Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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 ROLL CALL At 9:02 a.m., Commissioner Finney, called the meeting to order. Commissioners Winifred Carter, Don Darnauer, Flora Easter, Naida Tushnet, Present: Michele Valencia and Robert Finney Commissioners Mary Sedillo and William Smith Excused: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Finney 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 August 14, 2019. August 14, 2019 Minutes were approved. Page 1 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES 1150 EAST 4TH STREET, ROOM 202 LONG BEACH, CA 90802, 9:00 AM GUEST SPEAKER Jeff Protzman from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSULB distributed a copy of The Sun, Fall session, and explained the different classes they have to offer. STAFF REPORT Ted Stevens, Recreation Superintendent had a lot to report this month: City Budget passed, $15,000 was added to the remaining FY19 one time funds that are rolling over to FY20. Senior brochures were distributed in Community Centers and translated brochures will be out soon. Finalizing partnership with Olli. LifeFit Program should be starting soon, the equipment was just purchased. Willmore Baking was approved and will be starting classes at Chavez Park. Health & Wellness Fair and Flu Shot Clinic will be held October 10th at the LB Senior Center. Distributed a Mercy Housing flyer to the commissioners regarding a new Senior Housing Development. Aging Expo will be held, October 5, 2019 at the Grand. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Community Relations - Commissioners Darnauer and Smith - Chair Darnauer Commissioner Darnauer proposed and consent was passed unanimously by the Commission for authority by the Committee Chair to issue a periodic Senior Advisory notice of Social Events. The Social Events notice will be distributed to each Commissioner, Community Center, Park, Senior Center, Library, and to the Councilmembers offices. B. Crime Prevention and Safety - Commissioners Carter and Valencia - Chair Carter - NONE C. Health - Commissioners Sedillo, Valencia and Easter - Chair Valencia - NONE D. Housing - Commissioners Sedillo, Tushnet, and Carter - Chair Sedillo Commissioner Carter reported on an email from Mayor Garcia regarding the Homeless count. E. Legislation - Commissioners Finney, Tushnet and Valencia - Chair Tushnet Commissioner Valencia reported on the Older Americans Act and to designate the LGBTQ Older Adult population and its needs. Commissioner Tushnet reported on the AB1482 and the SB5 Laws. F. Technology - Commissioner Finney, Chair Finney - NONE G. Transportation - Commissioners Darnauer, Smith, and Easter - Chair Smith - NONE Page 2 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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 Gray Panther representative, Ms. Reside reported on events happening in Long Beach. Patron, Mr. Castle reported on transportation issues related to LB Transit. NEXT MEETING The General meeting of the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will be held October 16, 2019. The meeting will be held at El Dorado Park 2800 Studebaker Rd. Long Beach , CA 90815 at 9 am. ADJOURNMENT At 10:18 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