City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Senior Advisory Commission
Draft
10:00 AM Hybrid Meeting
City Manager's Conf. Room
City Hall - East Wing
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
05/22/2023
The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Senior Advisory Commission meeting in a hybrid manner (in-person and a method for the public to participate remotely).
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular meeting was called to order by Chair Toledo at 10:01 a.m.
Commissioner Edmund Drozek, Commissioner Tom Freitas,
Commissioner Judy Hubbard, Vice Chair Grant L. McCauley, and Chair Nancy Toledo
Present 5 -
Commissioner Veena Sterling, and Commissioner Rick AndrewsAbsent 2 - A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by
Commissioner Freitas to excuse Commissioners Andrews and Sterling.
Aye: Commissioner Drozek, Commissioner Freitas, Commissioner Hubbard, Vice Chair McCauley, and Chair Toledo
5 -
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Sterling, and Commissioner Andrews
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1.A 23-619 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of April 24, 2023 Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of April 24, 2023
A motion was made by Commissioner McCauley, seconded by Commissioner Hubbard to approve the minutes from April 24, 2023.
Aye: Commissioner Drozek, Commissioner Freitas, Commissioner Hubbard, Vice Chair McCauley, and Chair Toledo
5 -
Excused: Commissioner Sterling, and Commissioner Andrews2 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Member of the public - Wanda Buck voiced her thanks and appreciation for the Health & Wellness Fair on May 19.
GENERAL BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. 23-621 Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan & Goals Update and Discussion for FY2022/23
Each sub-committee provided an update to the Senior Advisory Commission for discussion on the efforts and progress towards accomplishing the FY2022/23 Work Plan & Goals.
GOAL #1: Advocate for affordable and Convenient Housing:
1.a. Appoint representative(s) to attend the Housing Commission meeting - Commissioners Hubbard & Freitas
- No Update - Will attend when Commission meetings begin.
1.b. Provide an update on the two (2) presentations at the Senior Center (November & April) and provide one (1) article for the Senior Center Newsletter (February) - Commissioners Hubbard & Freitas - Committee is aiming for a July presentation and will work with Center staff to reserve a date and time for a July presentation and assist with marketing material.
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- Commissioner Hubbard shared the deadline for Monroe Commons was May 19. She tried to contact Monroe Gardens for a tour and a potential presentation.
- Commissioner Freitas shared he is helping an individual with the affordable housing application process and he’s number 26 on the wait list. He took a tour of the Agrihood Development. It will have a vegetable garden, bicycle parking, and transportation across the street.
GOAL #2: Encourage and Promote the use of Outdoor Spaces and Buildings - Commissioners Freitas & Sterling
2.a. Report on current 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.
- No Update
- Commissioner Freitas attended the ground-breaking ceremony for the Magical Bridge All-Inclusive Playground on May 19.
2.b. Provide an update to the organized activity of the April Bean Bag Toss Tournament - Commissioner Freitas & Drozek
- Completed
GOAL #3 Advocate for Affordable, Convenient, and Safe Transportation and Streets
3.a. Report on progress of planning phases of the VIA Shuttle - Commissioners Hubbard & ToledoPage 3City of Santa Clara Printed on 06/13/2023 - Commissioner Hubbard reached out to Council Member Chahal asking for contact information for the City of Cupertino for feedback on the VIA Shuttle.
- Commissioner Toledo suggested that the committee continue to reach out to Asst. Director of Public Works - Michael Liw, for updates.
Currently it will be developed in 2 phases - Phase 1 will service lower Santa Clara south of Caltrain and begin rolling out in July. Phase 2 will service northern Santa Clara north of Caltrain tracks north is a few years out.
- Commissioner McCauley voiced a concern as to why the north-side connection will take so long.
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3.b.Report on the last bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting - Commissioner Drozek & Freitas
- There was no BPAC meeting in May. The next meeting will be June 26 at 4:00 pm.
- Commissioner Freitas shared:
- The City is conducting multiple Bikeway Surveys - Sections of:
De La Cruz Blvd/Coleman, Walsh Ave./Martin Ave., Monroe St., Benton St.
- Concern for more crosswalks in Santa Clara for seniors. - Commissioner Drozek reported:
-Yellow trim has been added around the traffic light at the Monroe/Eddie Souza Park crossing.
-The pathway fence was mended on Creek Trail north of
Monroe.
-There is overgrown vegetation and trees where the trail approaches HWY 101 and Public Works is working on
trimming vegetation during the month of May.
-There is mud in some sections of the trail due to
flooding and lack of draining.
-The detour signs during stadium events for the San
Tomas Creek trail are missing at some turns.
GOAL #4 Develop Opportunities to Promote Health, Wellness, and Nutrition
4.a. Provide an update on the April Alzheimer's and Dementia Presentation at the Senior Center - Commissioners Hubbard & McCauley - Completed
GOAL #5 Provide Access to Community Resources and Information
5. a. Report from the last City ADA Committee meeting - Commissioner Hubbard
- Commissioner Hubbard reported that there was a meeting on May 15. The Following was discussed:
- Public Works reported 19 Curb cuts to be completed in Santa Clara.
- Necessary ADA access on Lafayette for stadium events. - Traffic light throughout the City.
- Agnew railroad crossing
- Park Rehabilitation Projects - Montague, Warburton, and Henry Schmidt, Fairway Glen parks.
- Uncontrolled walk locations at Benton, Pruneridge,
Homestead, & Bellomy
- Commissioner Freitas reported:
- The mud on the San Tomas Creek Trail is on the committee’s radar.
- The City will be conducting an ADA audit of all City facilities. 05/22/2023Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes
5.b. Update on the progress and plans for the Health & Wellness Fair -Commissioners Hubbard, McCauley, & Toledo
- Commissioner Toledo expressed her appreciation for a great event, and thanked staff for their contribution and informed the Commission that the committee will meet for an evaluation meeting in June.
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Commissioner Freitas left at 10:55 a.m.
Senior Advisory Commission FY2023/24 Work Plan & Goals Discussion Commissioner Toledo opened up a discussion of possible goal topics/projects for the FY 2023/24 term. Commissioners shared the following ideas:
- Alzheimer's Awareness
- Fraud/Scam Awareness
- TRUST presentations/workshops provided by SALA
- Health & Wellness Fair
- Low Income/Affordable Housing
- Unhoused
- Senior Needs Assessment
- BPAC meetings
- ADA meetings
- Outdoor spaces
STAFF REPORT
Recreation Supervisor Herb provided a report on the following:
- The Health & Wellness Fair held on Friday, May 19 was a great success with over 500 in attendance. As evaluations are received from exhibitors, the committee will share the comments with the Commission. - The Senior Center June Newsletter will be available at the beginning of June. The Health & Wellness Program is offering a variety of workshops during the month that older adults will find helpful.
- There will be a new Senior Advisory Commissioner starting in July. - The Senior Advisory Commission will elect a Char and Vice Chair at the June meeting.
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COMMISSIONERS REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner McCauley shared that he attended the Magical Bridge All- Inclusive Playground groundbreaking on May 19 and expressed his excitement in seeing the progress and support for the project.
Commissioner Hubbard shared her appreciation of the Health & Wellness Fair and complemented everyone on the event. She also suggested that the Commission celebrate Chair Toledo's time on the Commission with a lunch. She'll reach out to everyone for a date and time.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by
Commissioner McCauley that the meting be adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Aye: Commissioner Drozek, Commissioner Hubbard, Vice Chair McCauley, and Chair Toledo
4 -
Excused: Commissioner Sterling, and Commissioner Andrews2 -
Absent: Commissioner Freitas1 -
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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