Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00AM, 9:00 AM Robert Finney, Chair Mary Alice Sedillo, Commissioner Winifred W. Carter, Commissioner William Smith, Commissioner Don Darnauer, Commissioner Naida Tushnet, Commissioner Flora Easter, Commissioner Yosh Yamanaka, Commissioner ROLL CALL At 9:09 a.m., Commissioner Finney called the meeting to order. Commissioners Winifred Carter, Don Darnauer, Flora Easter, William Smith, Present: Naida Tushnet, Yosh Yamanaka and Robert Finney Commissioners Mary Sedillo Absent: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Darnauer led the flag salute. READING OF MISSION STATEMENT Commissioner Yamanaka 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 of life. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Tushnet, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Commissioners Winifred Carter, Don Darnauer, Flora Easter, William Smith, Present: Naida Tushnet, Yosh Yamanaka and Robert Finney Page 1 of 4 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00AM, 9:00 AM Commissioners Mary Sedillo Absent: Minutes Approved GUEST SPEAKER Gerardo Mouet, Long Beach Parks Recreation and Marine Director gave an update on Senior Programs and presented the Department plan for allocating the City Council approved $100,000 in one-time funds for Senior programming. He also announced that this plan would be presented to the City Council on April 9th at the budget oversight committee meeting. Commissioner Tushnet moved that the Senior Commission recommend and support the Parks, Recreation and Marine plan for allocated funds for Senior Programs that were as outlined by Director Mouet in his presentation. Additionally, the commission also recommends that the funds be made structural in the Parks, Recreation and Marine budget for next year. This item was approved and passed unanimously by Voice Vote. Heather Blackmun, Citywide Accessibility Coordinator, introduced Belinda Banjer and she gave a presentation on the ADA Self-Evaluation summary of findings for Public Outreach. STAFF REPORT Ted Stevens, Recreation Superintendent introduced himself, and reported he had a meeting with Chairperson Finney and Commissioner Tushnet and is excited about working closely with the committee. Commissioner Finney then thanked, Gladys Kaiser, CRS Manager for sitting in with the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Committee for the last couple of months. Page 2 of 4 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00AM, 9:00 AM STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Community Relations - Commissioners Finney and Darnauer - None B. Crime Prevention and Safety - Commissioner Carter - None C. Health - Commissioner Sedillo - None D. Housing - Commissioners Sedillo, Tushnet, and Darnauer - None E. Legislation - Commissioners Tushnet and Finney - None F. Technology - Commissioner Finney - None G. Transportation - Commissioners Darnauer - Commissioner Darnauer announced he was invited to be a member of the "City Transportation Work Group", on behalf of the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission. They will be meeting monthly for the next 5 months. Commissioner Darnauer also announced that the Long Beach transit will conduct a Public Forum at 245 E. 3rd Street, March 26th at 6 pm on the Passport Bus Route expansion downtown. NEW BUSINESS Elect 2019 Vice chair for the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission. A motion was made that Commissioner Tushnet be the Vice Chair. Motion passed by Voice Vote PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Two members of the public addressed the commission: Karen Reside, Long Beach Gray Panther representative. Damaris Pelayo, St. Mary Medical representative. NEXT MEETING The General meeting of the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will be held April 10, 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, MARCH 13, 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00AM, 9:00 AM ADJOURNMENT At 10:14 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