HomeMy WebLinkAboutSC Minutes: 01/06/22SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 7, 2022
SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Salter called the meeting to order at 4:OOpm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Penny
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Michael Cao, Charlene Martinez, Marilyn Mazone, Kathrynn Penny,
Nilo Salazar, Donna Salter, and Margaret Swope
ABSENT: NONE
EXCUSED: NONE
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS
Vice -Chairperson Mazone reported the Travelers Club held a board meeting on March 17 and
their General meeting will be held on March 25. Vice -Chairperson Mazone reported on
upcoming trips. On April 9, members will be attending The Pageant of Our Lord. On April 14,
members will be traveling to see Alpacas and lunch at Knotts Berry Farm. On April 26, members
will visit the Los Angeles Police Museum in Highland Park and lunch at Tam O'Shanter. On May
21, Vice -Chairperson will be escorting a trip to the Broadway Theater District in downtown Los
Angeles. On May 26, members will have a guided tour of Valley Relics Museum in Van Nuys.
Commissioner Cao reported March 30, 1933, was the first time Doctor's Day was celebrated.
Commissioner Cao asked everyone to please remember to thank those who work in the
healthcare field, they appreciate words of kindness. Commissioner Cao reported Methodist
Hospital is looking to hire healthcare workers from nurses to technicians. Commissioner Cao
said hospitals need staff and are offering referral bonuses.
Commissioner Swope reported the Friendship Club is having its yearly Easter bonnet contest
at their next meeting. Prizes will be awarded to winners. Commissioner Swope reported an
Arcadia Police Officer and K-9 will be presenting at their club in the next few weeks.
Commissioner Salazar reported the club celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a light lunch and
refreshments. Club members are enjoying group singing and 10-minute exercise breaks.
Everyone looks forward to these each week.
Commissioner Penny brought information for Mayor Pro Tern Paul Cheng for the senior citizen
outreach. Recreation and Community Services Director (RCSD) Sara Somogyi responded she
will provide the information to Mayor Pro Tern Cheng.
Chairperson Salter reported she was happy to volunteer with Dancing through the Decades
event and she is looking forward to working less and volunteering more at the Community
Center with events.
Commissioner Martinez reported the Assistance League had a guest speaker from Foothill
Unity Center who talked about all the donations they receive and able to provide assistance to
those in need. In March, the Assistance League held a playdate where members enjoyed a
picnic and the choice of going for a hike or participate in enjoyable activities. Commissioner
Martinez reported the Bargain Box will be closed during spring break.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON - None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular meeting minutes of March 3, 2022
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved Commissioner Cao, seconded by Chairperson Salter, and unanimously carried on
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.a.
AYES:
Cao, Martinez, Mazone, Penny, Salter, Salazar, and Swope
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report of Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Supervisor (RS) Gina Hernandez reported on past and upcoming events. On March
22, the Billiard Tournament was held at the Community Center. Twelve seniors took part in a
single elimination 8-ball tournament. The winners were, Grover Vega in first place, Jerry Phung
in second place, and Yuri Cortes in third place. Each winner received a gift card and bragging
rights for the year. On April 5, an educational and entertaining afternoon was enjoyed at the
Community Center with guest, Ray Briggs. Ray Briggs is the Associate Professor of Music at
California State University Long Beach who gave a glimpse into the early days of jazz music to
how it has changed. Professor Briggs had a talented piano accompanist, Amy Rowe, who is a
professor of piano at Pasadena Conservatory. AARP Tax Volunteers are working hard every
Thursday and Friday of each week to process tax returns. AARP volunteers will only be
available until Friday, April 15. RS Hernandez informed everyone classes for spring session will
begin the week of April 11. RC Hernandez was happy to report the Mahjong program is
available every Friday as free play from 1 to 3pm at the Community Center. Mahjong has
become extremely popular there will now be a class available for adults to learn how to play the
game during the summer session. RS Hernandez reported the senior Monday dance program is
picking up with approximately 165 people attending each month. On Friday, April 1, seniors
enjoyed an early evening event, the Spring Fling Masquerade Ball. Guests enjoyed an Italian
dinner and a live DJ who had everyone dancing until the end of the event. The Luau event has
sold out and will take place on April 22. RS Hernandez reminded everyone the Temple City
High School Brighter Side Singers will be performing for seniors on Tuesday, April 26, at
1:30pm. Lastly, the Cinco de Mayo event on May 5 is almost sold out.
b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director
RCSD Somogyi reported City staff presented on homelessness and the homeless five point
plan at the City Council meeting on March 15. RCSD Somogyi talked about funds about the
Homelessness Prevention and Diversion Program and contracting three full-time case
managers. The City will send out a request for proposal for Case Management and Housing
Navigation services on April 11.
RCSD Somogyi reported Supervisor, Emily Buchanan, will be on leave until August 2022. Alma
Villasenor will be Acting Recreation Supervisor until Emily's return. RCSD Somogyi reported
Project Specialist, Kathy Bernal will be retiring in May. Kathy has been employed with the City
for over 20 years. Program Specialist, Pat Lukas will also be retiring in June after 30 years with
the City.
RCSD Somogyi reported at the next Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 19, City Council will be
reorganized with new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern which will only be in place from April through
November.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Salter adjourned the meeting at 4:47pm to May 5, 2022, at 4:OOpm at the
Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
By:
C airperson Secretary
Donna Salter Gina Hernandez