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This is intended as a summary of actions only. Persons interested in greater detail may view the meeting video at danville.ca.gov/129/Meetings-Agendas-Minutes.
TOWN OF DANVILLE
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS - DRAFT
OCTOBER 26, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
The special meeting of the Senior Advisory Commission was called to order by Chair Freshman at 4:00 pm. The meeting was conducted by teleconference only.
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
Announcements
Yvonne Nouri, Administrative Assistant, provided information regarding the format of the meeting and instructions for public comment.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Leah Martinez noted that Item 5.1 would be combined under Item 5.3.
"FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN"
There were no speakers.
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4.0 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION
4.1 Approval of the Summary of Actions from the July 27, 2022 Senior Advisory Commission Special Meeting.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONNELLY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HENDRA, TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE JULY 27, 2022 SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISISON MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0-0
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Town and Senior Center Updates
Leah Martinez provided updates regarding the upcoming move of the Town offices to 500 La Gonda. She reported that beginning January 1, 2023, Commission meetings will take place in person
at the Town Meeting Hall. Ms. Martinez highlighted new activities and programs offered at the Senior Center.
Commissioner’s Reports and Comments – Transportation and Gathering Spaces
Ms. Martinez shared that the Senior Advisory Commission held a workshop in May to identify the five work plan priorities identified in the Age Friendly Roadmap. Subcommittees were formed
from those five priorities and the Transportation and Gathering Spaces Subcommittees would report out.
Commissioner Donnelly provided a detailed report on the Mobility Matters program.
Vice Chair Foster provided a report on current transportation programs offered in San Ramon, Pleasanton, Concord, Clayton, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Orinda, and Lamorinda for purposes
of comparison of transportation services available at each location.
Chair Freshman reported on the Gathering Spaces Subcommittee. As liaison to the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission, he provided updates regarding plans for the Town Green, and upgrades
to provide a safe environment in Town.
Commissioner Moody commented on upgrades and events at the Senior Center and suggestions for easier accessibility at the Village Theatre for those with mobility issues.
Henry Perezalonso responded to questions from the Commission and described the process by which the Commission’s suggestions are addressed by the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission
meetings.
Commissioner’s Report and Comments – Liaison Reports
Commissioner Moody briefed the Commission members on items discussed at the Planning Commission meeting of September 13, 2022 in her role as liaison.
Vice Chair Foster briefed the Commission members on items discussed at the Town Council meeting in her role as alternate liaison.
Commissioner Donnelly provided information about the upcoming Master Plan for Aging Conference on November 17, 2022, in Pleasant Hill.
Commissioner Hendra commented that January will be her first time reporting on the Bicycle Advisory Commission, at which she will be presenting the Age-Friendly Roadmap in her role as
liaison.
Chair Freshman provided an update on items discussed at the Parks Recreation and Arts Commission and Town Council meetings in his role as liaison.
ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting of the Danville Senior Advisory Commission was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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Leah Martinez, Program Supervisor Yvonne Nouri
Adults and Senior Services Administrative Assistant