HomeMy WebLinkAboutHC Minutes - 09.04.24HEALTH COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Cao called the meeting to order at 5:OOpm.
PRESENT: Mayor 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 June 5, 2024.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Mayor Cao seconded by Council Member Wang to approve Consent Calendar
Item 2.a.
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Discussion on Health Seminars for 2025
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the Health Committee met for their regularly scheduled
meeting. Their last regular scheduled meeting was held on June 5, 2024, with special meetings
in between. The following guests attended this meeting: Candice Cheung, Gina Hernandez,
Desiree Molina, Dr. Chia-Chieh Hu, Tracy Joseph, Diane Daniels, Dr. Dino Clarizio, Dr. Mark
Feng, and Brian Green.
Mayor Cao thanked everyone for attending and doing a great job planning the first successful
Citywide Health Fair. There were close to 1,000 attendees including staff and volunteers. Mayor
Cao and Council Member Wang asked for a financial breakdown of all expenses for the 2024
Health Fair be provided at the next special meeting in September. Mayor Cao asked everyone at
the meeting for their feedback. Dr. Feng reported the event and flow of traffic went well. Having
the event indoors was a good idea due to the hot weather as it was an extremely hot day. Dr.
Feng also mentioned it would be a good idea to provide free flu shots at the next health fair.
Desiree Molina reported the event went well; however, her husband encountered an issue with
parking. Mayor Cao responded there should be an allocated parking area for doctors next year.
Dr. Clarizio reported that the USC Arcadia booth should have been the front and center booth as
soon as the public walked through the doors. Dr. Clarizio reported people were not able to hear
Mayor Cao's speech as the room was loud and the speaker volume was too low. Diane Daniels
reported that the configuration was well organized for everyone. Diane Daniels also agreed that
the speaker volume was too low. Diane Daniels suggested having all guest speakers in one room
instead of having people move from one room to another. Brian Green reported it was a great
event. Tracy Joseph reported the event was well attended and exceeded her expectations.
RS Hernandez reported she had to turn many people away from receiving a free lunch. IRS
Hernandez recommended having free lunch for everyone who works the event next year to make
all vendors happy and not leave anyone out. Desiree Molina said she gave gift cards to those
who did not get a free lunch, and suggested lunch should be provided to everyone who works at
the event in order to avoid confusion and not leave anyone out. Council Member Wang suggested
to bring media to next year's event. Council Member Wang also suggested to have the step &
repeat banner at the entrance instead of the back patio. Council Member Wang asked to have
better tracking of attendees such as a sign -in sheet available at the entrance. Council Member
Wang suggested asking vendors for statistics next year to know how many individuals received
any of the free services offered. Council Member Wang asked if the group photos taken at the
event could be emailed to her.
b. Potential Dates for the 2025 Health Fair
Mayor Cao asked what month will work for everyone for next year's health fair. Everyone at the
meeting agreed to have it in September. DDRCS Cheung said she will hold the date of September
20, 2025, as a potential date for the event. Mayor Cao said that by proving flu shots at next year's
event, there may be more people in attendance. Mayor Cao asked for everyone to continue to
give their feedback and suggestions to make next year's event successful again. Raffle prizes
were suggested in order to keep the public engaged.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:OOpm to a special meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at
5:OOpm, at the Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
Mayor Dr. Michael Cao
City Coun it MernbV Eileen Wang