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File #: 18-1156    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing/General Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/20/2018 In control: Senior Advisory Commission
On agenda: 8/27/2018 Final action:
Title: Senior Advisory Commission 2018-19 Work Plan & Goals Update
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Senior Advisory Commission 2018-19 Work Plan & Goals Update

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DISCUSSION
At the July 23, 2018 Senior Advisory Commission meeting, the Commission developed the 2018-19 Work Plan (Plan). The Plan was created through discussion of current trends relating to the senior population, prioritization of what the Commission has capacity to address and local community needs.
1) Develop opportunities to promote Health and Wellness by
a) Hosting a "Be Strong, Live Long" Health & Wellness Fair - May 2019; and,
b) Educating seniors on the topic of Brain Health and the "Sandwich" Generation through quarterly Senior Center Newsletter articles and bi-annual educational presentations.
2) Increase Elder Fraud Prevention awareness by offering educational workshops three times a year.
3) Champion the City's World Health Organization (WHO) Age-Friendly City Initiative by
a) Reviewing Senior Needs Assessment findings and recommending City action as appropriate; and,
b) Delegating one (1) Commission member to attend the City's ADA Committee meetings; and,
c) Delegating one (1) Commission member to attend the City's Pedestrian Master Plan Committee meetings.

DISCUSSION
The Commissioners will review the three 2018-19 Work Plan goals on a monthly basis and provide a verbal update during the 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 p...

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