Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 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 Jo Prabhu, Commissioner Winifred W. Carter, Commissioner Mary Alice Sedillo, Commissioner Don Darnauer, Commissioner Naida Tushnet, Commissioner Flora Easter, Commissioner Yosh Yamanaka, Commissioner ** REVISED MINUTES ** ROLL CALL At 9:04 a.m., Commissioner Finney, called the meeting to order. Commissioners Winifred Carter, Flora Easter, Mary Sedillo, Naida Tushnet, Present: Robert Finney and Karen Blair Commissioners Don Darnauer and Jo Prabhu Absent: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Easter led the flag salute READING OF MISSION STATEMENT Commissioner Tushnet read the mission statement. Advocate for new thinking and science on aging for the culturally diverse population of Older adults in Long Beach and broaden knowledge in the areas of education, safety, housing, health, transportation, technology and the quality and life. Page 1 of 4 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00 AM APPROVAL OF MINUTES Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held October 17, 2018. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation 18-008SRA motion was made by Commissioner Tushnet, seconded by Commissioner Easter, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Commissioners Winifred Carter, Flora Easter, Mary Sedillo, Naida Tushnet and Present: Robert Finney Commissioners Yosh Yamanaka Excused: Commissioners Don Darnauer and Jo Prabhu Absent: GUEST SPEAKER Joseph F. Prevratil, President and CEO, Archstone Foundation discussed information regarding the grant making organization whose mission is to contribute toward the preparation of society in meeting the needs of an aging population. STAFF REPORT Gladys Kaiser, CRS Manager announced Yosh Yamanaka was appointed to the LBSCAC and will start in January. Gladys Kaiser, CRS Manager announced Parks, Recreation and Marine are working on a strategic plan. Gladys Kaiser, CRS Manager announced Bixby Park rennovations are almost completed and will be enhancing programs. Gladys Kaiser, CRS Manager distributed a 2018 Winter Shelter program list. Page 2 of 4 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00 AM STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Community Relations - Commissioners Finney and Darnauer - NONE B. Crime Prevention and Safety - Commissioner Carter - Commissioner Carter reported about the mass shooting at a bar in Thousand Oaks. C. Health - Commissioner Sedillo - Commissioner Sedillo reported on the Retina, a Macular degeneration that can cause vision loss. D. Housing - Commissioners Sedillo, Tushnet, and Darnauer - Commissioner Sedillo reported on a Winter shelter in North Long Beach and how the Library will be demolished to make way for affordable housing. E. Legislation - Commissioners Tushnet and Finney - NONE F. Technology - Commissioner Finney - NONE G. Transportation - Commissioner Darnauer - NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS Commissioners revised, voted and passed the new By-laws. NEW BUSINESS Commissioners elected Robert Finney to remain the Chair and for Don Darnauer to be the Vice Chair for the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Patron, Karen Reside expressed her opinion of the Winter Shelter Housing and Rent Control. NEXT MEETING The General meeting of the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will be held February 13, 2019 at 9:00 am, at Long Beach Senior Center located at 1150 E. 4th Street - Room #202, Long Beach 90802. Page 3 of 4 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00 AM ADJOURNMENT At 10:08 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 irene.rodriguez@longbeach.gov. Page 4 of 4