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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/2023 - Senior Advisory Board - Agenda - Regular Meeting 1 City of Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board Agenda Hybrid Meeting Wednesday October 11th, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. Mission: The Senior Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Fort Collins City Council on programs and policies that help aging citizens live full and interesting lives and continue to contribute, participate, and share in the life of the community. Participation for this hybrid Senior Advisory Board meeting will be available in person, online or by phone. Directions for each can be found below. I. Call to Order II. Public Participation III. Administrative Items a. Attendance b. Approval of September Minutes c. Correspondence d. Six Month Calendar Update e. Continued discussion regarding work plans for 2024>Due November 30th. IV. Today’s Guest Speakers and Board Discussion a. John Singleton, Chair of Affordable Housing Board & Bob Pawlikowski, Vice Chair of Affordable Housing Board Public Participation In-Person: Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins CO, 80526 Public Participation Online: Individuals who wish to address the Board via remote public participation can do so through Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84043922080?pwd=K3I3YzQ5SEJtTndOcFdqUjltejRGdz09 Meeting ID: 840 4392 2080 Passcode: 811785 Individuals participating in the Zoom session should also watch the meeting through that site. The virtual meeting will be available to join beginning at 11:30 am. If attending virtually, participants should try to sign in prior to the 11:30 am meeting start time, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board or Commission. Public Participation (Phone): As listed above, the meeting will be available beginning at 11:30 am. Please call in to the meeting prior to 11:30 am, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time – phone participants will need to hit *9 to do this. Staff will be moderating the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Committee. One tap mobile +17193594580,,84043922080# US +12532050468,,84043922080# US +1 719 359 4580 US (Colorado Springs) Meeting ID: 840 4392 2080 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kYgywgTlz Participation guidelines: Once you join the meeting: keep yourself on muted status. Documents to Share: If residents wish to share a document or presentation, the Staff Liaison needs to receive those materials via email by 24 hours before the meeting. Individuals uncomfortable or unable to access the Zoom platform or unable to participate by phone are encouraged to participate by emailing general public comments you may have to solear@fcgov.com. The Staff Liaison will ensure the Board or Commission receives your comments. If you have specific comments on any of the discussion items scheduled, please make that clear in the subject line of the email and send 24 hours prior to the meeting. 2 V. New Business: a. Recent City Council Activity – Council Member Susan Gutowsky b. 55+ Mobile Home Park c. Community Outreach list creation & outreach document creation d. CSU Gerontology club e. Boards and commissions updates i. Second readings of Ordinance No. 118 and Ordinance No. 119 will eliminate 1-Year- Terms on Type 1 and Type 2 Boards. ii. Recruitment is shifting to occur December 1 through January 15. iii. All current board and commission member terms are being extended through March 31 of the following year their term is currently set to expire (e.g., if their term expires 12/31/2024, it will be extended to 3/31/2025). This is to align everyone's terms with the new recruitment schedule. iv. New Code of Conduct for board and commission members is approved. v. Looking for feedback regarding Ex Officio members vi. Promote Boards & Commissions Open House (5 – 7 p.m., Monday, November 6 at City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave) VI. Ongoing Initiatives a. Board member roundtable minute b. Housing – Mary/ Alan c. Transportation – Bruce d. Safety & Wellness - Deanna e. Office on Aging – Alan f. Outreach to isolated individuals-Gabby g. Senior Center - Sarah h. Future SAB Guest Speakers UPCOMING EVENTS and OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS Volunteer Engagement Summit: Saturday August 26th from 10 am – 8 pm 1 City of Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board Minutes Wednesday September 13th 11:30 am In Person meeting/Zoom Hybrid meeting 1200 Raintree Drive Fort Collins Senior Center Mission: The Senior Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Fort Collins City Council on programs and policies that help aging citizens live full and interesting lives and continue to contribute, participate, and share in the life of the community. I. Call to Order: 11:30am II. Public Participation Dr. Vera Visa and Uday Visa – made statement regarding advocating for seniors. Helping those who need resources etc. Meredith Guerrero and Valarie Schultz – looking for people to join their study. Joe Glomboski – shared a summary document from Agewise Colorado regarding current legislation. Eric Hamrich III. Administrative Items a. Attendance: Alan Kress, Deanna O’Connell, Mary Roberts, Bruce Henderson, Gabby Rivera, David Kovach, Suzanne King, Alicia Durand, Myles Crane Staff members: Lisa Hays. b. Approval of August minutes Motion: Alan Kress Second Bruce Henderson. Unanimously approved. c. Correspondence – None d. Six Month Calendar Update – Sarah will keep updated monthly. IV. Today’s Guest Speakers: Senator Joann Ginal a. Senator Ginal gave a comprehensive overview of the bills and legislation she has been focusing on regarding older adults. b. Encouraged all to attend the meeting at the Budweiser event center regarding prop. HH. See her facebook page for more information. c. She also encouraged attendance at the Colorado Commission on Aging and Colorado Center for Aging zoom meetings. d. October 7th is Ageism awareness day. V. New Business: a. Bruce reviewed information on Transfort possibly continuing free fare program. Recommended drafting a letter to City Council in favor of continuing research to determine if keeping Transfort free to the public is advised. • Myles made a motion and David seconded to approve Bruce’s drafting a letter to City Council. All approved. b. Recent City Council Activity – Council member Susan Gutowsky reported on a discouraging city council meeting where public comments regarding older adults were considered ageism. c. Myles made a motion and Deanne seconded to draft a letter to City Council expressing concern regarding ageism at council meetings. All approved. Date Meeting Agenda Item Tuesday, October 17, 2023 GID No. 1 Special Meeting to Determine and Fix Mill Levy and Appropriation (Note: This meeting is a separate meeting to follow the Regular Council Meeting.) 2nd reading of Land Use Code update, implementing Housing Strategic Plan Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Boards & Commissions: Ex-Officio member discussion Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Council Meeting Public hearing and approval of federal funding from the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program for a housing development program. Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Council Meeting Executive Session -Transfort Advertising Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Work Session Community Report: Larimer County Public Health Department Update & Human Services Priorities Platform Update Advancing Transit Initiatives Updates Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board 2023 Work Plan Summary Statement: Consistent with our Mission and the City of Fort Collins’ Strategic Budgeting for Outcomes, the Senior Advisory Board serves as advisors to the Fort Collins City Council on programs and policies that help older residents live full and interesting lives continuing to contribute and participate in our vibrant community. Primary Functions of the Senior Advisory Board: Sharing a concern for aging members of our community, the Board assumes the responsibility for involvement in a network of senior agencies and organizations to remain aware of issues, needs, and occurrences that are relevant to older adults: Larimer County Office on Aging Advisory Council Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities in Larimer County Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging at CSU Various City Boards and Commissions and other relevant organizations pursuing similar goals with focus on neighborhood livability issues including but not limited to affordable housing, transportation access and mobility, and safety. Our priorities are to provide education to this community about the aging process, to inform and be informed, to advocate for a good quality of life and to encourage networking among the various groups that deal with senior issues. We participate in important community events throughout the year. We communicate information describing the needs and challenges of our older population and highlight the value and benefits of older people to our community. Work Areas for 2022 Prioritization 1. Neighborhood Livability and Social Health 2. Transportation IDEAS Focus on areas we can impact the most. Focus on livability Safety, should be included, needs a designated board person Can we have a co-chair? Ask Ted/Tammi Designate Nancy and Myles as Community Outreach person Fort Collins Affordable Housing Board Board Members Members: •John Singleton (Chair) •Bob Pawlikowski (Vice-Chair) •Kristin Fritz •Stefanie Berganini •Jennifer Bray •Ed Hermsen •Sheila Seaver-Davis Fort Collins Council Liaison – Susan Gutowsky Fort Collins Staff Liaison – Sue Beck-Ferkiss John Singleton •Engineer at Otter Products •B.S. Industrial Engineering / M.A. Economics – Public Policy •Married to fellow Otter Lindsey with young son Riley •Chose to move to FOCO in 2017 Bob Pawlikowski •Director of Finance – CARE Housing Inc. •BS Business Administration – Accounting •Married, 6 children / 5 grandchildren •Colorado resident since 1992 •Fort Collins resident - 2011 AHB Mission The Affordable Housing Board’s (AHB) mission is to advise and make recommendations to Council on policy and programing to guide the City’s efforts to reach the goals of the Housing Strategic Plan in addition to assisting with the implementation of the updated Housing Strategic Plan. Demand for affordable housing continues to outpace supply in the City. The AHB will focus its efforts on increasing and preserving the City’s affordable housing inventory and providing support to consumers of affordable housing. 2023/2024 objective is to significantly increase our community outreach and communication with other boards. Affordability: Our Definition Area Median Income (AMI) •80% for rental, 100% for owning (City Definition pending changes to LDC) •Goal is the full range 0-80% AMI •Flexibility needed due to federal funding Cost Burdenship •> 30% of monthly income on housing related expenses •>= 50 % for severe cost burden Accessibility Requirements for Affordable Housing •UFAS (Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards) •5% of dwelling units accessible for persons with mobility disabilities •Additional 2% of dwelling units accessible for persons with hearing or visual disabilities Fort Collins Affordable Housing Providers •Housing Catalyst – Fort Collins Housing Authority, quasi-governmental agency; •CARE Housing Inc. •Neighbor to Neighbor – Small $ personal assistance MAP of Fort Collins Affordable Housing Questions for the Senior Activity Board •Do you have qualitative stories from Seniors about: •Types of dwellings requested; •Access to affordable units; •Availability of affordable units; •Physical accessibility challenges •How do we help people find senior communities? •Does the board communicate with N2N housing search assistance, or the Office on Aging resource guide? •Thoughts on Homestead Exemption portability •Proposition HH? WEDNESDAY,OCT 46 PM | BSB 105 GUEST SPEAKERS EVENT RSVP FORM DR. LINDSEY WILHELM Music therapy for care partners and aging adults with neurological conditions GERONTOLOGY CLUB MICHELLE MATTER PHD CANDIDATE - COMMUNICATIONS Humor in the dementia community Interested in Gerontology Club? Email csugerontologyclub@gmail.com Activities of Daily Living and Fitness Clinic Survey The responses in this survey will be used to assess fitness needs of older adults in Fort Collins. No identifying information will be shared. Survey answers will only be shared with the 6 student program coordinators at Colorado State University who are planning the clinic. Please fill out each question to the best of your knowledge. If you feel uncomfortable answering any question, please allow the question to remain. Section I: Demographic Information Age: _____ years Gender: ___Male ___Female ___Non-Binary ___Prefer not to say ___ Other: ______________________ Please check the option(s) that most describe your living situation ___ House ____ Assisted Living Facility ____ Skilled Nursing Facility ___Apartment/Condo ____ Older Adult Community ____ Independent Living Facility Are you currently employed? YES NO If yes, please continue to the next two questions ● How many hours do you work per week? ________ hours ● Does your occupation require physical labor? YES NO Do you have access to reliable transportation? YES NO Do you have any chronic health conditions? ____Arthritis ____Diabetes ____Heart Disease ___ Other: _____________________ Please continue to next page What are your current barriers for exercise? (Please check all that apply) Diagnosed with a limiting health condition. Lack of energy to exercise. Shortness of breath when training. Having a physical disorder or illness. Suffering from painful joints. Fear of causing injury. Fear of falling. Fear of safety. Having no one to exercise with. Lack of access to exercise facilities in the area. Lack of transportation to an exercise facility. Lack of self confidence in ability to exercise. Lack of available time to exercise What are your personal health and fitness goals? (please check all that apply) Lose weight Reduce stress Muscular strength Aerobic fitness General fitness Sports specific Lower cholesterol Look better Feel better Maintain independence Flexibility Reduce back pain Injury rehab Improve diet Section IV: Activities of Daily Living Do you need assistance with bathing more than one part of YES NO your body and or getting in and out of the tub/shower? Do you need assistance dressing yourself? YES NO Do you need any assistance moving from bed to chair, toilet, or walking? YES NO Do you need any assistance going up/down stairs or prefer to use an elevator or alternative method? YES NO 1 City Council 300 Laporte Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Code of Conduct Purpose: Fort Collins aspires to be a city that addresses the needs of all members of our community and strives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. As a community, we commit to building a healthy, equitable, and resilient city – for our families, for our neighbors, and for future generations. The high quality of life we enjoy requires a city that is safe and where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. The Mayor and City Council are committed to providing an environment that exemplifies the highest standards of behavior and is known for its honesty, inclusivity and transparency. Our elected officials and those they appoint believe that how they treat others is a direct reflection of our collective character. Application: This policy applies to board and commission members appointed by the City Council. The Council also adopts this policy to establish standards for Councilmember interactions with board and commission members, staff, and amongst Councilmembers. The term “Appointees” refers to appointed board and commission members. The term “Members” refers to both appointees and City Council. The City Council appoints individuals who: • Comply with both the letter and the spirit of the laws and policies affecting operations of boards and commissions. • Are independent, impartial, and fair in their judgment and actions. • Participate in assigned duties and functions for the public good. • Conduct public deliberations and processes openly, unless legally confidential, in an atmosphere of respect and civility toward each other, City staff, and members of the public. • Learn and understand the legal and ethical requirements that apply to public officials and processes. Therefore, members commit to the following: 1. To uphold the standards of integrity and honesty with the intention of using true and accurate evidence and/or statements in the decision-making process, and making decisions based on the best interest of the city and its residents. 2 2. To conduct business of their board or commission that is within the scope of the specific board or commission functions as described in the Fort Collins Municipal Code. 3. To perform Council liaison assignments and duties as described in the Fort Collins Municipal Code. 4. Familiarize themselves with, adhere to, and comply with established policies and laws, as applicable: • The City of Fort Collins Boards and Commissions Manual • Colorado’s Sunshine Laws regarding open meetings and public records – as outlined in the Council Resource Guide • The City of Fort Collins Charter and Municipal Code; specifically, the ethical rules of conduct and the open meetings, remote meetings, notice and minutes of meetings, board or commission action and attendance requirements (see Fort Collins Municipal Code §§2-71 through 2-79) • The City Council-adopted Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy, which prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation based on a person’s protected characteristics. 5. Avoid all ex parte communications (communications with anyone about a pending issue including communication with City staff) about quasi-judicial matters. 6. To be aware of the open records requirement that applies to written notes, calendars, voicemail messages, and e-mail. All written or recorded materials including notes, voicemail, text messages, and e-mail that discuss or touch on public business or the functions of the board or communication will likely be subject to disclosure to a requesting party. 7. Appointees are encouraged to meet with their Staff or City Council liaison to discuss any concerns regarding work that may be outside the scope of designated functions, conflicts of interest, appearance of impropriety, ex parte communications, or gifts. Appointees must make disclosures to the City Clerk’s Office as appropriate under the circumstances. 8. Make decisions based on the merits of the issue, while treating all persons and decisions in a respectful and equitable manner and committing to conducting business in a way that exemplifies transparency and open communication. 9. Respect the legitimacy and authority of decisions that have been finalized –regardless of personal position on the matter. 10. (For Appointees) Strive to represent the official policies and positions of their board or commission when serving in the member role. When presenting their personal opinions or positions in a public meeting, such as a City Council meeting, Appointees shall explicitly state that they are not representing their board or commission or the City. 3 11. (For Appointees) Avoid actively participating in matters that interfere with a quasi- judicial commission member’s ability to remain impartial in making decisions. 12. Continue respectful behavior among Members and City staff when communicating in private. The same level of respect and consideration of differing points of view should be maintained in private conversations. 13. To use public resources (e.g., staff time, equipment, supplies, or facilities) appropriately and in a manner that fosters stewardship of the taxpayer and ratepayer dollar. 14. Attend meetings of your board or commission. Because contemplation, deliberation, and decision-making require collaboration and participation, Appointees are expected to attend their meetings. Appointees must comply with attendance requirements described in Fort Collins Municipal Code § 2-79. Appointees commit to attend any required trainings and even suggested trainings that enhance a member’s ability to serve. 15. To respect fellow Members, staff, and the public by treating all with patience, courtesy, and civility at all times during the performance of official duties, regardless of differences of opinion. 16. Avoid making personal, profane, vulgar, slanderous, humiliating, intimidating, or harassing remarks that disturb, disrupt, or impede the conduct of the meeting or the completion of the meeting agenda. Similarly, abusive language, intimidation, threats of violence or harm, or racial or ethnic slurs directed at any person or group of persons are prohibited. Members are expected to know that problematic behavior can cause the targets of behavior to feel threatened, humiliated, or intimidated and such conduct is detrimental to the proper functioning of a public body. Members are expected to avoid publicly ridiculing or insulting fellow Members, members of the public, and City staff. 17. Act in furtherance of the principle that healthy discourse occurs when individuals of all backgrounds and personalities are allowed to respectfully speak candidly about matters of interest, ask difficult questions, challenge ideas and propositions, and work together toward optimal solutions in a respectful manner. 18. Explain to a person who engages in disrespectful treatment that the behavior is disrespectful and, if the person who is the target of the behavior feels comfortable doing so, ask that they discontinue the behavior. If this does not change the behavior the person who believes they are being treated disrespectfully is strongly encouraged to report the behavior using the process described in Fort Collins Municipal Code §2-580. 19. Report behavior that is disruptive, humiliating, intimidating, or threatening or otherwise in violation of this Code of Conduct in the performance of City business, at City-sponsored events, and in all interactions between members, City staff, or the public to the staff liaison and the Boards and Commissions Coordinator. Complaints of such behavior will be processed following procedures in the Fort Collins Municipal Code. 4 Appointees may not be reappointed and are subject to censure or dismissal by the appointing authority for misconduct, nonperformance of duty, or failure to comply with this Code of Conduct, applicable policies, and the Fort Collins City Charter and Municipal Code. I have read and understand the City of Fort Collins Code of Conduct and agree to abide by and uphold this code to the best of my ability at all times while serving as an appointed or elected official of the city. I understand that I may not be reappointed, and may be suspended, censured or removed from my appointment if my conduct falls below these standards. Signature: Date: Printed Name: BOARDS & COMMISSIONSOPEN HOUSE ADVISE CITY COUNCIL ON HOUSING, RECREATION, TRANSPORTATION AND MORE! Come learn about volunteering for a City board or commission. 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