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
07/24/2023
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).
Via Zoom:
https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/97590069803
Meeting ID: 975 9006 9803
Or join by phone: 669-900-6833
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular meeting was called to order by Chair Hubbard at 10:08 a.m.
Commissioner Freitas arrived at 10:45 a.m.
Commissioner Tom Freitas, Chair Judy Hubbard, Commissioner Grant L. McCauley, Commissioner Veena Sterling, Commissioner Present 6 -
Rick Andrews, and Commissioner Maria Vaz
Absent 1 - Vice Chair Edmund Drozek
City Attorney Glen Googins introduced himself to the Commission and shared how the City Attorney's Office can provide support to the Senior Advisory Commission.
A motion was made by Commissioner Andrews, seconded by
Commissioner Sterling to excuse Vice Chair Drozek and
Commissioer Freitas. The motion did not pass by the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Sterling, Commissioner Andrews, and Commissioner Vaz
3 -
Nay: 2 - Chair Hubbard, and Commissioner McCauley
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Drozek, and Commissioner Freitas 07/24/2023Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A. 23-864 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of June 26, 2023 Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of June 26, 2023 A motion was made by Commissioner McCauley, seconded by Commissioner Andrews to approve the minutes from June 26, 2023.
Aye: Chair Hubbard, Commissioner McCauley, Commissioner Sterling, Commissioner Andrews, and Commissioner Vaz
5 -
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Drozek, and Commissioner Freitas
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Field Representative - Martha Kreeger from the Office of Senator Aisha Wahab informed the Commission that on Thursday, July 27 the Little Hoover Commission will be holding hearings on the Governor's Master Plan on Aging.
Business Development Representative - Edrienne B. from Kaiser Senior Advantage introduced herself to the Commission.
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 23-865 Senior Advisory Commission FY2023/24 Work Plan & Goals Discussion Chair Hubbard opened up the discussion of possible goals, topics/projects for the FY 2023/24 term and referred to the brainstorming list from the June meeting. The Commissioners continued the discussion and shared the following ideas:
Health, Wellness & Nutrition
1. Health & Wellness Fair - May 2024 - (2-3 people work on the planning/all attend and help the day of the event)
Senior Needs Assessment
1. Develop a new Senior Needs Assessment questionnaire and outreach plan to update the plan.
a. Subcommittee work on outline, survey, and outreach plan 07/24/2023Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes
Transportation
1. Provide monthly reports on Transportation resources for seniors
2. Educate the senior community on Transportation resources
3. Transportation for seniors to and from Senior Center Access to Community Resources and Information
1. Attend BPAC meetings and report back to the Commission -Vice Chair Drozek
2. Attend ADA meeting and report back to the Commission - Chair Hubbard
Community Resources & Information - Educational Presentations
1. Collaborate with SCPD to schedule Fraud/Scam Awareness Educational Sessions for seniors, one time per year.
2. TRUST presentations/workshops provided by SALA
3. Promote tricycle use for alternate transportation options for seniors -
perhaps at BBQ’s or educational sessions
4. Alzheimer's Awareness (Alzheimer Association)
a. Perhaps additional educational sessions include:
Alzheimer’s, Levels of Dementia and other aging illnesses in FY 23/24.
5. Stop the Bleed - First Aid Relevant Presentations
Housing - Advocate for Affordable and Convenient Housing
1. ADU Education
2. Low Income/Affordable Housing
3. Unhoused
Enhance Outdoor Spaces and Age-Friendly Buildings
1. Promote bocce ball and pickle ball in the City of Santa Clara 07/24/2023Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Andrews left the meeting at 11:10 a.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner McCauley, seconded by Commissioner Freitas, to continue the FY2023/24 Work Plan & Goals Discussion to the August meeting.
Aye:
Commissioner Freitas, Chair Hubbard, Commissioner
McCauley, Commissioner Sterling, and Commissioner Vaz
5 -
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Drozek, and Commissioner Andrews
STAFF REPORT
Recreation Manager Castro reported on the following:
- The Activity Guide was released on Friday, July 2
- Registration for Recreation Activities opens for Santa Clara Residents on Tuesday, July 25.
- Community input has begun for two park rehabilitation projects. Bot h projects will have consultants present at different Parks & Recreation events to gather input from the community:
- Warburton Park Input
- Sunset Cine ma, July 28
- Street Dance, August 4
- Survey available online at Ope n City Hall
- Henry Schmidt Park Input
- Street Dance, August 4
- Sunset Cinema , August 11
Recreation Supervisor Herb reported on the following:
The Senior Center August events;
- Senior Center BBQ on August 17 from 12 - 1 p.m.
- Ice Cream Social on August 30 from 11 a .m. - 1 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Commissioner McCauley shared that the Senior Center July BBQ was wonderful. The food was great and it was well organized.
Commissioner Freitas informed the Commission that the Housing Presentation at the Senior Center was well attended with great information.
He also shared that he helped an individual apply for the Agrihood Senior Community and was accepted.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner McCauley, seconded by Commissioner Freitas that the meeting be adjourned at 11:57 a.m.
Aye: Commissioner Freitas, Chair Hubbard, Commissioner
McCauley, Commissioner Sterling, and Commissioner Vaz
5 -
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Drozek, and Commissioner Andrews
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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