CC Resolution No. 03-188RESOLUTION NO. 03-188
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
ESTABLISHING A CUPERTINO SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need for input from senior citizens in
community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council encourages involvement of a diverse community of senior
citizens in city affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Council has elected to appoint the Cupertino Senior Citizens
Commission in recognition of the importance of their charge;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council create the Cupertino
Senior Citizens Commission according to the following:
· The Senior Citizens Commission shall consist of five members who are residents of
the City who reflect the diverse senior community.
· The members of the Senior Citizens Commission shall be appointed by the City
Council.
Commissioners serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The term of office of the
members of the Senior Citizens Commission shall be for four years. The terms shall
be staggered with no more than three terms expiring at one time.
· A commissioner shall serve no more than two consecutive terms.
· At least one commissioner shall be a member of the Cupertino Senior Center
Volunteer Advisory Council.
· The Commission shall elect its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from among its
members. The term of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be for one year.
The Senior Citizens Commission shall hold regular meetings as necessary, and at the
discretion of the Commission, such other meetings as may be necessary or expedient.
The commission shall meet no fewer than four times per year.
· A majority of the Senior Citizens Commission shall constitute a quorum for the
purpose of transacting the business of the Commission.
· A majority vote is required to approve a recommendation or on any matter that is
presented to the Commission which requires a vote.
The powers and functions of the Senior Citizens Commission shall be as follows:
1. Advise the City Council on all matters relating to various activities that provide
meaningful recreational, social, educational, safety, housing, transportation and
health services to senior citizens within the community;
2. To conduct heatings on senior citizens issues in accordance with its own rules and
regulations;
3. To report its decisions and recommendations in writing to the City Council;
4. In cooperation with the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Commission will
study, review, evaluate and make recommendations to any and all matters
affecting elderly people;
5. Consult with the Cupertino Senior Center Volunteer Advisory Council concerning
senior programs and services.
6. Perform such other tasks as may be expressly requested of it by the City Council.
IT IS NOW THEREFORE RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cupertino that
a Senior Citizens Commission be created to better serve Cupertino seniors.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
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Cupertino this o aay of Octobe 003, by the following vote:
Vote
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTA1N:
Members of the City Council
Chang, James, Kwok, Sandoval, Lowenthal
None
None
None
ATTEST:
City Clerk