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
03/16/2026
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
Vice Chair Kapadia called the Special Meeting to order at 5:12 p.m Chair Rick Andrews, Commissioner Kris Kapadia, Commissioner Rebecca Selden, and Commissioner Alma Soto
Present 4 -
Commissioner Maria VazAbsent 1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Andrews, seconded by
Commissioner Soto to excuse Commissioner Vaz. Motion failed.
Aye: Chair Andrews, Commissioner Kapadia, and Commissioner Soto3 -
Absent: Commissioner Vaz1 -
Abstained: Commissioner Selden1 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 26-189 Review and Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of January 26, 2026
Recommendation: Approve the Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of January 26, 2026 A motion was made by Commissioner Andrews, seconded by
Commissioner Selden to approve the minutes of January 26, 2026
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Aye: Chair Andrews, Commissioner Kapadia, Commissioner Selden, and Commissioner Soto
4 -
Absent: Commissioner Vaz1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 26-190 Discuss Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2025/26
Recommendation: Discuss and develop Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2025/26.
Goal 1: Strategic Plan for the Senior Need Assessment
- Commissioners received an update on circulation process from City Staff and reviewed additional opportunities for promotion A. Circulate the Survey to the
Email Notification - GovDelivery
Channel 15 -
City Hall News
SVP Utility Bill
Inside Santa Clara
Special Events:
- Celebrate Santa Clara
Senior Center Newsletter
Radio Stations (SCU)
Tabling Opportunities:
- Senior Center
o Fitness Center. - Commissioner Kapadia
o Senio r Nutrition Program - Commissioner Kapadia
- Farmer’s Market
- City Special Events (Health & Wellness Fair, Movie Nights) Senior Living Facilities:
- Ellore - Commissioner Selden
- Valley Village - Commissioner Soto
- The Westmont
- John Burns
- Liberty Towers - Commissioner Soto
- Holiday Warburton Place
- Priya Living
- Pacific Gardens
- Villa Serena
Library -
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Give-aways (magnifying card)
Commissioners signed up for additional responsibilities. Recreation Herb will update the spreadsheet and send it to Commissioners.
3. 26-251 Receive a Presentation and Provide Feedback on the Silicon Valley (SV) Hopper Shuttle Program
Recommendation: Receive a Presentation and Provide Feedback on the Silicon Valley (SV)
STAFF REPORT
Hopper Shuttle Program.
The Senior Advisory Commission received an educational presentation from the Public Works Department and was given the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
Recreation Manager Castro informed the Commission on the following:
- Applications for the Senior Commission vacancies are due by April 17 2026 at 6 p.m.
- Registration for Spring classes began on February 24
- The Santa Clara Women's League had a successful Showtime on March 6, 7, & 8
- Current rehabilitation park projects are:
- Henry Schmidt
- Central Park
- International Swim Center
Recreation Supervisor Herb informed the Commission on the following:
- The Senior Needs Assessment is posted and available at all Recreation Facilities and City Hall
- Adventures to Go Travel Program has new trips available - To Get Acquainted Ballroom Dance program now offers lessons prior to
the start of the program from 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. Lessons change monthly
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- The "Be Strong, Live Long" Health & Wellness Fair will be held on three Fridays in May: 8, 15, & 22 from 12 - 3 p.m
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COMMISSIONERS REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Selden inquired about the California Gas Appliance Ban.
Recreation Supervisor Herb shared that she is working with Silicon Valley Power to offer an educational session on the topic at the Senior Center.
Commissioner Kapadia mentioned that he would like to communicate with the public. He also shared that he is collecting information about additional dwelling units (ADU) in Santa Clara.
A motion was made by Commissioner Andrews, seconded by
Commissioner Soto that the meeting be adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
Aye: Chair Andrews, Commissioner Kapadia, Commissioner Selden, and Commissioner Soto
4 -
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Vaz
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MEETING DISCLOSURES
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