Aging & Disability Commission Meeting

1.  Welcome and Commission Member 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.  Commission Participation by Zoom
Commission Member requests to participate via Zoom.

3.  Approval of the 09.17.2025 Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission will review the meeting minutes and may approve them as presented or with modifications.

4. Public Comment and Commission Member Open Forum
The public may address the Commission on items not listed on the agenda. Public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.

Note: The Commission cannot take action on items not on the agenda.

5. Chair Updates
The Chair will provide updates for the Executive Committee to review and discuss.

• Commissioner Recognition
• FY 25/26 Goals and Priorities

6.  Director/Staff updates

 Director Update:
The AAA Director will provide updates on relevant matters for the Commission, including recent developments or upcoming events.

• Federal Budget
• SB1249
• Coastal Seniors Update

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

MPA and LADAP Update:
The MPA Program Manager will provide updates on relevant matters for the Commission, including recent developments or upcoming events.

Dunaway, Milner, Huntsperger

7.  Ombudsman & HICAP Program Presentation (20 min minimum)
Presentation by Crista Barnett Nelson on the Ombudsman and HICAP Programs at Senior Advocacy Services.

8.  TACC Report (10 min)
Provide the Commission with an update from the last TACC Meeting.

9.  Board of Supervisors Meeting Updates
Each District is to provide a status update on the scheduling of their meeting with their Board of Supervisors.

10.  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.

• Ad Hoc Committees:
  • Community Convening Topics (New) – Action
    Commission to discuss moving forward with a new Ad Hoc to develop new community meeting topics.

• • Commission Recruitment Plan
    Ad Hoc will develop a Commission recruitment plan and list of activities based on outreach priorities.
    Due: 10/29/2025

• • IIIB Support Service Program Prioritization
    Ad Hoc will develop a prioritized list of IIIB Support Services to recommend to the Executive Committee.
    Due: 10/31/2025

• • Research Report- Action
    Ad hoc will research and summarize the ways older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers learn about services and supports.
    Due: 1/7/2025