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TOWN OF DANVILLE
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
OCTOBER 23, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM
Chair Fong called the regular meeting of the Danville Senior Advisory
Commission to order at 4:02 pm in the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street,
Danville, CA 94526.
PRESENT: Jim Donnelly
Dave Fong
Candace Hendra
Sandra Moody
ABSENT: Bob Ficken
2. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Item #3, "FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN" occurred at the end of the meeting
due to late arrival of several of the speakers.
3. "FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN
Ms. Judy Braaten, Danville, addressed the Commission regarding the cost of the
senior trips and classes offered through the senior program and the concern that
many seniors are on fixed incomes which makes it difficult to participate in those
activities.
Ms. Melinda Kahler, Danville, addressed the Commission regarding the cost of
some of the activities and inquired how the Town allots the funding for the senior
program.
Mayor Storer addressed the Commission and shared he was looking forward to
future ideas the Commission will bring forth to facilitate the next generation of
seniors to age in place. He reported that due to the recent power outages, the Town
has focused on emergency preparedness. Public Safety Officer Jeff Hebel has
reached out to rehabilitation, convalescent and in-home care locations to identify
where all these locations are.
4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION
4.1 Consider approving the Summary of Actions from the July 24, 2019 regular
meeting of the Senior Advisory Commission
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HENDRA, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
MOODY, TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE JULY 24,
2019 SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MOTION CARRIED 4-1-0-0
4.2 Designation of Senior Advisory Commission Liaison Assignments
The following liaison assignments were selected by the Senior Advisory
Commission
• Town Council
Primary: Chair Fong - Alternate: Commissioner Moody
* Planning Commission
Primary: Commissioner Moody - Alternate: Chair Fong
* Parks, Recreation & Arts Commission
Primary: Commissioner Donnelly - Alternate: Commissioner Ficken
• Event Participation Coordinator
Ad Hoc Committee - Primary: Commissioner Hendra
4.3 Recommendations for Annual Town Council Volunteer Recognition and
Community Service Awards
Leah Madonich shared a brief history of the Annual Town Council
Volunteer Recognition and Community Service awards program and
offered suggestions specific to the Senior Center of potential candidates for
the award.
Ms. Madonich responded to questions from the Commission regarding the
suggested nominations.
5. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Senior Advisory Commission Draft Work Plan Discussion
Leah Madonich commented on the progress and feedback she has received
from the Commissioners regarding the prioritization of the matrix items
and strategies for moving forward to implement and achieve the various
goals identified in the Work Plan to make Danville an age -friendly city.
Ms. Madonich responded to questions from the Commissioners.
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5.2 Town Updates
Leah Madonich presented an update of senior events and programs since
the last meeting of July 24, 2019, which included the popularity of the Walk-
tober event, the Friday Cafe senior lunch program at the Senior Center, the
growth of the Silver Screen movie program, and peer support groups.
5.3 Commissioners' Reports and Comments
Commissioner Donnelly provided information regarding the Contra Costa
County Council on Aging Needs Assessment Survey to help develop the
county's four-year Area Plan on Aging. The survey is open until October,
and an analysis will be made of the results. The Advisory Council on Aging
is planning a one -day seminar next September called "Aging in Contra
Costa - Now What?"
Vice Chair Moody commented on the value of the Silver Streak Newsletter
and the importance of the buzz sessions and how they correlate with the
vision and mission of the Strategic Plan.
Chair Fong and Commissioner Donnelly shared they would like to increase
outreach for the programs and activities the Town offers as well as other
opportunities to position Danville as a senior -friendly community.
5.4 Activity Report for September 2019
The Activity Report was provided to the Commissioners but was not
presented at the Commission as an agenda item to discuss.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Senior Advisory Commission was adjourned
at 5:07 p.m.
Henry Perezalonso Yvi Tine Nouri
Recreation, Arts and Community Services Director Administrative Assstent
The next Senior Advisory Commission meeting will take place on January 22, 2020
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