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Los Altos City Senior Commission elects Chris as chair, approves calendar and recommends Sourcewise representative
Summary
At its meeting, the Los Altos City Senior Commission unanimously approved minutes and the 2025-26 meeting schedule, elected Chris as chair and recommended Commissioner Gallagher Thompson as the city's representative to Sourcewise pending her schedule; several community events and the draft work plan were also discussed.
The Los Altos City Senior Commission on [date not specified in transcript] elected Chris as chair, approved meeting minutes and its 2025-26 calendar, and moved to recommend Commissioner Gallagher Thompson as the city's representative to Sourcewise pending her availability.
The commission began by approving the minutes from the September 4 meeting and then moved through nominations for leadership. During nominations one commissioner said, "I nominate Chris to be the chair," and the commission then took a voice/hand vote that the meeting recorded as unanimous. The transcript does not give a surname for Chris or a numerical vote tally.
Staff presented the proposed commission meeting schedule (no meetings in July or December and a canceled special meeting originally listed for Sept. 7). After brief discussion the commission voted to approve the calendar as presented; the meeting record states the approval was unanimous but does not provide a roll-call tally.
On appointments, staff explained Sourcewise's role as a nonprofit council that advises Santa Clara County on services and resources for older adults and that the prior representative, former chair Jane Cohen, resigned. Staff said Sourcewise meetings occur monthly on the first Monday from noon to 2 p.m., and the term for a representative is three years. Commissioners discussed eligibility (a senior commissioner, a resident, or an outside professional may serve) and the time commitment required. A motion to recommend Commissioner Gallagher Thompson as the Sourcewise representative "pending her schedule availability" passed by voice/hand vote; the transcript records the motion and that members raised their hands in support but does not list individual votes.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of minutes (September 4): approved (motion announced and declared passed; tally not specified). - Election of chair and vice chair (2025—26): motion to appoint Chris as chair and a nomination for vice chair was carried (declared unanimous; mover/second not specified). - Approval of proposed meeting schedule: approved (declared unanimous; mover/second not specified). - Motion recommending Commissioner Gallagher Thompson as Sourcewise representative (pending availability): approved (declared by voice/hand vote; mover/second not specified).
What happens next
The commission will forward the recommendation for the Sourcewise representative to the City Council for consideration; Sourcewise must also approve the city's nominee for the three-year term. The approved meeting calendar and elected leadership will guide commission business for the coming term.
