Senior Advisory Board Minutes - November 7, 2007
San Carlos Adult Community Center San Carlos, CA 94070 Minutes of November 7, 2007 The regular meeting of the San Carlos Senior Advisory Board was called to order at 9:10 AM by Board Vice-Chair Dan Bellack. 1. Roll Call Board Members present: Julie Becker, Jack Fisher, Kim Alchimisti, & Dan Bellack
Board Members absent:Gerry Cristoni
Also present:Kathy Giraud, Interim Recreation Supervisor Edd Dundas, Resident 2. Changes to the Order of the Agenda None 3. Approval of Minutes Board Member Alchimisti made the motion to approve the minutes of meeting June 6, 2007 and seconded by board member Becker. Motion carried 4:0. 4. Correspondence Interim Supervisor Giraud read a note received from San Carlos resident Marisa Malatesta on 10/3/07 thanking the ACC staff.“How wonderful to have such good people, such as you, doing such a wonderful job at our Center.I’m really enjoying the time I spend there and in your activities.”
5. Unfinished Business 5a. Upgrading design standards for ACC Discussion centered on the need to give the beauty of the ACC a fresh new look. New interior paint and upgraded lighting was discussed. Suggestions included soliciting free or low-cost ideas from CSM & Canada College design department; de-cluttering the public spaces; removing stains from carpets; more attractive lighting and landscaping out front; adding twinkly lights to trees;adding lighting on the SC Avenue side of the building.All agreed that the ‘face’, inside and outside, of the ACC has a tremendous impact and can attract new users.Further discussion focused on rotating and/or bringing in new artwork or art exhibits to keep the interior fresh and thought-provoking.Possible partners might be community college photography departments, Notre Dame de Namur University, Museum of San Carlos History, Fine Arts Association.Interim Supervisor Giraud will discuss ideas with Director Weiss and report back at next meeting.
5b. Use of rooms ACC Library needs updating, perhaps used as book exchange program rather than a lending program.The comment was made that perhaps the ACC Library is unnecessary as the City Library is adjacent.Another suggestion was that the Library could be used as an adult Community Meeting Room. 6. New Business 6a. Parks, Open Space, Buildings & Other Recreational Facilities Master Plan Focus GroupDiscussion centered on the Master Plan Focus Group process and the need for professional focus group leaders for unbiased input.Board Member Bellack will check the Harris & Associates website for further information.Interim Supervisor Giraud reminded the Board to attend the next Parks Master Plan Community Meeting Wednesday, December 5 at 7:00pm at the SC Library. 6b. Evaluation of Jazz Scene Event Attendees loved the event and would love to see it become a ‘bistro series’ in 2008.Suggestions for future events include inviting a professional reviewer (newspaper), trying an earlier time so attendees can go to dinner afterwards or a later show that would include dessert, improve lighting for the entertainer, and develop a partnership with local restaurants for discounts. 7. Board Reports None 8. Staff Reports 8a. Upcoming Events and Programs Interim Supervisor Giraud shared information on the following ACC events for October & November: - River Rock Casino Trip Oct 2(40)
- Friday Luncheon Oct 12(70)
- Jazz Scene w/ Susan Rancourt Oct 19(70)
- ACC 25th Anniversary Luncheon/ProgramOct 26(130)
- Flu Clinic Nov 6(160)
- River Rock Casino Trip Nov 7(40)
- Travel Slide Show/Egypt Nov 9 (35)
- Holiday Bazaar & Lunch Room Nov 16-17
- Thanksgiving Luncheon Nov 21(60)
- Holiday Mystery Trip Nov 30(30)
- Pancake SocialNov 30
9. Public Comment No Comment 10. Discuss Potential Agenda Topics for Future Meetings
10a. City-Wide Bunco Roll Off Event for Spring 08
10b. Review Health Screening Program 10c. Next steps for upgrading ACC interior/exterior
11. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 am. Kathy Giraud Interim Recreation Supervisor |
