AGENDA

SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

OCTOBER 8, 2019 2:00 PM

MEMBERS

Kristen Tachiki, Chair, Senior Care Network Harald Zechner, Vice-Chair, District 4

Charles Nelson, Mayor Dave Folz, District 1

Marna Cornell, District 2 Mattie Betts, District 3

Gabriel Ceja Sr., District 5 Angie Mont O’Brien, District 6

Deborah Raupp, District 7 Leni Fleming, At Large/District 2

Peggy Buchanan, Pasadena Village Patricia Wright, Salvation Army

Akila Gibbs, Pasadena Senior Center

STAFF Pamela Cantero, Program Coordinator I

Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary

MISSION STATEMENT The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services, responsive to

our entire community and consistent with our history, culture and unique character. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, assistive listening devices are available from the Human Services and Recreation Department with a 24-hour advance notice. Please call (626) 744-4386 to request use of a listening device. Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 744-7333 at least 24 hours in advance. Habrá servicio de interpretación disponible para éstas juntas llamando (626) 744-7333 al por lo menos con 24 horas de anticipación. Public meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. Items on the agenda may not be called in order listed. Agendas and supporting documents are available on the internet. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Senior Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the reception counter at the Jackie Robinson Community Center at 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave. during normal business hours.

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AGENDA SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

OCTOBER 8, 2019 2:00 PM

JACKIE ROBINSON COMMUNITY CENTER 1020 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE

PASADENA, CA 91103 1. CALL TO ORDER; WELCOME; ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA

Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker.

3. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019*

4. NEW BUSINESS

INFORMATION ITEM

PRESENTATION ON REVISED PUBLIC MEETING POLICY: RESOLUTION NO. 9716, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING AND RESTATING RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF ALL COUNCIL, COMMITTEE, BOARD, AND COMMISSION MEETINGS, PROCEEDINGS, AND BUSINESS – ANN RIDER (ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY)

5. OLD BUSINESS ACTION ITEMS

REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION TO JOIN THE AARP NETWORK OF AGE-FRIENDLY STATES AND COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION GLOBAL NETWORK OF AGE-FRIENDLY CITIES AND COMMUNITIES

FY 2019-2020 COMMISSION WORK PLAN UPDATES AND DISCUSSION* 6. COMMENTS, UPDATES

INFORMATION ITEMS

STAFF COMMENTS - REVIEW THE PROCESS FOR PRESENTING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE

CITY COUNCIL

COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS 7. SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETINGS

8. ADJOURNMENT *Attachment

Kristen Tachiki, Chair Senior Commission

Note to Public: An opportunity for Public Comment will be provided at the time the above items are discussed. I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Notice, in its entirety, was posted on the Council Chamber Bulletin Board, Room 247, and the Bulletin Board in the rotunda area of City Hall, and a copy was distributed to the Central Library for posting on this 2nd day of October 2019, by 5:30 p.m., and that copies were emailed, faxed or delivered, and/or notice accepted by telephone not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, to each member of the Senior Commission and emailed to each local newspaper of general circulation, radio or television station requesting notice in writing, all of which media recipients are identified on the distribution list below.

Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary Human Services and Recreation Department

DISTRIBUTION:

Senior Commission City Clerk La Opinion Pasadena NOW

City Council Central Library Los Angeles Times Pasadena Star News

City Manager Public Information Officer Pasadena Journal Pasadena Weekly City Attorney

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Human Services and Recreation Department at (626) 744-4386. Notification 24

hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.

Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 744-4386 at least 24 hours in

advance.

Habra servicio de interpretación disponible para éstas juntas llamando al (626) 744-4386 por lo menos con 24 horas de anticipación.

Items on the agenda may not be called in the order listed.

*DRAFT MINUTES*

CITY OF PASADENA SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 2:00 PM

JACKIE ROBINSON COMMUNITY CENTER 1020 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE

PASADENA, CA 91103

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Peggy Buchanan, Gabriel Ceja Sr., Marna Cornell, Leni Fleming, Dave Folz, Charles Nelson, Angie Mont O’Brien (2:09 PM arrival), Kristen Tachiki, Patricia Wright (2:26 PM arrival), Harald Zechner COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Mattie Betts (excused), Akila Gibbs, Deborah Raupp (excused) STAFF PRESENT: Ali Everett, Tamer Sabha 1. CALL TO ORDER; WELCOME; ROLL CALL

Chair Tachiki called the meeting to order at 2:02 PM. Staff (Sabha) called the roll and a quorum was established for the Commission.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Juana Infante, Program Coordinator with the Pasadena Public Health Department, provided information about the services that will be provided at the Jackie Robinson Community Center for individuals ages 60 and older who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or at risk of mental illness.

Sachii Hirashiki provided information about ReNewology, a Pasadena non-profit organization specializing in longevity strategies, provided information about the organization and requested to be added to a Senior Commission meeting agenda in early 2020 for an informational presentation about resources for healthy longevity for seniors. Dominick Correy, District Representative for Senator Anthony Portantino, commented on senior outreach and asked the Commission to help inform the community about a CA DMV Real ID event on Wednesday, September 25 at 9:30 am at the Jackie Robinson Community Center.

3. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES, AUGUST 13, 2019

After review, it was moved (Buchanan) and seconded (Zechner) to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2019, meeting. (Motion carried) (Abstain: Cornell, O’Brien, Nelson)

4. OLD BUSINESS

FY 2019-2020 COMMISSION WORK PLAN UPDATES AND DISCUSSION* The members of the ad hoc committees provided the following updates:

Objective #1: Pasadena as an Age-Friendly City Chair Tachiki and Commissioner Fleming reported that the draft application to join the network of age friendly communities and draft letter in support of joining are almost complete and the next step is for the commission to review and discuss both documents at the next commission meeting.

Objective #2: Emergency Preparedness Staff (Everett) informed the commission of the upcoming Access and Functional Needs Work Group meeting on Thursday, October 3. At the meeting, Health Department staff will present the plan for a Medical Point of Dispensing (MPOD) exercise on Wednesday, October 16, and will ask for feedback from the Work Group members. The Commission discussed questions and recommendations for Commissioner Ceja to raise during the Access and Functional Needs Work Group meeting.

5. NEW BUSINESS

PRESENTATION ON ELDER ABUSE – MICHAEL DOWD (CHIEF PROSECUTOR, CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE) Michael Dowd (Chief Prosecutor, City Attorney’s Office) provided a presentation on elder abuse (financial, physical, and mental) and shared the Elder Abuse Resource Guide pamphlet with the Commission. Questions and discussion followed.

6. COMMENTS, UPDATES

STAFF COMMENTS Staff (Everett) reminded the Commission that communications with other City staff regarding matters related to the Commission should go through the Commission’s assigned staff.

COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS

Vice-Chair Zechner commented on the usefulness of the Map Pasadena Gallery web page and the various maps available on the page, including street sweeping and code enforcement.

7. SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETINGS

- Review and discuss draft letter and application for the Age-Friendly City work plan objective

- Presentation from the Human Services and Recreation Department about park restroom accessibility and maintenance

- Information from Pasadena Water and Power about rate increases and programs available for seniors

8. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved (Ceja) and seconded (Folz) to adjourn the regular meeting. (Motion unanimously carried) The meeting was adjourned at 3:24 PM.

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SENIOR COMMISSION - DRAFT LETTER Dear ____________________: On behalf of the people of Pasadena, I welcome and greatly appreciate the opportunity to join the network of AARP/World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly Communities. Pasadena’s older population is growing rapidly, and will continue to do so in the next decades. Our seniors are an economically, culturally and racially diverse group, who enrich our society immeasurably. It is incumbent upon the City to provide an environment that actively supports their comfort, security, and full participation in the community. Pasadena has in place an affordable and safe public transportation system. We have conducted traffic studies and have reconfigured lanes, traffic flow, intersections and sidewalks, increasing safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. We are fortunate to have multiple non-profits focused on the well-being of older adults, particularly the need to prevent social isolation, and social service agencies that work with homeless and other at-risk seniors to provide support and facilitate engagement in the community. We intend to form a task force composed of representatives from City departments, seniors, academics and aging advocates. They will review Pasadena’s current policies and age-friendliness, identify areas for improvement, and make recommendations. These recommendations will become a blueprint for action as resources become available. The task force will also track and report on progress as we move forward. We are excited and honored by the prospect of joining the Age-Friendly Communities Network. Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely yours,

AGE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY

CITY OF PASADENA SENIOR COMMISSION WORK PLAN: 7/1/19 – 6/30/20

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.

Draft a recommendation to City Council to recognize the City of Pasadena as an “age-friendly city.”

An age-friendly city encourages active ageing by optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. In practical terms, an age-friendly city adapts its structures and services to be accessible to and inclusive of older people with varying needs and capacities.

– World Health Organization Age Friendly Cities Guide

www.who.int/ageing/publications/age_friendly_cities_guide

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Work Plan Updates:

July 2019: Chair Tachiki appointed Commissioners Tachiki, Fleming, and Gibbs to the “age-friendly city” ad hoc committee.

August 2019: No update.

September 2019: Chair Tachiki and Commissioner Fleming are finalizing the draft application to join the network of age friendly communities and the draft letter in support of joining for the Commission to review and discuss at its next meeting.

2.

Recommend strategies to enhance emergency preparedness for Seniors.

Review and provide feedback on the “Map Your Neighborhood” program as it

relates to Seniors.

Select a member of the Senior Commission to serve on the Pasadena Access

and Functional Needs Work Group in order to represent the interests of seniors

and report back to the Commission on the efforts of the Work Group.

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Work Plan Updates:

July 2019: Chair Tachiki appointed Commissioners Raupp, Ceja Sr, and Zechner to the emergency preparedness ad hoc committee. The ad hoc committee will send one or more members to serve on the Pasadena Access and Functional Needs Work Group.

August 2019:

o Commissioners Ceja, Folz, and Raupp attended the Access and Functional Needs Work Group quarterly meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, on the topic of personal and business preparedness presented by Lisa Derderian (Public Information Officer).

o The emergency preparedness ad hoc committee presented three proposed action items: 1) to ensure “Map Your Neighborhood” and CERT (community emergency response team) training incorporates senior needs; 2) to investigate and make recommendations regarding emergency preparedness in senior housing facilities; and 3) to provide educational information about emergency preparedness for seniors through Pasadena Media. The commission determined that the ad hoc committee will focus on ensuring “Map Your Neighborhood” incorporates senior needs.

September 2019: The Commission discussed questions and recommendations to raise at the Access and Functional Needs Work Group meeting about the City’s Medical Point of Dispensing (MPOD) plan.

3.

Make recommendations and/or address issues as they are brought to the attention of the Senior Commission. _____________________________________________________________________

Work Plan Updates:

July 2019: No update.

August 2019: At the July meeting, the Commission heard public comment from a Pasadena resident who expressed concerns about her living conditions. The Commission responded by providing resources for local non-profits that provide food and assistance for seniors.

September 2019: No update.

Senior Commission Work flowchart

Figure 1 – staff work product: reports on matters for which input of the Senior Commission is sought prior to submission to City Council/Council committees and other bodies.

City Council

Considers input from

Commission and staff and makes final determination. May direct

additional Commission/staff work

Figure 2 – Commission work product: items created by the Commission reflecting solely the Commission’s position.

Senior Commission

Determines content of

work product

Approves final work product

City Staff

Provides assistance to Senior Commission

creating work product

City Staff

Prepares Item including Staff recommendation

Senior Commission

Reviews staff

recommendation and either supports or makes

own recommendation