DATE:
April 2, 2024
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 2023; And Proposed Committee Priorities For Calendar Year 2024 Committee Goals and Principles
The City of Emeryville’s Commission on Aging 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 2023
Added two new commissioners to fill vacancies.
Reviewed actionable topics from Age Friendly Action Plan.
Elevated members awareness of other City Commissions and Staff as it pertains to Commission on Aging goals and objectives.
Expanded the range of considerations to address our community’s specific issues.
Top Priorities for Calendar Year 2024
Actively recruit to fill remaining vacancy on the Commission with the intention to broaden the diversity of the Commission.
To meaningfully contribute to the improvement of the communication effort and resource assistance as defined in the Communication and Information Domain of the Age Friendly Action Plan.
Support for Emeryville’s vision for social participation and inclusion.
First Highlighted Priority
Actively recruit to fill remaining vacancy on the Commission with the intention to broaden the diversity of the Commission.
Conclusion
The emotional control Covid had on seniors is showing signs of mitigating. Attendance at Emeryville Senior Center activities has grown appreciably. Our commission expects interest in joining the Commission on Aging will increase this year and beyond. The COA has focused our recruiting efforts to encompass the unrepresented segments within our community.
PREPARED BY: Kim Burrowes, Recreation Manager
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 Annual Report
City Council Meeting | April 2, 2024
City of Emeryville
CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM