11/01-24
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
January 29, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: Office of the City Manager
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF SIMI VALLEY COUNCIL ON AGING EXECUTIVE
BOARD MEMBERS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, applicants nominated to the Council On Aging (COA) Executive Board.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
The COA serves as an advisory board to the City Council on senior-related issues.
The COA is represented by a nine-member Executive Board. Per COA Bylaws, City Council Resolution 2019-10, Executive Board members are nominated by the COA general membershi p and recommended for appointment by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council. Executive Board members serve staggered two-year terms expiring on January 31 of each year. Vacancies for five COA Executive Board Member positions will occur on January 31, 2024, with one vacancy resulting from an Executive Board member resignation and four resulting from the completion of Executive Board member terms. Pursuant to the COA B ylaws, Executive Board members may serve two consecutive terms and may serve ad ditional terms provided 12 months have lapsed between appointments beyond two consecutive terms.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
A recruitment to fill the five positions began on September 11, 2023, and concluded on November 17, 2023. The COA received eight applications to fill the five vacancies for consideration by the COA membership. Applicants were invited to attend an orientation session on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. At the COA’s Annual Meeting held on January 8, 202 4, the COA conducted an election and is recommending five nominees for appointment to the Executive Board, as detailed below. The applications of the recommended nominees are included as Attachment A, beginning on page 3.
Nominees Term Expires
Ted Andrews January 31, 2026
Al Brown January 31, 2026
Jean Cecil January 31, 2026
Clyde Bill Oliver January 31, 2026
Peter Stong January 31, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NO.
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The COA recommends that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the five applicants nominated by the COA general membership to serve on the COA Executive Board. If appointed, all applicants will serve terms commencing on February 1, 2024 , with terms concluding on January 31, 2026.
T
he following alternatives are available to the City Council:
1. A
pprove, and the Mayor appoint, the five applicants nominated by the COA general membership to the Council On Aging Executive Board to serve terms commencing February 1, 2024, with terms concluding on January 31, 2026
2. P
rovide staff with alternate direction.
T
he Council On Aging recommends Alternative No. 1.
SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION
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move to approve, and the Mayor appoint, the five applicants nominated by the COA general membership to the Council On Aging Executive Board to serve terms commencing February 1, 2024, with terms concluding on January 31, 2026.
SUMMARY
F
ive vacancies on the Simi Valley Council On Aging will exist on January 31, 2024.
Recruitment to fill these positions began on September 1 1, 2 023, and concluded on November 17, 2023. The COA received eight applications for consideration by the COA membership. The COA conducted an election on January 8, 2024, and is recommending that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the five applicants nominated to the COA Executive Board. If appointed, the nominees will serve two- year terms beginning February 1, 2024.
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Linda Swan
Assistant City Manager
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repared by: Angel Sierra, Community Services Manager
INDEX Page
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ttachment A - Applications ............................................................. 3
ATTACHMENT A
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\Submission #
IP Address
Submission Recorded On
Time to Take Survey
2792246
99.37.64,t82
7012912023 7:26 p.m,
41 minutes
Simi Vaey
CouncilOnAging
Council On Aging (COA) Executive Board Application
Applications will be accepted through November 17, 2023 Applicant must be 60 years or older and reside in Simi Valley * 1. Name
Jean Cecil
+ 2. Date of Birth
041791t939
* 3. Home Address
3368 Copley street
Simi Valley CA 93063
* 4. Primary Phone
(80s) s27-619s
5. Cell Number
(80s) 231-7230
* 6. Email
BJandT2@aol,com
* 7. Why are you interested in seruing on the COA Executive Board? I beieve in the SV COA Mission, I want to identiry & serve the needs of the Seniors in our community. I feel that as a senior myself, I can bring the point of view of my fellow seniors to the board. I want to focus the resources of SV to best serve the seniors to the fullest extent possible.
L COA Executive Board meetings are held the second Monday of each month from 1:00 - 3100 p.m, at the Simi Valley Senior Center. Will you be able to attend each meeting on the scheduled day and time specified, and help in other areas as needed? NO
* 9, What strengths or qualifications do you have that would make you an impactful addition to the COA Executive Board? Conducting fundraisers, organizing and scheduing events, volunteering services, able to negotiate and be fare, have meetings when needed, recruite other volunteers and I have a positive and respectFul attitude
* 10. Describe the role you believe the COA should play in the community, I believe the COA could address current concerns and issues that Seniors in Simi Valley have through all the resources avalible through the COA, 11, Please list any community activities or organizations that you are involved in:
Volunteer: COA booth at the Street Fair, COA Chair person for the Friday night dances, Volunteer: Eingo Banaza, Volunteer Ice Cream Social, Volunteer Rummage Sale, Volunteer Cultural Arts Center and volunteer lunch room I certify that I am sixty years of age or older and a Simi Valley resident. I undeEtand that if selected and appointed as a COA Executive Board Member. I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the 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.
* 12. Signature
lean E Cecil
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Submission # \
IP Address
Submission Recorded On
Time to Take Survey
2720125
45.51.108.81
0912312023 10:29 p.m.
18 minutes
Simi Valley
Council On Aging
council on Aging (COA) Executive Board Application
Applications will be accepted through November 17, 2a23 Applicant must be 60 years or older and r€side in Simi valley * 1, Name
Peter Stong
* 2. Date of Birth
061221t947
x 3. Home Address
5996 Amondo Circle
Simi Valley CA 93063
* 4, Primary Phone
(805) 404-0327
5, Cell Number
(80s) 404-0337
* 6, Email
[email protected]
* 7. Why are you interested in seruing on the COA Executive Board? I would like to continue the leadership w Health Expo and other projects I have been involved in, and to also continue with other committees to make difference for Simi Valley seniors.
8. COA Executive Board meetings are held the second Monday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Simi Valley Senior Centen Will you be able to attend each meeting on the scheduled day and time specified, and help in other areas as needed? Yes
'9, What strengths or qualifications do you have that would make you an impactful addition to the COA Executive Board? Management and leadership qualities. Effective team player and contributor. Ability to also lead teams and committees. * 10, Describe the role you believe the COA should play in the community.
Programs. activities, projects, education, social support which benefits seniors in Simi Valley. 11, Please list any community activities or organizations that you are involved in:
Currently COA representative on CDBG Advisory Committee, and NC 2 Executive Board, and Vice Chair of COA Executive Board I certify that I am sixty years of age or older and a Simi Valley resident. I understand that if selected and appointed as a COA Executive Board Member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the 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,
" 12. Signature
Peter A Stong
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