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MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 14. Presentation of a proclamation proclaiming May as "Bike Safety and Bike to Work or School Month" Economic Development Specialist Lisa Adamos provided a preview of the month's activities, which include Bike to School Day and a regional Bike to Work Day on May 8t°with several sponsored stations and giveaways at key locations throughout town. To prepare the community for Bike Safety Month, the city has hosted helmet fittings and giveaways at local middle schools, hosted a one hour commuter workshop at Hacienda Business Park and will be hosting a free family cycling workshop at Harvest Park Middle School May 11th as well as another commuter workshop on June 7th at the senior center. Councilmember Narum read the proclamation declaring May as "Bike Safety and Bike to Work or School Month". 15. Presentation of a proclamation proclaiming May "Older Americans Month" Raymond Figueroa, Pleasanton Senior Center, said the intent of Older Americans Month is to recognize the contributions, legacy and stories of older Americans at all levels. When National Seniors Month, as it was originally known, was first recognized in 1963 only 17 million Americans had reached the age of 65. Today, that number is closer to 40 million and represents nearly 14% of the population. AARP reports that over the next 17 years, 10,000 Americans will turn 65 years old on a daily basis. He said Pleasanton should be proud of the programs and services it offers it seniors and invited Jenny Underwood, a fitness instructor at the Senior Center, to share a bit about her classes. Ms. Underwood said her three weekly Zumba classes, which incorporate more international music into the Latin inspired dance style, are very well attended. She stressed the benefits of classes such as these, which help to strengthen the heart, increase flexibility and enhance balance as well as provide an active social setting for seniors to enjoy. Councilmember Cook-Kallio said she recently saw a report highlighting the benefits of such activities on its participants, many of whom were in their 90s. She asked if Ms. Underwood had any participants of a similar age. Ms. Underwood could not say for certain but did not one participant will be turning 80 this summer. She stressed that her class is constructed in such a way that it can be modified to accommodate nearly any physical limitation. Mr. Figueroa explained that classes are open to any resident age 50 and over. In addition to Ms. Underwood's classes, which are in high demand, the center offers line dancing, yoga, tai chi, nutrition talks, weight control classes and cooking classes. Councilmember Narum read the proclamation declaring May "Older Americans Month". 16. Presentation of a proclamation proclaiming May 9-18 "Affordable Housing Week" Yvette Ochoa, representing American Baptist Homes of the West and Pleasanton Gardens, thanked the Council thanked the Council for its recognition of Affordable Housing Week and invited them to join in on the kick off. Claudia Butler, also representing American Baptist Homes of the West and Pleasanton Gardens, provided the Council with brochures on the week's events. Councilmember Narum read the proclamation declaring May 9-18 "Affordable Housing Week". City"cdunbif Minutes Page 3 of 20 May 6,2014