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
06/26/2023
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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Meeting ID: 975 9006 9803
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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, Chair Nancy Toledo, and Commissioner Rick Andrews
Present 6 -
Commissioner Veena SterlingAbsent 1 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A. 23-782 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of May 22, 2023 Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of May 22, 2023 A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by
Commissioner McCauley to approve the minutes from May 22, 2023.
Aye: Commissioner Drozek, Commissioner Freitas, Commissioner Hubbard, Vice Chair McCauley, Chair Toledo, and Commissioner Andrews
6 -
Absent: Commissioner Sterling1 -
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Member of the public Bernadette DeSouza asked the Commission to advocate for:
- Expanded hours of the Senior Center and for the Bingo program. -
Moving the Senior Advisory Commission meetings back to the Senior Center.
Member of the public Wanda Buck thanked Chair Toledo for her tenure on the Commission and her efforts as Chair. Wanda also informed the Commission that she is recruiting members for the Santa Clara Women's League.
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 23-784 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 the next meeting when scheduled
1. b. Provide an update on the two (2) presentations at the Senior Center (November and April) and provide one (1) article for the Senior Center Newsletter (February). - Commissioners Hubbard & Freitas - The Committee is working with the Housing and Community Services Division and has scheduled a presentation for July 13, from 9 - 11am. They will work with Senior Center staff to reserve a date and time for the presentation and assist with marketing material.
GOAL #2: Encourage and Promote the use of Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
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 shared that he is interested in seeing Bocce Ball, Pickle Ball, and Croquet in Santa Clara parks. 06/26/2023Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes
2. b. Provide an update on the organized Billiard Tournament and Bean Bag Toss activities at the Senior Center - Commissioners Freitas & Sterling
- 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 Andrews, Hubbard & Toledo
- Commissioner Andrews reported that during the June 6 City
Council meeting, the City Manager was authorized to execute an agreement with the City of Cupertino to begin the process of implementing the VIA shuttle in Santa Clara.
3.b. Report on the last Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting Commissioners Drozek & Freitas.
- Completed
- Commissioner Drozek reported that he has emailed the Public Works Department to let them know about the following concerns along the San Tomas Aquino Trail :
- Debris on the trail at Walsh Street.
- A security fence/gate with a hole.
- A blocked sign north of Central Expressway.
Nutrition
4.a. Provide an update on the Alzheimer’s and Dementia presentation the Senior Center - Commissioners Hubbard & McCauley
- Complete d
- The next BPAC meeting will be this afternoon at 4:00 pm.
GOAL #4: Develop Opportunities to Promote Health, Wellness, and GOAL #5: Provide Access to Community Resources and Information
5.a. Report from the last City ADA Committee Meeting. - Commissioner Hubbard.
- Completed
5.b. Update on the progress and plans for the Health & Wellness Fair - Commissioners McCauley, Toledo, & Hubbard
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Completed
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3. 23-783 Senior Advisory Commission FY2023/24 Work Plan & Goals Discussion Commissioner Toledo opened up the discussion of possible goals topics/projects for the FY 2023/24 term and referred to the brainstorming list from the May meeting. The Commissioners continued the discussion and shared the following ideas:
- Alzheimer's Awareness Presentations provided by the Alzheimer's Association
- First-Aid Presentations
- Transportation to the Senior Center
- Fraud/Scam Awareness Presentations provided by Santa Clara Police Department
- Trust Presentations/workshops provided by SALA
- Health & Wellness Fair
- Low Income/Affordable Housing/ADU
- Unhoused
- Review Senior Needs Assessment data from 2017
- City BPAC meetings
- Educate older adults on different bicycle options
- City ADA meetings
- Outdoor Spaces (bocce ball courts, promoting pickle ball)
4. 23-785
Senior Advisory Commission Election of Chair and Vice Chair for FY2023/24
A motion was made by Commissioner McCauley, seconded by Commissioner Andrews, to elect Commissioner Hubbard as Chair for the 2023/24 term.
Aye: Commissioner Hubbard, Vice Chair McCauley, Chair Toledo, and
Commissioner Andrews
4 -
Nay: Commissioner Drozek, and Commissioner Freitas2 -
Absent: Commissioner Sterling1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Freitas, seconded by
Commissioner Andrews, to elect Commissioner Drozek as
Vice-Chair for the 2023/24 term.
Aye: Commissioner Drozek, Commissioner Freitas, Commissioner Hubbard, Vice Chair McCauley, Chair Toledo, and Commissioner Andrews
6 -
Absent: Commissioner Sterling1 -
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STAFF REPORT
Recreation Supervisor Herb reported on the following:
- The Summer Concert Series are underway, with the next one on July 21 in Central Park.
- Summer Recreation Programs are currently available for all ages. - Sunset Cinema - July 28 at 8:30 pm at Warburton Park, showing "The Croods"
- 4th of July All-City PIcnic in Central Park.
- Senior Center workshops and resources available in July:
Women's Veteran Program - Tuesday, July 11 from 10 - 11 a.m Burn prevention and First Aid - Tuesday, July 18 from 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Table Talk with Clear Captions - Thursday, July 20 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Caregiver Support Group - Next meeting will be July 6th from 12:30 - 1:45 p.m., after which the group will be closed.
Grief Support Group - Every other Thursday from 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Stop the Bleed - Wednesday, July 12 from 9:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Recreation Manager Castro reported on the following:
- Current Park Rehabilitation Projects Community Outreach for Henry Schmidt Park and Warburton Park.
- The Street Dance will be held on Friday, August 4.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Drozek reported that he's looking forward to the medical/first-aid workshops at the Senior Center.
Commissioner Hubbard reminded the Commission about the thank-you lunch for Commissioner Toledo after the meeting.
Commissioner Toledo thanked everyone for their support and shared that she enjoyed working with everyone.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by
Commissioner Andrews that the meeting be adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Aye: Commissioner Drozek, Commissioner Freitas, Commissioner Hubbard, Vice Chair McCauley, Chair Toledo, and Commissioner Andrews
6 -
Absent: Commissioner Sterling1 -
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MEETING DISCLOSURES
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