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Home My WebLink AboutSC Minutes: 11/02/2023SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES November 2, 2023 SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Salazar called the meeting to order at 4:00pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Chairperson Salazar ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Charlene Martinez, Kathrynn Penny, Joyce Platt, Nilo Salazar, Donna Salter, Steve Sherman, and Margaret Swope EXCUSED: None ABSENT: Robert Bolster SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS Vice -Chairperson Swope reported the Senior Friendship Club is doing well. The Senior Friendship Club meets on Wednesdays at 11 am at the Assistance League. Club members were excited to celebrate Halloween last week. Vice -Chairperson Swope reported the Club will be celebrating Thanksgiving on November 15, catered by Chef's restaurant and their Christmas lunch will be held on December 13, catered by Stonefire Grill. Every week there are fun activities such as karaoke, birthday celebrations, bingo, and more. Vice -Chairperson Swope said there are a few new people who would like to join the Club. Commissioner Platt reported the guest speaker for the Travelers general meeting on October 27, was Ed Andersen from the Arcadia Historical Society. Afrodite Pastroumas from Premier Travel will be the guest speaker at the November 17 general meeting. Commissioner Platt reported on upcoming trips: On November 6, Club members will visit Warner Brothers Studios for its 100 years as a leader in American film history. On November 20, Club members will take a trip to the City of Glendale to indulge on a chocolate lovers tour. After the chocolate tour, lunch will be held at the San Antonio Winery. On December 4, Club members will be able to enjoy "A Very Merry Mathis Christmas" show. National headliner Richie Merritt will pay tribute to Johnny Mathis playing his hits. Commissioner Platt informed everyone there will be an update on the Derby development at the Museum Education Center on November 15 at 2pm. Commissioner Platt reported the installation of new officers will take place in December. Lastly, Commissioner Platt mentioned residents of the City of Arcadia have received notices of violation regarding the waste recycling program. Deputy Director of Recreation and Community Services (DDRCS) Candice Cheung reminded everyone the City of Arcadia adopted the new ordinance in November 2021, that all Arcadia residents and commercial businesses are required to separate organic waste and participate in an organic waste recycling program. DDRCS Cheung said she will work on having a workshop on the recycling program. Commissioner Salter reported she attended the craft fair on Saturday, October 21, and said it was nice to see all the vendors and a variety of merchandise. Commissioner Salter asked if there was a reason there are no streetlights on La Rosa Street in Arcadia. Deputy Director of Recreation and Community Services (DDRCS) Candice Cheung said she would ask and report back at the next meeting. Commissioner Martinez reported that the Bargain Box is having its annual boutique holiday sale on many items, including their jewelry. The doors will open on Wednesday, November 8, through Saturday, November 11 from 10am — 1 pm. Commissioner Martinez reported people look forward to the annual sale and line up early in the morning to be the first to shop and enjoy homemade cookies and coffee. Chairperson Salazar reported there is a paramedic membership program available for Arcadia residents. The application is available online or at the Community Center. Chairperson Salazar reported the Golden Senior Club members enjoyed the Halloween celebration in October, which included a costume contest. The Golden Senior Club meets every Thursday at 11 am. Club members enjoy singing, yoga, monthly guest speakers, birthdays, and holiday celebrations. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON - None 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular meetinq minutes of October 5, 2023. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Commissioner Salter seconded by Commissioner Sherman and unanimously carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.a. AYES: Martinez, Penny, Platt, Salazar, Salter, Sherman, and Swope NOES: None ABSENT: Bolster ABSTAIN: None 3. REGULAR ITEMS a. Recreation Supervisor (RS) Gina Hernandez Recreation Supervisor (RS) Gina Hernandez reported on the following events: On Tuesday, October 17, Coffee with Mayor Verlato had 46 people in attendance. Attendees enjoyed her fresh baked scones. Taste the Town shuttle is up and running and now participants have the option to drive to the restaurant or take the shuttle bus available. Taste the Town meets on the third Thursday of the month and is always sold out. The Annual Craft Fair was held on Saturday, October 21, with 600 people in attendance. This year there were many new faces and crafters. On Thursday, November 9, there will be a special Veterans Day lunch event held at the Community Center to honor Veterans. RS Hernandez reported there will be a registration seminar to show individuals how to register online. Soon there will be an option to register online for the lunch program. Vice -Chairperson Swope asked if there was a way to register multiple friends at the same table for a special event. RS Hernandez responded by saying the only way is to register friends is to have their account information approved by the friend or register in person with registration forms filled out by each individual for everyone to seated at the same table for special events. b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director DDRCS Cheung distributed copies of the Paramedic Membership Program applications per Chairperson Salazar's request from the last meeting. DDRCS Cheung reported on LA Found, a wonderful project that consists of a trackable bracelet for loved ones who are at -risk to walk away from home or may be lost. The trackable bracelet device allows the Sheriff's Department to locate the individual if they go missing. LA Found representatives will be guests at the next City Council meeting to provide the public with more information. DDRCS Cheung reported the City is providing a kitchen compost bucket to Arcadia residents while supplies last. The bucket is available at the Recreation office with proof of address. DDRCS Cheung asked everyone to pick up their bucket after the meeting. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Salazar adjourned the meeting at 4:45pm to December 7, 2023, at 4:OOpm in the Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. f _ Chairpe-ri Nilo Salazar By: AVIU,4411&21�_4 Secretary Gina Hernandez