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10-19-2010 - Senior Citizens Commission - June 24, 2010 - SCC SOA (2).doc SUMMARY OF ACTIONS SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF June 24, 2010 I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Taylor called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION Commissioner Mason led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silent reflection. III. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Glenn, Hughes, Mason, Perryman and Taylor Staff present: McNeill, Smilowitz, Headley IV. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Commission Reorganization –- Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair to be Effective Immediately MOTION: Motion by Glenn, and seconded by Perryman to adopt the nomination of John Hughes to seat of Chair. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0. MOTION: Motion by Perryman, and seconded by Hughes to adopt the nomination of John Glenn to seat of Vice Chair. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Chair Hughes thanked Commissioner Taylor for residing over the Commission for the past year, and he welcomed newly appointed Commissioner Gayle Mason who gave some particulars of her experiences. V. CORRESPONDENCE AND ORAL COMMUNICATION Resident Dennis Deckard spoke about repairing and/or replacing the California flag, and the extraordinary amount of herons in the area. VI. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Senior Citizens Commission meeting held on Thursday, April 22, 2010. MOTION: Motion by Taylor, and seconded by Glenn to approve the minutes of the Regular Senior Citizens Commission meeting held on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0. B. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Senior Citizens Commission meeting held on Thursday, May 13, 2010. MOTION: Motion by Perryman, and seconded by Taylor to approve the minutes of the Special Senior Citizens Commission meeting held on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0. VII. PRESENTATIONS Access Transportation Services to Answer Service Questions Access Transportation Services Management Analyst Nicole Levia addressed questions from the Commission on situations they and other residents have experienced. She also spoke of their ongoing efforts to make Access easier for the residents. VIII. ADMINISTRATION A. City Council Staff Reports Director McNeill informed the Commission of the upcoming City Council presentation to Mario Del Fante Florist, who donated all the flowers for the 90+ Birthday Celebration held at the Senior Center on May 26. B. Computer Lab Update Access to wedrawtheline.com Manager Smilowitz stated that there had been complaints of not being able to access a website on the Senior Center’s computers. He noted that the computers are able to access the website. Should Computers be Shut Down Daily Manager Smilowitz stated that he checked with the Information Services Department about the benefits of shutting down computers every evening, but was told there was no benefit. Announcement re: Computer Assistance Group/Lab Volunteer Opportunities Commissioner Mason asked if high school students might volunteer to help seniors in the Senior Center computer lab. Staff will look into this concept. Staff has made announcements at the Senior Center regarding volunteering in the Computer Lab and it will be published in the next issue of the "Voice", which covers the months of July/August. IX. OLD BUSINESS A. Transit Follow-Up from Previous Meeting Southland Transit Manager Gabriela Marquez to Call Resident Eileen Hodge Manager Marquez called Ms. Hodge, answered her questions, and explained alternatives. Copy of Discover Transit Article A copy of the Transit Article was attached. There were no questions. Status of Bus Shelter Review Manager Smilowitz stated that staff would look into getting a volunteer summer intern to research the shelters. Dial-A-Ride Applications Available at Senior Center Manager Smilowitz stated that there was a new supply of Dial-A-Ride applications at the Senior Center. Fare Boxes Mrs. Marques was looking into the fare box situation. B. Restroom Access Follow Up from Previous Meeting 1. Review of Access to Restrooms for Motorized Individuals Manager Smilowitz stated that per the Maintenance Department, motorized doors would be a safety hazard. He pointed out that if someone were already on the inside, the door would open up and possibly hit them before they would realize it was opening. X. NEW BUSINESS Consider Changing December’s Meeting Date Director McNeill gave the Commission options of changing the date of the December meeting, since it falls during the winter holiday period, or going dark for the month of December. Commissioners discussed the options and agreed on changing the date to Thursday, December 9, 2010. MOTION: Motion by Perryman, and seconded by Glenn to change the date of the December Commission meeting from December 23 to December 9, since it falls during the winter holiday period. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0. XI. INFORMATION City Events 7/3 & 7/4 Independence Day Celebration Manager Smilowitz spoke about the City-held summer events and Chair Hughes gave details of the upcoming Independence Day Celebration that was being held with proceeds going to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and invited everyone to attend. Commissioner Taylor spoke about the Historical Society’s Summer Fest, which is honoring the first woman mayor of West Covina, Nancy Manners. It will be held in August. B. Senior Center Events 1. Upcoming Events 2. Ongoing Events AD HOC REPORTS None. XIII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS A. Individual Reports/Comments on Activities Commissioners spoke of City events they attended. Vice Chair Glenn informed everyone that Joanne Moses, Volunteer of the Year, had leg surgery and was still recuperating. Director McNeill gave a report of how several City employees went to see her in the hospital, and delivered a get well gift on the Commission’s behalf. Chair Hughes stated that the Firefighters collected $28,544 toward the MDA upcoming Telethon, and that he received a letter signed by Jerry Lewis honoring his life-long work with MDA. He also mentioned that he would not be able to attend the next meeting in August, due to vacation plans. B. Discussion on Future Agenda Topics/Interests Discuss Commissioner’s Responsibilities – Priority Item #2 (Glenn) XIV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Motion by Glenn, and seconded by Perryman to adjourn the meeting at 4:02 p.m. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.