SUBJECT
Title
Senior Advisory Commission FY2021/22 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 to focus Commission discussion and effort throughout the year. The Plan is created by using the eight (8) domains of the World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly City framework, reviewing the past Senior Needs Assessment, noting any significant changes and/or current trends relating to the senior population, and developing proposed policies or resources to meet Santa Clara’s specific needs. The Commission suggests potential goals, evaluates resources available as well as Commissioner’s interests at the June meeting, then prioritizes and finalizes the Work Plan at the July meeting of the new fiscal year.
DISCUSSION
Using the results from the 2017 Senior Needs Assessment and building upon the strategies that were suggested by focus group participants and partners, 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.
The FY2021/22 Work Plan will be discussed and finalized at the July 26, 2021 Senior Advisory 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 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>.
Staff
Prepared by: Jennifer Herb, Recreation Supervisor
Approved by: James Teixeira, Director of Parks & Recreation