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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012622 SAC SOATOWN OF DANVILLE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING SUMMARY OF ACTIONS JANUARY 26, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER 4.1 The special meeting of the Senior Advisory Commission was called to order by Chair Hendra at 4:00 pm. The meeting was conducted by teleconference only. 1.1 Roll Call Yvonne Nouri, Administrative Assistant, conducted the roll call for attendance Present: Jim Donnelly, Commissioner Roxanne Foster, Commissioner Steven Freshman, Vice Chair Candace Hendra, Chair Sandra Moody, Commissioner 1.2 Announcements Yvonne Nouri, Administrative Assistant, provided information regarding the format of the meeting and instructions for public comment. 2. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA There were no changes to the order of the agenda. 3. "FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN" Chair Hendra welcomed Vice -Mayor Stepper as the liaison to the Commission. Vice -Mayor Stepper shared she is pleased to be part of the Commission and shared she thought they were doing an outstanding job. Senior Advisory Commission Summary of Actions January 26, 2022 There were no other speakers. 4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION 4.1. Approval of the Summary of Actions from the October 27, 2021 Senior Advisory Commission Special Meeting. Commissioner Foster noted that the Adjournment time reflected of 4:00 p.m. needed to be amended. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONNELLY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOODY, TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE OCTOBER 27, 2021 SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING WITH THE AMENDMENT TO THE ADJOURNMENT TIME CORRECTED TO 5:11 P.M. MOTION CARRIED 5-0 4.2 Review and Approve Age -Friendly Roadmap Leah Martinez provided a brief history of the establishment of the Senior Advisory Commission in 2019 with the creation of the strategic Age Friendly Roadmap document which encompass the five domains of livability: Transportation, Housing, Social Connections and Community Support, Outdoor and Indoor Facilities, and Activities and Programs. Ms. Martinez shared that the Commission is being asked to make a recommendation to Town Council to approve and adopt the Age -Friendly Roadmap which will allow the Commission to dive into the prioritization stage. Chair Hendra opened the discussion with a request for comments from the Commissioners. Commissioners discussed the various components and provided feedback and comments. Staff responded to questions from the Commission and Leah reported she would follow up with the consultants to provide more feedback. Commissioner Freshman also asked if a motion to approve the Age -Friendly Roadmap could be made without that specification and Leah Martinez responded it should be fine as it is not a major change. 2 Senior Advisory Commission Summary of Actions January 26, 2022 Chair Hendra reported that Town Council will review the document for approval. Chair Hendra moved the Commission make a motion to recommend Town Council adopt the Danville Age -Friendly Roadmap which should include the best practices item as discussed above. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONNELLY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER FRESHMAN TO APPROVE THE AGE -FRIENDLY ROADMAP WITH THE RECOMMENDED MODIFICATIONS FOR APPROVAL BY TOWN COUNCIL 5.1 Town and Senior Center Program Updates Leah Martinez shared a reminder of the Town Council and Commission Workshop on March 7 at 3:00 p.m. She updated the Commission on the five areas of livability, as well as on some the programs and activities at the Senior Center including the Senior Meal Program, Rec Expo on February 26, free Monday Movies, and that in-person classes are returning. She shared that September is National Senior Center Month. The next Variety Show will be held on September 17. Leah Martinez responded to inquiries regarding Covid test availability which are distributed free of charge in Supervisor Candace Anderson's office when available -from the County. Seniors may put themselves on an interest list when the tests become available. Ms. Martinez responded to questions and comments from the Commission. 5.2 Commissioner's Reports and Comments Commissioner Donnelly shared the first anniversary of the Master Plan on Aging and the various legislative and funding activities that are happening. He reported that the Advisory Council on Aging is conference is on the 3rd week of November. Commissioner Foster shared that the Valley Oak Adult Day and Respite Center needs volunteers 5 days a week from 10:30 to 2:30 and provided the website Jean@DV-fa.org to contact the present Director. 3 Senior Advisory Commission Summary of Actions January 26, 2022 Commissioner Freshman reported as the liaison for the Parks, Arts and Community Services Commission on the various projects and activities the Commission is currently working on. Chair Hendra shared that as the Liaison to Town Council, they are working on the Downtown Master Plan. There is a senior housing complex of 54 units on West El Pintado that passed the Design Review Board. She shared she walked around Town and noted some areas that are in need such as restroom facilities, and inquired whether the Commission would be able to participate in some of the trainings that the Police and Fire Department are going to hold on how to respond to mental health crises. 6. ADJOURNMENT The special meeting of the Danville Senior Advisory Commission was adjourned at 5:11 p.m. 4 � Henry Perezalonso, Director Recreation, Arts and Community Services 2 L;4—e"Zotl Yvonne No Administra e Assistant I