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COMMITTEE ON AGING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
In Live Oak Park Annex Building (10144 Bogue Street)
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Liou called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Committee Members Present
Aubrey Chan Elizabeth Powell
Judith Gunther Martin tan de bibana
Lucy Liou Michael Wintercorn
Jerry Jambazian
Ex -Officio Members Present
Kenneth Knollenberg, TCUSD Board Member
Joanne Rosso, Parks & Recreation Commissioner
Nanette Fish, Mayor
Committee Members and/or Ex -Officio Members Absent
Carole Rodenbucher
Ann Seitz
Also Present
Adam Matsumoto, Director of Parks & Recreation
Steve Lawson, Parks and Recreation Manager
Roman Rodriguez, Parks and Recreation Coordinator
Jennifer Venters, Parks and Recreation Secretary
Tommy Bui, Librarian for Los Angeles County
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Committee Member Powell stated that Mary, who works with Autumn Years is
gravely ill.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Committee Member Powell moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded
by Committee Member Jambazian and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Committee Member
— Chan, Gunther, Jambazian, Powell,
tan de bibana, Wintercorn, Liou
NOES:
Committee Member
— None
ABSENT:
Committee Member—
Rodenbucher, Seitz
ABSTAIN:
Committee Member
— None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. SUB -COMMITTEE UPDATES
• AARP Age -Friendly Community
Parks and Recreation Manager Lawson introduced Director of Parks and
Recreation Matsumoto to the Committee. He updated the Committee that
he recently attended an AARP Age -Friendly Community Network meeting.
He stated that the next step is to submit the Senior Master Plan to AARP
for consideration.
• Funding
Parks and Recreation Manager Lawson updated the Committee that Parks
and Recreation Coordinator Rodriguez is currently managing senior
programs for the City. He stated that he and Mr. Rodriguez are compiling
a list of senior -related equipment and supplies for submittal to the Navigage
Foundation for potential funding.
Committee Member Wintercorn stated that the deadline to submit the
request to the Navigage Foundation is the end of October.
• Marketing
Parks and Recreation Manager Lawson stated that a marketing checklist
for senior centered items has been created. He added that staff is working
with the Marketing subcommittee to create a logo for the Senior Services
Division and they'll present options to the Committee for consideration at a
future meeting.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. OVERVIEW OF THE TEMPLE CITY LIBRARY
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Tommy Bui, Librarian for Los Angeles County, stated that the Los Angeles
County is interested in implementing additional programs for older adults at the
Temple City Library. He distributed a monthly calendar listing current activities
for multigenerational adults.
Parks and Recreation Manager Lawson stated that an Action Step within the
Temple Senior Master Plan is to work with various entities to create and offer
intergenerational programming. He stated that the Action Step could be met
by working together with the Los Angeles County Library.
B. DISCUSSION ON YEAR-END REPORT CARD
Parks and Recreation Manger Lawson stated that the next Committee on Aging
meeting will take place in January 2020. He stated that the Committee should
release a report card on an annual basis detailing the Committee's progress
and success the previous year. The goal is to hopefully complete the annual
report card in January 2020 and present to the Parks and Recreation
Commission in February 2020. He then requested that the Committee create a
Senior Master Plan Year End Report Card subcommittee. Committee members
Liou, Wintercorn, and Chan volunteered to participate in the subcommittee.
9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
A. Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto
Thanked everyone for welcoming him to Temple City. He stated that he would
like to be a resource to the Committee and he is looking forward to being part
of the team.
B. Steve Lawson, Parks & Recreation Manager
Parks and Receraton Manager Lawson announced that the flyer for the Temple
City Older American of the Year contest will be released on December 1, 2019.
He encouraged the Committee to nominate seniors as the City typically only
receives a small number of applicants. He stated that nominations are due by
January 31, 2020, and that the winning nominee will receive a proclamation
from the the City Council and have a banquet in their honor.
Chairman Liou asked Parks and Recreation Manager Lawson if the City has a
record of previous winners.
Ex -Officio Member Rosso commented that other cities allow business owners
to participate in the Older American of the Year contest.
Parks and Recreation Manager Lawson stated that he will explore options to
allow Temple City business owners to participate in the Older American of the
Year Contest.
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C. Roman Rodriguez, Parks & Recreation Coordinator
Parks and Recreation Coordinator Rodriguez stated that leading senior
programs has been a fluid transition as he has held such duties previously. He
stated that he appreciates suggestions and direction from the Committee.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
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11. COMMITTEE ON AGING AND EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ITEMS SEPARATE
FROM THE REGULAR AGENDA
Ex -Officio Member Rosso asked for a status update on the upcoming Lyft program
Mayor Fish stated that the City Council is having difficulty in implementing a
contract with Lyft.
Committee Member Powell stated the many health insurance plans cover
transporation by Lyft for seniors.
Committee Member Jambazian suggested to research how other cities contract
with Lyft.
Mayor Fish invited Mr. Bui to attend future Committee on Aging meetings and
expressed interest in working with the Los Angeles County Library.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Committee on Aging Meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. The next scheduled
meeting is Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. i ive Oak Annex Building,
10144 Bogue Street, Temple City, CA 91780.
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Lucy Liou, Chairman
ATTEST:
Jexinifer V ters, Secretary