REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City of Santa Monica
Commission for the Senior Community

July 19, 2006 - 1:30 p.m.

Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street, Santa Monica

 

 

 

1. Call to Order

 

2. Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.  Swearing in of Commissioners

 

4. Roll Call

 

5. Approval of Minutes from June 21, 2006, 1:30pm Regular Meeting

 

6. Correspondence and Announcements

                                                                                                                                   

7. Public Comment - The Commission will hear from the public on issues pertaining to topics of concern related to the Commission. An opportunity for public input on agenda items for this meeting will be provided after each item is presented and prior to the Commission discussion. A chit should be completed indicating items for public input.

 

8. New Business

 

A.     Election of Officers for Fiscal Year July 2006 through June 2007 – Chairperson

 

B.     Discussion & Possible Action Regarding Advising City Council to Prohibit Segway Human Transporters from Operating on the Promenade – Jerry Rubin

 

C.    Discussion & Possible Action Concerning Free Access to City TV for Low-Income Residents – Louisa Fish

 

D.    Discussion & Possible Action Regarding Support of a Modified Smokefree Initiative – Esther Schiller

 

E.     Approval to Extend 05/06 Commission Budget Breakdown into FY 06/07 – Chairperson

 

F.     Discussion & Possible Action Concerning Commission Participation in the 3rd Annual CARA Convention October 26th through 28th in San Jose – Chairperson

 

G.    Overview of Community Voices 2006 & Senior Programs Evaluation Project – Robin Davidson, Staff Liaison

 

H.     Appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee to Draft Orientation Guidelines for New Commissioners – Chairperson

 

I.         Scheduling of the Fall Commission Retreat – Commissioner Wilson

 

9.         Old Business

 

A.     Report Regarding the Success of the Juneteenth Celebration – Commissioner Ross

 

B.     Report Regarding Regulations Concerning Events at Virginia Avenue Park – Robin Davidson, Staff Liaison

 

C.    Report from Goals & Objectives Ad-hoc Committees – Committee Chairs

 

10. Adjournment

 

 

The Ken Edwards Center is wheelchair accessible. To request a disability-related accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or assistive listening device, please contact the Community Programs Division at (310) 458-8300 or TTY (310) 576-4754 or email joyce.lock@smgov.net  at least five business days in advance. This agenda and all documents for the meeting are available in alternate format upon request.

 

The Ken Edwards Center is accessible on the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus on lines 1-5 & 7-10. Call (310)

451-5444 for additional transportation information.

 

Please note that this agenda is subject to change up to 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. We encourage you to check the agenda 72 hours prior to the meeting.