HomeMy WebLinkAboutSC Minutes: 01/05/2023SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 5, 2023
SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Mazone the meeting to order at 4:05pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Chairperson Mazone
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Charlene Martinez, Marilyn Mazone, Kathrynn Penny, Nilo Salazar,
Donna Salter, and Margaret Swope
EXCUSED: Robert Bolster
A motion was made by Commissioner Salter seconded by Commissioner Penny and
unanimously carried to excuse Commissioner Bolster.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Commissioner Martinez made a motion to nominate Vice -Chairperson Mazone as Chairperson,
seconded by Commissioner Penny. Vice -Chairperson Mazone accepted the nomination and the
motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Penny made a motion to nominate Commissioner
Salazar as Vice -Chairperson seconded by Commissioner Swope. Commissioner Salazar
accepted the nomination and the motion carried unanimously.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS
Vice -Chairperson Salazar reported the Golden Senior Club members celebrated Christmas on
December 15 with lunch and a gift exchange between everyone. Vice -Chairperson Salazar
reported club members cannot hold meetings at the Assistance League facility located at 100 S.
Santa Anita until the Club's liability insurance is resolved. Assistant Director of Recreation and
Community Services (ADRCS) Candice Cheung clarified the Recreation & Community Service
Department does not have any jurisdiction over the Assistance League building. The building is
owned by the Assistance League, and they are now requiring liability insurance for the use of
their building.
Commissioner Swope reported the Senior Friendship Club will not be meeting until the Club's
liability insurance is resolved. Commissioner Salter asked if both groups could be combined.
ADRCS Cheung said each club must have their own liability insurance.
Commissioner Salter reported Las Salas donated over 200 games to Foothill Unity during the
holidays.
Commissioner Martinez reported the Bargain Box will open on Wednesday, January 11 from
10am to 1 pm. The Bargain Box is always looking for donations and accepts donations every
Monday, Tuesday, and Saturdays from 9:30am to 1 pm. Commissioner Martinez reported their
December Day of Services was to donate socks and beanies to the Santa Anita Park
backstretch employees thanks to all the donations they received. The Assisteens from the
Assistance League participated by providing cookies.
Chairperson Mazone reported the Travelers held a board meeting on December 15 and their
general meeting on December 16, 2022. On December 16, the Travelers Club had their
Christmas lunch at Northwoods Inn for everyone to enjoy. President Joyce Platt gifted everyone
a cactus plant. Chairperson Mazone reported on the following trips: On January 13, participants
will tour Paramount Studios followed by lunch at the HMS Bounty Restaurant. On January 23,
there will be a trip to Long Beach where everyone can enjoy Pretty Woman at the Grand
followed by lunch. On February 1, Travelers will be able to enjoy a Tribute to Jackie Robinson
and the Dodgers. On February 8, Travelers will tour architectural rich neighborhoods of Sugar
Hill, West Adams Heights, and Leimert Park. On February 20, Travelers will be staying at the
Riverside Hotel in Laughlin, Nevada. Mayor Pro Tern Verlato will be the guest speaker at the
Travelers meeting in February.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON - None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular meeting minutes of December 1, 2022
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved Commissioner Salter seconded by Vice -Chair Salazar and unanimously carried
on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.a.
AYES:
Cao, Martinez, Penny, Salter, Salazar, and Swope
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Bolster
ABSTAIN:
None
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report of Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Coordinator Denisse Bringas (RC) reported on behalf of Recreation Supervisor,
Gina Hernandez on the following programs and events. RC Bringas reported the Gift Shop is
doing well and sales for December were over $500. Candy Cane Bunco had over 30
participants, and everyone enjoyed a meal and dessert. The Holiday Brunch was held on
December 2, with over 100 people in attendance. The next Bingo will be held on Friday,
January 20, and Tax appointment phone calls begin Friday, January 6. RC Bringas was
promoted in August from Activity Leader II to Recreation Coordinator and oversees many of the
senior programs including the gift shop, facility rentals, Bingo, Bunco, and special events. RC
Bringas will also be preparing the monthly newsletter, The Connection.
b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director
ADRCS Cheung reported the Senior Citizens Commission City Council Liaison is Council
Member Sharon Kwan. ADRCS asked everyone to find one person to submit a nomination for
Senior of the Year. Each year the City of Arcadia recognizes an individual who has contributed
to better the Arcadia Community, who currently resides in Arcadia, and who is 55 years of age
or older. Applications are available online, at City Hall, and at the Community Center. The
deadline is Friday, March 17, 2023. On April 6, 2023, the Senior Citizens Commission will vote
for the 2022 Senior of the Year.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Mazone adjourned the meeting at 4:35pm to February 2, 2023, at 4:00pm at the
Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
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