HomeMy WebLinkAboutSC Minutes: 06/01/2023SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 1, 2023
SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER — Vice -Chairperson Salazar called the meeting to order at 4:02pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Vice -Chairperson Salazar
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Charlene Martinez, Kathrynn Penny, Nilo Salazar, Donna Salter and
Margaret Swope
EXCUSED: Robert Bolster and Marilyn Mazone
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Commissioner Salter seconded by Commissioner Swope and
unanimously carried to excuse Commissioners Bolster and Chairperson Mazone.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS
Vice -Chairperson Salazar reported the Golden Senior Club will celebrate Father's Day on June
15 with food and dessert. Vice -Chairperson Salazar was happy to see the new Connection
Newsletter with the changes requested in the last meeting. Vice -Chairperson Salazar said he
tries to have all members look through the Connection Newsletter each month to see all the
programs and events the City has to offer. Vice -Chairperson Salazar reported the Club
members enjoy their 15-minutes of weekly exercise and bingo.
Commissioner Penny reported there have been suspicious people walking around her
neighborhood. Commissioner Penny said one person was trespassing and looking around the
property. Recreation Supervisor (RS) Gina Hernandez said she will pass the message along to
the Deputy Director of Recreation and Community Services (DDRCS) Candice Cheung.
Commissioner Martinez provided the Recreation and Community Services Department
certificates for individuals experiencing homelessness. The certificate entitles an individual to
two shirts, two pairs of pants, shorts, or skirts, and one sweater or jacket from the Bargain Box
on Live Oak Avenue. Commissioner Martinez reported the Assistance League had their Day of
Service on May 7 and filled 135 backpacks for children who graduated out of the foster care
system. The backpacks contained many supplies for each person. Las Alas provided and
distributed the backpacks to the Sycamores and Trinity Youth Centers. Commissioner Martinez
asked if there was any way we could have the City Council Member Liaison attend meetings.
Commissioner Swope said it was mentioned at the Travelers Meeting on April 28 that there was
no longer a Friendship Club. DDRCS Cheung said if that is the case, she will ask staff to
announce the correct information at the next Travelers meeting. Commissioner Swope asked if
copies of their Club's flyer could be printed. DDRCS Cheung said it would not be a problem if it
is to promote their club. Commissioner Swope mentioned the free Wednesday Movie Program
at the Community Center interferes with the Friendship Club's bingo time. DDRCS Cheung said
the movie day of the week has been the same for many years and cannot be changed due to
scheduling conflicts.
Commissioner Salter said she was happy to attend the volunteer dinner held last month and
had a lovely time at this nice event.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON - None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular meeting minutes of May 4, 2023.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Commissioner Salter seconded by Commissioner Penny and unanimously
carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.a.
AYES: Martinez, Penny, Salter, Salazar, and Swope
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bolster, Mazone
ABSTAIN: None
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Recreation Supervisor (RS) Gina Hernandez
Recreation Supervisor (RS) Gina Hernandez read a thank you letter from Chairperson Mazone
who was not able to attend this meeting. RS Hernandez reported on past and upcoming
programs and events in May and June. On Friday, May 5, there was a Cinco de Mayo lunch
with 109 people in attendance and included a trio mariachi band. On May 17, 30 people
attended the Taste the Town event at the Outback Steakhouse. Each month participants can
register and meet at a different restaurant in Arcadia to have lunch, socialize and meet new
people. On May 19, 91 participants attended and played bingo which included a light lunch and
many prizes. A tropical themed Bunco event will be held on June 2, and includes lunch and
prizes as well. Lastly, RS Hernandez reported the Walk and Talk program time will be moving to
9am during the summer due to the weather. Later in June, participants will be walking to Fire
Station 105 with a Recreation Coordinator for a tour.
b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director
DDRCS Cheung reminded everyone the Summer Concerts and Movies in the Park begins
Thursday, June 22. DDRCS Cheung said she hopes to see everyone there enjoying the live
bands and specifically the celebration of Arcadia's 120'h birthday on August 3. There will be
cupcakes, balloons, giveaways, t-shirts, and more. DDRCS Cheung gave an update on the
traffic lights on the corner of Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive. After speaking with the City
Engineer, DDRCS Cheung was informed the traffic lights are programmed correctly and working
how they are supposed to.
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