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Senior Advisory Board

Regular Meeting

San Bruno, CA · March 18, 2025

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Bunny Epperson, Chair Priscilla Martinez, Vice Chair Linda Boscono “The City with a Heart” Carolyn Chin Barbara Cox Liz Hom Joyce Satow MEETING MINUTES Senior Advisory Board March 18, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Chair Epperson called the meeting of the Senior Advisory Board to order at 9:03 a.m. Board Members Present: Chair Bunny Epperson, Vice Chair Priscilla Martinez, Linda Boscono, Carolyn Chin, Barbara Cox, Liz Hom, and Joyce Satow. Staff Present: Karlen and Rosin (late). 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 February 18, 2025 meeting with a correction that it was Board Member Satow who asked about the status of the cookbook. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Vice Mayor Marty Medina announced that Second Harvest would have their grocery distribution next week on Wednesday, the pancake breakfast at the American Legion would be this upcoming Saturday, and City Council would be meeting tonight. Ralph Olcese spoke about the bocce ball court fencing and the hope to get it cleaned up soon. He asked how many times someone could come and use foul language before they were asked to leave. Community Services Director Karlen stated he and Senior Services Manager Rosin would follow up with him. 6. NEW BUSINESS: a. Election of Chair/Vice Chair – Vice Chair Martinez nominated Bunny Epperson for chair. Board Member Cox nominated Priscilla Martinez for vice chair. MSC Cox/Hom. Unanimous. b. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data from February 2025 – Board Member Cox stated that more valid numbers were being received for billiards due to the new procedure. Chair Epperson asked if Zumba Gold numbers were correct. Community Services Director Karlen stated staff would check. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that billiards numbers were still a little underreported due to the new procedure starting after the last board meeting. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. Update on Improvements and Bathrooms – Community Services Director Karlen stated he spoke with Facilities Manager Ross Shkuratov. They were in the final designs for the restroom areas. Once completed, designs would be brought back to the Advisory Board with how everything would go. Community Services Director Karlen spoke about the RFP process and about staff formulating a plan on how to offer services with the least interruptions possible. Chair Epperson asked what Assistant City Manager Smith found out about Measure K funding. Community Services Director Karlen stated he would touch base with her. b. Update from Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on 2026 Senior Membership Theme Selection – Community Services Director Karlen stated staff would work with the ad-hoc committee about setting up a meeting. Board Member Hom volunteered to join the ad- hoc committee. c. Update on Garden Project – Community Services Director Karlen stated it was on the list to do. He stated that this project would be elevated. d. Update on Parking Lot Signage – Community Services Director Karlen stated that there wasn’t an update yet, but staff would email the board members with the status. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that she was waiting to hear back. e. Update on Mahjong Tables – Community Services Director Karlen stated that there wasn’t an update yet. He stated that staff would work directly with the mahjong players and the tables would be paid from the City’s operation budget. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that the tables would cost approximately $80 - $90 each. 8. ITEMS FROM STAFF: a. City staff are always available to discuss matters of concern with the public around Senior Services and the San Bruno Senior Center, from informal quick chats to scheduled meetings – the door is always open. Community Services Director Karlen spoke about the assessment project of the park system. Initial findings would be presented at next Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Community Services Director Karlen mentioned that there was now a water aerobics class being offered at the RAC (Recreation and Aquatic Center) and most participants were senior age. Staff was working toward a process to bring in Silver Sneakers. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that the thermostat in the billiards room was fixed. 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 Cox stated that next month’s meeting would be her last and Pam Madden would be replacing her. Board Member Satow spoke about the loose wall mounted paper dispenser next to the kitchen door and the off track window shade control string next to the exit door in the dining room. She announced that next Wednesday at Centennial Plaza was the Narita Sister City Community Welcome Reception. Vice Chair Martinez asked if there was a waiver for patrons in case that got hurt at the Senior Center. She asked about bringing back a karaoke class. Chair Epperson asked for a follow-up on additional part time staff and volunteers. Community Services Director Karlen stated they had a meeting with HR a few weeks ago and put together a plan for onboarding new staff. All positions were posted on the City’s website. Volunteer onboarding was still being done through the old process, but staff was working on making it easier. Board Member Boscono thanked Board Member Cox for all her years of service and contributions. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m.

Agenda

Bunny Epperson, Chair Priscilla Martinez, Vice Chair Linda Boscono “The City with a Heart” Carolyn Chin Barbara Cox Liz Hom Joyce Satow AGENDA SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2025 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, Craft Room 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) 616-7151 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, Carolyn Chin, Barbara Cox, Liz Hom, Joyce Satow 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 18, 2025 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Individuals allowed up to three minutes, subject to the Chair’s discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting. 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. Election of Chair/Vice Chair b. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data from February 2025 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Update on Improvements and Bathrooms b. Update from Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on 2026 Senior Membership Theme Selection c. Update on Garden Project d. Update on Parking Lot Signage e. Update on Mahjong Tables 8. ITEMS FROM STAFF a. City staff are always available to discuss matters of concern with the public around Senior Services and the San Bruno Senior Center, from informal quick chats to scheduled meetings – the door is always open. 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 April 15, 2025 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 March 14, 2025, by 6:00 p.m. _________________________ Meghan Rosin, Senior Services Manager Bunny Epperson, Chair Priscilla Martinez, Vice Chair Linda Boscono “The City with a Heart” Carolyn Chin Barbara Cox Liz Hom Joyce Satow MEETING MINUTES Senior Advisory Board February 18, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Chair Epperson called the meeting of the Senior Advisory Board to order at 9:01 a.m. Board Members Present: Chair Bunny Epperson, Vice Chair Priscilla Martinez, Carolyn Chin, Barbara Cox, Liz Hom, and Joyce Satow. Excused Absences: Linda Boscono. Staff Present: Rosin and Smith. 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 January 21, 2025 meeting. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: John Barrelier spoke about his concerns with the Senior Center’s Code of Conduct. Vice Mayor Marty Medina welcomed the new board members. He spoke about the community breakfast at the American Legion on Saturday, February 22nd. Also, he spoke about the grocery distribution at Belle Air Elementary School on Wednesday. He suggested contacting the city attorney with legal matters. 6. NEW BUSINESS: a. Welcome new and returning board members – Senior Services Manager Rosin welcomed re-elected members, Linda Boscono and Joyce Satow, and new members, Carolyn Chin and Liz Hom. b. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data from January 2025 – Board Member Cox stated that there was still an issue with the billiards people signing in. Senior Services Manager Rosin explained that staff would be collecting sign in sheets daily for more accurate numbers. She stated that bocce numbers were increasing. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated there were no changes to the monthly contributions. c. Hear and Appoint Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Senior Membership Theme Selection for 2026 – Senior Services Manager Rosin presented the staff report. MSC Cox/Hom to form an ad-hoc committee. Unanimous. Board Members Boscono and Satow volunteered. d. Receive and Approve of Garden Area Update – Senior Services Manager Rosin presented the staff report. Chair Epperson asked who would be responsible for maintaining the area. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated the City would maintain it, but if there was a group interested in doing the gardening, they could take parts of it over. Board Member Cox asked who would decide where the planter boxes would be placed. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that she was open to input and could reach out to Master Gardeners. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. Update on Improvements and Bathrooms – Senior Services Manager Rosin presented the staff report. Board Member Cox asked about the color of the fireplace wall. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that she would check with the Facilities Manager. Discussion about when the last renovation happened and how long this renovation would last. Senior Services Manager Rosin answered questions. Renderings, funding, and bidding process were discussed. Acting Director Smith stated that she would check into Measure K Funding. 8. ITEMS FROM STAFF: a. Feedback on SAB Election – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated 55 people participated. Chair Epperson asked if the election for chair would take place at the next meeting. Senior Services Manager Rosin answered yes. b. Update on Nutrition Program donations c. Update on Staffing -– Senior Services Manager Rosin stated Mayra Gonzalez was hired as the provisional Accounting and Customer Service Representative. Senior Services Manager Rosin and Acting Director Smith announced that Travis Karlen would be returning on Monday as the Community Services Director. They stated that they were working on bringing in new part-time staff and volunteers. d. City staff are always available to discuss matters of concern with the public around Senior Services and the San Bruno Senior Center, from informal quick chats to scheduled meetings – the door is always open. 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 Chin asked about purchasing six mahjong tables with rims. She spoke about how they had a table set up for teaching new players. Board Member Cox stated that Freddie’s Café was having volunteer issues. There would be some days that the café would not be open due to staffing issues. Chair Epperson asked if volunteers could help decorate for parties like they did in the past. Board Member Cox stated that previously volunteers would sometimes set up the night prior. Chair Epperson stated that she didn’t receive the email with party dates. Board Member Satow spoke about a patron’s concerns about a laundry basket in the ravine, a loose toilet seat in the men’s lavatory, and cars speeding through the parking lot. Chair Epperson spoke about the problem of people parking in the red zone. Senior Services Manager Rosin and Acting Director Smith stated that they would check on visual signage. Board Member Martinez asked about the status of the cookbook. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that staff was working on the final draft. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. Class Attendance February 2025 Totals Monday: Closed 2/17 Thursday Class 2024 2025 Class 2024 2025 Hiking 41 51 Fun & Fitness 49 70 Ceramics 22 37 Creative Writing 59 49 MahJong 24 46 Yoga 66 62 Bocce 48 72 Pedro 116 88 Tap 35 31 Music & Motion 62 58 Billiards 26 3 American Line Dance 52 80 BINGO 155 143 Painting 24 21 Pilates/Yoga 21 41 Billiards 68 11 Yoga 21 23 Grief Support Group 5 7 Art Appreciation 5 5 Book Club 6 9 452 455 Tuesday Friday: Party 2/14 Class 2024 2025 Class 2024 2025 Spanish 30 53 Hiking 36 43 Zumba Gold 32 186 Knitting & Crocheting 12 32 Sit & Workout 33 39 Movie 5 4 Beginner Line Dance 109 106 Zumba Gold 113 121 Ukulele 26 24 Ping Pong 29 33 Tax Prep NA 128 Billiards 31 12 Billiards 30 11 BINGO 252 212 547 Bridge 12 16 Qi Gong/Chair Yoga 62 34 Wednesday 507 Class 2024 2025 Hiking 36 49 Sunday Dances 2024 2025 Stained Glass 37 44 Line Dance 02/02/2025 12 21 Beginner Line Review (Dolly) 37 34 Line Dance 02/09/2025 11 9 Billiards 21 30 Sunday Social 02/16/2025 43 31 BINGO 190 248 Sunday Social 02/23/2025 58 31 American Line Dance (Allen) 24 NA 92 Pedro Intro NA 26 Item 6b Page 5 of 7 Nutrition Site Report - February 2025 Day Date Congregate Meals Guests Disabled Under 60 Total Meals Guest Fees Mon 3 102 102 Tue 4 105 105 Wed 5 108 108 Thu 6 68 68 Fri 7 110 1 111 $6.00 Mon 10 88 88 Tue 11 105 105 Wed 12 93 3 96 $18.00 Thu 13 81 1 82 $6.00 Fri 14 130 1 131 $6.00 Mon 17 Tue 18 110 3 113 $18.00 Wed 19 118 118 Thu 20 76 76 Fri 21 111 111 Mon 24 96 96 Tue 25 102 2 104 $12.00 Wed 26 113 1 114 $6.00 Thu 27 98 1 99 $6.00 Fri 28 114 4 118 $24.00 Total 1,928 17 0 1,945 $102.00 Item 6b Page 6 of 7 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 4031 3919 3772 3967 3040 3058 2025 3664 3476 Item 6b Page 7 of 7

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