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Record of Proceedings

San Leandro Senior Commission Meeting on September 18, 2025

City Council — Monday, October 6, 2025
BodySan Leandro, California
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, October 6, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:00

Okay.

0:02

I call the meeting of September 18th, 2025 Senior Commission to order.

0:08

The time is now 10 a.m.

0:13

Will we all stand please if you can to for the pledge of allegiance?

0:21

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.

0:34

Thank you.

0:34

Please be seated.

0:37

Mr.

0:37

Secretary roll call, please.

0:39

Thank you, Chair.

0:40

Chair Watchison?

0:41

Here.

0:41

Vice Chair Comelo?

0:43

Yes.

0:43

Commissioner McHenry.

0:44

Here.

0:45

Commissioner Dylan.

0:46

Commissioner Lopez Nicario.

0:48

Commissioner McMichael Katie.

0:50

Commissioner Benya.

0:51

Here.

0:52

Commissioner Brennan.

0:53

Here.

0:53

And Commissioner Shalini.

0:55

Thank you.

0:56

Also in attendance are Ulysses Saturain, Executive Director, and Sam Aristando, Deputy Director with Tech Exchange, and Senior Secretary Bedron Daranco.

1:08

Thank you.

1:10

Umnouncements.

1:11

Mr.

1:11

Secretary, do you have any announcements?

1:13

I have none.

1:14

Okay.

1:15

I would like to please ask you to silence any devices that would prove a distraction during our meeting.

1:21

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

1:30

Thank you.

1:33

Okay, item three, the consent calendar.

1:36

I would like to have a motion.

1:38

I will entertain a motion to bundle items 3A and 3B, the approval of the agenda for September 18th, and the approval of the minutes of July 17th.

1:49

Move to approve.

1:50

Commissioner Brennan.

1:52

Second.

1:52

Second Commissioner Lopez Vicario.

1:55

Roll call, please.

1:57

Thank you.

1:57

Chair Watcheson.

1:58

Yes.

1:59

Vice Chair Comelo?

2:00

Yes.

2:01

Commissioner McHenry.

2:02

Yes.

2:03

Commissioner Dylan.

2:04

All right.

2:04

Commissioner Lopez Nacario.

2:06

Yes.

2:06

Commissioner McMichael Cady.

2:08

Yes.

2:08

Commissioner Brennan.

2:10

Yes.

2:10

Commissioner Pena.

2:11

Yes.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Procedural█████████████████17%
Community Engagement████████████████16%
Parks and Recreation█████████9%
Public Safety████████8%
Homelessness██████6%
Affordable Housing████4%
Health and Wellness████4%
Waste Management██2%
Summary of Proceedings

San Leandro Senior Commission Meeting on September 18, 2025

The San Leandro Senior Commission met on September 18, 2025, to handle administrative approvals, receive city updates, and discuss age-friendly initiatives, including a detailed presentation from Tech Exchange on digital literacy services for seniors.

Consent Calendar

  • The commission unanimously approved the agenda for September 18th and the minutes from July 17th through a roll call vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Sky Wu, a community member, expressed support for creating an edible garden at the senior center patio and offered to help organize community resources.

Discussion Items

  • City staff announced upcoming events like Oktoberfest and police barbecues, encouraged newsletter sign-ups, and addressed feedback on improving event communication. They also highlighted fall prevention activities, an ice cream social, and name badge upgrades.
  • Tech Exchange representatives presented their digital literacy program, which includes basic computer training, cybersecurity, and free laptops for graduates. They discussed e-waste recycling partnerships and volunteer opportunities.
  • Commissioners deliberated on issues such as event visibility in newsletters, suggesting individual event pages. They also discussed senior day trips, landscaping concerns, and senior homelessness.
  • Age-friendly updates covered fall prevention walks, emergency preparedness trainings, housing programs like Home Match and rental assistance, and transportation services including shuttle evacuations and day trips.

Key Outcomes

  • The consent calendar was approved with all commissioners voting in favor.
  • The commission agreed to change email practices: commissioners will reply only to the secretary for attendance confirmations, not via "reply all."
  • The October meeting may be rescheduled; a doodle poll will be sent to determine alternative dates.
  • Commissioners shared announcements on topics like handicap parking, garden improvements, and legislative impacts on seniors.

Meeting Transcript

Okay. I call the meeting of September 18th, 2025 Senior Commission to order. The time is now 10 a.m. Will we all stand please if you can to 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. Please be seated. Mr. Secretary roll call, please. Thank you, Chair. Chair Watchison? Here. Vice Chair Comelo? Yes. Commissioner McHenry. Here. Commissioner Dylan. Commissioner Lopez Nicario. Commissioner McMichael Katie. Commissioner Benya. Here. Commissioner Brennan. Here. And Commissioner Shalini. Thank you. Also in attendance are Ulysses Saturain, Executive Director, and Sam Aristando, Deputy Director with Tech Exchange, and Senior Secretary Bedron Daranco. Thank you. Umnouncements. Mr. Secretary, do you have any announcements? I have none. Okay. I would like to please ask you to silence any devices that would prove a distraction during our meeting. And please remember to ask for a recess if you need to step out of the meeting, as uh that may impact the commission's ability to maintain a quorum. Thank you. Okay, item three, the consent calendar. I would like to have a motion. I will entertain a motion to bundle items 3A and 3B, the approval of the agenda for September 18th, and the approval of the minutes of July 17th. Move to approve. Commissioner Brennan. Second. Second Commissioner Lopez Vicario. Roll call, please. Thank you. Chair Watcheson. Yes. Vice Chair Comelo? Yes. Commissioner McHenry. Yes.

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