City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Senior Advisory Commission
Draft
10:00 AM Virtual Meeting04/25/2022
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
A regular meeting was called to order by Chair McCauley at 10:02 a.m.
Commissioner Wanda Buck, Commissioner Judy Hubbard, Chair Grant L. McCauley, Vice Chair Nancy Toledo, Commissioner Helen Narciso, and Commissioner James Hohenshelt
Present 6 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 22-517 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of March 28, 2022 Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of March 28, 2022 A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by
Commissioner Toledo to approve the minutes of March 28, 2022
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Commissioner Hubbard, Chair McCauley, Vice Chair Toledo, Commissioner Narciso, and Commissioner Hohenshelt 6 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None
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GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 22-518 Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan & Goals for FY2021/22 Relating to Goal 1 - Advocate for Affordable and Convenient Housing:
1.a & b. - Supervisor Herb informed the Commission that the Community Development Department virtual presentation about Housing Elements and how it benefits the older adult population in Santa Clara will take place at the May 23 Senior Advisory Commission meeting.
1. c. - No report since the City Housing Commission hasn't appointed Commissioners.
Relating to Goal 2 - Develop Opportunities to Promote Health, Wellness, and Nutrition:
2.a. - Commissioners Buck, Narciso, and Hohenshelt discussed their idea to write an article sharing their experiences transitioning through COVID. The article will be in the June edition of the Senior Center Newsletter.
2.b. - Chair McCauley and Vice Chair Toledo provided the Commission with updates for the event, and requested that all the Commissioners be involved with set-up, logistics, day of responsibilities, and marketing. Commissioners will be receiving their assignments for the day-of. Chair McCauley informed the Commission that he'll be making a presentation at the May 10th City Council Meeting.
2.c. - No report since there was no ADA Committee Meeting.
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STAFF REPORT
Supervisor Herb provided Senior Center updates including:
- The Senior Center is recruiting for a Master's of Social Work to work in the Health & Wellness Program.
- The Blood Pressure Clinic is back on Wednesdays from 10 - 11 am, at the Senior Center
- The CA Low Cost Auto Insurance presentation - CA Dept. of Insurance provided affordable solutions for older adults.
- Free Hearing Screening on May 4, from 9 - 10:40 am, provided by SJSU Speech & Language Pathology Program.
- Breakfast with the Bunny at the Senior Center was a success! The event was well received by the families.
Recreation Manager Castro shared Parks & Recreation Department updates including:
- The Central Park Entrance, Accessibility and Parking Improvement projects which will include aligning Kiely Drive and provided ADA parking zone to access the Magical Bridge Playground and Veteran's Memorial. - City Council approved the schematic design for the Westwood Oaks Playground Rehabilitation Project.
- Montague Park rehabilitation project estimated to begin in Fall 2022. - City Council approved the Cost Recovery Policy which will take effect July 1, 2022.
- The City is receiving applications for the Senior Advisory Commission.
The deadline is April 27 at 5:00 pm.
- Park & Lieu Fees were approved by City Council, which will help with park rehabilitation projects.
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COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Commissioner Hubbard - shared her experience helping with the Breakfast with the Bunny event. She loved handing out bunny ears and passing out goodie bags at the end of the event. She informed the Commission that attendees had a great time and the kids loved the activities.
Vice Chair Toledo - informed the Commissioner about an article she read in the Mercury News regarding the transportation program in Cupertino.
She found it very interesting and offered to send the link to anyone interested in reading the article.
Commissioner Buck - shared her thoughts on agendizing the age levels for seniors and will be sharing additional research at the June Commission meeting. Commissioner Buck shared with the Commission that past Commissioners Alice Pivacek and Frank Kadlecek had passed away.
Chair McCauley - shared is excitement of volunteering at the Breakfast with the Bunny. He enjoyed working with the Youth Commission and looks forward to next year's event. Chair McCauley also encouraged people to apply for the vacancies on the Commission. He also reminded Commissioners that the June meeting will hold the elections for Chair and Vice Chair as well as the goal setting for the next year.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by
Commissioner Buck that the meeting be adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Commissioner Hubbard, Chair McCauley, Vice Chair Toledo, Commissioner Narciso, and Commissioner Hohenshelt 6 -
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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