Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

LODI SENIOR CITIZENS AGENDA – Regular Meeting Date: December 1, 2022 COMMISSION Time: 8:00AM Hutchins Street Square – Holz Room 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi For information regarding this Agenda please contact: Tyler Ashbaugh Recreation Manager Telephone: (209) 269-4873 Notice Regarding Public Comments Public Comment may be submitted in the following ways: • In-person – Hutchins Street Square is open to the public in accordance with CDPH and CalOSHA guidelines. • Email – tashbaugh@lodi.gov  Received no later than two hours prior to the meeting • Mail – Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department, P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241 • Hand delivered to: Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department, 230 W. Elm Street, Lodi, CA 95240  Received no later than two hours prior to the meeting A. Call to Order/Roll Call B. Minutes B-1 Approve November 3, 2022 Minutes C. Comments by Public (Non-Agenda Items) If you wish to address the Commission, please refer to the Notice at the beginning of this agenda. Individuals are limited to one appearance during this section of the Agenda. D. Action Items None E. Regular Agenda – Discussion Items E-1 Walkability Program Update by Public Works E-2 Discuss 2022 Accomplishments and Choose 2023 Goals and Projects E-3 Lodi Senior Commissioner Recruitment F. Comments by the Commission and Staff on Non-Agenda Items G. Adjournment Pursuant to Section 54956(a) of the Government Code of the State of California, this agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting at a public place freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day. ______________________________ Tyler Ashbaugh Recreation Manager Revised 10/2021 11/23/2022 2:34 PM LODI SENIORS CITIZENS COMMISSION December 1, 2022 PAGE TWO **Notice: Pursuant to Government Code §54954.3(a), public comments may be directed to the legislative body concerning any item contained on the agenda for this meeting before (in the cast of Closed Session items) or during consideration of the item. All staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, located at 221 W. Pine Street, Lodi, and are available for public inspection. Agendas and staff reports are also posted on the City’s website at www.lodi.gov. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible and at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Language interpreter requests must be received at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. Contact Tyler Ashbaugh at (209) 269-4873. Solicitudes de interpretación de idiomas deben ser recibidas por lo menos con 72 horas de anticipación a la reunión para ayudar a asegurar la disponibilidad. Llame a Tyler Ashbaugh (209) 269-4873.  MEETING MINUTES LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION THURSDAY, November 3, 2022 8:00 AM MEETING A. Roll Call Meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. Present: Chair Woefel, Commissioners Schrenk, Spring, Whitmire Absent: Legan Staff Present: Dorothy Kam, Senior Traffic Engineer, Charles Swimley, Public Works Director, Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager Public: None B. Minutes of May Regular Meeting Motion by Chair Commissioner to approve the minutes of the September 1, 2022 meeting. Second by Commissioner Spring. DISCUSSION None Ayes: Chair Woefel, Commissioners Schrenk, Spring, Whitmire Noes: None Absent: Commissioner Legan Motion carried 4 – 0 C. Comments by the Public, Commission and Staff on Non-Agenda Items DISCUSSION None D. Action Items None E. Regular Agenda – Discussion Items E-1 Walkability Program Recommendations by Public Works Director, Charles Swimley Charles Swimley and Dorothy Kam presented the implementation plans for the Walkability Program regarding the concerns addressed by the Senior Commission. Public Works will provide “Senior Zone” signage near senior facilities at designated locations including La Vida, Oakmont Senior Living, Revel Senior Living, Cranes Landing, Solstice Senior Living, and Loel Center. There is a budget allocated to special projects that provide the funding needed for implementation. The “Senior Zone” signage is approximately $250 per sign with 12 total signs to be installed. All but a couple streets are 25 MPH areas. The installation for the signage will be a couple weeks to complete. The Commissioners asked further questions regarding the need for crosswalks. Charles Swimley explained the complications of crosswalks and the appropriate guidelines that are acceptable to the state. Charles Swimley further explained that crosswalks may cause more dangerous safety concerns than relief when considering pedestrian volumes and certain traffic areas. Charles Swimley said there are more effective ways to get seniors across the street in a safe way than crosswalks. Charles Swimley recommended the Senior Commission to meet up in another year to determine if the “Senior Zone” signs are adequate and observe other possible implementations for the future.  E-2 Discuss and Plan for the Resource Center Congruent with the Medicare Health Fair Tyler Ashbaugh shared the four vendor applications received, and decided to exclude La Vida because they would be there to market their business. As a result, there are a total of three vendors for the Resource Center which include Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital, City of Lodi Public Library, SJC HAS Department of Aging and Community Services. To expand the services provided at the Resource Center, Chair Woefel said he will contact the Community Medical Center (CMC) for their interest in being a vendor at the event. Commissioners Whitmire, Spring, and Chair Woefel will attend the event to support the Resource Center and be a presence for the Senior Commission to answer questions, provide information, and inquire about the Senior Commission vacancies. Attending Commissioners will coordinate their day to ensure attendance throughout the whole event from 10am- 6pm on Sunday, November 20th. Chair Woefel briefly discussed vaccines that will be offered at the Medicare Health Fair operated by UOP. These vaccines include the flu, high dose flu, hepatitis-B, shingles, both temazcal, and tuberculosis. All vaccines are billed, not for free. Tyler Ashbaugh said he will coordinate with the Hutchins Street Square Rental Coordinator to arrange for the vendor tables and chairs needed in the Resource Center. F. Comments by the Commissioner and Staff on Non-Agenda Items Tyler Ashbaugh recommended the Senior Commission to brainstorm several goals and a couple projects for the upcoming calendar year and to bring this to the next December meeting for further discussion. Tyler Ashbaugh addressed the need for Senior Commission vacancies to be filled and recommended the Senior Commission do some research and contact areas in the community that may be able to help fill the positions. Commissioner Whitmire asked if the vacancies are advertised in which Tyler Ashbaugh and Commission Spring said yes. Chair Woefel addressed his term expiration and asked the Senior Commission if he should renew his term. The Senior Commission responded with an overwhelming “yes”. Commissioner Whitmire talked about the Community Board for the Adventist Health Hospital and explained its importance to the Commission to recruit Commissioners to join the Committee. Tyler Ashbaugh asked about attendance for the following December Senior Commission meeting. Commissioner Woefel, Whitmire, and Spring will be in attendance, but Schrenk will be absent. G. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:44 a.m.  LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION COMMUNICATION TO: Lodi Senior Citizens Commission DATE OF MEETING: December 1, 2022 FROM: Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager SUBJ: Walkability Program Update by Public Works TYPE ACTION NEEDED: Discussion PREPARED BY: Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Walkability Program Update by Public Works BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Public Works Director, Charles Swimley, and Senior Traffic Engineer, Dorothy Kam presented the implementation plans for the Walkability Program in coordination with the concerns addressed by the Senior Commission at their regular meeting November 3, 2022. Public Works announced plans to install “Senior Zone” signage near the senior facilities at twelve designated locations of which most streets are in the 25 MPH areas. The estimated installation time was projected two weeks to complete. Public Works will present their updates regarding the project implementation to the Senior Commission. The Senior Commission shall provide feedback and discuss future steps to continue improvements through the Walkability Program. FUNDING CONSIDERATION OR IMPACT: None  LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION COMMUNICATION TO: Lodi Senior Citizens Commission DATE OF MEETING: December 1, 2022 FROM: Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager SUBJ: Discuss 2022 Accomplishments and Choose 2023 Goals and Projects TYPE ACTION NEEDED: Discussion PREPARED BY: Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss 2022 Accomplishments and Choose 2023 Goals and Projects BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Senior Commission will discuss their 2022 accomplishments and how these accomplishments have and will impact the senior community in Lodi. Commissioners shall present two goals and two larger project ideas they’d like to initiate or expand from an existing project in 2023 that align with the Commission’s “Purpose, Role, Scope and Function” according to the bylaws. They are as follows; 1. Advise the City Council and the City Staff on all matters relating to policies and programs which will serve all senior citizens of this community and shall include: 2. Identify the needs of the aging of the community and create a citizen awareness of these needs. 3. Advise the City Council on all matters affecting the aging in the community. 4. Render advice and assistance to other City boards and commissions, to City departments and to private agencies on matters affecting the aging. 5. Explore improved standards of services to the aging and explore establishment of needed new services for the aging, both public and private, and in so doing encourage coordination among organizations providing services to the aging in the community and provide advice and assistance thereto; in cooperation with other agencies collect, maintain and interpret information and statistics on the aging for the use of citizens and organizations in the City; encourage preparation of publications and results of study and research pertaining to the aging. 6. Perform such other functions and duties as may be directed by the City Council. The Commission shall keep in mind that May is Older American’s Month, August 21, 2023 is National Senior Citizens Day and September is Healthy Aging Month. After presenting their goals and project ideas, the Senior Commission shall discuss and choose three goals and two projects for 2023. The goals and projects should be quantitative and achievable within the next calendar year. The progress of the goals and projects will be presented at each Senior Commission meeting in 2023. FUNDING CONSIDERATION OR IMPACT: None  LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION COMMUNICATION TO: Lodi Senior Citizens Commission DATE OF MEETING: December 1, 2022 FROM: Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager SUBJ: Lodi Senior Commissioner Recruitment TYPE ACTION NEEDED: Discussion PREPARED BY: Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Lodi Senior Commissioner Recruitment BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Lodi Senior Commission has two vacancies which have not been filled in several months and one more expiring Commissioner in December 2022. No applications have been received. With a Commission of seven members, four active Commissioners must be present at each meeting in order to conduct business. The Senior Commission shall discuss position qualifications, how to advertise, where to advertise, and other recruitment practices in order to find quality candidates in a reasonable time. Each Commissioner shall share their story on how they became a Senior Commissioner and present one idea to improve outreach. FUNDING CONSIDERATION OR IMPACT: None