City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Senior Advisory Commission
Amended
10:00 AM Virtual Meeting05/24/2021
Pursuant to the provisions of California Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, issued on March 17, 2020, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Santa Clara has implemented methods for the public to participate remotely.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular meeting was called to order by Chair Grant McCauley at 10:02 a.m.
Commissioner Wanda Buck, Chair Grant L. McCauley, Vice Chair Nancy Toledo, Commissioner Helen Narciso, and Commissioner Ana Segovia
Present 5 -
Commissioner Judy HubbardAbsent 1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Buck, seconded by
Commissioner Narciso to excuse Commissioner Hubbard.
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Chair McCauley, Vice Chair Toledo, Commissioner Narciso, and Commissioner Segovia
5 -
Excused: Commissioner Hubbard1 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
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1.A 21-708 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of April 26, 2021 Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of April 26, 2021.
A motion was made to by Vice-Chair Toledo, seconded by
Commissioner Segovia, to approve the Senior Advisory
Commission minutes from April 26, 2021
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Chair McCauley, Vice Chair Toledo, Commissioner Narciso, and Commissioner Segovia
5 -
Excused: Commissioner Hubbard1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None
GENERAL BUSINESS
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2. 21-709 Senior Advisory Commission FY2020/21 Work Plan and Goals Discussion and Update
Relating to Goal 1.a. - Commissioner Buck added that "word of mouth" is super helpful when promoting activities, programs, and special events.
Relating to Goal 1.b. - Commissioner Buck mentioned that Senior Planet has volunteers to help individuals with navigating Zoom.
Relating to Goal 3.a. - Supervisor Herb informed the Commission that the May Zoom topic was Disaster Preparedness, educating older adults on how to prepare for seasonal and local disasters, ranging from earthquake evacuation to emergency pet care. The Commission also inquired about helpful Apps that the Senior Center might include in an upcoming Senior Center Newsletter.
Relating to Goal 4.a. - Commissioners McCauley shared his enthusiasm for the success of the Health & Wellness Fair. Supervisor Herb shared that the first 50 registrations will receive their Swag Bag next week in the mail. Supervisor Herb will have an update on the analytics of the Health & Wellness Fair that shows the amount of visitors to the page as well as provides visitor behavior and links they clicked on.
Relating to Goal 4.b. - Supervisor Herb updated the Commission on the current Elder Fraud Prevention education through Silicon Valley Power regarding utility scams, as well as the City's IT Department and Cyber-Security.
Relating to Goal 4.c. - Commissioner Toledo informed the Commission that there has not been and ADA Committee Meeting.
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STAFF REPORT
Recreation Manager Castro updated the Commission on the re-opening of all Parks and Recreation facilities (including the International Swim Center), reminding them about protocols, staffing, schedules, and activities/programs offered. Recreation Manager Castro also informed the Commission that starting on June 5, the tennis courts at Buchser Middle School will be open. Recreation Manager Castro provided updates on the Raymond G. Gamma Dog Park (Rehabilitation) project, which currently offers off-leash dog area available during construction.
Council Member Jain informed the Commission about proposed budget cuts for the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator and the Roberta Jones Jr.
Theatre Supervisor.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Commissioner Buck informed the Commission that she attended the Sourcewise presentation through the Senior Center Health & Wellness Program, which focused on the topic of Disaster Preparedness.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Toledo, seconded by
Commissioner Buck, that the meeting be adjourned at 11:43 a.m.
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Chair McCauley, Vice Chair Toledo, Commissioner Narciso, and Commissioner Segovia
5 -
Excused: Commissioner Hubbard1 -
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