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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 6, 2019
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 Slemmon
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Anthony Leung, Joyce Platt, Donna Salter, Angie Slemaker
Edith Slemmon, and Dorothy Wadley
ABSENT: William Gleason and Ralph Martinez
A motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Slemaker, seconded by Commissioner Salter and
unanimously carried to excuse Commissioners Gleason and Martinez.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Slemmon reported the Bargain Box is doing great, good quality items are
donated and encourages everyone to stop by. The Bargain Box is open for business from 10am
to 3pm Wednesday through Saturday.
Commissioner Wadley reported the Friendship Club had a Mother's Day celebration in May with
a nice lunch from Panda Express. Gifts were handed out to the oldest and youngest mothers.
Commissioner Wadley reported a guest speaker from Methodist Hospital stopped by to talk
about nutrition.
Commissioner Leung reported patrons have mentioned the food is too salty. Director of
Recreation and Community Services (DRCS) Sara Somogyi said she would provide his
feedback to the vendor.
Vice-Chairperson Slemaker reported the Golden Age Club is doing well. The Golden Age Club
had 120 people attend in May. The Golden Age Club meets every Thursday at 11 am at the
Assistance League.
Chairperson Platt reported the Travelers Club is doing well. Chairperson Platt reported new
Officers for 2020 will be elected in June and installed at the end of the year to begin office in
January 2020. Chairperson Platt reported Mayor Verlato is doing an excellent job at Coffee with
the Mayor. The Mayor is very informative, and answers questions from the audience.
Chairperson Platt reported the Traveler's Club is doing well and participants are on trip at the
Lavender Festival. Chairperson Platt reported this will be her last meeting.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON
Council Member Tom Beck was happy to report the Rotary Senior Luncheon was very nice.
Council Member Beck reported Measure A passed. Measure A was an item on the June 4, 2019
ballot to maintain City services such as 9-1-1 emergency response times, home break-ins and
thefts, school and park police patrols, fire/paramedic services, and other City services. Measure
A requires all funds to be used in Arcadia and requires independent annual audits and public
reports to verify that funds are spent properly. Council Member Beck reported he is very
impressed with Mayor Verlato, who is not only the new Mayor of the City of Arcadia, she is also
a full-time attorney, mother of two, and finds the time to attend every event and meetings held.
Council Member Beck reported horse sales in Arcadia were held on Wednesday, June 5 at
Arcadia Santa Anita Park and the next horse sale event will take place on September 25.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular meeting minutes of May 2, 2019.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Commissioner Slemmon, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Slemaker and carried
on roll call vote to approve consent calendar item 1.a.
AYES: Commissioners Leung, Platt, Salter, Slemaker, Slemmon, and Wadley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Gleason and Martinez
ABSTAIN: None
2. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report of Recreation Supervisor
Report on Activities held in May 2019.
Assistant Recreation and Community Services Director (ARCSD) Candice Cheung reported the
Rotary Luncheon had over 300 people attend the event. On May 10, Mayor Verlato stopped by
the Community Center to play Mahjong with seniors. Everyone who attended Mahjong is looking
forward to play Mahjong with the Mayor each month. On May 10, the Community Center held
the Cinco de Mayo event with themed food and entertainment.
II. Report on Upcoming Activities for June 2019.
ARCSD Cheung reported Jungle Bunco will be held on June 7 at 12:30pm. On June 14, the
Annual Luau will be held at the Community Center. ARCSD Cheung thanked Chairperson Platt
for her service as Commissioner.
b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director
Director of Recreation and Community Services (DRCS) Sara Somogyi reported the Concert
and Movie series will begin Thursday, June 20. There will be seven weeks of concerts and
movies at City Hall West Lawn. Parking is free and a food truck will be there each week. DRCS
Somogyi reported the City resubmitted a multi-jurisdictional grant proposal for funds to help get
homeless individuals into rapid housing program. The City of Arcadia received a congratulatory
letter from the County of Los Angeles. The funds will cover a case manager, motel vouchers,
and rapid rehousing. The case manager will work part of the time in Arcadia and the other half
in South Pasadena. DRCS Somogyi also thanked Chairperson Platt for volunteering these past
few years and a pleasure to work with.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Platt adjourned the meeting at 4:52pm to August 1, 2019 4:00pm in the Arcadia
Recreation Conference Room located at 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
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