REPORT TO SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Discuss Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2025/26
Report
BACKGROUND
Annually, the Senior Advisory Commission has considered three to six specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound workplan goals and/or activities for the Fiscal Year (FY). These goals are intended to focus the Commission’s efforts and respond to City Council priorities within the existing budget direction and resource limitations.
The City now aims to align the Boards, Commission, and Committee (BCC’s) workplan goals to the City Council goals on an annual cycle. The process aims to provide:
Clear Prioritization
Each board and commission will have a defined set of objectives, making it easier for Council to assess progress and allocate staff resources efficiently.
Enhanced Transparency
Workplans will provide greater visibility into the activities and goals of advisory bodies, fostering stronger communication and accountability.
Improved Coordination
By aligning the efforts of staff and BCC’s, the workplan is intended to effectively promote enhanced collaboration on citywide initiatives.
Informed Decision-Making
With a clear roadmap of each group’s priorities, the City Council will be better equipped to make decisions that support both short-term needs and long-term strategic goals.
At the November 17, 2025 regular meeting, the Senior Advisory Commission adopted workplan priorities and activities for FY 2025/26 (Attachment 1) related to the following Commission goals:
Goal 1. Strategic Plan for the Senior Needs Assessment
A. Open and circulate Survey (Attachment 2) to the public
B. Conduct Focus Groups in multiple languages
C. Review data
D. Develop Senior Needs Assessment Plan
E. Connect Older Adults to resources identified within the Senior Needs Assessment Survey
Goal 2. Advocate for Housing Regulations for Older Adults in Santa Clara
A. Propose regulation modifications to protect Older Adults in rental properties.
DISCUSSION
At the January 26, 2026 Regular Meeting, Commissioners will begin working on the FY 2025/26 Work Plan.
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 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
Discuss and develop Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2025/26.
Staff
Prepared by: Jennifer Herb, Recreation Supervisor
Reviewed by: Kimberly Castro, Recreation Manager
Approved by: Damon Sparacino, Director of Parks & Recreation
ATTACHMENT
1. Draft - Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan FY 2025/26
2. Senior Needs Assessment - Survey Questions