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Home My WebLink AboutSC Minutes: 04/07/22SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 7, 2022 SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Salter called the meeting to order at 4:00pm. 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. ReDort 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. I� l � ,0i►_ 1 Chairperson Donna - By: ecretary Gina Hernandez