Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM COMMISSION MINUTES Naida Tushnet, Chair Phyllis Schmidt, Commissioner Michele Valencia, Vice Chair William Smith, Commissioner Don Darnauer, Commissioner Robert Finney, Commissioner Flora Easter, Commissioner REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 am At 9 am, Commissioner Tushnet, called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Commissioners Don Darnauer, Flora Easter, Robert Finney, Phyllis Schmidt, Present: William Smith, Michele Valencia and Naida Tushnet PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Valencia led the Pledge of Allegiance. READING OF MISSION STATEMENT Commissioner Finney 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. GUEST SPEAKER Representative, Jacob O'Donnell from Senator Lena Gonzalez’s 33rd District office will spoke about how the digital divide is effecting the seniors. Page 1 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM COMMISSION MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 10, 2021 minutes were approved. Motion was made by Commissioner Finney, seconded by Commissioner Valencia, to approve the February 10, 2021 minutes. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Don Darnauer, Flora Easter, Robert Finney, Phyllis Schmidt, William Smith, Michele Valencia and Naida Tushnet STAFF REPORT Recreation Superintendent, Ted Stevens reported that the Long Beach Senior Center in collaboration with AARP, Partners of Parks and the Gray Panthers were able to operate their "Free" Income Tax program to seniors at the Senior Center. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Community Relations - Commissioners Darnauer and Smith - NONE B. Crime Prevention and Safety - Commissioner Valencia - NONE C. Health - Commissioners Valencia and Easter - NONE D. Housing - Commissioner Tushnet - NONE E. Legislation - Commissioners Finney, Tushnet and Valencia - Commissioner Tushnet reported the mayor has submitted his recovery plan to City Council, with a vote scheduled for March 16, 21. Important proposals for seniors were Digital concerns, Health Issues & Homelessness. F. Technology - Commissioner Finney - NONE G. Transportation - Commissioners Darnauer, Smith, and Easter - Commissioner Smith - NONE Page 2 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM COMMISSION MINUTES UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1) Discuss/Approve Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission meeting dates. Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission dates (attached) were approved. Motion was made by Commissioner Finney, seconded by Commissioner Darnauer to approve the 2021 dates. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Don Darnauer, Flora Easter, Robert Finney, Phyllis Schmidt, William Smith, Michelle Valencia and Naida Tushnet. 2) Review/Approve Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Standing Committee representatives. Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory CommissionStanding Committees were approved. Motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Darnauer to approve the Standing Committee members. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Don Darnauer, Flora Easter, Robert Finney, Phyllis Schmidt, William Smith, Michelle Valencia and Naida Tushnet. NEW BUSINESS NONE PUBLIC PARTICIATION NONE NEXT MEETING The next General meeting of the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will be held, April 14, 2021at 9 am. ADJOURNMENT At 9:51 am, Commissioner Tushnet 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