City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Senior Advisory Commission
Draft
10:00 AM Virtual Meeting05/23/2022
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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, and Commissioner James Hohenshelt
Present 5 -
Commissioner Helen NarcisoAbsent 1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by Vice Chair 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 22-664 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of April 25, 2022 Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of April 25, 2022 A motion was made by Commissioner Buck, seconded by
Commissioner Toledo to approve the amended minutes of April 25, 2022.
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Commissioner Hubbard, Chair McCauley, Vice Chair Toledo, and Commissioner Hohenshelt
5 -
Excused: Commissioner Narciso1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 22-666 Presentation on the Housing Element Update
City Planner, John Davidson provided the Senior Advisory Commission on the Housing Element Update for the City.
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3. 22-665 Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan & Goals for FY2021/22 Relating to Goal 1 - Advocate for Affordable and Convenient Housing:
1.a. & b. The Commission was pleased with the presentation by City Planner John Davidson regarding the Housing Elements updates for the City;
1.c. - No report since the Housing Commission is on hold until further notice.;
Relating to Goal 2 - Develop Opportunities to Promote Health, Wellness, and Nutrition:
2.a. - The Health, Wellness, and Nutrition sub-committee had no report.;
2.b. - Chair McCauley shared that he thought the event was a huge success, stating that the estimated attendance was 400 which was similar to pre-COVID attendance. Commissioner Buck commended Chair McCauley for his appearance on "The Mayor @ Noon," and thanked all of the staff and Commissioners for t heir hard work. Commissioner Hubbard shared that she received positive feedback from some of the exhibitors and really enjoyed the event. Vice-Chair Toledo expressed her appreciation for the individuals who worked behind the scenes. She also shared that she'd talked with exhibitors who were interested in offering presentations as the Senior Center. Supervisor Herb said that she'd follow up with H &W Coordinator Von Kugelgen to discuss potential presentations. Chair McCauley thanked City Staff, and Council Members that attended the event. Director of Parks & Recreation Teixeira thanked everyone for the successful event and acknowledged the Commission for bringing the event to the community being on the forefront of Age-City Communities. Supervisor Herb shared that there will be a wrap-up meeting and asked the Commission to email their comments for next year's event.
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 will be distributing the June Newsletter at the beginning of the month, along with the Howdy Packet.
- The Senior Center is looking to add presentations at the Senior Center during the summer.
Recreation Manager Castro provided Parks and Recreation Department updates including:
- The Parks & Recreation Department is experiencing a robust Summer Registration.
- Park Project updates can be found on the Parks & Recreation page of the City's website.
- The Department is preparing for upcoming events such as the Summer Concert Series, 4th of July, and Street Dance.
- The H&W Fair fielded lots of questions from the older adult attendees, which will be brought back to staff and share them with the Commission at the June meeting.
- Sunset Cinema was held on Friday, May 20. These outdoor movie nights will be held throughout the summer and are family friendly.
Supervisor Herb shared that the two vacancies for the Senior Advisory Commission have been filled and the new members will be starting in July.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Chair McCauley reminded the Commission about the election of Chair and Vice Chair that will take place at the June meeting.
Commissioner Buck reported that she attended the City's Business Tax License Meeting and the Homeless Task Force meeting.
Commissioner Toledo reported that she attended the City's Business Tax License Meeting. She also proposed that the Commission have a lunch in June to say farewell to Commissioner Buck and to welcome the new Commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hubbard made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Buck that the meeting be adjourned at 11:33 a.m.
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Commissioner Hubbard, Chair McCauley, Vice Chair Toledo, and Commissioner Hohenshelt
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Excused: Commissioner Narciso1 -
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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