REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution to Join the World Health Organization's Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities and Authorize the Submission of Application Materials
Report
BACKGROUND
On March 28, 2017, the City Council approved a study issue to pursue membership in the World Health Organization's Global Network Of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC) (Attachment 1).
Communities that actively demonstrate a commitment to foster the full participation of older people in community life and that promote healthy and active aging are invited to become members of the Network and receive formal designation as an "Age-Friendly City". To join the Network, cities must:
a. Complete an application form;
b. Submit a letter from the Mayor and City Manager indicating a commitment to both engage older adults in a baseline assessment of the City's age-friendliness in eight domains (outdoor spaces and buildings; transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion; civic participation and employment, communication and information and community support and health services) as well as develop a three-year action plan to address issues identified in the assessment; and
c. Commit to share their experience, achievements and lessons with other communities.
The purpose of this report is to outline the progress made to date towards fulfilling the requirements for membership and to request that the Council adopt a resolution in support of the City's formal application (Attachment 2).
EXISTING POLICY
Goal CV-1 Community Participation and Engagement
Goal LT-5 Effective, Safe, Pleasant and Convenient Transportation
Goal CC-12 Maximum Access to Recreation Services, Facilties and Amenities
Goal HE-5 Equal Housing Opportunities
Goal SN-3 Safe and Secure City
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Applying for membership in this group does not constitute a "project" with the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant ...
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