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Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Regular Meeting

Henderson, NV · October 9, 2024

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CITY OF HENDERSON SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 9, 2024 I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Joanna Gerali called the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meeting to order at 3:00 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 Anita Gant Alan Gerstner Ed Long Delwin Potter Roop Raich David Tulanian Favil West Audrey Woods ABSENT: Steve Boyce (excused) STAFF: Melanie Larsen, Nutritional Supervisor Senior Services Anthony Rossa, Administrative Assistant III Jonathan Rodriguez, Planner II Nancy Savage, Assistant City Attorney Sindatuk Ulama, Deputy City Clerk III. PUBLIC COMMENT Liz Baldizan, no zip code provided, informed the Commission about a TakeFive workshop on Friday, October 11, 2024, addressing isolation and loneliness. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) (Motion) Commissioner Favil West introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as presented. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting Page 2 of 5 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - Minutes (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Chair Joanna Gerali declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS 1 MINUTES SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING JULY 10, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION (Motion) Commissioner Anita Gant introduced a motion to approve the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of July 10, 2024. (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Chair Joanna Gerali declared the motion carried. 2 ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION PARKS AND RECREATION (Motion) Commissioner Favil West moved to elect Commissioner Ed Long as chairperson for the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission. (Vote) The roll call vote was: Those voting aye: Commissioner Ed Long, Commissioner David Tulanian, Commissioner Favil West. Those voting nay: Commissioner Judy Belanger, Commissioner Anita Gant, Commissioner Alan Gerstner, Commissioner Delwin Potter, Commissioner Roop Raich, Commissioner Audrey Woods. Those absent: Commissioner Steve Boyce. Those abstaining: (None). Result: Fail. (Motion) Commissioner David Long moved to elect Commissioner Joanna Gerali as chairperson for the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting Page 3 of 5 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - Minutes (Vote) The roll call vote was: Those voting aye: Commissioner Judy Belanger, Commissioner Anita Gant, Commissioner Alan Gerstner, Commissioner Delwin Potter, Commissioner Roop Raich, Commissioner David Tulanian, Commissioner Audrey Woods. Those voting nay: Commissioner Ed Long, Commissioner Favil West. Those absent: Commissioner Steve Boyce. Those abstaining: (None). Result: Pass 3 ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION PARKS AND RECREATION (Motion) Commissioner Audrey Woods moved to elect Commissioner Ed Long as chairperson for the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission. (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Chair Joanna Gerali declared the motion carried. 4 HENDERSON AGE-FRIENDLY ACTION PLAN 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION Jonathan Rodriguez, Planner II, thanked the Senior Center Advisory Commission for their contribution to the 2024 Age-Friendly Action Plan, and spoke about plan details, including:  Background  Community profile  Public Outreach and Engagement  Plan development  Update goals and strategies A discussion ensued regarding the safety of senior citizens. 5 SENIOR AUXILIARY PRESENTATION PARKS AND RECREATION Carol Ross reported on upcoming events hosted by the Henderson Seniors’ Auxiliary. Commissioner Ed Long stated the Henderson Seniors’ Auxiliary does a great job hosting events and birthday parties. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting Page 4 of 5 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - Minutes 6 AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION BY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEMBERS AT UPCOMING EVENTS FROM OCTOBER 10, 2024, TO NOVEMBER 12, 2024. PARKS AND RECREATION (Motion) Commissioner Audrey Woods moved to approve participation and attendance in upcoming community programs or events as a representative of the Commission for October 10, 2024, to November 12, 2024. (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Chair Joanna Gerali declared the motion carried. 7 STAFF REPORT PARKS AND RECREATION Melanie Larsen, Nutritional Supervisor Senior Services, reported on the following:  The City of Henderson closed out the summer season of Battle Born Kids Youth and Teen summer programming.  The Heritage Park Senior Facility kitchen renovation is complete.  The City of Henderson Special Events and Cultural Arts have many events planned at the Events plaza.  The annual Heritage Harvest festival will be held at the Heritage Park Senior Facility on Saturday, October 12, 2024.  Danielle Norris, Parks and Recreation Manager, and Melanie Larsen, Nutritional Supervisor, will be attending a Senior event called Take Five, a private event with a topic on senior loneliness. The Senior Center Advisory Commission (SCAC) has an opportunity to have a resource table at this event, and it is open to all SCAC members to join. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Ed Long encouraged members to partake in the wreath-making class. Commissioner Favil West proposed taking August 2025 and December 2025 off. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting Page 5 of 5 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - Minutes VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT Jonathan Rodriguez, Planner II, stated the Army street Farmers Market will be held on October 25, 2024, and November 22, 2024. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Chair Joanna Gerali adjourned the meeting at 4:08 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Sindatuk Ulama Sindatuk Ulama Deputy City Clerk

Agenda

CITY OF HENDERSON SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Heritage Park Senior Facility Conference Room 3:00 PM 300 S. Racetrack Road Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-4127 Henderson, Nevada 89015 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 Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting Page 2 of 4 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - Agenda 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. 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 10, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of July 10, 2024. 2 ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION PARKS AND RECREATION For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Elect Commission members will elect a chairperson for the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting Page 3 of 4 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - Agenda 3 ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION PARKS AND RECREATION For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Elect Commission members will elect a Vice-Chairperson for the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission. 4 HENDERSON AGE-FRIENDLY ACTION PLAN 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION For Information and Discussion Only Jonathan Rodriguez, Planner II, will present on the 2024 Age-Friendly Action Plan that was accepted by City Council in June 2024. 5 SENIOR AUXILIARY PRESENTATION PARKS AND RECREATION For Information and Discussion Only Henderson Senior Auxiliary will give a report on the activities of the organization. 6 AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION BY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEMBERS AT UPCOMING EVENTS FROM OCTOBER 10, 2024, TO NOVEMBER 12, 2024. 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 October 10, 2024, to November 12, 2024. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting Page 4 of 4 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - Agenda 7 STAFF REPORT PARKS AND RECREATION For Information and Discussion Only Parks and Recreation staff 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. 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 Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road www.cityofhenderson.com https://notice.nv.gov

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