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SCC 06-24-04 APPROVED Senior Citizens Commission CITY OF CUPERTINO REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2004 I. CALL TO ORDER Vice-chairwoman Smith called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Staff present: Linda Walker, Estelle Incociati, Mavis Smith Frank Yapp, Christine Pierce Julia Lamy, Supervisor; Marie Preston, Administrative Secretary 4. MINUTES A. Regular meetings of February 18 and March 25, 2004 ACTION: A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to accept the regular meeting minutes of February 18 and March 25, 2004, as written. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Bill Mannion, Cupertino Senior TV Productions, introduced himself and briefly discussed his group's activities. He stated that he came to the meeting to find out what topics the commission is interested in so that they can include those items in their shows, The Better Part, seen on Cable IS, at 7 p.m. He reported that they meet at the Senior Center on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. They are currently assisting the Historical Society with a project whereby they are interviewing Cupertino "old timers." The group also has an article in the Senior Center's monthly newsletter. 6. MISCELLANEOUS - NO ACTION REQUIRED A. Staff Oral Reports: a. FY 04-05 Budget Update - Supervisor Lamy reported that the City Council adopted the 04-05 budget. At that time, City Council adopted a new revenue source proposal increasing the membership fee for 2005. This additional revenue will fund the case manager position. Recruitment will start immediately for the new case manager. Membership for residents will be $15/year and nonresidents will be $20. Starting in November, parking permits for the Senior Center parking lot will cost $20/yr., which will be used as a fundraiser for the case manager position. Nonresident volunteers, working 20 Senior Citizens Commission June 24, 2004 Page 2 of 3 hours or more, will be allowed to pay at the resident membership fee. Several programs will not be funded: evening programs, emergency fund, holiday basket program, health and safety fair, and flu shots. Also, funding for staff professional memberships and training will be eliminated, as well as reducing spending on materials, supplies, and services for this fiscal year. Senior services that were adopted by City Council were in the Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG). Commissioner Incociati stated that the fee increases might impact many seniors. Supervisor Lamy stated that those seniors who are financially challenged to pay the membership fee increases could apply for scholarships through the case manager. She also stated that some seniors did contact City Council saying that the $20 membership fee was adequate for people to pay. b. Website - Supervisor Lamy reported that the city's website now has a link that will enable the community to read the Senior Citizens Commission agendas and minutes. B. Commissioner Updates: a. Commissioner Smith reported on her attendance at the Mayor's breakfast. She would like to add to the next agenda whether the commission will intend to be reactive or proactive, and would the commission be willing to consider making an effort to contact other commissions that seem to be working on similar issues and programs. b. Commissioner Incociati reported on her attendance at a Mayor's breakfast and information shared by other commissioners. At the meeting, she mentioned that Cupertino does not have a senior citizen discount with Comcast unless they are housebound or disabled. She told Steve Ting, Telecommunications commissioner, that other cities had a senior discount. Commissioner Ting told her he would look into this issue. Other information: there will be a ribbon cutting for the new library on October 30; the initiative may have enough votes to go on the ballot; artist of the year is Kate Curry; Cali Mill Park will be formally opened on July 24,10 a.m., Helios' name will be changed to Park Place and will have a new menu; Bicycle and Pedestrian commissioner reported that accidents occur, where cars are at fault, at the average age range of 40 and 49, when bikers are at fault the average age range is 10 to 14 years, and when pedestrians are at fault, the average age range is 6 to 9 years. c. Commissioner Walker reported that she sent an email to Council members in support of the case manager position. She was scheduled to attend the July Mayor's breakfast, but needed to trade with someone, and Commissioner Smith agreed to go to the July meeting. Senior Citizens Commission June 24, 2004 Page 3 of3 d. In reference to Commissioner Smith's comments about the commission being reactive or proactive, Supervisor Lamy referred the commission to their handbook, page 13, item 1., Work Program, she suggested that the commission discuss the development of a work plan at their September 23 meeting. She encouraged the commissioners to contact the City Council about their vision for the commission. Commissioner Incociati suggested discussing having meetings closer together. Supervisor Lamy stated that could be a part of the work plan discussions. Supervisor Lamy did offer to schedule a meeting prior to the September 23 meeting; July would be the earliest date, August would probably not work because of vacation schedules. Commissioner Smith stated that with two absent commissioners, they are unable to explore an additional meeting date. She asked if they could schedule another meeting earlier in September. The commission was told they could have a regular adjourned meeting that would be prior to their September 23. Commissioner Incociati asked if it were possible to call the other two commissioners to get their opinions. Supervisor Lamy reminded the commissioners that there was a quorum at the meeting and if the commission decided that they would like to see an item happen, they have the three technical votes to move forward. With that information, Commissioner Incociati stated that she would like to stay with the regular September 23 meeting, Commissioner Walker agreed. Supervisor Lamy reviewed the direction that the commission gave to staff: at the regular meeting on September 23, they would like added to the agenda: Work Program Development, and then any other agenda items that might come up over the summer. All commissioners agreed. 7. ADJOURNMENT Vice-chairwoman Smith adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted Televised Council meetings may be viewed live on Cable Channel 26, and may also be viewed live or on demand at www.cupertino.on!. Videotapes of the televised meetings are available at the Cupertino Library, or may be purchasedfrom the Cupertino City Channel, 777-2364. Minutes approved at the September 23, 2004, regular meeting.