HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-08; City Council; Resolution 2022-037RESOLUTION NO. 2022-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SE.NIOR COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
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 Senior Commission's January 2022 meeting, staff assisted commission
members with the preparation of an updated work plan that is consistent with the duties described illi
CMC 2.38; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, On Jan. 6, 2022, the commission voted unanimously to accept updates to its work
plan and is recommending that the City Council approve the plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
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That the above recitations are true and correct.
That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves the Senior Commission Work Plall'
for FY 2021-22, attached hereto as Attachment A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 8th day of February 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Norby.
None.
None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTACHMENT A
City of Carlsbad
Senior Commission Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2021-2022
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
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.
III.FY -2021-2022 Goals & Tasks
The Senior Commission will focus on the following FY 2021-2022 Goals and Tasks:
(Goals identified in numerals; Tasks to accomplish those Goals identified in alphas)
1.Determine the needs of Adults 50+.
a.Participate in the needs assessment/master plan update
b. Continue annual assessment and feedback loop
c.Use informal feedback received from staff and volunteers throughout the year
2.Support the City of Carlsbad Age-Friendly Action Plan
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, through:
a.Public sites to include parks, community centers and libraries
b.Private locations such as theaters and senior living communities
c.Universities, hospitals, nonprofits and other organizations
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.Enhance marketing and communication of resources to adults 50+