City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Senior Advisory Commission
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10:00 AM Virtual Meeting10/24/2022
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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 Judy Hubbard, Vice Chair Grant L. McCauley, Commissioner Veena Sterling, and Chair Nancy Toledo
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 22-1272 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of September 26, 2022 Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of September 26, 2022 A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by
Commissioner Freitas to approve the minutes of September 26, 2022.
Aye: Commissioner Drozek, Commissioner Freitas, Commissioner Hubbard, Vice Chair McCauley, Commissioner Sterling, and Chair Toledo
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Rita Cruz-Gallegos from the Aurrera Health Group offered her assistance.
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GENERAL BUSINESS
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2. 22-1273 Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan & Goals for FY2022/23 Each sub-committee provided an update to the Senior Advisory Commission for the discussion on the efforts and progress toward accomplishing the FY2022/23 Work Plan & Goals.
1. Advocate for Affordable and Convenient Housing -
Commissioners Hubbard & Freitas
Goal 1.a. Report on the last Housing Commission meeting - No report as there was no meeting held.
Goal 1.b. Report on presentation and article updates for older adult/affordable and convenient housing projects in Santa Clara - Commissioner Hubbard is looking for a November presentation from SC County. Commissioner Freitas reported that the Affordable Housing Resource Guide on the City website is available.
2. Encourage and Promote the use of Outdoor Spaces and
Buildings - Commissioners Freitas & Sterling
Goal 2.a. Report on public design phase discussions of new park facilities and spaces as well as information from Parks & Recreation Commission meetings related to development that may enhance outdoor recreation for older adults. Commissioner Freitas reported that he attended the Magical Bridge All-Inclusive Playground celebration on October 19.
Goal 2.b. Update on progress and plans for the billiard tournament and bean bag toss activities at the Senior Center. - No report.
3. Advocate for Affordable, Convenient, and Safe Transportation and Streets
Goal 3.a. Report on progress of planning phases of the VIA Shuttle - Commissioners Hubbard & Toledo - Commissioner Hubbard is reaching out to the contact in Cupertino. Council Member Chahal reported that phase 1 has a tentative launch date for the middle of 2023 and will focus on access to Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and VTA.
Goal 3.b. Report on the last Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting - Commissioners Drozek & Freitas - No report. Commissioner Drozek informed the Commission that he would be attending the meeting tonight at 4:00 p.m.
4. Develop Opportunities to Promote Health, Wellness, and Nutrition - Commissioner Hubbard
Goal 4.a. Report on presentation update for Alzheimer's and Dementia at the Senior Center - Commissioner Hubbard is getting information together with the help of Health & Wellness Coordinator Von Kugelgen.
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5. Provide Access to Community Resources and information Goal 5.a. Report from the last City ADA Committee meeting - Commissioner Hubbard - No report as there was no meeting held.
Goal 5.b. Update on the progress and plans for the Health & Wellness Fair - Commissioners McCauley, Toledo, and Hubbard - There will be a preliminary planning meeting in November.
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STAFF REPORT
Recreation Supervisor Herb provided the following updates:
- An updated Senior Advisory Commission roster was emailed to Commissioners.
- The Senior Center Newsletter will be emailed to Senior Center members on October 28, and available to the general public on October 31. - There was a Magical Bridge special check presentation on Wednesday, October 19 at Center Park.
- The Senior Center will be hosting the following presentations in November:
Tuesday, November 1 - RATS & Rodents, Vector Control Presentation Tuesday, November 11 & 15 - CA Smart Phone Trainings for iPhone and Android
Friday, November 4 - Sourcewise Medicare Open Enrollment Thursday, November 17 - Stop the Bleed
- The Senior Center is offering a new Silk Painting class which will begin in November.
- Drop-in Swim at the Senior Center begins the week of October 31 and will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Recreation Manager Castro reported on the following:
- The Children's Spooktaclara Halloween Party will be held at Central Park on Saturday October 29, from 12 - 3 p.m. - Holiday Tree Lighting event will be held on December 2 from 5 - 8 p.m. -
The second session of Fall classes is underway
- The Parks & Recreation Commission will be reviewing a couple of private development planned projects at their November meeting on November 15 and the Senior Advisory Commission is invited to attend. The Parks & Recreation Commission is interested in collaborating with either the Senior Advisory Commission or the Cultural Commission so stay tuned on further developments.
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COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Commissioner Drozek thanked Commissioner Toledo for inviting him to attend the Santa Clara Women's League sharing why he joined the Senior Advisory Commission. He also echoed his encouragement to get the flu shot.
Commissioner McCauley reported that he and his wife attended the Magical Bridge presentation and they're looking forward to seeing the project moving along, and that he and his wife have been helping with fundraising efforts. He also shared his concern for the drought and that he's removing his lawn and adding drought tolerant plants to his yard.
Commissioner McCauley also encouraged everyone to get their shots.
Commissioner Toledo shared that she will be traveling the month of November, and wanted to remind the commission that there is no meeting in December and that everyone should bring their committee updates to the November meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard , seconded by Commissioner McCauley that the meeting be adjourned at 11:22 a.m.
Aye: Commissioner Drozek, Commissioner Freitas, Commissioner Hubbard, Vice Chair McCauley, Commissioner Sterling, and Chair Toledo
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MEETING DISCLOSURES
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