REPORT TO SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Senior Advisory Commission 2018-19 Work Plan & Goals Update
Report
BACKGROUND
At the July 23, 2018 Senior Advisory Commission meeting, the Commission developed the 2018-19 Work 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 17, 2019; and,
b. Educating seniors on emerging health challenges 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 Commission will discuss efforts and progress on goals. The sub-committee working on goal 1.a. will provide an update from the Health & Wellness Fair planning meeting on March 18, 2019. Related to goal 3.b., Commissioner Toledo will share with the Commission information from the ADA Committee meeting on March 14. Related to goal 3.c., Senior Advisory Commissioners will share about their experience of taking part in the Pedestrian Master Plan Walking Tours during the week of March 18, 2019.
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: Kimberly Castro, Recreation Manager
Approved by: James Teixeira, Director of Parks & Recreation