HomeMy WebLinkAboutSC Minutes: 10/01/2020SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 1, 2020
SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER — Recreation Supervisor (RS) Gina Hernandez called the meeting to order at
4:06pm in the Arcadia Recreation Conference Room.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Salter
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Charlene Martinez, Ralph Martinez, Marilyn Mazone, Kathrynn Penny,
Nilo Salazar, Donna Salter
EXCUSED: William Gleason and Dorothy Wadley
A motion was made by Commissioner Salter seconded by Commissioner Penny and
unanimously carried to excuse Commissioners Gleason and Wadley.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Commissioner Mazone made a motion to nominate Commissioner Salter as Chairperson,
seconded by Commissioner Penny. Commissioner Salter accepted the nomination and the
motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Mazone made a motion to nominate herself as
Vice -Chairperson, seconded by Commissioner Salter. Commissioner Mazone accepted the
nomination and the motion carried unanimously.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Charlene Martinez introduced herself as the Assistance League representative.
Commissioner Martinez reported the Bargain Box will be opening on October 7, 2020 from
10am to 1 pm. The Bargain Box will follow modifications and guidelines. Donations to the
Bargain Box will not be accepted until Tuesday, October 13.
Commissioner Ralph Martinez introduced himself as Member at Large. Commissioner Martinez
reported how one should utilize their daylight savings time during Covid. Write notes to friends,
call them instead of texting or emailing, help your nearest and dearest organization by donating
your time.
Vice -Chairperson Marilyn Mazone, representative of the Travelers Club. Vice -Chairperson
Mazone reported the Travelers Club meetings take place once per month through Zoom. Vice -
Chairperson Mazone reported that club members are being called and checked on each month.
Vice -Chairperson Mazone reported there is a tentative Neil Diamond trip planned for December
19 at the Hilton in Costa Mesa, she will have more details at a later date regarding modifications
and guidelines for this trip.
Commissioner Kathrynn Penny introduced herself, she has been working for the City of Los
Angeles Recreation and Parks for 20 years. Commissioner Penny was previously a music
teacher at a catholic school and said she is happy to be part of the Senior Citizens Commission.
Commissioner Nilo Salazar, introduced himself as representative of the Golden Age Club.
Commissioner Salazar reported there are currently no activities at the moment for his club, he
hopes to meet everyone in person soon.
Chairperson Donna Salter reported she has lived in Arcadia for 35 years and is also a member
of Las Salas, Assistance League. Chairperson Salter is ready to volunteer her time at the
Bargain Box once it opens. Commissioner Salter reported the Aquatic Center in Pasadena is
now open, enjoys water aerobics, and takes walks at the Rose Bowl.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON
Council Member Tom Beck welcomed new Commissioners Salazar and Penny. The next City
Council Meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 6, where water and sewer rates will be
discussed. Council Member Beck reported Arcadia residents will see an increase in their water
bill. He also reported the City is very fortunate to be able to buy water when it goes on sale.
Council Member Beck reported a third of Arcadia businesses may fail and encourages everyone
to keep using Arcadia businesses.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular meeting minutes of March 5, 2020.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Vice -Chairperson Mazone, seconded by Chairperson Salter and carried on roll
call vote to approve consent calendar item 2.a.
AYES: Commissioners R. Martinez, Mazone, Salter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Gleason and Wadley
ABSTAIN: Commissioners C. Martinez, Penny, Salazar
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report of Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Supervisor (RS) Gina Hernandez reported things have been very different and the
Recreation and Community Services Department has been closed since March 2020 due to
Covid-19. All events have been canceled such as the Hollywood Bowl trip, Senior Cultural Day,
Boo Bash, Breakfast with Santa, and the Snow Festival. RS Hernandez reported the
Department is looking into having a special day for Veteran's Day Recognition and
Thanksgiving. The department is finalizing logistics. More information will be available online.
RS Hernandez reported there will be a Senior Drive -In Car Bingo at the Arcadia Community
Center Parking Lot on Thursday, December 3 at 10am with one household per vehicle and
Family Drive-in Bingo on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 10am. Registration begins Monday,
October 5, 2020.
b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director
Assistant Director of Recreation and Community Services (ADRCS) Candice Cheung reported
the Department has been receiving donations such as gloves, face masks, and face shields
which are distributed to the Arcadia Police and Arcadia Fire Departments. ADRCS Cheung
reported the City of Arcadia was the first City in Los Angeles County to offer a Summer Day
Camp following COVID-19 modifications with a limit of 60 participants. Each week campers
enjoyed arts & crafts, lawn games, archery, performing arts, fitness, brain games, wacky
Wednesday and more. ADRCS Cheung reported many of the Recreation staff volunteered at
Foothill Unity Distribution Centers in Pasadena and Monrovia, assisting with food distribution to
seniors and families. ADRCS Cheung reported Fall Virtual Classes are available and customers
may register online. ADRCS Cheung reported the Arcadia Fire Department will continue to
monitor the Bobcat Fire progress and future updates will be available on the City's website.
ADRCS Cheung reported on Homelessness grants. The City of Arcadia was awarded three
different grants for a total of $380,000. The City Council accepted the grant. The first grant is the
Homeless Plan Implementation Grant for a total of $186,500. The second grant is the Homeless
Prevention and Diversion Program for a total of $43,500. The third grant is for the Homeless
Resource Hub for a total of 150,000. ADRCS Cheung informed everyone there will be a free
Resource Hub located at Par 3 Gold Course in November. There will be showers, laundry
facility, food, on -site case managers, resources for housing, and more.
ADRCS Cheung reported the Recreation Department has taken the lead on food donations. The
Recreation Department has set up Meal Train where Arcadia residents and business owners
can thank the Fire Department for their continued efforts during the Bobcat Fire. Some residents
were very generous as to provide lunch to all City employees for their continued effort during
Covid-19 and the Bobcat Fire.
ADJOURNMENT
RS Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 4:47pm to January 7, 2021 at 4:OOpm in the Arcadia
Recreation Conference Room located at 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
Chairperson
Donna Salter
By: (90
Secretary
Gina Hernandez