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Home My WebLink About2026-10-08 HWAC Agenda Packet **POST-MEETING AGENDA** Date:Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time:4:30 p.m. Location:City Hall, Bldg. A, Executive Conference Room #103 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission Regular Meeting ______________________________________________________________________________ In-Person Public Comments: Join us for the Health, Wellness, and Aging meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Each person will be allotted three minutes to address the Commission, unless otherwise adjusted by the presiding officer. eComments: eComments may be submitted once an agenda is published at www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings, locate the meeting under “Upcoming Meetings” and click the comment bubble icon. Select the item you wish to comment on, then click the orange “Leave Comment” button to submit your comment. After submitting, you will receive a confirmation email and must click the link in the email to confirm your submission. Your comment will not be added to the public record until this confirmation is completed. You may also submit comments by email to HWAC@chulavistaca.gov will be noon on the day of the meeting. Accessibility: Individuals with disabilities are invited to request modifications or accommodations in order to access and/or participate in a Health, Wellness, and Aging meeting by contacting the commission staff at HWAC@chulavistaca.gov (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting. We encourage community participation—sign up at www.ChulaVistaCA.gov/Boards to receive email notifications when agendas are available. Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL Commissioners Cressler, Edwan, Hernandez-Nader, Johnson, Kurup, Mallen, Montano, Vice Chair Guerrero and Chair Murphy. 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS The public may address the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda. The Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. 4.PRESENTATIONS The following item(s) will be presentations given to the Commission. Action on these item(s) is typically limited to the Commission receiving the presentation and providing direction or feedback to staff, as appropriate. 4.1 Parks and Recreation Department Update: Senior Programs, Services, and Recreation Initiatives Presented by Shaun Ellis, Principal Recreation Manager 4 Recommended Action: Hear the presentation. 4.2 Library Department Update: Senior Programming and Services Presented by Mara Cabrera, Senior Librarian 13 Recommended Action: Hear the presentation. 5.ACTION ITEMS Action items are considered individually by the Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. 5.1 Election of Chair and Vice Chair Recommended Action: Elect Chair and Vice Chair. 5.2 Consider Request for Excused Absence(s)22 Recommended Action: Consider request for excused absence for Commissioner Cressler from the October 8, 2026, meeting. 5.3 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Commission Goals and Objectives 23 Recommended Action: Discuss and establish the Commission’s goals, objectives, and priorities for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda Page 2 of 23 6.STAFF COMMENTS 7.CHAIR'S COMMENTS 8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS 9.ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on November 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Materials provided to the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission related to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review by contacting the City Clerk's Office at HWAC@chulavistaca.gov City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda Page 3 of 23 NORMAN PARK SENIOR CENTER Page 4 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda 12 NORMAN PARK ANENITIES PICKLE BALL COURTS OUTDOOR FITNESS CENTER BOCCE BALL COURTS Page 5 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda 13 UPCOMING EVENTS DIA DE LOS MUERTOS EVENT MONSTER BALL HALLOWEEN EVENT OPERATION GOBBLE Page 6 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda 14 GRANT FUNDED PROGRAMS •$15,000 SDSCF-Evening pickleball on Tues and Thursdays from 5:30-8:30pm •$6,800 SDSCF-Field Trip program •$16,800 NRPA Grant-Seniors Teaching Seniors Program •$4,500 SDSCF-No Senior Left Alone Grant •$30,000 CDBG-Pays for staffing for all free classes offered at Norman Park Page 7 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda NEW CLASSES OFFERED •SENIOR SKETCH CIRCLE •BOOK NOOK •SENIORS TEACHING SENIORS •ARTIST CORNER CLUB Page 8 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda 16 THANK YOU, DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS Page 9 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda Additional Information Item 4.1 Added 10/08/2026 Page 10 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda Page 11 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda Page 12 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda M A R A C A B R E R A S E N I O R L I B R A R I A N - S O U T H B R A N C H Page 13 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda OUR LIBRARY S O U T H C H U L A V I S T A L I B R A R Y C I V I C C E N T E R L I B R A R Y O T A Y R A N C H L I B R A R Y Page 14 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda LIBRARY CARD P H Y S I C A L M A T E R I A L S E -R E S O U R C E S M U S E U M P A S S E S C A L I F O R N I A S T A T E P A R K P A S S E S Page 15 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda Hoopla Libby News Access Local History Learning Express E-RESOURCES Page 16 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda Free Programs SD Law Library Food Pantry Adult Literacy Passport Services Music and art Page 17 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda Questions? Page 18 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda Additional Information Item 4.2 Added 10/08/2026 Page 19 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda Page 20 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda Page 21 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda Page 22 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda HWAC Goals and Objectives for FY2025-2026 SMART Goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound Goal 1 : Health, Wellness and Aging Commission (HWAC) Brochure As of 06/12/2025 By July 31, 2025, draft a brochure introducing the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission (HWAC), including its mission, purpose, and ongoing initiatives. Present the draft at the August HWAC meeting for initial feedback, finalize the design by September 30, 2025, and present the final version for approval at the October meeting. Print materials by November and begin distribution in December through local resource fairs, senior centers, and community partners. The goal is to reach at least 100 residents by June 30, 2026. •Specific: Create and distribute an informational brochure about HWAC and its role. •Measurable: Reach at least 100 residents through distribution efforts. •Achievable: Leverage planned meetings, events, and existing networks. •Relevant: Enhances public awareness of HWAC and supports age-friendly and health equity outreach. •Time-bound: Draft by July 2025; final approval by October 2025; distribution begins December 2025 with outreach completed by June 2026. Goal 2 : HWAC Community Health Event By June 30, 2026, the Health, Well ness, and Aging Commission (HWAC) will plan and host one com munity health event in Chula Vista that includes: (1) a health resource fair with local organizations and partners, and (2) at least two interactive workshops-one focused on mental health and social connection, including insights on loneliness, and another promoting age-friendly physical activity (e.g., Zumba, yoga, or intergenerational walks). The event will provide culturally appropriate health information to promote both mental and physical wellness, while increasing public awareness of available local resources and services. The goal is to engage a minimum of 150 residents of all ages. •Specific: Deliver a health event with a resource fair and workshops on mental health and physical activity. •Measurable: Reach at least 150 residents. •Achievable: Feasible with HWAC partnerships and planning/outreach capacity. •Relevant: Supports Chula Vista's health equity, mental wellness, and age-friendly outreach goals. •Time-bound: Event completed by June 30, 2026. Additional Information Item 5.3 Added 10/08/2026 Page 23 of 23 City of Chula Vista Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission October 8, 2026 Agenda