HomeMy WebLinkAboutHC Minutes - 06.05.24HEALTH COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 5, 2024
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Pro Tern Michael Cao called the meeting to order at 5:05pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tern Michael Cao and Council Member Eileen Wang
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve regular meeting minutes of March 6, 2024.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Cao seconded by Council Member Wang to approve Consent
Calendar Item 2.a.
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Discussion on Health Seminars
On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the Health Committee met for their regularly scheduled meeting.
Their last regular scheduled meeting was held on March 6, 2024, with special meetings in
between. The following guests attended this meeting: Chia-Chieh Hu, Tracy Joseph, Dino
Clarizio, Mark Feng, Brian Green, Fei Huang, Angela Aschian, Jane Kim, Gina Hernandez, Sara
Somogyi, and Desiree Molina via Zoom.
Mayor Pro Tern Cao confirmed the next Health Seminar will take place on Wednesday, June 26,
at 6pm, at the Arcadia Public Library. The guest speaker will be Dr. Mark I. Feng. Dr. Feng will
speak on benign prostatic hyperplasia, the symptoms, diagnosis, and available treatments.
Director of Recreation and Community Services Department, Sara Somogyi (DRCSD) followed
up by confirming July and August flyers and seminars have been prepared and location for
seminars confirmed, however, September and October seminars have not been scheduled.
DRCSD Somogyi also mentioned there will be no Health Seminars in November and December
due to the dates falling during holidays.
b. Discussion on the Health Fair
Council Member Wang asked if there have been any inquiries on sponsorships for the upcoming
Health Fair. DRCSD Somogyi responded by saying Keck Medicine of USC, Kaiser, and
Huntington Health have offered to sponsor. Sponsors are contributing $2,000 each. DRCSD
Somogyi said Children's Hospital will not be able to sponsor at this time. Mayor Pro Tern Cao
asked to have bags available for the public. Everyone at the meeting agreed it will be a nice gift.
DRCSD Somogyi responded by saying she will place an order for tote bags with the City logo.
DRCSD Somogyi said if there is an excess of bags, they can always be used for future health
events.
It was further discussed and agreed by Mayor Pro Tern Cao and Council Member Wang the street
banner should have the logos of all those who are sponsoring. It was also discussed and agreed
that non -sponsors will pay $300 for their booth which includes one table and two chairs. Mayor
Pro Tern Cao and Council Member Wang asked for everyone's input and opinions on ideas for
the type of screenings, specialists, and general services that should be provided at the health fair.
Everyone had plenty of ideas such as head and neck screenings, dental clinic or mobile van, eye
exams, hearing screening, pharmacist information booth, lectures, and special guest speakers.
There was also discussion on whether or not lunch will be provided and who will get lunch. There
will be water and fruit provided for the public. DRCSD Somogyi said she will need to compile a
list with final decisions on those who will be providing screenings and services at the health fair.
DRCSD Somogyi will work with Fire Chief Suen to approve the event set up for safety regulations.
Lastly, Mayor Pro Tern Cao will make a welcome speech at the Health Fair.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 pm to a special meeting on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at
5:OOpm, at the Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. The next regular
scheduled meeting will be held on September 4, 2024.
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