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Minutes
CITY OF DUBLIN
July 2, 2015
The July 2, 2015 meeting of the Senior Center Advisory Committee was called to order at 9:33 AM at
the Dublin Senior Center by Chairperson Ito.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Ito led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Committee Members (CM) Present: Ito, Krausnick, Lore,
Committee Members Absent: Brizee, Mack
Liaison Present: lanine Thalblum, Parks and Community Services Commission
Liaison
Staff Present: Guenther, Hudson,Jochner
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comments
Linda Spencer, from Valley Children's Museum provided, the Advisory Committee Members with
an overview of their long term goal to build a children's museum in Dublin.The program currently serves
approximately 3,500 visitors a year through public outreach, and is almost fully staffed by volunteers;
one part-time employee.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 Regular Meeting May 7, 2015
On a motion by CM Lore, seconded by CM Krausnick, and by a vote of 3-0-2, with Committee Members
Brizee and Mack absent, the Senior Center Advisory Committee voted to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of May 7, 2015 as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS—None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None
NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Recap of Day Trip to Senior Centers
The Advisory Committee Members discussed the differences between Pleasanton Senior Center and San
Ramon's Alcosta Senior and Community Center, in order to compare them with the Dublin Senior
Center.
The Committee Members noted that Pleasanton Senior Center stated they had an average daily lunch
attendance of 40-60. It was mentioned that Pleasanton used a drop in format versus the pre-
registration format used at the Dublin Senior Center. Staff will discuss the possibility of changing to a
drop in format with Open Heart Kitchen.
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The Committee Members asked Staff to arrange a future meeting to coincide with their having lunch at
the Shamrock Cafe so they can better evaluate the Open Heart meals.
It was suggested Staff arrange a visit to Pleasanton and San Ramon Senior Centers annually or every two
years. A further suggestion was made to possibly add visits to Livermore and Hayward/Castro Valley
Senior Centers.
CM Ito asked about a transportation program in Dublin, and suggested that an informational flyer about
transportation options be developed.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Thalblum and Staff reported the Parks Commission approved the Senior Center marquee.
The proposal has gone to City Council.
Staff passed out the Dublin Senior Center 10th Anniversary Gala flyers to be held on Saturday, August 1,
2015 at 6:00 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:39 AM.
Minutes prepared by Diane Guenther, Customer Service Assistant.
ATTEST:
Rich fochner
Recreation Supervisor
H •'ly Ito
Chairperson