Commission on Aging

City of Riverside 3900 Main Street Riverside, CA 92522 (951) 826-5897 Commission on Aging Agenda Monday, October 21, 2019 4:00 PM City Hall Art Pick Council Chambers 3900 Main Street Riverside, CA 92522 Mission Statement The mission of the Riverside Commission on Aging is to enhance the quality of life for seniors in our community. We study local senior issues to learn about current programs, define future needs, and reference best practices. We then make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on ways we think the City of Riverside can maintain and improve its status as a Senior-Friendly Community. SPEAKER CARDS--If you wish to address the Commission on Aging, please complete and submit a speaker card to a Staff Member. Speaker cards can be found with the Staff Member. Speaker cards will be accepted until conclusion of Oral Communications from the Audience. In accordance with the Public Records Act, any information you provide on this form is available to the public. Accessibility to Meetings: The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability, who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-5427 or TDD at (951) 826-5439 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT City of Riverside Page 1 Printed on 10/9/2019 Commission on Aging Agenda October 21, 2019 1 This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to invite your comments regarding any matters within the Commission's jurisdiction - Individual audience participation is limited to three minutes and you will be asked to state your name and city of residence. Please complete and submit a speaker card to the Staff Member COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS 2 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, meetings attended by Commission on Aging Members and announcements of upcoming events PRESENTATIONS 3 Guest Speaker - Catherine Andre with Inland Caregiver Resource Center Attachments: Report CONSENT CALENDAR 4 COA - September 16, 2019 Minutes Attachments: Report REVIEW OF BOARD ATTENDANCE Commissioners will review the board attendance policy and discuss concerns. 5 Determine whether Commissioner Vicki Broach’s absence from the regular Commission on Aging meeting 9/16/2019, should be recorded as an excused or unexcused absence. Attachments: Report 6 Determine whether Commissioner Rosa Jimenez’s absence from the regular Commission on Aging meeting 9/16/2019, should be recorded as an excused or unexcused absence. Attachments: Report 7 Determine whether Commissioner Wilma Van Gundy's absence from the regular Commission on Aging meeting 9/16/2019, should be recorded as an excused or unexcused absence. Attachments: Report DISCUSSION ITEMS City of Riverside Page 2 Printed on 10/9/2019 Commission on Aging Agenda October 21, 2019 8 Ad Hoc Committee to report on Advocacy Ad Hoc Committee to report on Events Ad Hoc Committee to report on Resources Ad Hoc Committee to report on Emergency Preparedness 9 Adopting a Senior or become a Secret Santa for a senior in need and reach out during the holidays. 10 Discuss Feed America new guidelines to qualify seniors consider seeking a presentation. ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION 11 Items for future Commission on Aging consideration as requested by Commissioners and/or City Staff. For live Webcast of the Committee Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or Engageriverside.com City of Riverside Page 3 Printed on 10/9/2019