Commission on Aging Meeting

City of Galt MINUTES COMMISSION ON AGING GALT PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE – ZOOM CONFERENCE CALL 610 CHABOLLA AVENUE, GALT, CA Thursday June 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM Chairperson: Bob Balliet (Chair) Commissioners: Alvin Roberts (Co-Chair), Andrea Johnson, Phyllis Johnson, Robert Wilson 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call: Bob Balliet, Alvin Roberts, Andrea Johnson, Phyllis Johnson, Robert Wilson Advisor: Monica Lopez Director Solis was the city representative helping conduct the meeting. Karen Gentry took the Minutes. 3. Public Comment: Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the audience may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public or any agenda item before or during the Commission’s consideration of the item. Speakers shall restrict their comments to issues that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission and limit comments to a maximum of 4. Acceptance of Minutes: Approve Minutes of Apr 22, 2021 (Change date from April to May, first by B. Balliet, seconded by A. Johnson, abstained by P. Johnson) 5. Presentation: Parks & Recreation Director Armando Solis 6. Old Business: 1) GSRC ongoing effectiveness - TABLED until COVID 19 Restrictions are lifted. 2) STATUS of upcoming Health Faire – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19 Restrictions – TABLED until COVID 19 Restrictions are lifted. 3) Extend of COMMISSION/GSRC participation in upcoming Health Fair–TABLED until COVID 19 Restrictions are lifted. 7. New Business: 1) Welcoming new Commissioner Phyllis Johnson 2) Update on the Galt Senior Resource Center becoming a 501c Charitable Organization in by the end of 2021 (Bob) Commissioner Balliet met with Director Solis and Monica Lopez to discuss the Center becoming independent from the City. They will obtain a tax ID number. The goal is to run under its own board and rules, without City guidance. The Board needs more than one member to speak/determine needs to be voted on a. Commissioner Roberts wants to ensure that the Center establishes its goals and what the charter represents. He wants to make sure that it has structure. b. Commissioner Wilson wants to make sure there is public input. c. Commissioner A. Johnson wants to make sure that bylaws are in place before the separation takes place. d. Director Solis suggested that a written plan be voted for approval. e. Commissioner P. Johnson asked about a strategic plan. Where to start, who is responsible and what is the plan?  f. Commissioner Balliet suggested a Special Meeting to put a plan together for the separation proposal, define the details, and explore the separation options. g. Unless it is a scheduled meeting, Commissioners were reminded that no more than 2 can meet at a time. Armando suggested that the Commission vote on who the 2 Commissioners would be (Bob Wilson and Phyllis Johnson) h. There was a motion by Commissioner Wilson to form a committee to work out the details for a separation of the Resource Center and the City and to report back to the next and subsequent meetings on their progress. Seconded by Commissioner P. Johnson (yes for all commissioners). 3) Armando Solis – Separation of Galt Senior Resource Center from City, etc…1)Start the process (recommend to City Council to separate from the City), 2)City Council votes to separate and move forward, 3)Consult with the IRS for a new tax ID number, 4)create MOU a. Commissioner A. Johnson asked if they would still be able to use the Chabolla Community Center, Director Solis indicated that they would still be able to use the Center. b. Resource Center goal is to be able to open for programs. c. City Council must meet in person before other Commissions and Committees will be able to conduct in-person meetings. Their first meeting in-person is scheduled for July 20th. d. Bob asked if the Chabolla Community Center can be used for the GSRC monthly meetings and Director Solis said yes. e. Tara Wilson asked when the Resource Center will be open. The Commission voted and agreed on July 6th as the first day open to the public. 4) Commission on Aging’s part in 4th of July events. The Commissioners will be volunteers as Lane monitors for the Tonn race. Commissioners A. Johnson, B. Balliet, and A. Roberts will work on the GSRC flier distribution at the IDC event. Commissioner Balliet has already distributed some fliers to local businesses. Commissioner Wilson was also able to distribute fliers for some businesses. Maria with South County Services will provide volunteers to help at the business site. Seniors can use their AARP card for a discount. a. Commissioner P. Johnson – Asked about a neighborhood website regarding medical equipment being available. Where to donate items no longer being used (walkers, canes, etc..). Would like names of places to donate/pick up equipment as needed. Does she have permission to post about available equipment for seniors? Commissioners voted and gave approval for this. b. Commissioner Wilson had a question about whether or not volunteers need to wear masks for the IDC event. Director Solis indicated that masks do not need to be worn. CDC guidelines – masks do not need to be worn by those who are vaccinated. c. The Commissioners worked together to obtain a scooter from the Mormon Church. Team work. 9. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioners voted to adjourn the meeting at 11:10am (Balliet,first and all members voted yes to adjourn). MONICA LOPEZ, RECREATION SUPERVISOR: The agenda for this Commission on Aging Meeting was posted in the following listed sites before 5:00pm on the Monday before the meeting. 1. City Hall Lobby 2. U.S. Post Office 600 N, Lincoln Way 3. Galt Parks & Recreation Office, 610 Chabolla Avenue 4. City Website