Pasadena Municipal Code Ch. 2.120 Senior Commission

This chapter shall be known as the "senior commission ordinance"

(Ord. 6632 § 1 (part), 1995)

There is created and established a commission of the city to be known as the "senior commission" and hereinafter called "commission."

(Ord. 6632 § 1 (part), 1995)

A. The commission shall consist of 13 members, who shall be appointed as follows:

1. Each of the 7 councilmembers and the mayor shall nominate 1 member for a total of 8 members.

2. The mayor shall nominate 1 member from persons recommended by the 7 councilmembers.

3. The Pasadena Senior Center shall nominate 1 member from its active employees.

4. The Huntington Hospital Senior Care Network shall nominate 1 member from its active employees.

5. Human services agencies providing services in Pasadena shall nominate 2 members to the senior commission and each nominee must represent an agency primarily providing services to Pasadena senior residents. The nomination process shall be set forth in the commission's rules and regulations.

6. All nominations are subject to ratification by the city council.

B. Members shall be appointed for a term of three years, and shall serve no more than two consecutive terms. A term of less than one year shall not be considered a full term. Members shall serve staggered terms which expire on June 30th of the applicable years. A member shall continue in office for the term for which he/she was appointed or until his/her successor is appointed. No member who has served two consecutive terms shall be eligible for reappointment to the commission prior to the passage of a two-year interval.

C. If a member nominated by the mayor or councilmembers ceases to reside in the city prior to the expiration of a term, the member may complete the term only upon approval by the city council pursuant to Section 2.45.020. Members appointed pursuant to subdivisions (A)(3), (4), and (5) are not required to be Pasadena residents.

D. Any member of the commission may be removed by the city council at its pleasure.

(Ord. 6820 § 38, 2000; Ord. 6758 § 1, 1998; Ord. 6632 § 1 (part), 1995; Ord. No. 7270, § 1, 11-2-2015)

All members nominated by the city council shall be residents of the city; provided, however, that a person nominated by a councilmember need not reside in said councilmember's district. Members nominated by the senior commission from recommendations of human services agencies need not reside within city boundaries.

(Ord. 6632 § 1 (part), 1995)

A. In the event a member has three consecutive unexcused absences from meetings of the commission, the city council may declare the office of such member vacant. The staff to the committee shall advise the administrative assistant to the mayor of any such member with 3 consecutive unexcused absences. Only the chair of the commission may excuse absences.

B. Vacancies, whether scheduled or unscheduled, shall be filled by the person or entity who nominated the member to the vacant office, or by his/her successor, in the same manner as set forth in Section 2.120.030.

(Ord. 6632 § 1 (part), 1995)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 3, 8-2-2021)

At the annual meeting of the commission, the members shall elect a chair and a vice chair. In the absence or incapacity of the chair and vice chair, the commission may designate a temporary chair.

(Ord. 6632 § 1 (part), 1995)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 37, 8-2-2021)

A. The commission shall meet at least once a month. All its meetings shall be held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and shall be open to the public except as provided by law. Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the commission.

B. A quorum shall be a majority of the commission seats filled by the city council. A seat is deemed to be filled after a nominee has been sworn in by the city clerk. No action of the commission shall be valid without the affirmative vote of at least four members.

C. The commission shall keep a record, which shall be available for public inspection, of all of its resolutions, proceedings, and other actions.

(Ord. 6675 § 1 (part), 1996; Ord. 6632 § 1 (part), 1995)

The commission shall adopt and amend, by the affirmative vote of a majority of seated members, rules and regulations for the conduct of the commission's business consistent with this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be submitted to the city council and shall not become effective until approved and ordered filed by the council.

(Ord. 6632 § 1 (part), 1995)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 38, 8-2-2021)

The commission shall submit an annual report and workplan to the city council no later than September 1st of each year. Attendance records of members shall be included as part of the annual report.

(Ord. 6930 § 16, 2003: Ord. 6632 § 1 (part), 1995)

Members of the commission shall be required to file annual statements of economic interest pursuant to the city's conflict of interest code.

(Ord. 6632 § 1 (part), 1995)

A. The purpose of the commission is to advise the city council on the needs, concerns, and quality of life of all seniors.

B. The commission shall:

1. Advise the city council on the needs and concerns of all seniors;

2. Engage in consultation and study with local groups on the needs of the aged and evaluate available resources; and

3. Consult with other public agencies and commissions on matters relevant to the commission.

C. In connection with the foregoing functions, the commission may:

1. Coordinate activities of community groups and organizations dealing with the special concerns of seniors;

2. Collect, coordinate, and disseminate information concerning seniors;

3. Develop and maintain a talent bank of seniors to assist the city in performing its functions.

(Ord. 6632 § 1 (part), 1995)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 39, 8-2-2021)