Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · August 9, 2023
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Joanna Gerali called the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meeting to
order at 4:00 p.m., at the Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 South Racetrack
Road, Henderson, Nevada 89015.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
Anthony Rossa, Administrative Assistant III, confirmed the Senior Citizens
Advisory Commission meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Nevada
Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Chair Joanna Gerali
Judy Belanger
Steve Boyce
Delwin Potter
Roop Raich
David Tulanian
Favil West
Audrey Woods
ABSENT: Jordan Flake (excused)
Fran Smith (excused)
STAFF: Ashley Elrod, Recreation Services Supervisor
Michael Oh, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Michelle Reese, Deputy City Clerk
Jonathan Rodriguez, Planner II
Anthony Rossa, Administrative Assistant III
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
(Motion)
Commissioner Roop Raich introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as
presented.
The roll call vote favoring passage was unanimous. Chair Joanna Gerali
declared the motion carried.
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V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 12, 2023
PARKS AND RECREATION
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of July 12, 2023.
(Motion)
Commissioner Audrey Woods introduced a motion to adopt the Senior Citizens
Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of July 12, 2023, as presented.
The roll call vote favoring passage was unanimous. Chair Joanna Gerali
declared the motion carried.
2 AGE FRIENDLY ACTION PLAN UPDATE
PARKS AND RECREATION
Jonathan Rodriguez, Planner II from the Community Development & Services
Department, will present the draft Age Friendly Action Plan to be presented to
the City Council. Commissioners will provide input and feedback to be
incorporated into the presentation to the City Council.
Jonathan Rodriguez, Planner II, provided a summary of this item and presented
the draft Age Friendly Action Plan (AFAP) for Commissioners to provide
feedback. He reviewed the results of the 2023 Age Friendly Action Plan Survey
and stated the updated AFAP will serve as a baseline which will be periodically
updated.
Commissioner Favil West proposed an edit to the Housing Priority Statement to
replace the word “allow” in favor of the word “enable,” which fellow
Commissioners concurred with.
A discussion ensued regarding the AFAP recommendations to Council and the
schedule for updates to the plan.
Mr. Rodriguez reviewed the next steps to finalize the AFAP and the proposed
deadline to present the plan to the City Council.
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3 SENIOR AUXILIARY PRESENTATION
PARKS AND RECREATION
Henderson Senior Auxiliary will give a report on the activities of the
organization.
Linda Hamilton, with the Henderson Senior Auxiliary, provided a summary of
this item and highlighted the Mother’s Day Raffle, Father’s Day Raffle, summer
ice cream sales, several recent notable donations, the profits from the bake
sale, and the upcoming Brown Bag Fundraiser. She stated the money from
fundraisers goes into the Henderson Senior Auxiliary general fund for
miscellaneous event expenses.
4 AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION BY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEMBERS AT UPCOMING EVENTS FROM AUGUST 10,
2023, TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2023.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Commission members will discuss and approve whether Commissioners may
officially attend or participate in upcoming community programs or events as a
representative of the Commission for August 10, 2023, to September 12, 2023.
Chair Joanna Gerali referred to the document in the backup titled 2023 Events
Calendar - August 8th – September 12th, 2023, and reviewed this item.
A discussion ensued regarding the Morning Meet Ups with City
Councilmembers, how to determine which ward a member resides in, and the
options for members to attend the Morning Meet Up events both in a private
capacity and as a representative of the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission.
(Motion)
Commissioner Steve Boyce introduced a motion to accept the calendar of
events, as presented, supporting the interest of any Commissioners to attend
any of the upcoming events from August 10, 2023, to September 12, 2023.
The roll call vote favoring passage was unanimous. Chair Joanna Gerali
declared the motion carried.
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5 STAFF REPORT
PARKS AND RECREATION
Corey Clark, Recreation Services Manager, will give an update on recent events
at the Heritage Park Senior Facility and the Downtown Senior Center.
Ashley Elrod, Recreation Services Supervisor, presented a summary of this
item and discussed the following City happenings:
The Indoor Yardsale at Downtown Senior Center
The Grandparent & Me cooking class at the Heritage Park Senior Facility
The options for low cost activities at the Downtown Senior Center
Upcoming elections for Chair and Vice Chair of the Senior Citizens
Advisory Commission in September
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
There were no chairman\member comments presented.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was set for Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Favil West, 89052, stated there will be a ceremony celebrating the Nevada
Senior Citizen of the Year Award on August 21, 2023, and provided a summary
of his work with The Foundation Assisting Seniors.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Chair Joanna Gerali adjourned the
meeting at 4:47 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Michelle Reese
Michelle Reese,
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMISSION
AGENDA
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Heritage Park Senior Facility Conference Room
4:00 PM Henderson, Nevada 89015
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-4127
For those requiring special assistance or accommodation to attend or participate in this
meeting, arrangements for a sign language interpreter or services necessary for effective
communication for qualified persons with disabilities should be made as soon as possible,
but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event. Please contact Anthony Rossa at
(702) 267-4127 or TTY: 7-1-1 at least 72 hours in advance to request a sign language
interpreter. You may also submit your request by using Contact Henderson.
The Chairman reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more
agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion
relating to an item on the agenda at any time.
Public comment will be taken at the designated Public Comment periods. Individuals will be
limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes
at the discretion of the Chairman.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive
comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. See
NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling,
stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal
attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other
acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
Backup materials for agenda items can be found in the Office of the City Clerk or on the
City's website at: http://www.cityofhenderson.com. To request backup materials, please
contact Anthony Rossa at (702) 267-4127.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on
the agenda. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons
for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chairman.
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The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or
repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly
conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting
may be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS
241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation,
yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of
profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical
force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or
infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or
meeting participants.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 12, 2023
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of July 12, 2023.
2 AGE FRIENDLY ACTION PLAN UPDATE
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Information Only.
RECOMMENDATION: N/A
Jonathan Rodriguez, Planner II from the Community Development & Services
Department, will present the draft Age Friendly Action Plan to be presented to
the City Council. Commissioners will provide input and feedback to be
incorporated into the presentation to the City Council.
3 SENIOR AUXILIARY PRESENTATION
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Information and Discussion Only
Henderson Senior Auxiliary will give a report on the activities of the
organization.
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4 AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION BY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEMBERS AT UPCOMING EVENTS FROM AUGUST 10,
2023, TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2023.
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Possible Action
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Commission members will discuss and approve whether Commissioners may
officially attend or participate in upcoming community programs or events as a
representative of the Commission for August 10 2023, to September 12, 2023.
5 STAFF REPORT
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Information and Discussion Only
Corey Clark, Recreation Services Manager, will give an update on recent events
at the Heritage Park Senior Facility and the Downtown Senior Center.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
The Chairman and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the
agenda. Chairman and Members may comment on matters including, without
limitation, future agenda items, upcoming meeting dates, and meeting
procedures. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at this
meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Items discussed under this Public Comment period cannot be acted upon at this
meeting, but may be referred to a future agenda for consideration. Individuals
will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited
to ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves
the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that
disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In
addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the
room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive
conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause,
heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation,
threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to
impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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PUBLIC
For Information and Discussion Only
PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Posted not later than 9:00 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting, at the following locations:
City Hall, 240 South Water Street
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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