NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
October 8, 2026
Subject: Senior Citizens Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Reports and Work Plans – Attachment B
Attachment B
Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027 Senior Citizens Commission Work Plan Objective for FY 2026-2027 Actions Timeframe
PRNS: RECREATION,
PARKS, FACILITIES &
SERVICES
Review, provide staff
feedback, and advise
the City Council on
Parks and Recreation
items related to
existing and/or
proposed parks, trails,
recreation, and
community services,
facilities and programs
related to their use and
operation.
Senior Nutrition and Citywide Older Adults Annual Programs Report.
Placemaking and Park Activation Update.
Utilize public events to outreach to older adults to identify social needs and make recommendations to Mayor and City Council. Evaluate Current Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Participation Fees and Scholarships for Older Adults. Areas to include are:
Participant Fees Resident/Non-Resident
Membership Fees Resident/Non-Resident
Activity Fees Resident/Non-Resident
Scholarships
Level of funding
Amount for each Older Adult
TBD
Spring 2027
Ongoing
TBD
HOUSING
Review, provide staff
feedback and advise
the City Council on
Items related to
expanding options for
aging-in-place and
affordable housing.
Continue to advocate for, study offline, and seek partner agencies and City Departments to gain knowledge on financial assistance for housing for older adults.
Housing Department & Housing Commission Report.
Ongoing
TBD
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
October 8, 2026
Subject: Senior Citizens Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Reports and Work Plans – Attachment B
Objective for FY 2026-2027 Actions Timeframe
TRANSPORTATION
Review, provide staff
feedback and advise
the City Council on
items related to
Improving
transportation options
and pedestrian safety
for older adults and all
ages.
Mobility Management and Transportation Updates
Invite Department of Transportation to speak on pedestrian safety, education, and Vision Zero.
VTA/Bart/Cal Train Updates.
R.Y.D.E. Updates.
Provide transportation resources in Santa Clara County to older adults.
Ongoing
TBD
As Needed
TBD
Ongoing
HEALTH & SAFETY
Review, provide staff
feedback and advise
the City Council on
items related to
improving and
expanding access to
preventative health
services, and
community resources
for older adults.
Assist in bringing awareness and elevating the message of various older adult services/programs such as mental health, Tooth Mobile, SALA (Senior Adults Legal Assistance), Alzheimer’s, dementia, and heart health at community centers and in the community. Provide resources for older adults regarding domestic violence, financial abuse, cybersecurity, and Adult Protective Services. Work with agencies in Santa Clara County to learn of services, and ways to keep older adults safe and in their homes and in public.
Focus on Fraud and Scam Prevention.
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
October 8, 2026
Subject: Senior Citizens Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Reports and Work Plans – Attachment B
Objective for FY 2026-2027 Actions Timeframe
COMMITTEES &
ADVISORIES
Select and designate
members of the
commission to act as
the commission’s
representatives to
various work groups
and/or steering
committee.
Upon request of staff, commissioners may act as liaisons to, or members of, assigned work groups and/or steering committees on an as needed basis. Examples: County Senior Nutrition Advisory, Sourcewise Advisory, 2-1-1 Advisory, and Disability Awareness.
As Needed
COMMUNITY SERVICES
AND RESOURCES
Review, provide staff
feedback, improve
awareness, and advise
the City Council on
items related to
community services,
resources, and
programs for older
adults.
Monitor California Senior Legislature and National Council on Aging reports that contain issues for older adults that would benefit from Commission input.
Provide free webinars for Commissioners and older adults in San José to share programs and resources available in Santa Clara County. Topics include Fraud and Scam Prevention, Fall
Prevention, Transportation, Safety in the Home and Public, and agencies to help guide older adults to more resources.
Partner with local agencies to provide tech access and training for older adults, and updates.
Develop the annual recommendation letter to Mayor and City Council for consideration on top priorities for older adults for the annual 2027-2028 Budget Process.
Receive update on the County of Santa Clara’s Age Friendly Plan.
Ongoing
Bi-Monthly
Ongoing
April 2027
Fall 2026