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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 1, 2018
SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER — Vice-Chairperson Slemaker called the meeting to order at 4:00pm in the
Arcadia Recreation Conference Room.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Harbicht
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: John Dickey, William Gleason, Patsy Harbicht, Glynna Harper, Ralph
Martinez, Angie Slemaker
EXCUSED: Anthony Leung and Joyce Platt
A motion was made by Commissioner Dickey, seconded by Commissioner Martinez and
unanimously carried to excuse Commissioners Leung and Platt.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Harbicht reported the Assistance League Arcadia will be eliminating two of their
programs for one year. The "Kids on the Block Program" which helps educate students in
kindergarten through third grade, about experiencing some of life's challenges. The Assistance
League Arcadia will also eliminate the "Baby Basics Program." The Baby Basics Program provides
new and gently used infant clothing as well as baby supplies to low income new mothers.
Commissioner Gleason reported there are 15 new members who have joined the Men's Club.
Commissioner Gleason reported there are more women than men in the Men's Club. The Arcadia
Men's Club invites anyone who likes to play card games, bridge, pinochle, canasta, or other games
to join them. Club members meet Wednesday's at 11am.
Commissioner Harper reported the Senior Friendship Club's attendance is down. The Senior
Friendship Club meets every Wednesday at 11am at the Assistance League building. The Club
has pie day, birthday celebrations, special theme days, guest speakers, and bingo. February
birthdays and Valentine's Day will be celebrated on February 14.
Commissioner Martinez reported salmon and fish meals have decreased each month. Assistant
Director of Recreation and Community Services (ADRCS) Ryan Wright said he will look into the
monthly menu. The City has a contract with Unified Nutrimeal who provides the meals for seniors
every day and must also follow the Los Angeles County health guidelines.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON
None
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the regular meeting minutes of January 4, 2018.
Tabled to the March 1, 2018 Senior Citizens Commission Meeting due to lack of a quorum.
2. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report of Recreation Supervisor
Report on Activities held in February 2018.
Recreation Supervisor (RS) Candice Cheung reported the AARP held a workshop on Driver Safety
in January with 89 participants in attendance. The workshop was very popular and will be offered
again in October 2018. Certified AARP volunteer tax aides will prepare 2017 income tax returns for
people 50 years of age and older every Thursday and Friday at no cost. Appointments are
available and filling up through April 12. Registration for the Chinese New Year Luncheon sold out
on January 12. The luncheon will be held on Friday, February 9 with a special invitation to the
Senior Citizens Commission.
II. Report on upcoming Activities for March 2018.
RS Cheung reported the free Senior Expo will be held on March 9. There will be vendor booths,
refreshments and a raffle.
b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director
ADRCS Wright reported the City will implement a new social networking platform for the public to
use. WeChat is a Chinese multi-purpose social media mobile application software used to
communicate with those who speak Chinese. ADRCS Wright announced Senior Citizen of the Year
nominations are open until Friday, February 16. The applications are available at the Community
Center and the criteria needed for the application is: 55+ years of age, City of Arcadia resident,
actively involved in volunteer work, and have made significant contributions to improve the
community. The nomination forms will be included in the March 1 packet to be reviewed by Senior
Commissioners. ADRCS Wright reported City offices will be closed Monday, February 19 in
observance of President's Day.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairperson Slemaker adjourned the meeting at 4:30pm to March 1, 2018 at 4:00pm in the
Arcadia Recreation Conference Room located at 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
By: COA1\/;\
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Chairperson Secretary