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CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
June 5, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Office of the City Manager
SUBJECT: RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE VENTURA COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY
COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATION
The Simi Valley Council On Aging (COA) recommends the City Council ratify the appointment of Al Brown as one of the City’s representatives to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) Advisory Council with a term commencing on July 1, 2023 , and concluding on June 30, 2025.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
The VCAAA Advisory Council represents the concerns of senior citizens countywide. It provides leadership, advocacy , and visibility for persons aged 60 and over within Ventura County. The VCAAA Advisory Council is comprised of two (2) representatives from each city within the County, and serves to advise the VCAAA on matters related to persons aged 60 and older. Each city’s Council On Aging’s Executive Board selects its two representatives, which are then ratified by the respective City Councils and appointed to the 20 -member VCAAA Advisory Council. The By-laws of the VCAAA allow for members to serve three consecutive two-year terms on the Advisory Council before a waiting period of one year must lapse in order to be eligible for another term. The term of one of the City’s two representatives to the VCAAA Advisory Council will expire on June 30, 2023.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
In compliance with the VCAAA Advi sory Council Guidelines for the Election of Representatives from Councils On Aging, the COA began soliciting applications for the upcoming vacancy on April 10, 2023, and closed the recruitment on May 5, 2023. During this period, four interest forms were received.
On May 8, 2023, the COA Executive Board voted to recommend the appointment of Al Brown (Attachment A, page 3), subject to the City Council’s ratification. If ratified, this will be Mr. Brown’s first term. Pursuant to the VCAAA By -laws, he will be eligible to serve three consecutive two-year terms before a waiting period of one year must lapse in order to be eligible for another term.
AGENDA ITEM NO.
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The COA recommends that City Council ratify its appointment of Al Brown as one of the City’s representatives to the VCAAA Advisory Council. If the appointment is ratified, Al Brown will serve a term commencing July 1, 2023, and concluding on June 30, 2025.
The following alternatives are available to the City Council:
1. Ratify the appointment of Al Brown as on e of the City’s representatives to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) Advisory Council with a term commencing on July 1, 2023, and concluding on June 30, 2025;
2. Provide the COA with an alternative direction.
The Council On Aging recommends Alternative No. 1.
SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION
I move to ratify the appointment of Al Brown as one of the City’s representatives to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council with a term commencing on July 1, 2023, and concluding on June 30, 2025.
SUMMARY
The term of one of two City of Simi Valley representatives to the VCAAA Advisory Council will expire on June 30, 2023. The Simi Valley COA conducted a recruitment and received four interest forms for the upcoming vacancy. On May 8, 2023, the COA Executive Board voted to recommend the appoint ment of Al Brown as a representative to the VCAAA Advisory Council, subject to ratification by the City Council. The COA recommends tha t the City Council ratify the appointment of Al Brown as one of the City’s representatives to the VCAAA Advisory Council with a term commencing on July 1, 2023, and concluding on June 30, 2025.
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Linda Swan
Assistant City Manager
Prepared by: Robert Martin, Assistant Community Services Manager
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Attachment A – Application .............................................................. 3 FIND i\ SERVICE
VCAAA Recruitment
The Simi Valley Council On Aging (COA) is seeking a volunteer interested in serving on the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) Advisory Council to represent Simi Valley seniors at the county level on topics related to transportation, housing, nutrition and health, optimal aging and many other senior related topics. The appointed representative will serve a two-year term of service, commencing July 1, 2023.
Please complete the application below, answering all questions as thoroughly as possible. All applications are due by Friday, May 5, 2023, by 4:00 p.m .. All applicants are requested to attend the COA meeting on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley CA 93063.
Interested applicants must:
• Be 60 years of age or older
• Reside in the City of Simi Valley
• Serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the Simi Valley City Council • Be able to attend six general membership meetings a year in the City of Ventura, or virtually, as well as participate in at least one sub-committee
• Be able to report all topics of importance (in writing or verbally) to the COA If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6364.
*Name
Al Brown
* Address
Simi Valley CA 93063
*Phone
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*Email
* What contributions do you think you can make to the VCAAA Advisory Council? I am focused on the Seniors of Simi valley to assure that they are represented and served to maximum extent possible. I have experience as the Vice President of an International Education Company, and as President of an International Computer Company. These have taught me numerous skills in leadership and guidance of individuals and groups. As the husband and care-giver of a dementia ridden wife, I am somewhat experienced in providing nutrition and health. We have both made it into our Bo's and experienced the trials and tribulations as well as successes of growing older. All this can be transferred to the work of the VCAAA Advisory Council.
* What do you see as your responsibilities if appointed as a representative to the VCAAA Advisory Council?
To provide input to the Council on affairs relating to aging and those who are aged. To assist in programs of various sorts to provide services, information, and assistance to people over the age of 60. To assist in using County resources, and those of both state and federal organizations, to assist the elderly in our community.
* Please list any community activities you are involved in.
Volunteer for years at the Simi Valley Senior Center. President's Distinguished Toastmaster earning Governor and Director of the year awards, and being the number one District in the USA. Currently Vice Chair of the Executive Board of Neighborhood Council #2 in Simi Valley, and member of the Executive Board of the Council on Aging. Completed the Simi Valley Citizens Police Academy, and member of CERT.
Are you committed to attending the monthly VCAAA Advisory Council meetings and occasional committee meetings in Ventura and then attending the Simi Valley COA monthly meetings to report back to the members? ?
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4 * Why do you think the VCAAA Advisory Council is important? Seniors represent almost 15% of the population of Simi Valley and similarly of Ventura County. That number will continue to grow. Those in need of assistance and services in the senior community need to have access to the appropriate programs and services to solve the problems facing seniors. Transportation, Housing, and financial assistance are areas that seniors require in a larger scale than the overall community. Thus, VCAAAdvisory Council is absolutely necessary.
Please add any other information you would like considered.
Seniors are the fastest growing segment of the community I am one of them. I personally deal with people who need and use services provided by the city and county. It would be my pleasure to provide as much assistance as possible to these people. This position would be a way to do that.
I certify that I am at least 60 years of age and that I reside in Simi Valley.
I understand that if selected and appointed as a representative to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the Simi Valley City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and further that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
By entering my name below, I affirm that the provided information above is accurate and that I meet the above requirements.
*Signature
Al Brown
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