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6.Senior_Affairs_Committee_Meeting_Minutes_05_23_2022APPROVED1 Minutes – Senior Affairs Committee Senior Affairs Committee Meeting Chair: Debi Quade, At-Large Vice-Chair: Oscar Llorente, Director Network Development Mount Sinai City Liaison: Luis Callejas, Aide to Commissioner David Richardson ----------------- TO: Members of the Miami Beach Senior Affairs Committee DATE: May 23, 2022 SUBJECT: MINUTES OF THE SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON APRIL 25, 2022 – VIRTUAL MEETING Attendees: Carolina Cuadros, Natacha Fernandez, Debbie Quade, Magui Benitez, Enilda Thomas, Larisa Cajiao, Sandra Ala. Absentees: Maria Marrero, Gladys Navarro, Oscar Llorente, Gabriel Paez. Special Guests: Juan Mestas, Assistant Chief, Miami Beach Fire Department I. Introductions and Roll Call Chair welcomes and shares the Committee’s mission statement Attendance is taken. II. Approval of April 2022 minutes Motion to adopt the minutes from the previous meeting held on April 2022. Motion made by Carolina Cuadros Motion seconded by Magui Benitez Motion passes unanimously, 7-0 III. Juan Mestas, Assistant Chief, Miami Beach Fire Department Chief Mestas provided and overview of Hurricane Season beginning June 1 through November 30th. He stressed the need to have a plan to evacuate your home or workplace, build a first-aid kit, make copies of important documents (medical insurance & Medicare Cards). For residents needing special needs, it is important that he or she register to the emergency evacuation assistance program. Other important information was discussed: Call 311 for non-emergencies. Hurricane guide on the city website: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/fire/emergency- management/plan-and-prepare-emergency-preparation/ The Miami-Dade County Emergency number: (305) 468-5400. Questions and answers were given. Presentation concluded. 2 Minutes – Senior Affairs Committee IV. Senior Center Representative Report and Discussion A. Blackstone Apartments – Maria Marrero: Absent B. Council Towers South – Natacha Fernandez: During the daytime, residents participate in samba exercises. C. Council Towers North – Gladys Navarro: Absent D. Federation Towers – Magui Benitez: All is well. E. Four Freedoms House - Enilda Thomas: Noted that they are doing well and that the community room is now open and hosting events. F. Rebecca Towers – Vacant G. Stella Maris House – Gaby Baglietto: Absent H. UNIDAD of Miami Beach – Larissa Cajiao: Father’s Day Celebration on June 17, only for residents and registered participants. Registrations are Monday through Friday and residents must bring documentation to demonstrate that they are residents of Miami Beach. To participate in the lunch program call 305-867-0051 or visit the center at 7251 Collins Avenue. I. At-Large – Debbi Quade, Chair: No update. J. At-Large – Carolina Cuadros: No update. K. Hispanic Affairs Committee Chair – Gabriel Paez: Absent L. Jewish Community Services of South Florida – Sandra Ala: Announced that JCS officially opened for hot meals on Espanola way. To access their service, please call (305) 576-6550. The Center also provides behavioral health therapy sessions. M. Mount Sinai Medical Center – Oscar Llorente, Vice-Chair: Absent V. Discuss March Calendar of Events Calendar of upcoming events was reviewed. VI. New Business A. Proposed 2022 Meeting Dates i. Monday, June 27 ii. Monday, July 25 iii. Monday, August 22 iv. Monday, September 26 v. Monday, October 24 vi. Monday, November 28 vii. Monday, December 26 B. June Meeting Topics 3 Minutes – Senior Affairs Committee Mount Sinai Hurricane Season preparedness. C. Staff Liaison’s Report City Liaison Callejas introduced his activities and provided an update on the upcoming food distribution activities put together by his Commissioner, David Richardson. The city will continue to hold two walks-up distributions per month: • June 16 food Distribution at 833 6th Street. • June 23 food Distribution at 7501 Collins Ave. Provided a summary of May 23 City Commission. • The next City Commission is June 22, 2022. Provided an update on the Committee motion regarding a crosswalk on Harding Avenue and 87th Street. VII. Closing Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 27, 2022. Motion to adjourn was made. Motion made by Sandra Ala Motion seconded by Carolina Cuadros Motion passes unanimously, 7-0 Meeting Adjourned at 10:19am.