Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 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, Don Darnauer, Flora Easter, Mary Sedillo, Present: William Smith, Naida Tushnet, Michele Valencia, Yosh Yamanaka and Robert Finney PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Yamanaka led the flag salute. READING OF MISSION STATEMENT Commissioner Easter 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 July 10, 2019. GUEST SPEAKER Jose Callejas, 211 Outreach Coordinator discussed the assistance 211 has to offer and provide. Page 1 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00 AM STAFF REPORT Ted Stevens, Recreation Superintendent reported that summer is winding down and that over 2000 youth & teens attended All City Beach Day. He also discussed the Budget meeting that took place on August 31, 2019 and the changes. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Community Relations - Commissioners Darnauer and Smith - NONE B. Crime Prevention and Safety - Commissioners Carter and Finney Commissioner Carter reported that nearly 20 mass killings were recorded in the US. C. Health - Commissioners Sedillo, Tushnet, and Carter- NONE Commissioner Sedillo reported on Medicare benefits. D. Housing - Commissioners Sedillo, Easter, and Carter Commissioner Carter reported on how housing is divided into seven parts, and the details. E. Legislation - Commissioners Tushnet and Yamanaka Commissioner Valencia reported on a Presentation/Fundraiser for Retired Amercans. F. Technology - Commissioner Finney - NONE G. Transportation - Commissioners Darnauer, Easter, and Smith - NONE NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Yosh Yamanaka resigned from the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission. Sheila with Willmore Baking Company brought in baked goods and presented information on her baking classes and submitted a proposal to teach senior cooking classes at Chavez Park. Commissioner Finney made a motion for Parks & Recreation to considered spending $2400/year towards Willmore Baking classes for Seniors. Commissioner Darnauer moved the vote, and Commissioner Tushnet second the motion with zero opposed votes. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - NONE Page 2 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00 AM NEXT MEETING The General meeting of the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will be held September 18, 2019 at 9:00 am, at Long Beach Senior Center located at 1150 E. 4th Street - Room #202, Long Beach 90802. ADJOURNMENT At 10:19a.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