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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: 02/28/2022  
Subject:    Appointments to the Advisory Council on Aging
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department: County Administrator  
Referral No.: N/A  
Referral Name: Appointments to Advisory Bodies
Presenter: N/A Contact: Anthony Macias, 925.602.4175
Information
Referral History:
On January 7, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2020/1 adopting policy amendments governing appointments to boards, committees, and commissions that are advisory to the Board of Supervisors. Included in this resolution was a requirement that applications for at-large/countywide seats be reviewed by a Board of Supervisors committee.

The Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) provides a means for county-wide planning, cooperation and coordination for individuals and groups interested in improving and developing services and opportunities for the older residents of this County. The Council provides leadership and advocacy on behalf of older persons and serves as a channel of communication and information on aging.

The Advisory Council on Aging consists of 40 members serving 2 year staggered terms, each ending on September 30. The Council consists of representatives of the target population and the general public, including older low-income and military persons; at least one-half of the membership must be made up of actual consumers of services under the Area Plan. The Council includes: 19 representatives recommended from each Local Committee on Aging, 1 representative from the Nutrition Project Council, 1 Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and 19 Members at-Large.

Pursuant to the ACOA Bylaws, the ACOA may recommend for appointment up to four (4) alternate Member-at-Large (MAL) members, who shall serve and vote in place of members (City or MAL) who are absent from, or who are disqualifying themselves from participating in a meeting of the ACOA.

The Area Agency on Aging, the ACOA and the Clerk of the Board, using Contra Costa TV (CCTV), assisted with recruitment. Area Agency on Aging staff has encouraged interested individuals including minorities to apply through announcements provided at the Senior Coalition meetings and at the regular monthly meetings of the ACOA. The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) website contains dedicated web content where interested members of the public are encouraged to apply. The website provides access to the Board of Supervisors' official application with instructions on whom to contact for ACOA related inquiries, including application procedures.
Referral Update:
The Contra Costa Area Agency on Aging (AAA) recommends the following individuals for appointment to Member At-Large Seats assigned to the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) with terms expiring on September 30, 2022:
  • Member At-Large Seat #20: Sharon Sakai-Miller
  • Member At-Large Seat #13: Dale Harrington

The Contra Costa Area Agency on Aging (AAA) recommends the following individuals for appointment to Alternate Member At-Large Seats (MAL) assigned to the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) with terms expiring on September 30, 2023:
  • Alternate Member At-Large Seat: George Lee
  • Alternate Member At-Large Seat: Mike Awadalla

Mrs. Sakai-Miller submitted an application for ACOA membership dated 08/25/2021 that is provided as a separate attachment. The ACOA Membership Committee interviewed Mrs. Sakai-Miller on 10/20/2021. The Membership Committee recommended Mrs. Sakai-Miller to the ACOA Executive Committee to fill MAL#20 seat. The ACOA Executive Committee approved Mrs. Sakai-Miller to fill MAL#20 at their 12/1/2021 meeting. Members of the ACOA voted unanimously to approve Mrs. Sakai-Miller’s appointment to MAL#20 seat at their 12/15/2021 meeting.

Mr. Dale Harrington submitted an application for ACOA membership dated April 29, 2021 that is provided as a separate attachment. The ACOA Membership Committee interviewed Mr. Harrington on August 25, 2021. The Membership Committee recommended Mr. Harrington to the ACOA Executive Committee to fill MAL#13 seat. The ACOA Executive Committee approved Mr. Harrington to fill MAL#13 at their meeting on February 2, 2022. Members of the ACOA voted unanimously to approve Mr. Harrington’s appointment to MAL#13 seat at their meeting on February 16, 2022.

Mr. George Lee submitted an application for ACOA membership dated 08/16/2021 that is provided as a separate attachment. The ACOA Membership Committee interviewed Mr. Lee on 09/15/2021. The Membership Committee recommended Mr. Lee to the ACOA Executive Committee to fill an Alternate MAL seat. The ACOA Executive Committee approved Mr. Lee to fill an Alternate MAL at their 12/1/2021 meeting. Members of the ACOA voted unanimously to approve Mr. Lee’s appointment to an Alternate MAL seat at their 12/15/2021 meeting.

Mr. Mike Awadalla submitted an application for ACOA membership dated 04/22/2021 that is provided as a separate attachment. The ACOA Membership Committee interviewed Mr. Awadalla on 08/25/2021. The Membership Committee recommended Mr. Awadalla to the ACOA Executive Committee to fill an Alternate MAL seat. The ACOA Executive Committee approved Mr. Awadalla to fill an Alternate MAL at their 12/1/2021 meeting. Members of the ACOA voted unanimously to approve Mr. Awadalla’s appointment to an Alternate MAL seat at their 12/15/2021 meeting.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of the following individuals to Member At-Large seats on the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) with terms expiring on September 30, 2022:
  • Member at Large Seat #20: Sharon Sakai-Miller
  • Member at Large Seat #13: Dale Harrington

RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of the following individuals to Alternate Member At-Large seats on the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) with terms expiring on September 30, 2023:
  • Alternate Member at Large Seat: George Lee
  • Alternate Member at Large Seat: Mike Awadalla
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments
ACOA Roster
Sharon Sakai-Miller Application
Dale Harrington Application
George Lee Application
Mike Awadalla Application

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