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CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
March 31, 2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Office of the City Manager
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF SIMI VALLEY COUNCIL ON AGING EXECUTIVE
BOARD MEMBER
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, Candace Garcia-Skor 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. A nine-member Executive Board represents the COA . Per COA Bylaws, City Council Resolution 2019- 10, Executive Board members are nominated by the COA general membership and recommended for appointment by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council. Executive Board members serve staggered two- year ter ms expiring on January 31
st of each year. A vacancy occurred as a result of a resignation by an Executive Board member , effective January 14, 202 5. Pursuant to the COA B ylaws, Executive Board members may serve two consecutive terms and additional terms provided twelve (12) months have lapsed between appointments beyond two consecutive terms.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
At the COA meeting held on February 10, 2025, the Executive Board approved to fill the seat vacated on January 14, 2025. As a result, the COA received three responses. The COA conducted an election at their March 10, 2025 , meeting and is recommending Candace Garcia-Skor for appointment to the Executive Board. The nominee will serve the remaining term of the vacant position, which will expire on January 31, 2026 . The application of the recommended nominee is included as Attachment A.
The COA recommends that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, Candace Garcia-Skor to serve on the COA Executive Board. If appointed, Ms. Garcia-Skor will serve a term commencing on April 1, 2025, and concluding on January 31, 2026.
AGENDA ITEM NO.
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The following alternatives are available to the City Council:
1. A
pprove, and the Mayor appoint, the applicant nominated by the COA general membership to the Council On Aging Executive Board to serve a term commencing April 1, 2025, and 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, Candace Garcia-Skor to the Council On Aging Executive Board to serve a term commencing April 1, 2025, and concluding on January 31, 2026.
SUMMARY
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e vacancy on the Simi Valley Council On Aging occurred due to a resignation by an Executive Board member, effective January 14, 2025. At the COA meeting held on February 10, 2025, the Executive Board approved to fill the seat vacated on January 14, 2025. As a result, t he COA received three responses . The COA conducted an election on March 10, 2025, and is recommending that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the applicant nominated to the COA Executive Board. If appointed, the nominee will serve a partial term commencing on April 1, 2025, and concluding on January 31, 2026.
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Luis Garibay
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 1 From: City of Simi Valley, CA <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 07, 2024 8:57 PM
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Candace Garcia-Skor
2. Date of Birth
3. Home Address
Simi Valley
, Ca
4. Primary Phone
5. Cell Number
6. Email
7. Why are you interested in serving on the COA Executive Board? Hello …I am interested in being on the Executive Board… Because I have lived in Simi Valley since 1982, I am a senior, and love people!!
Hence I would like help advocate for our seniors by giving positive feedback on any events that we have for them! I would welcome the opportunity to be apart of the current working board, to help answer any questions & solve any challenges. Ty 14a/03-25
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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 Center. 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 Exec
utive Board?
I have many years experience working with seniors… I used to work at a large assisted-living community here in Simi Valley. I’m very familia
r with the care they need, insurance questions, among other resources.
10. Describe the role you believe the COA should play in the community.
I believe the role that COA, is to be there for our seniors as they have questions about anything… Anything that pertains to being a senio
r from Care coming into the home to Ins. suspecting of financial abuse, physical abuse, or help them with pantry needs & maybe plan events for them.
11. Please list any community activities or organizations that you are involved in:
I have been in Simi Valley Chamber, WiNS, I am planning to rejoin Soroptimist this month. And I am very connected to Simi Valley Hosp
ital & well known in the community from all of my networking in my previous jobs.
I certify that I am sixty years of age or older and a Simi Valley resident. I understand that if selected and appo
inted 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
Candace Garcia-Skor
Than
k you,
City of Simi Valley, CA
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