DATE:
March 1, 2022
TO:
Christine Daniel, City Manager
FROM:
Kim Burrowes, Committee Secretary
SUBJECT:
Commission On Aging Annual Report On Committee Goals, Principles And Accomplishments For Calendar Year 2021; And Proposed Committee Priorities For Calendar Year 2022 Committee Goals and Principles
The City of Emeryville’s Commission on Aging (COA) is dedicated to promoting a dignified, helpful quality of life for older adults by advocating for vital services, providing opportunities to develop a meaningful fellowship, offering lifelong learning activities, being an accessible community resource. To further these goals, the COA reviews resources available to Emeryville seniors and identifies needs.
Accomplishments for Calendar Year 2021
Age Friendly Cities: The City of Emeryville continues to move forward in the Age Friendly Cities Initiative through various discussions with City Departments and Ad Hoc meetings to finalize the six Domains identified by the Commission on Aging. The Commission intended to have a final draft by the end of this fiscal year.
The Commission continues to encourage and promote the COA to reflect the community’s full range of diversity.
The Commission reviewed the application process for recruiting a broad range of community members.
Top Priorities for Calendar Year 2022
First Highlighted Priority
Finalize the Age Friendly Cities Action Plan.
Second Highlighted Priority
Increase collaboration with other City of Emeryville committees and commissions.
Third Highlighted Priority
Continue to recruit members that reflect the demographic population of the city.
Conclusion
We will continue to provide input and recommendations regarding city policies and priorities, relating to the aging population such as housing, safety, and accessibility.
PREPARED BY: Kim Burrowes, Committee Secretary
Approved and Forwarded to the
City Council of the City of Emeryville:
Christine Daniel, City Manager
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Commission on Aging Annual Report
City Council Meeting | March 1, 2022
City of Emeryville
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