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
08/28/2023
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 10:07 a.m. Commissioner Vaz arrived at 10:08 a.m
Commissioner Sterling arrived at 10:15 a.m.
Vice Chair Edmund Drozek, Commissioner Tom Freitas, Chair Judy Hubbard, Commissioner Veena Sterling, Commissioner Rick Andrews, and Commissioner Maria Vaz
Present 6 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Freitas, seconded by
Commissioner Vaz to excuse Commissioner Sterling.
Aye: Vice Chair Drozek, Commissioner Freitas, Chair Hubbard, Commissioner Andrews, and Commissioner Vaz
5 -
Absent: Commissioner Sterling1 -
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A. 23-1004 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of July 24, 2023 Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of July 24,2023 Commissioner Andrews made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Drozek to approve the minutes from July 24, 2023.
Aye: Vice Chair Drozek, Chair Hubbard, Commissioner Sterling, Commissioner Andrews, and Commissioner Vaz
5 -
Abstained: Commissioner Freitas1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 23-1007
Santa Clara Women's League member Wanda Buck invited the women to attend the Santa Clara Women's League meeting on September 12 at 1:00 p.m., at the Santa Clara Senior Center.
Informational Presentation and Discussion on the Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Initiative
Recommendation: Hear the presentation and consider the Age-Friendly Domains for a
3. 23-1006
Livable City in the development of the FY 2023/24 Senior Advisory Commission work plan.
Parks & Recreation Staff provided an overview to the Commission that explained the concepts of an Age-Friendly City is and what the City has done to activate the Age-Friendly goals which began in 2015.
Senior Advisory Commission FY2023/24 Work Plan & Goals Discussion Chair Hubbard facilitated a discussion with the Commission to review the list of brainstormed goals and worked with the Commission to narrow down their ideas. The Commission may amend or adopt the Work Plan & Goals at the September 25 meeting.
Advocate for Affordable and Convenient Housing
1. Educate the Senior Advisory Commission on current low-income projects in Santa Clara
a. Provide education presentations at Senior Advisory Commission meetings.
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Encourage and Promote the use of Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
1. Work with the Parks & Recreation Department to promote pickle ball in Santa Clara
a. Meet monthly with City Staff for updates.
Advocate for Affordable, Convenient, and Safe Transportation and Streets
1. Educate the older adult community on transportation resources in Santa Clara
a. Schedule presentations at the Senior Center.
2. Send a representative to attend the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting
Develop Opportunities to Promote Health, Wellness & Nutrition
1. Senior Needs Assessment
a. Review current Senior Needs Assessment and provide input on survey content and outreach plan.
Provide Access to Community Resources and Information
1. Send a representative to attend the City's ADA Committee meetings
2. Promote educational presentations and awareness to the older adult community
a. Fraud/Scam
b. Personal trust development
c. Promote tricycle use
d. Artificial Intelligence
e. Alzheimer's Awareness
f. Stop the Bleed
3. Health & Wellness Fair - May 2024
a. Participate as an exhibitor booth, providing information about the
Senior Advisory Commission.
b. Send a representative to attend the planning committee.
Commissioner Andrews left at 12:01 p.m.
Commissioner Sterling left at 12:11 p.m.
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STAFF REPORT
Recreation Supervisor Herb reported on the following items:
- The Senior Center Ice Cream Social will be on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Recreation Manager Castro reported on the following items:
- The joint meeting with City Council will be held on September 12, 2023 at 5 p.m.
- The Art & Wine Festival will be held on September 16 & 17, 2023 at Central Park.
- Construction at Westwood Oaks will begin in late September 2023. - The State of the City will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6 p.m.
- There are two community surveys available for public comment; The Community Arts Center and Riverside Park.
- There will be a special meeting with the Youth Commission and the Senior Advisory Commission to hear about the Community Arts Center.
The meeting will be held on October 10, 2023 at 7 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Freitas and Drozek shared that they participated in the LifeMoves charity event bike ride on Sunday, August 27, 2023 to reduce homelessness. They rode 33 miles to support the movement.
Commissioner Freitas shared that the transitional housing development on Benton and Lawrence will now be for families.
Commissioner Hubbard shared her concern for ADA accessibility seating during football games at Levi's Stadium.
A motion was made by Commissioner Freitas, seconded by
Commissioner Drozek that the meeting be adjourned at 12:18 p.m.
Aye: Vice Chair Drozek, Commissioner Freitas, Chair Hubbard, and Commissioner Vaz
4 -
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Sterling, and Commissioner Andrews
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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