Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019 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 Mary Alice Sedillo, Commissioner Winifred W. Carter, Commissioner William Smith, Commissioner Don Darnauer, Commissioner Naida Tushnet, Commissioner Flora Easter, Commissioner Michele Valencia, Commissioner Yosh Yamanaka, Commissioner ROLL CALL At 9:04 a.m., Commissioner Finney, called the meeting to order. Commissioners Winifred Carter, Flora Easter, Mary Sedillo, William Smith, Naida Present: Tushnet, Michele Valencia, Yosh Yamanaka and Robert Finney Commissioners Don Darnauer Absent: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Smith led the flag salute. WELCOME Commissioner Finney introduced and welcomed our new commissioner, Michele Valencia to the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission. READING OF MISSION STATEMENT Commissioner Sedillo 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. Page 1 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019 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 minutes for the meeting held April 10, 2019. A motion was made Commissioner Naida Tushnet, seconded by Commissioner Flora Easter, to approve the recommendation. The minutes were approved and passed by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Winifred Carter, Flora Easter, Mary Sedillo, William Smith, Naida Tushnet, Michele Valencia, Yosh Yamanaka and Robert Finney Absent: 1 - Don Darnauer GUEST SPEAKER Patti Larson, Executive Director of Food Finders discussed how the program works, how they rescue food and distribute out to people of all ages. STAFF REPORT Ted Stevens, Recreation Superintendent informed the commissioners that the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission brochure is in graphics and will try to have at next meeting so they can approve. He also stated Bureau Manager, Gladys Kaiser and the Recreation team is working with the 8th District to move forward with the transition. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Community Relations - Commissioners Darnauer and Smith - NONE B. Crime Prevention and Safety - Commissioners Carter and Finney - NONE C. Health - Commissioners Sedillo, Tushnet, and Yamanaka Commissioner Sedillo reported how the county is pushing to cut prescription drug costs. D. Housing - Commissioners Sedillo, Easter, and Carter Commissioner Sedillo reported on Housing Crisis & LA County approved $63.4 Mil for affordable housing. E. Legislation - Commissioners Tushnet and Yamanaka - NONE F. Technology - Commissioner Finney - NONE G. Transportation - Commissioners Darnauer, Easter, and Smith - None Page 2 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00 AM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Karen Reside, Long Beach Gray Panther representative addressed the commission. NEXT MEETING The General meeting of the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will be held June 12, 2019 at 9 am, at Ernest Mc Bride Park Teen Center located at 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Long Beach 90813. ADJOURNMENT At 9:43 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 3 of 3