AGENDA CAPTION:
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Hold discussion regarding the Senior Citizen Advisory Board, and provide direction to Staff.
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Meeting date: May 5, 2015
Department: City Clerk
Funds Required: N/A
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CITY COUNCIL GOAL:
BACKGROUND:
The seven-member (7) Senior Citizen Advisory Board was established to provide advice on matters involving senior citizens in San Marcos. This is the only board that provides input and recommendations about senior citizen programs and facilities.
At the February 17, 2015 regular meeting the Sunset Advisory Commission provided their recommendation to the City Council to change the Senior Citizens' Advisory Board as follows:
Recommendation: The Commission recommended an amendment to the current Senior Citizen Advisory Board Ordinance to include the following:
(1) Create alternate member positions in an effort to eliminate quorum issues.
(2) Allow non-city residents to become members
(3) Encourage diversity appointments to reflect local demographics.
(4) Encourage more communication and involvement between the Price Center and Georgia Center.
The Commission also recommends converting this board from Staff appointed to a Council appointed board. This will create a better application procedure for interested applicants. The Commission would like to see more direction and support from the City.