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Department of Human Services

Aging & Disability Commission Meeting

Date: November 19, 2025

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Address:

In Person Meeting:
The Carnelian Conference Room
Adult and Aging Division
3725 Westwind Blvd. 
Santa Rosa, CA

Public Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/97845062226?pwd=2LdD46H2bzPmbir6F7FFerP9E563Aj.1

Registration Required: No

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Agenda

Time Topic Presenter
1:00

1. Welcome and Commission Member Introductions
Commission Members, whether in person or virtually, will introduce themselves. Member introductions will include their Name, City of Residence, District (1-5), and Supervisor’s Name.

Members of the public will have the opportunity to introduce themselves during Public Comment.

Mission: The Aging & Disability Commission gives voice to the diverse needs of Sonoma County’s older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.

Helman
1:05 2.  Approval of the 10.15.2025 Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission will review the meeting minutes and may approve them as presented or with modifications.
Helman
1:07 3.  Public Comment and Commission Member Open Forum
The public may address the Commission on items not listed on the agenda. Public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.

Note: The Commission cannot take action on items not on the agenda.
1:10 4.  Chair Updates
The Chair will provide updates for the Executive Committee to review and discuss.

  • Acknowledgements
    Jaime for completing his PhD program and Cody for one year of service.
  • Reminder on January Meeting
    An extra hour will be added to the January meeting as a follow-up for the August planning day.
  • CDA Program Monitoring Summary
    Provide a high-level summary of the CDA Program Monitoring that took place the week of October 20th.
  • Area Plan Updates
    Commissioners are asked to review the Area Plan Update and submit questions by January 9, 2026.
Helman
1:20 5.  Director/Staff Updates
Director Update:
The AAA Director will provide updates on relevant matters for the Commission, including recent developments or upcoming events.
  • Government Reopen – Passing of the Continuing Resolution
  • PSA Update
  • SB 1249
Staff Update:
The AAA Staff will provide updates on relevant matters for the Commission, including recent developments or upcoming events.
  • Reminder: July – December 2025 due January 15, 2026
MPA and LADAP Update:
The MPA Program Manager will provide updates on relevant matters for the Commission, including recent developments or upcoming events.
  • MPA Regional Work
Dunaway,
Milner,
Huntsperger
1:35 6.  Veterans Program Presentation
Presentation by Matt on Veteran Services.
Jensen
2:00 BREAK
2:05 7.  California Senior Legislature Assembly Member Presentation
Mary Flett, senior CSL Assembly Member, will report on the recent annual meeting.
Helman,
Flett
2:15 8.  Written Report Discussion
The Commission will discuss the written reports attached to the agenda.
Helman
2:25 9.  Board of Supervisors Meeting Updates
Each District is to provide a status update on the scheduling of their meeting with their Board of Supervisors
Helman
2:30

10.  Standing & Ad Hoc Committee Report
Standing and Ad Hoc Committee Members will provide updates on their activities, progress on assigned tasks, and recommendations or actions for the Commission.

Standing Committee: No Wrong Door
The Committee will provide an update on the progress of the work.

Ad Hoc Committee:

  • Community Convening Topics
    Ad Hoc to convene disability service providers for a discussion about shared experiences and challenges and how the Commission can better represent their voices.
    Lead: Eddie Estrada
    Due: February 4, 2026
  • Commission Recruitment Plan - Action
    Ad Hoc to develop and recommend recruitment activities based on outreach priorities.
    Lead: Jenny Helman
    Due: 10/29/2025
  • Research Report
    Ad hoc will research and summarize the ways older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers learn about services and supports.
    Lead: Trayce Beards
    Due: 1/7/2025
Helman,
Edwards
3:00 11.  Adjourn Helman

 

Supplemental materials related to an agenda item are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Adult & Aging Office, 3725 Westwind Blvd., Suite 101, Santa Rosa. All listed times are approximate and subject to change. Agenda items are scheduled for consideration by the Commission, which may or may not choose to act. Breaks may be called at the discretion of the Chair. If you need any accommodations to effectively participate please contact aaa@schsd.org or (707) 565-5238 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 

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