REPORT TO SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan & Goals for FY 2023/24
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
BACKGROUND
Taking into consideration the eight (8) domains of the Age-Friendly City domains of: Economics and Employment; Community; Housing; Outdoor Spaces and Buildings; Transportation and Streets; Health, Wellness, and Nutrition; Social and Civic Engagement; and Access to Community Resources and Information, the Senior Advisory Commission prioritized the interests and needs of older adult residents of Santa Clara ages 50 and over, given the limitations of available City resources. The Commission adopted the following FY 2023/24 Work Plan & Goals at the September 25 meeting:
1. Advocate for Affordable and Convenient Housing
a. Educate the Senior Advisory Commission on current low-income projects in Santa Clara
i. Provide educational presentations at Senior Advisory Commission meetings.
2. Encourage and Promote the use of Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
a. Work with the Parks & Recreation Department to promote the development of pickleball courts in Santa Clara.
i. Meet with City Staff monthly for updates.
3. Advocate for Affordable, Convenient, and Safe Transportation and Streets
a. Educate the older adult community on transportation resources in Santa Clara.
i. Schedule presentations at the Senior Center.
b. Review and provide feedback to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans for potential access improvements, and provisions for general safety and develop strategies to address excessive speeding on bike paths.
i. Send representative(s) to attend Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting(s).
4. Develop Opportunities to Promote Health, Wellness, and Nutrition
a. Review the 2017 Senior Needs Assessment and provide input on
survey content and outreach plan to conduct a new community survey in 2024.
5. Provide Access...
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