San Carlos Adult Community Center

San Carlos, CA 94070

January 3, 2007

The regular meeting of the San Carlos Senior Advisory Board was called to order at 9:10 AM by Board Chair Gerry Cristoni.

1.  Roll Call

Board Members present: Gerry Cristoni, Kim Alchimisti, Dan Bellack and Jack Fisher.

Board Members absent:  Julie Becker

Also present:  Gerard Manuel, Recreation Supervisor and Donna Giampaoli Dillard, Recreation Superintendent

2.  Changes to the Order of the Agenda

3.  Approval of Minutes

Board member Jack Fisher made the motion to approve the minutes of meeting January 3, 2007 and seconded by board member Dan Bellack. Motion carried 4:0.

4.  Correspondence

Supervisor Manuel provided information on the following correspondence during New Business Agenda Topic, “Proposed Changes to Facility Room Uses”.

• Issue Brief: Best Practices in Physical Activity, Center for Healthy Aging
• Summary:Physical Activity and Health, A Report of the Surgeon General

5.  New Business

5a) Proposed Changes to Facility Room Uses: Supervisor Manuel discussed the proposed changes to facility room uses with the advisory board. Supervisor Manuel is proposing to make the following changes at the AdultCommunity Center:

• Remove the Gift Shop focus to increase programmable space.
• Remove Library Focus, to increase programmable space. Relocate Library Books to various locations in the lounge are.
• Review Converting room(s) at the center into a fitness center with industrial fitness equipment (i.e. treadmills and bikes) to address growing trend, meet the mission of promoting health and wellness, and support interests of target audience.

The Senior Advisory Board discussed the proposal, the benefits of the changes and provided feedback on marketing. Chair Cristoni shared a newspaper article on senior center trends, reflecting some of the changes the proposal addresses.Superintendent Dillard commented that a public meeting will need to be hosted to discuss the proposal and for input.Senior Advisory Board is in favor of the proposal and would like to participate in the public meeting.

6.  Unfinished Business

None. 

7.  Board Reports

None.

8.  Staff Reports

8a) Upcoming Events and Programs:

Supervisor Manuel shared information on the following ACC events in January/February:

• New Year’s Luncheon is scheduled for 1/19
• ACC will be hosting a Superbowl Party on Sunday, 2/4.

8b) Supervisor Manuel officially introduced Tia Baur, program coordinator to the board.

8c) November and December Event Recap

Supervisor Manuel shared information on the following ACC events that occurred in November, December:

• Holiday Luncheon was successful
• Breakfast with Santa (intergenerational event) was successful
• Holiday Bazaar was well attended with more vendors- event was successful

9.  Public Comment

No Comment.

10.  Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 am.

Gerard Manuel

Recreation Supervisor