Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY EL DORADO PARK COMMISSION MINUTES BRIDGE ROOM 2800 NORTH STUDEBAKER RD. LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 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 9:08 a.m., Commissioner Finney, called the meeting to order. Commissioners Winifred Carter, Mary Sedillo, William Smith, Naida Tushnet, Present: Michele Valencia and Robert Finney Commissioners Flora Easter Excused: Commissioners Don Darnauer Absent: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Carter led the flag salute. 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held September 18, 2019. September 18, 2019 Minutes were approved. Page 1 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY EL DORADO PARK COMMISSION MINUTES BRIDGE ROOM 2800 NORTH STUDEBAKER RD. LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM GUEST SPEAKER Miles McNeeley, MSW Program Manager with the Elder Abuse Prevention Program WISE and Healthy Aging explained the services they provide and the goals to reduce the suffering of adult abuse. STAFF REPORT Ted Stevens, Recreation Superintendent reported that Terri Eggers attended the Aging Expo and talked to over 300 older adults. He also reported that there was a Health Fair at the Log Beach Senior Center and they distributed over 150 flu shots. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Community Relations - Commissioners Darnauer and Smith - Chair Darnauer - NONE B. Crime Prevention and Safety - Commissioners Carter and Valencia - Chair Carter Commissioner Carter reported that Police are hosting a community forum tonite at Dowtown HQ from 6-8pm. C. Health - Commissioners Sedillo, Valencia and Easter - Chair Valencia - NONE D. Housing - Commissioners Sedillo, Tushnet, and Carter - Chair Sedillo Commissioner Sedillo reported that they are increasing rent by 35% for land that the mobilehome parks are on. E. Legislation - Commissioners Finney, Tushnet and Valencia - Chair Tushnet - NONE F. Technology - Commissioner and Chair Finney - NONE G. Transportation - Commissioners Darnauer, Smith, and Easter - Chair Smith Commissioner Smith reported that there will be a Transportation Summit on October 30, 2019. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Gray Panther representative, Karen Reside reported on several events and invited everyone to the Partners of Parks art display on October 24, 2019 from 4-7pm. Page 2 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY EL DORADO PARK COMMISSION MINUTES BRIDGE ROOM 2800 NORTH STUDEBAKER RD. LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM NEXT MEETING The next General meeting of the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will be held November 13, 2019. The meeting will be held at Long Beach Senior Center 1150 E. 4th Street Room #202. Long Beach, 90802 ADJOURNMENT At 9:48 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