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Senior Advisory Board

Regular Meeting

San Bruno, CA · May 20, 2025

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Bunny Epperson, Chair Priscilla Martinez, Vice Chair Linda Boscono “The City with a Heart” Carolyn Chin Liz Hom Pam Madden Joyce Satow MEETING MINUTES Senior Advisory Board May 20, 2025 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, Vice Chair Priscilla Martinez, Linda Boscono, Carolyn Chin, Liz Hom, Pam Madden, and Joyce Satow. Staff Present: 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 April 15, 2025 meeting. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: John Barrelier spoke about his concerns with gross errors in the Code of Conduct such as the omission of weapons. He suggested hiring personnel who understood the First Amendment to the Constitution. Billy Kaktis asked about plans for the bookshelves. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that they could talk about this offline. She stated the organization of this was part of the improvements that would be happening. 6. NEW BUSINESS: a. Receive and File Revised Monthly Class Attendance from March 2025 – Senior Services Manager Rosin presented. b. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data from April 2025 – Senior Services Manager Rosin spoke about the increase in guests. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. Update on Catering RFP Award of Contract – Senior Services Manager Rosin announced that Creekside Grill was awarded the contract. She stated it was a one-year contract with the option to extend up to three years. Discussion about the menu process, accuracy of descriptions, and spice/seasoning levels. b. Update from Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on 2026 Senior Membership Theme Selection – Board Member Hom stated the subcommittee met and finalized the logo (a circular group of people holding hands) and the commemorative item (a fleece blanket). The subcommittee suggested having a different commemorative item depending on when the membership was bought. Chair Epperson asked about membership numbers. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that she would provide them at the next meeting. Discussion about words around the logo and consistency of the same logo each year. c. Update on Garden Project – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated the project didn’t begin on time due to tree safety issues that the Parks Department needed to address. The project had now started and should be completed within the next week or so. She stated the Senior Center would be responsible for maintaining the two planter boxes. Discussion about using something other than wood chips. d. Update on Parking Lot Signage/Citations – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated the issuing of citations started last Friday. Officer Scott would be scheduled to come talk and answer questions about parking in the near future. The u-turn sign was being moved around to figure out the best spot. Suggestion to add an exit sign. e. Update on Mahjong Tables – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated the original tables ordered were labor intensive due to attaching and detaching the legs for every use so they were returned. New tables were ordered and should arrive on June 2nd. 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. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that John Barrelier had been extended multiple offers to sit down and talk with staff. 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 read some letters from patrons: a request for a new jigsaw puzzle table, thanks for the new safety upgrades in the parking lot, and thanks about the exciting programs at the Senior Center. Board Member Madden asked about the status of the remodel. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that in order to discuss it, it had to be agendized, but she said that there were no additional updates since the last meeting. Chair Epperson asked to agendize the status of an electronic sign-in method. Board Member Satow stated that they hadn’t seen Community Services Director Karlen lately. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that the last time he went for lunch, the meals were sold out. Lately he had been in budget meetings and currently he was out of the office until the end of the month. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9:43 a.m.

Agenda

Bunny Epperson, Chair Priscilla Martinez, Vice Chair Linda Boscono “The City with a Heart” Carolyn Chin Liz Hom Pam Madden Joyce Satow AGENDA SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING May 20, 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, Conference 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, Liz Hom, Pam Madden, Joyce Satow 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 15, 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 Revised Monthly Class Attendance from March 2025 b. Receive and File Revised Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data from April 2025 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Update on Catering RFP Award of Contract b. Update from Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on 2026 Senior Membership Theme Selection c. Update on Garden Project d. Update on Parking Lot Signage/Citations 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 June 17, 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 May 15, 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 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 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. 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 7 Tuesday Friday: 3/14 Party Class 2024 2025 Class 2024 2025 Spanish 30 28 Hiking 32 42 Zumba Gold 119 191 Knitting & Crocheting 17 24 Sit & Workout 31 57 Movie 9 7 Beginner Line Dance 102 96 Zumba Gold 117 131 Ukulele 30 25 Ping Pong 26 27 Tax Prep NA 116 Billiards 40 23 Billiards 28 25 BINGO 170 181 Bridge 12 16 Qi Gong/Chair Yoga 58 24 Wednesday Class 2024 2025 Hiking 41 50 Sunday Dances Stained Glass 51 48 Class 2024 2025 Beginner Line Review (Dolly) 56 44 Tap Dance 03/02/2025 10 19 Billiards 25 26 Line Dance 03/9/2025 63 9 BINGO 284 263 Sunday Social 03/16/2025 64 33 American Line Dance (Allen) 34 42 Come Back Bingo 03/23/2025 140 185 Pedro Intro NA 18 Sunday Social 03/30/2025 48 27 Hula NA 41 Legal Aid NA 8 Pole Walking NA 10 Item 6a Page 5 of 8 Class Attendance April 2025 Totals Monday Thursday Class 2024 2025 Class 2024 2025 Hiking 101 52 Fun & Fitness 39 58 Ceramics 41 33 Creative Writing 44 51 MahJong 72 68 Yoga 53 67 Bocce 94 56 Pedro 123 104 Tap 61 45 Music & Motion 54 75 Billiards 42 24 American Line Dance 36 33 BINGO 232 195 Painting 17 11 Pilates/Yoga 27 36 Billiards 34 18 Yoga 31 24 Grief Support Group 6 10 Art Appreciation 4 2 Book Club 8 7 Tuesday Friday Class 2024 2025 Class 2024 2025 Spanish 56 66 Hiking 56 49 Zumba Gold 193 261 Knitting & Crocheting 27 35 Sit & Workout 34 71 Movie 6 5 Beginner Line Dance 134 113 Zumba Gold 161 176 Ukulele 34 37 Ping Pong 35 49 Tax Prep 0 58 Billiards 40 27 Billiards 46 37 BINGO 252 234 Bridge 0 12 Qi Gong/Chair Yoga 63 27 Wednesday Class 2024 2025 Hiking 53 64 Sunday Dances Stained Glass 45 61 Class 2024 2025 Beginner Line Review (Dolly) 50 19 Tap Dance 04/06/2025 21 31 Billiards 31 33 Line Dance 04/13/2025 6 7 BINGO 282 326 Sunday Social 04/20/2025 39 25 American Line Dance (Allen) 21 41 Sunday Social 04/27/2025 47 38 Pedro Intro NA 25 Hula NA 59 Pole Walking NA 10 Item 6b Page 6 of 8 Nutrition Site Report - April 2025 Day Date Congregate Meals Guests Disabled Under 60 Total Meals Guest Fees Tue 1 109 1 110 $6.00 Wed 2 116 2 118 $12.00 Thu 3 78 1 79 $6.00 Fri 4 86 2 88 $12.00 Mon 7 95 2 97 $12.00 Tue 8 113 1 114 $6.00 Wed 9 109 2 111 $12.00 Thu 10 83 1 84 $6.00 Fri 11 106 1 107 $6.00 Mon 14 119 1 120 $6.00 Tue 15 103 3 106 $18.00 Wed 16 115 115 Thu 17 76 1 77 $6.00 Fri 18 115 115 Mon 21 115 115 Tue 22 117 2 119 $12.00 Wed 23 90 90 Thu 24 68 1 69 $6.00 Fri 25 116 1 117 $6.00 Mon 28 106 106 Tue 29 117 3 120 $18.00 Wed 30 121 1 122 $6.00 Total 2,273 26 0 2,299 $156.00 Item 6b Page 7 of 8 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 4196 Item 6b Page 8 of 8

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