Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00 AM Robert Finney, Chair Ronald Eomurian, Commissioner Paula Prager, Vice Chair Jo Prabhu, Commissioner Winifred W. Carter, Commissioner Mary Alice Sedillo, Commissioner Laura E. Claveran, Commissioner Naida Tushnet, Commissioner Don Darnauer, Commissioner ROLL CALL At 9:07 a.m., Commissioner Finney, called the meeting to order. Commissioners Winifred Carter, Don Darnauer, Ronald Eomurian, Paula Prager Present: and Robert Finney Commissioners Jo Prabhu, Mary Sedillo and Naida Tushnet Excused: Commissioners Laura Claveran Absent: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Eomurian led the flag salute READING OF MISSION STATEMENT Commissioner Prager read the mission statement. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 18-003SR A motion was made by Commissioner Eomurian, seconded by Commissioner Prager, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Winifred Carter, Don Darnauer, Ronald Eomurian, Paula Prager and Robert Finney Page 1 of 4 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00 AM Excused: 3 - Jo Prabhu, Mary Sedillo and Naida Tushnet Absent: 1 - Laura Claveran GUEST SPEAKER Cecile Harris Walters, MPA Independent Associate at LegalShield discussed Identity Theft and the monthly costs. STAFF REPORT Gladys Kaiser, Community Recreation Services Manager reported on the City Council meeting she attended Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Gladys Kaiser, Community Recreation Services Manager intorduced Mercedez Perezchica, Health Dept. Program Manager. Gladys Kaiser, Community Recreation Services Manager announced that the Director, Marie Knight's last day with PRM is February 23, 2018 and Stephen Scott will be the acting director until the position is filled. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Community Relations - Commissioners Finney (Chair), Darnauer, Prager Commissioner Finney presented commissioners a SCAC brochure for review. B. Crime Prevention and Safety - Commissioners Eomurian (Chair), Carter, Prabhu Commissioner Carter reported on a mapping app that tracks criminal activities. C. Health - Commissioners Prager (Chair), Sedillo - NONE D. Housing - Commissioners Sedillo (Chair), Tushnet - NONE E. Legislation - Commissioners Tushnet (Chair), Finney, Claveran - NONE F. Technology - Commissioners Prabhu (Chair), Finney - NONE G. Transportation - Commissioners Darnauer (Chair), Eomurian, Prabhu - NONE Page 2 of 4 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00 AM UNFINISHED BUSINESS Quarterly Senior Citizen Advisory Commission meetings be held at various locations. The motion was made by Commissioner Prager, seconded by Commissioner Eomurian , to approve recommendation. The motion was passed by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Winifred Carter, Don Darnauer, Ronald Eomurian, Paula Prager and Robert Finney Excused: 3 - Jo Prabhu, Mary Sedillo and Naida Tushnet Absent: 1 - Laura Claveran UNFINISHED BUSINESS Motion to reinstate the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission By-laws. The motion was made by Commissioner Darnauer, seconded by Commissioner Eomurian, to approve recommendation. The motion was passed by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Winifred Carter, Don Darnauer, Ronald Eomurian, Paula Prager and Robert Finney Excused: 3 - Jo Prabhu, Mary Sedillo and Naida Tushnet Absent: 1 - Laura Claveran COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Prager announced there will be a 27th Annual Interfaith Intercultural Breakfast on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Commissioner Prager announced there will be two guest speakers at the March meeting at Chavez Park, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. They will be discussing the Pros and cons of rent control. Page 3 of 4 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00 AM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Gray Panthers representative, Ms. Reside announced the Long Beach Gray Panthers along with Cara will be sponsoring a SSC, Medicare and Medicaid informational event at the Steel Workers Hall located at 1200 East 220th Street in Carson on March 24, 2018 from 1 pm to 3 pm and invited everyone to attend. Gray Panthers representative, Ms. Reside announced the Long Beach Gray Panthers will be hosting a Senior Fest at Silverado Park on May 12, 2018 and invited everyone to attend. Gray Panthers representative, Ms. Reside gave an update on the City Council meeting regarding Park Equity and the need of additional study for 6 months. Patron, Richard Castle talked about the LB Transit and the Broadway Corridor. Patron, Richard Castle announced there will be a LB Transit meeting at City Council at 12 noon on February 26, 2018 and encouraged everyone to attend. NEXT MEETING The General meeting of the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will be held March 21, 2018 at 9:00 am, at Cesar Chavez Park located at 401 Golden Avenue, Long Beach, 90802. ADJOURNMENT At 9:54 a.m., Commissioner Finney adjourned the meeting. THE CITY OF LONG BEACH INTENDS TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. IF A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION IS DESIRED, PLEASE CONTACT OFFICE CLERK, 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION AT (562) 570-3538, FAX (562) 570-1107, OR Email lori.jarmacz@longbeach.gov. Page 4 of 4