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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-05-2014 SCAC Minutes i Ili I i i CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE CITY OF ;TUNE 5,,2014 DUBLIN j Call to Order Chairperson Guarienti called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. Roll Call Committee Members (CM) Present: Diane Bonetti, Faye Guarienti, Holly Ito, Ramona Krausnick, Eddie Jo Mack Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison: Connie Mack Staff Present: Micki Cronin, Assistant Director; Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor; Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator; Diane Guenther, Office Assistant ' Oral Communications-None Approval of the Minutes CM KRAUSNICK MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APRIL 3, 2014 MINUTES. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY CM MACK, THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 3, 2014 MEETING BYA VOTE OF 4-0-1 WITH CM BONETTI ABSTAINING AS SHE WAS NOT PRESENT AT THE MAY MEETING. I I Written Communication—None j Unfinished Business-None i New Business 7.1 DUBLIN COMMUNITY CAR SHOW REPORT The Senior Center Advisory Committee, Youth Advisory Committee, and Staff held the 41h Annual Dublin i Community Car Show on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Dublin Heritage Park and Museums. A total of 92 vehicles were displayed at the event. Event features included food trucks, information tables and music,. I Two trophies were awarded at the Car Show. The "People's Choice" Trophy was awarded to the 2006 F430 Spider Ferrari owned by Brian Brunckhorst of Dublin. The "Best-In-Show"Trophy was selected by j the event sponsors and awarded to the 1951 Chevy owned by Matthew Fisher of Danville. COPfES TO: G:\C0Nl2MJSSI0NS&COIvMTTEES\SRADVCNITE\,Minutes\SCAC Committee Final Nfinutes\2014 SCAC Committee Final\SCAC Minutes 06052014.doc I I CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JUNE 5,2014 Page 2 of 4 Staff passed around several photos from the event. The evaluation forms indicated word-of-mouth was the most popular method of advertisement for the event. Another popular method was the banners i posted outside Heritage Park and Museums, and the Senior Center, j I Staff noted they are unable to determine a date for the 5th Annual Dublin Community Car Show at this time due to a planned housing development project near the Heritage Park and Museums site. CM Krausnick asked if any thought has been given to selecting a different location, and Staff indicated that i i an alternative location is being considered. CM Guarienti suggested it may be time to plan a new event with the youth next year. Staff indicated that this idea could be considered, and pointed out that the Youth Advisory Committee already has six total events planned next year. I 7.2 APPOINTMENTS TO THE DUBLIN CROSSING COMMUNITY PARK MASTER PLAN TASK FORCE Staff provided an overview on the purpose of this Park Master Plan Task Force and asked for a volunteer representative from the Senior Center Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee appointed CM Mack as the representative and CM Ito as the alternate. 73 DEVELOPMENT OF CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY Staff recommended establishing a Code of Conduct Policy for patrons, volunteers and Staff of the Dublin Senior Center. A dozen policies from other Senior Centers were reviewed by Staff. The Advisory Committee was given samples from the cities of Pleasanton and Rancho Cucamonga. Staff compiled a list of reoccurring code of conduct topics for discussion with the Advisory Committee. CM Krausnick felt the policy was a good idea and asked about personal hygiene standards. She suggested this issue could be subjective and vary in different cultures, Staff gave examples where mental health could be a factor,and hygiene may be an ongoing challenge that needs to be addressed. CM Guarienti suggested the policy be written concisely, but not as specific as the Pleasanton Senior Center policy, Staff stated two forms of the policy could be developed. One could be a single page document with an overview for posting, and a second could provide detailed points of the policy available by request. CM Krausnick suggested the policy be made available in other languages. Staff indicated this could be done. The posted policy would note that the policy is available in other languages and may be obtained at the front desk. Commissioner Mack stated the policy is valuable but wanted to make sure the Senior Center does not lose its "welcoming" reputation. CM Mack stated the policy will show we care about the welfare of our patrons. I III I I I i CITY OF DUBLIN SEPIIOR CENTER AllVISOBY COILYFITTEE MINUTES OF JUNE, 5,2414 Page 3 of 4 i The Advisory Committee concurred with Staff and recommended Staff develop a Code of Conduct Policy for the Dublin Senior Center, Staff indicated that a draft policy would be developed and presented at the next meeting. Other Business The Dublin Senior Foundation announced they will have one fireworks booth this year. Registration to volunteer at the booth is being taken at the front desk. The Foundation volunteered at the Dublin Pride event.They reported Bingo continues to do very well. i i Staff announced a Senior Resource open house sponsored by the City was held at the Senior Center on May 14 with approximately 120 people in attendance. j i Staff announced the measures the City is taking to deal with the drought emergency, and how information may be obtained from the City of Dublin website. CM Bonetti asked about trucking in water for those parks that do not have potable water, Staff responded that trucking in water is expensive and measures are being taken to preserve existing vegetation. i Staff reported the new activity fee of $2.00 was approved by the Parks and Community Services Commission in May 2014 and will be in effect January 2015. i Staff announced Spectrum Community Services will no longer provide lunch service; Open Heart Kitchen will take over the lunch program effective July 1, 2014. Staff reported that the Heritage Park and Museums is exhibiting, A Century of Service: A Visual History of the Dublin Library," through July 31, 2014. The exhibit celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Dublin Library. CM Krausnick asked about the status of the Outreach subcommittee. Staff stated a report on this item will be presented at a future meeting. In response to the Advisory Committee's suggestion regarding relocating the Farmers' Market to a more central location, the Farmers' Market Coordinator communicated to Staff that at this time the present location is working well. On June 13 the Alameda County District Attorney's office will offer a `June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month Workshop' and feature a panel discussion on safety tips for seniors. I l Adjournment—10:49 AM. Respectfully submitted, I i CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMIMITTEE MINUTES OF JUNE 5,2014 Page 4 of 4 Diane Guenther Office Assistant Approved: Faye duarienti Chairperson ii is