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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 20, 1985 (79).77 TO THE CITY COUNCIL :FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE UNCIL COMMUNICAT V DATE I November 14, 1985 SUBJECT: SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION •.s RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. , "A Resolution Creating the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission". BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City Council, in the recent past few weeks has been discussing the establishment of a commission to serve as a forum for addressing needs and concerns of senior citizens. Mayor Hanchren appointed a task force of twelve people representing various segments of the senior cmmmity to develop a r nded course of action for City. Council consideration. The task force met September 30, 1985 and deli•n•-eA.its report to the_City Council at the Council's r gular meet:,lig of October 16, 1985. The task force recommendations includ d the establishment of a senior citizens ccmui.ssion. The Council directed the staff to prepare an appropriate resolution for Council consideration and this resolution is attached (Exhibit A). The resolution was reviewed in-depth at the City Council, work session on November 12, 1985, and the attached reflects the Council's direction at that meeting. The staff will be pleased to answer any questions Councilnembers mWy have. Respectfully submitted, Thomas A. Peterson City Manager TAP/lh NO. EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION CREATING THE LODI ShNIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Lodi City Council has directed that a Senior Citizens Ccsimission be created; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to clarify certain items relating to methods- of ethodsof appointment, terms of office, functions, etc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby specify the following as it relates to the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission. 1. Membership. The membership shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. 2. Term of Office of Members. The term of office of all members of said Commission shall be four (4) years; provided that such members first appointed shall so classify themselves by lot that one (1) member's term of office shall end on December 31, 1986, and two (2) members' terns of office shall end on December 31, 1987, and two (2) members' terms of office shall end on December 31, 1988, and two (2.) members' terms of office shall end on December 31, 1989. Each member shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and the City Council until his/her 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 Commission. The Lodi Senior Citizens C nudssion shall, at its first regular meeting of each calendar year, select one of its members as Chairman and one of its members as Vice Chairman. The Chairman shall serve for a period of one (1) year, and the Vice Chairman shall serve for a period of one (1) year. Members so selected may serve in such positions for a maxinmm of two consecutive years. S. Meetings of the Commission. The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission shall establish a regular time and place of meetings and shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting each month. Special meetings of the Commission may be called at any time by the Chairman, or by any four (4) or more members of the Ccamission, by providing notice of, said meeting as required by law. 6. Organization and Procedure. The Commission may make and alter all rules and regulations governing its organization and procedure not inconsistent with this article or any other Ordinance of the City. a 7. Secretary to the Senior Citizens Commission. The City Manager shall appoint an officer or 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 Citizens Comni_ssion shall be to advise the City Council and the city staff on all matters relating to policies and programs which will serve all senior citizens of this ccmnunity and shall include: (a) Identify the needs of the aging of the ccotmunity 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 commissions, 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 new services for the aging, both public and private, and in so doing, encourage coordination among organizations providing services to the aging in the ccmmunity and provide advice and assistance thereto; in cooperation with other agencies collect, maintain and interpret information 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 pertaining 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 Lodi 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, whether they be as individuals or groups, within the City of Lodi. BE IT F'UFQ'HER RESOLVED, THAT THE Commission shall have the authority to appoint Advisory Boards as may be necessary and desired in carrying out their responsibility. Prior to the appointment of Boards, the Commission shall obtain prior approval f=m the City Council as to the purpose of the Advisory Board and the selection criteria to be used. POSTING OF VACANCIES IN VARIOUS BOARDS AND CONMSSIONS LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COWJSSION Seven Members Terni of Office of Members: The term of office of all members of said Ccmnission shall be four (4) years; provided that such members first appointed shall so classify themselves by lot that one (1) member's term of office shall end on.December 31, 1986, and two (2) members' terms of office shall end on December 31, 1987, and two (2) hers' terms of office shall" end on December 31, 1988, and two (2) members' terms of office shall end on December 31, 1989. Each member shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and the City Council until his/her successor is appointed and qualified. POSTING AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI ON NO'V.Z 20, 1985 7,-A' ALICE M. RELMC M CITY CLERK APPLICATION ,--� LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION [Note: It will be necessary for you to complete a Conflict of Interest Filing, should you be appointed.] Name Address Telephone Information Regarding Applicant: (education, previous volunteer service, etc.) I wish to serve cn the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission because T RESOLUTION NO. 85-165 RESOLUPION CREATING THE LOBI SENIOR CITIZENS CGMMISSION WHEREAS, the Lodi City Council has directed that a Senior Citizens C mdssion be created; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to clarify certain items relating to methods Of appointment, terms of office, functions, etc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby specify the following as it relates to the Lodi Senior Citizens Commission. 1. Memaership. The membership shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. 2. Term of Office of Members. The term of office of all members of said Commission shall be four (4) years; provided that such members first appointed shall so classify themselves by lot that one (1) member's tenn of office shall end on December 31, 1986, and two (7.) members' terms of office shall end on December..31, 1987, and two (2) members' terms of office shall end on December 31, 1988, and two (2) mfrs' terms of office shall end on December 31, 1989. Each member shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and the City Council until his/hex 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 Commission. The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission shall, at its first regular meeting of each calendar year, select one of its mmbers as Chairman and one of its members as Vice Chairman. The Chains nn shall serve for a period of one (1) year, and the Vice Chainc-An shall serve for a period of one (1) year. Members so selected may serve in such positions for a maximaun of two consecutive years - 5. Meetings of the Commission. The Lodi Senior Citizens Commission shall establish a regular time and place of meetings and shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting each month. Special meetings of the Commission may be called at any time by the Chairman, or by any four (4) or more nvmbers of the Commission, by providing notice of said meeting as required by law. 6. Organization and Procedure. The Commmission may make and alter all rules and regulations governing its org&nization and pr--cedure not inconsistent with this article or any other Ordinance of the City. 85-165 �0 7. Secretary to the Senior Citizens Commission. The City Manager shall appoint an officer or 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 Citizens Commission shall be to advise the City Council and the city staff on all matters relating to policies and programs which will serve all senior citi:ms of -this community and shall include: (a) Identify the needs of the aging of the commnity and create a citizen awareness of these needs. (b) Advise the City Council on all matters affecting the aging in the came nity. (c) Render advice and assistance to other City boards and commissions, 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 new services for the aging, both public and private, and in so doing, encourage coordination wrong organizations providing services to the aging in the ccmmmity and provide advice and assistance thereto; in cooperation with other agencies collect, maintain and interpret information 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 pertaining 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 Lodi 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, whether they be as individuals or groups, within the City of Iodi. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commission shall have the authority to appoint Advisory Boards as may be necessary and desired in carrying out their responsibility. Prior to the appointment of Boards, the Ccumission shall obtain prior approval from the City Council as to the purpose of the Advisory Board and the selection criteria to be used. DATED: November 20, 1985 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 85-155 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 20, 1985 by the following vote: -2- Y Ayes : Council Mmbers - Olson, Pinkerton, Reid, Snider, and. Hirschman (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None = Absent: Council M-enibers - None , (,C ez' ALICE M. REIDIM ; - CITY CLERK • ', ( 'r % .. •' r October 2, 1985 Senior Citizens Task Force Proposal Meeting September 30, 1985, 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 Association/Representing Hutchins Street Square Arbor Senior Care Facility invited inv Lted by Mayor Sen.Dr 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. Su�,gestions: 1. Use of name - names suggested to the council: a.City of Lodi Council on Aging b.Concerned Commission on Aging c.Lodi Advisory Organization of the Commission the Commission 1 Health :are provide H' 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 Memurial Hospital (acute care) ,, 9 Concerned Citizen 10 Concerned Citizer 11 Concerned Citizen Liaison, Non -Voting Representative 1 Hutchins Street Square 2 Parks & Recreation Department 3 City Appointment/Secretary Person 'C. 3• What Do You Want theCouncil to Do? Use City of Davis' senior by-laws - 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 (refreet) - 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 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 5y center and vice -versa to nurture families. Relationships - revive the nuclear family changing the cultural programs. r d AZ Y y 4 _ I _