HomeMy WebLinkAboutSC Minutes: 01/07/21SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 7, 2021
SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER – Chairperson Salter called the meeting to order at 4:07pm via Zoom.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chairperson Salter
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Charlene Martinez, Ralph Martinez, Marilyn Mazone, Nilo Salazar,
Donna Salter
EXCUSED: Kathrynn Penny
A motion was made by Chairperson Salter seconded by Vice-Chairperson Mazone and
unanimously carried to excuse Commissioner Penny.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Assistant Director of Recreation and Community Services (ADRCS) Candice Cheung reported
there is a correction on the Agenda dated January 7, 2021. Under Adjournment, it states: The
Senior Citizen Commission will adjourn this meeting to April 1, 2021 at 4:00pm in the Recreation
Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. The correct information should have stated the
meeting will be virtual through Zoom. The second correction is under the Staff Report dated
January 7, 2021. It states 56 in attendance under Virtual Presentations. The correct number of
attendees was 52.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Salazar, representative of the Golden Age Club said he is doing well and is
hoping COVID-19 will end soon in order to be able to go outdoors. He hopes things will get back
to normal days so he can make future plans.
Commissioner R. Martinez, Member at Large, is doing well and is requesting vaccination
information be communicated as soon as the information is available.
Commissioner C. Martinez, representative of the Assistance League reported the Arcadia
Realtor Board donated a generous amount of money to the Assistance League. An artist
donated a picture worth over $4,000. Commissioner C. Martinez reported Operation School
Bell continues to serve the community by donating Old Navy gift cards to students to shop for
clothes. Operation School Bell also donated $100 gift cards to families. For the new year, they
are giving away 462 Staples gifts cards to schoolteachers and staff, including a personal note of
encouragement for each person. Commissioner C. Martinez reported the Bargain Box is
planning to open in February. Donations will be accepted at that time.
Chairperson Salter was happy to report she was the lucky iPad winner for the Silver Circle
drawing. Chairperson Salter reported Waste Management is no longer calling residents
regarding late trash pick-up. She hopes they will do so in the future.
Vice-Chairperson Mazone, representative of the Travelers Club reported the Travelers Club
continues to have virtual meetings. All trips have been canceled at this time, however there are
two trips lined up for 2021. The first one is scheduled on May 23, 2021 to the Pantages
Theater. The second trip is scheduled for July 22, 2021 to the Hilton Hotel for a Neil Diamond
Tribute. Vice-Chairperson Mazone reported a total of 245 membership fees were waived for
2021.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON
Council Member Tom Beck reported that Waste Management sent him an email notification
regarding the trash situation. Unfortunately, there are not enough drivers for trash pick-up due to
some of the drivers having COVID-19. He also received a notification from the City of Arcadia,
with the same notification indicating there will be a modified schedule each week for trash pick-
up.
Council Member Beck reported the next City Council Meeting will be held on January 19, 2021.
Council Member Beck said there is a new development project at the location by 150 N. Santa
Anita, north of Denny’s. Council Member Beck reported the project will have condominiums built
by Positive Investments. The project will include 319 living units with seven stories, and 170
parking spots. The building will take approximately two years before they commence
construction and about two years to complete it.
Council Member Beck reported in the near future a request for proposal will be sent out to build
townhomes at the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. This will take a few years to get started but the
proceeds can be used to pay down unfunded City liabilities.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular meeting minutes of October 1, 2020.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Commissioner R. Martinez, seconded by Commissioner C. Martinez and carried
on roll call vote to approve consent calendar item 2.a.
AYES: Commissioners R. Martinez, C. Martinez, Salter, Mazone, Salazar
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Penny
ABSTAIN: None
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report of Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Supervisor (RS) Gina Hernandez reported during the week of November 9, Senior
Services Staff delivered 42 gifts of gratitude to Arcadia Veterans for their time and services to
our Country. Everyone was in good spirits and happy to see familiar faces. On Wednesday,
November 25, 169 warm meals were distributed to Arcadia Seniors in a drive-thru manner. It
was great to see Community Center participants. Although it was a brief drive-thru, smiles were
abundant. On December 3, the Community Center held its first Drive-In Bingo event. There
were 50 participants registered and each sat inside their vehicles and played five bingo games.
The event was a success and participants said they can’t wait for the next Bingo events
scheduled for February 5, April 2, and June 11. RS Hernandez reported the Community Center
will have virtual presentations on the following dates: January 12, Home Fit; January 19, Sleep
Disorders; February 9, Fraud Watch. Pre-registration is required by calling the Community
Center.
b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director
Recreation and Community Services Director (RCSD) Sara Somogyi wished everyone a Happy
New Year and thanked everyone for participating in the Zoom meeting. RCSD Somogyi
reported the City of Arcadia is currently working with the County of Los Angeles and the rest of
the Country to hopefully get the COVID-19 vaccine to Arcadia soon. The COVID-19 vaccine is
only being administered to first responders at this time. RCSD Somogyi reported there is no
information on the COVID-19 vaccine or how it will be administered to seniors or the general
public. It will be handled through the Department of Health Services. RCSD Somogyi reported
the Recreation and Community Center staff have been trained as a Medical Point of Dispensing
Site by Los Angeles County. RCSD Somogyi said there is still no set date for the opening of the
Community Center, however, the department will continue to reach out to seniors and assist
with their shopping needs and any other services they inquire about.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Salter adjourned the meeting at 5:05pm to April 1, 2021 at 4:00pm via Zoom.
_________________________ By: _________________________
Chairperson Secretary
Donna Salter Gina Hernandez