Item 9 Staff Report Approve Senior Task Force Membership and ObjectivesDATE:
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MEETING DATE: 12/6/99
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
December 2, 1999
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN MANAGER
APPROVE SENIOR TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP AND OBJECTIVES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Senior Task Force membership and objectives.
BACKGROUND:
At its November 20 meeting, Council voted to establish a Senior Task Force to determine the feasibility of establishing
a dedicated senior center. This report suggests Task Force membership and objectives based on Council's comments
and community input.
DISCUSSION:
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. Falkne
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Reviewed by: 016' Attorney Revised: 12/2/99 12:40 PM
Reformatted: 7/14/99
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: APPROVE SENIOR TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP AND CHARGE
December 2, 1999
MEMBERSHIP
Senior Task Force membership should include up to 15 Los Gatos residents; at least 8 should be over 62. Council
discussed appointing a Council member to the Task Fource. To take advantage of local expertise and foster "buy -in"
for recommended actions, Council should include representatives from the following organizations:
Senior Consortium
Jewish Community Center
Hubbell Way Senior Center
A senior housing facility
Recreation Department
Senior Drop -In Center
Community Services Commission
With Council's approval, a letter will be prepared for the Mayor's signature asking each of the above to designate a
representative to the Task Force, and the Clerk will begin advertising for volunteers. Council could make appointments
on January 18.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
Distribution:
Community Services Commission
Jack I. Orlove, Sr., 220 Dover Street, Los Gatos, CA, 95032-3815
Los Gatos Senior Consortium:
Debbie Kranefuss, Live Oak Senior Nutrition,19 High School Court, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Laura Kazmareck, Second Harvest Food Bank, 750 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125-2118
Jean Sullivan, The Health Place, 208 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Regina Falkner, Community Services Director, P.O. Box 949, Los Gatos, CA 95031
Mary Goldsworthy, Convent of the Holy Names, 200 Prospect Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Jennifer Turk, Adult and Child Guidance Center, 1 West Campbell Avenue, Suite D40, Campbell, CA 95008
Arlene Crawford, Live Oak Adult Day Services, 1147 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Fagie Rosen, Jewish Community Center, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Pamela Bancroft, The Terraces of Los Gatos, 800 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Joyce Meurer, Los Gatos Saratoga Seniors, 1671 Milroy Place, San Jose, CA 95124-4723
Susan Buxton, Los Gatos Public Library, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Wendy Woolsey, Sacred Heart Jesuit Center, 300 College Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Lynette Vega, Los Gatos Senior Program, 208 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Josie Geisen, Council on Aging Representative, 217 Tait Avenue #1, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Sheri Lewis, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1355, Los Gatos, CA 95031