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Home My WebLink About4 DRAFT Minutes 02-07-2013 a�� a a� Call to Order Chairperson Mack called the meeting to order at 9:39 AM. Roll Call Committee Members (CM) Present: Diane Bonetti, Faye Guarienti, Holly Ito, Ramona Krausnick, Eddie Jo Mack Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison Present: Connie Mack Staff Present: Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services; Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor; Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator; Diane Guenther, Office Assistant Oral Communications Newly appointed Advisory Committee Members, Holly Ito and Ramona Krausnick were introduced. Each Member of the Advisory Committee shared something interesting about herself. Former CM Lee Sandeman who was in attendance, thanked the Advisory Committee and wished them well. Public Comments-None Approval of the Minutes CM GUARIENTI MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 6, 2012 MINUTES. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY CM BONETTI. THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER MEETING BY A VOTE OF 3-0-2; WITH CM'S ITO AND KRAUSNICK ABSTAINING AS THEY HAD NOT YET BEEN APPOINTED BY CITY COUNCIL. Written Communication—None Unfinished Business—None New Business ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON The Senior Center Advisory Committee conducted their annual elections. COPIES TO: GXOMMISSIONS&COMMITTEES\SRADVCMTE\Minutes\2013\SCAC 020713 mc.doc CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7,2013 Page 2 of 4 CM BONETTI NOMINATED CM MACK FOR CHAIRPERSON, CM MACK ACCEPTED THE NOMINATION. CM GUARIENTI SECONDED THE NOMINATION. THERE WERE NO OTHER NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRPERSON. BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF 5-0-0 THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ELECTED CM MACK AS CHAIRPERSON. CM MACK NOMINATED CM GUARIENTI FOR VICE CHAIRPERSON. CM GUARIENTI ACCEPTED THE NOMINATION. CM BONETTI SECONDED THE NOMINATION. THERE WERE NO OTHER NOMINATIONS FOR VICE CHAIRPERSON. BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF 5-0-0 THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ELECTED CM GUARIENTI AS VICE CHAIRPERSON. 2012 FALL QUARTERLY REPORT Staff provided the Committee Members an overview of the report. CM Krausnick asked if the Detailed Attendance Report (Attachment 1) of the Quarterly Report reflected the number of hours an activity is offered or the number of people who attend the activity. Staff stated the report reflects attendance. CM Guarienti pointed out, although some activities show a decrease in attendance, overall, there was a growth in attendance. Staff stated that 60 Senior Center volunteers who worked 100 hours or more will be invited to the City's Annual Volunteer Recognition Event. LIVE HEALTHY DUBLIN "10-WEEK WELLNESS CHALLENGE" The City of Dublin's Parks & Community Services Department, along with title sponsor ValleyCare Health System, is sponsoring a community-wide wellness challenge. This event will start March 17 and run through May 25. ValleyCare Health System's generous donation provides the first 250 participants a reduced registration fee of$5 versus$20. CM Krausnick asked how would those individuals who do not have computers or are not computer literate participate in the program. Staff responded that participants will need access to a computer to register. The Committee Members suggested offering various activities, such as providing vegetarian recipes as well as demonstrating how to prepare a variety of green vegetables. Staff will pass these suggestions on to the Live Healthy Dublin Committee. Staff plans to have seniors from the Senior Center participate. CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7,2013 Page 3 of 4 SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE STRATEGIC GOAL#2 Staff is contracting a vendor to offer a vintage fashion show on May 18. A tea will also be a part of this event. Staff is seeking sponsors for food and soliciting for donations to keep overhead costs low. Staff will recruit students from local high schools to model the clothing. A Committee Member suggested selecting senior citizen models. Staff noted that the models must be small enough to fit the clothing collection belonging to the fashion designer;traditionally teenagers were selected as models. CM Guarienti asked what the ticket price will be. Staff would like to cap the price at$25. The Committee Members felt that$25 was reasonable. Other Business CM Bonetti reported the Foundation elected new officers for 2013. The Foundation announced they will continue their fireworks fundraiser this year. Commissioner Mack reported on the Parks and Community Services Commission meeting. The Commissioners held their elections in January. Commissioner Mack reported the Commission has recommended Council offer the Splatter event again this year. The Splatter event will receive an award at the California Park and Recreation Society State Conference this year. CM Bonetti volunteered to attend the Parks and Community Services Commission meeting on February 11. CM Guarienti will attend the March meeting. CM Mack will make schedule for an Advisory Committee Member to attend the Parks and Community Services Commission every month during the 2013 calendar year. CM Mack reported they had little response to the letters sent to local churches offering to make presentations to their congregations about the Senior Center. CM Mack and Commissioner Mack are a part of the Strategic Goal#1 Subcommittee which is to reach out to senior groups and social networks in the community. CM Guarienti commented that she visited the Albany Senior Services Center and shared they sell used books for 50 cents and greeting cards for 25 cents. Staff shared the Senior Center utilize the donated get well cards to send to seniors who are sick, and sympathy cards to senior supporters to offer condolences. Adiournment—11:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Diane Guenther Office Assistant CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7,2013 Page 4 of 4 Approved: Eddie Jo Mack Chairperson