Comité Asesor de Personas Mayores — 12 de marzo de 2026

Sesión ordinaria del Comité Asesor de Personas Mayores de Petaluma, presidida por Don Forman en su calidad de presidente interino (ante la ausencia de la presidenta titular Nickola Frye). La reunión se llevó a cabo de 9:02 a 10:00 a.m. con quórum mínimo: estuvieron presentes Don Forman, Gabriella Ambrosi, Kathy Myers y Robert Bailey; Nickola Frye y Seth Combs estuvieron ausentes. No se recibieron comentarios del público.

Aprobación del acta

El acta de la reunión del 12 de febrero de 2025 fue aprobada tal como fue presentada, sin modificaciones.

Informes del Comité Ad Hoc

El comité revisó avances en sus siete metas permanentes:

Meta 1 – Mejorar las Actividades Sociales para Personas Mayores: Una pequeña pero alentadora novedad: las jardineras que aguardaban tierra y plantas han sido sembradas con flores.

Meta 2 – Mejorar la Salud Física y el Bienestar de las Personas Mayores: No se presentó informe en marzo.

Meta 3 – Mejorar la Salud Mental y el Bienestar de las Personas Mayores: Kathy Myers habló sobre preparación para emergencias, con énfasis en difundir información sobre los servicios de asistencia disponibles para personas mayores y en explorar formas de ampliar el alcance de los servicios de emergencia. Se esperaba que Robert Bailey presentara el Programa de Planificación del Final de la Vida de Healdsburg como posible modelo para Petaluma, aunque el acta no recoge el contenido de dicho informe.

Meta 4 – Ampliar el Acceso a Información y Recursos: No se presentó informe. (La agenda indicaba que el comité aún estaba recibiendo respuestas a una encuesta relacionada con un Simposio planificado, pero esto no quedó reflejado en el acta final.)

Meta 5 – Promover una Infraestructura Amigable para Personas Mayores: Don Forman informó sobre el estado del proyecto de baño público en el centro de la ciudad. El acta no detalla la actualización específica más allá de señalar que fue discutida.

Meta 6 – Colaborar con el Plan Maestro de Envejecimiento del Condado de Sonoma: No se reportó ninguna reunión ni novedad reciente.

Meta 7 – Fomentar las Conexiones Intergeneracionales: No se registró informe en el acta. (La agenda había señalado una próxima Jornada de Trabajo RTP el 4 de abril y actualizaciones sobre un programa de pasantías, pero estos temas no quedaron recogidos en el acta final.)

Comentarios de los Miembros del Comité — Patrocinio de Dispositivos de Emergencia Personal

Kathy Myers y Robert Bailey plantearon el tema del Patrocinio de Dispositivos de Emergencia Personal —dispositivos que permiten a las personas mayores solicitar ayuda en una emergencia— y expresaron interés en que el Comité Asesor de Personas Mayores elabore una recomendación formal al respecto. No se tomó ninguna decisión en esta reunión, pero el tema será retomado en sesiones futuras.

Comentarios del Personal

La enlace de personal Iya Josephmenard presentó una actualización sobre eventos y nuevos programas en el Centro para Personas Mayores. Los detalles específicos no quedaron registrados en el acta.

Puntos clave

Las jardineras han sido sembradas: El proyecto de actividades sociales para instalar jardineras con flores ha alcanzado un hito visible: las flores ya están en la tierra.

La difusión sobre preparación para emergencias se amplía: Kathy Myers trabaja activamente para dar a conocer los recursos de preparación para emergencias dirigidos a personas mayores, con una posible vinculación a modelos de planificación del final de la vida provenientes de la vecina Healdsburg.

El Patrocinio de Dispositivos de Emergencia Personal, en el horizonte: Dos miembros del comité desean desarrollar una recomendación formal del SAC sobre el patrocinio de dispositivos de emergencia personal para personas mayores, tema que probablemente regresará en una reunión futura.

Se presentó una actualización sobre el baño público del centro, pero sin detalles registrados: El comité recibió un informe sobre el estado del proyecto de baño público en el centro de la ciudad, aunque el acta no recoge los detalles específicos de la situación actual del proyecto.

Varias metas no tuvieron informe en marzo: Las Metas 2, 4 y 6 no registraron novedades en este ciclo, lo que sugiere que algunos grupos ad hoc podrían necesitar un nuevo impulso de cara a la primavera.

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Qué ocurrió en esta reunión

Chair Report – Update –

Ad Hoc Committee Reports and Updates were presented for multiple goals. Goal 1 (Enhance Social Activities for Seniors) reported that flowers have been planted in planter boxes. Goal 3 (Improve Senior Mental Health and Well-being) was addressed by Kathy Myers, who spoke about spreading awareness of Emergency Prep Help and ways to expand emergency services, with Kathy to report on Ad Hoc committee status and Robert to report on information regarding Healdsburg's End of Life Planning Program. Goal 5 (Advocate for Senior-Friendly Infrastructure) included Don's report on the status of the downtown restroom project. Member discussion included Kathy and Robert expressing a desire to discuss Personal Emergency Device Sponsorship and how the Senior Advisory Committee could make recommendations.

Puntos de agenda (2)

Unfinished Business

1Unfinished BusinessChair Report – Update –

The chair will provide an update on recent activities and matters related to the senior advisory committee.

Qué ocurrió

2Unfinished BusinessAd 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 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 March. Goal 3: Improve Senior Mental Health and Well-being Ad Hoc Members – Kathy Myers 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. 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. Report – still receiving response to survey regarding Symposium. 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. 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. No current meeting Goal 7: Foster Intergenerational Connections Ad Hoc members: Nickola Frye Objective: To encourage connections between seniors and younger generations. Report on Intern Program RTP Workday April 4, 8:00-4:00 COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: STAFF COMMENT:

Seven different senior-focused ad hoc committees will report on their progress, including efforts to increase social activities for seniors, improve physical and mental health, expand access to information, create senior-friendly infrastructure downtown, coordinate with the county's Master Plan for Aging, and build connections between seniors and younger generations through an intern program.

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____________________________________________________________________________ DATE: April 2, 2026 TO: Iya Josephmenard, SAC Members FROM: Nickola Frye SUBJECT: Agenda – March 12, 2026 AGENDA – March 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 Don Forman at: - 9:02 ROLL CALL - Nickola Frye abs, Don Forman, Gabriella Ambrosi, Seth Combs - abs, Kathy Myers, Robert Bailey STAFF LIAISON - Iya Josephmenard, PRESENTATION: None 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 February 12, 2025, meeting: - no changes, approved as received PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION: - none NEW BUSINESS: - none OLD BUSINESS: 1. 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 - Flowers planted! 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. Goal 3: Improve Senior Mental Health and Well-being Ad Hoc Members – Kathy Myers – Spoke about spreading the word about Emergency Prep Help and ways to expand emergency service. 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.– 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 the bathroom project. 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. Goal 7: Foster Intergenerational Connections Ad Hoc members: Nickola Frye Objective: To encourage connections between seniors and younger generations. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: - Kathy and Robert would like to discuss Personal Emergency Device Sponsorship and how the Senior Advisory Committee could make recommendations. STAFF COMMENT: Events and new programs at the Senior Center ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned by Don Forman at -10:00am