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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSC Minutes: 08/03/2017 SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Thursday, August 3, 2017 SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER — Assistant Director of Recreation and Community Services (ADRCS) Ryan Wright called the meeting to order at 4:05pm in the Arcadia Recreation Conference Room. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Senior Administrative Assistant, Toni McKiernan ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: William Gleason, Patsy Harbicht, Glynna Harper, Anthony Leung, Joyce Platt, Angie Slemaker EXCUSED: Ralph Martinez, John Dickey A motion was made by Commissioner Slemaker, seconded by Commissioner Platt to excuse Commissioners Dickey and Martinez from this meeting. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Slemaker made a motion to nominate Commissioner Platt as Chairperson, seconded by Commissioner Gleason. Commissioner Platt accepted the nomination and the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Gleason made a motion to nominate Commissioner Slemaker as Vice Chairperson seconded by Commissioner Harbicht. Commissioner Slemaker accepted the nomination and the motion carried unanimously. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None PUBLIC COMMENTS - None REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS Chairperson Platt suggested everyone go around the table and introduce themselves. Commissioner Gleason reported he is a retired financial consultant. Commissioner Gleason represents the Men's Club and has lived in Arcadia since 1960. Commissioner Harbicht reported she represents the Assistance League and has been on the Senior Citizens Commission for one year. Commissioner Harper reported she represents the Friendship Club. Club members meet every Wednesday at the Assistance League. Commissioner Harper said she is happy to report attendance is doing well and new members are joining. Commissioner Leung reported he retired from Boeing over a year ago and has been on the Senior Citizens Commission for one year. Commissioner Slemaker reported she represents the Golden Age Club. Commissioner Slemaker is happy to report the Golden Age Club is doing well. 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. The club's current president is Ann larossi-Armenio. Chairperson Platt reported she represents the Arcadia Travelers Club. The club members meet the fourth Friday of each month. Arcadia Travelers take trips every month. The Travelers office is located in the Community Center and advertise their monthly trips in the Connection monthly newsletter. Chairperson Platt reported the Travelers Club will be celebrating their 35th Anniversary on September 29 at 10am at the Community Center. Tickets are available in the Arcadia Travelers Office for $13 per person. Chairperson Platt reported trips are going well and the following trips will take place: Dana Point and Laguna Beach on August 8 and 9, Lake Arrowhead on August 19, LA Zoo Light on November 18. Chairperson Platt reported gift cards for friends and family can also be purchased in the Travelers Office. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON Council Member Tom Beck reported the City received a letter from Attorneys Shenkman & Hughes in June 2017. The letter asserts the voting system is not in compliance with the California Voting Rights Act. The letter states the City should transition from at-large to district based City Council elections. Council Member Beck reported Arcadia City Council has taken action to consider transitioning to a district-based voting system to select its City Council Members, replacing its current at-large election system. Council Member Beck reported the Arcadia City Council will conduct a public hearing for the proposal to establish district boundaries for district-based elections. Council Member Beck reported a Veterans Memorial will be located outside the Arcadia Community Center. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve the regular meeting minutes of June 1, 2017. It was moved by Vice-Chairperson Slemaker, seconded by Chairperson Platt and carried on roll call vote to approve consent calendar item 1.a. AYES: Commissioners Leung, Platt, and Slemaker NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Martinez, Dickey ABSTAIN: Commissioners Gleason, Harbicht and Harper 2. REGULAR ITEMS a. Report of Recreation Supervisor Report on Activities held in July 2017 Assistant Director of Recreation and Community Services (ADRCS) Ryan Wright gave an update on events held in July. ADRCS Wright reported there are currently 18 participants attending the Knit and Chat group every Friday. A notary service is available every Tuesday from 10am to noon. ADRCS Wright reported Walk and Talk is a free program that gives seniors an opportunity to socialize and exercise before the lunch program. Walk and Talk meets every Thursday at the Community Center and is 30 minutes. The Doheny Beach yearly trip took place on July 25. The trip was sold out with 108 participants who enjoyed a beautiful day in Dana Point. II. Report on Upcoming Activities for August 2017 ADRCS Wright reported on activities and events coming up in August. The annual luau will be held on Friday, August 4 and bunco on August 18. Senior classes are doing well and numbers continue to increase. The Hollywood Bowl trip is coming up on September 14 from 6-11 pm. The cost is $15 per person. Participants can register online or at the Recreation Office. Senior cultural day camp will be held on October 12 from 8:30am - 4 p.m. Registration begins August 29 for only $25 per person. b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director ADRCS Wright reported National Night Out will be held at City Hall West Lawn on Thursday, August 3 at 6:30pm, the City will also celebrate its 114th birthday. ADRCS Wright reported the Arcadia Recreation and Parks Master Plan was adopted by the City Council. ADRCS Wright reported the annual health event will take place at the Community Center on Friday, September 8. There will be information booths, free memory screening, raffle prizes, and more. The fall craft fair will be held on Saturday, October 28 from 9am - 2pm. There will be handmade, Halloween and Christmas items available. ADRCS Wright reported the Veterans Day Recognition Luncheon will be held on Friday, November 3 at 11:30am. Registration begins September 26. Veterans will receive a complimentary lunch. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Platt adjourned the meeting at 5:00pm to September 7, 2017 at 4:00pm in the Arcadia Recreation Conference Room located at 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. By: hdtr- u'-' r\kii3 '1 ?(>P-) Joyce latt Candice Cheung Chairperson Secretary