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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 01102006 - C.72 1 TG: } BOARD OF SUPERVISORS haw,s L`°� Contra Costa FROM: JOHN SWEETEN, County Administrator DATE: JANUARY 10, 2006 ��o w��o County Sra couK`� J SUBJECT: 2005 ANNUAL REPORT FROM BOARD ADVISORY BODY SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BIACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION A �] RECOMMENDATION: \b RECEIVE 2005 Annual Report submitted by the Advisory Council on Aging. BACKGROUND: On June 18, 2002, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2002/377, which requires that each regular and ongoing board, co I mission, or committee shall annually report to the Board of Supervisors on its activities, accomplishments, membership attendance, required training/certification (if any), and proposed work plan or objectives for the following year, on the second Tuesday in December. Annual reports shall follow the following format and shall not exceed two typewritten pages: Advisory Body Name: Advisory Body Meeting Time/Location: Chair (during the reporting period): Staffperson (during the reporting period): Reporting Period: I. Activities (1/2 page) II. Accomplishments (1/2 page) III. Attendance/Representation (1/4 page) IV. Training/Certification (1/4 page) V. Proposed Work Plan/Obiectives for Next Year (1/2 page) CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: 9—YES SIGNATUR ` r-1RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMI INISTRATOR ❑ RECOM ENDATION OF B RD COMMITT ❑APPROVE ❑ OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON 0�� t o1/p(o APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED 29,OT ER ❑ VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON AYES: NOES: THE DATE SHOWN. 0 ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED: January 2006 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF Contact: JANE PENNINGTON(925)335-11'900 SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR cc: CHIEF CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPVS JAIME RAY,ADVISORY COUNCIL N AGING By: uty I CONTRk COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGING AN UAL REPORT JANUARY - DECEMBER 2005 ��ti,. S E L �'•O� Vc,d '4 C6U1`Z'C`; DECEMBER 13, 2005 4 I i I Con ra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging OFFICERS: ➢ Vernon Jones, President ➢ Reva Clark, First Vice President ➢ Dr. A.C. Hollister, Second Vice President ➢ Mim Carlson, Secretary Janine Clausen, Treasurer CURRENT ROSTER OF MEMBERS [AS OF NOVEMBER 20051: Charlotte Bernard Gerhard Heinrich Natasha Ong Audrey Bramhall A. C. Hollister Gerald Richards John Cambus Verpon Jones Nick Rodriguez Esther Nicastro-Capon Arnie Kasendorf Joanna Kim-Selby Deborah Card Anne Kelly Gerald Sharrock Mim Carlson Scott Kiepen Bertha Stobb Reva Clark Shirley Krohn Beverly Wallace - Janine Clausen . Robert Leasure Elaine Welch Muriel Clausen Alb lerto Lemos Patsy Welty Margaret Dowling Edgar Monk Kathryn Williams Rudy Fernandez Leon Morphew Gerard Witucki Audrey Formosa Narayan Nayak Advisory Council Objectives The Council shall provide a means for countywide planning, cooperation and coordination for individuals and groups interested in improving and developing services and opportunities for older residents of this county. The Council shall provide leadershi and advocacy on behalf of older persons and serve as a channel of communication and information on aging. The Council shall advise the Area gency on Aging (Board of Supervisors) and the Area Agency on Aging Division on an 6 rea Plan. This plan shall be based on the unmet needs and priorities of older persons, as }Jetennined by assessments and input from the senior network throughout the County. I I i i I i ' I ANNU L REPORT INDEX i REPORT PAGES President's Report ------------------------------------------------------- 1 Committee Reports Planning ----------------------------------------------------------- 3 Membership /Nominating -------------------------------------- 5 Work Groups Reports Health -------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Housing ------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Legislative Advocacy ------------------------------------------- 11 Transportation --------------------------------------------------- 13 Special Report Nutrition --------------------------------------------------------- 17 i I�I f I t i �I I 1 I PRESIDENT'S REPORT January- December 2005 Purpose and Goals: The Advisory Co ncil on Aging provides a means for countywide planning, cooperation, and coordination for individuals and groups interested in improving and developing services a?d opportunities for the older residents of the County. It advises the Area on Aginggiand the Aging and Adult Services Division on the development, implementation, and evaluation of an Area Plan and programs which address the needs of the County seni rs. The Council works toward the development of a seamless continuum of care. 2005 Officers Vernon L. Jones- President Reva Clark- 1"Vice President A.C. Hollister- 2"d Vice President Mim Carlson- Secretary Janine Clausen- Treasurer Membership: The Council currently has 37 seats filled (out of 40). Attendance has been excellent; Advisory Council on Aging meetings have never lacked a quorum. Most of the Council's goals and activities are carried out by committees and work groups: Executive, Planning, Membership, Housing, Legislative Advocacy, Transportation. Health and Alzheimer's/Dementia. The committees and work groups plan their own specific yearly goals that support the purpose of the Council. The Advisory Council serves as an integral part of the senior network, which includes but isn't limited to local committees on aging, the three regional senior coalitions, the Council's committees and work groups, and the Area Agency on Aging Council of California (TACC), a statewide association of Advisory Councils. (TACC is supported in policy by the California Commission on Aging). Key Advisory Council Activities for 2005 ♦ Health 1. Strokes Campaign: Developed CCTV strokes show, "Stroke: Time Lost is Brain Lost". Outreach ald presentations through newsletter articles, and ' showing at senior centers of strokes tape with accompanying doctor/member j of the Health Work Group. 2. Participation as Stakeholder-, in advocacy and planning for the mental health needs of older adults in regards to Mental Health Services Act funds. 3. Research and advocacy I or an Ideal Part D prescription drugs benefit (as opposed to current Medicare Part D). ♦ Legislative Advocacy- Statewde campaign to pass SB 1018 — mandatory elder I financial abuse reporting. (Ove 200 letters sent out. Legislation passed.) i 1 I i i PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT January- December 2005 The Planning Committee reviews the arious Area Agency on Aging programs once each year. At that time, we examine the im ortant aspects of each program and assess how well they are working. Contractor sta f attend the meeting and are able to help answer questions the committee members may have. In addition to the above, we receive aJwritten quarterly report from AAA staff. This report reviews the goals of the contractors. At that time we have the opportunity to question any area where the goals are not met. Unmet goals are rare and staff is able to provide the ways they will help overcome this deficit. Many times we find the contractors have exceeded their goals. There are times where a surplus arises, where all the money in some programs isn't spent. When this occurs the State will return the funds as "one time only" money. This presents a good opportunity to add to the programs that sorely need the money for critical uses. A new Area Agency on Aging Four-Year Plan was submitted to the State this year. This plan was based on several surveys, a public hearing plus goal setting. Our fundamental task is to see how the programs will work with the tentative funding sent down by the State in the early part of the year, then make adjustments when we see the May revises. Fortunately, no adjustments were necessary this past year. Respectfully Submitted, Leon F. Morphew Chair: Planning Committee Committee Members: Staff: i Reva Clark Mary Sherman Muriel Clausen Barbara McNair Gerald Witucki Scott Danielson Jerry Sharrock Jaime Ray Nick Rodriguez Dr. A.C. Hollister Beverly Wallace Dr. Kathryn Williams i I 3 MEMBERSHIP AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT January- December 2005 I ff I Current Membership Committee Members: Beverly Wallace Chair Arnie Kasendorf iDistrict I Naryan Nayak District 11 John Cambus istrict III Janine Clausen istrict IV Rudy Fernandez District V Mim Carlson Secretary of Council Patsy Welty Member at President's Discretion During the calendar year, the following new members were appointed to the Advisory Council: Scott Kiepen Member at Large Charles Boyd Member at Large Elaine Welch Member at Large Charlotte Bernard Local Committee Martinez Gerald Richards Local Committee Hercules Withdrawals from the Advisory Council included the following: Yolanda Braxton Member at Large Charles Boyd Member at Large Ilene Lubkin Member at Large John Stark Local Committee San Ramon Celiaelena Meeks Local Committee Martinez Jerry Sattler Local Committee San Pablo The following local committees / cities have vacancies on the Advisory Council: Pleasant Hill and San Ramon. The Retired Senior Volunteer Program designated seat remains vacant. Currently, there are no openings for Members-at-Large and no one on the waiting list. The Membership Committee recommended and the Executive Committee appointed the following individuals for Emeritus status: Ilene Lubkin.and Uma Sekaran. The Nominating Committee has presented the following slate of officers for the calendar year 2006: President Vernon Jones I"Vice President Reva Clark 2°d Vice President A. C. Hollister Secretary Janine Clausen . Treasurer Mim Carlson i i Respectfully submitted, Beverly W llace, Chair I 5 i i I HEALTH WORK GROUP RE ORT i January- December 2005 Mission Assess current and proposed health-re ated programs and systems (physical health, mental health and long term care), tha affect persons 60 years and older who are residents of Contra Costa County, adv cating for quality, suitability and accessibility. Promote the best quality health care: s ife, effective, efficient, affordable and sustainable. 2005 Goals 1. Goals 1. Continue Strokes Campaign —The successful continuing program is to roll out many new features in 2005'. Most important is to develop a TV program about strokes for the general education of the elder public, to emphasize early recognition and treatment. 2. Universal health care cam aign, to advocate for a single-payer healthcare system. Il. Oversight, Involvement and Collaboration with Other Groups 1. Continue sponsorship,andloversight of the Alzheimer's Subgroup. 2. Continue involvement and collaboration with the Acute and Long Term Care Integration (ALTCI) Advisory Committee 3. Continue involvement and collaboration with the Active Aging Task Force. 4. Continue collaboration with the Older Adults Committee of the Mental Health Commission and other aspects of mental health programs that affect elders, especially transportation aIInd housing. Actions Taken to Accomplish above Goals I. The Strokes Campaign was able to work with Judy Weitzner(Senior Information Journal) and CCTV-to produce a short TV program that is very well accepted by professional and lay groups. It is being pushed for adult education through the whole year and into the next. Dr. Heinrich, Dr. Nayak, Dr. Williams, Dr. Leasure and others made various presentations. 2. The Work Group played an active role in advocacy for and education about SB 840 (Kuehl) of 2005, (successor to SB 921 of 2004), now called CHIRA, the California Health Insurance Reliability Act. The Work Group follows its progress in the Senate. It now awaits further hearings in the House and appropriation for a budget. 3. Our group actively participated in the Stakeholders' studies and development of plans for activation ofIthe Mental Health Services Act (Proposition 63), especially plans for a gerfiatric mental health system of care. 4. Our group has been actively involved in the ongoing planning for the Acute and Long Term Care Integration project, which is looking forward to j operational status in 200, . Much detailed planning is still going on to link j social and medical servi es into real working partnerships. 1 7 i HOUSING WORK GROUP REPORT January- December 2005 Meeting time and location First Thursday of each month at 1:30—3:30 PM, 2530 Arnold Drive, Martinez—Diablo Room or Site Visit. Chair: Reva Clark. Staff: Kitty Barnes, Consulta ; Karen Gregory (until May `05) and Jaime Ray, Secretary. Membership: Deborah Card, Reva Cl rk, Rudy Fernandez, Vernon Jones, Arnie Kasendorf, Anne Kelly, Robert Leasure, Alberto Lemos, Celiaelena Meeks, Bertha Stobb, G arlotte Bernard, Rosalind Brown, and Sage Foster. We are a very diverse working group with a high level of participation by all members. All members share housing-related information regarding the region in which they reside, in the following areas: senior and affordable housing being built, city council meetings, faith-based organizations, the work of and information from related committees, f changing patterns of homelessness, how housing funds are spent, housing grants available. Mission ■ To increase the availability of adequate, affordable, secure living arrangements for the elderly. ■ To inform community leaders of the housing needs of seniors. Goals for 2005 ■ The Housing Work Group wil�participate in active advocacy with homeless and senior entities and other advocates to address the issue of homeless seniors in the most effective manner. ■ The Work Group will continue conducting reviews of the Housing Elements of those cities whose elements aren't completed yet. ■ A maximum of three times yearly, the Work Group will conduct site visits to senior residential facilities that vary in type, income target and geography. ■ The Housing Work Group wil� continue to collaborate with the Transportation Work Group in areas that overlap. Activities and Accomplishments ■ Senior Housing: Updates from Information and Assistance (Carole Sheridan) regarding senior housing needs and development. ■ Updates regarding Section 8 at-risk housing. ■ Advocate state tax-incentive Irograms to encourage development of below market rate housing for the el erly. ■ Support legislation and publi policy that meets the housing needs of seniors. ■ Encourage the implementatio of shared-housing projects. ■ Conduct reviews of the housi.g elements of those cities where elements are not complete (HCD and CCTA c rtification difference). ■ Update of East Bay Habitat for Humanity affordable housing ownership. 9 I t LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY WORK GROUP REPORT January- December 2005 Meeting Place: 2530 Arnld Dr., Martinez, CA Date: The fourt i Tuesday of each month, excluding August 2005 Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Chair: Joanna K m-Selby Staff support: Kitty Bar ies and Jaime Ray 1. Activities and Accomplishments At the regular monthly meetings, members evaluated local, state, and federal bills where appropriate and formulated letters to support or oppose these bills. These suggestions were sent to Executive Committee, then the full Advisory Council, where final approval was made. Where there was inadequate information to make an informed decision, more information was sought. The following bills were endorsed: AB 1605, SB 1018, SB 921 now SB 840, S13397, and MICASSA. We opposed SB 1664. This year we worked hard to oppose privatization of Social Security. We invited speakers and networked with like-minded groups who were working on the same goal. Medicare Part D also became a big issue for the seniors so we invited HICAP counselors to explain the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. The California Performance Review proposed that California Department of Aging and California Commission on Aging either combine or eliminate the Department and the Commission. So the Chair testified at the public hearings that the Commission did not receive the funding from the State of California but from the Federal government. With all advocacy groups' testimonies and strong opposition to eliminate the Commission and California Department of Aging (when)the aging population is going to expand in 2010), both the Department and the Commission survived the ax. Many key elements of the California Commission on Aging's "Long Range Strategic Plan on Aging"were picked up by Contra Costa County advocates as part of the "Contra Costa For Every Generation" project. Contra Costa.County is working on this in full force. Financial elder abuse prevention was high on our Legislative work group's priority list. However, it became a hot subject when Senator Simitian's SB 1018 and opposing bill AB 1664 were concurrently discussed. SB 1018 had many rocky spots, as the bankers and financial institutions disagreed with SB 1018, so the Contra Costa County Advisory Council spear-headed a campaign, writing a strong support letter and distributed to all 33 Planning and Service Areas, senior centers, and many other advocacy groups state-wide. SB 1018 passed both houses and the Governor signed it. It was chaptered and will be effective January 1, 2007. The Legislative Advocacy Work Grou is very closely following SB 840, Universal Health Care, together with our Health Nork Group. I We will participate in the White Hous Conference on Aging, to be held from December 1 I through 14, 2005, since our Chair is a delegate to the conference. I 11 I TRANSPORTATION WO K GROUP j January- December 2005 Purpose of Trans ortation Wok Group To assess the various transportati n issues and needs of Contra Costa County seniors, to develop goals and action steps to address these needs, and to advocate for these goals in the transportation service system Membership Earle Ormiston (Concord Community Services Commission), Chair; Gerry Witucki (Advisory Council on Aging and Paratransit Coordinating Council), Co-Chair; Alice Armes (County Connection); Walter Blumst (Orinda); Chuck Rogers (Concord Commission on Aging); Gretchen Hansen (Rossmoor Transportation); Ken Biser (Senior I Outreach Services); John Rudolph(West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee); Ellen Paasch (El Cerrito Senior Center); Debbie Toth (Mt. Diablo Center for Adult Day Health Care); Elaine Welch (Senior Helpline Services); Peter Behr (Guardian Adult Day Health Care) Staff Paul Branson, Tighe Boyle The Qoals for 2005 were the following 1. To support and advise the Mobility Manager and his assistant in fulfilling goals and action plans for the coming year. 2. To continue to advocate for seniors as issues of transportation arise in the coming year. 3. To work with other agencies and advocacy groups in the development of senior transportation policies, funding and services at the city, county, regional and state levels. ` 4. To continue outreach to.individuals and agencies interested in senior transportation to encourage them to become members of the Transportation Work Group. This will include developing and conducting a proactive recruiting campaign designed to increase membership with a wide cross section of senior transportation people. 5. To increase publicity concerning senior transportation success stories. i This past year, the Transportation Work Group was successful in fulfilling several of these goals. The Mobility Map ager Program and members of the Work Group continued to take an active role in advocating for improved transportation for seniors and made additional progress in facilitating the development of new services. Examples include: I • Working with the Paratransit Coordinating Council to plan implementation of some of the recommendations of the county Paratransit Improvement Study that call for improved coordination of services, particularly a technology plan and a mobility management function. I 13 i = - f service, which was developed with the assistance of the Mobility Management staff, matches trained and screened volunteer drivers using their own cars, with frail, homebound seniors who need transportation to basic medical and shopping I services. On the issue of increasing publicity concerning senior transportation success stories, in addition to the efforts noted ayove, the TWG and the Mobility Management staff had success in placing articles on senior transportation issues in several local senior center newsletters, and in the Countyi's Senior Information Newsletter. Several success stories were also published, and the Staff also facilitated a TV piece on the new Rides For Seniors Program. In addition, the TWG also developed a new membership-recruiting brochure. The Transportation Work Group has also been involved in extensive outreach efforts to more fully understand the mobility issues faced by seniors and persons with disabilities in Contra Costa. These included holding two meetings in West County and planning for a December 2005 meeting in East County, several meetings with the staff of Independent Living Resources, etc. The Work Group has continued to attract a variety of individuals from different cities and organizations throughout Contra Costa County interested in making a difference in the area of Senior Transportation. Goals for 2006 1. To actively advocate for the formalization of the County Senior Mobility Management project as a permanent part of the Area Agency on Aging. 2. To actively advocate and work with other agencies and advocacy groups in the development of senior transportation policies, funding and services at the city, county, regional and state levels. 3. To encourage new membership in the Transportation Work Group through outreach to individuals land agencies who are interested in action on improving transportation for seniors. 4. To increase public awareness countywide on senior transportation issues. 5. To encourage the coordination and more efficient use of transportation resources. Meetings: Transportation Work Group meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 1:30 until 3:00 PM. Meetings are generally held in Martinez. Respectfully Submitted, Earle rmiston, Chair G i 15 i SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM REPORT January- December 2005 Health care studies have shown that humans can and do live longer lives— a potential of 120 years. To be able to live a long healthy life, one needs proper nutrition and activity - physically, socially and menta ly. Purpose The Senior Nutrition Program is all about health by providing a delicious nutritional meal for seniors and an opportunity to socialize with other people of their own age and interests. Results For more than 35 years, the Contra Costa Senior Nutrition program and its companion agency, Home Delivered Meals, has provided health and wellness safety nets for thousands of seniors past 60 years of age, allowing them to live independently, well into their 70's, 80's and 90's. Often forgotten, frail and in some cases, disabled seniors are assured of receiving at least one hot meal each day and a visit by a friendly caring volunteer from Home Delivered Meals. 2005 Milestones In this past year we achieved these milestones: ■ Served 187,295 congregate meals ■ Delivered 272,022 horde delivered meals • Mobilized 1,400 volunteers ■ Created 160 jobs for low-income residents Our successes have been significant, but we are challenged to keep pace with the growing numbers of aging persons. Hot, delicious meals will continue to be served to homebound seniors that may be in need. Our goal for 2005-06 To provide more than 1,000 congregate meals per day, representing a 25% increase over the number of meals served during the same period last year. 1,014 meals per day are now served, as of July 2005. Respectfully Submitted, Edgar T. Monk President & Representative to Area Agenc; on Aging 17 i