HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02042014 - C.22RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2014/15 honoring Ben Pettersson, for receiving an Ilene Lubkin Volunteer Award in Senior
Transportation as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging recognizes that transportation access to both essential services
and quality of life destinations is a key component of the independence that older adults need to successfully “age in
place”. Since mobility does equal independence, particularly for frail seniors, the Advisory Council on Aging in 2005
decided to sponsor two annual awards in senior transportation: the Volunteer Award and the Transportation Provider
Award. Both of these awards have been named in honor of the late Ilene Lubkin, whose vision led the Advisory
Council on Aging’s efforts to improve transportation for seniors in Contra Costa County.
Criteria for the Ilene Lubkin Senior Transportation Volunteer Award
1. Any volunteer whose
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/04/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Jaime Ray 602-4172
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 4, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie L. Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 22
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:February 4, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Resolution 2014/15 Recommending Ben Pettersson for the Ilene Lubkin Senior Transportation Award
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
activities benefited a large area and number of seniors.
2. The volunteer’s efforts required an extra amount of time, energy & work
3. The volunteer’s advocacy, activities, program, contribution took place over a long period of time (versus just 1
or 2 events).
4. The community served readily recognizes results obtained.
Award Recommendation
The Advisory Council on Aging in reviewing nominations for the 2013 Ilene Lubkin Senior Transportation
Awards Program recommends Mr. Ben Pettersson for the Volunteer in Senior Transportation Award.
Ben Pettersson has been a volunteer driver since early 2012. He has transported elderly residents thereby
contributing to a client’s ability to age in place, maintain greater independence and improve his/her access to
essential services and shopping. Mr. Pettersson is a volunteer for the Lamorinda Spirit Van Program based in
Lafayette, CA.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Mr Pettersson will not be recognized for his volunteer service.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2014/15
PR.3, C.21