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SPECIAL MEETING SENIOR COMMISSION Tuesday, March 9, 2021 2:00 P.M. MEMBERS Harald Zechner, Chair, District 4 Gabriel Ceja Sr., Vice-Chair, District 5 Charles Nelson, Mayor Dave Folz, District 1 Marna Cornell, District 2 Mattie Betts, District 3 Angie Mont O’Brien, District 6 Chelsea Mason, District 7 Leni Fleming, At Large Martha Celis, Senior Care Network Patricia Wright, Salvation Army Vacant, Pasadena Senior Center Vacant, Agency Representative STAFF Pamela Cantero-More, Program Coordinator I Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary Senior Commission meetings are held on the 2 nd Tuesday of each month. Agendas and related documents are available for public review on the City website at: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/senior-commission/ To request meeting materials in alternative formats or other disability-related modifications or accommodations necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department as soon as possible at (626) 744-7295 or [email protected]. Providing at least 72-hour advance notice will help ensure availability. Language translation services may also be requested with 72-hour advance notice by calling (626) 744-7295 or [email protected]. Habrá servicio de interpretación disponible para éstas juntas llamando (626) 744-7295.
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SPECIAL MEETING

SENIOR COMMISSION

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

2:00 P.M.

MEMBERS

Harald Zechner, Chair, District 4 Gabriel Ceja Sr., Vice-Chair, District 5

Charles Nelson, Mayor Dave Folz, District 1

Marna Cornell, District 2 Mattie Betts, District 3

Angie Mont O’Brien, District 6 Chelsea Mason, District 7

Leni Fleming, At Large Martha Celis, Senior Care Network

Patricia Wright, Salvation Army Vacant, Pasadena Senior Center Vacant, Agency Representative

STAFF

Pamela Cantero-More, Program Coordinator I Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary

Senior Commission meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Agendas and related documents are available for public review on the City website at:

https://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/senior-commission/

To request meeting materials in alternative formats or other disability-related modifications or

accommodations necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the Parks,

Recreation and Community Services Department as soon as possible at (626) 744-7295 or

[email protected]. Providing at least 72-hour advance notice will help ensure

availability.

Language translation services may also be requested with 72-hour advance notice by calling

(626) 744-7295 or [email protected]. Habrá servicio de interpretación disponible para

éstas juntas llamando (626) 744-7295.

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR

GAVIN NEWSOM ON MARCH 17, 2020, THE FOLLOWING MEETING WILL

TAKE PLACE SOLELY BY TELECONFERENCE/VIDEOCONFERENCE.

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE ELECTRONICALLY IN

THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING.

ACCESS TO THE MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS:

Video Conference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82131863717

OR

Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833 - Webinar ID: 821 3186 3717

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you wish to provide comments, you may do so as follows:

1. ADVANCE CORRESPONDENCE, TO BECOME PART OF THE RECORD:

Submit public comment of any length to [email protected] prior to the

meeting day. Please be aware that, while these comments will be provided to the

members of the body and will become part of the meeting record, they will not be

read aloud.

2. COMMENTS TO BE READ ALOUD AT THE MEETING:

Submit public comment of up to 200 words regarding items on the agenda to:

https://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/public-comment/. The body reserves

the right to summarize comments if necessary for the orderly and timely flow of the

meeting. All comments in their entirety will become part of the meeting record.

Public comments will be limited to matters on this agenda.

If you need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with

Disabilities Act because you are unable to participate electronically as set forth above,

please contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department as soon as

possible at (626) 744-7295 or [email protected].

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AGENDA

SPECIAL MEETING

SENIOR COMMISSION

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

2:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

FEBRUARY 9, 2021*

3. NEW BUSINESS

NONE

4. OLD BUSINESS ACTION ITEMS

RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION RULES

AND REGULATIONS, SUBJECT TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL*

DISCUSSION OF PASADENA AS AN AGE-FRIENDLY CITY

DISCUSSSION OF COVID-19 VACCINATION AWARNESS AND OUTREACH

COMMISSION WORK PLAN UPDATES AND DISCUSSION*

o ISOLATION AND LONELINESS IN OLDER ADULTS (FLEMING, MASON)

o RESOURCE LIST FOR OLDER ADULTS (CEJA, FOLZ, O’BRIEN,

WRIGHT)*

5. COMMENTS AND UPDATES

STAFF COMMENTS

COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS

6. SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETINGS

7. ADJOURNMENT

*Attachment

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Note to Public: Public comment is limited to items on this special meeting agenda and will be heard the time

the item is considered.

POSTING STATEMENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Agenda, in its entirety was posted on the City

Council Chamber Bulletin Board S249, and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 North

Garfield Avenue on or before the 4th day of March 2021, by 5:30 p.m. The agenda may be viewed at the

City’s website at: www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/senior-commission.

Harald Zechner, Chair

Senior Commission

Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary

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*DRAFT MINUTES*

CITY OF PASADENA

SENIOR COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021

2:00 PM

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Martha Celis, Gabriel Ceja Sr., Marna Cornell, Leni

Fleming, Dave Folz (departed at 3:20pm), Chelsea Mason, Charles Nelson, Angie Mont

O’Brien (joined at 2:06pm), Harald Zechner

COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Mattie Betts (unexcused), Patricia Wright (unexcused)

STAFF PRESENT: Pam Cantero, Tamer Sabha

1. CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL Chair Zechner called the meeting to order at 2:02 PM. Staff (Sabha) called the roll

and a quorum was established for the Commission.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

After review, it was moved (Mason) and seconded (Folz) to approve the minutes of

the January 12, 2021 meeting. (Motion carried) (Abstain: Ceja Sr.)

COMMISSIONER IN FAVOR ABSTAIN

Zechner x

Ceja Sr. x

Nelson x

Folz x

Cornell x

Mason x

Fleming x

Celis x

3. NEW BUSINESS NONE

BREAK: At 2:18pm, the Commission took a brief break due to technical difficulties.

The meeting resumed at 2:20pm.

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4. OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION OF PASADENA AS AN AGE-FRIENDLY CITY

After discussion, it was moved (Zechner) and seconded (Fleming) to form an ad

hoc committee to research Pasadena as an age friendly city. (Motion

unanimously carried)

COMMISSIONER IN FAVOR

Zechner x

Ceja Sr. x

Nelson x

Folz x

Cornell x

O’Brien x

Mason x

Fleming x

Celis x

Chair Zechner appointed Commissioners Fleming, Celis, and Mason to the

Pasadena as an age friendly city ad hoc committee.

DISCUSSION OF COVID-19 VACCINATION AWARNESS AND OUTREACH

The Commission discussed outreach and support of COVID-19 vaccinations and

the awareness of scams related to COVID-19.

Chair Zechner appointed Commissioners Folz and Cornell to an ad hoc

committee to follow-up on COVID-19 vaccination and outreach.

COMMISSION WORK PLAN UPDATES AND DISCUSSION

After discussion, it was moved (Zechner) and seconded (Folz) to accept the

updates to the work plan as discussed. (Motion unanimously carried)

COMMISSIONER IN FAVOR

Zechner x

Ceja Sr. x

Nelson x

Folz x

Cornell x

O’Brien x

Mason x

Fleming x

Celis x

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5. COMMENTS AND UPDATES STAFF COMMENTS

Staff (Cantero) commented that the Great Plates Delivered program ended on

Saturday, February 6, but the City is working with the LA County to transfer

participants over to their program.

COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS None

6. SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETINGS - Informational presentation from the Transportation Department for services for

Seniors during COVID-19

7. ADJOURNMENT It was moved (O'Brien) and seconded (Cornell) to adjourn the special meeting.

(Motion unanimously carried) The meeting was adjourned at 3:23 PM.

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The following rules and regulations were adopted by the Senior Commission on Month,

Day, 2021 for the conduct of its business consistent with the Pasadena Municipal Code.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

ARTICLE I

NAME

The name of this advisory body is the Senior Commission

ARTICLE II

PURPOSES

SECTION 1. The purpose and function of this commission are as set forth in Chapter

2.120.110 of the Pasadena Municipal Code.

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1. The membership of this Commission shall be limited to 13 members. SECTION 2. Members shall be appointed in conformity with applicable provisions in

Chapter 2.120, Title 2 of the Pasadena Municipal Code.

SECTION 3. With respect to the appointment of Senior agency members, the following

procedures shall be followed: Staff shall mail applications to agencies providing services

to Seniors; after these applications are returned to the city, they shall be forwarded to

the full commission which shall review the applications and forward a final

recommendation to the City Council for ratification.

SECTION 43. Any member desiring to resign from the Commission shall submit his/her

resignation in writing to the chair of the Commission and to the person who appointed

and/or nominated the member to the Commission, or his/her successor.

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SECTION 54. Absent members cannot vote by proxy on issues before the Commission

at schedule meetings.

SECTION 65. Upon appointment, all members shall receive a copy of these rules and

regulations and Chapter 2.120 of the Pasadena Municipal Code relating to this

Commission.

SECTION 76. Each member has the right:

a. To receive timely notice of all meetings with accompanying documents;

b. To receive a copy of the minutes prior to approval;

c. To make motions or to second them;

d. To debate motions;

e. To vote on motions;

f. To hold office on the Commission; and

g. To make recommendations to the Commission.

SECTION 87. No member shall purport to represent or speak on behalf of the

Commission without the prior approval of a majority of the Commission.

SECTION 98. Conflict of Interest

a. If, due to any of the following factors, a member has a conflict of interest in

a matter before the Commission, that member shall declare the interest

publicly, refrain from participating In the deliberation, abstain from voting

on the matter, leave the hearing room during any hearing an deliberations,

and not discuss the matter with any other Commission member prior to

final action by the Commission:

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(1) Member is a client, employee or business associate of a party

with a matter before the Commission;

(2) Member is related by blood, marriage or adoption to a party with a

matter before the Commission;

(3) Member has a financial interesting the matter before the

Commission;

(4) Member and the party with a matter before the Commission are

affiliates in an association which would cause a reasonable

person to question the Commission members impartiality in

resolving the matter before the Commission;

(5) Member is a friend or acquaintance of a party with a matter before

the Commission which would cause a reasonable person to

question the Commission members impartiality in resolving the

matter before Commission;

(6) Member may have a bias prejudicial to the interest of the public or

which would give the appearance of impropriety.

b. If a member is required by City ordinance and or the political reform Act to

file statement of Economic Interest and fails or declines to do so, that

member is disqualified from further service on the Commission.

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ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS

SECTION 1. The officers of the Commission shall be a chair and vice chair. . The

secretary shall be a member of the city staff. The Commission shall have a

Parliamentarian who is appointed by the Chair at the annual meeting.

SECTION 2. The chair shall have the following responsibility: preside at all meetings of

the Commission; vote on every motion as other members; call special meetings;

compose the agenda; prepare the annual report for submission to the city council; set

the date, hour and place of the regular meeting with approval of the Commission; make

appointments to committees; execute official communications; sign orders or

recommendations of the Commission; advise the city council of the names of members

with three unexcused absences and of upcoming vacancies; and conduct Commission

business in a manner consistent with these rules and regulations.

SECTION 3. The vice-chair shall perform the duties of the chair in the chair’s absence

and perform other duties as assigned by the chair. In the absence of both the chair and

vice-chair, the members shall select a temporary chair person.

SECTION 4. The secretary, shall have the following responsibilities: record the minutes

of all proceedings before the Commission; maintain the records of the Commission in

complete and up-to-date order; report all correspondence to the Commission; advise

the chair of any members with three consecutive unexcused absences; assist in the

preparation of the agendas; and make and post all notices.

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SECTION 5. The parliamentarian shall assist the Commission to resolve questions of

parliamentary procedure using Robert’s Rules of Order as a guide. The rules contained

in Robert’s Rules of Order, latest revised edition, shall govern the Commission in all

cases to which they are applicable and are not inconsistent with these rules, the

Pasadena Municipal Code, or the Ralph M. Brown Act.

SECTION 6. The officers shall be elected by open ballot to serve for one year or until

their successors are elected. Their terms of office shall begin at close of the annual

meeting at which they were elected and for the appointed for the Parliamentarian

position.

SECTION 7. No member shall hold more than one office at a time. No member shall

be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office.

ARTICLE V

MEETINGS – GENERAL RULES

SECTION 1. The regular meeting of the Commission shall be held the second Tuesday

of each month at 2:00 p.m. at the Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N. Fair

Oaks Ave., Pasadena, . Written notice of these meetings, including the date, time and

location, shall be given to each member, the city council and the City Manager.

SECTION 2. The regular meeting in June shall be known as the annual meeting and

shall be for the purpose of electing officers, appointing the parliamentarian, and for any

other business.

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SECTION 3. Special meetings may be scheduled by the chair or a majority of the

Commission. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the notice. Notice of special

meetings shall be given at least 24 hours in advance.

SECTION 4. All meetings of the Commission shall be held in accordance with the Ralph

M. Brown Act and shall be open to the public as provided by law.

SECTION 5. A matter shall be on the agenda to be discussed and acted upon unless

otherwise provided by law. A matter may be included on the agenda by a member or by

staff..

ARTICLE VI

MEETINGS- GENERAL RULES

SECTION 1. Scheduled meetings should begin no later than 2:30 P.M. and adjourn by

3:30 P.M commission.

SECTION 2. Members should not prolong discussions by repeating an argument

already made by another member.

SECTION 3. Discussion on any agenda item may be limited to 15minutes at the

discretion of the chair unless the Commission votes to extend the discussion.

SECTION 4. Member may be asked not to speak for more than three minutes,

discussion shall be monitored by the chair.

SECTION 5. The order of business at all regular meetings shall be:

1. Call to order

2. Roll call

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3. Public Comment

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Old Business

6. New business (including public hearings in applicable)

7. Reports/Comments from the Chair

8. Comments from Commissioners

9. Staff Comments

10. Next meeting Agenda items

11. Adjournment

ARTICLE VII

MEETINGS – MOTIONS

SECTION 1. The Commission may employ five motions in reaching decisions:

a. Motion for Action: A proposal by a member that the Commission do a special thing.

b. Motion to Amend: A proposal to amend a motion made by insertion, addition,

deletion, or substitution.

c. Motion to Rescind: A proposal to repeal a motion before a different course of action is

decided.

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d. Motion to Table: A proposal to cut off discussion and action on a motion that has

been made.

e. Motion to Suspend the Order of Business: A proposal made when circumstances

such as an interruption, late arrival, or early departure necessitate an alteration or

change in the agenda.

SECTION 2. Once a motion is before the Commission, the public shall not be permitted

to speak or comment during the Commission’s discussion of that motion.

SECTION 3. All votes on issues before the Commission shall be by voice vote unless a

roll call is requested by the chair or a member of the Commission. There shall be no

secret ballots.

SECTION 4. After a motion has been made and seconded, the Chair or the Secretary

may repeat the motion for the Commission. The chair may rule the motion out of order

or restate the motion so that the Commission may know what is before it for

consideration and action.

SECTION 5. The Secretary shall announce the vote on the motion. In announcing the

vote, the chair or Secretary shall state whether the motion carried or failed and the

number of votes for and against and indicate abstensions.

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ARTICLE VIII

MEETINGS –HEARING PROCEDURES (IF APPLICABLE)

The Commission shall follow the procedure outlined below in conducting public

hearings:

a. The title of the matter shall be announced by the chair.

b. A city staff member shall then present the matter to the Commission.

c. The chair shall call for the applicant, proponent, or opponent to present his/her

view, additional facts, or evidence.

d. The chair shall call for the statements from other persons favoring the matter;

then from persons opposing the matter under consideration.

e. The applicant, proponent or opponent shall be given an opportunity for rebuttal at

the completion of the statements.

f. The chair shall declare the hearing closed.

g. By motion, the Commission shall take action on the matter.

h. The chair shall announce the decision of the Commission.

i. All decisions of the Commission relating to matters requiring a public hearing

shall be in writing and shall be mailed to the parties within a reasonable time after

the hearing.

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ARTICLE IX

COMMITTEES

SECTION 1. The Chair may appoint members to ad hoc or standing committees

created to assist in the work of the Commission and select delegates to represents the

Commission, as appropriate. . The chair shall establish their area of operation and

concern, and establish rules of operation. The chair shall be an ex officio member of all

committees so created.

SECTION 2. The Commission hereby establishes a nominating committee which shall

recommend nominees for office on the Commission. The nominating committee shall

consist of three members appointed by the chair. The committee shall be activated at

the May meeting and shall report its nominees at the June meeting.

ARTICLE X

AMENDMENT OF RULES

SECTION 1. These rules may be proposed to be amended by a majority vote of the

Commission, upon which the rules shall be submitted to the City Council for

approval. In the event of a conflict between these rules and any rules established by

the City Council for the conduct of meetings of all Council, committee, board, and

commission meetings (such as Resolution no. 9716, dated June 3, 2019, as may be

amended or superseded), the broader City Council rules (including, but not limited to,

rules applicable to all City Council, committee, board, and commission meetings) shall

prevail.

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Subject to Review and Approval by the Senior Commission

DRAFT

Food Resources in Pasadena

List provided by the Pasadena Senior Commission www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/senior-commission/

Organization Address Phone Days/Hours of Operation

All Saints Episcopal Church

132 N. Euclid Ave (626) 796-1172 Monday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

First Church of the Nazarene

3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd (626) 351-9631 Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Foothill Unity Center 191 N. Oak Ave (626) 584-7420 Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday & Friday, 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Hill Avenue Grace Lutheran Church

73 N. Hill Ave (626) 792-4169 Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Harvest Village Ministries

(delivery service)

236 W. Mountain St (626) 714-7722 Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Lake Avenue Church

393 N. Lake Ave (626) 844-4700 2nd, 3rd, 4th Sunday, 3:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

Lincoln Ave Church

1180 N. Lincoln Ave (626) 798-9163 Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

First United Methodist

500 E. Colorado Blvd (626) 796-0157 Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Morning Star Outreach Ministry

1416 N. Mentor Ave (626) 794-4875 2nd & 4th Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Pasadena Church

404 E. Washington Blvd (626) 794-2951 Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Pasadena Presbyterian Church

585 E. Colorado Blvd (626) 793-2191 Thursday & Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Pasadena Senior Center

85 E. Holly St (626) 685-6732 Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

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Salvation Army

960 E. Walnut Ave (626) 773-4400 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

St. Andrew's Catholic Church 140 Chestnut St (626) 792-4183 Senior Pantry, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Family Pantry, Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

997 E. Walnut St (626) 792-1212 Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Union Station Homeless Services

825 E. Orange Grove Blvd (626) 240-4550 Contact agency directly for program hours.

Walt Jackson Wednesday Hot Meals Program

1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave (626) 744-7300 Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Friends In Deed 444 E. Washington Blvd (626) 797-6072 Tuesday & Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

First African Methodist Episcopal Church

1700 N. Raymond Ave (626) 798-0503 Friday, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Acts Food Pantry

943 E. Altadena Dr (626) 798-1185 Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

California Aging and Adult Resource Hot Line

(800) 510-2020

CalFresh Program (866) 613-3777

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CITY OF PASADENA SENIOR COMMISSION

WORK PLAN: 08/01/20 – 06/30/21

MISSION (as stated in Charter/Ordinance):

The purpose of the Senior Commission is to advise the City Council on the needs, concerns and

quality of life for seniors.

OBJECTIVES:

1.

Identify issues of isolation and loneliness in older adults via virtual focus groups, and

make recommendations to the City Council.

Fleming, Mason

Action Items:

Conduct a Zoom meeting to discuss “isolation and loneliness in older adults”

Utilize open-ended questions previously constructed

Identify ways to focus on under-represented populations

Request presentations about wellness calls from the Pasadena Senior Center,

Huntington Hospital Senior Care Network, Pasadena Village, and the Parks,

Recreation and Community Services Department.

_________________________________________________________________

Work Plan Updates:

August 2020: The Commission discussed the work plan for FY 2020-2021. September 2020: The Commission ad hoc will meet and report updates at the next meeting. October 2020:

The Commission received a presentation from the Pasadena Senior Center about their response to COVID-19 and feedback received from wellness calls to seniors.

The ad hoc committee is working on a strategy for setting up a Zoom meeting to discuss isolation and loneliness in older adults, and would like to have three Zoom sessions with different audiences (Jackie Robinson Community Center, Pasadena Senior Center, and Huntington Hospital Senior Care Network).

November 2020:

The Commission received a presentation from the Pasadena Village about their Staying Connected program and feedback received from wellness calls to seniors.

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The ad hoc committee has been actively fact finding to see what is being done to address social isolation, looking for gaps from the provider perspective, and is working on a two-pronged approach: o Design questions and get feedback from seniors; and

o Recommendations for outreach and partnership to improve senior access to

video calls and overall connectivity.

The ad hoc committee is working to collaborate with the Accessibility and Disability

Commission in any overlap in FY 2020-2021 work plans.

December 2020: The ad hoc committee:

Developed three questions to gather information related to isolation and loneliness in older adults, and requested that Staff (Cantero) include the questions in wellness calls made to seniors: o On a scale to 1-10, how lonely do you think Pasadena’s older adults are? (10 =

most lonely)

o What do you think is helping or could help?

o Do most older people you know have access to the internet on their phone,

computer, or other device?

Is investigating non-profit organizations that are working to provide education and

training on electronic devices to older adults.

Contacted the Accessibility and Disability Commission to find any overlap in

Commission work plans.

January 2021: The ad hoc committee shared that Staff (Cantero) has completed approximately 25% of wellness calls to PRCS senior participants and will share the data that was collected by the ad hoc committee. February 2021: The Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults ad hoc committee received preliminary data from Staff (Cantero) about feedback received during wellness calls from PRCS senior participants and are drafting a proposal to share with the Commission.

2.

Identify resources available to older adults in our community.

Ceja Sr., Folz, O’Brien, Wright

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Work Plan Updates:

August 2020: The Commission discussed the work plan for FY 2020-2021. September 2020: The Commission ad hoc will meet and report updates at the next meeting. October 2020: The ad hoc committee shared the following updates:

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The ad hoc committee collected data from four organizations serving the Pasadena senior community and will meet to analyze the raw data received.

The committee began the process of verifying and updating the Senior Resources phone list on the Senior Commission webpage.

Received permission from the Pasadena Senior Center (PSC) to repost some or all

of the resources that are on the PSC website.

November 2020: No update was provided.

December 2020: The ad hoc committee:

Agreed to hold virtual meetings on the second Tuesday of the month, following the

end of the Senior Commission meeting.

Analyzed the data received from four organizations serving the Pasadena senior

community and determined that food and isolation were the top two items addressed

by these organizations.

Agreed that food and isolation will be listed at the the top of the updated Senior

Commission resource list.

Received permission from the Pasadena Village to repost, or to create and post on

the Senior Commission webpage and handout, a link to the resources listed on the

Pasadena Village website.

January 2021: Commissioner Folz shared that the ad hoc committee has completed a

list of updated resources for seniors, but is working on the format to make it more useful.

February 2021:

Vice-Chair Ceja shared a draft Food Resource List for Older Adults created by the ad

hoc committee:

o The resource list contains names of organizations, phone numbers, addresses,

along with dates/times and type of food distributed (perishable, hot meals, etc.)

o The ad hoc committee is seeking the Senior Commission's approval for the food

resource list to be added to the Senior Commission webpage and feedback for

distribution.

Chair Zechner requested the ad hoc committee update the document with spelling

and format edits for the Commission to approve at the next meeting.

3.

Make recommendations and/or address issues that are brought to the attention of the

Senior Commission.

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Work Plan Updates:

August 2020: The Commission discussed the work plan for FY 2020-2021.

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September 2020: The Commission approved the work plan for FY 2020-2021. October 2020: No issue was brought to the attention of the Senior Commission. November 2020: No issue was brought to the attention of the Senior Commission. December 2020: No issue was brought to the attention of the Senior Commission. January 2021: No issue was brought to the attention of the Senior Commission. February 2021: No issue was brought to the attention of the Senior Commission.