Senior Advisory Board
Regular MeetingSan Bruno, CA · June 17, 2025
Minutes
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
June 17, 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, Carolyn Chin, Liz Hom, and Joyce Satow. Excused
Absence: Pam Madden. 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 May 20, 2025 meeting.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Arnold Pablo asked about the possibility of the Senior Center issuing surveys regarding
nutritional value of food served, staff congregate relationship, and donations from
individuals. He was looking for a survey geared toward everything.
John Barrelier spoke about the letter of censure he received a year ago. He requested that
the Code of Conduct be rewritten to include no weapons and a review of political speech.
Community Services Director Karlen stated that Senior Services Manager Rosin had
reached out to John Barrelier on numerous occasions to sit down and have a conversation
about this and he had refused to do that. Until that happened, there could be no resolution.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center
Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data from May 2025 – Senior Services Manager Rosin
stated that Tuesday and Friday Zumba Gold numbers were lower due to missed days
and a party. Board Member Satow stated that the origami number was incorrect and
should be 13. Community Services Director Karlen spoke about the Silver Sneakers
Program. Board Member Boscono asked if the number of lunches would stay the
same. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that she was monitoring the numbers.
Community Services Director Karlen stated the new catering contract had a maximum
which supported the number of meals that were currently being served. Additional
funding would need to be found if the meals were increased. Senior Services Manager
Rosin stated that she was working with the County about potentially preventing waste.
The City would donate the leftovers to the Nutrition Site Council who would then make
them available to the senior community for free. There would be a trial period.
b. FY 2025/26 Nutrition Site Council MOU - Senior Services Manager Rosin spoke about
the MOU and reviewed the changes. She stated that Nutrition Site Council was on
board. The MOU was currently being reviewed by the legal department. The intention
was to bring this to City Council with the Board’s support. Motion that the Senior
Advisory Board reviewed the MOU and advised the City Council to approve it. MSC
Hom/Chin. Unanimous.
c. Discussion of electronic sign-in method – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated the
goal was to have everyone scan in for better reporting. She stated that front desk
volunteers would be working in tandem with a service desk person. There were three
new service desk staff members who would start training next week.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Update on current Senior Center Membership numbers – Senior Services Manager
Rosin stated that there were 102 active members on the new membership program.
There were currently 30 who had the newsletter mailed to them every month. Plan was
to start sending information out in October for next year. Board Member Boscono
spoke about personal outreach and testimonials.
b. Update from Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on 2026 Senior Membership Theme Selection –
Board Member Hom stated the subcommittee met. They were waiting for the blanket
samples in dark blue and red. The 6½ inch logo would be white. The theme words
chosen were community, enrichment, and wellness. Blankets would not have a year so
any extra inventory could be sold as swag. People renewing would be able to select the
color of their blanket. Manny would be doing the mockup.
c. Update on Senior Center Improvements – Community Services Director Karlen stated
that all the plans had been approved by the Building Department. They were waiting for
an engineer’s estimate to bid the project. Additional funding might need to be secured.
There would be some sort of a closure. Plans were being made for how that would look.
d. Update on Jigsaw puzzle table – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated the table
would be ordered in July.
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 suggested agendizing fees that were adopted at the
last City Council meeting. Lunch service rates for unqualifying members were set as a base
rate up to market rate. Chair Epperson agreed that this needed to be agenized for the next
meeting.
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 gave positive comments for the lunch second service of one table at
a time, issues with trash in the ravine, and thanks for the removal of excess plant growth
from the sidewalk.
Board Member Satow stated there were new items in the newsletter that the Board
Members were not aware of. Senior Services Manager Rosin spoke about Summer Fun
Fridays. Community Services Director Karlen stated programming for the facility was an
operational thing done by staff based on the needs of the public. Major changes that came
to the policy level were brought back to the Advisory Board. Chair Epperson thanked staff
for bringing a lot of new programs into the Senior Center. Vice Chair Martinez spoke about
fun things versus funny things for Summer Fun Fridays.
10. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9:52 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
June 17, 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: May 20, 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 May 2025
b. FY 2025/26 Nutrition Site Council MOU
c. Discussion of electronic sign-in method
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Update on current Senior Center Membership numbers
b. Update from Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on 2026 Senior Membership Theme Selection
c. Update on Senior Center Improvements
d. Update on Jigsaw puzzle table
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 July 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 June 12, 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
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.
Class Attendance
May 2025 Totals
Monday: Closed 5/26 Thursday
Class 2024 2025 Class 2024 2025
Hiking 73 35 Fun & Fitness 48 69
Ceramics 38 15 Creative Writing 64 52
MahJong 61 48 Yoga 75 61
Bocce 100 77 Pedro 124 116
Tap 37 29 Music & Motion 85 93
Billiards 32 13 American Line Dance 38 67
BINGO 190 144 Painting 19 25
Pilates/Yoga 33 26 Billiards 40 25
Yoga 31 16 Grief Support Group 5 11
Art Appreciation 4 6 Book Club 6 8
Tuesday Friday: Party on 5/16
Class 2024 2025 Class 2024 2025
Spanish 59 48 Hiking 75 75
Zumba Gold 217 136 Knitting & Crocheting 45 42
Sit & Workout 32 65 Movie N/A 0
Beginner Line Dance 129 110 Zumba Gold 151 178
Ukulele 31 20 Ping Pong 34 34
Billiards 51 20 Billiards 43 42
Origami N/A 33 BINGO 238 272
Bridge 4 16
Qi Gong/Chair Yoga N/A 70
Wednesday
Class 2024 2025
Hiking 75 50 Sunday Dances
Stained Glass 59 28 Class 2024 2025
Beginner Line Review (Dolly) 53 40 Tap Dance 05/04/2025 Canc. 24
Billiards 41 24 Line Dance 05/11/2025 10 12
BINGO 332 251 Sunday Social 05/18/2025 41 20
American Line Dance (Allen) 30 47 Sunday Social 05/25/2025 12 35
Pedro Intro N/A 9
Hula N/A 65
Pole Walking N/A 7
Women's Veteran Program N/A 13
Sound Bath N/A 23
Item 6a
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Nutrition Site Report - May 2025
Day Date Congregate Meals Guests Disabled Under 60 Total Meals Guest Fees
Thu 1 67 67
Fri 2 116 116
Mon 5 116 116
Tue 6 116 1 117 $6.00
Wed 7 114 114
Thu 8 70 70
Fri 9 95 1 96 $6.00
Mon 12 96 1 97 $6.00
Tue 13 102 102
Wed 14 116 116
Thu 15 81 81
Fri 16 96 96
Mon 19 105 3 108 $18.00
Tue 20 110 2 112 $12.00
Wed 21 114 114
Thu 22 87 1 88 $6.00
Fri 23 92 92
Mon 26
Tue 27 104 2 106 $12.00
Wed 28 107 107
Thu 29 81 1 82 $6.00
Fri 30 107 107
Total 2,092 12 0 2,104 $72.00
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 4031 3919 3772 3967 3040 3058
2025 3664 3476 3947 4196 3713
Item 6a
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CITY OF SAN BRUNO
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: Senior Advisory Board
FROM: Meghan Rosin, Senior Services Manager
SUBJECT: Nutrition Site Council MOU – FY 2025/26
BACKGROUND:
The Nutrition Site Council (NSC) was established in September 1993 to support programs and
services for seniors. Since NSC’s inception, the Senior Center has worked collaboratively with
the NSC to support programs and opportunities to seniors in the San Bruno community. The
purpose for maintaining a MOU is to clearly define the working relationship.
DISCUSSION:
The Community Services Department has oversight of the San Bruno Senior Center and
endeavors to work in partnership with organizations such as the NSC. On-going programs are
executed in partnership with the NSC such as bingo events, lunch entertainment, nutrition
program, Freddie’s Café operations, and other various fundraising events. In doing so, the NSC
is able to help support and help offset funding for Senior Center programs and services.
Staff have held a series of meetings with the NSC to formalize the on-going partnership into the
next fiscal year. The MOU for FY 2025/26 formalizes the partnership between the City and NSC
to work cooperatively to provide the following, as mutually agreed upon by both parties:
• Bingo
• Lunch entertainment
• Senior Nutrition and Transportation Programs
• Freddie’s Café operations
• Various fundraising events
The agreement is simultaneously under review by the City Attorney and the Chief Operating
Officer. The Senior Advisory Board is requested to review the Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU), and expected to advise the City Council to approve the MOU, thereby continuing the
partnership with the NSC.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact is a loss of revenue in the amount of approximately $110,000 from rental fees
and auxiliary rental charges. This amount does not include office space rental or storage.
Approval of the MOU would generate $125,000 in earmarked funding supporting lunchtime
entertainment, nutrition program, transportation, and other senior programming.
Item 6b
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Senior Advisory Board
June 17, 2025
Subject: Nutrition Site Council MOU – FY 2025/26
RECOMMENDATION:
Review MOU and make a recommendation to the City Council to approve the MOU with the NSC.
ALTERNATIVES:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MOU between City of San Bruno and Nutrition Site Council
Item 6b
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