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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - October 2, 1985 (64)Z REPORT RE: TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECU4MMATIONS REGARDING THE X FORMATION OF A CC*nSSION ON AGING FOR. THE CITY OF LODI is This agenda item was introduced by City Manager Peterson who indicated that a meeting had been held on September 30, 1985. Mr. Peterson then introduced Ms. Trella Arieda who gave a report regarding the meeting indicating that the follow:Lig persons had been present for the meeting: Charlene Lange, Hutchins Street Square Jerry Jones, Arbor Senior Care Facility Mary Bergantz Rick Morton Chester Wildman, Senior Senator, Commission on Aging Art Kiesz, Senior Citizens Club John Ochsner, Senior Citizens Club Trella B. Areida, Commission on Aging Bob Bartholomew Val Heisler, 50 Plus Club Dave Hincbman, Mayor Ed DeBenedetti, Director, City of Lodi Parks and Recreation Department The proposed makeup of the organization membership was discussed, as well as its goals, objectives, guidelines, name, etc. A lengthy Council discussion followed with questions being directed to Staff, and to Mrs. Areida. Council indicated its desire to review this matter further at a future Shirtsleeve Session or at a Snecial MPptincT :. R-SOLUTION NO. 1238, SERIES 1971' RESOLUTION CREATING THE DAVIS SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION',` WHEREAS, the Davis City Council has directed that a Senior Citizens Commission be createc,, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to clarify certain items relating to methods of appointment, terms of office, functions, etc. NOT-!,, THEP.EFORE, BE IT pWSOLVED that the Davis City Council does hereby specify the following as it relates to the Davis Senior Citizens Commission. 1. Membership. The membership shall consist of seven (7) members aa_poinued by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. 2. Term of Of =ice of 'IfMembers. The term of office of all members of said C =:==issi on shall be two (2) years; provided that such members first appointed shall so classify themselves by lot twat three (3) members shall terminate their office on the first (1st) day of jar_uary, 1974, and tour (':) m� embers shall terminate their office on the first (1st; da•, of January, 197 5. Each rem:-er shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and the City Council until his successor is appointed and qualified. 3. Vacancy. Vacancies on said Commission, from whatever cause, shall be filled by the City Council. 4. Officers of the Co=issi_on. The Davis Senior Citizens Commission snail seiect one of its members as Chairman and one of its members as Vice Chairman. 5. Meetir.^s of the Co=ission. The Davis Senior Citizens Commission snail estabiisci a regular time and place or meetings and shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting each month. Special r,eetinzs of the. Commission may be called at any time by c,e Chairman, or by any four ('+) br more members of tie Commis on, by providing notice of said meeting as required by law. • ' 6. Oraa.'.17_n ti : n and P ccEdurc. The C-.D=i ssion may t:ma�e and a -ter aii ru'ies anC re-_uiacions 2overning its Organization and procedure not inconsis ent with this articleorany. other Oruinance of the City. CITIES 1YQU K St Te f A CIT § n �, CalfS'o �$ 95814,, SE 1, •.ft�r+ wovo­ , t.�al ..C..t..tra � R-SOLUTION NO. 1238, SERIES 1971' RESOLUTION CREATING THE DAVIS SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION',` WHEREAS, the Davis City Council has directed that a Senior Citizens Commission be createc,, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to clarify certain items relating to methods of appointment, terms of office, functions, etc. NOT-!,, THEP.EFORE, BE IT pWSOLVED that the Davis City Council does hereby specify the following as it relates to the Davis Senior Citizens Commission. 1. Membership. The membership shall consist of seven (7) members aa_poinued by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. 2. Term of Of =ice of 'IfMembers. The term of office of all members of said C =:==issi on shall be two (2) years; provided that such members first appointed shall so classify themselves by lot twat three (3) members shall terminate their office on the first (1st) day of jar_uary, 1974, and tour (':) m� embers shall terminate their office on the first (1st; da•, of January, 197 5. Each rem:-er shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and the City Council until his successor is appointed and qualified. 3. Vacancy. Vacancies on said Commission, from whatever cause, shall be filled by the City Council. 4. Officers of the Co=issi_on. The Davis Senior Citizens Commission snail seiect one of its members as Chairman and one of its members as Vice Chairman. 5. Meetir.^s of the Co=ission. The Davis Senior Citizens Commission snail estabiisci a regular time and place or meetings and shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting each month. Special r,eetinzs of the. Commission may be called at any time by c,e Chairman, or by any four ('+) br more members of tie Commis on, by providing notice of said meeting as required by law. • ' 6. Oraa.'.17_n ti : n and P ccEdurc. The C-.D=i ssion may t:ma�e and a -ter aii ru'ies anC re-_uiacions 2overning its Organization and procedure not inconsis ent with this articleorany. other Oruinance of the City. CITIES 1YQU K St Te f A CIT § n �, CalfS'o �$ 95814,, SE 1, ' •-••••••. `-'�''� •:�'SL''�`Y` Y`. '•T�i': �" , t � � e n :^ l s's Z o rt : • the Ci. � v ,•i .. ' Manag snali`apDbinc-an orzice r an employee of the City who shall act as Secretary to the Senior Citizens Commission._ 8. Functions of the Senior Citizens Commission.' The functions of the Senior Cicizens Co=ission snali be to advise the ff- City Council and the cit;- staff on all matters relating to policies and programs which will serve all senior citizens of this community and shall include: (a) Identify the needs of the aging of the community and create a citizen awareness of these needs. (b) Advise the City Council on all matters affecting the_. aging in the community. (c) Render advice and assistance to other City boards and Co.M.Missions , to City departments and to private agencies. on matters affecting the aging. (d) Explore improved standards of services to the aging and explore establishment of needed neer services for the aging, both public and private, and in so doing, encourage coordination among organizations providing services to the aging in the community -and provide advice and assistance thereto: in cooperation with' other agencies collect, :maintain and interpret informa- tion and statistics on the aging for the use of citizens. and organizations in the City; encourage preparation of publications and results of study and research pertain- inc, -to the aging. (e) Perform such other functions and duties as may be directed by the City Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the intention of the Davis City Council that the Senior Citizens Commission shall function in, an advisory capacity and shall not be an administrative body, and shall direct their activities to the service of all senior citizens, whethe they be as individuals or groups, within the City of Davis. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Co„mission shall have the authority::_;' to appoint Advisory Boards as ;may be necessary and desired in carryins' out their resoonsiSility. Prior to the aDpoint:ment of Boards. the. '- Commission shall obtain prior approval from the Cit_v Council as to. the pur;ose of the Advisory Board and the selection criteria to be used. PASSED ANO ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Davis this 26th day of March, 1973, by the following vote: :_• ._..•: AYES: Councilmen Holdstock, Poulos, Weinstock, Mayor Skinner. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman Black ATTEST • MAYNARD C. SKINNER Mayor 110' --'ARD L, REESE City Clerk COUNCIL OIC MUNICA' trwV Oztober 2, 1985 Senior Citizens Task Force Proposal Meeting September 30, 1985, 9:00 a.m. Present: Name Association/Representing Charlene Laage Hutchins Street Square Jerry Jones Arbor Senior Care Facility Mary Bergantz invited Rick Morton invited by Mayor Chester Wildman Senior Senator, Commission. on Aging Art Kiesz Senior Citizens Club John Ochsner Senior Citizens Club of Lodi Ed DeBenedetti Parks & Recreation Department Trella B. Areida Commission on Aging Bob Bartholomew invited by Mayor Val Heisler invited by Mayor-50 Plus Club Dave Hinchman Mayor To establish: goals objectives guidelines name et al Report to the Council by Wednesday, October 2, 1985. Trella Areida asked to serve as liaison; board will be an advisory commission.' * Organization is precedent setting with interest in the seniors. Suggestions: Z. Use of name - names suggested to the council: a.City of Lodi Council on Aging b.Concerned Commission on Aging c.Lodi Advisory tw A 6\ kwwl-o�- nr �, g 2. Organization of the Commission 1 Health Care provided* 2 A. A. R. P. 3 50 Plus Club 4 Senior Citizens Club 5 Loel Center 6 Sons -in -Retirement 7 Clergy (council of churches) 8 Lodi Memorial Hospital (acute care) 9 Concerned Citizen 10 Concerned Citizen 11 Concerned Citizen Liaison, Non -Voting Representative 1 Hutchins Street Square 2 Parks & Recreation Department 3 City Appointment/Secretary Person Eleven member committee - all sit around "one table". "Secretary" serves as the housekeeper. Meetings should be open. 3 4. Need for the Commission Integrate volunteers use of skills to younger kids. - Need for clearinghouse - information (high priority). Place for advice on all levels. Full time paid person to coordinate activities. - Well care - day care - Social activities - Service programs - integrated with other clubs - Increase Parks & Recreation Department involvement (refree+) - Transportation - Unique needs addressed - Lodi care - Housing for seniors - available subsidized housing -• Don't need another inspection aging for care provides - Repairman to the home - Volunteer sr.rvices - get them involved - Boredom - Safety - Emergency services - life How do we serve the greedy along with the needy? - Guidelines on eligibility - Elderly women left with home and Cadillac and nothing more. Need to reach the people hidden from our eyes - Grandma and Grandpa care. Adopt a school to get kids into senior center and vice -versa to nurture families. Relationships - revive the nuclear family changing the cultural programs. Senior Citizens Task Force Proposal Meeting September 30, 1585, 9:00 a.m. Present: Name Charlene Lange Jerry Jones Mary Bergantz Rick Morton Chester Wildman Art Kiesz John Ochsner Ed DeBenedetti Trella B. Areida Bob Bartholomew Val Heisler Dave Hinchman To establish: goals objectives guidelines name et al LI Association/Representin Hutchins Street Square Arbor Senior Care Facility invited invited by Mayor Senior Senator, Commission on Aging Senior Citizens Club Senior Citizens Club of Lodi Parks & Recreation Department Commission on Aging invited by Mayor invited by Mayor -50 Plus Club Mayor Report to the Council by Wednesday, October 2, 1985. Trella Areida asked to serve as liaison; board will be an advisory commission. * Organization is precedent setting with interest in the seniors. Suggestions: 1. Use of. name - names suggested to the council: a.City of Lodi Council on Aging b.Concerned Commission on Aging c.Lodi Advisory Oreanization of the Commission 1 Health Care providekr 2 A. A. R. P. 3. 50 Plus Club 4 Senior Citizens Club S Loel Center 6 Sons -in -Retirement 7 Clergy(council of churches) 8 Lodi Memorial Hospital (acute care) 9 Concerned Citizen 10 Concerned Citizen 11 Concerned Citizen Liaison, Non -Voting Representative 1 Hutchins Street Square 2 Parks & Recreation Department 3 City Appointment/Secretary Person Eleven member committee - all sit around "one table". "Secretary" serves as the housekeeper. Meetings should be open. 3, What Do You Want the Council to Do? Use City of Davis' senior by-laws R 4. Need for the Commission `= - Integrate volunteers use of skills to younger kids. - Need for clearinghouse - information (high priority). Place for advice on all levels. - Full time paid person to coordinate activities. - Well care - day care - Social activities - Service programs - integrated with other clubs - Increase Parks & Recreation Department involvement (refree!) - Transportation - Unique needs addressed - Lodi care - Housing for seniors - available subsidized housing - Don't need another inspection aging for care provides r - Repairman to the home - Volunteer services - get them involved - Boredom - - Safety - Emergency services - life How do we serve the greedy along with the needy? - Guidelines on eligibility - Elderly women left with home and cadillac and nothing more. Need to reach the people hidden from our eyes - Grandma and Grandpa care. Adopt a school to get kids into senior_ center and vice -versa to nurture families. Relationships - revive the nuclear family changing the cultural programs.