Senior Advisory Board

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 September 16, 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: August 19, 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 August 2025 b. Report from Nutrition Site Council c. Formation of Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Volunteer Appreciation Event d. Consideration and Discussion of 2026 Party Schedule e. Consider and accept Staff Recommendation to Cancel December 16 SAB Meeting 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Update on Senior Membership Theme Selection b. Update on Senior Center Improvements 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. b. Update on Senior Center operational hours, rental hours, and staffed hours 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 October 21, 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 September 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 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 Joe’s. 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 Joe’s. Chair Epperson stated that her understanding was Trader Joe’s 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.  Class Attendance August 2025 Totals Coding: W Weekly Program M# Monthly Program x # times per month SP Special Program - not regular A By Appointment w/Terrie SE Special Event Monday Thursday Class FREQ 2024 2025 Class FREQ 2024 2025 Billiards W 0 20 American Line Dance W 21 49 BINGO W 179 142 Billiards W 30 22 Bocce W 4 96 Creative Writing W 30 36 Ceramics W 26 31 Fun & Fitness W 26 29 Hiking W 81 45 Music & Motion W 41 64 MahJong W 62 83 Painting W 11 22 Pilates/Yoga W 31 26 Pedro W 59 76 Tap W 22 39 Senior Softball W 0 72 Yoga W 24 38 Yoga W 16 45 Art Appreciation M1 6 6 Book Club M1 6 10 Circle Dance M2 NA 16 Grief Support Group M1 4 7 Tuesday Friday Class FREQ 2024 2025 Class FREQ 2024 2025 Beginner Line Dance W 59 106 Billiards W 20 66 Billiards W 0 16 BINGO W 280 219 Sit & Workout W 13 64 Bridge W 0 28 Spanish W 52 40 Hiking W 66 55 Ukulele W 13 25 Knitting & Crocheting W 33 34 Zumba Gold W 68 162 Ping Pong W 28 35 Dying to Talk M1 NA 11 Qi Gong/Chair Yoga W 0 47 Origami M1 NA 12 Zumba Gold W 139 205 Get Appy SP NA 13 Movie M1 11 7 Wednesday Sunday Dances Class FREQ 2024 2025 Class FREQ 2024 2025 American Line Dance w/Allen W 27 16 Tap Dance 8/3 M1 25 24 Beginner Line Review w/Dolly W 29 39 Line Dance 8/10 - CANC M1 25 0 Billiards W 23 20 Sunday Social 8/17 - CANC M1 43 0 BINGO W 259 225 Sunday Social 8/31 M1 45 36 Hiking W 65 49 Hula W NA 68 Stained Glass W 38 42 Sound Bath M1 NA 10 Clear Captions SP NA 10 Pedro Intro A NA 0 Item 6a Page 6 of 10  Nutrition Site Report - August 2025 Day Date Congregate Meals Guests Disabled Under 60 Total Meals Guest Fees Fri 1 101 101 Mon 4 99 1 100 $6.00 Tue 5 111 4 115 $6.00 Wed 6 114 114 Thu 7 93 93 Fri 8 103 103 Mon 11 103 1 104 $6.00 Tue 12 117 1 118 $6.00 Wed 13 112 112 Thu 14 83 1 84 $6.00 Fri 15 106 3 109 $6.00 Mon 18 104 104 Tue 19 119 119 Wed 20 121 2 123 $6.00 Thu 21 84 84 Fri 22 107 107 Mon 25 100 100 Tue 26 113 4 117 $6.00 Wed 27 114 2 116 $6.00 Thu 28 88 1 89 $6.00 Fri 29 111 111 Total 2,203 20 0 2,223 $60.00 Item 6a Page 7 of 10  CITY OF SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: September 16, 2025 TO: Senior Advisory Board FROM: Meghan Rosin, Senior Services Manager SUBJECT: Consideration of, and feedback for, 2026 Senior Center Party Schedule and Structure BACKGROUND: The Senior Center hosts a series of themed parties each year in coordination with the Congregate Nutrition Program. These events are highly attended, featuring live music, decorations, and special meals. They provide an opportunity for community connection, celebration, and social engagement. In 2025, the parties were scheduled as follows: • Friday, February 14 – Bee Loved: A Valentine’s Celebration • Friday, March 14 – St. Patty’s Day • Friday, May 16 – Sports Fans • Thursday, July 3 – Western BBQ • Friday, October 31 – All Hallows Eve • Friday, November 21 – Friends-giving • Friday, December 12 – Snow Flake Social In addition to themes and dates, each party follows a consistent structure that includes live entertainment, themed decorations, and a modified Assembly Room setup. This format is outlined in the Current Party Overview section below and serves as the baseline for feedback regarding 2026 planning. DISCUSSION: As staff prepare for the 2026 calendar of parties, feedback from the Senior Advisory Board is requested regarding the following: Current Party Overview: • Sign-in for lunch works the same as any other day. Specifically, this means no advanced ticket sales. • Lunch desk and Assembly Room doors open at 9:00 a.m. • Music begins at 10:00 a.m. • At 12:00 p.m., music stops, lunch is served, and 4–6 door prizes are drawn. • Music resumes at 12:30 p.m. and continues until 1:30 p.m. • Any programs that would normally occur in the Assembly Room during party time are cancelled. • Assembly Room is set up to seat 150, with themed decorations, table centerpieces, and balloons. Item 6d Page 8 of 10 Senior Advisory Board September 16, 2025 Subject: Consideration of, and feedback for, 2026 Senior Center Party Schedule and Structure Areas for Feedback: 1. Party Themes o Are the current themes still relevant and enjoyable to patrons? o Are there new or alternative themes that should be considered? 2. Party Schedule o Is the current frequency (approximately one event every 6–8 weeks) appropriate? o Are the selected dates and times of year ideal, or should adjustments be considered? 3. Event Components o Are live music, decorations, and themed lunches meeting expectations? o Are there additional elements (e.g., games, raffles, contests, volunteer involvement) that should be incorporated? Staff is seeking feedback to guide planning for 2026 to ensure that the Senior Center’s parties remain engaging, festive, and aligned with the interests of patrons. FISCAL IMPACT: The parties are budgeted annually as part of the overall programming budget. No changes to budgetary needs are anticipated at this time. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Senior Advisory Board provide feedback on the 2025 party schedule and structure and advise staff regarding potential adjustments or additions for 2026. ALTERNATIVES: None ATTACHMENTS: None. Item 6d Page 9 of 10  CITY OF SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: September 16, 2025 TO: Senior Advisory Board FROM: Meghan Rosin, Senior Services Manager SUBJECT: Accept Staff Recommendation to Cancel December 16, 2025, Senior Advisory Board Meeting BACKGROUND: Due to the December Advisory Board Meeting falling close to the holidays, staff recommends the Board cancel the regularly scheduled meeting. If there are any time sensitive items, staff will recommend the Board hold the December meeting or schedule a special meeting to discuss pertinent business. DISCUSSION: At this time, it is not anticipated there will be time sensitive items brought to the Board in December. Any business that is brought forward will be discussed in January 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact is associated with this report. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board cancel its December 16, 2025, meeting. ATTACHMENTS: None. Item 6e Page 10 of 10