TO:City Council
FROM:Bob Engler, Mayor Pro Tem
David Newman, Councilmember
DATE:July 7, 2026
SUBJECT: Council on Aging Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Council on Aging reappointment of Joseph Donohue to serve a two- year term ending July 2028.
2. Approve Council on Aging appointments of Craig Glass, Maryjane Macleod, and Sheila Richards to serve two-year terms ending July 2028.
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT: No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No Additional Funding Requested. Minimal staff time for costs associated with coordinating interviews, appointments, and preparing support materials was included in the Adopted FY 2025-26 General Fund Budget.
BACKGROUND:
The Council on Aging (COA) serves as an advisory body to City Council on matters affecting older adults. The COA consists of nine members who serve staggered two-year terms
The application period for four vacancies opened on March 24 and closed on April 23, 2026. Public outreach efforts were conducted throughout March and April and included postings on the City’s website, social media channels, and the CityScene e-newsletter. Advertisements were placed in the Acorn, Goebel Gazette, and Conejo Senior Volunteer Program Newsletter, as well as displayed throughout the Goebel Adult Community Center. In addition, the Acorn published an article on March 27, 2026, inviting community members to apply for service on the COA.
Council on Aging Appointments
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Complete information can be found on the dedicated Boards and Commissions webpages on the City website at www.toaks.gov/boards.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Twenty-seven applications were received for the four scheduled vacancies.
Interviews were offered to all applicants and conducted on three dates: May 28, 2026; June 12, 2026; and June 16, 2026. Two applicants declined to interview, and one applicant did not respond to multiple invitations to participate.
The interview committee consisted of Mayor Pro Tem Engler and Councilmember Newman. Following review of the applications and completion of interviews, the interview committee recommends reappointing Joseph Donohue to serve a two- year term ending July 2028, and appointing Craig Glass, Maryjane Macleod, and Sheila Richards to serve two-year terms ending July 2028. Applications for the recommended appointees are included as Attachment #1.
COUNCIL GOAL COMPLIANCE:
Meets the following City Council goals:
A. Create a more equitable, accessible, safe, welcoming, and inclusive government and community regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, language, education, and/or socio-economic status.
G. Continue City's commitment to community and cultural programs and services (such as Performing Arts/Theatres, Libraries, TOTV, Visual Arts, Youth and Senior Programs).
PREPARED BY: Sarah Mailes, Community Services Analyst
Attachments:
Attachment #1 – Applications
CMO:110-20\NG\H:\Common\City Council\City Council Items\2026 Staff Reports\070726\COA Appointments Staff Report .docx