SUBJECT
Title
Discuss and Develop the Senior Advisory Commission FY 2024/25 Work Plan & Goals
Report
BACKGROUND
At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Senior Advisory Commission develops a Work Plan and a set of activities intended to focus Commission discussions and efforts throughout the year. The Plan is created using the eight (8) domains of the World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly City framework, along with current trends relating to the senior population. The Plan is used to develop and propose policies and resources to meet specific resident needs. At the September 23, 2024 meeting, the Commission brainstormed older adult interests and continued the discussion on Item 3. (RTC #24-848, Attachment 1) to the October 21, 2024 meeting.
DISCUSSION
The Senior Advisory Commission will consider the priorities and interests of older adult residents of Santa Clara ages 50 and over, and brainstorm potential goals utilizing the eight (8) domains of the Age-Friendly City framework:
A. Economics and Employment,
B. Community,
C. Housing,
D. Outdoor Spaces and Buildings,
E. Transportation and Streets,
F. Health, Wellness, and Nutrition,
G. Social and Civic Engagement, and
H. Access to Community Resources and Information.
At the October 21, 2024, Senior Advisory Commission meeting, the Commission will prioritize their goals and establish measurable outcomes for the FY 2024/25 Commission Work Plan, considering available resources and the interests of commissioners. A draft Work Plan (Attachment 2) has been populated, incorporating the Commission’s discussions from the August 19 and September 23 meetings. The Commission may take action to adopt the Work Plan when it is finalized.
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.
Staff
Prepared by: Jennifer Herb, Recreation Supervisor
Reviewed by: Kimberly Castro, Recreation Manager
Approved by: Cynthia Bojorquez, Assistant City Manager and Acting Director - Parks & Recreation
ATTACHMENTS
1. RTC #24-848
2. Senior Advisory Commission DRAFT Work Plan FY 2024/25