City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Senior Advisory Commission
Draft
5:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
Santa Clara Senior Center
Room 205
1303 Fremont Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
11/18/2024
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 Drozek at 5:07 p.m.
Chair Edmund Drozek, Vice Chair Tom Freitas, Commissioner Judy Hubbard, Commissioner Rick Andrews, Commissioner Maria Vaz, and Commissioner Srinivasan Manivannan
Present 6 -
Commissioner Veena SterlingAbsent 1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Freitas, seconded by
Commissioner Vaz, to excuse Commissioner Sterling. The motion carried with the following vote.
Aye: Chair Drozek, Vice Chair Freitas, Commissioner Hubbard, Commissioner Andrews, Commissioner Vaz, and Commissioner Manivannan
6 -
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Sterling
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1. 24-986 Review and Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of October 21, 2024
Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of October 21, 2024 A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by
Commissioner Manivannan, to approve the minutes of October 21, 2024. The motion carried with the following vote.
Aye: Chair Drozek, Commissioner Hubbard, Commissioner Andrews, and Commissioner Manivannan
4 -
Nay: Vice Chair Freitas1 -
Excused: Commissioner Sterling1 -
Abstained: 1 - Commissioner Vaz
None
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 24-1025 Receive Presentation and Provide Input for the Study Session on the Library Facilities Master Plan
Recommendation: Recommend that the Commission provide input and feedback to the Consultant on the development of the City’s Library Master Plan.
Consultants from MSR Design presented the Library Facilities Master Plan to the Senior Advisory Commission and asked for input and feedback.
No action was taken on this item.
CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
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3. 24-1104 Discuss and take action to adopt the Senior Advisory Commission’s Work Plan & Goals for FY2024/25.
Recommendation: Discuss and take action to adopt the Senior Advisory Commission’s Work Plan & Goals for FY2024/25.
The Senior Advisory Commission prioritized and established measurable outcomes for the FY 2024/25 Commission Work Plan and adopted the following Work Plan:
1. Advocate for Affordable and Convenient Housing
a. Educate the Older Adult Community on current
low-income and affordable housing projects in Santa
Clara
i. Provide educational presentations by the Housing
and Community Services Department at Senior
Center.
b. Provide input to developers of Older Adult housing
projects in the City of Santa Clara.
i. Attend Community workshops related to new
Senior Housing developments in Santa Clara.
2. Encourage and Promote the use of Outdoor Spaces and
Buildings
a. Work with the Parks & Recreation Department to
promote the development of dedicated pickleball courts
in Santa Clara.
i. Meet with City staff monthly for updates.
b. Work with the Parks & Recreation Department to support and advocate for the Lawn Bowl facility and Club at
Central Park.
i. Meet with City staff monthly for updates.
c. Advocate for outdoor spaces and activities for older adults.
i. Attend community meetings related to new or
rehabilitated park projects in Santa Clara.
3. Advocate for Affordable, Convenient, and Safe Transportation and Streets
a. Promote new projects related to the older adult
community on transportation resources in Santa Clara.
i. Attend community meetings related to
transportation and streets improvement projects in
Santa Clara.
b. Review and provide feedback to the Pedestrian and
Bicycle Master Plans for potential access improvements, and provisions for general safety and develop strategies to address excessive speeding on bike paths.
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i.
Send representative(s) to attend Bicycle &
Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting(s).
4. Develop Opportunities to Promote Health, Wellness, and Nutrition
a. Assist in implementation of Senior Needs Assessment
survey and outreach plan.
b. Advocate for Age-Friendly accessibility in the built environment in Santa Clara.
i. Attend Community Meetings related to ADA
updates within Santa Clara.
A motion was made by Commissioner Andrews, seconded by
Commissioner Hubbard, to adopt the Senior Advisory Commission FY2024/25 Work Plan & Goals. The motion carried with the following vote.
Aye: Chair Drozek, Vice Chair Freitas, Commissioner Hubbard, Commissioner Andrews, Commissioner Vaz, and Commissioner Manivannan
6 -
Excused: Commissioner Sterling1 -
STAFF REPORT
Recreation Manager Castro reported on the following:
- Recreation classes begin in January.
- Registration opens on December 3.
- The Holiday Tree Lighting will be held on December 6, from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- Measure I, Infrastructure Bond passed in the City.
- Santa Clara County held an Age-Friendly County meeting and shared that they will be conducting a county-wide survey.
Recreation Supervisor Herb reported on the following:
- The Senior Center will be hosting Pie Day on Thursday, November 21 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Commissioner Hubbard shared that she will be moving out of the area and announced her resignation from the Commission. She thanked everyone for the time she served on the Commission.
Commissioner Andrews shared that he attended the Veteran's event at Central Park and commented on a job well done.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by
Commissioner Andrews that the meeting be adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
Aye: Chair Drozek, Vice Chair Freitas, Commissioner Hubbard, Commissioner Andrews, Commissioner Vaz, and Commissioner Manivannan
6 -
Excused: Commissioner Sterling1 -
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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