SUBJECT
Title
Provide Input on the Draft Senior Needs Assessment Survey and on the Elements to be Included in an Outreach Plan to Conduct a New Senior Needs Assessment in 2024
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
BACKGROUND
At the October 23, 2023 meeting, Commissioners asked to work on one of their goals from the FY 2023/24 Work Plan during each Commission meeting. At the June 24, 2024 meeting, the Commission reviewed the draft Senior Needs Assessment Survey (Attachment 1) and provided minor feedback for the survey questions and sections.
At the June 24, 2024 meeting, the Commission continued the review and discussion of the Senior Needs Assessment Survey. The Senior Needs Assessment will continue to be a work plan item for the Commission for FY 2024/25.
DISCUSSION
At the September 23, 2024 meeting, the Commission will continue the review of the draft survey (Attachment 1) and begin discussion of the Senior Needs Assessment outreach plan and survey dissemination (Attachment 2).
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, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov>.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Review the Senior Needs Assessment and provide feedback on content and outreach efforts to be incorporated into the development of a 2024 survey.
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. Appendix A - Survey Questions Draft 2024
2. Senior Needs Assessment Outreach and Engagement Process