Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY CESAR CHAVEZ PARK COMMISSION MINUTES 401 GOLDEN AVENUE 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 Don Darnauer, Commissioner Naida Tushnet, Commissioner ROLL CALL At 9:10 a.m., Commissioner Finney, called the meeting to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Darnauer led the flag salute. READING OF MISSION STATEMENT Commissioner Sedillo read the mission statement. 1 APPROVAL OF MNUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Darnauer, seconded by Commissioner Prager, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Winifred Carter, Don Darnauer, Ronald Eomurian, Paula Prager, Mary Alice Sedillo, Naida Tushnet and Robert Finney Excused: 1 - Jo Prabhu GUEST SPEAKER Jordan Wynne, Long Beach Tenant Housing Union informed and discussed the rent control measure “Long Beach Rent Control Ordinance". Page 1 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY CESAR CHAVEZ PARK COMMISSION MINUTES 401 GOLDEN AVENUE LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00 AM STAFF REPORT Recreation Superintendent, Lori Jarmacz announced Commissioner Naida Tushnet recieved a Go Long Beach Award. She was honorered for doing incredible things in the community. Recreation Superintendent, Lori Jarmacz introduced Chavez Park Supervisor, Kameron Talavera and Chavez Park Senior Citizen Coordinator, Maui Castillo. Recreation Superintendent, Lori Jarmacz announced Tiffany Cantrell-Warren, Karen Doolittle, and Mercedes Perezchica with the Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services will be guest speakers in April. Recreation Superintendent, Lori Jarmacz announced SCAN Health Plan, The City of Long Beach and Long Beach State University and will feature City Leaders discussing exciting new developments in aging services on Tuesday, May 1st from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the El Dorado Park West Community Center in Long Beach. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Community Relations - Commissioners Finney (Chair), Darnauer, Prager - NONE B. Crime Prevention and Safety - Commissioners Eomurian (Chair), Carter, Prabhu - NONE C. Health - Commissioners Prager (Chair), Sedillo - NONE D. Housing - Commissioners Sedillo (Chair), Tushnet, Darnauer - NONE E. Legislation - Commissioners Tushnet (Chair), Finney, Claveran - NONE F. Technology - Commissioners Prabhu (Chair), Finney - NONE G. Transportation - Commissioners Darnauer (Chair), Eomurian, Prabhu Commissioner Darnauer reported that he attended the Paratransit meeting and expressed senior limitations. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Commissioners discussed the Long Beach Senior Advisor Commission Brochure. COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS Cara is sponsoring a SSC, Medicare and Medicaid 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. Senior Expo will be held on March 31, 2018 at the Best Western Golden Sails Hotel in Long Beach. Page 2 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY CESAR CHAVEZ PARK COMMISSION MINUTES 401 GOLDEN AVENUE LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00 AM PUBLIC COMMENT Patron, Roberto Lopez asked the Senior Commission to talk to council and freeze rent until Novembers ballot. Patron, Noble expressed his opinion how the ripple effect of housing will effect small businesses in the community. Gray Panthers representative, Ms. Reside invited everyone to attend their meeting at the Long Beach Senior Center on April 7, 2018 regarding land use. NEXT MEETING The General meeting of the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will be held April 18, 2018 at 9:00 am, at Long Beach Senior Center located at 1150 E. 4th Street - Room #202, Long Beach 90802. ADJOURNMENT At 10:25 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 3 of 3