City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Senior Advisory Commission
Draft
10:00 AM Virtual Meeting07/25/2022
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular meeting was called to order by Chair Toledo at 10:05 a.m.
Commissioner Edmund Drozek, Commissioner Tom Freitas,
Commissioner James Hohenshelt, Commissioner Judy Hubbard, Vice Chair Grant L. McCauley, Commissioner Veena Sterling, and Chair Nancy Toledo
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 22-934 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of June 27, 2022 Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of June 27, 2022 Changes to the minutes were:
- Commissioner Freitas made a comment under Public Presentations that he'd like the Commission to postpone the vote for Chair and Vice-Chair until the July meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by
Commissioner Hohenshelt to approve the amended minutes of June 25, 2022.
Aye: Commissioner Drozek, Commissioner Freitas, Commissioner Hohenshelt, Commissioner Hubbard, Vice Chair McCauley,
Commissioner Sterling, and Chair Toledo
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None
GENERAL BUSINESS
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2. 22-935 Consideration of the Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan Goals and Objectives FY2022/23
The Commission continued brainstorming the 2022-23 Work Plan based on the eight (8) domains of the Age-Friendly City guidelines, and identified sub-committee members.
1. Housing - it was suggested that the Commission help advocate in support of allowing older adults to age comfortably and safely in a quality neighborhood, regardless of circumstance by:
a. Appointing representative(s) to attend Housing
Commission meeting. - Commissioners Hubbard
& Freitas
2. Outdoor Spaces and Buildings - it was suggested that the Commission advocate for green spaces, sidewalks, safe
streets, outdoor seating and accessible buildings by:
a. Participating in design phase discussions of new park buildings & spaces, and improvement projects, and
monitor Parks and Recreation Commission for older
adult spaces coming online. - Commissioners
Freitas & Sterling
3. Transportation and Streets - it was suggested that the Commission continue to advocate for affordable, convenient, and safe transportation and streets by:
a. Monitoring public conversations regarding City of
Santa Clara transportation needs and council’s
proposed solutions. - Commissioners Toledo &
Hubbard
b. Reviewing and providing feedback to the Pedestrian
and Bicycle Master Plan for potential access
improvements, and provisions for general safety and
to address excessive speeding on bike paths. -
Commissioners Drozek, Hohenshelt & Freitas
4. Health, Wellness, and Nutrition - it was suggested that the Commission provide health and supports services essential to maintaining the health and independence of older adults by:
a. Providing resources on the topic of
Alzheimer’s/Dementia, including programming to
reduce isolation. - Commissioners Hohenshelt &
Hubbard
b. Developing opportunities to address Mental Health
concerns such as:
i. Hoarding Disorder - Commissioners Hubbard
& McCauley
5. Access to Community Resources and Information - it was suggested that the Commission provide access to information
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about community activities and needed services by:
a. Appointing representative to attend ADA Committee
meetings - Commissioner Hubbard
b. Hosting the “Be Strong, Live Long” Health & Wellness Fair - Commissioners McCauley, Toledo & Hubbard
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STAFF REPORT
Recreation Supervisor Herb provided Senior Center updates regarding:
- August classes are open for registration. The Senior Center offers a range of older adult opportunities.
Summer classes at the Senior Center are open to Santa Clara residents and non-residents and include
options such as: mind & body, fitness, creative arts, and individuals with limited motilities.
- The Ceramics Studio is open to adults (ages 50+) who are interested in completing hand-building projects
with minimal supervision. The Ceramics Studio is open on Thursdays from 12-2 pm. No formal
instruction is given, but an attendant is available to provide basic information and assistance as needed.
- The Senior Center is offering many free workshops and trainings during the month of August:
- SOGIE (Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Expression) Workshop:
August 4, from 10 - 11 am.
- Clear Captions Table Talk on Tuesday, August 9 from 10:30 am - 12 pm.
- California Phones for iPhones and Androids:
August 15 - iPhone, 10 am - 12 pm
August 25 - Android, 10 am - 12 pm
- Mosquito's, Ticks, & Other Vectors: Tuesday, August 16, from 10 - 11 am.
- Stop the Bleed: Tuesday, August 23 from 9:45 - 11:15 am. - The Lending Closet continues to operate through the Health & Wellness Program. Individuals can contact the
H&W Program for questions or to utilize the resources.
- The Ice Cream Social will return to the Senior Center on August 24. The Open House event will be held on the
patio from 11 am - 1 pm. $3.00 - Santa Clara Residents age 50+ and $4.00 for all other ice cream
enthusiasts.
Recreation Manager Castro shared the following updates:
- Fall registration begins Tuesday, July 26 for residents and July 28 for non-residents.
- The Street Dance will be held on August 5, from 6 - 9:30 pm. - Concerts in the Park continue with the next event held on July 29.
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- The Parks & Recreation Department continues to plan for the Art & Wine Festival, which will be held on
September 17 and 18.
Commissioner Sterling left the meeting at noon.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Commissioner Toledo invited the new Commissioners to introduce themselves to the group.
Commissioner Drozek shared that he and his wife are frequent users of the Senior Center and was hoping to get involved in general, with older adults. He shared that he is retired, served in the military for four years, and now owns a recumbent trike that he rides on the trails out to the bay, which are wider and less crowded.
Commissioner Freitas shared that he's proud to be on the Commission and happy to join the team. He shared his background in aviation, and his long-standing patronage of the Senior Center. He also enjoys riding his bicycle and walking his dog. During COVID he enjoyed spending time with is family and his lovely wife.
Commissioner Toledo expressed that she would like to get the Commission together in August for lunch, as a way to get to know each other. She suggested that the group meet outdoors and asked Supervisor Herb to help coordinate the lunch.
Commissioner Hohenshelt expressed how much he'd like to meet in person in the near future.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hubbard made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Freitas that the meeting be adjourned at 12:11 p.m.
Aye: Commissioner Drozek, Commissioner Freitas, Commissioner Hohenshelt, Commissioner Hubbard, Vice Chair McCauley, and Chair Toledo
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Absent: Commissioner Sterling1 -
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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