Senior Advisory Committee

CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE Petaluma Community Center 320 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, CA 94954 MINUTES Thursday, January 09, 2025 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Don Forman, Nickola Frye, Cheryl Jern, Patricia Souza, Seth Combs, Gabriella Ambrosi, Bridget Mackay GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT During General Public Comment, the public is invited to make comments on items of public interest that are within the City Council’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 Council, time will be allocated in equal shares totaling no more than twenty minutes, subject to the Council’s discretion (Cal. Gov’t. Code §54954.3(a), Petaluma City Council Rules, Policies and Procedures, III). PRESENTATIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes for the meeting of December 12, 2024 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 2. 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: APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December meeting PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION: NEW BUSINESS: OLD BUSINESS: 1. Review and approval of SAC Strategic Plan 2025 and Goals, and Responsibilities of SAC Ad Hoc Committees. – final review and approval 2. Chair Report – Update 3. Ad Hoc Committee Reports and Updates: Goal 1: Enhance Social Activities for Seniors Ad Hoc Members ­ Nickola Frye, Iya Josephmenard (PSC) Objective: To create more social opportunities for seniors to connect, engage, and build friendships. Goal 2: Improve Senior Physical Health and Well­being Ad Hoc Members ­ Nickola Frye, Don Forman, Patricia Souza, Drake Cunningham (RTP) Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and well­being among seniors. Goal 3: Improve Senior Mental Health and Well­being Ad Hoc Members ­ Cheryl Jern Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and well­being among seniors. Goal 4: Increase Access to Information and Resources Ad Hoc members ­ Gabriella Ambrosi, Bridget Mackay, Nickola Frye, Iya Josephmenard (PSC) Objective: To ensure seniors have access to important information and resources. Goal 5: Advocate for Senior­Friendly Infrastructure Ad Hoc members: Don Foreman, Seth Combs, Nickola Frye Objective: To create a more senior­friendly environment in Petaluma. 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 COMMENT STAFF COMMENT ADJOURNMENT

CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE Petaluma Community Center 320 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, CA 94954 MINUTES Thursday, January 09, 2025 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Don Forman, Nickola Frye, Cheryl Jern, Patricia Souza, Seth Combs, Gabriella Ambrosi, Bridget Mackay GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT During General Public Comment, the public is invited to make comments on items of public interest that are within the City Council’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 Council, time will be allocated in equal shares totaling no more than twenty minutes, subject to the Council’s discretion (Cal. Gov’t. Code §54954.3(a), Petaluma City Council Rules, Policies and Procedures, III). PRESENTATIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes for the meeting of December 12, 2024 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 2. 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: APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December meeting PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION: NEW BUSINESS: OLD BUSINESS: 1. Review and approval of SAC Strategic Plan 2025 and Goals, and Responsibilities of SAC Ad Hoc Committees. – final review and approval 2. Chair Report – Update 3. Ad Hoc Committee Reports and Updates: Goal 1: Enhance Social Activities for Seniors Ad Hoc Members ­ Nickola Frye, Iya Josephmenard (PSC) Objective: To create more social opportunities for seniors to connect, engage, and build friendships. Goal 2: Improve Senior Physical Health and Well­being Ad Hoc Members ­ Nickola Frye, Don Forman, Patricia Souza, Drake Cunningham (RTP) Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and well­being among seniors. Goal 3: Improve Senior Mental Health and Well­being Ad Hoc Members ­ Cheryl Jern Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and well­being among seniors. Goal 4: Increase Access to Information and Resources Ad Hoc members ­ Gabriella Ambrosi, Bridget Mackay, Nickola Frye, Iya Josephmenard (PSC) Objective: To ensure seniors have access to important information and resources. Goal 5: Advocate for Senior­Friendly Infrastructure Ad Hoc members: Don Foreman, Seth Combs, Nickola Frye Objective: To create a more senior­friendly environment in Petaluma. 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 COMMENT STAFF COMMENT ADJOURNMENT