Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027
Sr. Advisory Commission Workplan
Background
At the August 17, 2026, regular meeting of the Sr. Advisory Commission, the Commission adopted workplan priorities and activities for FY 2026/27 related to the following Commission’s goals:
Goal #1: Advocate for the Housing of Older Adults in Santa Clara Advocate for Senior Housing Rental Rights.
Research benchmarking of older adult rental regulations in surrounding Cities.
Collaborate with other City of Santa Clara Departments to develop a recommendation.
Make a recommendation on proposed regulations, which could include an ordinance, related to rental property protections for older adults 50 +.
Goal #2: Connect Older Adults to Resources in Santa Clara Participate in the ’27 Health & Wellness Fair
Host a table
Promote Senior Advisory Commission
Offer small public survey
Goal #3: Communicate Results of the Senior Needs Assessment Review Senior Needs Assessment data
Present results at joint dinner with City Council - November Current Membership
Name
Appointed
Term Ends
Rick Andrews
*appointed to a serve a partial term
06/03/25 (26)
2027
Kris Kisho Kapadia
*appointed to a serve a partial
06/03/25 (26)
2026
Adila Saadat
2030
Michelle Schmitz
2028
Rebecca J. Selden
*appointed to a serve a partial
06/03/25 (27)
2026
Maria Vaz
06/13/23 (27)
2027
Alma Soto
*appointed to a serve a partial term
06/03/25 (28)
2028
Purpose, Role and Duties of Senior Advisory Commission:
The Senior Advisory Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters affecting people age 50 and older in the City, including health, education, employment, housing, transportation and recreation. The Commission consists of seven Commissioners that are volunteers and are appointed by the City Council.