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Department of Human Services

Aging & Disability Commission Meeting

Date: August 19, 2026

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

Call In Details:
Phone Number: 1 (669) – 444 – 9171
Meeting ID: 943 1192 7709
Passcode: 768493

Registration Required: No

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Attachments:

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 participating virtually will need to disclose if there is anyone over the age of 18 in the room with them.

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

Helman
1:01

2.  Approval of the 06.17.2026 Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission will review the meeting minutes and may approve them as presented or with modifications.

Helman
1:02

3.  Public Comment and Commission Member Open Forum
The public may address the Commission on any items on the agenda and on matters within the Commission's jurisdiction. The Committee cannot take action on non-agenda items. Public comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.

  • In-person attendees who wish to speak may indicate their request to speak during this time. When recognized by the Chair, please state your name and begin your comments.
  • Virtual participants who wish to speak must use the “Raise Hand” feature located within Zoom. When it is your turn to speak, the host will unmute your microphone and prompt you to speak. Please state your name and begin your comments
1:05

4.  Commission Member Applications - Action

The Executive Committee has nominated Shola Sulaimon (District 4) and Stephanie Rodriguez (District 4) for election to the Commission. Election requires a majority vote of the Commission members present and voting.

Helman
1:15

5.  Chair Updates
The Chair will provide updates for the Commission to review and discuss.

  • Commission Membership Status Change
  • Commission Member Resignation
  • New Member Orientation Update – “Orientation Passport”
  • Board of Supervisors Report
Helman
1:30

6.  Director and Staff Updates:

Director Update(s):  
The AAA Director will provide updates on relevant matters for the Commission, including recent developments or upcoming events.

  • Senate passed Older American’s Act Reauthorization– Waiting on House
  • C4A President Update

Staff Update(s):
The AAA Program Manager will provide updates on relevant matters for the Commission, including recent developments or upcoming events.

  • Commission Volunteer Logs
  • AAA Needs Assessment Survey Sign-Up

Dunaway & Souza-Milner

1:40

7.  Presentation on the Impacts of HR1 on AAAs
Presentation by Christina Mills, Executive Director of C4A, and Paul Dunaway, Sonoma County AAA Director, about the impacts of HR1.

Mills & Dunaway
2:10 BREAK
2:15

8.  Commission Planning Day Follow-Up
Commission will have a discussion and provide feedback on the June Planning Day.

Helman
2:40

9.  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.
Chair: Suzanne Edwards | Vice Chair: Priyanka Varma

 Ad Hoc Committee(s):

  • Research Report Topic #2 - Action
    Request to adopt report and recommendations
    Lead: Diane Spain | Due: August 6, 2026
  • BOS Meeting Topics - Action
    Develop talking points for the BOS meetings
    Lead: Robin Thompson | Due: Request to extend deadline until January 6, 2026
Helman & Edwards
3:00 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. 

To submit items for the AAA Newsletter, or to receive the AAA Newsletter: aaa@schsd.org.