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The meeting commenced with roll call. The Public Comment Period concluded without any public comments. Key agenda items included a report from the ACOA Representative sharing information from Contra Costa County Health regarding the unhoused population and Mobility Matters' services, along with a note on Brown Act updates. The Center Advisory Board Representative reported on the reduced number of meals served by Meals on Wheels Diablo Region and an upcoming food distribution program for seniors starting in March. Under Old Business, the Commission reviewed the annual Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) program, leading to the establishment of an Ad-Hoc Committee to research new partner options. The Commission also reviewed and assigned leads for the Commission on Aging Work Plan and confirmed February and March presenters for the 2026 speaker schedule. There was no new business discussed. Correspondence included Councilmember Obringer expressing appreciation for the commission's senior survey findings.

The committee reviewed the results of a community survey regarding potential revenue strategies to address unfunded infrastructure needs. Additionally, they directed staff to continue exploring a Business License simplification measure by engaging with relevant stakeholders to gather feedback.

The agenda includes representative reports regarding the ACOA and the Center Advisory Board, alongside a presentation concerning the Home Match program. Old business items focus on providing an update for the Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) program and reviewing the speaker schedule for the upcoming meetings. The meeting also covers announcements regarding a Senior Center Orientation and the Midsummer Maker's Market.

The meeting agenda included a public comment period for non-agendized items, followed by reports. Key discussion points involved an update on the Galindo Street Multimodal Corridor Project (PJ 2452), which is proceeding with a Class I shared path on the east side due to feasibility concerns regarding bike lanes on both sides. A status update was provided on the Collision Dashboard Database by the Transportation Division. The committee also discussed the 2026 meeting schedule, including the possibility of more frequent meetings and procedures for cancellations. Public commentary addressed safety concerns regarding fatal accidents and requested specific trail markers and coordination with Caltrans on paving issues.

The key discussion points for this regular meeting included the election of the Chair and Vice Chair, where Patricia Tanquary was elected Chair and Mike Handlin was elected Vice Chair. The committee also distributed the Application Binders for the Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Funding for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and reviewed contents, with staff discussing specific applications.