The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutHC Agenda: 09/03/2025 - Special Meeting ARCADIA HEALTH COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 5:00 P.M. Location: Arcadia Recreation Office Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia As authorized by California Government Code Section 54956 and Arcadia City Charter Section 408, a Special Meeting of the Health Commission is hereby called to be held at the Arcadia Recreation Office Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia, California on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (626) 574-5455. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. 根据《美国残障人法案》，需要调整或提供便利设施才能参加会议的残障人士（包括辅助器材或服务）可与市书记官办公室联系（电话：(626) 574-5455）。请在会前 48 小时通知市书记官办公室，以便作出合理安排，确保顺利参加会议。 Pursuant to the City of Arcadia’s Language Access Services Policy, limited-English proficient speakers who require translation services in order to participate in a meeting may request the use of a volunteer or professional translator by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 根据阿凯迪亚市的语言便利服务政策，英语能力有限并需要翻译服务才能参加会议的人可与市书记官办公室联系（电话：(626) 574- 5455），请求提供志愿或专业翻译服务，请至少在会前 72 小时提出请求。 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Dr. Dino Clarizio, Chairperson Dr. Mark Feng, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Chia-Chieh Hu, Commission Member Clifford Daniels, Commission Member Desiree Molina, Commission Member Dr. David Ratto, Commission Member Angela Thomassian, Commission Member PUBLIC COMMENTS (5-minute time limit per person) Any person wishing to speak before the Health Commission is limited to five (5) minutes per person; any changes to the allotted time will be announced prior to the Public Comment period. Under the Brown Act, the Health Commission is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter may be referred to staff for appropriate response or action or may be placed on the agenda of a future meeting. AT THIS SPECIAL MEETING THE FOLLOWING MATTERS WILL BE DISCUSSED. a. Approve the Special Meeting Minutes of August 6, 2025. Recommended Action. Approve b. Discuss final Health Fair details. No other business than the above will be considered at this meeting. Dated: August 27, 2025 HEALTH COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 6, 2025 CALL TO ORDER – Director of Recreation and Community Services Department, Sara Somogyi (DRCSD) called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dr. Chia-Chieh Hu, Dr. Dino Clarizio, Clifford Daniels, Dr. Mark Feng, Desiree Molina, Dr. David Ratto, and Angela Thomassian 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Ratto made a motion to nominate Commissioner Dr. Clarizio as Chairperson, seconded by Commissioner Molina. Commissioner Dr. Clarizio accepted the nomination, and the motion was carried unanimously. Commissioner Dr. Ratto made a motion to nominate Commissioner Dr. Feng as Vice-Chairperson, seconded by Commissioner Dr. Hu. Commissioner Dr. Feng accepted the nomination, and the motion was carried unanimously. a. Health Education Series Seminar Topics DRCSD Somogyi reminded everyone the health education seminars will be held at the Arcadia Community Center starting January 2026. The Commissioners discussed seminar topics for January through March 2026. Commissioner Daniels recommends Dr. Andrew Yun, a Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, for the health education series seminar in January 2026. DRCSD Somogyi said Recreation Supervisor Gina Hernandez (RS) was given information on Dr. Yun and will follow up to coordinate the seminar topic with Dr. Yun. The group moved on to potential topics for February 2026. Commissioner Thomassian and Commissioner Daniels said they would look into a cardiologist to speak on heart health month in February 2026. The group discussed the next topic for March 2026. Vice-Chairperson Dr. Feng suggested Diabetes and said he would be able to find a speaker from Kaiser Permanente. DRCSD Somogyi provided the new Health Commissioners copies of the Brown Act Basics for City Boards and Commissions and other information on what the Health Commission consists of. The Health Commission consists of seven members who will meet quarterly every January, April, July, October, and on special meeting dates when necessary. b. Discussion on Health Fair DRCSD Somogyi provided each commissioner with a draft of the Health Fair booklet, the layout map of each booth location, photos of giveaway items, flyers and posters for distribution. DRCSD Somogyi reported there are seven confirmed sponsors. The cost of an information booth is $300. DRCSD Somogyi asked everyone to provide her with a list of names of individuals who will be in each booth in order to prepare a certificate for each person and have names available when they check in. DRCSD Somogyi reported breakfast and lunch will be provided to everyone working the event. Commissioner Thomassian suggested promoting a daily reminder on social media with the different screenings that will be available. Vice-Chairperson Dr. Feng reported there will be a special retinopathy eye screening that focuses on eye problems caused by diabetes and would like to promote the exam for the public to have an opportunity to take the test as it is beneficial to detect early eye problems. DRCSD Somogyi reported there will be a welcome speech by the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem. Everyone agreed there will be no keynote speaker this year. DRCSD Somogyi recommended that the Commissioners be present by 9:00 a.m. and park in the Community Center parking lot. There will be public parking at the Community Center, Holy Angels Church, and at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center with a shuttle bus available. Mayor Pro Tem Wang suggested extending an invitation to local politician representatives. Everyone agreed if they attend, they should be present by 9:15 a.m. for introductions. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Dr. Clarizio adjourned the special meeting at 5:57 p.m. to a special meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., in the Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Chairperson Secretary Dr. Dino Clarizio Gina Hernandez