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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-2021 Senior Center CommissionCentere Senior Center Commission Agenda Thursday, July 15, 2021 Electronic Meeting-4 PM ZOOM MEETING PLATFORM Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE 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/tiAodeihri8tHtdwrObl2cgdoSakLci2iGXe 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 computer 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. 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 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 ❖ 401h 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 If you will need disability related accommodations to participate in this program or event, please contact LaTasha DeLoach at latasha-deloach@iowa-city.ora or 319-356-5225. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Preliminary Minutes June 17, 2021 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: ► elm 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 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. 2 Preliminary Minutes June 17, 2021 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. U) , N 7 C) C N T M C C C E� d �o x I o I x x N tn h i lui Vr i ✓S O 7 N_ �,/ ✓Y X i �✓S�/I X i M N_ 00 N N_ N i iC i x r,� X i \ 0 N .�. i O Q N N N o I z I z z z z z z O z l z z z z z z 0 00 Cq 0 k n •� N N _ N M N CD�--� N N _ N N N N N M N M M M M M M M M M N H O Cd O N U O cn h F • cd .' F. O bq0 z cd O.'." A W %..� p q N > R p �� a A Gr: o M N F7 t r �1war®� CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 July 1, 2021 (319) 356-5009 FAX www. icgov. org On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law. This legislation established the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, which provides significant resources to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to support urgent COVID-19 response efforts, replace lost public sector revenue and restore service levels, support immediate financial stabilization for households and businesses, and address public health and economic challenges caused by the pandemic and that have disproportionately impacted certain populations. While the funds provide broad flexibility to local governments, the U.S. Treasury has released detailed guidance on how these funds can be used. A summary sheet of eligible uses is attached to this letter. You can also visit www.icoov.org/ARPA to learn more, find a link to full U.S. Treasury Guidance, and view other City resources and outreach materials. The U.S. Treasury has allocated $18.3 million to the City of Iowa City. The City received approximately half of this funding in May 2021 and anticipates receipt of the remaining balance in May 2022. All funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024. The City anticipates ongoing public input opportunities throughout the eligible use period (December 31, 2024) and will collect an initial round of public input through August 15, 2021. We encourage the community to imagine how these funds can be transformative for Iowa City. On behalf of the City of Iowa City, I would like to invite all Iowa City Boards, Commissions, and Committees to share ideas for spending these funds. Thoughts and ideas can be submitted through the following: • Online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ICARPA • E-mail to publicinput(@iowa-citv.org Additional virtual and in -person listening sessions are also being scheduled and details on these opportunities will be published online at icgov.org/ARPA and through other City platforms. Thank you for your consideration and all the work you do to make our community better. S'in�cerely. /� l/ Rache rg Assistant City Manager ¢�S�ENT OFT/�F,PF. A' U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY The American Rescue Plan will deliver $350 billion for state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency and bring backjobs. 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. 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 ®Support Public Health Response Fund COVID-19 mitigation efforts, medical expenses, behavioral healthcare, and certain public health and safety staff Replace Public Sector Revenue Loss Use funds to provide government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue experienced due to the pandemic 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) O)V Address Negative Economic Impacts a1'ffl 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 Water and Sewer Infrastructure (i11' Broadband Infrastructure Make necessary investments to improve access • Make necessary investments to provide unnerved to clean drinking water and invest in or underserved locations with new or expanded wastewater and stormwater infrastructure broadband access For More Information: Please visit www.treasury.gov/SLFRP For Media Inquiries: Please contact the U.S. Treasury Press Office at (202) 622-2960 For General Inquiries: Please email SLFRP@treasury.govfor additional information Alaft 10 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Example Uses of Funds ® Support Public Health Response • Services to contain and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including vaccination, medical expenses, testing, contact tracing, quarantine costs, capacity enhancements, and many related activities • Behavioral healthcare services, including mental health or substance misuse treatment, crisis intervention, and related services • Payroll and covered benefits for public health, healthcare, human services, and public safety staff to the extent thatthey work on the COVID-19 response A Replace Public Sector Revenue Loss • Ensure continuity of vital government services by filling budget shortfalls • Revenue loss Is calculated relative to the expected trend, beginning with the last full fiscal year pre - pandemic and adjusted annually for growth • Recipients may re -calculate revenue loss at multiple points during the program, supporting those entities that experience revenue loss with a lag Water & Sewer Infrastructure • Includes improvements to infrastructure, such as building or upgrading facilities and transmission, distribution, and storage systems • Eligible uses aligned to Environmental Protection Agency project categories for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Q Equity -Focused Services • Additional flexibility forthe hardest -hit communities and families to address health disparities, invest in housing, address educational disparities, and promote healthy childhood environments • Broadly applicable to Qualified Census Tracts, other disproportionately impacted areas, and when provided by Tribal governments LLcll Address Negative Economic Impacts • Deliver assistance to workers and families, including support for unemployed workers, aid to households, and survivor's benefits for families of COVID-19 victims • Support small businesses with loans, grants, in -kind assistance, and counseling programs • Speed the recovery of impacted industries, including the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors • Rebuild public sector capacity by rehiring staff, replenishing state unemployment insurance funds, and implementing economic relief programs A Premium Pay for Essential Workers • Provide premium pay to essential workers, both directly and through grants to third -party employers • Prioritize low- and moderate -income workers, who face the greatest mismatch between employment - related health risks and compensation • Key sectors Include healthcare, grocery and food services, education, childcare, sanitation, and transit Must be fully additive to a worker's wages Imo° Broadband Infrastructure • Focus on households and businesses without access to broadband and those with connections that do not provide minimally acceptable speeds • Fund projects that deliver reliable service with minimum 100 Mbps download / 100 Mbps upload speeds unless impracticable • Complement broadband investments made through the Capital Projects Fund G Ineligible Uses • Changes that reduce net tax revenue must not be offset with American Rescue Plan funds • Extraordinary payments into a pension fund are a prohibited use of this funding • Other restrictions apply to eligible uses The examples listed in this document are non -exhaustive, do not describe all terms and conditions associated with the use of this funding, and do not describe all the restrictions on use that may apply. The U.S. Department of the Treasury provides this document, the State and Local contact channels, and other resources for informational purposes. Although efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, the information is subjectto change or correction. Any Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds received will be subjectto the terms and conditions of the agreement entered into by Treasury and the respective jurisdiction, which shall incorporate the provisions of the Interim Final Rule and/or Final Rule that implements this program.