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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1992 1021 CC REG ITEM 08CTO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: ITEM 86ce MOORPARK 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 M E M O R A N D U M The Honorable City Council -' =IZPARK, CALiFC^ ',­-, City Council of 199 ACTION: Christine Adams, Director of Community Services LIN October 12, 1992 (Meeting of October 21, 1992) Consider Creation of a Senior Citizen Advisory Committee At the City Council meeting of September 16, the City Council took action which terminated the Senior Center Lease Agreement, effective October 1, 1992. As part of the transition process, staff is currently recruiting a senior citizens coordinator as well as taking the necessary administrative steps to transfer equipment and programming to the City. The City Council discussed the merits of appointing a Senior Citizen Advisory Committee -to work with staff in selecting and planning programs and activities for the community's senior citizens. The Public Works and Facilities Committee (Councilmembers Montgomery and Wozniak) has reviewed the attached proposal which outlines a purpose statement, organizational design, and guidelines for a Senior Citizen Advisory Committee. With their modifications, this outline is presented tonight for full City Council endorsement. Following Council action, staff will begin to prepare application forms and advertise for committee positions, to be reviewed and appointed by the City Council. RECOMMENDATION Approve the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Guidelines as presented. CA:db Attachments PAUL W. LAWRASON JR. JOHN E. WOZNIAK SCOTT MONTGOMERY BERNARDO M. PEREZ ROY E. TALLEY JR. Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Printed On Recycled Pape, sue.. SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE GUIDELINES COMMITTEE PURPOSE The City of Moorpark Department of Community Services has established a Senior Citizen Advisory Committee for the purpose of assisting in the development of programs and activities of interest to local seniors. The committee, which is appointed by the City Council, is an extension of the department and helps facilitate communication between City staff and senior adult participants (age 60 and over). COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION The committee is composed of five members who serve for two year terms. Interested seniors may make application with the Department of Community Services. Applications are due by of the year; new appointments are effective the first meeting of Appointments are made by the City Council after a review of the applications. Meetings are held monthly, generally the first Monday of the month at am /pm, at the Moorpark Senior Center. Meetings are open to all interested participants. The committee will elect from among itself a chair and vice - chair. City staff will attend all meetings and provide administrative support to the committee. 0 a COMMITTEE DUTIES 1. Assist in the selection and planning of activities and programs of interest to seniors, including special events and holiday programs, by bringing forth ideas and suggestions. 2. Serve as program host /hostess by encouraging other seniors to participate, assist with activity registration and - related program details. 3. Advise community services staff as to specific and changing needs of participating and non- participating sen -fors so that appropriate activities may be scheduled. 4. Assist with program surveys and evaluations. 5. Assist with dissemination of public information of interest to seniors through word of mouth and by actively participating in programs. -- 6. Provide liaisons with various community organizations that offer programs and services to seniors by bringing outside information to the Center. 7. Discuss and make recommendations to staff as to policies and procedures related to the operation and scheduling of the senior center. 8. Provide annual report to City Council. 3