City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Senior Advisory Commission
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10:00 AM Virtual Meeting02/28/2022
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
A regular meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Nancy Toledo at 1015 a.m.
Commissioner Wanda Buck, Commissioner Judy Hubbard, Vice Chair Nancy Toledo, Commissioner Helen Narciso, and
Commissioner James Hohenshelt
Present 5 -
Chair Grant L. McCauleyAbsent 1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Buck, seconded by
Commissioner Narciso to excuse Chair McCauley.
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Commissioner Hubbard, Vice Chair Toledo, Commissioner Narciso, and Commissioner Hohenshelt
5 -
Excused: Chair McCauley1 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
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1.A 22-843 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of January 24, 2022 Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of January 24, 2022 A motion was made by Commissioner Hohenshelt, seconded by Commissioner Hubbard to approve the minutes of January 24, 2022.
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Commissioner Hubbard, Vice Chair Toledo, Commissioner Narciso, and Commissioner Hohenshelt
5 -
Excused: Chair McCauley1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 22-258 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 the Commission that she's waiting to hear back from the Community Development Department as to what day and time works best for them, for the Housing Elements Virtual Presentation.
1.c. - No report since the City Housing Commission hasn't been formed.
Relating to Goal 2 - Develop Opportunities to Promote Health, Wellness, and Nutrition:
2.a. - Commissioner Buck and Narciso reported that they would be reaching out to Health & Wellness Coordinator von Kugelgen to discuss different possibilities for the "Share Your Experience" activity at the Senior Center.
2.b. - Vice Chair Toledo updated the Commission on the Health & Wellness Fair, reporting 32 exhibitors have confirmed; exhibitors are excited and eager to be out in the community talking to the older adult population; Commissioners will be assigned to different areas to help with the event - including greeting, working Senior Advisory Booth, passing out and collecting evaluations, delivering lunches to exhibitors; Commissioners were also asked to spread the word and help publicize the event.
Commissioner Buck inquired if it's possible to have a shorter evaluation.
Supervisor Herb informed the Commission that staff are talking about the event map and potential layout changes.
2.c. - No report since there was no ADA Committee meeting.
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STAFF REPORT
Recreation Supervisor Herb updated the Commission on continued Senior Center programs and activities, sharing:
- The March Senior Center Newsletter is full of great resources. - The Senior Center Health & Wellness Program is recruiting for a RN and Masters of Social Work position.
- The "Dining Out" Senior Nutrition Program has resumed indoor dining. - The Senior Scam Stoppers presentation in February was well attended and full of great information and resources. For those that weren't able to attend can access the presentation on the Health &Wellness page of the Senior Center website.
- Stay tuned for wonderful March opportunities: Medication Disposal Envelope giveaway and a presentation by Breath California. - The Senior Center is aiming to open the Woodshop, Lapidary, and Ceramics Lab in the next phase of the Senior Center reopening the summer.
Recreation Manager Castro informed the Commission that there will be a joint Cost Recovery Strategy planning meeting with the Parks & Recreation Commission, Youth Commission, and Senior Advisory Commission. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 2 at 6:30 pm. This meeting will be geared towards helping make a recommendation to City Council on the prioritization of programs to help develop a cost recovery program for the City. A Zoom link will be emailed to the Commissioners.
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COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Commissioner Buck inquired about the City Council Priority Goal Setting Session and if it's available to listen to online. Council Member Watanabe updated the Commission that the second half of the Priority Goal Setting Session has been cancelled as a result of the City Manager being fired. The Priority Goal Setting Session will be postponed until an interim City Manager is appointed.
Commissioner Buck shared that she attended the Kaiser COVID 19 presentation in February and appreciated the information on COVID 19 Boosters.
Commissioner Narciso shared that she attended the Kaiser COVID 19 presentation as well. She found the booster information helpful. She also shared that Kaiser members are eligible for 8 at-home-test kits each month.
Commissioner Hubbard informed the Commission that she would not be in attendance at the March meeting.
Commissioner Narciso shared that the Transportation Needs Analysis is on part 2 of the agenda for the Priority Goal Setting Session.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by
Commissioner Narciso that the meeting be adjourned at 11:17 a.m.
Aye: Commissioner Buck, Commissioner Hubbard, Vice Chair Toledo, Commissioner Narciso, and Commissioner Hohenshelt
5 -
Excused: Chair McCauley1 -
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