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TOWN OF DANVILLE
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
JANUARY 25, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Senior Advisory Commission was called to order by Chair
Freshman at 4:00 pm.
1.1 Roll Call
Chair Freshman requested the Commissioners introduce themselves and roll was
called.
Present: Jim Donnelly, Commissioner.
Candace Hendra, Commissioner
Sandra Moody, Commissioner
Roxanne Foster, Vice Chair
Steven Freshman, Chair
1.2 Announcements
Leah Martinez provided information regarding the format of the meeting, as this was
the first live meeting since 2022.
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"
There were no speakers.
4.0 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ ACTION
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4.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the October 26, 2022 Senior
Advisory Commission Special Meeting.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONNELLY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
HENDRA, TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE OCTOBER 26,
2022 SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISISON MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0-0
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.2 Town and Senior Center Updates
Leah Martinez provided updates related to the Town, and highlighted programs
and activities offered at the Senior Center. Commissioner Hendra inquired about
the availability of legal and other resources for serdors and shared that the
Information and Assistance hotline to Contra Costa County offices is 800-510-
2020. Ms. Martinez responded to questions from the Commissioners.
Marcelle Indelicato, Town of Danville Emergency Services Manager, presented a
comprehensive report on emergency preparedness, specifically due to the recent
storms and weather events.
5.3 Commissioner's Reports and Comments
Commissioner Moody reported on the Breakfast with Friends program at the
Senior Center and suggested Commissioners take turns attending.
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.
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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 as liaison to the Planning
Commission she attended on September 13, 2022 and highlighted the various
development projects around the Town, and shared the 2023-2031 Housing
Element Programmable EIR Report was approved by Town Council on January
17, 2023.
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.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting of the Danville Senior Advisory Commission was adjourned
at 5:30 p.m.
Doc us{gud by:
Leah Martinez, Program Supervisor
Adults and Senior Services
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Dacu3lgned by:
Vvonne Nouri
Administrative Assistant