HomeMy Public PortalAbout06) 7D Approval of Senior Master Plan Advisory CommitteeAGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ITEM 7.0.
DATE:
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MEMORANDUM
May 16, 2017
The Honorable City Council
Bryan Cook, City Manager D:J
By: Cathy Burroughs, Director of Parks and Recreation ~Jtl
Steve Lawson , Parks & Recreation Manager
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF SENIOR MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is requested to approve the Senior Master Plan Advisory Committee
members as recommended .
BACKGROUND:
1. On June 21 ,2016 , the City Council adopted the Fisca l Year (FY) 2016-17 budget
which included $20 ,000 for development of a Senior Master Plan (SMP).
2 . In January 2017, the City retained a consultant , Mr. Di ck Guthrie, to assist with the
development of the SMP .
3 . On February 3, 2017 , the SMP Project Team (Parks and Recreation Director
Burroughs , Parks and Recreation Manager Lawson , Parks and Recreation
Coordinator Rodriguez , and Mr. Guthrie) began soliciting members for the Senior
Master Plan Advisory Committee .
4. On April 14, 2017, applications for the SMP Advisory Committee were due. A total
of 36 applications were submitted by the deadline.
5. On April 25 , 2017, the SMP Project Team met to review all applications and select
members for the Adv isory Committee .
ANALYSIS:
Based on information provided in the 2014 Parks and Open Space Master Plan
(POSMP), Temple City is expected to undergo an aging trend , with the 55+ group being
the only age segment experiencing growth, representing 38% of the total population by
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2027. Based on Census results from 2000 to 2010, most age segments (including
under 18 years, 18-34 years , and 35-54 years) showed slight decreases . In the same
10 year period , the City experienced a significant increase in the 55+ population (from
24% to 28 %). Due in large part to this demographic shift, the City Council approved a
recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission to develop a master plan
to evaluate community-based services in order to promote healthy and vital aging in the
community. The SMP will address public safety , transportation , housing , health , quality
of life and socialization issues as they relate to seniors.
The first step in the SMP process involves the creation of a SMP Advisory Comm ittee
which will lead the development process by determining a vision statement and goals;
conducting the community input process ; developing an understanding of the issues
impacting older adults ; reviewing existing services; and developing a measurable Action
Plan. Ideally, the SMP Advisory Committee will be made up of approximately 15-20
community members that have a passion for senior/older adu lt issues and are able to
commit to an approximate six-month process, which includes attending at least one to
two meetings per month and possibly serving as a member on an assigned working
task group .
To that end , the Department began soliciting for committee members in February 2017 .
Information was disseminated via the City's website , social media accounts , the Spring
2017 CONNECT magazine , announcements at various programs and meetings , and
automated phone messaging . A total of 36 applications were received by the published
dead line .
The SMP Project Committee reviewed the applications and selected the 17 potential
committee members based on completeness of their application , relevant
occupation/experience, and other senior-related qualities. The SMP Project Committee
also felt diversity among the group would be beneficial. The recommended committee
members are :
1 . Aubrey Chan-Mr. Chan is a Program Manager; Temple City resident; and active
volunteer/senior advocate .
2 . Marie Chen -Ms . Chen works in the education field ; is a small business owner;
and a Temple City resident.
3 . Carol Daughtery-Ms . Daughtery is retired ; a Temple City resident ; and an active
member of several service organizations and clubs .
4 . Michelle Gamez -Ms . Gamez is the Transportation Project Manager responsible
for Temple City's Dial-A-Ride program . She has extensive ex perience working with
Temple City's senior population as well as city-staff.
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5. Donna Georgino (Chairperson) -Ms. Georgino is a retired Parks & Recreation
Director and a Temple City resident. She currently serves on the Parks &
Recreation Commission , is a member of the Senior Master Plan Ad Hoc
Committee and was instrumental in the development of the City of Duarte 's Youth
and Family Maste r Plan .
6 . Kohei Ishida -Mr. Ishida is a retired law enforcement officer and active senior
volunteer. He resides in San Gabriel.
7. Dennis Leung -Mr. Leung is an optometri st and active volunteer. He was
instrumental in developing the Senior Soccer Program at Live Oak Park.
8. Lucy Liou -Ms . Liou is an office manager; Temple City resident ; and active
volunteer, including with the Temple City Neighborhood Watch Program .
9. Michael Machlis-Mr. Machlis is a retired Case Manager/Social Worker; Temple
City res ident; and senior advocate .
10 . Sharon Morris-Ms. Morris is a retired elementary schoo l teacher; Temple City
resident; and senior advocate .
11. Pamela Polagi -Ms . Polagi is retired ; a Temple City res ident ; and current
President of the SGV Chapter of California Council of the Blind .
12 . Liz Powell -Ms. Powell is a Patient Liaison for HealthCare Partners . She has
extensive experience working with Temple City's senior population and city staff.
13. Joanne Rosso -Ms . Rosso is a retired teacher and Temple City res ident. She
currently serves on the Parks & Recreation Commission and is a member of the
Senior Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee .
14. Ann Seitz -Ms. Seitz is a retired Temple City Unified School District employee
and an active senior volunteer. She resides in San Gabriel.
15 . Gavin Ward -Mr. Ward is an executive for a licensed homecare organization and
is a Temple City resident. He's also an approved continuing education speaker in
California on topics related to nursing home administrators , nurses, etc .
16. Michael J. Wintercorn -Mr. Wintercorn is an accounting manager at a non-profit
senior living facility and a senior advocate. He's lived in the Temple City area for
nearly 50 years.
17 . Mariko Yanagihara -Ms . Yanagihara is a ministe r; former registered nurse ; and
Temple City resident.
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The SMP Project Committee is recommending Donna Georgina as chairperson of the
SMP Advisory Committee due to her extensive experience lead ing meetings, working
with committees and consultants , and knowledge of the master plan process . A vice-
chairman will be selected at the first meeting .
All individua ls who submitted applications have been invited to participate in the
development of the SMP either by attending the meetings, which will be open to the
public, or by participating in one of the working groups. The first SMP meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2017 , at 6:30 p.m. at the Live Oak Park Annex.
Subsequent meetings are tentatively scheduled to be held the first Thursday of each
month at 6:30 p.m. at the Live Oak Park Annex. Agendas will be posted for all
meetings.
CITY STRATEGIC GOALS :
Approval of the Senior Master Plan Advisory Committee members furthers the City's
Strategic Goals of Quality of Life and Citizen Education and Communication .
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item does not have an impact on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 City Budget.
$20,000 has been appropriated for development of the SMP . The contract with Mr.
Guthrie is $18,000.