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Unfinished Business

1Unfinished BusinessChair Report – Update – Report on Age Friendly Petaluma – How to be Your Own Geriatrician - April 26.

A presentation and discussion about Age Friendly Petaluma's educational event scheduled for April 26, focusing on helping seniors manage their own health and medical decisions.

2Unfinished BusinessAd 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 Well-being Ad Hoc Members - Nickola Frye, Don Forman, Patricia Souza, 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 - Cheryl Jern Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and well-being 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 Senior-Friendly Infrastructure Ad Hoc members: Don Foreman, Seth Combs, Nickola Frye Objective: To create a more senior-friendly 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:

Updates from seven different task groups working on senior-focused initiatives in Petaluma, including efforts to increase social activities, improve physical and mental health, expand access to resources, make infrastructure more senior-friendly, coordinate with the county's Master Plan for Aging, and build connections between seniors and younger residents.

Additional votes recorded in minutes

Approve April meeting minutes

aye 6

Cheryl Jernaye

Don Formanaye

Gabriella Ambrosiaye

Nickola Fryeaye

Patricia Souzaaye

Seth Combsaye

Review of SAC Strategic Plan and Goals, and Responsibilities of SAC

aye 6

Cheryl Jernaye

Don Formanaye

Gabriella Ambrosiaye

Nickola Fryeaye

Patricia Souzaaye

Seth Combsaye

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____________________________________________________________________________ DATE: May 8, 2025 TO: Iya Josephmenard, SAC Members FROM: Seth Combs, Nickola Frye SUBJECT: Agenda – May 8, 2025 AGENDA – May 8, 2025 CALL TO ORDER – by Chair Nickola Frye at 10:03 ROLL CALL - Nickola Frye, Patricia Souza, Don Forman, Cheryl Jern, Gabriella Ambrosi, Seth Combs - all present STAFF LIAISON - Iya Josephmenard - present 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 PRESENTATIONS:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR APRIL MEETING: Approved with the following changes: ● Removed Bridget Mackay from committee members ● Updated name spelling for Kris Rebillot PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION: None COMMITTEE COMMENT: ● Nickola ○ Discuss Committee Decorum ● Committee Updates 1. Review of SAC Strategic Plan and Goals, and Responsibilities of SAC: Gabriela motioned, Cheryl seconded - All approved 2. Chair Report – Update – Nickola Frye a. See Ad Hoc Committee Updates 3. Ad Hoc Committee Updates a. Social Activities: Nickola speaking with seniors to understand what resources they’re looking for and introduce them to the SAC b. Physical Health and Well Being: 1. Blue Zone is meeting with the city c. Improve Senior Health and Well Being 1. No updates d. Increase Access and Info 1. Patricia is now on this committee 2. Building Together event - May 10, 2025 at Herzog Hall e. Advocate for Senior Friendly Infrastructure 1. Don - connected with Portland Loo and Public Bathroom C a. PL is working on ADA compliance for California b. Don sent suggestions on Portland Loo v Public Bathroom Co 2. We need to formulate a public campaign to address the issue that there needs to be a public restroom in downtown Petaluma 3. Nickola to address city council on this issue as a rep for the Senior Advisory Committee f. Work with Sonoma County Master Plan for Aging 1. Housing and transportation groups have been formed 2. They will be meeting in June g. Foster Intergenerational Connections 1. Nickola will report back to us re RTP integration COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ COMMENTS: 1. Nickola: On May 10, 2025, RTP is doing a free dinner (5-8pm) as a thank you to the citizens of Petaluma. There will be 7 restaurants setting up 7 booths. All ages. STAFF COMMENTS 1. Iya a. May - Spring Soiree upcoming NEW BUSINESS: No additional OLD BUSINESS: No additional ADJOURNMENT – by Chair Nickola Frye at 10:35am