TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Neha Hoskins - Clerk of the Board
REPORT BY: Paulette Cooper - Deputy Clerk of the Board
SUBJECT: Appointments to Napa County Commission on Aging
RECOMMENDATION
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Appointment of David Moreland to represent District 5, Marie Paz B. Maurer to represent District 4, and Devereaux Smith to represent Organization Concerned with Older Adults to the Napa County Commission on Aging with terms of office to commence immediately and expire September 30, 2025. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
There are currently five openings on the Napa County Commission on Aging due to vacancies. The County Executive Office advertised the openings and received three applications from David Moreland, Marie Paz B. Maurer, and Devereaux Smith.
The Napa County Commission on Aging was created pursuant to Resolution No. 77-151 adopted on September 13, 1977. It consists of 15 members, one member from each of the five Supervisorial Districts and 10 additional members from among individuals recommended by organizations concerned with older adults. It is desirable that all appointees are over the age of 55, but younger persons would not be excluded. The purpose of the Commission is:
•To assess existing data to identify the presently unmet needs of older adults within the County and to describe alternative methods by which such needs might be met;
•To recommend the initiation of studies or programs oriented to older adults; however, such studies or programs as may be initiated by the County shall not be directly administered by the Commission except with the prior approval and direction of the Board of Supervisors;
•To act as an advisory body on behalf of the Board of Supervisors in studying, evaluating and recommending "grant" and program proposals affecting the well-being of older adults in the County (the Board of Supervisors anticipated that priority would be given to activities that promote the independence and dignity of individuals and that are directed toward the elimination of any discrimination based upon age);
•To review and offer comment upon pending legislation; and
•To disseminate information to older adults concerning the availability of various activities and services provided within the County on behalf of the elderly.
Resolution 2012-182 amended the Commission on Aging bylaws on December 18, 2012, to include a provision allowing potential new commission members to be recommended for consideration to the Commission by individuals familiar with their qualifications. This resolution also added a provision for the Chair of the Commission to write a letter of recommendation for incumbent Commissioners who seek to be reappointed.
The Commission on Aging recommends the appointment of David Moreland, Marie Paz B. Maurer and Devereaux Smith. (See attached recommendation letter).
Requested Action:
1. Staff requests an exception for David Moreland’s residency requirement. He currently resides in District 3 and is applying for the District 5 member position on the Commission on Aging.
2. Staff also requests the Board accept the recommendation of the Napa County Commission on Aging and waive the residency requirement to appoint David Moreland to represent District 5, Marie Paz B. Maurer to represent District 4, and Devereaux Smith to represent Organization Concerned with Older Adults.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.