TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Steve Powers, City Manager
FROM: Peter Fernandez, PE, Public Works Director
SUBJECT:
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Amending SRC 20E Salem Senior Center Advisory Commission
Ward(s): All
Councilor(s): All
Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods
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ISSUE:
Shall City Council proceed to second reading of Ordinance Bill No. 11-16, which amends SRC 20E to recognize changes in the facility name, commission membership, and partner agencies?
RECOMMENDATION:
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Proceed to seconding reading of Ordinance Bill 11-16, which amends SRC 20E to recognize changes in the facility name, commission membership, and partner agencies.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND:
Center 50+ stands as an outstanding example of government partnering with community individuals, businesses, institutions, and service providers to fulfill a distinctive purpose for Salem’s older adults and their families. The Salem Senior Center (now Center 50+) first opened its doors in 1976 after a successful fundraising effort and development of a partnership with the City of Salem. This unique and successful partnership is now 40 years old. The City has provided the basic operational and maintenance funding. Seniors and partners generate revenue and in-kind contributions in an effort to provide a broad array of programs and services at Center 50+.
The Salem Senior Center Advisory Commission (SCAC) is established in Salem Revised Code (SRC) Chapter 20E, which outlines the Commission’s purpose, composition, and duties. One function in 20E.060(a) is to “serve in an advisory capacity to the senior center staff and the council and to give support, assistance, and advice on senior center issues related to the senior population.”
In 1999, the Salem Senior Center Advisory Commission requested the expansion of SCAC to include agency partners. This change supported the vision of their Strategic Operation Plan to be a collaborative model that included partners in leadership as well as program delivery. In 2000, a total of ten partner agencies were added to SRC 20E.040 thereby expanding the composition of the SCAC. All members are identified as mayoral appointments.
The Salem Senior Center was originally located at 1075 Erixon Street NE. In 2008, a new facility was constructed at 2615 Portland Road NE and named Center 50+.
FACTS AND FINDINGS:
1. SRC 20E has not been updated to reflect the name change from Salem Senior Center to Center 50+. References throughout the chapter are being updated to recognize the name change approved by City Council when the new facility was opened in 2008.
2. Salem Senior Center Advisory Commission will become Center 50+ Advisory Commission and will act in an advisory capacity to City Council and Center 50+ staff. Daily operational decisions, program and facility management, budget, and policy implementation are the responsibility of the Director of Center 50+. The Advisory Commission will serve as liaison between Center staff and seniors participating within the Center. The Advisory Commission may be asked to give support and advice on Center 50+ issues and community discussions which directly impact the senior population.
3. As identified in SRC 20E.040, the SCAC is currently comprised of nine community representatives and ten named agency partners for a total of 19 members. The community representatives serve three-year terms, limited to two consecutive terms. Agency partners also have three-year terms but are not limited. Since SRC 20E.040 was expanded to include the names of agency partners, some of the agency names have changed, and some agencies no longer exist. The SCAC has been reviewing the composition of the commission to determine a recommended mix of named agencies as well as categories to provide flexibility as names and organizations change over time.
4. The SCAC met on June 7, 2016, and voted unanimously to recommend to reduce the total number of commission members and reconfigure the membership to include seven positions for community members, and eight positions for partner agencies as follows:
• Chemeketa Community College
• Northwest Senior & Disability Services
• Friends of Salem Senior Center
• Marion-Polk Food Share
• Alzheimer’s Association
• Salem Electric
• A Healthcare Organization
• A Faith Community or Business Organization
The Commission believes the reconfiguration of positions will be both efficient and effective in conducting business. Reductions are proposed to occur through attrition.
Alicia Blalock
Administrative Services Manager
Attachment:
1. Ordinance Bill No. 11-16
06/27/2016