Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 Viola Sellers, Commissioner Don Darnauer, Commissioner William Smith, Commissioner Flora Easter, Commissioner Naida Tushnet, Commissioner Michele Valencia, Commissioner ROLL CALL At 9:12 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 and Robert Finney PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Darnauer led the flag salute. READING OF 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. NEW APPOINTMENT Commissioner Finney intorduced and welcomed the new Commissioner, Viola Sellers to the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Recommendation to approve the minutes for the meeting held November 13, 2019. November 13, 2019 Minutes were approved. Page 1 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 Andrew Chang with the City Of Long Beach Development Services reported on the inclusionary housing project. STAFF REPORT Terri Olson-Eggers, Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine Community Services Supervisor reported on the UTR Program and upcoming events that will be held at the Long Beach Senior Center. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Community Relations - Commissioners Darnauer and Smith - Chair Darnauer Commissioner Darnauer attended the Mayors Reception for Commissioners along with Commissioners Sedillo, Finney, Valecia, Sellers on December 9, 2019. He also reported that Willmore Baking Company has started their senior program at Cesar Chavez. B. Crime Prevention and Safety - Commissioners Carter and Valencia - Chair Carter Commissioner Carter reported on an article that a New Task Force took back more than 940 firearms off the streets in 2019. C. Health - Commissioners Sedillo, Valencia and Easter - Chair Valencia- NONE D. Housing - Commissioners Sedillo, Tushnet, and Carter - Chair Sedillo Commissioner Sedillo reported on container living. E. Legislation - Commissioners Finney, Tushnet and Valencia - Chair Tushnet Commissioner Tushnet reported on Proposition 13,The California Master Plan for Aging and the Local change in the Tenant relocation ordinance. F. Technology - Commissioner and Chair Finney - NONE G. Transportation - Commissioners Darnauer, Smith, and Easter - Chair Smith Commissioner Smith reported that he attended the Quarterly Paratransit Meeting along with Commissioner Darnauer and Metro's Aging & Disability Transportation forum at Union Station, and the Long Beach Elder Abuse Prevention Task Force PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Gray Panther representative, Karen Reside shared their Special Events Calendar and talked about their Holiday Party. Page 2 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 next General meeting of the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will be held January 15, 2020. The meeting will be held at the Silverado Senior Center 1545 W. 31st Street. Long Beach, 90810 ADJOURNMENT At 10:37 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