Chapter 2.37
COMMISSION ON AGING*

Sections:

2.37.010    Creation.

2.37.020    Purpose and intent.

2.37.030    Functions and duties.

2.37.040    Membership.

2.37.050    Meeting schedule.

2.37.060    Funding.

*    Prior legislation: Ord. 2105.

2.37.010 Creation.

There is hereby created a Commission on Aging. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC and this chapter shall govern this Commission. (Ord. 3211 § 11, 2011; Ord. 2016 § 1, 1982).

2.37.020 Purpose and intent.

A. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council to establish the Commission on Aging to make recommendations and advise the City Council and the City Manager on all matters affecting the older residents of the City, who constitute nearly 16 percent of the population of the City.

B. It is the intent of the City Council to create healthy, enlightened attitudes, policies and practices by establishing this Commission as an official body, not as an enforcement or reviewing agency, but as a commission that will carefully survey, intelligently plan and use the tools of education and motivation to the realization of the objectives stated in this chapter. (Ord. 3211 § 11, 2011; Ord. 2016 § 1, 1982).

2.37.030 Functions and duties.

A. The Commission shall undertake investigations and studies for the purpose of making recommendations to the City Council concerning, but not limited to, the following:

1. Social service and/or human service programs and facilities;

2. Leisure time activities and recreational and social programs;

3. Development of part-time employment opportunities;

4. Programs for the understanding of the problems of senior citizens.

B. In addition to investigative research activities, the Commission on Aging is specifically charged with a responsibility to:

1. Take such steps as are necessary based upon their analysis of the current situation to develop a mutual understanding and respect between seniors and the balance of the community;

2. Promote new and improved programs of service to older residents in cooperation with peer boards and commissions as well as the City Manager;

3. Review the effectiveness of programs presently being used and, when necessary, recommend modification, redirection, and use of alternate or additional resources;

4. Work together with City, county, state and federal agencies in developing programs for the older residents;

5. Actively encourage local retirement clubs, churches and senior groups to exchange ideas on programs, activities and social action which will benefit seniors and decrease their isolation from the community;

6. Promote intergenerational programs that will cause and result in an interchange of ideas and activities between the elderly and the youth of our community;

7. Determine the extent of, and make recommendations with regard to, senior citizen involvement and participation in the processes of government;

8. Provide a forum for senior citizens to bring specific problems;

9. Periodically prepare comprehensive reports to the City Council describing the Commission’s activities, accomplishments and recommendations as to future efforts;

10. Establish a list of priorities on needs and programs and to advocate appropriate action by the City Council in accordance with the list of needs and programs. (Ord. 3211 § 11, 2011; Ord. 2016 § 1, 1982).

2.37.040 Membership.

The Commission on Aging shall consist of seven members, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter. The members shall be representative of the total racial, religious, ethnic and social spectrum of the senior citizens. (Ord. 3211 § 11, 2011; Ord. 2016 § 1, 1982).

2.37.050 Meeting schedule.

The Commission shall hold regular meetings on the second Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November at 2:45 p.m. in Conference Room C-106, located in Building 100 (City Hall) in the Civic Center at 276 Fourth Avenue. The Commission may change its regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC 2.25.200. (Ord. 3211 § 11, 2011).

2.37.060 Funding.

In the event that private funds or funds from other governmental agencies are made available for special projects, surveys, educational programs or general program support, the City Manager is authorized, upon recommendation of the Commission and approval of the City Council, to enter into appropriate contracts for the utilization of such funds in furtherance of the purpose and intent and the duties and functions of the Commission. (Ord. 3211 § 11, 2011; Ord. 2016 § 1, 1982).