Senior Advisory Board
Regular MeetingSan Bruno, CA · November 18, 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
November 18, 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, Linda
Boscono, Carolyn Chin, Liz Hom, Pam Madden, and Joyce Satow. Excused Absence: Vice
Chair Priscilla Martinez. 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 October 21, 2025
meeting.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
John Barrelier spoke about the violation of his freedom of speech. He spoke about
establishing a table for a petition about the difference between 51% majority and 66 2/3%.
Vice Mayor Marty Medina announced Second Harvest would be happening on
Wednesday, November 26th.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Receive and File Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data from September 2025 – Chair
Epperson asked for a review of the Zumba Gold number. Director Karlen stated that
the number was low because some of the classes were cancelled in September.
Discussion about Dying to Talk class and billiards.
b. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Senior Center
Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data from October 2025. NOTE: Nutrition Site Report will
be available at the next scheduled meeting. – Questions about Cornhole Tournament
and Come Back Bingo numbers.
c. Report from Nutrition Site Council – Board Member Madden stated there was a
concern about the handling and storage of the bingo equipment. She stated that
Freddie’s Café was doing well. She spoke about concerns over leftovers. Director
Karlen stated the program was very specific on what could and couldn’t be done. The
program would be at risk if the rules were violated. Board Member Hom asked about
consequences.
d. Receive information on Senior Advisory Board Elections – Senior Services Manager
Rosin presented the staff report.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Update on Senior Membership Theme Selection – Board Member Hom stated the
artwork was reviewed. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that the comments she
received were similar. She would be sending out the updated artwork today.
b. Update on Senior Center Improvements – Director Karlen spoke about the difficulties
finding a clay roofing company. The company tracked down would be a sub-contractor.
The current General Service Agreement didn’t allow for sub-contracting so the item
would need to go to the City Council. He spoke about working with the design company
on the bid alternates. A decision package would be brought forward to the City Council
for their direction. Funding sources were still being looked for.
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. Annual Report – FY 2024-25 – Senior Service Manager Rosin stated that Vice Chair
Martinez presented the Annual Report to City Council on November 12th.
c. Reminder of Congregate Lunch program’s To-Go food – Senior Services Manager
Rosin reviewed the ways the reminders were being distributed. The Congregate Lunch
Program needed to be in compliance with the contract so there weren’t issues with
funding. Discussion about printing information and the contract specifics on the
placemats. Board Member Satow suggested including the updated revision dates at the
bottom of the monthly newsletter. Board Member Boscono spoke about stern
reminders. Director Karlen stated the information needed to come from a point of
education first. Chair Epperson asked to be informed about County visits.
d. Update of Senior Advisory Board By-Laws – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated
staff was reviewing the by-laws to make sure they are up to date. The first revision would
be brought back to the Board in January. Director Karlen stated this process had
already happened with the Culture & Art Commission and the Parks & Recreation
Commission.
Director Karlen stated a contract had been signed for the Silver Sneakers Program at the
RAC. He stated that it would be implied over the month of December with a definite launch
date after the new year.
Director Karlen spoke about the Veteran’s Day Program and thanked the Mayor, City
Council Members, Senior Advisory Board Members, Senior Services Manager Rosin, and
Artichoke Joe’s for their efforts to make it successful.
Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that Coordinator Tomasello had submitted her
resignation. She also explained that Mayra Gonzalez’ role was provisional and would
conclude at the end of December. ACSR Maritza Marquez-Quinonez would be taking over.
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 on Vice Chair Martinez’ behalf about the restoration of the kitchen’s
intercom system. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that when the Senior Center was
closed, IT would be able to work on the wiring issue. Chair Epperson suggested having
announcements start at 11:45am so kitchen volunteers could hear them.
Chair Epperson asked about the cookbooks. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated they
would be coming out this week. Board Member Boscono asked about the fees for the
cookbooks. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that they would be by contribution.
Board Member Satow asked about the number of cookbooks per person.
Chair Epperson asked to agendize the subject of signage on Crystal Springs. Director
Karlen stated that this should be taken to the Traffic Commission.
Board Member Boscono spoke about the tendency of people to gravitate and take videos
when emergency personnel arrive to help. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated she
would work with staff on better crowd control.
Board Member Madden asked whether Freddie’s Café was included in the improvements.
Director Karlen stated that the Nutrition Site Council was approached and they weren’t
interested in contributing to the project.
Board Member Satow asked about the out-of-date permit to operate. Senior Services
Manager Rosin stated that she had reached out to Environmental Health multiple times for
the updated permit. She stated that the Senior Center was in compliance.
Board Member Satow asked about the new lunch money box and the suggestion box.
Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that both were broken. Board Member Satow
asked about who looked at the suggestions. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that
she did.
Director Karlen explained that the questions coming in during the Report Out From Board
Members were operational and should be addressed with staff when they arose. The
questions aren’t board meeting material. If a subject needed to be addressed, then it
needed to be agendized. Chair Epperson asked what the cutoff would be if something
wanted to be agendized. Director Karlen stated it would be the Thursday before the
meeting by noon. Senior Services Manager Rosin asked for topics to be given to her by
the Wednesday before the meeting.
10. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 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
November 18, 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: October 21, 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 for September 2025
b. Receive and File Monthly Class Attendance and Senior Center Historical Front Desk
Sign-In Data from October 2025. NOTE: Nutrition Site Report will be available at the
next scheduled meeting.
c. Report from Nutrition Site Council
d. Receive information on Senior Advisory Board Elections
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. Annual Report – FY 2024-25
c. Reminder of Congregate Lunch program’s no To-Go food
d. Update of Senior Advisory Board By-Laws
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 January 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the San Bruno Senior Center.
The December 16, 2025 meeting is cancelled.
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 November 13, 2025, by 6:00 p.m.
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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
October 21, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Chair Epperson called the meeting of the Senior
Advisory Board to order at 9:02 a.m. Board Members Present: Chair Bunny Epperson, Vice
Chair Priscilla Martinez (late), Linda Boscono, Carolyn Chin, Pam Madden, and Joyce
Satow. Excused Absence: Liz Hom. Staff Present: Karlen (late) 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 September 16, 2025
meeting with a correction to 6C - Formation of Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Volunteer
Appreciation Event. Board Members were interested in forming a subcommittee rather than
volunteering to be on the subcommittee.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
John Barrelier spoke about his constitutional rights, oath of office for staff, freedom of
speech and right to petition denial in the code of conduct, expiration of the permit to operate,
and the liability waiver on the sign-in sheets. He stated that he had no respect for the
authority at the Senior Center and he would approach the leaders with a request-demand in
writing.
Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that the permit was current and she had reached
out to the County for a current copy. She stated that she and Director Karlen had reached
out to Mr. Barrelier to sit down to figure out what his ultimate goal was with everything. John
Barrelier stated that his ultimate goal was to have everything corrected that was illegal.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Receive and File Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data from August 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 September 2025 – Discussion that origami
number should be 14, and questions about numbers for Sunday dances, Wednesday’s
Officer talk, Friday’s movie, and new patron orientation. Board Member Madden asked
if sandwiches could be added to the menu. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated
staff could get feedback about what meals patrons would like to eat in a more formal
way.
c. Report from Nutrition Site Council – Board Member Madden stated they would be
meeting next month. Freddies Café was doing well and new volunteers would be starting
soon.
d. Formation of Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Volunteer Appreciation Event – Senior Services
Manager Rosin presented the staff report. Board Member Boscono made the motion
to form an ad-hoc subcommittee for the volunteer appreciation event. MSC
Boscono/Satow. Unanimous. Board Members Boscono and Hom, and Vice Chair
Martinez were appointed. Board Member Satow would be a substitute.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Update on Food Distribution – Senior Services Manager Rosin spoke about working
with a Belle Air staff member on donating food. She stated she was looking into other
alternatives. The largest hurdle was due to it being ready-to-eat food and the need for
the food to be kept at the correct temperature.
b. Senior Membership Theme Selection – Board Member Boscono stated they had
chosen red and blue fleece blankets with the words Community, Enrichment, and
Wellness on the logo. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated the logo could be
reviewed by the end of the week.
c. Update on Senior Center Improvements – Director Karlen gave an overview of the
remodel. He stated the designers had been engaged to provide the overall costs of other
improvements needed such as the hvac system, the exterior paint, the roof, and updated
landscaping. Timeline from the designers was two months. He stated the project would
still fall short by about $1.5 million. Next step would be to go to Council to find out what
direction they would like to go. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated that the recent
smell outside was from a leaky pipe. The issue was being addressed by the Facilities
Team. Director Karlen stated the roof needed to be addressed now and work would
occur in the next few weeks.
d. Confirmation of 2026 Party Schedule – Senior Services Manager Rosin presented the
staff report. Chair Epperson asked about a recognition for the anniversary of the Senior
Center. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated she would work with Coordinator
Tomasello.
e. Update on Recipe Book – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated it would be
highlighted in November and would be available for free. Discussion about how many
per person, how many were printed, and why they were free.
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. Confirmation of Senior Center Holiday hours – Senior Services Manager Rosin stated
the Senior Center would be operating 8am – 1pm from Monday, December 22nd through
Friday, January 2nd and be closed December 25th, 26th, and January 1st.
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 Madden asked about the Recreation and Aquatic Center flier and wanted to
know why the Senior Center wasn’t mentioned. Director Karlen asked if it was the Activity
Guide.
Board Member Boscono asked for a Trader Joe’s update. Senior Services Manager
Rosin stated there was no update.
Vice Chair Martinez asked how to prevent volunteers from quitting. She would like to see
more respect for the volunteers. Senior Services Manager Rosin stated there would be a
combined volunteer and staff training this week as well as continued coaching.
Board Member Satow expressed appreciation about the dance floor, the mahjong table,
the puzzle table, and the clean ravine.
Chair Epperson asked about the crosswalk and traffic. Senior Services Manager Rosin
stated she would start the process.
10. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9:56 a.m.
Class Attendance
September 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: Closed 9/1 Thursday
Class FREQ 2024 2025 Class FREQ 2024 2025
Billiards W 0 23 American Line Dance W 38 29
BINGO W 197 147 Billiards W 0 15
Bocce W 0 24 Creative Writing W 45 46
Ceramics W 23 32 Fun & Fitness (NA eff 9/11) W 55 8
Hiking W 60 32 Music & Motion W 53 48
MahJong W 46 82 Painting W 18 33
Pilates/Yoga W 26 47 Pedro W 84 104
Tap W 31 16 Senior Softball W 10 67
Yoga W 22 30 Yoga W 70 39
Art Appreciation M1 7 0 Book Club M1 7 9
Circle Dance (on hold) M2 NA 0 Grief Support Group M1 4 9
Mandarin Tech Class SP NA 0 Pole Walking M1 NA 8
Centenarian Day SE NA 100 Sound Bath M1 NA 11
Aging With Support SP NA 0
Legal Advice SP NA 14
Tuesday
Class FREQ 2024 2025
Beginner Line Dance W 73 127 Friday
Billiards W 0 27 Class FREQ 2024 2025
Sit & Workout W 23 63 Billiards W 0 19
Spanish W 47 38 BINGO W 223 197
Ukulele W 16 26 Bridge W 0 0
Zumba Gold W 145 190 Hiking W 44 39
Dying to Talk M1 NA 9 Knitting & Crocheting W 35 17
Get Appy M1 NA 11 Ping Pong W 27 25
Origami M1 NA 14 Qi Gong/Chair Yoga W 37 25
Piece it Together SP NA 0 Zumba Gold W 148 14
Movie M1 0 0
New Patron Orientation M1 NA 0
Wednesday
Class FREQ 2024 2025
American Line Dance w/Allen W 14 28 Sunday Programs
Beginner Line Review w/Dolly W 36 58 Class FREQ 2024 2025
Billiards W 15 24 Come Back Bingo 9/7 SE 103 148
BINGO W 244 241
Hiking W 70 28
Hula W NA 61
Stained Glass W 34 44
Talk with Officer Zeron M1 NA 0
AARP Refresher SP NA 0
Clear Captions SP NA 0
Emergency Preparedness SP NA 20
VA Benefits SP NA 13
Pedro Intro A NA 12
Item 6a
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Class Attendance
October 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 25 32 American Line Dance W 62 25
BINGO W 178 126 Billiards W 0 15
Bocce W 0 64 Creative Writing W 51 50
Ceramics W 21 36 Fun & Fitness W 48 0
Hiking W 83 26 Music & Motion W 47 70
MahJong W 60 60 Painting W 29 30
Pilates/Yoga W 41 23 Pedro W 80 152
Tap W 41 33 Senior Softball W 0 44
Yoga W 38 32 Yoga W 68 79
Art Appreciation M1 9 6 Book Club M1 7 7
Circle Dance M2 NA 0 Grief Support Group M1 6 6
Sound Bath M1 NA 21
Officer Zeron M1 NA Canc
Tuesday
Class FREQ 2024 2025
Beginner Line Dance W 103 110 Friday: Party 10/31
Billiards W 0 21 Class FREQ 2024 2025
Sit & Workout W 43 72 Billiards W 0 28
Spanish W 71 79 BINGO W 234 242
Ukulele W 28 14 Hiking W 48 47
Zumba Gold W 189 179 Knitting & Crocheting W 23 37
Dying to Talk M1 NA 6 Ping Pong W 33 36
Get Appy M1 NA 14 Qi Gong/Chair Yoga W 47 57
Origami M1 NA 12 Zumba Gold W 137 193
Movie M1 NA 4
New Patron Orientation M1 NA 4
Wednesday Medicare Talk SP 16 19
Class FREQ 2024 2025 Cornhole Tourney SE NA 4
American Line Dance w/Allen W 13 21
Beginner Line Review w/Dolly W 35 59
Billiards W 26 25 Sunday Programs
BINGO W 277 246 Class FREQ 2024 2025
Hiking W 82 44 Come Back Bingo 10/5 SE NA 0
Hula W NA 33
Stained Glass W 30 44
Talk with Officer Zeron M1 NA Canc
Sound Bath M1 NA 9
Pedro Intro A NA 16
Item 6b
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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 3787 3639 3472 3460 3624
Item 6b
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CITY OF SAN BRUNO
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: November 18, 2025
TO: Senior Advisory Board
FROM: Meghan Rosin, Senior Services Manager
SUBJECT: Senior Advisory Board Election Update
BACKGROUND:
The Senior Advisory Board consists of six members and one appointed representative from the
Nutrition Site Council. Member terms end in January and elected members are sworn in at the
February meeting.
Bunny Epperson and Priscilla Martinez were elected in 2024 for a two-year term and will be
required to submit an application and candidate statement if they intend to run for re-election.
DISCUSSION:
The process to run for the Senior Advisory Board begins with a call for candidates published in
the December and January newsletters, announced during lunch time, and posted throughout the
Senior Center. Adults 50 and over who reside in San Bruno and desire to run for a board position
will fill out and return an application and a candidate statement describing why they are interested
in serving on the board.
If more applications are received than vacant seats, a candidate forum is arranged during lunch
for the resident seniors to meet the candidates. An election is held on the first Wednesday of
February and is presided over by the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk. Voting is open to San Bruno
residents aged 50 or older.
Applications for two Board positions will be accepted from December 17, 2025 through January
24, 2026. The position vacancies will be advertised in the December and January newsletters.
Nominations from the floor at the January 20, 2026, Senior Advisory Board meeting will also be
permitted.
If there are more than two applicants, an election will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026,
from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. Each senior that wishes to vote will receive a ballot after proof of age
and San Bruno residency has been established.
If there are two applications or less, the qualified applicants will be automatically appointed to the
Board.
At the February 24, 2026 Senior Advisory Board meeting, the new board members will be sworn
in, and a new Chair and Vice Chair will be elected.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact is associated with this report.
Item 6d
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Senior Advisory Board
November 18, 2025
Subject: Senior Advisory Board Election Update
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive Report.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. None.
Item 6d
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