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CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
June 24, 2024
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 Susan Zirnite 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, 2024, and concluding on June 30, 2026.
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 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 Bylaws of the VCAAA allow for members to serve three consecutive two-year terms on the Advisory Council before a wa iting period of one year must lapse in order to be eligible for another term.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
On December 19, 2023, the COA received a resignation from one of its VCAAA Advisory Council Representatives, whose term was scheduled to end on June 30, 2024. The COA opted to maintain the seat vacant until the regularly scheduled recruitment period in April 2024. In compliance with the VCAAA Advisory Council Guidelines for the Election of Representatives from Councils On Aging, the COA began soliciti ng applications for the vacated seat on April 8, 2024, and closed the recruitment on May 9, 2024. During this period, three applications were received.
On May 13, 2024, the COA Executive Board voted to recommend the appointment of Susan Zirnite (Attachment A, page 3), subject to the City Council’s ratification. If ratified, this will be Susan Zirnite’s first term. Pursuant to the VCAAA Bylaws, she 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 the City Council ratify the appointment of Susan Zirnite as one of the City’s representatives to the VCAAA Advisory Council. If the appointment is ratified, Susan Zirnite will serve a term commencing July 1, 2024, and concluding on June 30, 2026.
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he following alternatives are available to the City Council:
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atify the appointment of Susan Zirnite as a City representative to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council with a term commencing on July 1, 2024, and concluding on June 30, 2026;
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rovide the COA with an alternative direction.
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he Council On Aging recommends Alternative No. 1.
SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION
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move to ratify the appointment of Susan Zirnite as a City representative to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council with a term commencing on July 1, 2024, and concluding on June 30, 2026.
SUMMARY
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he term of the vacated seat due to the resignation of one of the City of Simi Valley ’s representatives to the VCAAA Advisory Council w ill expire on June 30, 2024. The Simi Valley COA conducted a recruitment and received three interest forms for the upcoming vacancy. On May 13, 202 4, the COA Executive Board voted to recommend the appointment of Susan Zirnite as a representative to the VCAAA Advisory Council, subject to ratification by the City Council. The COA recommends that the City Council ratify the appointment of Susan Zirnite as one of the City’s representatives to the VCAAA Advisory Council, with a term commencing on July 1, 2024, and concluding on June 30, 2026. ___
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Linda Swan
Assistant City Manager
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repared by: Robert Martin, Assistant Community Services Manager INDEX Page
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ttachment A – Application ............................................................. 3 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, 2024.
Please complete the application below, answering all questions as thoroughly as possible. All applications are due by Wednesday, May 8, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. All applicants are requested to attend the COA meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024 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 if permitted, 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
Susan Zirnite
* Address
* Phone
Phone
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* Email
* What contributions do you think you can make to the VCAAA Advisory Council? As a nurse who worked in LA county and Ventura county as recently as last year, I feel as though I would be a valuable asset to the community and council. I retired 1 year ago from Dignity Health Medical Group where I was a case manager there for 6 years. I am familiar with needs for seniors and the gaps within the county. * What do you see as your responsibilities if appointed as a representative to the VCAAA Advisory Council? Working to ensure adequate resources are available to all seniors through out the county * Please list any community activities you are involved in. currently none
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? Yes, I would look forward to the commitment.
* Why do you think the VCAAA Advisory Council is important? People are living longer, out community is aging and requiring more health and community resources. In some cases there is not enough resources to suport them and their families who care for them.
Please add any other information you would like considered.
I am retired and have the time, energy, and contacts to be a valuable asset.
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
Susan Zirnite
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