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jue, 12 de febrero de 2026

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RESUMEN DE REUNIÓNGenerado por IA

Comité Asesor de Personas Mayores — 12 de febrero de 2026


Esta fue una reunión ordinaria del Comité Asesor de Personas Mayores (SAC, por sus siglas en inglés), presidida por Nickola Frye. La sesión se llevó a cabo de 9:00 a 10:10 a.m. y estuvo dominada por una presentación bien recibida de Healthy Petaluma, lo que dejó poco tiempo para los asuntos ordinarios del comité. Seth Combs y la enlace de personal Iya Josephmenard estuvieron ausentes.



Presentación: Healthy Petaluma


El punto central de la reunión fue una presentación a cargo de Ramona Faith (CEO), Matthew Ingram (Director de Impacto Comunitario) y Benjamin Spierings (Gerente de Programas de Salud Comunitaria) de Healthy Petaluma. El equipo utilizó una presentación de diapositivas para explicar los antecedentes, la misión y las responsabilidades cotidianas de la organización; Ingram y Spierings detallaron sus áreas de programa específicas. Los miembros del SAC formularon numerosas preguntas y recibieron respuestas detalladas. El comité consideró que la información era lo suficientemente valiosa como para extender el tiempo asignado, lo que redujo el tiempo disponible para el resto de la agenda. Al final de la reunión, los miembros comentaron que la presentación fue excelente.



Aprobación del Acta


El acta de la reunión del 8 de enero de 2026 fue aprobada sin modificaciones.



Informes del Comité Ad Hoc


El tiempo para los informes sobre las metas del comité fue limitado debido a la presentación extendida. A continuación se resume lo que se reportó:


Meta 1 – Mejorar las Actividades Sociales para Personas Mayores: Sin novedades. La enlace de personal Iya Josephmenard, quien debía informar sobre tierra y plantas para el proyecto de macetero comunitario para personas mayores, estuvo ausente.


Meta 2 – Mejorar la Salud Física y el Bienestar de las Personas Mayores: Sin informe.


Meta 3 – Mejorar la Salud Mental y el Bienestar de las Personas Mayores: Kathy Myers presentó un breve informe en el que expresó su preocupación por que los problemas de salud mental entre las personas mayores son importantes y deben abordarse de manera más activa. Robert Bailey tenía previsto compartir información sobre el Programa de Planificación del Final de la Vida de Healdsburg, pero no pudo establecer contacto; presentará su informe el próximo mes.


Meta 4 – Aumentar el Acceso a Información y Recursos: Sin informe. (La agenda había señalado que el grupo seguía recibiendo respuestas a una encuesta relacionada con un Simposio planificado, pero no se presentó ninguna actualización durante la reunión.)


Meta 5 – Abogar por una Infraestructura Amigable para las Personas Mayores: Don Forman informó que el tan debatido proyecto de baño público en el centro de la ciudad se encuentra actualmente en pausa, ya que la Ciudad está evaluando a un nuevo contratista.


Meta 6 – Colaborar con el Plan Maestro del Condado de Sonoma para el Envejecimiento: Sin novedades. La reunión del Comité de Supervisión del Plan Maestro para el Envejecimiento del 4 de febrero fue cancelada.


Meta 7 – Fomentar las Conexiones Intergeneracionales: Nickola Frye presentó una actualización sobre el Programa de Pasantías de Construcción Juvenil RTP (Recreation, Theater & Parks, o similar — no se especifica en el acta), con próximas oportunidades de voluntariado el 18 de febrero (3:30–6:30 p.m.), el 21 y 28 de febrero (8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), y una jornada de trabajo el 4 de abril (8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.). Se invita a participar a los miembros del comité y a las personas mayores.



Puntos clave


Healthy Petaluma causó una sólida impresión: Los líderes de la organización ofrecieron una visión integral de su labor en salud comunitaria, generando un considerable interés y preguntas por parte de los miembros del SAC — una posible base para una futura colaboración en iniciativas de salud para personas mayores.
El baño público del centro sigue paralizado: El proyecto de baño público, una prioridad de infraestructura permanente para las personas mayores, está en pausa mientras la Ciudad busca una nueva empresa para llevarlo a cabo.
La salud mental identificada como área deficitaria: Kathy Myers planteó su preocupación por que la salud mental de las personas mayores no está recibiendo la atención adecuada; este tema continuará siendo monitoreado bajo la Meta 3.
Actualización sobre planificación del final de la vida pospuesta: La información sobre el Programa de Planificación del Final de la Vida de Healdsburg — potencialmente un modelo para Petaluma — será presentada en la próxima reunión por Robert Bailey.
Oportunidades de voluntariado intergeneracional disponibles: Las personas mayores interesadas en conectarse con jóvenes pueden participar en los eventos del programa de pasantías de construcción RTP a finales de febrero y a principios de abril.

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Qué ocurrió en esta reunión

Ramona Faith, MSN RN, Chief Executive Officer, Healthy Petaluma; Matthew Ingram, Director of Community Impact; Benjamin Spierings, Community Health Program

Ramona Faith (CEO of Healthy Petaluma), Matthew Ingram (Director of Community Impact), and Benjamin Spierings (Community Health Program Manager) presented on the background, work, and responsibilities of Healthy Petaluma, with a slideshow and specific information on their respective roles. SAC members asked multiple questions and received comprehensive answers, with extra meeting time allocated due to the importance of the information.

Approval of Minutes for the meeting of January 8, 2026

The minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting were reviewed with no changes requested and approved as received.

Puntos de agenda (3)

General Business
1General BusinessRamona Faith, MSN RN, Chief Executive Officer, Healthy Petaluma; Matthew Ingram, Director of Community Impact; Benjamin Spierings, Community Health Program
Healthy Petaluma leadership will present on community health programs and initiatives, with participation from the CEO, Director of Community Impact, and Community Health Program staff.

Qué ocurrió

Ramona Faith (CEO of Healthy Petaluma), Matthew Ingram (Director of Community Impact), and Benjamin Spierings (Community Health Program Manager) presented on the background, work, and responsibilities of Healthy Petaluma, with a slideshow and specific information on their respective roles. SAC members asked multiple questions and received comprehensive answers, with extra meeting time allocated due to the importance of the information.
Procedural (1)
2ProceduralApproval of Minutes for the meeting of January 8, 2026
The city council will vote to approve the official record of minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting.

Qué ocurrió

The minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting were reviewed with no changes requested and approved as received.
Public Hearing
3Public Hearing1.
A public hearing will be held on an unspecified matter, allowing residents to comment before the council takes action.

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____________________________________________________________________________ DATE: February 12, 2026 TO: Iya Josephmenard, SAC Members FROM: Nickola Frye SUBJECT: Agenda – February 12, 2026 AGENDA – February 12, 2026 Submit Written Public Comment Email the Committee Clerk at: ijosephmenard@cityofpetaluma.org, with the subject line “Public Comment.” Comments that are received at least two hours prior to the meeting will be distributed to Committee members and published with the agenda packet on the City's website as part of the public record for the meeting. Comments received after the cutoff time will be distributed and posted online following the meeting. Decorum The Chair has the authority to rule any speaker out of order, including speakers during the General Public Comment period, if the subject raised is not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee, or during a public hearing or a general business item if the speaker is not presenting testimony or evidence relevant to the matter or if the speaker becomes disruptive to the proceedings and conduct of the meeting. The Chair also has the authority to order any person who willfully interrupts the meeting to be removed. All persons are expected to conduct themselves with civility and courtesy at all times. All persons giving comments shall speak directly to the Committee and address issues, not individuals. Personal attacks and cursing are not tolerated in order to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome to speak. Animals in Meeting Locations No animals shall be allowed at or brought in to a public meeting by any person except (i) as to members of the public or City staff utilizing the assistance of a service animal, which is defined
as a guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability, or (ii) as to police officers using the assistance of dog(s) in law enforcement duties. CALL TO ORDER – by Chair Nickola Frye at: - 9:00 ROLL CALL - Nickola Frye, Don Forman, Gabriella Ambrosi, Seth Combs - abs, Kathy Myers, Robert Bailey STAFF LIAISON - Iya Josephmenard - abs, Lindsey Fisher, Kat Reisinger PRESENTATION: Ramona Faith, MSN RN, Chief Executive Officer, Healthy Petaluma; Matthew Ingram, Director of Community Impact; Benjamin Spierings, Community Health Program Manager. – Presentation provided a clear understanding of the background, work, and responsibilities of Healthy Petaluma. Ramona introduced a slideshow, and Ben and Matt provided specific information about their responsibilities. SAC members asked multiple questions and received comprehensive answers. Because the information was important extra meeting time was provided for this presentation. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT During General Public Comment, the public is invited to make comments on items of public interest that are within the Senior Advisory Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction and that are not listed on the current agenda. Public comments are limited up to three minutes per person. Depending on the number of persons wishing to address the Committee, time will be allocated in equal shares totaling no more than twenty minutes, subject to the Committee’s discretion (Cal. Gov’t. Code §54954.3(a), Petaluma Rules, Policies and Procedures, III). PUBLIC COMMENT: - none APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 8, 2025, meeting: - no changes, approved as received PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION: - none NEW BUSINESS: - none OLD BUSINESS: - limited time for old business, because of extended presentations 1. Chair Report – Update – 2. Ad Hoc Committee Reports and Updates: Goal 1: Enhance Social Activities for Seniors Ad Hoc Members - Nickola Frye, Kathy Meyers, Iya Josephmenard (PSC)
Objective: To create more social opportunities for seniors to connect, engage, and build friendships. Update on dirt and plants for planter boxes – Iya was not here, no report Goal 2: Improve Senior Physical Health and Well-being Ad Hoc Members - Nickola Frye, Don Forman, Drake Cunningham (RTP) Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and well-being among seniors. No report for January. Goal 3: Improve Senior Mental Health and Well-being Ad Hoc Members – Kathy Myers – small report on her concern that mental health issues are important and needs to be addressed. Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and well-being among seniors. Kathy will report on status Ad Hoc committee. Robert will report on information regarding Healdsburg’s End of Life Planning Program. – Robert was not able to talk to them, will report next month Goal 4: Increase Access to Information and Resources Ad Hoc members - Gabriella Ambrosi, Nickola Frye, Iya Josephmenard (PSC), Patricia Souza (non-SAC member), Objective: To ensure seniors have access to important information and resources. No report Goal 5: Advocate for Senior-Friendly Infrastructure Ad Hoc members: Don Foreman, Seth Combs, Nickola Frye Objective: To create a more senior-friendly environment in Petaluma. Report regarding update on downtown restroom. – Don reported that status of downtown restroom is on hold. City is looking at new company. Goal 6: Work with Sonoma County Master Plan for Aging Ad Hoc Members: No Ad Hoc - all SAC members will participate (if possible) in MPA. Objective: To create and increase a working relationship with MPA. Update from Wed, February 4 meeting, and update from Wed, February 4 meeting Master Plan for Aging Oversight Committee – Meeting was cancelled. Goal 7: Foster Intergenerational Connections Ad Hoc members: Nickola Frye Objective: To encourage connections between seniors and younger generations. Report and invitation to participate in the RTP Youth Construction Internship Program – Wed, Feb 18, 3:30-6:30; Sat, Feb 21 & 28, 8:00-4:00. – update on RTP program RTP Workday April 4, 8:00-4:00
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: - limited time for comments, but everyone felt that the presentation was great. STAFF COMMENT: - none, Iya is on vacation and will return for next meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned by Chairperson Frye at -10:10