City of Galt
COMMISSION ON AGING
MINUTES
610 CHABOLLA AVENUE, GALT, CA
Thursday, March 26, 2026
10:00 AM
Chairperson: Joan Werblun
Vice Chairperson: Dennis McCall
Commissioners: Brendan Moore, Libby Robbins, Nicole Hemenover Call Meeting to Order – Werblun called to order at 10:02am Roll Call: Brendan Moore, Dennis McCall, Libby Robbins - Absent, Joan Werblun, Nicole Hemenover
Advisor: Monica Lopez – Parks & Recreation
Public Comment: Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the audience may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public or any agenda item before or during the Commission's consideration of the item.
Speakers shall restrict their comments to issues that are within the subject matter authority of the Commission and limit comments to a maximum of five (5) minutes.
Jack Jenkins from the Helping Hands Association stated he would like a series/classes for health benefits for Seniors Monica Lopez introduced the new Commissioner, Nicole Hemenover. Hemenover presented herself and stated she has a passion for Seniors as she works at a Memory Care Facility.
Acceptance of Minutes: Werblun motioned to approve the minutes for 2/26/2026 as written. Moore seconded – All in Favor.
A. New Business:
1. Financial Report – Revenue and Expenditures
- Budget
- Werblun motioned to accept the financial report as written, Moore seconded – All in Favor.
2. Reaching Out to More Seniors
- Werblun proposed a course called “Healthy Aging”.
- Werblun presented on creating presentations or classes pertinent to seniors and making it a 6-week course that seniors can earn a diploma if all 6 weeks were completed. - Werblun stated she would like to partner with the Helping Hands Association for the veterans.
- Werblun requested to add “Healthy Aging” and “Red Hawk Bus” to the next agenda.
3. GSRC Open House
- Werblun stated Advocacy day is on Wednesday, May 6th. - McCall stated he will take on creating a GSRC Open House during the week of May 6th.
4. Local Commission on Aging & Area 4 - Moore
- Moore discussed options on how the committee can be better advocates for the seniors. - He stated that anyone can become a mandated reporter and discussed his research on mandated reporting, Adult Protective Services, and where the commissioners stand along with how to get more involved as a commissioner.
- Moore also discussed the Federal Older Americans Act, Area 4, Older Californians Act, Key Connections, and how to implement these at a local level. - Lopez stated she will reach out to Area 4 to get a representative to attend the COA meetings - Werblun stated she would like to speak with Monica Lopez on creating a Special Meeting for this overall topic.
B. Old Business:
1. Volunteer Hours Tracking
2. Recurring Items: Bingo, Senior Walk, Senior Bus Tickets - McCall stated that there were 85-92 participants each week for Bingo. - Werblun stated the Senior Walk will be starting up soon once the weather is better. - Bonnie Rodriguez spoke on Storer Bus Transportation’s connect cards and how they do not accept Visa Cards as payment.
- She also stated that seniors can obtain Connect Cards that can be used to connect them to Elk Grove and Sacramento.
- Bonnie Rodriguez stated she will talk o City Hall Admin about Sac RT and City budgeting for purchasing bus cards for seniors.
- She proposed to the committee to take this topic to the City Council budget meeting along with the topic of proposing established routes in town for Dial-A-Ride.
3. Memorial for former Vice Chairperson, Phyllis Johnson - Werblun stated she will talk to Director Solis regarding plaque placement for former Vice Chairperson, Phyllis Johnson.
4. Adopt a Grandparent
- To be discussed on next agenda.
Commissioners’ Reports:
Chairperson J. Werblun: Stated she had no reports.
Vice Chairperson D. McCall: Stated he had no reports.
Commissioner B. Moore: Stated positive reports on the Parks and Recreation Activity Guide and the COA structure. He also discussed local variations of Commission on Aging’s and magnifying their presence locally. He thanked everyone for their leadership.
Commissioner L. Robbins: N/A - absent
Commissioner Nicole Hemenover: Stated she was looking forward to learning more and assisting the COA.
ADJOURNMENT: McCall motioned to adjourn at 11:19am, Moore seconded – All in Favor NOTE: MONICA LOPEZ, RECREATION SUPERVISOR: The agenda for this Commission on Aging meeting is posted in the following listed sites before 10:00am on the Monday before the meeting.
1. City Hall Lobby
2. U.S. Post Office 600 N, Lincoln Way
3. Galt Parks & Recreation Office, 610 Chabolla Avenue
4. City Website