Senior Advisory Board
Regular MeetingSan Bruno, CA · July 16, 2024
Minutes
Bunny Epperson, Chair
Priscilla Martinez, Vice Chair
Linda Boscono
“The City with a Heart” Barbara Cox
Yasmin Froehling
Ralph Olcese
Joyce Satow
MEETING MINUTES
Senior Advisory Board
July 16, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Chair Epperson called the meeting of the Senior
Advisory Board to order at 9:05 a.m. Board Members Present: Chair Bunny Epperson, Vice
Chair Priscilla Martinez, Linda Boscono, Barbara Cox, Yasmin Froehling, and Joyce Satow.
Excused Absence: Ralph Olcese. Staff Present: Karlen and Rosin.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Epperson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: The Board accepted the agenda.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Board accepted the minutes of the June 18, 2024 meeting.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
John Barrelier asked for the following to be put on the next agenda: code of conduct and
the possibility of a league of speakers.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center
Historical Front Desk Sign In Data from June 2024 – Discussion about class attendance
numbers. Senior Center Manager Rosin explained that due to construction, classes
and programs in the conference room could not meet.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Senior Center Membership Update – Senior Center Manager Rosin stated the totes
had been ordered, but not received. Once received, the new membership structure
would be rolled out.
b. Bocce Court Improvement Update – Senior Center Manager Rosin stated work should
be scheduled within the next month. The league would start up again once work was
completed. Improvements included leveling, a new face, and new side boxes. Director
Karlen stated there would be an annual maintenance agreement established.
8. ITEMS FROM STAFF:
a. Hiring Update – Director Karlen stated that staff was working with HR on the nutrition
coordinator position and how to revamp it. Catering would be continuing for now.
Recruitment closed yesterday for the Senior Center program coordinator. Interviews
would be starting next week.
b. Staffing Transition – Senior Center Manager Rosin stated the two recreation
coordinators would continue supporting the Senior Center until fully staffed. They have
moved to the new recreation building. Discussion about emergency procedures for staff.
c. Nutrition Program Update – Senior Center Manager Rosin stated staff was still
focusing on the education piece and wanted to move the exceptions date to September
1st. Board Members asked for an email with the information. Director Karlen stated the
current caterer would continue for now since this was an emergency fix. Senior Center
Manager Rosin stated the caterer welcomed feedback and would make changes as
needed. She stated that patrons under 60 had to pay to get a meal.
d. RAC Update – Director Karlen stated there was temporary occupancy for staff. Soft
Opening would occur on July 24th. Grand Opening was scheduled for August 24th.
e. Voting Center – Director Karlen stated that the Senior Center was a voting center in
November. He stated he was working on condensing their set up and takedown times for
minimal impact to the Senior Center. Senior meals and maybe some programming
would happen at the RAC on days that it would be impacted. Discussion about rooms
that have been used in the past for voting.
f. Remodel Update – Director Karlen stated staff found an architect for the design
services of the bathrooms and the front desk.
g. Freddie’s Café Update – Senior Center Manager Rosin stated that she hadn’t been
given any new information. Discussion about the food handling class, the volunteer
approval process, and the County involvement. Board Member Cox stated that the
Nutrition Site Council was proposing to replace the freezer with a refrigerator freezer so
sandwiches could be stored there.
h. Nutrition Site Council MOU – Director Karlen stated the goal was to take the MOU to
City Council at their second meeting in August. It would lay out what the exchange and
partnership was with the Nutrition Site Council. The goal was to bring back the MOU to
the Board at the next meeting.
i. Financial Update - September 2024 – Director Karlen stated he planned to bring the
financial update to the Board in September. Staff would bring to the Board the proposal
for the next budget in November or December. Chair Epperson stated that, from the
one fund, anything over $5,000 had to be approval by City Council. Director Karlen
stated, after researching this, anything had to be approved by City Council from the
donation account.
9. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
This is a report out from board members. No discussion will occur on items reported out by board members
unless they are specifically listed for discussion.
Board Member Froehling asked for nametags to specify if they are volunteers or staff
members.
Board Member Boscono spoke about yesterday’s situation with mats and leaving Sherry in
charge. Board Member Satow asked for the additional information on the waitlist process to
be emailed to the Board.
Board Member Satow asked for the status of the tree branches of concern. Staff stated the
Parks Manager was on top of the situation.
Board Member Satow spoke about Cable’s Channel One and incorrect information about
the Senior Center. Staff stated that they would look into it.
Board Member Satow offered to have volunteers proofread the newsletter before it was
distributed.
Board Member Boscono stated she didn’t think there could be political statements.
Director Karlen stated they were totally in the right to have a Code of Conduct at the Senior
Center, interpretations of one of the line items was incorrect and the language could be
cleared up for clarification, and this would be bought back next month. He stated nothing
could be done politically or religiously. Everything couldn’t be brought up in a code of
conduct. It was really about curbing behavior.
10. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 10:04 a.m.
Agenda
Bunny Epperson, Chair
Priscilla Martinez, Vice Chair
Linda Boscono
“The City with a Heart” Barbara Cox
Yasmin Froehling
Ralph Olcese
Joyce Satow
AGENDA
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
July 16, 2024
9:00 AM
IN PERSON* MEETING LOCATION Zoom Link:
https://sanbruno-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/81809218045
San Bruno Senior Center
1555 Crystal Springs Road, Library Phone Line: 1-669-444-9171
San Bruno, CA 94066 Webinar ID: 818 0921 8045
Webinar Password: 049403
*Please turn off all electronic devices before
the start of the meeting to prevent *Teleconference broadcasting is offered in the
disruptions* meeting via Zoom as a courtesy to the public.
**No public comment accepted via Zoom
PUBLIC COMMENT: In person attendees who want to provide public comment, will be asked to fill out a
speaker card and turn it into Meghan Rosin. Public comment may also be emailed to
mrosin@sanbruno.ca.gov. Comments received via email will not be read aloud during the meeting.
ACCESSIBILITY: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals requiring special
accommodations or modifications to participate in this meeting should contact Meghan Rosin 48 hours prior
to the meeting at (650) 616-7150 or via email at mrosin@sanbruno.ca.gov.
*Any disclosable public writings related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed
by the City to at least a majority of the Senior Advisory Board less than 72 hours prior to that meeting are
available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall located at 567 El Camino Real, San
Bruno, California during normal business hours. In addition, the City may also post such documents on the
City’s Website at https://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/AgendaCenter.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Chair Bunny Epperson, Vice Chair Priscilla Martinez, Linda
Boscono, Barbara Cox, Yasmin Froehling, Ralph Olcese, Joyce Satow
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 18, 2024
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Individuals allowed three minutes. It is the Senior Advisory Board’s policy to refer matters raised in this forum to
staff for investigation and/or action where appropriate. The Brown Act prohibits the Senior Advisory Board from
discussing or acting upon any matter not agendized pursuant to State Law.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center
Historical Front Desk Sign In Data from June 2024
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Senior Center Membership Update
b. Bocce Court Improvement Update
8. ITEMS FROM STAFF
a. Hiring Update
b. Staffing Transition
c. Nutrition Program Update
d. RAC Update
e. Voting Center
f. Remodel Update
g. Freddie’s Cafe Update
h. Nutrition Site Council MOU
i. Financial Update – September 2024
9. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS:
This is a report out from board members. No discussion will occur on items reported out by board members
unless they are specifically listed for discussion.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular Senior Advisory Board Meeting will be held
on August 20, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the San Bruno Senior Center.
POSTING: I declare a copy of this agenda was posted at City Hall, 567 El Camino Real, San Bruno,
among other locations in the city limits of San Bruno, on July 11, 2024, by 6:00 p.m.
__________________________
Lupita Huerta, City Clerk
Bunny Epperson, Chair
Priscilla Martinez, Vice Chair
Linda Boscono
“The City with a Heart” Barbara Cox
Yasmin Froehling
Ralph Olcese
Joyce Satow
MEETING MINUTES
Senior Advisory Board
June 18, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Chair Epperson called the meeting of the Senior
Advisory Board to order at 9:00 a.m. Board Members Present: Chair Bunny Epperson, Linda
Boscono, Barbara Cox, Yasmin Froehling, Ralph Olcese, and Joyce Satow. Excused
Absence: Vice Chair Priscilla Martinez. Staff Present: Karlen, Rosin, and Sandholm.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Epperson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: The Board accepted the agenda.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Board accepted the minutes of the May 21, 2024 meeting.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
John Barrelier asked for the status of his request for permission to post at the Senior
Center. He stated the Code of Conduct had omissions and needed to be redone.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center
Historical Front Desk Sign In Data from May 2024 – Questions about dance attendance
numbers. Deputy Director Sandholm stated staff would review. Board Member Cox
asked about the number of meals on Thursdays. Deputy Director Sandholm stated it
was verified with the caterer that Thursday meals were at 100. Board Member Satow
asked about adding a column for the amount of money that came in every day. Director
Karlen explained that, as was explained several times previously, the money coming in
was all donation based and it wasn’t something that was reported to the County. Board
Member Olcese asked about eliminating multiple placemats. Senior Center Manager
Meghan Rosin stated the program was intended for people who were physically there
with one placemat per person. Information would be coming out in July.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Senior Center Membership Ad-Hoc Committee Report – Deputy Director Sandholm
presented the four items chosen by the ad-hoc committee. Consensus among board
members was B (two-tone accent gusseted tote bag) in forest green.
b. Bocce Court Improvements – Deputy Director Sandholm stated the company had
submitted their repair quote, but staff was still waiting for the sideboard quote. Board
Member Olcese asked about the court material. Deputy Director Sandholm stated the
material would be staying the same. Director Karlen stated the company was
recommending an annual maintenance plan and staff would be looking at what that
would entail.
8. ITEMS FROM STAFF:
a. Hiring Update – Director Karlen stated Meghan Rosin had been hired as the Senior
Center Manager. A coordinator position would be launched and dedicated to the Senior
Center. There were two finalists for the Senior Nutrition Coordinator position.
b. Nutrition Program Update – Director Karlen stated once the nutrition coordinator
started, catering would continue for a bit so there would be an overlap. Senior Center
Manager Rosin stated a new donation box had been purchased and would be at the
Assembly Room entry way.
c. RAC Update – Director Karlen stated the temporary certificate of occupancy was being
worked on so staff could get into the building. Soft opening should happen in mid-July
with abbreviated hours and the grand opening would be at the end of August with full
hours. He stated the website had been updated with prices for membership and facility
rentals.
9. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
This is a report out from board members. No discussion will occur on items reported out by board members
unless they are specifically listed for discussion.
Board Member Olcese asked about getting a coordinator to make a new bocce ball
schedule. Senior Center Manager Rosin stated she was waiting to hear back from Kathy.
Board Member Satow asked the status on the uneven cement. Deputy Director
Sandholm stated he would need to follow up with the Public Works Department.
Board Member Satow asked about improving the ladies’ bathroom. Director Karlen stated
it was on the CIP list for next year. It would possibly be approved at the next City Council
meeting along with the rest of the budget. She asked about getting the air conditioning
cleaned. Director Karlen stated he could ask.
Board Member Satow asked about posting the responses to the suggestions in the
suggestion box. Director Karlen encouraged people to leave their name and number on
their suggestions because Senior Center Manager Rosin was responding to them.
Board Member Boscono asked about the status of serving food at the café. Deputy
Director Sandholm stated staff needed to follow up with the County on the next steps to
make sandwiches.
Board Member Boscono asked about the lunch charge for people under 60 and the
increase from $5.50 to $6.00. Deputy Director Sandholm stated it was part of the master
fee schedule that went to the City Council, and it was presented to the Senior Advisory
Board before it went to Council. Senior Center Manager Rosin stated staff members could
process credit card payments.
Board Member Cox asked if there were plans to have the Nutrition Site Council in one of
the newly carpeted and painted offices. Director Karlen stated that once the MOU was
finished, they would be in the office that opened to the hallway.
Chair Epperson asked for financial reports on Senior Center allocations and expenditures,
and the balances of the two trust funds once the budget was approved. Director Karlen
stated that a year end and a forecast for the future could be done in July.
Chair Epperson asked for a moment of silence for Raoul Epling who passed away on May
25th.
10. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
Class Attendance
June 2024 Totals
Monday Thursday
Class 2024 2023 Class 2024 2023
Hiking 76 43 Softball 0 42
Ceramics 47 12 Fun & Fitness 28 44
MahJong 65 35 Creative Writing 52 36
Bocce 0 74 Yoga 64 81
Tap 35 40 Pedro 80 98
Billiards 34 50 Music & Motion 45 53
BINGO 206 220 American Line Dance 23 27
Computer Club 0 24 Painting 13 20
Pilates/Yoga 34 20 Computer Club 0 9
Yoga 29 21 Billiards 31 52
Art Appreciation 5 7 Grief Support Group 0 N/A
Book Club 5 6
Tuesday
Class 2024 2023 Friday
Spanish 41 31 Class 2024 2023
Bocce 0 46 Hiking 66 17
Zumba Gold 160 140 Knitting & Crocheting 23 33
Sit & Workout 9 53 Zumba Gold 153 176
Beginner Line Dance 106 75 BINGO 235 341
Ukulele 0 22 Ping Pong 22 20
Billiards 32 43 Billiards 19 36
Computer Club 0 12 Bridge 4 19
Scrapbooking 5 N/A
Bocce 0 40
Wednesday
Class 2024 2023
Hiking 65 44 Sunday Dances 2024 2023
Stained Glass 56 28 Line Dance 6/2/24 12 8
Beginner Line Review 33 18 Line Dance 6/9/24 8 10
Billiards 26 37 Sunday Social 6/16/24 0 36
Bingo 263 278 Sunday Social 6/30/24 125 N/A
Computer Club 0 23
American Line Dance 17 31
Sunday Bingo 2024 2023
Sunday 6/23/24 150 N/A
Item 6a
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Nutrition Site Report - June 2024
Day Date Congregate Meals Guests Disabled Under 60 Total Meals Guest Fees
Mon 3 108 108
Tue 4 104 2 106 $12.00
Wed 5 101 2 103 $12.00
Thu 6 73 1 74 $6.00
Fri 7 86 86
Mon 10 115 115
Tue 11 120 2 122 $12.00
Wed 12 116 1 117 $6.00
Thu 13 95 95
Fri 14 89 89
Mon 17 116 1 117 $6.00
Tue 18 118 2 120 $12.00
Wed 19 120 2 122 $12.00
Thu 20 87 1 88 $6.00
Fri 21 92 92
Mon 24 117 1 118 $6.00
Tue 25 110 2 112 $12.00
Wed 26 106 1 107 $6.00
Thu 27 100 1 101 $6.00
Fri 28 114 114
Total 2,087 19 0 2,106 $114.00
Item 6a
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January February March April May June July August September October November December
2019 5936 5424 6176 6249 6177 5179 6098 6066 5748 6293 4869 5503
2020 5709 5206 1284 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 642 3540 4460 4834 4345 3914
2022 3902 4260 5499 4461 4609 4695 4137 4721 4314 4347 3692 3429
2023 3195 3663 3805 3718 4098 4107 3813 4434 3867 4204 3585 3177
2024 3781 3814 4165 4387 4207 3755
Item 6a
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