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Senior Citizen 2024/06/20MINUTES COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Janet Brown, Chair Denise Barnes, Vice -Chair Sue Baltazar Kandee Beas Steve Brio Victor "Vic" Real COMMISSIONERS NOT PRESENT: Frances Noteboom SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION June 20, 2024 STAFF PRESENT: Brian Chwan, Community Services Superintendent Maureen Richardson, Community Services Supervisor Beth Lapkowski, Administrative Assistant AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Brown called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Brown led the Commission in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Brown presented the minutes of the May 16, 2024, meeting. Commissioner Real commented that he was pleased to see so much participation by commissioners at the last meeting and made a motion for approval of the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Barnes. The minutes were approved unanimously. 4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None. 5. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None. 6. NEW BUSINESS: 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. Commission Name Change Proposal — Chair Brown noted the commission is waiting for the results of the strategic plan. 8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: a. ACF Needs Assessment Update — Brian Chwan reported that the steering committee recently wrapped up their work and they will report the findings at the next meeting in August. He will also share results with the commissioners if he receives them sooner. b. Blue Zones, Aging & Longevity — Commissioner Real reported that he spoke with Congressman Lou Correa about Blue Zones; he brought a copy of "California Aging Resource Directory" to share with the commission. Commissioner Real requested that the City pursue getting copies of the directory and share it with Anaheim seniors. Brian Chwan has had conversations with some County representatives, and he suggested forming a subcommittee to discuss wellness of active older adults and creating something that can be shared with the Anaheim seniors. (Commissioner Beas joined the meeting.) Senior Citizen Commission June 20, 2024 Page 2 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN Commissioner Real shared tips for ways to live longer and shared some articles from the OC Register. He is concerned about how to get the information to seniors, especially ones who do not have access to the internet. Brian Chwan noted that the topic of Blue Zones and living longer has been more in the forefront lately and he agreed it would be good to discuss ways to get information out. Chair Brown noted the commission wants more communication with seniors; however, she doesn't feel a subcommittee is necessary. She asked Brian to discuss with the Communications people at the City about putting together a brochure of information. Maureen noted there is a section included in the Activity Guide and there are other city publications that could include information for older adults. c. Senior Center Signage — Maureen Richardson reported that one of the signs is currently being manufactured; she doesn't have the exact installation date. d. Chair Brown asked for an update on the presentation by Office on Aging. Maureen stated they are looking for space for his presentation. Chair Brown asked everyone to put August 10t" on their calendars for a caregiver resource fair at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center. e. Commissioner Baltazar reported that she read that the City of Loma Linda is thinking about bringing fast food restaurants back in the city because of the loss of revenue they've suffered due to their efforts to be a Blue Zone. Chair Brown mentioned that Store One will be opening soon and she would like to see the commission take a tour of the facility. g. Commissioner Brio is happy to report that the website is up to date and thanked the staff who worked on that. The next step is the Spanish translations. He also was wondering about attendance at the facilities with the new part-time staff. Maureen reported the numbers and stated that they are increasing as they are building relationships. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brown adjourned the meeting at 2:36 p.m. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.