunphy suggested that he analyze the indicators. 6. New Business 6.1 2011 Goal and Project Discussion Janine Dunphy solicited ideas for projects and goals for 2011. Marcia Robertson wondered what the Board did last year. There was some discussion about past Board accomplishments. Handicapped parking in the city needs to be added within the residential areas and then mapped so that seniors know where to park. Councilor Jordan mentioned that she will relay this to Jane Blackstone, Economic Development for the City. Janine Dunphy also added that she wanted to talk to Jane about parking for people using Tri-Met as well. Janine Dunphy wants more lights at City Hall. Councilor Jordan mentioned that there is a code for lighting that will not impact the dark night sky. Marcia Robertson added improving lighting at the Center is necessary too. Overall lighting in the City could be improved. In summary, lighting, parking and transportation are good goals. Ed Blossom added sidewalks, especially in First Addition and near schools. Marcia Robertson liked the idea of educating citizens in how to enforce outer wear that is reflective and viewable. Tom Brennan mentioned that we have not mentioned a goal for volunteering or education and wellness. Janine Dunphy suggested that perhaps we could work with the LOAC Foundation on their brain wellness programming. Marcia Robertson suggested wellness programming at the WEB sponsored by the 50+ and perhaps partnering with a local medical operation ie: Legacy. Bring wellness information to the seniors. Janine Dunphy reminded that funding for such activities needs council approval. Councilor Jordan asked Ann Adrian for a list of activities in the wellness category that are being offered through the Center and throughout Parks and Recreation. The inconvenient entrance to the WEB building was mentioned. This entry is very challenging for seniors and anyone with a physical disability. 6.2 Set Next Meeting Date— December 16 at 8:30 a.m. 6.3 Adjourn Meeting References: October 28, 2010 Draft Meeting Minutes