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San Leandro Senior Commission Meeting – March 21, 2025

City Council — Friday, March 21, 2025
BodySan Leandro, California
SessionCity Council
DateFriday, March 21, 2025
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0:01

I'm going to call the meeting to order of March 20, 2025.

0:07

The time is now 10.01.

0:14

Everyone that can, will you please stand for the pledge of allegiance?

0:24

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

0:32

One nation under God.

0:34

Indivisible Liberty and Justice for all.

0:37

Thank you.

0:37

You may be seated.

0:42

Mr.

0:43

Secretary, will you call the roll, please?

0:45

Thank you, Chair.

0:46

Chair Watchison?

0:47

Here.

0:48

Vice Chair Comello?

0:50

Commissioner McHenry?

0:51

Here.

0:52

Commissioner Dillon.

0:54

Commissioner Lopez Nacario?

0:56

Here.

0:57

Commissioner Michael Cady.

0:58

Here.

0:59

Commissioner Benya.

1:01

And Commissioner Brennan.

1:03

Here.

1:04

We have one absence by Commissioner Peña.

1:07

I also want to share that we have in attendance today Mike King with Pearl Street Consulting.

1:14

Cynthia Lopez with our senior services division.

1:17

And Commission Secretary Pedro Naranjo.

1:20

Thank you.

1:27

Okay.

1:32

Announcements.

1:34

Secretary and Chair.

1:37

First of all, will you please silence any devices that would prove a distraction during the meeting?

1:42

And also remember to ask for a recess if you need to step out of the meeting, as that may impact the Commission's ability to maintain a quorum.

1:51

I have a really special announcement to make.

2:03

She joins over 270 distinguished women inducted since 1992.

2:09

Congratulations, Commissioner Kamala.

2:15

Also I would like to I have been asked to say who helped you, who inspired you.

2:22

And then we're very women, many, many women and men, especially my husband, late husband, who have helped me.

2:29

But I'm going to mention Wilson because she we have worked together for 15 years, and we have worked very well to do whatever we had to do.

2:42

So thank you very much for being part of my journey.

2:45

Oh thank you very much too.

3:03

Oh myred who I interviewed.

3:11

Thank you very much all of us.

3:12

Thank you.

3:13

This is a very, very great honor for you.

3:15

Thank you.

3:16

Can I add to that?

3:18

So second to that, no promises, but something that I'm hoping we can explore is the possibility of uh acquiring some tickets or buying a table uh at uh for the event, and which would allow us to invite some of you, uh maybe some city leadership and staff.

3:40

Uh I've been to this event, it's a great event.

3:43

Table seats sell out really quick, so I don't know if that's gonna be possible, and then there's also a cost associated, so I no promises, but I um I like to explore that um if you're okay with the Commissioner Comodo.

3:55

Um the tickets are um give only a few tickets, I believe.

4:01

And um that is why I would like to have something afterwards for for all my friends.

4:08

I think that would be a better way of where we can spend some time together.

4:13

I like that idea.

4:14

So I don't know about the tickets you can see, but if not uh I will be having a little tea gathering of my friends, so that time all of you will be invited.

4:23

Perfect.

4:24

Okay, well that's nice, thank you.

4:27

Okay, um item number three, the consent calendar.

4:32

Um we can bundle the consent, the approval of the agenda and the approval of the minutes into one um motion.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Community Outreach█████████████████████21%
Public Services████████████████16%
Community Engagement███████████11%
Transportation Safety███████████11%
Procedural█████████9%
Technology and Innovation████████8%
Public Safety█████5%
Parks and Recreation█████5%
Public Comments████4%
Summary of Proceedings

San Leandro Senior Commission Meeting – March 21, 2025

The San Leandro Senior Commission met on March 21, 2025, at the Senior Community Center. All eight commissioners were present, along with staff from the Human Services Department and consultant Mike King. The meeting focused on updates to the Age-Friendly Implementation Plan, including partnerships with the Youth Advisory Commission, San Leandro Unified School District, and Boys & Girls Clubs, as well as progress on transportation, digital literacy, pedestrian safety, and beautification projects. The commission also approved participation in the 2025 Cherry Festival and removed two items from the agenda.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved (8-0): Approval of the agenda and minutes of the February 20, 2025 meeting.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Jasmine Tom expressed frustration with the scholarship application process for low-income seniors, stating she had made multiple calls and emails without resolution. She urged the commission to improve communication and responsiveness.
  • A second speaker discussed homelessness in the area and suggested that the city provide more education and resources for homeless individuals, including access to books and presentations.
  • Karen Fernandez introduced herself and did not provide testimony.
  • No eComments were received.

Discussion Items

Age-Friendly Implementation Plan Update and Next Steps

  • Mike King (Pear Street Consulting) and Pedro Naranjo (Commission Secretary) reported on meetings with the Youth Advisory Commission, San Leandro Unified School District, and Boys & Girls Clubs to explore intergenerational engagement opportunities. Ideas included volunteer service hours for youth, cooking classes, gardening, and mentorship.
  • A partnership with Tech Exchange was highlighted: a joint $25,000 grant application was submitted to the AARP Community Challenge for digital literacy courses. Two cohorts of 10–15 older adults are planned for summer/fall 2025.
  • The CityServe RideCare volunteer driver program expansion into San Leandro is under discussion. A funding proposal has been submitted to the Alameda County Transportation Commission, with a decision expected by April 17, 2025.
  • The commission was accepted into the UC Berkeley SafeTREC / CA Walks Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Training Program. A planning committee will be formed to conduct a walking audit and workshop, focusing on areas like Spring Lake & Washington Avenue and downtown.
  • The Beautify San Leandro Initiative will prioritize an age-friendly project at the Senior Community Center. Commissioners voted to recommend the Senior Center as the primary site.

Commission Priorities Update and Next Steps (7B)

  • Approved (8-0): Motion to remove this item from the agenda until further notice.

Discussion Regarding Crime Update and Next Steps (7C)

  • Approved (8-0): Motion to remove this item from the agenda until further notice.

Commission Participation in 2025 Cherry Festival (7D)

  • The commission agreed to participate in both the parade (using a shuttle) and the resource fair. Six commissioners expressed interest in the parade; volunteers will sign up for shifts at the resource booth. The festival is scheduled for June 7, 2025.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved (8-0): Motion to appoint Commissioners Woycheshin, Brennan, Peña, and Comelo to the Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Training Program Planning Committee.
  • Approved (8-0): Motion to recommend the Senior Community Center as the primary site for the Beautify San Leandro Initiative age-friendly project.
  • Approved (8-0): Motions to table items 7B and 7C until further notice.
  • The commission accepted an invitation to present an update on Age-Friendly work at the Human Services Commission meeting on April 23, 2025 (Commissioners Dillon and Lopez Nacario volunteered to join staff).
  • Staff announced that the Lewelling Interim Housing Navigation Center opening is delayed to April 1, 2025, and an open house will be held on May 23, 2025. A Volunteer Appreciation Event is scheduled for April 21, 2025.
  • The final Biennial Budget engagement forum will be held virtually on April 29, 2025, from 1:00–3:00 p.m.
  • The Recreation and Parks Master Plan will be presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission and Transportation and Facilities Committee on March 27, 2025, with a presentation to the Senior Commission targeted for May 2025.
  • Meeting adjourned at 12:09 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

I'm going to call the meeting to order of March 20, 2025. The time is now 10.01. Everyone that can, will you please stand for the pledge of allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God. Indivisible Liberty and Justice for all. Thank you. You may be seated. Mr. Secretary, will you call the roll, please? Thank you, Chair. Chair Watchison? Here. Vice Chair Comello? Commissioner McHenry? Here. Commissioner Dillon. Commissioner Lopez Nacario? Here. Commissioner Michael Cady. Here. Commissioner Benya. And Commissioner Brennan. Here. We have one absence by Commissioner Peña. I also want to share that we have in attendance today Mike King with Pearl Street Consulting. Cynthia Lopez with our senior services division. And Commission Secretary Pedro Naranjo. Thank you. Okay. Announcements. Secretary and Chair. First of all, will you please silence any devices that would prove a distraction during the meeting? And also remember to ask for a recess if you need to step out of the meeting, as that may impact the Commission's ability to maintain a quorum. I have a really special announcement to make. She joins over 270 distinguished women inducted since 1992. Congratulations, Commissioner Kamala. Also I would like to I have been asked to say who helped you, who inspired you. And then we're very women, many, many women and men, especially my husband, late husband, who have helped me. But I'm going to mention Wilson because she we have worked together for 15 years, and we have worked very well to do whatever we had to do. So thank you very much for being part of my journey. Oh thank you very much too. Oh myred who I interviewed. Thank you very much all of us. Thank you. This is a very, very great honor for you. Thank you. Can I add to that? So second to that, no promises, but something that I'm hoping we can explore is the possibility of uh acquiring some tickets or buying a table uh at uh for the event, and which would allow us to invite some of you, uh maybe some city leadership and staff. Uh I've been to this event, it's a great event.

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