Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY ERNEST MCBRIDE PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TEEN CENTER 1550 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE LONG BEACH, CA 90813, 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 9:05 a.m., Commissioner Finney, called the meeting to order. Commissioners Winifred Carter, Flora Easter, Mary Sedillo, William Smith, Present: Michele Valencia and Robert Finney Commissioners Don Darnauer and Naida Tushnet Excused: Commissioners Yosh Yamanaka Absent: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Valencia led the flag salute. READING OF MISSION STATEMENT Commissioner Smith 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 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held May 8, 2019. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Easter, to approve the the minutes for the meeting held May 8, 2019. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY ERNEST MCBRIDE PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TEEN CENTER 1550 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE LONG BEACH, CA 90813, 9:00 AM Yes: 6 - Winifred Carter, Flora Easter, Mary Sedillo, William Smith, Michele Valencia and Robert Finney Excused: 2 - Don Darnauer and Naida Tushnet Absent: 1 - Yosh Yamanaka GUEST SPEAKER Mercedes Perezchica, MPH, Aging Services Program Manager, City of Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services discussed the Long Beach Age-Friendly Strategic Planning process. STAFF REPORT Ted Stevens, Recreation Superintendent presented the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission a draft of the SCAC brochure for approval. 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 on Nursing Home abuse. D. Housing - Commissioners Sedillo, Easter, and Carter Commissioner Sedillo reported on the Beacon Housing and how the housing budget was overlooked in Sacramento. E. Legislation - Commissioners Tushnet and Yamanaka Commissioner Finney reported for Commissioner Tushnet a list of initiatives pending in Sacramento that can affect older adults. F. Technology - Commissioner Finney - NONE G. Transportation - Commissioners Darnauer, Easter, and Smith - NONE NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Finney discussed the roles and duties of Standing Committees. Commissioners were given a handout with the explanation of each standing committee. They will discuss and decide who will be on each committee when the meeting reconvenes in July. Page 2 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY ERNEST MCBRIDE PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TEEN CENTER 1550 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE LONG BEACH, CA 90813, 9:00 AM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Patron Stockley presented a homeless issue that is taking place in her alley and made a recommendation for the Mayor, regarding Senior volunteerism based on professional expertise. Supervisor Eggers reported on the Quality Of Life Meeting that she attended in June. NEXT MEETING The General meeting of the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will be held July 10, 2019 at 9:00 am, at Long Beach Senior Center located at 1150 E. 4th Street - Room #202, Long Beach 90802. ADJOURNMENT At 10:28 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, 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