2017/01/19 Senior Citizens Advisory Commission MinutesSENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 19, 2017
The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission of the City of Rohnert Park met this date at Rohnert Park
Senior Center, 6800 Hunter Drive, Suite A, Rohnert Park, for a regular meeting to commence at
Loopm.
Call to order
Chair Sampson called the meeting to order at 1:03pm, the notice for which being legally noted on
January 19, 2017.
1. Roll Call:
Present: Elaine Sampson, Chair
Loreen Abbott, Commissioner
Caryl Sherman, Commissioner
Absent: Cheryl Burton, Commissioner (excused absence)
Nancy Garvey, Commissioner (excused absence)
Staff Present: Cindy Bagley, Community Services Manager
John McArthur, Director of Public Works and Community Services
Hannah Deeter, Community Service Program Coordinator
2. Pledge of Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Sampson.
3. Acknowledgment of Meeting Agenda Posting:
The regular meeting agenda was posted at the required public places per the Brown Act
requirements.
4. Approval of Minutes:
With no objection or comments from the Commissioners, Chair Sampson approved the minutes
from the September 15, 2016 regular meeting of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.
5. Peace Garden Update — Steve Elliott
Member of the Rohnert Park/Cotati Rotary Club, Steve Elliott, shared the design boards for the
upcoming Peace Garden at the Senior Center. THe project will begin once the City's re-roofmg
and parking lot paving projects are completed. Hardy, weather resistant plants will be planted
and a drip system will be included to maintain adequate watering.
6. Senior Center Report
COmmunift Service% Coordinator
Senior Center Program Coordinator, Deeter, reported recent activity updates. The SRJC
Older Adult Program classes are now back on schedule since the Spring 2017 semester
started Tuesday, January 171h
The 8 week Matter of Balance program run by the County of Sonoma has a full class and
has been going well. It's very possible another session will be scheduled for late summer or
early fall.
The AARP Tax Aide Foundation is scheduled to begin offering their free preparation
service on Friday, Feburary 3`d at the Senior Center.
Eagle Scout candidate, Jacob Slater, will be offering a program towards the end of March
called "Simple Navigation of a Digital World" for those interested in learning how to use
their laptop or smart phone.
b. Dining Site
Council on Aging dining site coordinator, Jason Whitworth, reported that since the last
meeting in September of 2016, they have served 6,847 meals through the Meals and Wheels
program. An average of 28 diners visit the Rohnert Park Senior Center dining room.
Starting January 301h the Cafe Bistro program will begin. Lunches will made in house
instead of pre-packaged and will be served from 11:00 am -1:00 pm. Multiple options will
be provided for both those dining at the Senior Center and those having meals delivered to
their home.
7. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison Report:
8. City Council Liaison Report:
Councilmember Belforte advised that the public not drive through standing water at any time.
Also reported was the new development that has been approved and will be built west of
Costco which will consist of a hotel, apartments as well as a retail component. The hotel is
expected to be completed by April 2018.
Belforte invited public and commissioners to the hot crab feed hosted by the Rohnert Park
Chamber of Commerce on February 11 `h
The Health Action Board invites the community to attend their meeting to share ideas on how
to improve the health status of Rohnert Park and Cotati on Wednesday, January 25th.
Belforte reported that the Rohnert Park Public Safety department has reported that crime is
down by 23%.
9. Community Services Manager & Director Report:
a. Community Services staff update
Director of Public Works and Community Services John McArthur introduced Cindy
Bagley as the new Community Services Manager. She started at the end of November
2016.
b. Community Service Code of Conduct
The Community Services department is working on revising a Code of Conduct for the
Senior Center. This document will be used as a tool to encourage positive behavior at
the Senior Center.
c. Project updates
a. Dishwasher & Drop -In Florring
The scullery in the Senior Center kitchen is not up to code and needs to be
replaced. This project will potentially begin in the next fiscal year. The
carpeting in the drop-in area is also a future project that is being looked into.
b. Senior Center Parking Lot, Sidewalks & Ramps
Bids to renovate the parking lot, sideawlks and ramps at the Senior Center have
been received and will be taken to City Council for approval. The esmitated
date for this project start date would be early this spring.
c. Roof
The roof replacement project will also be happening hopefully this spring.
d. Automatic Handicapped Door
The addition of an automatic handicapped door on the activity room doors on
the east side of the building is of high priority because of the potential safety
issue involved in not having one installed. The project is estimated to cost
$7,00048,000.
10. Communications
No communications.
11. Public Comment
Council on Aging volunteer expressed concern regarding the height of the dish sanitizer in the
kitchen.
12. Matters to/from Commissioners:
Adjournment- There being no further business, Chair Sampson adjourned the regular meeting of the
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission at 1:46 p.m.
Elaine Sampson, Chair Hannah Deeter, Recording Secretary