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TOWN OF DANVILLE
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS Draft
APRIL 24, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Senior Advisory Commission was called to order by Vice
Chair Moody at 4:00 pm.
Vice Chair Moody requested the Commissioners introduce themselves and roll was
called.
Present: Steven Freshman, Commissioner
Candace Hendra, Commissioner
Sandra Moody, Vice Chair
Excused: Jim Donnelly, Commissioner
Roxanne Foster, Chair
2. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
3. "FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN"
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the January 24, 2024, Senior
Advisory Commission Regular Meeting.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FRESHMAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
HENDRA, TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE JANUARY 24,
2024, SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 3-0
5. COMMUNICATION
5.1 Town and Senior Center Updates
Leah Martinez provided a detailed report on the latest Town updates and provided
information on ongoing and new programs and activities at the Senior Center since
the last meeting on January 24, 2024. These included results of the transportation
survey, and information on the Town’s Volunteer program. She also highlighted a
presentation to the Parks Recreation and Arts Commission from the Youth & Teens
and Adult & Senior program areas at their last meeting.
Ms. Martinez responded to questions from the Commission.
6. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
6.1 Commissioners’ Sub-Committee and Liaison Reports
Commissioner Hendra provided updates on the San Ramon Valley Unified School
District Facilities, and shared as liaison to the Bicycle Commission there was
discussion regarding electric/motorized bikes on the Iron Horse trail. She also
shared that May 4 was Bike Anywhere Day.
Commissioner Freshman provided updates on the Tech Café, and the transportation
survey intercept event in his role as liaison on the Gathering Spaces Subcommittee.
As liaison on the Housing Subcommittee, he provided updates regarding
groundbreaking on two 55+ senior living projects in the Town. As liaison to the
Parks, Recreation & Arts Commission, he shared there was comprehensive
discussion regarding updates on the Town Green project and the shade structure
project at Hap Magee Ranch Park. Commissioner Freshman responded to questions
and comments from Commissioner Donovan, from the Parks Commission in the
audience.
Vice-Chair Moody reported updates as liaison on the Social Connections
Subcommittee that she has been reaching out to senior living facilities among other
avenues and shared Clark Stone’s A New Wrinkle as a resource for seniors. Vice
Chair Moody shared updates on events and activities at the Senior Center which
foster community and social connections. As liaison to the Planning Commission,
she provided update on a multi-family development for 167 units in Boreal, as well
as highlights from the Town Council meeting which included that February was
Black History month, and reported on several ongoing projects which included the
LLAD lighting, housing, and Danville Catalyst Project.
She shared the Volunteer of the Year award was given to Gene Bengtson for his
years of service to the Senior Bocce program, and to Cynthia Campi for her
contribution to the Senior Lunch program at the Senior Center.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Danville Senior Advisory Commission was adjourned at
5:55 p.m.
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Henry Perezalonso, Director
Recreation, Arts and Community Services
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Yvonne Nouri, Administrative Assistant
Recreation, Arts and Community Services