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Westminster council votes to dissolve Commission on Aging after low public interest
Summary
The City Council introduced an ordinance to delete the Commission on Aging from city code and terminate the body after staff and council described longstanding recruitment difficulties; motion passed on first reading, 4-0.
The Westminster City Council voted on Jan. 22 to introduce an ordinance repealing Chapter 2.62 of the Westminster Municipal Code and terminating the Commission on Aging, citing persistent lack of applicants.
Staff presented background saying recruitment efforts by the City Clerk’s Office and the Community Services and Recreation Department yielded no interest in the commission; Parks and Recreation Commission staff and members have assumed similar duties when needed. Community Services and Recreation Director Johnson told the council that while the commission provided value historically, there currently are no willing applicants and Parks and Recreation will continue to handle senior issues.
Vice Mayor Manzo, Council Member Fan West and others discussed whether the senior community would lose a voice; staff answered that direct input from senior center participants will continue to reach staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Director Johnson and staff said the senior center remains active and staff will solicit input without a standing commission.
Council Member Fan West moved to introduce the ordinance; Mayor Winn seconded. The council voted 4-0 to introduce the ordinance for first reading and waive further reading. The ordinance deletes the Commission on Aging chapter and directs that Parks and Recreation absorb relevant duties until such time as council reestablishes a separate body.
