Transit Advisory Committee

Senior Advisory Committee — May 9, 2024

*Note: The agenda header references a Transit Advisory Committee meeting on June 13, 2024, but the actual minutes provided are from the Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting held on May 9, 2024. The summary below reflects what the source document actually contains.*

This was a regular meeting of the Senior Advisory Committee, chaired by Nickola Frye. Attendance was light, with only three of five members present (Railey Album and Patricia Souza were absent), and staff liaison Rachel Beer was also absent.

Presentation: Health, Equity, and Environmental Justice (HEEJ) Framework

Ron Whitmore and Christina Paul presented the City of Petaluma's General Policy Framework for Health, Equity, and Environmental Justice. The presentation was well received by committee members, who engaged actively with questions, comments, and ideas for inclusion in the framework. Following the meeting, members Don Forman, Cheryl Jern, and Chair Nickola Frye submitted written comments to the presenters; Patricia Souza submitted her comments separately afterward.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously.

Vote: Moved by Cheryl Jern, seconded by Don Forman; unanimous approval.

Committee Business and Updates

The committee discussed several ongoing items. Staff liaison Iya Josephmenard and Chair Frye noted that updates to the report on Senior Center needs are continuing to move forward. Frye also indicated she would make an effort to notify members in advance of relevant items appearing on City Council and Planning Commission agendas. She and Josephmenard are planning to set up a booth at the upcoming Cool Petaluma Expo. The Ad Hoc Committee on Physical Health and Well-Being and Senior-Friendly Infrastructure provided a brief update on the topic of senior and active adult playgrounds, though detailed discussion was limited due to the small number of members present.

Staff Comments

Staff reported that programming at the Petaluma Senior Center is expanding, with new classes and events underway. Members were encouraged to watch for the June newsletter.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:18 a.m.

Key Takeaways