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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSC Agenda: 11/04/2021CITY OF ARCADIA Senior Citizens Commission Regular Meeting Agenda U~ °FiF,cy y o �Atty ot� Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 4:00pm Location: Arcadia Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia 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. fi�C��Zri i� T ll� lti f lisz �i s�� (626) 574-5113. 48 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. &WINfzll (F,i� : 626-574- 5455) 72 1J\A�MfiH7,� ° CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Donna Salter, Chairperson Marilyn Mazone, Vice -Chairperson Michael Cao, Commission Member Charlene Martinez, Commission Member Kathrynn Penny, Commission Member Nilo Salazar, Commission Member Margaret Swope, 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 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. 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 7, 2021. 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 December 2, 2021 at 4:OOpm in the Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 7, 2021 SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Salter called the meeting to order at 4:OOpm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Swope ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Michael Cao, Charlene Martinez, Marilyn Mazone, Kathrynn Penny, Nilo Salazar, Donna Salter, and Margaret Swope EXCUSED: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Salazar reported the Golden Age Club held their meeting after a long pause. On October 28, the Club will be holding nominations for the new 2022 officers. Commissioner Salazar reported the Club will have a Halloween party with prizes and a light lunch. Commissioner Salazar reported Club member and Treasurer of 20 years, Toni Armenio, will be celebrating 100 years of age. Club members will have a special celebration for him in December. Commissioner Salazar said the Assistance League will be closed from December 19 through January 6. Commissioner Swope reported the Friendship Club has been meeting on Wednesdays. Members will be celebrating Halloween with pizza and refreshments. In November the Club will celebrate with Pollo Loco for their Thanksgiving celebration. In December, the Club will celebrate the holidays with food catered from Domenicos Restaurant. Commissioner Martinez reported the Assistance League Operation School Bell encourages literacy and reading and ensuring every child that comes through Operation School Bell gets to choose a book of their choice to take home and enjoy. There have been many book donations for all ages. Commissioner Martinez reported the Bargain Box is having their holiday boutique sale starting November 3 through November 6. There will be clothing, gifts, decorations, and lots of nice treasures. Chairperson Salter reported she donated blood at City of Hope for the Arcadia Police Association Blood Drive. She also reported the Las Alas met for the first time after a long pause. Vice -Chairperson Mazone reported the Travelers Club currently has 304 members signed up for 2021. In 2019 there were 436 members, and in 2018 there were 467 members. The Arcadia Travelers Club is working on promoting memberships for 2022. Vice -Chairperson Mazone reported the Travelers Club reported a job description is currently in the works for a Publicity Director to promote the Travelers Club and a job description is currently in the works. Vice -Chairperson Mazone escorted a trip to Balboa Park in San Diego on September 29. It was a long but fun day. After the park, everyone enjoyed a city tour which included the Gaslight District, Petco Stadium, the Midway Aircraft Carrier, Barrio Logan, and a few more places. Vice - Chairperson Mazone reported on October 14, there will be a chocolate tour where members will enjoy different samples of chocolate goodies. On October 27, members will get to experience their own chef in a restored Italian home in little Italy. Commissioner Cao reported he donated blood at City of Hope for the Arcadia Police Association Blood Drive. He said he is proud to have donated and thanked Mayor Pro Tern Paul Cheng for informing everyone about the blood drive. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON Mayor Pro Tern Paul Cheng thanked those who donated blood. He reported Timothy Peabody was released from the hospital. The Arcadia Police Department staff plans to move forward with the blood donation. Timonthy Peabody is in need of O negative blood. Mayor Pro Tem Cheng reported the City Council made a motion in regards to the tiny shelter project issue at their last meeting. City Council have identified issues such as the concern for those who may be at risk of becoming homeless, the anti -camping ordinance that will be enforced, and a true census of homeless people in Arcadia, which will be conducted in six months. The purpose of the census is to have a more accurate number of individuals experiencing homelessness in Arcadia. Mayor Pro Tern Cheng reported within six months, the City will also be looking to partner up with organizations other than Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA). City Council will also be looking to partner up with other cities as well, cities who have actually done work and provided shelters for homelessness. The last step would be to inform the community with an update and more accurate data. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular meeting minutes of September 2, 2021. RPcnmmPndPd Action- Approve It was moved by Commissioner Cao, seconded by Vice -Chairperson Mazone and unanimously carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.a. AYES: Cao, Martinez, Mazone, Salter, and Swope NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Penny, Salazar 3. REGULAR ITEMS a. Guest Speaker, Lt. Colonel, US Air force (Ret) David Worley from Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) Commissioner Cao invited guest speaker, Colonel Worley to introduce organization Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude is one of the largest nonprofit organizations for hands-on volunteerism in support of Veterans and first responders. MOWW has paired up with Operation Gratitude to help assemble and provide care packages in support of Military, Veterans, and first responder communities. Volunteers assemble care packages at a main facility and will ship them to deployed troops or hand deliver packages to other organizations who also contribute and volunteer their time to the cause. Colonel Worley offered to donate care packages to Arcadia Veterans. Packages vary depending on the donations received, including inspiring letters from children. Assistant Director of Recreation and Community Services (ADRCS) Candice Cheung thanked Colonel Worley for stopping by and for offering to donate care packages for the Veterans Lunch event on November 10. b. Report of Recreation Supervisor Recreation Supervisor (RS) Gina Hernandez reported the Arcadia Community Center ballroom partition wall project is complete. The ballroom is now open for vaccinated seniors to enjoy lunch indoors. RS Hernandez reported on September 17, the western themed drive -through lunch event was held. Participants received a packed lunch, dessert, beverage, and a surprise goodie bag. The Arcadia Rotary Club assisted by putting together all the goodie bags. RS Hernandez reported there were 17 participants in attendance for Walk & Talk on September 22. Everyone walked from the Community Center to Le Meridien Hotel for a special tour of the hotel main lobby, restaurant, bar, patio, event ballroom, the history of every artwork on the walls, and the hotels model rooms. RS Hernandez reported the Bingo event was held for the first time in a very long time with 52 happy participants. It was good to see the crowd with all of their good luck charms enjoying themselves. Mahjong will be back starting October 8 with limited space. The Boo Bash event will be held on October 29, with food, games, music, and a costume contest. RS Hernandez was happy to report the ticket sales for the Senior Lunch Program has been picking up. Proof of vaccination is now required in order to eat indoors. Those who do not have proof of vaccination or have not been vaccinated may have lunch in the patio area. RS Hernandez reported the senior clubs will be advertised in the monthly newsletter starting with the November 2021 Connection. c. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director ADRCS Cheung reported there will be a homeless census count within the next six months in the City of Arcadia. The City will be working closely with Arcadia Police Department, Arcadia Fire Department, and Foothill Unity will help provide lunch meals. ADRCS Cheung said the plan is to go out and get to know those experiencing homelessness, ask questions, make them feel comfortable with staff, and provide gift cards or goodies to keep them engaged. City departments are working out the logistics to be prepared for this project. ADRCS Cheung talked about the upcoming Veterans Lunch event on Wednesday, November 10, which will include a tour of the facility followed by a tour of the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage. Veterans will receive a complimentary lunch. ADRCS Cheung reported the City will be honoring local veterans by offering a free Veterans lawn sign. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Salter adjourned the meeting at 4:45pm to November 4, 2021 at 4:OOpm in the Arcadia Recreation Conference Room located at 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. as Chairperson Donna Salter Secretary Gina Hernandez STAFF REPORT Recreation and Community Services Department DATE: November 4, 2021 TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Senior Citizen Commission FROM: Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation and Community Services Submitted by Gina Hernandez, Recreation Supervisor SUBJECT: Senior Services, Programs and Activities for October 2021 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 Gift The gift shop provides a venue for senior crafters to sell their 115 Visitors creations and allows the community to purchase one -of -a -kind Monthly Revenue Shop items at a great price. $473 Information & This program assists seniors and their families with issues that Referral Intakes affect their quality of life by providing information and referral that 17 address their daily living concerns. Pool Room Three pool tables are available Monday through Friday from 223 7:30am-4:30pm. A nutritious meal is provided Monday -Friday for senior citizens. Senior Nutrition For many seniors, this is the only hot meal they have on a daily 1,052 Program basis. On Thursdays, Elkjon Combo plays delightful music for Average/Day 48 the seniors during their lunch time. Exercise plays a vital role in health and wellness. Classes include Classes line dance, cardio plus, and Zumba. These courses contribute to 614 bone density improvement, increased muscle strength, flexibility, the reduction of stress, and improved cardio. Table Table Tennis is available Monday -Friday, from 10:30am-3:30pm. Tennis Seniors have the opportunity to drop in and play to gain exercise 29 and socialization. On Fridays, Seniors can come and play Mahjong in person once Mahjong again. All Mahjong equipment is included for seniors to check out 32 at the front desk. Mahjong is played every Friday from 1-3pm. Every Wednesday at 10am, seniors join a staff member for a Walk & Talk short, leisure walk around the Community Center and 23 surrounding areas. Monthly Monthly bus passes can be mailed to seniors to provide a way for seniors to purchase their pass. The monthly bus pass is $5 per 14 Bus Passes month. Weekly Movie Movies are shown on a theater size screen every Wednesday. 50 Average/Week 12 Notary Notary services are limited to three signatures or thirty minutes Services per appointment every 2nd and 4tn Tuesday of each month by 12 appointment. Every Wednesday, the local ambassador from the Veteran Peer Access Network is at the Community Center to help connect any Veteran Peer Veteran and their family members to various services from 9am- Access Network 1 pm. Ambassador Matthew Castillo is the representative for LA 3 County Supervisory District 5 and assists the Veteran seniors with mental health treatment, substance abuse support, temporary and permanent housing, and much more. Support services include registering members for trips, signing up Meeting: 47 Arcadia new members, and handling the club's correspondence. A Passes Sold: 69 Travelers Club monthly club meeting is held at the Community Center to discuss Passengers: 45 Total: 161 future trips and provide a social gathering. The Senior Monday Dance is back! On October 18 the Monday Dance Community Center welcomed 64 dancers. Live music by Linda 64 Herman, and Elkjon Combo will be provided the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30pm. On Saturday, October 23, the Community Center held its 8th Annual Craft Fair Annual Craft Fair with 37 sold out booths. There were many 450 seasonal items, craft demos, live music, and raffle prizes. On Friday, October 29, 61 Seniors attended the annual Boo Bash Boo Bash to enjoy games, win prizes, participate in the costume contest, 61 enjoy a delicious lunch and be with their fellow seniors. Prizes were given out, music played, and all had a great time. TOTAL Cumulative of programs, services, and special events 2,920 Connection Total number of monthly newsletters distributed this month 600 OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS On Thursdays, beginning October 21,Toni DiGiovanni from the Elkjon Combo band stopped by to sing during the senior lunch hour. Everyone enjoyed and appreciated the entertainment. Toni will be stopping by every Thursday. On Saturday, October 23, the Community Center held its Annual Craft Fair with 37 sold out booths. There were many seasonal items, craft demos, live music and raffle prizes. Over 450 people stopped by to shop and browse. Crafters were happy with their sales and said it was the best craft fair by far!