3/6/2025
1 RiversideCA.gov1
RiversideCA.gov
Safety, Wellness and Youth CommitteeMarch 19, 2025Commission on AgingWorkplan StatusParks, Recreation and Community Services Department RiversideCA.gov2
BACKGROUNDIn late 2023, City Manager’s Office requested each board and commission to develop an Annual Workplan1. Boards and Commissions to develop an Annual Workplan2. Workplan to align with:a. City Charterb. Envision Riverside 2025 1 2
3/6/2025
2 RiversideCA.gov3
COMMISSION ON AGING2024 WORKPLAN AND OUTCOMESItem #1:Collaborate quarterly with senior centers and organizations serving seniors todevelop workshops focused on affordable housing, home sharing programs, answeringfrequently asked questions, and provide assistance with housing applications.Inprogress.Item #2:Engage in biannual collaboration with senior centers and senior focusedorganizations to design workshops covering topics such as healthcare, dementia,caregiver support, and in-home assistance services.In progress.Item #3:Commissioners will establish quarterly networking sessions with seniorfacilities to boost and enrich socialization prospects for seniors through inventiveprogramming, special events, and informative presentations.In progress.
RiversideCA.gov4
COMMISSION ON AGING2024 WORKPLAN AND OUTCOMESItem #4:Collaborate with and endorse organizations such as Keep Riverside Cleanand Beautiful, along with various programs and innovations, to bolster senior safety,stimulate engagement, and gather informative content for seniors throughpresentations and workshops.In progress.Item #5:Commissioners engaging with senior population at various eventsthroughout Riverside to represent the Commission on Aging and introduce seniorsto services offered regarding arts & culture and recreational programs at facilities,open space, walking and biking trails.In progress.3 4 3/6/2025
3 RiversideCA.gov5
COMMISSION ON AGING 2025 WORKPLANItem #1:Collaborate quarterly with senior centers and organizations servingseniors to develop workshops focused on affordable housing and home sharingprograms.Item #2:Engage in biannual collaboration with senior centers and senior-focusedorganizations to design workshops covering topics such as healthcare, dementia,caregiver support, and in-home assistance services.Item #3:Commissioners will establish quarterly networking sessions with seniorfacilities to boost and enrich socialization prospects for seniors through inventiveprogramming, special events, and informative presentations.
RiversideCA.gov6
COMMISSION ON AGING 2025 WORKPLANItem #4:Collaborate with and endorse organizations such as Keep Riverside Cleanand Beautiful, along with various programs and innovations, to bolster senior safety,stimulate engagement, and gather informative content for seniors throughpresentations and workshops.Item #5:Commissioners will receive an annual sustainability report from the City'sSustainability Officer on the City best practices, and introduce information onenergy-efficient products, community gardens and recycling programs.Item #6:Commissioners engaging with senior population at various eventsthroughout Riverside to represent the Commission on Aging and introduce seniorson service offered regarding arts culture and recreational services offered atfacilities, open space, walking and biking trails.5 6 3/6/2025
4 RiversideCA.gov7
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENTCommission on Aging2024 and 2025 WorkplanAligns with all Cross-Cutting Threads and all Strategic Priorities RiversideCA.gov8
RECOMMENDATIONThat the Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee:1. Review the outcome of the goals from the 2024 Commission on Aging Workplan; and2. Review the proposed goals for the 2025 Commission on Aging Workplan. 7 8