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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Update on the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities' Needs Assessment; (2) If Desired, Creation of a Related City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee and Appointment of Two Council Members; and (3) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: March 10, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Francisca Castillo, Recreation and Community Services Manager/ PRCS Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6645
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (03/06/2025)
Department Approval: Ted Stevens, PRCS Director (02/17/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) receive an update on the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities' Needs Assessment; (2) if desired, create a related City Council subcommittee and appoint two Council Members thereto; and (3) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities supports the work of local, regional and state governments as they prepare for the nation's changing demographics. Established in 2012, the network includes towns, cities, counties and states that have made a commitment to being more livable for people of all ages, and especially older adults. The program's framework equips local leaders and residents with resources for assessing the needs of older adults related to housing and transportation options, access to key services, and opportunities to participate in community activities. Once identified, those needs can be incorporated into an action plan.
As a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, the City of Culver City has made an ongoing commitment to be more livable for people of all ages and abilities. The arriving force behind this commitment has been the Age-Fr...
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