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Home My WebLink About2020-11-05; Senior Commission; ; 1120-3 SENIOR COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FY 2020-21 Meeting Date: November 5, 2020 To: Senior Commission From: Margaret Hamer, Recreation Area Manager Staff Contact: Mike Pacheco, Recreation Services Manager Subject: Senior Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-21 Recommended Action Review, edit as needed, and adopt the work plan for fiscal year 2020-21 and recommend approval by the City Council. Discussion Background In 2018, the City Council revised the Carlsbad Municipal Code to create uniform policies and procedures related to boards and commissions. CMC Section 2.15.020 (C) requires that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken. On June 6, 2019, the Senior Commission unanimously adopted its work plan for fiscal year 2019-20 and recommended approval by the City Council. The work plan included the activities that the Senior Commission anticipated undertaking in that fiscal year. The purpose of a work plan is to encourage increased dialogue between the Senior Commission and the City Council. It is also intended to ensure that the Senior Commission is working in line with the priorities of the City Council. Staff has prepared a draft Senior Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-21 (Exhibit 2) for the Senior Commission to review, edit as needed, and consider for adoption. Next Steps The Senior Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-21 will be presented to the City Council for approval. Exhibits 1. Jan. 14 City Council Resolution approving the Senior Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2019-20 2. Draft Senior Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-21 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SENIOR COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20. WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) requires that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken by the board or commission; and WHEREAS, at the January, February, March, May and June Senior Commission Meetings, Parks & Recreation staff and the chief innovation officer assisted with the preparation of a work plan for fiscal year 2019-20 that is consistent with the duties of the Senior Commission under CMC Chapter 2.38; and WHEREAS, the Senior Commission's mission is to champion an age-inclusive environment that promotes wellness, vitality and education that leads to a vibrant quality of life; and WHEREAS, on June 6, 2019, the Senior Commission unanimously accepted and recommended City Council approval of the Senior Commission Work Plan for FY 2019-20. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves the Senior Commission Work Plan for FY 2019-20, attached hereto as Attachment A. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 14th day of January 2020, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. J' ~ 1-!ecw Gm~z., l>tpu ;-1 7VBARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk . C(.'3 (SEAL) C )er✓ Jan. 14, 2020 Item #14 Page 3 of 5 I. Mission Statement City of Carlsbad Senior Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2019-2020 ATTACHMENT A The Mission of the Senior Commission is to champion an age-inclusive environment that promotes wellness, vitality and education that leads to a vibrant quality of life. II. Composition Consistent with Chapter 2.38 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, the Senior Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. Members shall serve four-year terms. The Senior Commission shall have the responsibility to make recommendations to the city council and to advise the city council on the special needs and concerns of seniors, including the creation, operation, maintenance, management and control of senior programs, activities and facilities. The Senior Commission shall be authorized to and may receive donations, gifts, legacies, endowments or bequests made to the city or to the commission for or on behalf of the city. All donations, gifts, legacies, endowments or bequests so received by the commission shall be turned over to the city treasurer and shall be kept in a special fund to be designated as the senior fund. All moneys in the fund shall be used for promotion, supervision and operation of senior programs. No moneys in the fund shall be spent without prior council authorization. Ill. FY 2019-2020 Goals & Tasks The Senior Commission will focus on the following FY 2019-20 Goals and Tasks: 1. Determine the needs of Adults 50+. a. Needs Assessment/Master Plan b. Formal annual assessment and feedback loop c. Informal feedback from staff and volunteers throughout the year 2. Support the City of Carlsbad Age-Friendly initiative. a. Promote with City of Carlsbad communication tools b. Align with internal and external organizations 3. Create Adult 50+ opportunities and collaborations beyond the Senior Center. a. Public sites to include parks, community centers and libraries b. Private locations such as theaters and senior communities c. Educate through universities, hospitals, nonprofits and other organizations, utilizing technology tools 4. Increase social inclusion, enhance connectivity and minimize isolation. a. Foster technology friendly experiences b. Offer intergenerational programs Jan. 14, 2020 Item #14 Page 4 of 5 c. Increase transportation to senior services d. Marketing adults 50+ services Jan. 14, 2020 Item #14 Page 5 of 5 City of Carlsbad Senior Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2019-2020 2020-21 DRAFT I. Mission Statement The Mission of the Senior Commission is to champion an age-inclusive environment that promotes wellness, vitality and education that leads to a vibrant quality of life. II. Composition The senior commission shall consist of five members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. Members shall serve four-year terms. III. FY 2019-2020 Goals & Tasks 1. Determine the needs of Adults 50+. a. Needs Assessment/Master Plan b. Formal annual assessment and feedback loop c. Informal feedback from staff and volunteers throughout the year 2. Support the City of Carlsbad Age-Friendly initiative. a. Promote with City of Carlsbad communication tools b. Align with internal and external organizations 3. Create Adult 50+ opportunities and collaborations beyond the Senior Center. a. Public sites to include parks, community centers and libraries b. Private locations such as theaters and senior communities c. Educate through universities, hospitals, nonprofits and other organizations, utilizing technology tools 4. Increase social inclusion, enhance connectivity and minimize isolation. a. Foster technology friendly experiences b. Offer intergenerational programs c. Increase transportation to senior services d. Marketing adults 50+ services