Senior Citizen Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2021 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY EL DORADO PARK - SOCIAL HALL COMMISSION MINUTES 2760 STUDEBAKER RD. LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM Naida Tushnet, Chair Phyllis Schmidt, Commissioner Michele Valencia, Vice Chair William Smith, Commissioner Don Darnauer, Commissioner Robert Finney, Commissioner Flora Easter, Commissioner ROLL CALL At 9:03 am, Commissioner Tushnet, called the meeting to order. Commissioners Don Darnauer, Flora Easter, Robert Finney, Phyllis Schmidt, Present: William Smith, Michele Valencia and Naida Tushnet PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Easter led the Pledge of Allegiance . READING OF MISSION STATEMENT Commissioner Valencia 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 Tony An, civil engineer and project manager from the City’s Accessibility group spoke to the commissioners about uneven sidewalks, ramps and AC patching repair. APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 9, 2021 minutes were approved. Motion was made by Commissioner Darnauer, seconded by Commissioner Valencia, to approve the May 12, 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 Page 1 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2021 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY EL DORADO PARK - SOCIAL HALL COMMISSION MINUTES 2760 STUDEBAKER RD. LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM STAFF REPORT Recreation Superintendent, Ted Stevens passed out Calendars for our Senior Programs. He also gave an update on the HSA hot meal programs and mask CDC guidelines. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Community Relations - Commissioners Finney and Smith - Commissioner Darnauer reported that on the last Saturdays of the month, The Blues Society have been having free concerts at Chavez Park from 3-5pm and honor Veterans and Seniors. B. Crime Prevention and Safety - Commissioners Valencia and Easter- NONE C. Health - Commissioners Valencia and Easter- Commissioner Darnauer reported that he had a very hard time filling out the Attestation Form distributed fro the Health Department and had to deliver the form his self. D. Housing - Commissioners Tushnet, Darnauer and Schmidt- NONE E. Legislation - Commissioners Tushnet and Valencia- NONE F. Technology - Commissioners Finney and Schmidt- NONE G. Transportation - Commissioners Darnauer and Smith - Commissioner Smith reported that you are still required to wear masks on public transportation. NEW BUSINESS Motion to postpone the land acknowledgement discussion to the August 11th Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Darnauer, seconded by Commissioner Finney, to review, discuss and postpone the land acknowledgment to the next meeting which will be held, August 11th. 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 Page 2 of 3 CITY OF LONG BEACH WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2021 SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY EL DORADO PARK - SOCIAL HALL COMMISSION MINUTES 2760 STUDEBAKER RD. LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM NEW BUSINESS Motion to discuss and review the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission meeting time be moved from 9 am to 10 am on August 11th. Motion was made by Commissioner Schmidt, seconded by Commissioner Valencia, to discuss the time change of the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting at the next meeting which will be held, August 11th. 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 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Patron, Mr. Sive reported on LBGTQ elder abuse and addressed Ted Stevens on having LBGTQ Family oriented films in Movies in the Park. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Long Beach Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will be held Wednesday, August 11 at 9 am at the Long Beach Senior Center. ADJOURNMENT At 10 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 or email Irene.rodriguez@longbeach.gov. Page 3 of 3