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Cerritos Senior Services Commission holds inaugural meeting, appoints chair and vice chair and receives staff reports
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Summary
At its March 17, 2006 inaugural meeting the Cerritos Senior Services Commission appointed Commissioner Shiva Bhatt as chair and John Dawson as vice chair by unanimous vote, received informational reports on commission duties and Pat Nixon Senior Center programming, and voted to receive and file both staff reports.
The City of Cerritos’ newly created Senior Services Commission convened its first meeting March 17, 2006, appointed leadership, and received two informational staff reports.
Commissioners nominated and unanimously appointed Commissioner Shiva Bhatt as chair and John Dawson as vice chair. The commission recessed briefly so members could rearrange seating and reconvened to continue the agenda.
Staff presented an informational report on the commission’s roles and responsibilities. Miss Hilton told members the commission was established by city council action and ordinance (established under Ordinance No. 1057) to serve in an advisory capacity on senior programming, accessibility and outreach; the report recommended the commission review the information, receive public comments and receive and file the report. A motion to receive and file the staff report passed unanimously.
Commission staff then presented an informational report on programs and services at the Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park. Community Services Supervisor Jesse Zavala detailed the Lifelong Enrichment publication (updated monthly), registration procedures (RACER account and residency verification), volunteer opportunities, ongoing classes and special events (Tai Chi, Zumba Gold, longevity stick classes, an excursion to the Huntington Library on May 6), and the SPICE intergenerational program with Carver Elementary. Staff said the senior center plans to present program updates at future meetings as needed. Commissioners discussed subscription opt‑ins for the city e‑newsletter and outreach to increase awareness. The commission voted unanimously to receive and file the Pat Nixon Center report.
With no further business, the chair adjourned the meeting.
