HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-10; City Council; Resolution 2023-007RESOLUTION NO. 2023-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 SENIOR COMMISSION
WORK PLAN REPORT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND APPROVING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2022-23 SENIOR COMMISSION WORK PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that annual work
plans ensure boards and commissions are working in line with priorities of the City Council; and
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 a subsequent report of its accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.38 of the CMC details the composition of the Senior Commission; and
WHEREAS, on Feb. 8, 2022, the City Council accepted the fiscal year 2021-22 Senior Commission
Work Plan; and
WHEREAS, at the Senior Commission's December 2022 meeting, staff assisted commission
members with the preparation of an updated work plan that is consistent with the duties described in
CMC Chapter 2.38; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Senior Commission is to champion an environment that promotes
wellness, vitality and education that leads to a vibrant quality of life; and
WHEREAS, On Dec. 12, 2022, the commission voted unanimously to accept the updated 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:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the City Council accepts the fiscal year 2021-22 Senior Commission Work Plan
report of accomplishments, attached hereto as Attachment A.
3.That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves the fiscal year 2022-23 Senior
Commission Work Plan, attached hereto as Attachment B.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 10th day of January, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder.
None.
None.
None.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Senior Commission
FY 2021-22 Work Plan Accomplishments
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 2021-22 Goals & Tasks
The Senior Commission focused on the following FY 2021-22 Goals & Tasks:
1.Determine the needs of adults 50+
TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION
a.Participate in the needs
assessment/master plan update
Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated
work plan
b.Continue annual assessment and feedback
loop
Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated
work plan
c.Use informal feedback received from staff
and volunteers throughout the year
Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated
work plan Attachment A
Senior Commission
FY 2021-22 Work Plan Accomplishments
2.Support the City of Carlsbad Age-Friendly Action Plan
a.Promote with City of Carlsbad
communication tools
Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated
work plan
b.Align with internal and external
organizations
Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated
work plan
3.Create Adult 50+ opportunities and collaborations beyond the Senior Center, through:
a.Public sites to include parks, community
centers and libraries
Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated
work plan
b.Private locations such as theaters and
senior living communities
Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated
work plan
c.Universities, hospitals, non-profits and
other organizations
Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated
work plan
4.Increase social inclusion, enhance connectivity and minimize isolation
a.Foster technology friendly experiences Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated
work plan
b.Offer intergenerational programs Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated
work plan
c.Increase transportation to senior services Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated
work plan
d.Enhance marketing and communication of
resources to adults 50+
Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated
work plan
Attachment B
City of Carlsbad
Senior Commission Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2022-23
I.Mission Statement
The Mission of the Senior Commission is to champion an 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 -2022-23 Goals & Tasks
The Senior Commission will focus on the following FY 2022-23 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+