Aging & Disability Commission: Executive Committee Meeting

1.  Welcome and Introductions
Commission Members, whether in person or virtually, will introduce themselves. Member introductions will include their Name, City of Residence, District (1-5), and Supervisor’s Name.
Members of the public will have the opportunity to introduce themselves during Public Comment.

 Mission: The Aging & Disability Commission gives voice to the diverse needs of Sonoma County’s older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.

2.  Approval of the 10.07.2025 Executive Committee Minutes
The Commission will review the meeting minutes and may approve them as presented or with modifications.

3.  Public Comment and Council Member Open Forum
The public may address the Executive Committee on agenda items and on non-agenda matters. Public comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
Note: The Executive Committee cannot take action on non-agenda items.

4.  Chair Updates:
The Chair will provide announcements and updates for the Executive Committee to review and discuss.

• Task versus Ad Hoc
  Discussion on work to be done through a Task versus work to be done through an Ad Hoc.
• Lunch on November 19^th
  Announcement of a scheduled lunch on November 19^th.
• CDA Program Monitoring Summary
  Provide a high-level summary of the CDA Program Monitoring that took place the week of October 20^th. 
• Feedback from Senior Symposium
  Discuss a client scenario regarding obtaining Medi-Cal while needing short term services.

5.  Staff Updates:
The AAA Program Manager will provide updates on relevant matters for the Commission, including recent developments or upcoming events.

Membership:

• Review Updated Roster
• Review Commission Member Term Renewals
  • District Supervisor Term for Robin Thompson expires on October 17, 2025. Tentatively scheduled for the November 4^th BOS meeting.
• Missing Conflict of Interest Forms
  • Needed for Alain, Monte, and Eddie

6.  Two presentations planned for the Commission meeting
The Executive Committee will discuss presentation topics for the next Commission Meeting:

• Veterans Presentation
• California Senior Legislature

7.  Senior Advocacy Services – Presentation from October
Debrief on the SAS Presentation

8.  Standing & Ad Hoc Committee Report
Standing and Ad Hoc Committee Members will provide updates on their activities, progress on assigned tasks, and recommendations or actions for the Commission.

Standing Committee: No Wrong Door
The Committee will provide an update on the progress of the work.
Chair: Monte Cimino
Vice Chair: Suzane Edwards

Ad Hoc Committees:

• Community Convening Topics
  Ad Hoc to convene disability service providers for a discussion about shared experiences and challenges and how the Commission can better represent their voices.
  Lead: Eddie Estrada
  Due: February 4, 2026
• Commission Recruitment Plan
  Ad Hoc to develop and recommend recruitment activities based on outreach priorities.
  Lead: Jenny Helman
  Due: 10/29/2025
• Research Report
  Ad Hoc will group to research and summarize the ways that older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers learn about services and supports.
  Lead: Trayce Beards
  Due: 1/7/2025

9.  Aging & Disability Commission Agenda Review
The Executive Committee will review the Draft Commission Meeting Agenda and will provide feedback and/or suggest any necessary modifications and/or additions.