12-20-2011 - Senior Citizens Commission - June 23, 2011 & A - Item 3a (2).doc
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
June 23, 2011
I. CALL TO ORDER –Chair Hughes called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
Commissioner Perryman led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent meditation.
III. ROLL CALL - Commissioners present: Glenn, Hughes, Mason and Perryman
Commissioners absent: Taylor
Staff present: Reynosa, McDonald and Headley
IV. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Commission Reorganization –- Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair to be Effective Immediately
MOTION:
Motion by Hughes, and seconded by Perryman to adopt the nomination of Commissioner Glenn to seat of Chair. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0. Taylor was not present.
MOTION:
Motion by Hughes, and seconded by Glenn to adopt the nomination of Commissioner Perryman to seat of Vice Chair. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0. Taylor was not present.
V. CORRESPONDENCE AND ORAL COMMUNICATION - None.
VI. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A. MOTION:
Motion by Perryman, and seconded by Hughes to approve the Minutes of the Regular Senior Citizens Commission meeting held on Thursday, April 28, 2011. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
Taylor was not present.
PRESENTATIONS - None.
ADMINISTRATION
A. City Council Staff Reports
6/21 Public Hearing – CDBG Reallocation of Funds – Palmview
6/21 Proclamation – July is Parks and Recreation Month
Management Analyst McDonald discussed the CDBG reallocation of funds staff report with the Commission. Chair Glenn requested that staff look into finding ways to help shut-ins during
a City crisis. McDonald volunteered to check with the Fire Department to see if they have a plan in place. The Commission asked about the public meeting for Palmview Park and the
advantages of starting up neighborhood watches once again to protect residents.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
A. Further Review of Commissioners’ Responsibilities - Priority #4, Establish and coordinate an ongoing citywide senior volunteer program of service to the community
The Commission discussed the volunteer programs available now within the City and Senior Center, and decided that there is ample opportunity for volunteerism.
B. Volunteer of the Year Letters
Supervisor Reynosa stated that the Volunteer of the Year applications would be going out in July.
X. NEW BUSINESS - None.
XI. INFORMATION
City Events
Saturdays Farmers’ Market 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Westfield West Covina (near Firestone Tires)
6/28 – 8/23 Galster Park Twilight Tuesdays
7/3 & 4 Independence Day Celebration
8/18 Grub Crawl
9/11 West Covina Remembers 10-year Anniversary
B. Upcoming / Ongoing Events - No comments.
XII. AD HOC REPORTS
A. FY 2011-2012 CDBG Public Service Project Funding Recommendations Report
Management Analyst McDonald explained what the Public Service companies could expect from the City, and how the Ad Hoc Committee came to a decision. Commissioners discussed the different
companies at length.
MOTION:
Motion by Perryman, and seconded by Mason to accept the recommendations from the Ad Hoc Committee. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0. Taylor was not present.
XIII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS
A. Individual Reports/Comments on Activities
Commissioners spoke of different events they attended
B. Discussion on Future Agenda Topics/Interests – None.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Motion by Hughes, and seconded by Perryman to adjourn the meeting at 3:45 p.m. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0. Taylor was not present.