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Town of Atherton
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT – STUDY SESSION
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ANTHONY SUBER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ CITY CLERK
DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2024
SUBJECT: RECEIVE THE PRESENTATION FROM THE SENIOR TASK
FORCE; AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK AND DIRECTION TO
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council receive the Senior Task Force presentation and provide feedback and direction to staff.
BACKGROUND
City Council received a report at the January 2024 Study Session discussing the Center for AgeFriendly Excellence focus groups and Senior Task Force recommendations. The Council considered recommendations from the Senior Task Force and City Council Standing Committee.
That report has been included as a link in Attachment 2. Council provided direction and support for a resident led senior committee of volunteers. That group has held a series of meetings over the last year including partnering on events specific to senior issues.
The Senior Task Force has prepared a presentation. Staff is seeking Council feedback and direction to guide the next steps.
FISCAL IMPACT
None at this time.
GOAL ALIGNMENT
This Report and its contents are in alignment with the following Council Policy Goals:
• Goal Area F – Be Forward-Thinking, Well-Managed, and Well-Planned Senior Task Force
DECEMBER 4, 2024
POLICY FOCUS
The Policy Focus for Council discussion is to provide direction on the level of staff involvement and support moving forward.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with this agenda item being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in print and electronically. Information about the project is also disseminated via the Town’s electronic News Flash and Atherton Online. There are approximately 1,200 subscribers to the Town’s electronic News Flash publications. Subscribers include residents as well as stakeholders –to include, but be not limited to, media outlets, school districts, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, service provides (water, power, and sewer), and regional elected officials.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE FEEDBACK/REFERRAL
This item has not been before a Town Committee or Commission
ATTACHMENTS
1. January 10, 2024, Staff Report – Click Here
2. Senior Task Force Presentation