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Home My WebLink AboutSC Agenda: 01/07/2021CITY OF ARCADIA Senior Citizens Commission Regular Meeting Agenda C� 0 Po�0aalq of4�d Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 4:00pm Location: Virtual Meeting COVID-19 NOTICE As part of the City of Arcadia's COVID-19 transmission mitigation efforts, Arcadia Senior Citizens Commission Meetings are closed to the public. Pursuant to Executive Order N-25-20 and the Brown Act, the Arcadia Senior Citizens Commission will meet virtually. The public is welcome to listen to Arcadia Senior Citizens Commission by calling 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID:95550490450, Passcode: 003492. How to Submit Public Comment: Citizens who wish to submit public comment may do so using one of the following methods. Public comment is limited to the time and words allotted, 1. Email: Please submit your comments via email to ccheung(a_arcadiaca.gov so that it is received at least 30 minutes prior to the posted meeting time. Your email must be 300 words or less. 2. Phone: A conference line has been established for public comment. Your call will be recognized in the order it was received. Please keep your phone on MUTE until you are recognized for public comment. Conference Line: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 955 5049 0450 Passcode:003492 Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the Recreation and Community Services at (626) 574-5113. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. #K9 0tDdN (;*Ai_11-11)) null 5t a 5159IWtH)�_l R RIVEfJi�ftR�l t�MA ktX`7�1G*lit (tIMM M9W.10r.]W, i fC�� rARi� 411 1 Oi a, �i s�3 (626) 574-5113. ijn'-Fn:�A-u 48 ��lil��J��A�iXa Pursuant to the City of Arcadia's Language Access Services Policy, limited -English proficient speakers who require translation services in order to participate in a meeting may request the use of a volunteer or professional translator by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (626) 574-5455 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. afRaf1L(*2iA : 626-574- 5455) i�1�f�1 72 /1\A -,t i� ° Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Senior Citizen Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Arcadia Recreation Department, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia, California, during normal business hours. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Donna Salter, Chairperson Marilyn Mazone, Vice -Chairperson Charlene Martinez, Commission Member Ralph Martinez, Commission Member Kathrynn Penny, Commission Member Nilo Salazar, Commission Member SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) Any individual wishing to speak before the Senior Citizen Commission is limited to five (5) minutes per person, unless waived by the Senior Citizen Commission. Under the Brown Act, the Senior Citizen Commission is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter may automatically be referred to staff for appropriate response or action or may be placed on the agenda of a future meeting. REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSIONERS REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON 2. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Commission, staff, or the public request that a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action. a. Approve the regular meeting minutes of October 1, 2020. Recommended Action: Approve 3. REGULAR ITEMS a. Report of Recreation Supervisor b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director ADJOURNMENT The Senior Citizen Commission will adjourn this meeting to April 1, 2021 at 4:OOpm in the Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 1, 2020 SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER — Recreation Supervisor (RS) Gina Hernandez called the meeting to order at 4:06pm in the Arcadia Recreation Conference Room. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Salter ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Charlene Martinez, Ralph Martinez, Marilyn Mazone, Kathrynn Penny, Nilo Salazar, Donna Salter EXCUSED: William Gleason and Dorothy Wadley A motion was made by Commissioner Salter seconded by Commissioner Penny and unanimously carried to excuse Commissioners Gleason and Wadley. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Mazone made a motion to nominate Commissioner Salter as Chairperson, seconded by Commissioner Penny. Commissioner Salter accepted the nomination and the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Mazone made a motion to nominate herself as Vice -Chairperson, seconded by Commissioner Salter. Commissioner Mazone accepted the nomination and the motion carried unanimously. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Charlene Martinez introduced herself as the Assistance League representative. Commissioner Martinez reported the Bargain Box will be opening on October 7, 2020 from 10am to 1 pm. The Bargain Box will follow modifications and guidelines. Donations to the Bargain Box will not be accepted until Tuesday, October 13. Commissioner Ralph Martinez introduced himself as Member at Large. Commissioner Martinez reported how one should utilize their daylight savings time during Covid. Write notes to friends, call them instead of texting or emailing, help your nearest and dearest organization by donating your time. Vice -Chairperson Marilyn Mazone, representative of the Travelers Club. Vice -Chairperson Mazone reported the Travelers Club meetings take place once per month through Zoom. Vice - Chairperson Mazone reported that club members are being called and checked on each month. Vice -Chairperson Mazone reported there is a tentative Neil Diamond trip planned for December 19 at the Hilton in Costa Mesa, she will have more details at a later date regarding modifications and guidelines for this trip. Commissioner Kathrynn Penny introduced herself, she has been working for the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks for 20 years. Commissioner Penny was previously a music teacher at a catholic school and said she is happy to be part of the Senior Citizens Commission. Commissioner Nilo Salazar, introduced himself as representative of the Golden Age Club. Commissioner Salazar reported there are currently no activities at the moment for his club, he hopes to meet everyone in person soon. Chairperson Donna Salter reported she has lived in Arcadia for 35 years and is also a member of Las Salas, Assistance League. Chairperson Salter is ready to volunteer her time at the Bargain Box once it opens. Commissioner Salter reported the Aquatic Center in Pasadena is now open, enjoys water aerobics, and takes walks at the Rose Bowl. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON Council Member Tom Beck welcomed new Commissioners Salazar and Penny. The next City Council Meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 6, where water and sewer rates will be discussed. Council Member Beck reported Arcadia residents will see an increase in their water bill. He also reported the City is very fortunate to be able to buy water when it goes on sale. Council Member Beck reported a third of Arcadia businesses may fail and encourages everyone to keep using Arcadia businesses. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular meeting minutes of March 5, 2020. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Vice -Chairperson Mazone, seconded by Chairperson Salter and carried on roll call vote to approve consent calendar item 2.a. AYES: Commissioners R. Martinez, Mazone, Salter NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Gleason and Wadley ABSTAIN: Commissioners C. Martinez, Penny, Salazar 3. REGULAR ITEMS a. Report of Recreation Supervisor Recreation Supervisor (RS) Gina Hernandez reported things have been very different and the Recreation and Community Services Department has been closed since March 2020 due to Covid-19. All events have been canceled such as the Hollywood Bowl trip, Senior Cultural Day, Boo Bash, Breakfast with Santa, and the Snow Festival. RS Hernandez reported the Department is looking into having a special day for Veteran's Day Recognition and Thanksgiving. The department is finalizing logistics. More information will be available online. RS Hernandez reported there will be a Senior Drive -In Car Bingo at the Arcadia Community Center Parking Lot on Thursday, December 3 at 10am with one household per vehicle and Family Drive-in Bingo on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 10am. Registration begins Monday, October 5, 2020. b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director Assistant Director of Recreation and Community Services (ADRCS) Candice Cheung reported the Department has been receiving donations such as gloves, face masks, and face shields which are distributed to the Arcadia Police and Arcadia Fire Departments. ADRCS Cheung reported the City of Arcadia was the first City in Los Angeles County to offer a Summer Day Camp following COVID-19 modifications with a limit of 60 participants. Each week campers enjoyed arts & crafts, lawn games, archery, performing arts, fitness, brain games, wacky Wednesday and more. ADRCS Cheung reported many of the Recreation staff volunteered at Foothill Unity Distribution Centers in Pasadena and Monrovia, assisting with food distribution to seniors and families. ADRCS Cheung reported Fall Virtual Classes are available and customers may register online. ADRCS Cheung reported the Arcadia Fire Department will continue to monitor the Bobcat Fire progress and future updates will be available on the City's website. ADRCS Cheung reported on Homelessness grants. The City of Arcadia was awarded three different grants for a total of $380,000. The City Council accepted the grant. The first grant is the Homeless Plan Implementation Grant for a total of $186,500. The second grant is the Homeless Prevention and Diversion Program for a total of $43,500. The third grant is for the Homeless Resource Hub for a total of 150,000. ADRCS Cheung informed everyone there will be a free Resource Hub located at Par 3 Gold Course in November. There will be showers, laundry facility, food, on-site case managers, resources for housing, and more. ADRCS Cheung reported the Recreation Department has taken the lead on food donations. The Recreation Department has set up Meal Train where Arcadia residents and business owners can thank the Fire Department for their continued efforts during the Bobcat Fire. Some residents were very generous as to provide lunch to all City employees for their continued effort during Covid-19 and the Bobcat Fire. ADJOURNMENT RS Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 4:47pm to January 7, 2021 at 4:OOpm in the Arcadia Recreation Conference Room located at 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. Chairperson Donna Salter Secretary Gina Hernandez DATE: January 7, 2021 STAFF REPORT Recreation and Community Services Department TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Senior Citizen Commission Ap FROM: Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation and Community Services 196 Submitted by: Gina Hernandez, Recreation Supervisor SUBJECT: SENIOR SERVICES, PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES October, November & December 2020 Arcadia Senior Services play an integral part in the wellness of the senior community. The multitude of programs, services, and activities offered supports the healthy and independent lifestyle of the participants. A brief description with program attendance is listed below. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ATTENDANCE On Monday and Tuesday, November 9 and 10, 28 Senior Veterans Day Veterans received a home delivery of goodies, certificates, City Recognition pins, balloons and a visit from City Staff in honor of their service 32 to various United States military branches. On Wednesday, November 25, 169 Seniors drove through the Thanksgiving Arcadia Community Center to pick up a traditional Thanksgiving Luncheon meal catered by Fresh Gourmet. It was nice to see so many 169 familiar faces. On Thursday, December 3, 50 Seniors enjoyed the Drive -In Drive -In Bingo Bingo at the Community Center. Everyone received five game 50 sheets, highlighters, hand sanitizer and a snack. A few lucky winners drove away with a gift card. On Wednesday, December 23, 150 Seniors drove through the Holiday Brunch Arcadia Community Center to pick up a Holiday meal with all the 150 fixings catered by Fresh Gourmet. It was nice to see their smiles when they saw Santa! Exercise plays a vital role in health and wellness. Virtual classes Classes include line dance, cardio plus, and Zumba. These virtual courses 658 contribute to bone density improvement, increased muscle strength, flexibility, the reduction of stress, and improved cardio. Recreation Staff make wellness calls to seniors to chat with them, Senior Wellness see how they are doing, and ask if they need any type of Calls assistance or resource. Seniors look forward to calls and have 1,050 developed a great relationship with staff. In the past three months there have been 1,050 phone calls made to seniors. Monthly Monthly senior bus passes can be mailed to seniors to provide a Bus Passes hassle -free way for residents to purchase their pass. The monthly 6 bus pass is $5 per month. On Tuesday, December 15, 21 seniors participated in a virtual presentation on Alzheimer's Research Update. On December 22 Virtual 31 seniors participated in the virtual presentation on Keeping 56 Presentations your Brain Healthy. Both presentations were led by Alzheimer's Los Angeles at UCLA. TOTAL Cumulative of programs, services, and special events 2,171 Connection Total number of monthly newsletters distributed this month 400