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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-06; Senior Commission; ; Senior Commission Work Plan for 2021-22Meeting Date: Jan. 6, 2022 To: Senior Commission From: Margaret Hamer, Recreation Area Manager Staff Contact: Mike Pacheco, Recreation Services Manager Subject: Senior Commission Work Plan for 2021-22 Recommended Action Review current Senior Commission 2020-21 work plan, edit as needed, and adopt the work plan for fiscal year 2021-22 and recommend approval by City Council. Discussion In 2018, the City Council revised the CMC 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. The work plan includes the commission’s mission statement, its composition and its annual goals and tasks. Some of the goals and tasks within the work plan are multi-year efforts that will carry over into future years. The purpose of the work plan is to encourage increased dialogue between the commission and the City Council. The intent is to ensure that each commission is working in line with the priorities of the City Council. Executive Summary On Jan. 14, 2020, the City Council adopted resolution No. 2020-010, approving the Senior Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2019-20. Since that date, four of the nine regularly scheduled Senior Commission meetings were held. The other regularly scheduled meetings were canceled due to non-actionable agenda items and impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. At the regularly scheduled meeting of Nov. 5, 2020, the Senior Commission reviewed the existing annual work plan and discussed the opportunity for making changes to the content. As a result of that review and discussion, the commission decided against making changes to the work plan’s mission statement and composition. The commission did decide to make a change to one of the goal’s tasks, by adding a distinction of two age ranges for the marketing of services to seniors. On Nov. 5, 2020, the Senior Commission approved its work plan for fiscal year 2020-21 and recommended approval by the City Council. This will be the second review of the work plan to prepare for approval by the City Council for 2021-22. Exhibits 1.Senior Commission Work Plan, FY 2021-22 1 of 1 EXHIBIT 1 ATTACHMENT A City of Carlsbad Senior Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2020-2021- 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 2020-2021-2021-2022 Goals & Tasks The Senior Commission will focus on the following FY 2020-21-2021-2022 Goals and Tasks: (Goals identified in numerals; Tasks to accomplish those Goals identified in alphas) 1.Determine the needs of Adults 50+. a.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 1 of 2 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.Market adult 50-65 and 66-older services 2 of 2 Meeting Date: Jan. 6, 2022 To: Senior Commission From: Margaret Hamer, Recreation Area Manager Staff Contact: Mike Pacheco, Recreation Services Manager Subject: Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board Committee Nomination Recommended Action The commission is requested to appoint a representative to the Community Development Block Grant Program Advisory Committee. Executive Summary The CDBG Advisory Committee consists of seven members. The membership consists of a representative from the Planning Commission, Senior Commission, Housing Commission and four residents representing the City Council Member districts. This year the city is seeking to fill the vacancies and requests that the commission nominate and elect a representative from the Senior Commission to serve on the advisory committee until May 2023. The role of the CDBG Advisory Committee is to consider the needs of the low/moderate income households of Carlsbad and make recommendations to the City Council to fund activities which are “’the most qualified” to meet those needs. Committee members shall be responsible for the following tasks as part of the process of developing funding recommendations: 1.Meet with the Housing & Homeless Services staff for an initial briefing on the CDBG program. It is anticipated that the Committee will need to commit at least one (1) evening hour for this initial briefing by city staff. 2.Conduct interviews with each organization submitting an eligible proposal for funding during a public meeting. It is anticipated that the Committee will need to commit at one (1) evening for three (3) hours total to conduct these interviews. 3.Evaluate and score all eligible proposals according to criteria described in the Application Review Process and community development priorities as approved by the City Council. 4.Develop funding recommendations for each activity until all available funds have been allocated to eligible activities. It is anticipated that the Committee will need to commit at least one (1) evening for approximately two (2) hours total to complete the development of the funding recommendations. The CDBG Advisory Committee will hold a maximum of three meetings per year in the months of March or April. Exhibits None 1 of 1 Meeting Date: January 6, 2022 To: Senior Commission From: Margaret Hamer, Recreation Area Manager Staff Contact: Mike Pacheco, Recreation Services Manager Subject: Senior Center Report Recommended Action Informational Executive Summary Receive Senior Center Report provided by Recreation Area Manager Margaret Hamer. Exhibits 1. Senior Center Department and Statistics Report 1 of 1 ` Senior Center REPORT January 6, 2022 GENERAL Age-Friendly Carlsbad Final Action Planned Approved The Age-Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan was approved by City Council on Dec. 7, 2021. The initiative and final plan has a dedicated webpage at www.carlsbadca.gov/agefriendlycarlsbad with the full plan, survey results and recordings of the Move Carlsbad transportation workshops supported by the San Diego Foundation and Circulate San Diego. Move Carlsbad Transportation Workshop Series The City of Carlsbad and Circulate San Diego offered a Move Carlsbad informative, virtual workshop series to answer questions and guide seniors about Carlsbad’s transportation options. The series included the following and topcis and 57 seniors tuned in to learn more about their options. •Rideshare 101: A quick-start guide to Lyft, Uber and RideFACT •Public Transit 101: Making public transit easy and convenient in Carlsbad •Walking and Biking 101 Learn the best routes, safety tips and more •Getting Around Carlsbad: What’s Next? Transportation and mobility news Health and Wellness Ask the Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Joel Heiser shifted from virtual consultations back to in person meetings at the senior Center. Dr. Heiser is retired from his North County orthopedic surgery practice of 33 years and he volunteers his time and talent to support older adults who have questions and concerns about their health. Carlsbad Cruisers The senior center walking club returned in December after a very long break due to the pandemic. Adults walk and talk every Tuesday from 9 until 10 a.m. to explore the Carlsbad community, make new friends and keep each other accountable for this healthy habit. Dogs, strollers, family, and friends are all always welcome. Restorative and Yin Yoga Newly offered at the Carlsbad Senior Center, Restorative and Yin Yoga invite students to relax and renew thru a series of Yoga Poses. Classes include breathing meditations and move into yin, gentle and restorative yoga poses. Yin poses target and stimulate the dense connective tissue, promotes tissue strength, vitality, hydration, and resilience. Silver Paddles Pickleball Beginning & Intermediate Pickleball has taken Carlsbad by storm and Silver Paddles is the class to learn the game and ramp it up to the intermediate level. Classes prepare adults with skills needed to play this fun and social game. Intermediate classes ramp up the pace with high energy workouts that focuses on fast ball rallies and advanced strategies. 1 of 5 “24K” Zumba Gold with Saleemah Zumba is in person and virtual and offers healthy fun with dance moves to include the cha-cha, merengue, salsa and swing to get customers moving their feet, clapping their hands so they forget they’re exercising! Seated option also offered. Heart Coherent Tai-Chi Kung Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced classes offer students the opportunity to experience radiance, increased strength without tension, and release students from stress and pain. Moving meditations align balance and breath to harmonize energy and contribute to peace in personal and shared worlds. The Tai-Chi practice leads to wellness of body, mind and spirit. Education UCSD Osher Lifelong Learning The Osher group remains virtual and has over forty students registered for weekly video lectures from UCSD with a weekly zoom stimulating discussions group about each topic. Historian, Authors and Oceanographers have joined in the discussion groups to highlight the lecture viewed. Culinary Lab The intergenerational Pine Center Culinary Lab moved from virtual to in person with a dinner menu instead of lunch. This very popular class has become the go-to class for foodies who want to whip up fun, food, health, and science to optimize an epicurean lifestyle. Chef Kyle offers a wide selection of menu items from Chilean to Slovak, delicacies from around the world. Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor These classes elevate the artistic abilities of students by applying exciting watercolor techniques to make paintings truly beautiful. This class was virtual before the reopening and the majority of students wanted to return in person and this regularly has a waiting list and is in demand. Social Inclusion These free programs offer inclusion and healthy social interaction: •Billiards •Bingo •Canasta •Carlsbad Newcomers Monthly Meeting •Carlsbad Tech Users Group •Ceramics •Chess Club •Community Garden Club •Duplicate Bridge •Hawaiian Dance •Line Dancing •Morningstar Investment Education •Needlecraft •Painting Club •Photo & Tech Classes 2 of 5 •Ping Pong •Poster Alignment •Sewing and Quilting Group •Stamp Collectors Monthly Meeting •Writer’s Bloc •Writing Our Lives Holiday Cheer for Carlsbad Seniors December brought holiday cheer and spirit to the Carlsbad Senior Center and to senior homes for those who are homebound. Be A Santa to a Senior The holiday season is known for celebration. But for lonely or isolated older adults, it can be anything but. Carlsbad Senior Center teamed up with Home Instead for the Be a Santa to a Senior program, which aims to give to those who are homebound and in need. Gifts were donated then delivered to Carlsbad seniors most in need of care and support. Holiday Caroling Carlsbad Community Church offered holiday caroling every Thursday in December to include harmonica, guitar and a harp. Intergeneration Giving Carlsbad High School dance team members prepared 70 cards with goodies for homebound seniors to enjoy community connection with generous giving by Carlsbad’s teens. The Boys and Girls Club children spread holiday cheer by passing out flowers and handmade cards for the seniors attending lunch service, outside on the center patio. Ceramics Club Gifts The Carlsbad Senior Center Ceramics Club made colorful ornaments as gifts for dining room and home meal customers. Upcoming Events New Year, New Programs, New Classes, New Staff for 2022: •Transportation returns on a limited schedule for lunch service starting on Wednesdays. Based on demand more days and services will be added. •Medical Transportation offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. •New and returning classes to include: o The Art of Meditation and Study o Chair and Gentle Yoga o Practical Tips to Avoid Falls for All Ages o Social Dance 3 of 5 STATISTICAL REPORTS 288328383499307528422845214720721861179616751430144223034773426243883455343337773515293335481809163716951801186017121834177216251756148216800100020003000400050006000 Congregate Meals 2021 2020 2019 4434184444634164635925304634524347376556117007346655655054774954335031014884939877956682723734643777707778020040060080010001200 Home Meals 2021 2020 2019 4 of 5 During the pandemic, transportation ended and the customers who were previously bused to the center for lunch who now have lunch delivered to their homes are counted for transportation. This is defined by the County of San Diego. 1431521841891801711471261201171034904302381582242361941701681681391674614044264384483953914324715614534760100200300400500600 Transportation 2021 2020 2019 050010001500200025003000350040004500 July August September October November 2021 Senior Center Program Participation 5 of 5