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SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, July 18, 2019
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 12:30pm.
1. SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION—CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Sherman called the meeting to order at 12:30pm,the notice for which being noted on
July 18, 2019.
Present: Caryl Sherman, Chair
Lorrie Abbott, Commissioner
Gary Coffman, Commissioner
Phyllis Transue, Commissioner(12:35pm arrival)
Absent: Cheryl Burton, Commissioner
Staff Present: Director of Public Works and Community Services, McArthur, Community
Services Program Coordinator, Foley.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Sherman.
3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF MEETING AGENDA POSTING
Community Services Program Coordinator Foley, acknowledge posting of the regular
meeting agenda in the required places per Brown Act requirements.
4. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Abbott made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of Regular Meeting of
April 18th, 2019. Chair Sherman seconded the motion. The motion carried with the following
3-0-2 vote. Ayes: Sherman, Abbott, Coffman; NOS: None; Abstains: None; Absent: Burton,
Transue.
5. Senior Center Report
a. Community Services Coordinator
i. BINGO Update
Community Services Program Coordinator Foley reported since the April 18th meeting, Bingo
has brought in $18,095.96
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• 19-20 budget/projects
Director of Public Works and Community Services, McArthur presented the committee with the
19-20 Bingo fund and explained what building repairs/maintence would be occurring in the
fiscal year at the Senior Center with the Bingo money.
ii. Council on Aging Dining Site Update
-Foley reported Council on Aging has been serving an average of 23 people
per day in the Senior Center dining room and they have been receiving an
average of$1.02 per person.
iii. Senior Trips Update
-Foley reported on the following trips:
May- San Francisco Harbor Cruise
June- Tara Firma Farm Tour
July- Korbel Cellars Private Tour
August- Sonoma County Fair
iv. Senior Center Security Measures
-Foley reported in addition to installing bight LED lights and cameras to the
exterior, the Senior Center will also be changing the functioning of the doors.
Since there are several different access points to the building, in order to
ensure everyone's safety, the Senior Center will be utilizing the lobby doors
as the primary entrance. Additionally, there will be a gate installed in the
courtyard area to make it a more secure place.
v. Age Friendly Community Program Update
-Renee Toliver, Director of Social Services with Council on Aging provided
the commission with an update on the Age Friendly Community Program.
6. Consideration of 4 Paws Pilot Program
a. Staff Report
Director or Public Works and Community Services, McArthur briefed the commission on
the non-profit group, 4 Paws. The pilot program would include bringing the therapy dogs
to the Senior Center on a scheduled date for one hour. Public comment was then made by
Christie Blair, expressing her support of the 4 Paws pilot program.
b. Commission recommendation
Commissioner Coffman requested confirmation the dogs are certified service animals.
McArthur confirmed it would be a structured program with therapy animals.
7. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison Report
Chair Canterbury reported the Sister Cities Student Ambassador, Kori Lacy gave a
presentation about her trip to Hashimoto, Japan to the commission during the June meeting.
Canterbury reported on a labyrinth being designed for Dorotea Park.
8. City Council Liaison Report
Councilmember Adams reported on a PG&E wildfire safety Program Presentation that took
place at a pervious council meeting. Adams also reported that on the 4th of July, 59 citations
were given out for the use of not safe or sane fireworks. Adams reported on SMART Train
crossing and gave a reminder to be aware of the train and reported the county is ramping up
efforts with mental health.
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9. Community Services & Public Works Director Report
a. Year End Review Accomplishments
The commission was given packets that included all of the building improvements that
have happened at the Senior Center over the past year.
b. PG&E Power Outage Community Meeting
McArthur reported that a PG&E Power Outage Community Meeting will be taking place
at the Senior Center on September 18th
10. Communications
None
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
Sue Parker spoke about concerns regarding pedestrian safety.
12. Matters to/from Commissioners
Chair Sherman presented the commission with a packet of community resources.
13. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Sherman adjourned the regular meeting of the Senior
Citizen Advisory Commission at 1:44pm.
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Caryl She an, Chair Amanda Foley, Recording Secretary