Item 23 Staff Report Senior Task ForceCOUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: April 26, 2000
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT:
MEETING DATE: 5/1/2000
ITEM NO. 3
SENIOR TASK FORCE REPORT
A. CONSIDER REPORT
B. REFER TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION FOR COMMENT
C. REFER TO TOWN MANAGER FOR CONSIDERATION IN FY 2000/01 OPERATING
BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Consider Report
2. Refer to Community Services Commission for comment.
3. Refer to Town Manager for consideration in the Fiscal Year 2000/01 Operating Budget.
BACKGROUND:
Last December, Council established a Senior Task Force with the objectives listed below. On January 18, Council
appointed 22 members. The Mayor asked that the group report to Council in May.
Senior Task Force Objectives
1. Review existing services using the Los Gatos Senior Consortium's "Silver Pages" as a reference. Visit existing
community senior centers including the Jewish Community Center, Hubbell Way Senior Center, Live Oak Senior
Nutrition and Service Center, and the Neighborhood Center. Visit or contact other senior service providers such as
senior housing developments and religious centers. Visit Saratoga and Campbell Senior Centers.
2. Conduct an informal needs assessment to determine what senior services, programs, or facilities may be
lacking. Identify the constituency groups which would use these services.
3. Prepare a report to Council summarizing the Task Forces's findings and recommended actions.
a. If the Task Force concludes that a dedicated senior center is necessary to meet seniors' needs, then the Task Force
would:
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identify the services, programs and activities that should be provided at the facility.
identify alternatives including possible construction sites and funding sources for construction and ongoing
operations.
b. If the Task Force determines that programs and services are needed, then the Task Force would recommend
service/program additions and expansions using existing resources to complement existing services and avoid
duplication of effort.
PREPARED BY: Regina A. Falkn
Community Ser ' :� Director
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: SENIOR TASK FORCE REPORT
April 25, 2000
DISCUSSION:
Attached is the Senior Task Force's report to Council. Task Force members will be attending Monday's Council meeting
to receive Council's comments. Staff recommends that the report be forwarded to the Community Services Commission
for comment. Many of the Task Force's report recommendations require funding; therefore, it is also recommended that
the report be forwarded to the Town Manager for possible inclusion in next year's operating budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The Senior Task Force report is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Any fiscal impacts will be considered through the FY 2000/01 Operating Budget review process.
Attachments:
1. Status Report to the Mayor and Council Members from John B. Lochner (with Exhibit A)
2. Comparison of Classes and Programs Available
3. Los Gatos Available Services
4. Demographics
5. U.S. Census Bureau Statistical Brief
6. Description of a Senior Center
Distribution:
Senior Task Force
Community Services Commission
Attachment 1
April 24, 2000
To: The Honorable Mayor Steve Blanton and Council Members,
From : The Los Gatos Senior Task Force
Re: Status Report
On February 16, 2000, the Task Force met for the first time. Since then, we have had 6
formal meetings as a group in addition to many "special committee" meetings. In addition,
we have visited The Willow Adult Center, Campbell Adult Center, Saratoga Senior
Center, The Jewish Community Center, Hubbell Way Senior Center, The Live Oak
Nutritional Center, Los Gatos Neighborhood Center and a presentation by the Cupertino
Director of Adult Services. It has been an educational experience for all.
We have reviewed existing services in the Los Gatos Area and find that there are over 38
separate organizations or places providing some services for adults. The results have
shown that many services are available to adults but little information available to the
public on where to find them. Most Senior Centers are changing their names to "Adult
Centers" to attract more people. The success of the centers visited was generally
dependent on an enthusiastic Director and a strong Volunteer base.
An informal needs assessment was conducted. It was found that Los Gatos is lacking in
many program areas including music, computer, foreign languages, health and wellness,
support groups (grieving, living alone, etc.), current event discussion groups, crafts and
arts. Upon review of the Neighborhood Center Schedule, it was found that there are many
hours available during the day as well as evenings when the Center could be put to good
use. Please see attached schedule.
In addition to the above mentioned needs the Task Force makes the following
recommendations:
1. It is the recommendation of this Task Force that planning for a new Older Adult
Center should commence as soon as possible. Existing available space will be not
last very long. Demographics (see attached sheet) indicate that the Adult population
is going to grow at a rapid pace and additional services and facilities will be required.
Additional facilities in conjunction with a New Library Building should be
considered. The Los Gatos -Saratoga Community Education and Recreation
Department is presently operating at capacity and is contemplating new programs for
older Adults at this time. They will be utilizing the Neighborhood Center for Older
Adult programs.
Certain rooms in the Neighborhood Center should be designated for specific
purposes, i.e. Art Room, Music Room, Craft Room, etc. Town Staff should be
moved to Town Hall as space becomes necessary.
2. The Neighborhood Center needs a facelift to make it more homey and appealing to
Adults. This facelift should include such things as Automatic Entrance doors,
painting, creation of a Gallery of Adult Art and a comfortable Lounge.
3. A full time position of Director (coordinator) of Adult Services should be
established. This position would be responsible for coordinating all older Adult
activities in the community. This could possibly be a co-operative effort between the
Town and the Los Gatos -Saratoga Education and Recreation Department. This
position would be responsible for coordinating all adult activities, promoting and
marketing programs, organizing a volunteer program, developing budgets and
working with other agencies that provide services to adults.
4. The relationship between the Town and the Recreation Department in developing
and maintaining an Adult Center should be determined. This should include such
areas as funding, selecting and supervision of employees, establishing policies, etc.
5. A case manager to assist with the unique challenges that Seniors face. This should
include mental health services.
6. A building attendant to help set up and tear down activities between programs in
multi -purpose rooms. Many older Adults are incapable of doing this.
7. A Web page to show all interested people what services are available, where and
when, for Seniors. This to be included in the Town of Los Gatos web page.
8. A telephone listing for Adult (Senior) Services. You presently get a recording from
Hubbell Way Senior Center which is open to Seniors only on Wednesdays.
We hope that this report to the Council will give you insight into the older adult
population and the current and future challenges that they face. This Task Force stands
willing and ready to pursue solutions to any issues the Council may have regarding an
Adult Center and a Director. It has been a rewarding experience for all of us to spend
the tom and energy necessary to create this report.
Jo B. Lochner, Chairman
os Gatos Senior Task Force
Committee Members
Michael Abkin
Adu Bagley
Bob Best
Linda Brown
Clare Dudley
Eric Eberle
Michael Gill
Egon Jensen
Jens Kjemtrup
Deborah Kranefus
Karen Lorenz
Phil Loveless
Jonnie McKinney
Joyce Meurer
George Peraz7o
Doris Prince
Fagie Rosen
Kathleen Russ
Lynette Vega
Shirley Voll
Los Gatos Neighborhood Center
Exhibit A
Listed below is the room availability at the Neighborhood Center; however, availability can change
daily:
Room Available
Hours Available Comments
Room 204 Any time before 2:30 p.m.
Evenings
Small conference room upstairs with a sofa, 2 chairs and a coffee table. Holds approximately 5 people
comfortably.
Room 206
All Day Tuesdays not available.
Evenings not available.
Generally known as the craft room. Room 206 has a sink and cabinet space and can be used as a
conference room. Holds approximately 20 people.
Room 208 All Day/Evening
Conference room with a large conference table/chairs. Room 208 has a sink and cabinets and can hold
approximately 20 people.
Room 214
Available most afternoons. Evenings not available.
Popular conference room with a large conference table/chairs. Holds approximately 20 people.
Lounge (Rooms 4/5) Monday, Tuesday, Friday , Saturday
Also known as the "fireplace" room. It has a sofa, chairs, coffee table and also a small sink. Card tables
may be set up for games. Holds approximately 49 people.
Large Hall (Rooms 11/12)
Available after 3:00 p.m., M-F Most evenings not
available. Most Saturdays
available during the day.
A multipurpose room (with large kitchen) heavily used for senior activities during the day. Holds
approximately 200+ people. 18 round tables, 7 long banquet tables, 150 chairs, projection screen, and
podium are available for use. Room also has a speaker system.
Senior Drop -In Center(Room 3) Available after 12:00 p.m., M-F
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Current Population: 357,656
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STATISTICAL BRIEF
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SIXTY-FIVE PLUS IN THE UNITED
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Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
America's elderly population is now growing at a moderate pace. But not too far into the future, the
growth will become rapid. So rapid, in fact, that by the middle of the next century, it might be
completely inaccurate to think of ourselves as a Nation of the young: there could be more persons
who are elderly (65 or over) than young (14 or younger)!
The elderly population has grown substantially in this century ....
During the 20th century, the number of persons in the United States under age 65 has tripled. At the
same time, the number aged 65 or over has jumped by a factor of 111 Consequently, the elderly, who
comprised only 1 in every 25 Americans (3.1 million) in 1900, made up 1 in 8 (33.2 million) in 1994.
Declining fertility and mortality rates also have led to a sharp rise in the median age of our Nation's
population -- from 20 years old in 1860 to 34 in 1994.
.... and will continue to rise well into the next century ....
According to the Census Bureau's "middle series" projections, the elderly population will more than
double between now and the year 2050, to 80 million. By that year, as many as 1 in 5 Americans
could be elderly. Most of this growth should occur between 2010 and 2030, when the "baby boom"
generation enters their elderly years. During that period, the number of elderly will grow by an
average of 2.8 percent annually. By comparison, annual growth will average 1.3 percent during the
preceding 20 years and 0.7 percent during the following 20 years. (See graph below.)
.... especially for the oldest old.
The "oldest old" -- those aged 85 and over -- are the most rapidly growing elderly age group.
Between 1960 and 1994, their numbers rose 274 percent. In contrast, the elderly population in
general rose 100 percent and the entire U.S. population grew only 45 percent. The oldest old
numbered 3 million in 1994, making them 10 percent of the elderly and just over 1 percent of the
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total population. Thanks to the arrival of the survivors of the baby boom generation, it is expected the
oldest old will number 19 million in 2050. That would make them 24 percent of elderly Americans
and 5 percent of all Americans.
We're living longer.
Back when the United States was founded, life expectancy at birth stood at only about 35 years. It
reached 47 years in 1900, jumped to 68 years in 1950, and steadily rose to 76 years in 1991. In 1991,
life expectancy was higher for women (79 years) than for men (72 years).
Once we reach age 65, we can expect to live 17 more years. During the 1980's, post-65 life
expectancy improved for all race/sex groups. The biggest improvement (a rise of over 1 year)
belonged to White men.
The elderly are becoming more racially and ethnically diverse.
In 1994, 1 in 10 elderly were a race other than White. In 2050, this proportion should rise to 2 in 10.
Similarly, the proportion of elderly who are Hispanic is expected to climb from 4 percent to 16
percent over the same period.
California has the largest number of elderly, but Florida has the highest percentage.
Our most populous States are also the ones with the largest number of elderly. In 1993, nine States
had more than 1 million elderly. California, with 3.3 million, led the way, followed by Florida, New
York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and New Jersey.
Meanwhile, the States with the greatest proportion of elderly are generally different from those with
the greatest number. Two exceptions, however, were Florida, where 19 percent of residents were
elderly, and Pennsylvania, where 16 percent were. These 2 States led the Nation percentage -wise
and, as just mentioned, ranked in the top 4 numerically. In -migration of the elderly contributed to
Florida's high rankings. Joining Florida and Pennsylvania in having high proportions of elderly (14
percent or more) were 10 other States, including several sparsely populated Farm Belt States, such as
North Dakota and Nebraska. (See map below.) Out -migration of the young contributed to the high
proportions in these States and in Pennsylvania.
During the 1980's, the greatest percent increases in elderly population were mostly in Western States
and Southeastern coastal States.
Elderly women outnumber elderly men ....
Men generally have higher death rates than women at every age. As a result, elderly women
outnumbered elderly men in 1994 by a ratio of 3 to 2 -- 20 million to 14 million. This difference
grew with advancing age. At ages 65 to 69, it was only 6 to 5. However, at age 85 and over, it
reached 5 to 2. As more men live to older ages over the next 50 years, these differences may narrow
somewhat.
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.... consequently, while most elderly men are married, most elderly women are not.
In 1993, noninstitutionalized elderly men were nearly twice as likely as their female counterparts to
be married and living with their spouse (75 percent versus 41 percent). Elderly women, on the other
hand, were more than three times as likely as elderly men to be widowed (48 percent versus 14
percent). The remaining men and women were either separated, divorced, had never married, or had
absent spouses. Thus, while most elderly men have a spouse for assistance, especially when health
fails, most elderly women do not.
Many elderly live alone.
Another consequence of the relative scarcity of elderly men is the fact that elderly women were
much more likely than men to live alone. So much more likely, in fact, that 8 in 10
noninstitutionalized elderly who lived alone in 1993 were women. Among both sexes, the likelihood
of living alone increased with age. For women, it rose from 32 percent for 65- to 74-year-olds to 57
percent for those aged 85 years or more; for men, the corresponding proportions were 13 percent and
29 percent.
More of us may face dependency ....
Many assume health among the elderly has improved because they, as a group, are living longer.
Others hold a contradictory image of the elderly as dependent and frail. The truth actually lies
somewhere in between. Poor health is not as prevalent as many assume. In 1992, about 3 in every 4
noninstitutionalized persons aged 65 to 74 considered their health to be good. Two in three aged 75
or older felt similarly.
On the other hand, as more people live to the oldest ages, there may also be more who face chronic,
limiting illnesses or conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, and senile dementia. These
conditions result in people becoming dependent on others for help in performing the activities of
daily living. With age comes increasing chances of being dependent. For instance, while 1 percent of
those aged 65 to 74 years lived in a nursing home in 1990, nearly 1 in 4 aged 85 or older did. And
among those who were not institutionalized in 1990-91, 9 percent aged 65 to 69 years, but 50 percent
aged 85 or older, needed assistance performing everyday activities such as bathing, getting around
inside the home, and preparing meals. (See graph below.)
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... and increasing numbers of people will have to care for very old, frail relatives.
As more and more people live long enough to experience multiple, chronic illnesses, disability, and
dependency, there will be more and more relatives in their fifties and sixties who will be facing the
concern and expense of caring for them. The parent -support ratio gives us an approximate idea of
things to come. This ratio equals the number of persons aged 85 and over per 100 persons aged 50 to
64. Between 1950 and 1993, the ratio tripled from 3 to 10. Over the next six decades, it could triple
yet again, to 29.
Heart disease, cancer, and stroke are the leading causes of death among the elderly.
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Of the 2.2 million Americans who died in 1991, 1.6 million (or 7 in 10) were elderly. Seven in 10 of
these elderly deaths could be attributed to either heart disease, cancer, or stroke. Though death rates
from heart disease have declined for the elderly since the 1960's, this malady remains the leading
cause of death among them. Death rates from cancer, on the other hand, have increased since 1960.
Poverty rates vary greatly among subgroups ....
The perception of "elderly" and "poor" as practically synonymous has changed in recent years to a
view that the noninstitutionalized elderly are better off than other Americans. Both views are
simplistic. There is actually great variation among elderly subgroups. For example, in 1992 -
• The poverty rate, 15 percent for those under age 65, rose with age among the elderly, from 11
percent for 65- to 74-year-olds to 16 percent for those aged 75 or older.
• Elderly women (16 percent) had a higher poverty rate than elderly men (9 percent).
• The rate was higher for elderly Blacks (33 percent) and Hispanics (22 percent) than for Whites
(11 percent). As the graph below shows, poverty became less prevalent during the 1980's for
every elderly sex/race/ethnic group. In addition, within each race/ethnic group, poverty was
more common for women than for men at both the decade's beginning and end.
.... as does median income.
In constant 1992 dollars, the median income for elderly persons more than doubled between 1957
and 1992 (from $6,537 to $14,548 for men, from $3,409 to $8,189 for women).
However, income disparities persist among various elderly subgroups. Age, sex, race, ethnicity,
marital status, living arrangements, educational attainment, former occupation, and work history are
characteristics associated with significant income differences. For instance, elderly White men had
much higher median incomes than other groups. In 1992, their income was more than double that of
elderly Black and Hispanic women ($15,276 versus $6,220 and $5,968, respectively). The difference
in median income between Black and Hispanic women was not statistically significant.
The elderly of the future will be better educated.
Research has shown that the better educated tend to be healthier longer and better off economically.
In 1993, noninstitutionalized elderly were less likely than those aged 25 to 64 to have completed at
least high school (60 percent versus 85 percent) and more likely to have only an eighth grade
education or less (24 percent versus 6 percent). The percent with less than a 9th-grade education rose
with age for the elderly.
Fortunately, the proportion of elderly with at least a high school education will increase in the
coming decades. That's because nearly 8 in 10 persons aged 55 to 59 in 1993 had at least a high
school education; the same was true for nearly 9 in 10 persons aged 45 to 49. Additionally, while
only 12 percent of the elderly had college degrees, 20 percent of 55- to 59-year-olds and 27 percent
of 45- to 49-year-olds did.
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Institute on Aging (NIA), greatly expands on the information in this Brief. It will be released in
summer 1995. Call Customer Services (301-457-4100) then for ordering information. In addition,
"Housing of the Elderly," Statistical Brief 94-33, contains information on topics such as the chances
of elderly householders owning their home, the type of structures they lived in, and the odds of their
lacking amenities such as plumbing and telephones in their homes. Customer Services can send you
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errors, and data processing mistakes. The Census Bureau has taken steps to minimize errors, and
analytical statements have been tested and meet statistical standards. However, because of
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" A SENIOR CENTER IS A COMMUNITY FOCAL POINT
WHERE OLDER ADULTS COME TOGETHER FOR
SERVICES THAT REFLECT THEIR EXPERIENCE AND
SKILLS, RESPOND TO THEIR DIVERSE NEEDS AND
INTEREST, ENHANCE THEIR DIGNITY, SUPPORT THEIR
INDEPENDENCE AND ENCOURAGE THEIR INVOLVEMENT
IN AND WITH THE SENIOR CENTER AND THE
COMMUNITY"
Source: 1 999 edition of National Senior Center Self -Assessment Process" publication.
Town Council Minutes May 1, 2000
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
COLLEGE AVENUE 300/NOVITIATE/GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/ORDINANCE
ZONE CHANGE FROM HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL TO OPEN SPACE (22.46)
Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
approval of : a) General Plan Amendment, GP-99-1, from Hillside Residential to Open Space; and
b) Zone Change from HR- 21/2 to RC. General Plan Amendment GP-99-1. Zone Chang Application
Z-99-1. Property Location: 300 College Avenue. Property Owner: California Province of the
Society of Jesus. Applicant: Ruth & Going, Inc.
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Draft Ordinance.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, to waive the reading. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council introduce the Draft Ordinance
entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
FROM HR 2 Y2 TO RC - PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 COLLEGE AVENUE. Carried
unanimously.
SENIOR TASK FORCE /REPORT (23.19)
John Lochner, 150 Creffield Heights, spoke to Council regarding services for senior citizens in Los
Gatos. He also noted the need for a dedicated adult center in our community.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council refer the report to the Community
Services Commission for comment and refer to the Town Manager for consideration in the Fiscal Year
2000/01 operating budget. Carried unanimously.
STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS/RESOLUTION 2000-46 (17.35)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-46 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING PLANS AND SPECS FOR:
PROJECT 00-12; HOLLYWOOD/YOSEMITE/WHEELER STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT 00-34; HERNANDEZ STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT 00-36; LORA DRIVE STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT 00-39; BACHMAN STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION
AND AUTHORIZE THE TOWN CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL/AGENCY MEETING SCHEDULE (24.V)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, to amend Town Council/Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Schedule for 1999-2000 canceling the May 15, 2000 Town Council/Redevelopment Agency
meeting and scheduling joint meeting with the Planning Commission on Wednesday, May 31, and
schedule General Plan hearings on June 26 and July 10. Carried unanimously.
Council/Agency Consensus to spend 15 minutes on the number of Planning Commissioners and 45
minutes on the subject of Design Review at the May 31, 2000 Joint Planning Commission/Town
Council Study Session.
COUNCIL REPORTS (25.10)
Mr. Attaway spoke regarding making a decision on the parking structure. Council Consensus to place
on the agenda as soon as possible.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to adjourn this evening's meeting at 10:47 p.m.
Carried unanimously.
ATTEST: Marian V. Cosgrove, Town Clerk
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