SCC 06-28-07
MINUTES
Senior Citizens Commission
CITY OF CUPERTINO
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, June 28, 2007
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Smith called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Linda Walker, Mavis Smith, Frank Yap,
Christine Pierce, Estelle Incociati
Commissioners absent: none
Staff present:
Julia Lamy, Supervisor; Donna Henriques, Administrative
Assistant
4. MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting January 25, 2007
B. Regular Meeting March 22, 2007
ACTION: Commissioner Yap made a motion to edit syntax and content of minutes
of the January 25, 2007 and the March 22, 2007 meetings. Note: Commissioner Yap
will provide his notes to Supervisor Lamy so that the minutes of the previous
meetings will be clear and accurate. The minutes will be on next meeting's agenda
for approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Incociati.
The motion carried unanimously.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
6. PRESENTATION: Cupertino Veterans Memorial presentation by Sandra James,
CEO of the Committee. Sandra discussed the project and said that the dedication of the
Memorial will take place on Veteran's Day, November 11,2007. More information on
the Veteran's Memorial is available on the website:
www.cupertinoveteransmemorial.org.
The Senior Commission received Sandra's presentation and no action was taken.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Discussion on the Teen/Senior Commissions
Intergenerational Event.
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Incociati that Supervisor Lamy
will repres~nt the Senior Commission at the September meeting with the Teen
Commission to discuss the planning of the Intergenerational Event. Supervisor
Lamy wfll also contact the Teen Commission to make sure that they have
representatives to participate in the joint meeting in September.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pierce.
The motion carried unanimously.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on limiting Senior Commissioner's time allowed for discussion of
items.
ACTION: Commissioner Yap moved that the Commissioners have unlimited time
for discussion. Commissioner Walker seconded the motion.
The motion carried 4 - 1, with Commissioner Incociati voting No.
B. Discussion on Commissioner's attendance policy for removal of a member for
missing 25% of meetings for a commission that only meets four times a year.
ACTION: Commissioner Incociati made a motion to have Chairperson Smith
request that City Council clarify the attendance policy for removal of a member for
missing 25% of meetings for a commission that only meets four times a year.
Commissioner Pierce seconded the motion.
ACTION: Commissioner Incociati amended her motion to inquire about the intent
of the policy and to ask for clarification on the attendance policy which requires the
removal of a member for missing 25 % of the meetings even though this Commission
meets only four times a year. Commissioner Pierce seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
9. MISCELLANEOUS - NO ACTION REQUIRED
A. Written communications - none
B. Staff updates
C. Commissioners' updates
10. ADJOURNMENT - Chairperson Smith adjourned the meeting at 3:35 pm.
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Donna Henriques, Administrative ASS~
Minutes approved at the September 27. 2007. regular meeting.