REPORT TO SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Senior Advisory Commission 2019-20 Work Plan and Goals
Report
BACKGROUND
At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Senior Advisory Commission develops a work plan (Plan) with goals to focus discussion and commission effort throughout the year. The Plan is created by considering the eight (8) domains of the Age-Friendly City, discussion of current trends relating to the senior population, and prioritize community needs. The Commission suggests potential goals, resources available and interest at the June meeting, then prioritizes and finalizes the work plan goals at the July meeting of the new fiscal year.
DISCUSSION
Using the results from the 2017 Senior Needs Assessment and building upon the strategies that were suggested by focus group participants and partners, the Senior Advisory Commission brainstormed potential priorities and interests of older adult residents of Santa Clara ages 50 and over, utilizing the eight (8) domains of the Age-Friendly City guidelines. The discussion included:
A. Economics and Employment
B. Community - it was recommended that the Commission consider working to educate and encourage City staff to become a Dementia Friend through DementiafriendsUSA.org.
C. Housing
D. Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
E. Transportation and Streets - it was recommended that the Commission focus on the idea of some sort of a shuttle in Santa Clara. The Commission also recommended that they continue being involved with the Pedestrian Master Plan.
F. Health, Wellness, and Nutrition
G. Social and Civic Engagement
H. Access to Community Resources and Information - it was recommended that the Commission continue being involved in the planning and implementation of the Health & Wellness fair in collaboration with the Health & Wellness Program at the Senior Center.
The 2019-20 work plan and goals will be finalized at the July 22, 2019 Senior Advisory Commission meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Senior Advisory Commission’s agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, e-mail clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Jennifer Herb, Recreation Supervisor
Approved by: James Teixeira, Director of Parks & Recreation