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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 7, 2018
SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Platt called the meeting to order at 4:00pm in the Arcadia
Recreation Conference Room.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Gleason
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: William Gleason, Anthony Leung, Ralph Martinez, Joyce Platt,
Angie Slemaker
EXCUSED: John Dickey, Patsy Harbicht
A motion was made by Commissioner Gleason, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Slemaker and
unanimously carried to excuse Commissioners Dickey and Harbicht.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS
Vice-Chairperson Slemaker reported the Golden Age Club has up to 28 members in attendance
each week. The Club is doing well and Club members will celebrate birthdays on June 7 and a
potluck celebration for Father's Day. The Golden Age Club meets every Thursday, at 11 am at
the Assistance League in Arcadia.
Commissioner Gleason reported there are new members who have joined 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. The Men's Club meets Wednesdays at 8am at the Assistance League
in Acadia.
Chairperson Platt reported on upcoming trips: Coastal Train Ride & USS Midway on June 6,
Always Salsa Festival in Oxnard on July 29, Medieval Times on August 4, Santa Barbara Zoo on
August 9, Patsy Klein on September 9, and Route 66 on September 27. Chairperson Platt
reported Retired Lt. Colonel Robert Friend will be the guest speaker at the Travelers meeting on
June 22.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON - None
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular meeting minutes of May 3, 2018.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Vice-Chairperson Slemaker, seconded by Commissioner Gleason and carried on
roll call vote to approve consent calendar item 1.a.
AYES: Commissioners Gleason, Martinez, Platt, Slemaker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Dickey and Harbicht
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Leung
2. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report of Recreation Supervisor
Report on Activities held in May 2018.
Recreation Supervisor (RS) Candice Cheung reported on Thursday, May 17, Senior
Commissioner Platt and Recreation Supervisor, Candice Cheung attended the Older Americans
Recognition Day Awards Program. Arcadia resident and volunteer, Mary Hansen, was honored
as the City of Arcadia 2018 Senior of the Year. RS Cheung reported also on Thursday, May 17,
Arcadia Senior Services escorted 34 seniors to the Air Quality Management District Healthy
Living and Clean Air Fair at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Seniors attended a lecture on
air quality and participated in chair aerobics. RS Cheung reported Mahjong is becoming popular
and is now offered every Friday afternoon.
II. Report on Upcoming Activities June 2018.
RS Cheung said Bunco is a very popular event and encourages all seniors to attend. RS
Cheung reported Evening of Music will be held on Friday, June 15 with special entertainment
provided by the Darden Sisters.
b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director
Recreation and Community Services Director (RCSD) Sara Somogyi reported the Veteran's
Memorial is almost complete. The public is invited to attend the unveiling of the Arcadia
Veteran's Memorial on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 10am in front of the Arcadia Community
Center. The Veteran's Memorial was made possible through the generosity of the Rotary Club
of Arcadia and Arcadia resident Mary Hansen. RCSD Somogyi reported Concerts & Movies in
the Park will begin Thursday, June 28. RCSD Somogyi reported the Community Center parking
lot will be undergoing construction in the near future. RCSD Somogyi reported Youth Summer
Day Camp begins Monday, June 11 through August 10. The Day Camp at Wilderness Park
includes daily roundtrip transportation, arts, crafts, weekly excursion, and a camp t-shirt.
Summer Sports Camp begins Monday, July 23 through August 10. Sports Camp is a fun
atmosphere where campers learn the fundamentals of a variety of sports. Extended Care will be
available at Dana Middle School.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Platt adjourned the meeting at 4:40pm to August 2, 2018 at 4:00pm in the Arcadia
Recreation Conference Room located at 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
By:
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Chairperson Secretary