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PUBLIC SERVICES COMM E
Monday, April 30, 2018
Council Chambers
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Chairperson Alutto called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
Mr. Reiner agreed this was an appropriate topic for this committee,,
Ms. Fox stated that she read through the study and there are fabulous ideas, She would like to
have some of the general population involved and figure out, some priorities to start. She
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expressed that the most important thing is to find a way in Dublin to make a one-stop phone call
for help. She shared some of her own personal experiences with family members needing
,2,ssistance.
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In response to a question from Ms. Fox regarding the type of calls, Lt. Paez stated that the calls
are usually regarding checking the wellbeing of the person, concern over what more can be done,
and wanting action takens
In response to Ms. Alutto, Lt. Paez stated that if the panhandler stepped into the street and the
police officer witnessed that, then it would be enforceable. Some of this behavior has been
mitigated by the police officers having conversations with the individuals, and educating them
i,pecifically.
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Mr. Reiner stated that one of the panhandlers he has observed has a known drug problem. He is
the son of a local lawyer, and he is still out panhandling. It is important to keep getting the word
out about how many compassionate things the City is doing to help, and that some people just
don"t want such help. He suggested that in terms of landscaping at these locations, one of the
following could be planted to deter pandhandlers: Pyrocantha, Monrovia and Berberis Thunbergil.
Ms. Fox stated that, legally, there are things that can be placed on signage, such as, "Give change
for change,"
Ms. Crandall referred to the standard definition of aging 'in place which is, "the ability for
individuals to remain I*n their homes or neighborhoods safely, independently and comfortably for as
long as possible, regardless of age or ability. "' Ms. Crandall stated that in addition to that
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standard definition, the goal is for all of our residents to enjoy all the amenities that our
community has to offer, She described a few things to keep in mind as the topic is discussed.-
• Every older adult has a different set of needs; and
• There are many organizations that will help provide services, so partnerships are key.
Ms. Crandall continued with next steps:
there are some transportation programs that will be coming to test* such as the LImeBIke
program;
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Ms. Nardecchia agreed and stated that the more we can have colocated the better.
Mr. Reiner stated that at one time, there was discussion regarding Dublin being a "Blue Zone."
Components of a Blue Zone City are happy seniors living long lives. It is an educational process
;6out good nutrition, access to facilities and services.
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r. Reiner stated that he isn't certain that the City needs to join the Blue Zone group because thliz;
message is very obvious.
Ms. Alutto agreed that she wants to give staff plenty of time to pull together the informatior
Ms. Crandall invited committee members to attend the community conversations.
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Ms. Alutto stated she will schedule the next meeting in the late August/early September
timeframe. An update will be provided to Council regarding panhandling.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 pm.
Clerk of Council