City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Senior Advisory Commission
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10:00 AM Virtual Meeting11/22/2021
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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, Commissioner Judy Hubbard, Chair Grant L. McCauley, Vice Chair Nancy Toledo, and Commissioner James Hohenshelt
Present 5 -
Commissioner Helen NarcisoAbsent 1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by
Commissioner Toledo to excuse Commissioner Narciso.
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Commissioner Hubbard, Chair McCauley, Vice Chair Toledo, and Commissioner Hohenshelt
5 -
Excused: Commissioner Narciso1 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
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1.A 21-1579 Action to Amend the Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2021
Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes as Amended for May 24, 2021.
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Toledo, seconded by
Commissioner Hubbard, to approve the Senior Advisory
Commission amended minutes from May 24, 2021.
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Commissioner Hubbard, Chair McCauley, and Vice Chair Toledo
4 -
Excused: Commissioner Narciso1 -
Abstained: Commissioner Hohenshelt1 -
1.B 21-1460 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of September 27, 2021 Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of September 27, 2021.
A motion was made by Commissioner Buck, seconded by
Vice-Chair Toledo, to approve the Senior Advisory Commission minutes from September 27, 2021.
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Commissioner Hubbard, Chair McCauley, and Vice Chair Toledo
4 -
Excused: Commissioner Narciso1 -
Abstained: Commissioner Hohenshelt1 -
1.C 21-1570 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of October 25, 2021 Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of October 25, 2021.
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Toledo, seconded by
Commissioner Buck, to approve the Senior Advisory Commission minutes from October 25, 2021.
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Chair McCauley, Vice Chair Toledo, and Commissioner Hohenshelt
4 -
Excused: Commissioner Narciso1 -
Abstained: Commissioner Hubbard1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None
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GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 21-1571 Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan & Goals for FY2021/22 Relating to Goal 1 - Advocate for Affordable and Convenient Housing:
1.a & b. - Recreation Supervisor Herb informed that the Community Development Department will be providing a presentation at the end of January. Date to be determined. The presentation will be either in person or via Zoom. Commissioner Hubbard expressed an interested in working on this committee.
1.c. - Council Member Park shared that City Council voted to create the Homeless Task Force and the Housing Commission. When the Task Force has completed their task, the Housing Commission will be enabled.
Commissioners expressed an interest in being a part of the Homeless Task Force as an observers and/or participants.
Relating to Goal 2 - Develop Opportunities to Promote Health, Wellness, and Nutrition:
2.a. - Commissioner Buck shared with the Commission that the presentation on "Coping in a New Phase" will be on December 15 or 16 at 10:00 a.m. The date is still being confirmed. Recreation Supervisor Herb added that the presenter will be Dr. Carrie Steinman from Kaiser Permanente. The Zoom link will be sent out when confirmed.
Commissioner Buck recommended that the Goal Transitioning Out of COVID, be reworded to Transitioning through COVID.
2.b. - Chair McCauley and Vice-Chair Toledo shared an update with the rest of the Commission. The Health & Wellness Fair is scheduled for Friday, May 20, 2022 in Fremont Park. Exhibitors have begun to RSVP.
Commissioners were reminded that they'll be needed to work different assignments throughout the day, helping in the SAC booth, greeting exhibitors, delivering lunches, and distributing and collecting evaluations.
Commissioners will also have time to browse through the event and talk with the booths.
2.c. - No Report - On hold until further notice
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STAFF REPORT
Recreation Supervisor Herb reported on the following:
- The Holiday Tree Lighting event will be held on Friday, December 3 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Central Park. The event will include a snow park, food, kids activities, entertainment, and visit from Santa.
- The Senior Center is open Monday - Friday, from 7a.m. - 3 p.m. - The Senior Nutrition Program is serving 100+. Individuals can sit inside and visit with others, or meals can be taken to-go. Others have utilized the patio to enjoy their lunch.
- Senior Center classes continue to take place and offers a rage of opportunities from low to high impact.
- The Health & Wellness Program is continuing with the Howdy Packet and the Blood Pressure Clinic has resumed. For those interested in speaking with a nurse, they need to make an appointment.
- The Senior Center Newsletter is a great resource for the community, full of new content every month.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
- Chair McCauley wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
- Commissioner Buck encouraged everyone to get up and move. She also reported the she continues to attend the Mindfulness course with Chris Becker through the Senior Center.
-Commissioner Hohenshelt shared Thanksgiving wishes.
- Vice-Chair Toledo shared that she enjoyed seeing some of the Commissioners for the Senior Advisory Commission photo. She also inquired if the Commission would like to get together for a group lunch. - Commissioner Hubbard offered well wishes for the holiday season.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Hohenshelt, seconded by Vice-Chair Toledo that the meeting be adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Commissioner Hubbard, Chair McCauley, Vice Chair Toledo, and Commissioner Hohenshelt
5 -
Excused: Commissioner Narciso1 -
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