Senior Citizen 2024/10/17MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Janet Brown, Chair
Denise Barnes, Vice -Chair
Steve Brio
Frances Noteboom
Victor "Vic" Real
COMMISSIONERS NOT PRESENT
Sue Baltazar
Kandee Beas
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
October 17, 2024; 2:00 p.m.
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 September 19, 2024,
meeting. Commissioner Brio made a motion for approval of the minutes, seconded by Vice -Chair
Barnes. The minutes were approved unanimously.
4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None.
5. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Senior Citizen Commission Representation at District Meetings & Events — Vice -Chair Barnes
would like to be informed when there are opportunities for commissioners to be at public events.
b. ACF Needs Assessment Findings — Chair Brown reviewed the categories that were identified: 1)
Explore availability of additional physical space for older adults; 2) Provide diverse programming
opportunities; 3) Publicize programming through various communication mechanisms; 4) Promote
social engagement; and 5) Plan ahead for aging population. The commission discussed the items
and look forward to hearing from the Anaheim Community Foundation Executive Director at the
next meeting. Brian Chwan noted that the top priority at this time is the brick -and -mortar facility; the
expansion of the Older Adult Program is in line with that as well as the other items listed in the
Needs Assessment. There is no site identified at this time. Commissioner Noteboom mentioned
that the bonds will be paid off in 2028 which will free up money, but that is a while off. She
mentioned the possibility of combining something with the YMCA by Ross Park, and Brian Chwan
stated that the inter -generational connection is something they are working on expanding in the city.
Vice -Chair Barnes suggested showing announcements on the screen at City Council meetings to
get the word out about services available to seniors. Maureen reviewed some of the ways they
provide information about their programs. Chair Brown asked if the City was planning to do a
strategic plan; Brian Chwan explained that this assessment was a starting point for that. Chair
Brown reminded them that the California Master Plan for Aging has five goals: Housing for all ages
and stages; health reimagined; inclusion and equity, not isolation; caregiving that works; and
affordable aging. The commission discussed the idea of PSAs and producing some; Commissioner
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
Brio volunteered to assist, and suggested commissioners could post upcoming events on Facebook
to spread the word as well.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Commission Name Change Proposal — Chair Brown asked if anyone would like to discuss this item;
Commissioner Brio stated that they discussed at the last meeting possibly combining the name
rather than one or the other. After discussion, Chair Brown made a motion to recommend to City
Council to change the name from Senior Citizen Commission to Older Adult Advisory Commission,
seconded by Commissioner Brio. Vote was four ayes and one nay; motion passed.
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
a. Blue Zones, Aging & Longevity — Commissioner Real shared additional information about Blue
Zones. He spoke at the last Neighborhood District Meeting and shared information about the
Senior Citizen Commission and information that can be found on the city website; he will speak at
future meetings as well. He shared information about the different types of dementia. Maureen
Richardson mentioned she was at a conference that had some good speakers about "eating well'
and she will invite them to come to a future commission meeting. Commissioner Real met a
gentleman at the recognition dinner who spoke about job opportunities for older adults; he
requested he be invited to a meeting as well. Commissioner Noteboom stated Disney hires older
adults; Chair Brown stated that the Office of Congressman Lous Correa will be holding an older
adult job fair.
b. Commissioner Noteboom shared there will be a membership luncheon for the Senior Club on
October 26 with musical entertainment, all of whom are over 80 years of age.
c. Chair Brown asked to have an item on the next agenda about the transition of commissioners who
are terming out.
d. Maureen Richardson shared with the commission the updated Active Older Adult website that
Commissioner Brio has been so instrumental in updating. Commissioner Brio thanked city staff for
their efforts in taking his ideas and making them a reality.
ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brown adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.