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 participating virtually will need to disclose if there is anyone over the age of 18 in the room with them.

 Members of the public will have the opportunity to introduce themselves during Public Comment.

2.  Approval of the 02.10.2026 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 any items on the agenda and on matters within the Commission's jurisdiction. The Committee cannot take action on non-agenda items. Public comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.

• In-person attendees who wish to speak may indicate their request to speak during this time. When recognized by the Chair, please state your name and begin your comments.
• Virtual participants who wish to speak must use the “Raise Hand” feature located within Zoom. When it is your turn to speak, the host will unmute your microphone and prompt you to speak. Please state your name and begin your comments.

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

• Commission Member Application - New
• April 2026 Commission Presentation from Parkinson’s Society of Sonoma County - Parkinson's Disease International Awareness Day on April 11th

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

• Area Plan Update Year 2 (FY 25/26)
  Public Hearing is scheduled for March 18^th at 1PM.

• Public Hearing
  Community Action Team kick-off on March 5, 2026, at 11AM (virtual)

• FY 25/26 Q1 & Q2 Volunteer Hour Log Data
• Recruitment Cards

6.  Yearly Calendar for meetings and topics
Executive Committee will review the developed yearly calendar of topics, showcases, presentations, etc. for the Commission.

7.  Open Doors
Discussion on Sonoma County Open Doors.

8.  Commission Work Plan
AAA to discuss the development of a Commission Work Plan. (Potential Planning Day)

9.  Spring Progress Report to the Board of Supervisors
Executive Committee will develop topics and due dates for the Commission.

10.  Marge Ling Award
Select a 2026 nomination and plan to advertise

11.  Recruitment Member Task Update
Discussion on the progress of the Recruitment Member Task.

12.  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.
  Interim-Chair: Suzane Edwards
  Vice Chair: Priyanka Varma

NWD Meeting:         Report out to Exec’s:
February 24th          March 10^th
June 23rd                   August 11^th
October 27^th             November 11^th

• Ad Hoc Committee:
  • Website Design
    Ad Hoc group to develop recommendations for updates to the Commission webpage to make it more welcoming, informative, and simple to navigate.
    Lead: Jaime Peñaherrera
    Due: March 4, 2026

• • FY 26/27 Area Plan Objectives
    Ad Hoc group to develop recommendation for FY 2026-27 objectives in the Area Plan – Year 2 Update.
    Lead: Deanna Shaat
    Due: March 4, 2026

• • No Wrong Door Ad Hoc - New
    Prioritize work plan activities so the plan can be discussed and approved by the Commission.
    Lead: TBD
    Due: April 9, 2026

• • Legislative Ad Hoc – New
    Coming up with questions for the Legislative Representatives for the April 2026 meeting.
    Lead: Robin Thompson
    Due: March 30, 2026

13.  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.