Senior Advisory Board

Name: Senior Advisory Board — San Bruno, CA
Start: 2025-08-19
End: 2025-08-19
Location: San Bruno, CA

Regular Meeting

San Bruno, CA · August 19, 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 August 19, 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, 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 July 15, 2025 meeting. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Arnold Pablo shared some ideas about connections around belonging and socialization. He thanked Sherry Chin for her welcoming and belonging demeanor. Barry Hertzler spoke about the financial history of the stained glass class and the purchase of supplies. John Barrelier spoke about the constitutional error of the Code of Conduct. He spoke about free speech. He recommended that any personnel who dealt with seniors should take a college course about elders and submit to random drug screening. Frank Briske spoke about rumors of rescheduling the 3rd week and last week of the month Sunday dances. Mayor Rico E. Medina spoke about schools being back in session and the need to be a cautious driver. He spoke about the BART ribbon cutting for the fare gates on Thursday, August 21st. 6. NEW BUSINESS: a. Receive and File Revised Monthly Class Attendance from May 2025 – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated the origami number had been updated. Board Member Satow asked for the report to indicate how many times a month a class was held. Chair Epperson suggested adding monthly or weekly after each class. b. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data from July 2025 – Senior Services Manager Rosin reviewed the reports. She suggested that bingo numbers could be a part of the Nutrition Site Council Report since it was their program. Chair Epperson and Vice Chair Martinez stated that they would like the bingo numbers to stay on the class attendance report since they were part of the Senior Center. c. Report from Nutrition Site Council – Board Member Madden stated that the NSC was still assessing next year’s expenditures. She spoke about the big fundraiser for the extra weekend for Big Bingo in September and October. Freddie’s Café was being challenged with the lack of volunteers. Prices might need to be raised. Discussion about the volunteer process. Board Member Madden asked for specific details about the remodel so that Freddie’s Café could update. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. Update on Senior Membership Theme Selection – Board Member Hom stated Senior Services Manager Rosin would assist with the artwork. The 2026 theme would be Community, Enrichment, and Wellness. She reviewed the timeline. Open enrollment for the 2026 membership would begin on Monday, November 17th in person or online. She listed some suggestions for additional perks. Discussion about coffee coupons and where coffee money went. b. Update on Senior Center Improvements – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated staff had been working on additional needed funding. Additional work might include the roof and hvac system. She stated that there would need to be an investment for Freddie’s Café area improvements by the Nutrition Site Council to work with the same designers. Chair Epperson stated that the project was expanding and she was feeling uncomfortable. Senior Services Manager Rosin explained the additional work that was needed for the aging building. Discussion about flooring and carpeting. c. Update on Service Desk Soft Launch – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated soft launch was going well. A new computer should arrive by the end of the week. She stated the lunch program was intended for anonymous contributions and was separate from the service desk, but credit cards could be taken if insisted upon. 8. ITEMS FROM STAFF: a. September Programming Update – Senior Services Manager Rosin spoke about reviewing all programs and maximizing operational times to be fiscally responsible. She spoke about Sunday dances and stated they were serving mostly people outside the San Bruno community. The dance instructors were looking at options other than Sundays. b. 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 programming ideas and questions were always welcomed. Staff were continuing to make themselves available to meet with John Barrelier. 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. Chair Epperson asked about the status of the recipe book. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated once the printer was repaired, they would be printed and bound. Board Member Boscono asked about the charge for the book. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that there would be no charge, but contributions could be made. Chair Epperson asked about Food Runners and Trader Joes. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that she didn’t have an update. Board Member Madden asked about leftover food. Senior Services Manager Rosin explained the proposal. Board Member Madden stated the Nutrition Site Council decided it would not be feasible. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that she would explore other options. Board Member Boscono asked if a volunteer could pick up donations from Trader Joes. Chair Epperson stated that her understanding was Trader Joes only worked with Food Runners and Food Runners determined where the food should be donated. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 10:34 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 August 19, 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: July 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 Data from May 2025 b. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data from July 2025 c. Report from Nutrition Site Council 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Update on Senior Membership Theme Selection b. Update on Senior Center Improvements c. Update on Service Desk Soft Launch 8. ITEMS FROM STAFF a. September Programming Update b. 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 September 16, 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 August 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 July 15, 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, Liz Hom, Pam Madden, and Joyce Satow. Excused Absence: Carolyn Chin. 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 June 17, 2025 meeting. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: John Barrelier spoke about the lack of freedom of speech at the Senior Center. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that John Barrelier had been asked to meet with staff multiple times to discuss his concerns. Arnold Pablo stated that he didn’t know if it was the right forum for John Barrelier to broadcast and air his grievances. Arnold Pablo stated he was impressed with the Senior Center newsletter. He made some suggestions to improve it. He spoke about the benefits of the garden and the deck. He spoke about signs he had seen at other Senior Centers with the words Respect the Difference of Others and Observe the Golden Rule. 6. NEW BUSINESS: a. Receive and File Revised Monthly Class Attendance from May 2025 – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that the origami numbers were revised incorrectly. b. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data from June 2025 – Senior Services Manager Rosin reviewed the reports. c. Consideration of Congregate Nutrition Program Suggested Donation and Age 59 and Under Guest Fee Adjustment – Senior Services Manager Rosin presented the staff report. Discussion about fee adjustments and start date. MSC Madden/Hom to raise the suggested donation from $3 to $4. Passed 4-2. MSC Satow/Boscono to raise the under 60 guest fee from $6 to $8. Passed 5-1. MSC Madden/Boscono to raise the party fee from $7 to $9. Passed 4-2. MSC Madden/Boscono for the fee adjustments to begin September 1st. Unanimous. d. Discussion on registration and pay procedures for patrons - Senior Services Manager Rosin spoke about a soft launch with the service desk being fully opened on August 1st. She gave an overview of the procedures. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. Senior Membership Theme Selection Update – Board Member Hom stated that more information would be available at the next meeting. b. Jigsaw Table Update – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that it was set up yesterday. 8. ITEMS FROM STAFF: a. Facility Programming – Operational – Senior Services Manager Rosin spoke about the fiscal year 25/26 goal for better usage of operational hours (Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm). b. 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. c. Facility Updates - Senior Services Manager Rosin stated the building permits had been received back and found out that it would cost more than anticipated. Additional funding and grant opportunities were being explored. Board Member Madden asked how Freddie’s Café would be incorporated. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that the lobby in that area was not scoped. The focus was the bathrooms, the front desk, and the fireplace. d. Nutrition Site Council MOU – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated the recommendation was going before City Council on July 22nd. Board Member Madden gave a report on behalf of the Nutrition Site Council. She stated that Freddie’s Café made money, but that it was very labor intensive and staffed by volunteers. Prices might be increasing. She stated that they didn’t have the manpower to distribute leftover food from lunch. She asked to be put on the schedule for cleaning. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that she spoke with Wendy Mines yesterday and many of these things could be addressed operationally and offline. Any food distribution suggestions needed to be directed to the Nutrition Site Council. 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 Boscono asked for an update on the recipe book. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated the book was in final review and the goal was to have it done within the next month. Board Member Boscono asked about getting donations from Trader Joe’s again. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that she was working on getting more food runner support. Board Member Boscono spoke about pesto on multiple days. Senior Services Manager Rosin was thankful for the feedback. Board Member Boscono suggested some ideas to get more people coming to the Senior Center on Thursdays. Board Member Hom stated the hot water dispenser was wobbly. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated this was a safety concern and she would work with the facilities team. Vice Chair Martinez asked why there were walkie talkies in the kitchen. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that they were for safety. Board Member Satow stated there was still trash in the ravine. Senior Services Manager Rosin asked for things like this to be brought to her immediately so they could be addressed quicker. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 10:28 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 13 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 05/4/2025 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 Page 6 of 9 Class Attendance July 2025 Totals Monday Thursday: Party 7/3 Class 2024 2025 Class 2024 2025 Hiking 108 47 Fun & Fitness 39 50 Ceramics 48 19 Creative Writing 50 48 MahJong 94 77 Yoga 30 35 Bocce 0 97 Pedro 76 116 Tap 37 32 Music & Motion 39 67 Billiards 21 31 American Line Dance 23 38 BINGO 258 150 Painting 13 27 Pilates/Yoga 34 21 Billiards 31 24 Yoga 14 16 Grief Support Group 0 8 Sacred Circledancing NA 9 Book Club 5 9 Art Appreciation 0 4 28 Friday: Closed 7/4 Tuesday Class 2024 2025 Class 2024 2025 Hiking 66 35 Spanish 49 46 Knitting & Crocheting 34 23 Zumba Gold 174 158 Movie 0 6 Sit & Workout 36 65 Zumba Gold 176 76 Beginner Line Dance 126 100 Ping Pong 37 19 Ukulele 26 35 Billiards 10 15 Origami NA 14 BINGO 262 184 Get App-y NA 12 Qi Gong/Chair Yoga 0 8 Dying to Talk about Death NA 14 Billiards 44 22 Sunday Dances Class 2024 2025 Wednesday Tap Dance 7/6/2025 17 22 Class 2024 2025 Line Dance 7/13/2025 9 8 Hiking 60 68 Sunday Social 7/20/2025 51 56 Stained Glass 49 40 Sunday Social 7/27/2025 37 21 Beginner Line Review (Dolly) 41 58 Billiards 29 19 BINGO 276 273 American Line Dance (Allen) 48 42 Sound Bath NA 15 Hula 0 60 Bocce NA 6 Item 6b Page 7 of 9 Nutrition Site Report - July 2025 Day Date Congregate Meals Guests Disabled Under 60 Total Meals Guest Fees Tue 1 116 1 117 $6.00 Wed 2 109 1 110 $6.00 Thu 3 136 1 137 $6.00 Fri 4 Mon 7 104 2 106 $12.00 Tue 8 114 2 116 $12.00 Wed 9 117 117 $0.00 Thu 10 96 96 $0.00 Fri 11 95 1 96 $6.00 Mon 14 117 117 $0.00 Tue 15 113 2 115 $12.00 Wed 16 118 118 $0.00 Thu 17 76 1 77 $6.00 Fri 18 96 1 97 $6.00 Mon 21 107 107 $0.00 Tue 22 116 4 120 $24.00 Wed 23 118 1 119 $6.00 Thu 24 76 2 78 $12.00 Fri 25 118 118 $0.00 Mon 28 116 1 117 $6.00 Tue 29 116 5 121 $30.00 Wed 30 116 1 117 $6.00 Thu 31 86 86 $0.00 Total 2,376 26 0 2,402 $156.00 Item 6b Page 8 of 9 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 3787 3639 Item 6b Page 9 of 9

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