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Senior Citizens Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 4:00pm
Location: Arcadia Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
Michael Cao, Chairperson
Marilyn Mazone, Vice-Chairperson
Charlene Martinez, Commission Member
Kathrynn Penny, Commission Member
Nilo Salazar, Commission Member
Donna Salter, 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
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 July 7, 2022
Recommended Action: Approve
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Arcadia Fire Department, Community Connect Program
b. Report of Recreation Supervisor
c. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director
ADJOURNMENT
The Senior Citizen Commission will adjourn this meeting to September 1, 2022, at 4:00pm in the
Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 7, 2022
SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER – Commissioner Salter called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Salazar
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Michael Cao, Charlene Martinez, Marilyn Mazone, Kathrynn Penny,
Nilo Salazar, Donna Salter, and Margaret Swope
ABSENT: None
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Commissioner Salter made a motion to nominate Commissioner Cao as Chairperson, seconded
by Commissioner Swope. Commissioner Cao accepted the nomination and the motion carried
unanimously. Commissioner Penny made a motion to nominate Commissioner Mazone as Vice-
Chairperson seconded by Commissioner Salter. Commissioner Mazone accepted the nomination
and the motion carried unanimously.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Martinez reported the Assistance League has a new committee, they are Day of
Service and their first meeting will be held on August 7. The first Day of Service meeting will be
a mock baby shower where everyone will bring baby items and play baby shower games.
During the meeting they will fill backpacks with baby supplies. Commissioner Martinez will
announce future meeting dates.
Commissioner Salter said she was happy to be Chairperson for the past two years,
Commissioner Salter reported the trees on Baldwin Avenue across from the Arboretum need
trimming as the public has to walk on the street because they are overgrown.
Vice-Chairperson Mazone reported the Travelers Club had over 400 members in 2019. The
Club currently has a little over 300 members. Vice-Chairperson reported the Travelers Club will
be celebrating their 40th Anniversary on Friday, September 23. Members can bring a guest.
Tickets are on sale now, and available at the Travel Office during their normal business hours.
Commissioner Swope reported the Friendship Club is doing well, everyone enjoyed pizza at
their last meeting, and celebrated Father’s Day with lunch from Panda Express in June.
Commissioner Swope asked if there was assistance for seniors who need help filling out
insurance forms. Assistant Director of Recreation and Community Services (ADRCS) Candice
Cheung responded seniors can meet with a Recreation Coordinator at the Community Center
and they can help a senior, however, at this times we can refer seniors to Recreation Supervisor
(RS) Gina Hernandez.
Commissioner Salazar thanked ADRCS Cheung for providing clarification on the parking ticket
his wife received last month. Commissioner Salazar reported the Golden Senior Club celebrated
Fourth of July on July 7. Commissioner Salazar reminded his Club members to register for the
Beach Trip on August 19. Commissioner Salazar reported there was an attorney guest speaker
at the Club who presented on living trusts, wills, probate, taxes, and more.
Chairperson Cao thanked everyone for voting for him as Chairperson. Chairperson Cao was
happy to report that effective July 1, 2022, Methodist Hospital has transferred and is officially
called USC Arcadia Hospital. Chairperson Cao said it is a very exciting time for everyone
because there will be a university level hospital in Arcadia. The hospital will have access to
more USC specialists of Keck School of Medicine, additional equipment, USC staff, and much
more.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON
None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular meeting minutes of June 2, 2022
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Commissioner Salazar and unanimously
carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.a.
AYES: Cao, Martinez, Mazone, Salter, Salazar, and Swope
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Penny
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report of Recreation Supervisor
ADRCS Cheung reported on behalf of Recreation Supervisor, Gina Hernandez. During the
month of June, the weekly movie attendance was 70. There were two different seminars, on
June 16 a representative from Metro presented on Tap Cards, Metro Micro, riding tips, and
safety on public transportation. On June 28, a Zoom webinar took place with Orthopedic
Surgeon, Dr. Hindoyan from Methodist Hospital. Bingo was held on June 17, with a light lunch
and prizes. The senior beach trip was a fun filled event and participants are excited to go back
on August 19 for a second trip.
b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director
Recreation and Community Services Director (RCSD) Sara Somogyi reported there is now an
independent non-profit organization called Arcadia Parks Foundation. For information on the
foundation, please visit their website at www.arcadiaparks.org. Through their website you can
purchase a membership or tickets for their upcoming Parks Gala on September 16. There is
also an opportunity to purchase a brick for Newcastle Park. Raymond Cheng is the President,
Chery Plotkin, Treasurer, and Alton Wang, Secretary. You can meet them at Concerts in the
Park on Thursdays where they have a booth.
RCSD Somogyi was happy to report the City of Arcadia received a grant for Land and Water
Conservation Funds in the amount of $2.2 million. There were only two cities in Los Angeles
County who received grants and the City of Arcadia was one of them. The grant will be for
Newcastle Park to construct and renovate the park, including a new playground, pickleball
courts, walking path, restrooms, and so much more.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Salter adjourned the meeting at 4:56pm to August 4, 2022, at 4:00pm at the
Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
_________________________ By: _________________________
Chairperson Secretary
Michael Cao Gina Hernandez
DATE: August 4, 2022
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 July 2022
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
Shop
The gift shop provides a venue for senior crafters to sell their
creations and allows the community to purchase one-of-a-kind
items at a great price.
120 Visitors
Monthly Revenue
$192
Information &
Referral Intakes
This program assists seniors and their families with issues that
affect their quality of life by providing information and referral that
address their daily living concerns.
11
Billiard Room Three pool tables are available Monday through Friday from
7:30am-4:30pm for seniors to enjoy and make new friends. 347
Blood Pressure
Check
Free blood pressure check is available for our senior patrons
every month on Tuesdays, from 10-11am in the Community
Center Billiard Room.
18
Senior Nutrition
Program
A nutritious meal is provided Monday-Friday for senior citizens.
For many seniors, this is the only hot meal they have daily.
1,251
Average/Day 66
Classes
Exercise plays a vital role in health and wellness. Classes
include line dance, cardio plus, and Zumba. These courses
contribute to bone density improvement, increased muscle
strength, flexibility, the reduction of stress, and improved cardio.
1,792
Table
Tennis
Summer Table Tennis is available Monday-Friday, from 8:30am-
3:30pm. Seniors could drop in and play to gain exercise and
socialization.
65
Lions
Sight
The Lions Sight program is offered in conjunction with the
Arcadia Lions Club. The program offers low-income seniors with
free vision care. Prospective clients are screened by senior
services staff that make the necessary arrangements for the
service.
2
Mahjong
Mahjong is a game of Chinese origin usually played by four
people with 144 tiles that are drawn and discarded until a player
secures a winning hand. Mahjong meets every Friday at 1pm.
92
Monday
Dance
Monday Dance is held the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Monday of every
month. This program provides a good element for senior
participants and has a good ratio of male and female dancers.
79
Dial A Ride
Monthly
Bus Pass
Dial A Ride bus passes are sold at the Community Center and
can also be mailed to seniors. Bus passes are $5 per month. 18
Legal
Assistance
The Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles Organization
is available once a month at the Community Center to provide
seniors with legal insight
4
Notary
Services
Notary services are limited to three signatures or thirty minutes
per appointment every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. 6
Coffee with
the Mayor
On the third Tuesday of the month, seniors listen and chat with
the Mayor about City issues and topics of personal interest. 55
Weekly
Movie
New movie releases or classic movies are shown on a theater
size screen every Wednesday for free. 44
Patriotic
Picnic
On Friday, July 1, seniors enjoyed the yearly patriotic picnic
event. There were games, prizes, lunch, refreshments, music,
and fun.
110
Arcadia
Travelers Club
Support services include registering members for trips, signing
up new members, and handling the club’s correspondence. A
monthly club meeting is held at the Community Center to discuss
future trips and provide a social gathering.
Meeting: 70
Passes Sold: 74
Passengers: 163
Total: 307
TOTAL Cumulative of programs, services, and special events 4,321
Connection Total number of monthly newsletters distributed this month 1,800
JULY HIGHLIGHT
On Friday, July 1, seniors enjoyed the yearly patriotic picnic event. There were games, prizes, lunch,
refreshments, music, and fun.