Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutSC Minutes: 11/03/2016 SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Thursday, November 3, 2016 SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson Carter called the meeting to order at 4:00pm in the Arcadia Recreation Conference Room. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Sherman ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Miriam Carter, John Dickey, Patsy Harbicht, Glynna Harper, Joyce Platt, Steve Sherman, Angie Slemaker EXCUSED: Anthony Leung A motion was made by Commissioner Platt, seconded by Commissioner Slemaker and unanimously carried to excuse Commissioner Leung. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None PUBLIC COMMENTS - None REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Sherman reported the Men's Club is doing well with approximately 17 members and encourages anyone who likes to play card games or bridge to join the Men's Club. A special holiday luncheon will be held in December. Ladies are welcome and a light lunch is served at 11:30am every Monday at the Assistance League. Commissioner Sherman reported he will not be able to attend the Senior Commission meeting on December 1. Commissioner Dickey reported he enjoys meeting new people and being involved with the community. Commissioner Dickey looked into volunteering for the 2017 Senior Games which is held every year through the Pasadena Senior Center. A motion was made by Commissioner Dickey, seconded by Commissioner Sherman and unanimously carried on roll call vote to add the 2017 Senior Games item to the December 1, 2016 agenda. Recreation and Community Services Director (RCSD) Sara Somogyi suggested there should be more information gathered before moving forward with this item and should be discussed further. Commissioner Harper reported the Friendship Club is doing well. Commissioner Harper is happy to report new members will be joining soon. Commissioner Harper reported the Friendship Club will have a Thanksgiving luncheon on November 16. The Senior Friendship Club meets every Wednesday at 11 am at the Assistance League building. The club has pie day, birthday celebrations, special theme days, guest speakers, and bingo. Commissioner Platt is happy to report the Arcadia Travelers Club is doing well and there are many exciting trips coming up. Commissioner Platt reported the extended trips have increased and in the last few months 50 people have signed up. Commissioner Platt reported guest speaker Joen Mitchell from the Pasadena Humane Society spoke at the Travelers Meeting on October 28. Commissioner Platt reported the Christmas Tea and Masters of Harmony trip on December 4 is still available. The Travelers Club will have a holiday lunch at Clearman's Northwood Inn in Pasadena in December. Commissioner Platt reported Susan Page was a guest speaker at the Friendship Club and talked about the Arcadia Travelers Club. Commissioner Platt reported the 2017 trips are off to a great start. The Amazon.Com Distribution Center trip went on sale on November 2 and sold out by 10:30am. Commissioner Platt reported the Travelers Club will be celebrating 35 years, a special celebration will be held next September. Commissioner Platt presented questions on behalf of concerned seniors. The first question was in regards to senior events. Commissioner Platt mentioned seniors are concerned the Community Center will have fewer events. Recreation Supervisor (RS) Candice Cheung responded the Community Center will continue to have the same number of ongoing events. The second question was in regards to event tickets. Seniors would like to know if tickets will be provided for special events. RS Cheung said staff is looking into options to improve the ticket process. The third question was in regards to senior volunteers. Commissioner Platt was informed not all senior volunteers were asked to assist with the Senior Day Camp and the Fabulous 50's event. RS Cheung stated the senior volunteers who worked at the Senior Day Camp and the Fabulous 50's event approached staff and asked to volunteer. RS Cheung also responded we had the same number of staff assist with the event as in the past. The fourth question was in regards to the budget on senior programs and if there is a budget senior advisory person. RCSD Somogyi said each fiscal year a budget request is presented to City Council for approval through the budgeting process which includes senior events. RCSD Somogyi said the advisory person for seniors would be the Senior Citizens Commission. Chairperson Carter suggested that senior volunteers should approach staff and be specific on the events they would like to work. Commissioner Slemaker reported the Golden Age Club is doing well. Commissioner Slemaker reported a special birthday celebration was held for Carmela Frontino who is celebrating her 100th birthday. Mayor Tom Beck provided Carmela with a special certificate. Commissioner Slemaker reported the Golden Age Club will have a Thanksgiving luncheon on November 17. Commissioner Slemaker asked Mayor Beck about the status on fixing the sidewalks on Baldwin Avenue. Mayor Tom Beck said the City is looking to allocate money for sidewalks throughout the City to make sidewalks ADA compliant. The Golden Age Club meets every Thursday at the Assistance League and their annual dues are $5. The club has pie day, birthday celebrations, special theme days, and bingo. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON Mayor Tom Beck reported the City received a letter from an attorney representing the Chinese American Equalization Association stating that the City should convert from at-large voting to a by-district system. Mayor Beck said attorneys are reviewing the letter and taking this matter very seriously. Mayor Beck reported the City of Arcadia was announced as an Eddy Awards finalist for most Business-Friendly City by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). This is the first time the City has been selected as a finalist for this award. The winner of the 2016 Eddy Awards will be announced on Thursday, November 10, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. If the City wins the award, Mayor Beck will provide a speech on behalf of the City of Arcadia. Mayor Beck reported the next Coffee with the Mayor will be held on December 6 at 8:30am. Every month seniors get a chance to hear the Mayor's talk on timely topics and ask questions about issues of personal interest. Mayor Beck reported the Pasadena Humane Society will bring an adoptable dog to City Council meetings in order to promote pet adoptions. Mayor Beck reported the City of Arcadia Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration will be held on Friday, December 2 at the Arcadia Transit Plaza at 5pm. Mayor Beck reported there will be a transportation meeting on December 6 at 3pm to discuss the current challenges of the fixed routes and Dial-A-Ride services. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve the regular meeting minutes of October 6, 2016. It was moved by Commissioner Sherman and seconded by Commissioner Carter carried on roll call vote to approve consent calendar item 1.a. with the noted correction. Commissioner Platt reported the Arcadia Travelers has a new computer program. Tom Meikle has worked over 350 hours free of charge to put a new program together and it is almost complete. AYES: Commissioners Carter, Dickey, Harbicht, Harper, Platt, Sherman and Slemaker NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Leung ABSTAIN: None 2. REGULAR ITEMS a. Staff Presentation Program Specialist (PS) Pat Lukas from the Recreation and Community Services Department presented a report on her areas of responsibilities. PS Lukas reported the senior classes yearly attendance is 35,640 and revenue is $100,913. PS Lukas reported the Community Center rentals attendance is at 10,561 and revenue is $31,410. The Community Center Gift Shop opened in 1992. The gift shop average attendance is 3,456 and revenue is $13,160. PS Lukas reported the Gift Shop has donated $1,420 to Senior Services. PS Lukas reported the Community Center held its fourth Craft Fair this year and had a total of 250 people in attendance. PS Lukas reported Monday Dance is held the first, third, and fifth Monday of the month and has a yearly attendance of 1,886 seniors. Six marriages have resulted from dances. Free movies are shown every Wednesday at the Community Center and has an attendance of 3,337 this year. Pat Lukas reported she enjoys working for the City of Arcadia and has been here for 25 years. b. Report of Recreation Supervisor I. Report on Activities held in October 2016 Recreation Supervisor (RS) Candice Cheung gave an update on October highlights. Seniors attended Spooky Bunco on Friday, October 7. There were 48 participants. On October 13, 60 seniors attended the annual Senior Day Camp. Seniors enjoyed food, entertainment and learned about Australia. On October 19, 30 participants enjoyed and learned about the type of food Garden Café has to offer. Taste the Town is offered every month where seniors can explore local restaurants with City Council Member, Sho Tay. On October 31, the Community Center held a Boo Bash event. There were 90 seniors in attendance and dressed up in costumes. II. Report on Activities held in November 2016 RS Cheung reported on November highlights. On November 10, there will be a Veterans Day Luncheon. Commissioners are invited and encouraged to attend. Council Member Sho Tay and 30 seniors will Taste the Town of Arcadia and enjoy a pre-selected lunch menu at Imperial Seafood Restaurant on November 16. On November 22 the Thanksgiving Luncheon will be held at the Community Center for 150 people. c. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director RCSD Somogyi reported the Breeders Cup will be held on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 in Arcadia. Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Snow Festival will be held on Saturday, December 3. Breakfast with Santa tickets are on sale for $10 per person. The Snow Festival is free to the public. RCSD wished everyone a safe and happy holiday season. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Carter adjourned the meeting at 5:12pm to December 1, 2016 at 4:00pm in the Arcadia Recreation Conference Room located at 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. Mina Carter Chairperson By: Candice Cheung Secretary J