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Jeff Nierston, Parks, Recreation and Libraries manager, summarized the three listed goals and told the commission that, \"at the end of the day, it's about outreach and trying to get the community just to know that we're here.\" Commissioners discussed several outreach tactics including a condensed one-page flyer, a resource guide summarizing programs and contacts, and leveraging the FAB newsletter (a city seniors newsletter) to carry a dedicated senior-commission page.

Several commissioners suggested producing a short printed handout for seniors who prefer phone contact to websites and discussed using existing directories — Seniors First maintains a countywide directory — rather than duplicating work. Commissioners also recommended adding a brief mention of the senior commission to the Parks, Recreation and Libraries phone message so callers know they have reached the right place.

Staff also highlighted upcoming FAB events and programs and invited commissioners to participate in outreach tables and short presentations: a day trip to Sacramento’s Broadway Music Circus on June 5 (sold out), Puzzle Palooza at the Mahaney Fitness Center on May 17, an Alzheimer’s education workshop scheduled monthly on the fourth Wednesday, the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program beginning May 21, and a FAB member appreciation ice-cream social on May 27. Staff said Placer Connect senior fairs are planned for September and that the commission typically staffs a booth at those regional events.

Next steps: Commissioners agreed to continue developing a compact resource summary and encouraged colleagues to send outreach ideas to staff so the commission can act on quick wins at upcoming community events.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senior Commission Meeting of May 14, 2025 - City of Roseville, CA","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners reviewed 2025 goals centered on outreach, discussed creating a condensed resource guide or newsletter page for seniors, and heard staff invite the commission to participate in upcoming FAB (Friends and Benefits) events and Placer-wide senior fairs.","taxTitle","Roseville, Placer County, California","taxId",3668,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6564008,"Roseville Senior Commission elects Linda Sotto chair, Commissioner Rao as vice chair; approves minutes",512,460000,972000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307888-d69aeb553ee4199b3f192028f2ea31c0&start=460&end=972","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307888-d69aeb553ee4199b3f192028f2ea31c0/thumbnail_460000.jpg","/articles/6564008/Roseville/Placer-County/California/Roseville-Senior-Commission-elects-Linda-Sotto-chair-Commissioner-Rao-as-vice-chair-approves-minutes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564008-5c721e500a1efca2751cbc74adf2b026/orig.mp4?Expires=1776557820&Signature=ky2x95nDttYPKQqdaeyEuzxrYdpPBkgZhoFZJg9IXXW1m6YusnlUvw0XHZuFnvy5XuNM85IP9-2jWrWTiUJBVkzWjvEh4ricwKdU7w273naJkpfxFGx8no2YNThrrz7Kra4EdhZmWIZQ5qjMdtiQ~6sjz3CtQVgpunNPZRMtNFz9UP2S1RxGxfmdyae8DDZAFU0f3NcPvjUfPuoGqEiK9SaieUJLpeKs83ec3ielCx1XeBypSKVTAcTguop9GvUFZLih53WWfpquhaUWF9i54qwudbhPB-0bC-rMduXVwVU00lVCwQLj60LOy1pmjVARnUbis8CeMWZBzdRfvrvttQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roseville Senior Commission on May 14, 2025, approved minutes from its Feb. 12 meeting and elected Commissioner Linda Richardson Sotto as chair and Commissioner Rao as vice chair.

Jeff Nierston, Parks, Recreation and Libraries manager, told commissioners that the commission’s administrative standards require the chair and vice chair be elected annually and that the terms are one year in length. \"The commission's administrative standards require that a chair and a vice chair be elected annually by the members of the senior commission and assume their positions immediately following being elected. The length of term for the chair and vice chair shall be 1 year,\" he said.

New commissioner introduction: Earlier in the meeting staff introduced Linda Richardson Sotto as a newly appointed commissioner. Sotto told the commission she moved to Roseville about three and a half years ago and retired from mental-health services in El Dorado County. After introductions, commissioners proceeded with nominations and votes.

Nominations and votes: A nomination was moved and seconded to elect Linda Richardson Sotto as chair; commissioners voted \"Aye\" on the motion and Sotto was declared chair. A separate motion and second resulted in Commissioner Rao being elected vice chair. Those officers will serve until re-election later in the commission’s normal annual cycle; staff noted the commission will revisit officer elections in February 2026 as part of its yearly process.

Procedural context: Commissioners and staff discussed that the senior commission is scheduled to be consolidated into a larger Parks, Recreation and Libraries commission effective Jan. 1, 2027; Nierston said the current election covers the remainder of 2025 and the next two scheduled meetings through November. The commission held a roll call at the start of the meeting and recorded full attendance.","At its May 14, 2025 meeting the Roseville Senior Commission approved minutes from Feb. 12 and elected Commissioner Linda Richardson Sotto as chair and Commissioner Rao as vice chair to serve the remainder of the year; staff outlined the one-year term length and re-election schedule.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6564012,"Seniors First outlines Placer Rides mileage-reimbursement program for older and low-income residents",1254,1082000,2336000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307888-d69aeb553ee4199b3f192028f2ea31c0&start=1082&end=2336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307888-d69aeb553ee4199b3f192028f2ea31c0/thumbnail_1082000.jpg","/articles/6564012/Roseville/Placer-County/California/Seniors-First-outlines-Placer-Rides-mileage-reimbursement-program-for-older-and-low-income-residents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564012-77192638a9d9ee07c111684aea982861/orig.mp4?Expires=1776557820&Signature=KfjuQRn9fVnD0BeIU0ev5talvX4bWtE7uesGQeBxacAJ3E6Ix9OQ7HE51b5rJLENz9M5pXYNVsqaTWfizCyyC72BIU2rmvw6Z04XkCQfFHOJ8ugZtEmJ79pO67bh7mGZm6xhpZs2r5gyZuCynHZ3-Hh2A7ZvmqVhrP2bC1HetKxO8V6~hMiyXtRfqy6V7Pf4khKiY9fYAyMqd25EuVLtNU4MoWqXSkDEtgD0ZXY~VvGgALQRTFqLtOxsD1Ho2saLF1YwegYkQd6cJSH31ssf6EiixY1n0cefiFl-psksccAmxFAmIiEFM9MIso9Hobuqegd7AwzlH6B2GfeH11e-~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mark Hall, outreach manager for Seniors First, told the Roseville Senior Commission on May 14, 2025, that the Placer Rides program reimburses users 70¢ per mile up to 200 miles per month for essential trips and is intended for (1) people age 60 and over who no longer drive, (2) people of any age with disabilities that make public transit impractical, and (3) low-income adults who cannot afford other options.

Hall said the program does not supply volunteer drivers; it reimburses the rider for miles driven by a family member, neighbor or other driver. \"Seventy cents per mile up to 200 miles reimbursed a month,\" Hall said. He described the program as \"boundaryless\" in terms of destination because the only limit is the monthly mileage cap rather than transit-area boundaries.

Why it matters: Placer County is growing older, Hall said, and existing public transit can be impractical for people who use walkers or need door-to-door service. Hall told commissioners the program allows users to schedule trips when they need them and to travel outside public-transit service areas as long as they remain within the monthly mileage allowance.

How it works: A rider completes an application and a driver signs a liability waiver; drivers log trips and users submit logs to Seniors First for reimbursement. Hall said reimbursements are usually processed within two to three weeks and can be delivered by check or direct deposit. He described a “last-resort” option that the program will pay for — when a scheduled driver cancels, Seniors First can hire a commercial provider (for example, TLC or Gold Mountain Transit) to ensure the user makes the appointment.

Funding and scale: Hall said the program is funded through 2027 and identified the primary funder as the Western Placer Consolidated Transportation Services Agency. He also listed grants and contributions from organizations including Sutter and Kaiser and said Area 4 transportation provides some money. Hall told commissioners that about 100 people used the program in the previous month and that Seniors First reimbursed roughly 1,300 trips in that period.

Outreach and volunteer drivers: Hall repeatedly urged commissioners and community members to refer eligible people and to help identify volunteer drivers. He said Seniors First cannot coordinate rides directly because administering drivers would create liability the county and the nonprofit wanted to avoid; instead, the program reimburses riders for mileage. Hall said he leaves contact information with city staff after presentations and makes community presentations widely to recruit both users and prospective drivers.

Insurance and liability: Hall said he checked with his personal auto insurer and was told the program functions like a neighbor driving someone to soccer practice — \"Just use your personal policy,\" he reported his agent said. He also said drivers may want to consider modestly increasing the medical-payments portion of their auto policy from the typical $5,000 to a higher amount if they expect to drive many people regularly.

What commissioners heard: Commissioners asked about funding stability and insurance coverage; Hall said the program was operating normally and that he had discussed typical auto-insurance questions with an underwriter. He also emphasized that the program reimburses the rider (not directly the driver) and that users can choose whether to share reimbursements with drivers.

Next steps and contact: Hall encouraged referrals and outreach and said Seniors First materials and an application are available; he told the commission he would leave copies with Parks, Recreation and Libraries staff. He said the program is funded through 2027 but did not commit to who will administer it beyond that date.","At the May 14 Roseville Senior Commission meeting, Mark Hall of Seniors First described the Placer Rides mileage-reimbursement program: 70¢ per mile up to 200 miles a month, eligibility rules, funding sources through 2027, and an urgent need for outreach and volunteer drivers.","actionData","errors"]

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