DATE:
March 7, 2023
TO:
Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
FROM:
Kim Burrowes, Committee Secretary
SUBJECT:
Commission On Aging Annual Report On Committee Goals, Principles And Accomplishments For Calendar Year 2022; And Proposed Committee Priorities For Calendar Year 2023 Committee Goals and Principles
The City of Emeryville’s Commission on Aging (COA) is dedicated to promoting a dignified, healthful quality of life for older adults by advocating for vital services, providing opportunities to develop a meaningful fellowship, offering lifelong learning activities, and being an accessible community resource.
Accomplishments for Calendar Year 2022
The Commission on Aging completed the Age Friendly Action Plan that was approved by City Council in November 2022. This was a five-year project that required countless hours of input from staff and the community. The document will be used as a source document for community improvements to enhance the lives of older adults.
The COA recommended the approval of an RFP for the AAA (Alameda County Area Agency on Aging) Senior Supportive Services to continue funding for Senior Center Activities.
The COA made an extensive recommendation to City Council for Website Improvements for the Senior Resources pages.
Continued discussion on ideas for recruitment of new COA members.
The COA sent a letter of support to City Council for the City’s Paid Parking Program.
Top Priorities for Calendar Year 2023
Increase awareness of City of Emeryville appointed committees and commissions priorities that directly relate to the aging population and purview of the Commission on Aging.
Continue to recruit members to the COA that reflect the demographic population of the City of Emeryville Stimulate citizen involvement as it relates to the purview of the COA.
Improve safety and security for seniors in all ranges of physical ability.
First Highlighted Priority
Improve safety and security for seniors in all ranges of physical ability.
Second Highlighted Priority
Recruit new members to Commission on Aging.
Conclusion
The COA is in the process of developing an action-item list to fulfill its goal to improve Emeryville for current and future senior residents. The commission’s top priority speaks to that objective. Safety and security are not simple descriptions but abstract definitions.
PREPARED BY: Kim Burrowes, Adult Services Supervisor
Approved and Forwarded to the
City Council of the City of Emeryville:
Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Attachments
Attachment A: Power Point Presentation
Commission on Aging 2023 Annual Report
City Council Meeting | March 7, 2023
City of Emeryville
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