TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Neha Hoskins, Clerk of the Board
REPORT BY: Paulette Cooper, Deputy Clerk of the Board II
SUBJECT: Appointment to Napa County Commission on Aging
RECOMMENDATION
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Appoint Thomas Kalbrener to serve on the Napa County Commission on Aging as a Commissioner Emeritus for an indefinite term. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
There is currently one opening on the Napa County Commission on Aging due to a resignation. The County Executive Office is still advertising the opening but has received a recommendation letter from the Commission on Aging (COA) to graduate Thomas Kalbrener to the status of Commissioner Emeritus. Per the Commission’s bylaws, Commissioners who have completed eight (8) years of service are conferred the status of Commissioner Emeritus and become non-voting members of the Commission for indefinite terms.
On October 30, 2024, the County Executive Office received a recommendation letter from the Commission to graduate Thomas Kalbrener to the status of Commissioner Emeritus. (see attached recommendation letter) Thomas has served on the Commission since 2013 and has been a valued member of the COA.
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.
Requested Action:
Appoint of Thomas Kalbrener as Commissioner Emeritus on the Napa County Commission on Aging.
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.