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Home My WebLink About2021-03-11 Minutes MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE HEALTHY CHULA VISTA ADVISORY COMMISSION& COMMISSION ON AGING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 11,2021 Via Teleconference 4:00 p.m. Pursuant to the Governor of the State of California's Executive Order N-29-20, and in the interest of public health and safety during the COVID-1 9pandemic, members of the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission and the Commission on Aging and staffparticipated in this meeting via teleconference. All votes were taken by roll call. CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission and Commission on Aging of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by teleconference. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission: Commissioners Cruz, Hernandez-Nader, Martinez, Melgoza, Murphy (late), Orozco-Valdivia, Quiroz,and Chair Rodriquez ABSENT: De Murguia Commission on Aging: Commissioners Corbeil, Mallan, Chair Tran ABSENT: Allan, Crawford, Johnson, Persichilli ALSO PRESENT: Kurz, Senior Project Coordinator, Secretary Gonzalez, Secretary Salvacion ACTION ITEMS 1. PRESENTATION BY SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ON BECOMING AN AGE- FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY SDSU staff will provide an overview of efforts for the University to become the first in San Diego County to designate as an Age-Friendly University. Page 1 Healthy Chula Vista Advisor Commission&Commission on Aging—Minutes March 11,2021 Staff recommendation: Commissioners hear the presentation and provide comments. Steve Hornberger from SDSU's Social Policy Institute shared a video presentation on the Center for Excellence Aging and Longevity. Chair Rodriguez called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final electronic public comments. Secretary Salvacion announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. The commission thanked Mr. Hornberger for his presentation. 2. PRESENTATION ON COVID-19 RELATED SERVICES TO SENIORS City Fire Department staff will provide an overview of Operation Immunization to provide mobile vaccinations to seniors and Library staff will overview the Vaccination and Testing Call-Center. Staff recommendation: Commissioners hear the presentation and provide comments. Joy Whatley, City Librarian and, Marlon King, Emergency Services Coordinator Chula Vista Fire Department shared a video presentation. Mr. King explained that the Chula Vista Fire Department is continuing their outreach to vaccinate the community, especially the senior population. Ms. Whatley mentioned that library staff is assisting in scheduling appointments for residents and to date have scheduled over 8,0000 appointments. Ms. Kurz introduced Cyndi Gonzales of South Bay Community Services. Ms. Gonzales mentioned that SBCS can also assist in getting information out to the community regarding COVID testing sites and providing vaccine education. Chair Rodriguez called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final electronic public comments. Secretary Salvacion announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. 3. PRESENTATION ON CV SENIOR CONNECT PHONE SERVICES 2-1-1 San Diego and City staff will provide an overview on a grant received from the SD Foundation to develop a phone line for seniors to receive automated information from the City of Chula Vista, connect to the existing County Project Cares automated check-in program, and provide social networking and recreational classes to seniors by phone. Staff recommendation: Commissioners hear the presentation and provide comments. Suzie Bechtel and Joanna Oboza, representatives of 2-1-1 San Diego, gave a slide presentation on assistance being provided by various agencies including (Project Care Program)for support to residents of San Diego County. Page 2 Healthy Chula Vista Advisor Commission&Commission on Aging—Minutes March 11,2021 Ms. Kurz gave an update on the San Diego Foundation Age Friendly Communities Municipal Grant — as a result of receiving the grant, CV Senior Connect will launch in the next few months. Chair Rodriguez called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final electronic public comments. Secretary Salvacion announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. 4. PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED CV COMMUNITY SHUTTLE City staff will provide an overview on a voucher application through the Clean Mobility Options program to provide on-demand shuttle service for eligible seniors in northwest Chula Vista via Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. Staff recommendation: Commissioners hear the presentation and provide comments. Ms. Kurz gave a slide presentation and explained that the pilot project would provide free shuttle service (using electronic vehicles) to seniors in targeted neighborhoods on the west side of Chula Vista. Chair Rodriguez called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final electronic public comments. Secretary Salvacion announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. 5. PRESENTATION ON PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS TO ACCESS TECHNOLOGY County staff representing SoCAN and City Recreation staff will provide an overview on two new programs to help with the digital divide for seniors: Senior Tech and the Norman Park Genius Bar. Staff recommendation: Commissioners hear the presentation and provide comments. Quan Nguyen and Anabel Kuykendall gave video presentations and explained the technology pilot program for seniors and the South County Action Network. Norman Park Supervisor, Aaron Ruiz, explained that technology workshops will be provided to seniors to provide assistance with digital devices. Chair Rodriguez called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final electronic public comments. Secretary Salvacion announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. Ms. Kurz mentioned that there was a comment in the chat box from Ms. Gonzales, suggesting teaching senior how to join Webex meetings. 6. PRESENTATION ON NORMAN PARK SENIOR CENTER FACILITY & PROGRAMMING UPDATES Page 3 Healthy Chula Vista Advisor Commission&Commission on Aging—Minutes March 11,2021 Staff recommendation: Commissioners hear the presentation and provide comments Aaron Ruiz and Shaun Ellis of the Parks and Recreation Department, explained that additional senior programs, such as circuit training, will be offered at city parks. Mr. Ellis gave an update on a possible bocce ball and pickleball court in addition to lighting for outdoor events. Chair Rodriguez called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final electronic public comments. Secretary Salvacion announced that no electronic comments had been received and no comments had been received via email. OTHER BUSINESS 1. STAFF COMMENTS a. Ms. Kurz gave an update on the Health Heroes Award Period-nominations will be extended. Awards to be presented in May. b. Ms. Kurz encouraged commissioners to complete the survey on updating city agendas. Mr. Ellis confirmed that food distributions are still available via 211. 2. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Tran and Chair Rodriguez thanked everyone for the information and presentations. 3. COMMISSIONERS'BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Cruz mentioned that she will be resigning from the commission due to moving out of the area and thanked everyone for their support. ADJOURNMENT At 6:02 p.m. Chair Rodriguez adjourned the meeting to the Special meeting of the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission on April 8, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. and a regular meeting of the Commission on Aging on May 12,2021 at 1:00 p.m.via teleconference. I Patricia Salvacion, Secretary Approved 8.12.21 Page 4 Healthy Chula Vista Advisor Commission&Commission on Aging—Minutes March 11,2021