MINUTES
OLDER ADULTS COMMISSION
January 15, 2026; 2:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Denise Barnes, Chair Brian Chwan, Community Services Superintendent Steve Brio, Vice Chair Maureen Richardson, Community Services Supervisor Sue Baltazar Beth Lapkowski, Administrative Assistant Frances Noteboom
Irene Rose
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Barnes called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Barnes led the Commission in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Barnes presented the minutes of the November 20, 2025, meeting. Vice-Chair Brio made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Noteboom. The minutes were approved with all ayes.
4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION:
a. Melody Marler, City of Anaheim resident from District 3, shared concerns about the lack of reserved seating at the Nutcracker holiday tree lighting event in December. b. Anaheim resident Bob Sanchez was introduced by Brian Chwan as the next Older Adults Commissioner from District 1. He will receive orientation and begin his term at the February meeting.
5. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Focus Posts for Social Media – Vice-Chair Brio noted that he receives a lot of feedback asking what there is to do in the East Anaheim area, and he would like to interview Christine Hunt and perhaps the Oak Canyon Nature Center and post it on the Anaheim Hills Buzz, which he called a focus post for social media. They have submitted this request to the City’s PIO and are awaiting word back.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Commissioner Noteboom noted that the meeting hosted by Council Member Kurtz at the Library was held on September 10th, and she has heard no follow-up since then. Brian Chwan noted that there should be an update closer to Council Member Kurtz’s open house in February.
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
a. Commissioner Rose reported that the Club is working on the senior boutique, which will be held on May 2nd. Chair Barnes mentioned that she would like to see food daily food distribution at the Senior Center. Maureen noted the kitchen at the Center doesn’t have the space or the right configuration to be used for meal preparation, but she is working with the USDA on a project for the distribution of boxed food at more sites. The commissioners discussed ideas for getting meals and food for older adults.
Older Adults Commission
January 15, 2026
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
9. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Barnes adjourned the meeting at 2:34 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2026.