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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-15-2021 Commission PacketIf you will need disability related accommodations to participate in this program or event, please contact LaTasha DeLoach at latasha-deloach@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5225. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Senior Center Commission Agenda Thursday, July 15, 2021 Electronic Meeting - 4 PM ZOOM MEETING PLATFORM 1. Introductions/Welcome—A. McConville 2. Minutes (June 17, 2021) 3. Public Discussion for items not on the agenda 4. Operational Overview—Staff ❖ Senior Center operations update Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting is being held because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of Commission members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19. You can participate in the meeting and can comment on an agenda item by going to https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAodeihrj8tHtdwr0b12cqdoSakLcj2iGXe via the internet to visit the Zoom meeting’s registration page and submit the required information. Once approved, you will receive an email message with a link to join the meeting. If you are asked for a meeting or webinar ID, enter the ID number found in the email. A meeting password may also be included in the email. Enter the password when prompted. If you have no computer or smartphone, or a co mputer without a microphone, you may call in by telephone by dialing (312) 626-6799. When prompted, enter the meeting or webinar ID. The ID number for this meeting is: 945 2190 4743. Once connected, you may dial *9 to “raise your hand,” letting the meeting host know you would like to speak. Providing comments in person is not an option. If you will need disability related accommodations to participate in this program or event, please contact LaTasha DeLoach at latasha-deloach@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5225. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. 5. Commission Discussion— A. McConville ❖ Senior Center Master Plan discussion ❖ 40th Anniversary Updates 6. Adjourn **Next meeting is Thursday, August 19 at 4 PM ** Meeting Packet Contents: 1. Agenda: Thursday, July 15, 2021 2. Minutes: Senior Center Commission, Thursday, June 17, 2021 3. American Rescue Plan Act Letter Preliminary Minutes June 17, 2021 1 MINUTES SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION June 17, 2021 ELECTRONIC Formal Meeting ZOOM MEETING Platform Members Present: Paula Vaughan, Linda Vogel, Lorraine Dorfman, Susan Eberly, Angela McConville Members Absent: Zach Goldsmith, Jeannie Beckman Staff Present: LaTasha DeLoach, Kristin Kromray Others Present: None Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of council members, staff, and the public presented by COVID-19. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by McConville at 4 PM. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY 20, 2021 MEETING: Motion: To accept the minutes from the May 20, 2021 meeting with clerical edits. Motion carried on a vote of 5/0. Dorfman/Eberly PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW: DeLoach reported phased reopening has begun. Members can use fitness rooms by appointment. At this time masks are required in public spaces, but if exercising or playing an instrument masks can be removed. Infrastructure has been added to the building including additional cameras, push button unlocks for the Washington and Skywalk entrances as well as intercoms at those entrances. Preliminary Minutes June 17, 2021 2 Additionally, the Senior Center floors have been renumbered, the front desk moved to the ground floor, Operations Assistant desk moving to the 2nd floor, and the billiards room has been painted. Starting July 1st building and business hours will be from 8 AM – 5 PM, M-F. Members and public will be able to come in and utilize the building. Programming this summer will continue to focus on outdoor activities with some limited in person and hybrid program taking place in the building. There have been a range of feelings expressed by instructors, with some ready to be back in the building full time and others wishing to wait. The City Council will be meeting at the Senior Center in the Assembly Room in July and August. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: McConville stated her goal for a Board of Supervisor presentation would be in early fall and thought in a presentation in conjunction with the Senior Center’s 40th anniversary would be a good idea. Vogel asked if the next commission meeting would be in person. DeLoach thought that it would be but was not sure if it would occur in the Assembly Room or in room 202. DeLoach reported she has been working on an equity standard with one of the summer interns. She presented a first draft and asked for feedback. It is currently reads: “Our equity standard is to purposefully embrace standard by creating a more equitable, accessible, safe, welcoming and including senior center where differences are recognized, respected, valued and celebrated.” The Commission discussed the statement and gave feedback. DeLoach thanked the commissioners for their input and would present another draft in the future. McConville asked if what if someone does not meet this standard. DeLoach mentioned that the Senior Center has a code of conduct. DeLoach discussed how the code of conduct is administered. Commissioners discussed the importance of mission/vision statements. Vaughn asked how people know these mission/vision statements and equity standard. DeLoach said they are on the SC website and said she thought it would be a good idea to put them on the Senior Center TV’s as well as post them in the building. McConville noted she has people in North Liberty sign off on these types of statements when they sign up for various things. DeLoach reported the contract is in place with the new architecture firm and that they have all of the necessary documents. Programming for the 40th anniversary is under way. The plan is to have a weel of celebrations including partnering with the library on a Grandparents Day event and potentially partnering with Film Scene to show a movie in the park. Preliminary Minutes June 17, 2021 3 The Commission discussed meeting in person in July. McConville asked if there will be a hybrid for people who do not feel comfortable coming into the building. Dorfman voiced that she would like that option. Motion: To Adjourn. Preliminary Minutes June 17, 2021 4 Senior Center Commission Attendance Record Name Term Expires 7/16/20 8/20/20 9/17/20 10/15/20 11/19/20 12/17/20 1/21/21 2/18/21 3/18/21 4/15/21 5/20/21 6/17/21 Jeannie Beckman 12/31/22 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- X O/E Lorraine Dorfman 12/31/21 X X NM NM X O/E X X X X X X Susan Eberly 12/31/23 -- -- -- -- -- -- X X X X X X Robert (Scott) Finlayson 12/31/20 X O/E NM NM X X -- -- -- -- -- -- Zach Goldsmith 12/31/21 X X NM NM X X X X X X X O/E Angela McConville 12/31/21 O/E X NM NM X X X X X O/E X X George Nelson 12/31/22 X X NM NM X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Paula Vaughan 12/31/22 X X NM NM X X X X X X X X Linda Vogel 12/31/23 X X NM NM X O/E X X X X X X Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting -- = Not a member The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery. The American Rescue Plan will deliver $350 billion for state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency and bring back jobs. Eligible Jurisdictions & Allocations Direct Recipients •States and District of Columbia ($195.3 billion) •Counties ($65.1 billion) •Metropolitan cities ($45.6 billion) •Tribal governments ($20.0 billion) •Territories ($4.5 billion) Indirect Recipients •Non-entitlement units ($19.5 billion) Funding Objectives •Support urgent COVID-19 response efforts to continue to decrease spread of the virus and bring the pandemic under control •Replace lost public sector revenue to strengthen support for vital public services and help retain jobs •Support immediate economic stabilization for households and businesses •Address systemic public health and economic challenges that have contributed to the inequal impact of the pandemic Address Negative Economic Impacts Respond to economic harms to workers, families, small businesses, impacted industries, and the public sector Premium Pay for Essential Workers Offer additional support to those who have and will bear the greatest health risks because of their service in critical infrastructure sectors Replace Public Sector Revenue Loss Use funds to provide government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue experienced due to the pandemic Support Public Health Response Fund COVID-19 mitigation efforts, medical expenses, behavioral healthcare, and certain public health and safety staff Broadband Infrastructure Make necessary investments to provide unserved or underserved locations with new or expanded broadband access Water and Sewer Infrastructure Make necessary investments to improve access to clean drinking water and invest in wastewater and stormwater infrastructure Example Uses of Funds