Accessibility Strategy
Members of this committee are guiding the work of the Accessibility Strategy as part of the Accessibility Task Force.
The mandate of the Older Persons and Elders Advisory Committee is to advise Council and staff on enhancing access and inclusion for older persons and elders to fully participate in City services and civic life.
*Please note, the Older Persons and Elders and Elders Advisory Committee was known as the Seniors' Advisory Committee until 2023.
Mandate and scope
- Advises Council and staff on enhancing access and inclusion for older persons and elders to fully participate in City services and civic life
- Monitors City programs to ensure that the needs of older persons, elders, and their families are considered
- Works collaboratively with counterparts from other civic agencies to identify opportunities for joint action on issues of mutual interest
- Works co-operatively with external agencies and groups whose activities affect constituent communities
- Engages in outreach to disseminate information and encourage participation from constituent communities
Meeting and administrative procedures
- The Older Persons and Elders Advisory Committee holds six regular meetings per year, in addition to working sessions generally scheduled during intervening months throughout the year.
- Type A Advisory Committees may, at their discretion, establish sub-committees focused on relevant topics of interest, non-members may participate in sub-committees and attend regular meetings if invited.
- A member who is absent from more than two consecutive regular meetings without a leave of absence is deemed to have resigned.
Remuneration
- Type A Advisory Committee members and alternate members are eligible to receive reimbursement for certain meeting-related expenses.
- Non-member subcommittee participants are not eligible to receive reimbursement.
- A light meal will be provided to Type A Advisory Committee members attending in-person regular meetings held over lunch or dinner hours.
Eligibility
Persons appointed to a Type A Advisory Committee shall meet the following essential criteria:
- Not be employed by the City of Vancouver
- Live or work in Vancouver, or have a significant body of experience with issues related to the mandate of the advisory body in Vancouver
- Have connections to relevant communities, groups, and/or organizations in Vancouver
- Be able to demonstrate relevant experience or knowledge, abilities, and skills related to the mandate of the advisory body
- Be able to work in a team environment with intercultural sensitivity
Term limit
Beginning in 2019, no member of the public shall serve for more than eight consecutive years on the same Type A Advisory Committee. A former member is eligible for reappointment after one year of non-membership.
Full guidelines
Membership
Appointments end December 31, 2024
- Sana Aziz
- Warren Chan
- Richard Earthy
- Varouj Gumuchian
- Linda Johnston
- Andrea Krombein
- Dale Lutes
- Andrea Sara
- Susan Scott Gabe
- Tricia Sirrs
- Kara Turner
- Marc White
Liaisons
Council Liaisons
- Councillor Christine Boyle
- Councillor Mike Klassen
Staff Liaison:
- Anthony Kupferschmidt, Strategic Lead, Aging and Older Persons
Vancouver Public Library Liaison:
- Mark Koep, Branch Head Kitsilano
Vancouver School Board Liaison:
- Trustee Jennifer Reddy
Vancouver Police Department Liaison:
- Detective Constable Anna Grigoletto
Terms and Membership Composition
Persons appointed to a Type A Advisory Committee shall meet the following essential criteria:
- Not be employed by the City of Vancouver;
- Live or work in Vancouver, or have a significant body of experience with issues related to the mandate of the advisory body in Vancouver;
- Have connections to relevant communities, groups, and/or organizations in Vancouver;
- Be able to demonstrate relevant experience or knowledge, abilities and skills related to the mandate of the advisory body.
- Be able to work in a team environment with intercultural sensitivity.
Composition:
- Up to 12 members of the public (quorum is a majority of appointed members);
- Up to 2 non-voting Council liaisons (appointed by Mayor);
- Up to 2 non-voting staff liaisons (appointed by City Manager);
- 1 non-voting Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioner liaison and/or staff liaison (optional);
- 1 non-voting Vancouver School Board Trustee liaison (optional);
- 1 non-voting Vancouver Public Library staff liaison (optional);
- 1 non-voting Vancouver Police Department staff liaison (optional).
Length of term:
- Term ends immediately before the first Monday after November 1 in the year of a general local election. However, no regular meeting shall be held between the last day of the nomination period and general voting day.
- Members are appointed until December 31, 2024, at which point appointments are automatically renewable to the end of the term, and recruitment shall be conducted to fill any vacancies arising.
- Beginning in 2019, no member of the public shall serve in more than eight consecutive years on the same Type A Advisory Committee. A former member is eligible for reappointment after one year of non-membership.
Meetings, agendas, and minutes
All meetings are open to the public.
In addition to the regular meetings listed here, the committee also meets several times per year for informal working sessions. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office for more information.
2024 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 26, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 22, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 17, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 19, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 20, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 22, 2024 |
2023 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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July 21, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 22, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 24, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
2022 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 21, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 11, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 29, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 20, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 15, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 16, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
2021 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 22, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 19, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 21, 2021 | Cancelled | |
July 16, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 17, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 19, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
2020 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 10, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 6, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 1, 2020 | Cancelled | |
June 5, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 4, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 2, 2020 (Special Meeting) |
Agenda | Minutes |
November 6, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
2019 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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June 14, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 6, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 8, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
2018 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 19, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 16, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 11, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 20, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 17, 2018 | Special Agenda | Special Minutes |
September 21, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
2017 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 27, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 17, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 12, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 21, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 15, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 17, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
2016 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 27, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 11, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 20, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 8, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 23, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 18, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
2015 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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March 20, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 19, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 18, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 20, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
2014 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 17, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 9, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 12, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 21, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
2013 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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February 22, 2013 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 17, 2013 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 20, 2013 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 15, 2013 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 13, 2013 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
2012 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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April 20, 2012 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 15, 2012 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 21, 2012 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 16, 2012 | Agenda | Minutes |
2023 - 2026 Work Plan
Report of Activities, 2021–2022
An overview of the committee's 2022 accomplishments.
View the Committee's report (pdf)
2021-2022 Work Plan
The 2021-2022 Work Plan summarizes the high priority objectives for the committee term and establishes an action plan to achieve those objectives.
2019-2020 in Review
An overview of the committee's accomplishments in 2019-2020, along with future goals. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no Council of Councils event was held.
2017 in Review
An overview of the committee's 2017 accomplishments and future goals as presented at the Council of Council's on October 12, 2017.
2017-2018 Work Plan
The 2017-2018 Work Plan summarizes the high priority objectives for the committee term and establishes an action plan to achieve those objectives
2016 in Review
An overview of the committee's 2016 accomplishments and future goals as presented at the Council of Council's on November 9, 2016.
2012-2014 Report of activities
2012-2014 Council of Council presentation
An overview of the committee's closing term accomplishments and recommendations for continuation of the work was presented at the Council of Councils in December 2014.
Fall 2012: Advised and supported the City's Seniors Dialogues
The City of Vancouver held six Seniors Dialogues to ask local seniors, their caregivers and seniors service providers to share their ideas on how Vancouver can prepare for a growing seniors and older adult population. In particular, the City wanted to hear how City facilities and services can be more age-friendly – how they can be made more accessible and inclusive of older residents with diverse needs, an important consideration in pursuit of Vancouver’s Healthy City Strategy goal of making a healthy city for all.
Staff Contacts
Staff Liaison
Anthony Kupferschmidt, Strategic Lead, Aging and Older Persons
604-307-3528
anthony.kupferschmidt@vancouver.ca
*Contact the Staff Liaison for subject matter expertise and information on City programs, services, and initiatives.
Clerk
Julie Emmerson, Committee Clerk
604-673-8385
*Contact the Clerk for information on meetings, schedules, agendas, minutes, correspondence, and procedure.
Resources for Civic Agency members
- Accessible events checklist and resources
Helps for planning events that are equally accessible and inclusive, including for people with disabilities, seniors, and people who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ - Code of Conduct By-law PDF file (225 KB)
Sets minimum expectations for the behaviour of Council officials and advisory body members in carrying out their functions - Guidelines for Civic Agencies PDF file (382 KB)
Explains the roles and responsibilities of members and liaisons and provides an overview of procedures - Diversity on Advisory Bodies PDF file (30 KB)
Establishes targets to achieve diverse demographic composition on advisory bodies. - Procedure Bylaw PDF file (206 KB)
Regulates the procedures of Council and its committees and other bodies