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CINCIL AG$IJA STATEMENT
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ITEM TITLE:
tepJrt of the Ma}<lr' s M lioc CamIi ttee un Senior
Affairs on the Formabon Of~ Camlission on Aqing
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Ch Decdll= n. 1981, the Cit~ Council continued a rei"E'st by Mrs. Margaret Helton to
establish a Camdssion on Aqing. A trotion was trade a.'Id unaniJrously carried "to create
an ad hoc camd ttee with a six-m:Jnth tenn - the purpose of the camd ttee will be to set
forth the purpose and justification for establishing a pemanent Camlission on Aging."
The Ma}<lr's M Hex:: Camlittee on Senior Affairs has conducted an exhaustive study to
deteJ:mine the need for a Carmission on Aging. Therefore, it is my:
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That the City COUncil fonn a Carrnission on Aging and direct the City Attorney to draft
an appropriate ordinance creating said Carrnission.
DIS:USSICN:
'lbo Carrnittee consulted senior o::mrvnity agencies, technical advisors, senior service
providers, and senior citizens thanselves; ccoducted a crnm.mity mail-in cartplign and
'tw::l .....U-e.ttero.ed pJblic hearings; and referenced pJblished data fran federal, state
and locsl entities on the aging FOl;lUlation.
In 1974 the State of Califomia and the County of San Diego rea:mrended that local juris-
dictions have camdssions on aging to a&1ress the problE!llS of their pJf'.llations.
Statistics provided by the County Area Agercy on Aging indi"ate that in 1975, persons
CNer the age of 60 in the City of Chula Vista m."bered 6,336; in 1980, 13,409 - an
increase of over 100 percent in five y<'...an tirre. Wit.', thb increasingly rapid growth
rate (currently 15.5, plus, porccnt of the pJpulation of Chula Vista), it beccrres vital
that a direct link to staff and Council be established to advocate senior needs and help
coordinate existing private and governrental services.
en DecdTbeI 17, 1974, Mrs. Helton (then a rrarCer of the City's Hunan Relations Ccrm\issionl
made an oral presentation to the City Council requesting the establishrent of such a
camdssion. Mrs. Helton had prepared for Council oonsideration a resolution ..mie\'\
delineated the mission she envisioned for such a camdssion, and essentially roecitoo
the feclin,s of Mr". Hetton ...'Id ot1=s as to the necessity to establish such a l:cdy.
At your Decerb!r 17, 1974 IOOCtin" a trotion to approve Mrs. Helton's resolution failed
by II 3-2 vote. The entire matter was subsequently referred to the Hunan Relations
Carrnission. with a request that they analyze the pJssibili ty of the Ccmnission urxler-
. taking resp:::nsibility for senior Affairs.
Q\ February 18, 1975, the IIuMn telations Carrnission voted unanitrously to L"'-'-'''''',j to
the City Courx::il that a separate Carrnis~ion on Aging be established. When the matter
come blr't before the City Council with that l~tion, a trotion to establish such
a <:amU.lls1m was defeated, after ..mich fanner Ma}<lr llamilton asked that he be all~
'to llfp:)J nt II Ma~ '5 Ad Iloc Carrni ttee on Aging. The Ci ty Council reacted favorably to
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that suggestion, ,",,-xl in about lIpril, '~375, " seven rranber ad hoc c:cmnittee was selected.
That group cont.i..,,>ed to be officially re:;ognized until February, 1979, when the group
,""s disbanded and Ot<linance 1857 was adoptM, e:<panding the role and responsibilities
of the HUlWl Relatic..lS Carrnission.
Past rranbers of that o:mn1 ttee fel t that an ad hoc c:cmni ttee does rot always provide the
Jrtature and recognition mallY times nee:le1 for effectiveness. The many needs of the seniors
of our cx:mnunity are too wide and varied to be covered by an ad hoc c:cmnittee or sub-
camJ.ttee under " c:cmnission such as the HLman Relations Camdssion. A previous
r"'-uu,~ldation of the H\.IT\I1n Relations Ct:mnission was the establishrent of a Camdssion
on Aging, rather than a sub-c:cmnittee for rrore effective representation and recognition
of the varied and unique prabl..... of the elderly. This c:cmnittee ascertains that failure
of that c:cmnittee was due in part to: (1) inclusion as a sub-c:cmnittee; (2) a lack of
recognition and stature as a c:cmnittee versus the recognition and stature of a c:cmnission;
(3) inclusion as a whole-bodied part that dealt with non-senior issues, when in fact
seniors are a unique p:>pul.ation with unique needs and circunstances. It is the oonsensus
of this c:cmnittee that these aforementioned issues dictate the need for a separate can-
mission that has the recognition, awareness, stature and representation rot afforded an
lld hoc or sub-ccmnittee. In the public hearing held on June 16 by the c:cmnittee, the
senior cx:mnuni ty expressod concern about inclusion of the aging as a sub-c:cmni ttee on
an already estilblished c:cmnission. A sub-c:cmnittee could lead to less effective St!nior
specific issues and could tend to get lost in the whole-bodied issues.
The united States Conference of Mayors' publication, Administering ~ PJ:"".",,'''' ootes
that a funclarrental change is arerging in cities' involvement 1Il planrung, FUnalIlg and
adninistering of programs to benefit the elderly. "One of the rrost significant factors
leading to this change is the dramatic derrographic shift in the United States over the
past century." "What makes these statistics of great concern to :Myers and local
officials is tr.e ~ct that the increasing ntm1ber of eWerly in cities will have,
due to their special needs and service dororrls. Inflation ravages the pocket1=ks of
lIelliors rrore severely than othel:s because many are living on fixed 'incares at or below
the poverty level." "And, a=rding to the ~eau of Lal:or Statistics, even older
AlreriCMls with rrore adequate incares are spending proportionately rrore than younger citi-
zens for necessities like housing, utilities, food and health care."
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According to San Diego statistics, rrore than t<.o-thirds of the persons over 60 years of
age living in the South Bay are residents of Chula Vista. Chula ViJrta is fifth-ranked
i.~ need for nutrition and s:x:ial services programs ~"I.It of forty~.ine identified sub-
regional ar....s of San Diego County. OUt of Chula Vista's senior (Xlp.ll.ation of 13,409
(1980 cenBUS, an estimate of 2\ increase for 1982), 1,928 are SSI (Supplemental Security
Income) recipients I 1,096 are mioority seniors and 3,509 are over 75, (as defined by the
'Older AlreriCMls Act) are "frail elderly" or ones determined with the "rrost need"). The
c:cmnittee feels this information reinforces the justificaticn for a separate c:cmnission.
r~' A oity's involvement in aging programs can be seen as falling on a continuun. At one
He, end of the CXlntinuun cities provide besic Il1.Inicipal services \police, fire and sanita-
::~:i,. tial) to their elderly residents. At the other end of the continuun a city might be
\f,;{,' IIIX8 actively and directly involved with a =rprehensive array of aging services, either
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as a contracted service provider, plaJning and coordination through an office of aging
in city goverrn..::-t, through a Camtission en Aging. or through advocacy ar>:l intergovern-
mental relations to influence all federal, state, and local PL'-"L~'''' [or older people.
on-.e federal gOl/e.,,,,,,,t p-.rceived the urgency of aging programs as uniqu.! ar>:l inp:>rtant
in their establistment of \"1", Older J\mericans Act, and the City of Chula Vio"ta has also
been aware of the need for .ging programs. Presently, the City of Chula Vista is involved
in five out of seven proposed programs of the Mayor's Conference on Aging. Traditional
rexv!ces are prov'...ded, such as police, fire and sanitation. camunity centers are under
the City's Park ar>:l Recreation DepartInent. !\ccess services are provided through the Senior
Information ar>:ll1eferral Center - through such functions as Outre<.ch, General I , R, Intake,
Assessnent, Arr""9errenta ar>:l Case Managerrent (i.e., follow-up). As a major service
provider, the City operates ar>:l manages No= Park Center, a senior recreation program
defined as a direct service in the United States Conference of Mayors' }'dministering ~
Programs publication. The City does have a direct and significant role with the Programs
fijOITcatien. The City does have a direct and significant role with the County }\rea Agercy
on Aging in the function of a contract for Title III-B, Infometion and I1eferrall a
contract with the }\rea Agency on Aging designated coalitions lEOXlA/SCC01\) for shared
!xxlsing, and a staff merriJer serving en the }\rea Agency on Aging Advisory Council, i.e,
Hunan Services Coordinator, Hall.
The major program functioo, not included in the City's senior programning, is coordinated
planning and managerrent. 'Ibis cxmnittee proposes such a role for a Camtission on Aging.
(See attached Camtission on Aging - Charge; Item I.) Cities of like size have put in
place a Camtission on Aging that performs the tasks aforarc.~tioned successfully. The
cxmnittee conferred with the Cities of Oceanside and Coronado and reviewed ex.:.mples of
other cities with the Camtissions, as docurrented in the publication J\dministering ~
Programs.
'l'h\s Camtittee ascertains that the prepordcrance of evidence gathered, coupled with the
general knowledge that the older residents of Chula Vista cansti tute 16 percent of the
r,opulation. Wicates an ever-ircreasing aging problE!l1 that can rrore efficiently and
effectively be addressed by the fomation of a Cannission on /\ging. ..
FISCAL IMPACT.
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J\nnual budgeting costa to support the cxmnission's activities """-1ld be approximately
$500 per year.
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TIlE CITY OF t1lULA VISTA
MAYOR 'S .\DHOC CQl.t.tITIEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS
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The MaYOTt~ Adhoc Committee ~n Senior Affairs ror six months has
conducted an exh&ust'y~ study to determine if there is a need for a
Commission on Aging. The ~ommittee consulted senior community agencies,
technical adv1$ors. senior service provider" and senior citizens them-
selves; conducted a community mail-tn campaign and two well-attended
public hearings; a referenced published data from Federal. State and
local entities on the aging population.
The preponderance of evidence gathered, coupled with the general
knowledge that the older re.idcnt. of the City of Chula Vi.ta con.titute
nearly 16\ of the population, indicate. an ever-increasing aging problem.
The 1980 censu! documented a 16\ over 65 population which currently 15
e.timated at 18\ at the reporting in 1982.
It is therefore the recommendation of the Mayarls Adhoc Committee
on Senior Affairs that a CommissiJn on Aging be establi,ned.
1. CGl:'ofISSION ON AGING
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Justification for such a recommendation is based on the followina criteria:
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A. To confer with established community agenCies and organ-
lzatlons, to ascertain and consider their views ~nd su~~e,tlons
as to the problems and needs of this community p~rtaining to the
,enlor citizens and to develop mutual understanding and respect
between senior citl1ens and the community.
B. To provide a forum before which .enior citilen. may bring
their specific problems.
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c. To hold public meetings and hearings a~ necessary to permit
community input on matters of concern ~o the elderly population.
D. To idcnti,fy, study alld analyze th.ese problems and needs
and devi.e method. of focu\ing the attention of the city and
com.~nity and e.tabli.h priori tie. for .olving them.
E. To inventory the City and community resources for dealing
with these needs and problem!.
P. To determine which agencies, oT63ni:ations and institu-
~on3 are most capable of dealing with specific needs and
problems and to recommend development and implementation of
effective programs.
G. To periodically review the effectivene.. of program. and
when necessary, to recommend modification and redirection and
use of alternative or additional resources.
H. To review proposed city programs containing a senior com~
ponent. These shall be referred to the Commission on Aging for
review and written comment.
I. To determine whether co~~unity recreation and leisure
programs and facilities are meeting the needs of the senior
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To determine the extent of educational information programs
concerning social services; and to ci~tcrrnine whether they are
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adequate and have proper direction; 3nJ to recommend modifications,
new programs and redirection if needed.
K. To determine the extent of senior volunteer involvement
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and participation in the proce.se. of gDvern~ent and to make
recommendations.
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L. To establi,h intra-generational pro~ra~s whicn ~il1 cause
and result ih an Intcrchang~ of ideas and activitie, between the
eldeTly and the youth <7 OUT community.
M. 1~ establish a list of priorities on needs and programs and
to advoca~~ appTOpTiate action by the City Council in accordance
with .uch list. of need. and pTogTam..
N. To peTiodically pTepaTe ccropTehen.ive TepoTts to the City
Council describing the Commission's activities, accomplishments
and Tecommendation. a. to futuTe effoTts.
II. COMMISSION ON AGING
CREATION
It is further recommended that the Conunission on Aging consist.
of seven (7) membeT' to be appointed by the City Council fTom qualified
electoTs of the city.
The members shall serve for a term of four years, except that the
initial appointment of two members shall be for a term of onc year. two
members shall be for a term of two years, two members shall be for a term
of thTe~ yeaTS and on~ m~mbcr shall be ~Jr a term of four years; said
terms to ccmmcn~e July 1 to June 30 exc~pt for this current year, at which
time the tCTm .hall begin upon appointment; (beginning the 31st day of the
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month of appointment). Determination of terms for the members appointed
shall be undertak.en by the Commission on Aging pur~IJant to the method
determined by the Commi.sion. Each membeT shall .erve until hi.jheT
succeSsor is duly appointed and qualified, and all vacancies shall be
tilled {or the unexpired teTm of the membeT who.e place t,s become Vacant.
The City ManageT or hi. designated TepTe.entative .hall be an ex-
officio mecber of the Commission, but he shall have no vote.
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Absence from three consccutive meet+ngs, witho~t formcr consent
of the Commission, shall be deemed to constit~te the retirement of
such member ~~~ the position shall be vacant. Written notice to the
address of the me~J~~ provided to the Commission on Aging by the member
shall be given upon the second consecutive absence notifying the member
that a third consecutive, unconsented absence shall result in his/her
retirement from the Commission.
The Commission shall select a Chairman and Vice.Chairman from its
membership annually. Four members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business. The Commission shall adopt reasonable rules
and regulations consistent with the law, for the government of its
business and procedures. The Commission shall meet not less than once
a month and at the call of the Chairman, or in his/her ab.ence the
Vice-Chairman, or a majority of the members of the Commission. The
Commission may appoint, at its discretion, committees to concern them-
selves with specific problems. These connnittees may be compo:;("ll of
citizens who arc not memuers of the Commission except that the Chairman
of each such committee must be a member of the Commission on Aging.
III. COf~ISSION ON AGING
STAFF ASSISTANCE & FINANCIAL SUPFORT
It is further recommended that the City Manager shall make
available staff and clerical support to fulfill the .EulI~tions and duties
of the Commission to the extent allowed by law. In the event that
privato funds or funds from other governmental agencies are made
availabl~ for specific proJect., .urveys, educational program. or
leneT~l plogram support, the City Manager is authorized, uFon r~commendatlon
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of tne Commission and approval or tne Council, to enter into appropriate
contracts for the utilization of such funds and furtherance of the pur-
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pose and intent.of, and the duties and functions of the Commission.
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MEMBERS OF THE MAYOR'S ADHOC COM}IITTEE ON SENIOR ~FFAlh5:
Don LeCompte, 1615 Elmhurst Street
Gnula Vista, 92010 Phone: 421-8576
Fred Drew, 1275 Banner Avenue
Gnula Vista, 92011 " 427-1804
Anne Fabriek, 501 Anita Street, '2
Gnula Vista, 92011 " 426-2362
John KoIster!, 501 Anita, '155
Gnula Vista, 92011 " 422-4451
Priscella Maloney, 47 Corte Maria
Chula Vista, 92010 " 422-7247
Kitty Monett, 376 Center Street, *206
Cnula Vista, 92010 " 426-8081
Evelyn Gillespie, 4052 Main Styeet
Chula Vista, nOli " 420-8614
Helen Stokes, 1543 Max Avenue
Cnulu Vista, 9201t " 420-6389
STAFF TO THE COMMITTEE:
GLYNDA HALL, . HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATOR
JOAN NICHOLSON, RECREATION SUPERVISOR, SENIOR CITIZENS
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