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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102622 4.1 4.1  TOWN OF DANVILLE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING SUMMARY OF ACTIONS JULY 27, 2022 - DRAFT CALL TO ORDER 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. 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 There were no changes to the order of the agenda. "FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN" There were no speakers. . 4.0 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION 4.1 Approval of the Summary of Actions from the April 27, 2022 Senior Advisory Commission Special Meeting. Vice Chair Freshman pointed out a correction that the five domains of livability needed to be updated to reflect the current identified domains. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONNELLY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER FRESHMAN, TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE APRIL 27, 2022 SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISISON MEETING WITH THE AMENDMENT OF THE FIVE DOMAINS OF LIVABILITY. MOTION CARRIED 5-0-0 4.2 Selection of the Senior Advisory Commission Chair Ms. Martinez discussed the role and responsibilities as outlined in the staff report. The Commission nominated Vice Chair Freshman to the Chair position. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MOODY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER FOSTER, TO SELECT VICE CHAIR FRESHMAN TO THE CHAIR POSITION OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION. Motion carried: 5-0-0 4.3 Selection of the Senior Advisory Commission Vice Chair Ms. Martinez discussed the role and responsibilities as outlined in the staff report. The Commission nominated Commissioner Foster to the Vice Chair position. MOTION BY CHAIR HENDRA, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOODY, TO SELECT COMMISSIONER FOSTER TO THE VICE CHAIR POSITION OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0 4.4 Consider the approval of Senior Advisory Commission meeting dates for 2023. Leah Martinez highlighted the 2023 Senior Advisory Commission dates as outlined in the staff report. MOTION BY VICE CHAIR FRESHMAN, SECOND BY CHAIR HENDRA, TO APPROVE THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING DATES FOR 2022/2023. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0 4.5 Update of Senior Advisory Commission Liaison Assignments Ms. Martinez highlighted the Liaison Committee Assignment Summary roles as shown in Item 4.5, Exhibit 1, and requested the Commissioners review their current assignments. Ms. Martinez also noted that the Bicycle Advisory Commission is now an added Commission. The Commission discussed changes in the Primary and Alternate positions of the current assignments and the Liaison Committee Assignment Summary was updated to reflect these changes. There was consensus to update the liaison assignments as discussed. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONNELLY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER FOSTER, TO APPROVE THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2022/2023. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0-0 REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS Leah Martinez provided background of the May 20 workshop in which the designation and procedures of the Senior Advisory Commission Subcommittees was discussed. The Commission discussed the subcommittees and selected their preferences. Town and Senior Center Updates Leah Martinez reported on Town and Senior Center Updates and the Recreation, Arts and Community Services Report Activity Report, highlighting information regarding programming, staff updates, the senior meals lunch program, senior variety show, activities, trips and other special events at the Danville Senior Center. Ms. Martinez also provided updates regarding Town and housing program elements. Ms. Martinez noted that September is National Senior Center month. Activity Report Ms. Martinez provided updates from the Recreation, Arts and Community Services June-July Activity Report 5.4 Commissioner’s Report and Comments Chair Hendra reported on the Age Friendly Road Map implementation and shared the Commission is ready to move forward for services to the Community. She provided feedback from her walk in the Town as part of the Master Plan to assess areas of improvements for the Town, one being raised sidewalks, which was brought back and shared at the March meeting. Chair Hendra also commented on the Commission’s presence at the Farmers Market and shared that it is an opportunity to have more people increase engagement in our programming. She commented that the Commission’s participation in the 4th of July parade was a bonding experience. She also thanked the Senior Center staff for their efforts in supporting the Commission. Commissioner Moody reported as liaison to the Planning Commission on the different development proposals on which the Commission is actively working, and shared that the Faz and 375 and 369 W. El Pintado developments were approved. Commissioner Freshman reported as liaison to the Parks Commission that pickle ball at Osage Station Park is currently a very active topic and provided comprehensive information regarding the makeover of the playground at Oak Hill Park. Commissioner Foster thanked Chair Hendra for her leadership and her participation in the 4th of July parade and commented on the excellent presentation at the Senior Center Buzz Session All Things Free at the Danville Library on July 26. Commissioner Donnelly provided information on Way to Go Contra Costa County, which provides contact information and extensive comprehensive resources available from Mobility Matters under contract with the Area Agency on Aging. He shared that the County Council in-person meetings will transition to hybrid meetings and shared information on the processes for that implementation. He provided information regarding the impact from workgroups being formed by different agencies for implementation of the Master Plan draft program for the November 17 conference. The entire Commission thanked Chair Hendra for her leadership and her commitment and enthusiasm as Chair of the Senior Advisory Commission this past year. Councilmember Stepper complimented the Commission on the Age Friendly Road Map and thanked and expressed admiration to the Commission for their leadership. ADJOURNMENT The special meeting of the Danville Senior Advisory Commission was adjourned at 5:23 p.m. __________________________________ ___________________________________ Leah Martinez, Program Supervisor Yvonne Nouri Adults and Senior Services Administrative Assistant