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Senior Advisory Board

Regular Meeting

San Bruno, CA · April 15, 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 April 15, 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, Linda Boscono, Barbara Cox, Liz Hom, and Joyce Satow. Excused Absence: Carolyn Chin. 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 March 18, 2025 meeting. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: John Barrelier spoke about being censored for protesting against the Code of Conduct. Vice Mayor Marty Medina reminded everyone about the opportunity for free groceries and about volunteering at Second Harvest on April 23rd at Belle Air School. Community Services Director Karlen stated that John Barrelier had been invited to numerous meetings with staff and had declined every meeting. The Code of Conduct was brought back to the Senior Advisory Board twice. One time was in response to some clean up that John Barrelier had asked for. Community Services Director Karlen stated that John Barrelier’s behavior by forcing individuals to read whatever he was bringing to them was in violation of the Code of Conduct. 6. NEW BUSINESS: a. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data from March 2025 – Board Member Cox asked for staff to review Friday bingo numbers and Wednesday hula numbers. She stated that the Sunday Come Back Bingo should be 185. Chair Epperson asked for a review of the Friday movie number. Board Member Boscono asked about the pole walking number. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated she would review all the numbers and would have an updated report at the next meeting. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated Thursday lunch numbers were trending around 80. Discussion about people not always signing in and what the sign-in data was used for. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated staff were exploring different sign-in methods. Public Comment (no name given) stated the sign-in sheet was not easily seen and she suggested a head count could be done by the program conductor. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. Update on Catering RFP – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated the RFP process was set to close May 1st. She stated that the goal was to review the submissions, select someone by mid-May, and have them start on July 1st. Community Services Director Karlen explained the RFP process. He suggested adding an item to the next meeting’s agenda about forming a taste testing ad-hoc committee. Chair Epperson asked about hiring a chef. Senior Services Manager Rosin explained that the catering model was working well and would continue with administration assistance. b. Update on Improvements and Bathrooms – Senior Services Manager Rosin and Community Services Director Karlen explained the next steps and possible timeline. If everything fell in line, the probable start date would be in fall. Construction would take about two months. Options were being looked into so programming wouldn’t need to be moved. Community Services Director Karlen explained the differences between RFBs and RFPs. c. Update from Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on 2026 Senior Membership Theme Selection – The subcommittee stated that they hadn’t met yet. Senior Services Manager Rosin asked for an update at the next meeting with a timeline that included the final information due date by September. d. Update on Garden Project – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated Parks staff would start next week. The project should be completed by May. e. Update on Parking Lot Signage – Community Services Director Karlen spoke with the City’s Traffic Engineer and the Interim Police Chief. A temporary no u-turn sign would be placed in the driveway. He stated that the red curb could have wording added and warnings could be issued. Board Member Satow asked if this applied to the disabled parking too. Staff stated they would have to look into it. Public Comment (no name given) suggested an exit sign. Public Comment (no name given) spoke about how hard the loop to enter the parking lot was. f. Update on Mahjong Tables – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated eight tables were ordered. 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. Board Member Satow spoke about cars parking diagonally in the parking lot. Senior Services Manager Rosin asked to have staff informed when it happened so it could be addressed immediately. Chair Epperson asked for parking reminders to be included in the newsletter. Board Member Satow spoke about Mahjong complaints. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated she would speak to the players about Mahjong being a Senior Center activity and it was open for all to participate. Vice Chair Martinez spoke about her friend, Skip, who had an interest in starting karaoke. She asked if there was any karaoke equipment. Senior Services Manager Rosin asked for Skip to contact Senior Services Coordinator Tomasello. Vice Chair Martinez announced that the hula class performed at Belle Air School. She stated the hula class would like to perform at the Senior Center. Board Member Cox introduced Pam Madden, her replacement on the Board. She expressed her thanks to everyone. Community Services Director Karlen thanked Board Member Cox for her leadership in keeping the Nutrition Site Council afloat. Senior Services Manager Rosin thanked her for the impact she had on the community. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9:45 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 April 15, 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: March 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. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data from March 2025 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Update on Catering RFP b. Update on Improvements and Bathrooms c. Update from Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on 2026 Senior Membership Theme Selection d. Update on Garden Project e. Update on Parking Lot Signage f. 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 May 20, 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 April 9, 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 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 they were hurt while 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. Class Attendance March 2025 Totals Monday Thursday Class 2024 2025 Class 2024 2025 Hiking 65 66 Fun & Fitness 43 45 Ceramics 34 47 Creative Writing 43 50 MahJong 72 90 Yoga 79 66 Bocce 80 71 Pedro 120 96 Tap 38 37 Music & Motion 50 70 Billiards 24 28 American Line Dance 43 30 BINGO 213 265 Painting 18 18 Pilates/Yoga 29 61 Billiards 31 37 Yoga 37 43 Grief Support Group NA 6 Art Appreciation 3 7 Book Club 8 0 Tuesday Friday: 3/14 Party Class 2024 2025 Class 2024 2025 Spanish 30 28 Hiking 32 15 Zumba Gold 119 191 Knitting & Crocheting 17 8 Sit & Workout 31 57 Movie 9 0 Beginner Line Dance 102 96 Zumba Gold 117 40 Ukulele 30 25 Ping Pong 26 9 Tax Prep NA 116 Billiards 40 12 Billiards 28 25 BINGO 170 60 Bridge 12 8 Qi Gong/Chair Yoga 58 8 Wednesday Class 2024 2025 Hiking 41 50 Sunday Dances Stained Glass 51 48 Class 2024 2025 Beginner Line Review (Dolly) 56 44 Tap Dance 03/02/25 10 19 Billiards 25 26 Line Dance 03/09/25 63 9 BINGO 284 187 Sunday Social 03/16/25 64 33 American Line Dance (Allen) 34 42 Come Back Bingo 03/23/25 140 0 Pedro Intro NA 18 Sunday Social 03/30/25 48 27 Hula NA 155 Pole Walking NA 239 Item 6a Page 5 of 7 Nutrition Site Report - March 2025 Day Date Congregate Meals Guests Disabled Under 60 Total Meals Guest Fees Mon 3 92 92 Tue 4 108 108 Wed 5 102 102 Thu 6 79 79 Fri 7 115 115 Mon 10 106 3 109 $18.00 Tue 11 113 1 114 $6.00 Wed 12 115 115 Thu 13 66 1 67 $6.00 Fri 14 137 137 Mon 17 107 1 108 $6.00 Tue 18 114 3 117 $18.00 Wed 19 109 109 Thu 20 78 1 79 $6.00 Fri 21 86 2 88 $12.00 Mon 24 109 109 Tue 25 100 1 101 $6.00 Wed 26 115 1 116 $6.00 Thu 27 87 87 Fri 28 91 91 Mon 31 97 2 99 $12.00 Total 2,126 16 0 2,142 $96.00 Item 6a 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 3947 Item 6a Page 7 of 7

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