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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 03112003 - C10 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS "Contra FROM: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Costa DATE: MARCH 3, 2003 County SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AREA BOARD 5 SPECIFIC REQUEST($)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIQN: APPOINT the following individuals to the Developmental Disabilities Area Board 5 to terms expiring December 31, 2005: Action Name Seat APPOINT Heidi Spaulding Appointee 1 2401 Bonifacio Concord, CA 94520 REAPPOINT Stephen W. Dade Appointee 2 1191 Carey Drive Concord, CA 94520 BACKGROUND: The Developmental Disabilities Area Board (DRAB) 5 was established pursuant to the Welfare and Institutions Code to protect and advocate the rights of persons with developmental disabilities, coordinate services on a regional basis for them, and prioritize their service needs for inclusion in the State budget. The DRAB is a regional body with two representatives appointed by each the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Marin, and five representatives appointed by the Governor, for a total of 15 seats. Terms are for three years. The Internal Operations Committee reviews nominations for appointment to both Contra Costa County seats. The DDRB reports to the State Developmental Disabilities Council. The Internal Operations Committee, at its March 3, 2003 meeting, reviewed and approved the nominations to reappoint Stephen W. Dale and appoint Heidi Spaulding to the DDAB, and now proffers this recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: r _ _- _.__.._..___......-_ -..-a_.._-_._W�__.._�-.--_••____-a._..-.-.._-.__-_ EC_...-----__ mow_ A„_,G-'�.' i�_-..._,.----w_ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOROMMI=N ON OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER -S--IG-_N_-A_T-U-R--E_(-$),� ----�--.--/� ' GAYLKEMA, Chair FEDERA_L D_ .__G-L-O_FA- V----�-E--_R _----------- _ ---_-_-- ACTION - - -___--- OF BOARD ON March 11, 2003 APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER '„`T�rir" �~"`•" "� I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN X - UNANIMOUS ? AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE (ABSENT_ None ) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: DISTRICT III SEAT VACANT ATTESTED March 11, 2003 CONTACT: JULIE ENEA (925)335-1077 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE STAFF DIANA JORGENSEN,DDAB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2801 Robert Miller Drive,Richmond,CA 94886 CLERK OF THE BOARD(MADDY BOOK) + "` Y ;� DEPUTY I WIILLth''!vt B' WALKER, M. D. CONTRA COSTA HEALT44 SERVICES L?IRECTOR PUB ,WENDEL BRUNNER. M.D. LHEALTH IC PUBLIC NEALTN DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENTAL CONTRA COSTA DISAB:LtTIE5COUNCIL HEALTH SERVICES ,Richmond.. California lve Etichmond, Calo 94808 Ph(510)374-366s Fax(510)374-3893 February 11, 2003 Julie Enea, Senior Deputy County Administrator 651 Pine Street, 11th Floor Martinez, CA 94553 Dear Ms.Enea: The Developmental Disabilities Council of Contra Costa County is writing to support the re- appointment of Stephen W. Dale to a second term of Office on Developmental Disabilities Area Board 5. Mr. Dale's term expired on December 31,2003. Mr. Dale's has served Centra Costa County well during his first term and has been an active participant in all of the Area Board 5 meetings, as well as pertinent committees. He regularly attends Developmental Disabilities Council Meetings and reports back on activities,which are of mutual interest between the two boards. He remains committed and interested in continuing to serve our community. Mr.Dale is an attorney with a major focus on working with families and people with disabilities. Prior to becoming an attorney,he worked for seventeen years in the State Hospitals serving people with developmental disabilities as a psychiatric technician. He regularly teaches courses to parents of the developmentally disabled on Special Needs Trusts and trust administration with a special emphasis on achieving independent while maintaining essential government benefits. The following material is enclosed: • Application Form • Biographical Vitae If you have any questions regarding any of the above,please feel free to contact me at(51 U)374- 3665. We look forward to Mt.Dale's serving our community on Developmental Disabilities Area Board 5. Sincerely, Eliz� 7 alfeth Katz,Chairperson Diana JorgensEx utive Director cc. Rocio Smith;Area Board 5 - Contra Costa Community Substance Abuse Services * Contra Costa Emergency Medical Services + Contra Costa Environmental Heakh + Centra Costa HeaRh Plan + * Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Roams *Contra Costa Mental Health + Contra Costa Public Health * Contra Costa Regional Medical Center * Contra Costa Health Center CONTRA COSTA Cts UNTy ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS v OR COMMITTEES APPLICATION FORM Name of Advisory board applying for '--P Application Form must be typed or hand printed Name of Applicant: /0 A C .ant: Horne Address: City: GOA-)C-ok.6 State ZIP Home Phone: Work Phone: F0 0/ Z-9, Signature: Date: Personal Experiences,Skills,and Interests Education/Background: /,,P� Occupation/Employer Community Activities: 0V yl-eo--6 �' 'rrt/24>i j C_0--kt,5 4r, 4-_ Special interests: Information: 1. File completed application with Clerk of the Board.651 Pine Street,Room 106,Martinez, CA 94553. 2. Members of some advisory bodies may be required to file annual Conflict of Interest Statements. 3. Meetings of advisory bodies may be held in Martinez or in areas not accessible by public transportation. 4. Meetings may be held either in the evenings or during the day,usually once or twice a month. 5. Some boards assign members to subcommittees or workgroups requiring additional time. 6. If you wish you may attach your resume. STEPHEN W. DALE 'S ASSOCIATES Attorneys and Counselors at Law STEPHEN W.DALE&ASSOCIATES design estate plans centered around revocable living trusts coordinated with more sophisticated planning vehicles, such as'irrevocable life insurance trusts, charitable remainder trusts,qualified personal residence trusts, and family limited partnerships. Stephen W. Dale received his Law Degree from Armstrong Law School and is scheduled to complete his LL.M. in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law in the spring of 2000. He has been a member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys since 1992,and since becoming a member has focused exclusively in Trust and Estate Planning as well as Trust Administration. The law firm is dedicated to providing top quality estate planning to clients by working cooperatively with the clients tax,financial and insurance professionals. I&Dale regularly teaches continuing education courses accredited by the California Department of Insurance on Estate Planning, Special Needs Trusts,and Insurance Trusts. A major focus of IS&Dale's practice has been the unique needs of persons with disabilities and the elderly. His interest in this specialized field began in 1972 when he became a licensed psychiatric nurse. He worked for the next 17 years in State Hospitals and community programs caring for psychiatric patients,persons with severe developmental disabilities and the elderly. He regularly teaches courses to the public,financial professionals,and other attorneys on Special Needs Trust and trust administration with a special emphasis on achieving independence while maintaining essential government benefits.He also provides trustee classes to his clients on how to administer Special Needs Trusts. Memberships California State Bar National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Mount Diablo Estate Planning Counsel Mount'Diablo Life Underwriteit Aswociittion Board of Directors of Contra Costa County Independent Living Resource Center Contra Costa County Bar Association California State Bar Taxation Section 1901 01yWic Boulevard,Suite 230,Walnut Creek,California 94596-Voice.925.280.0172-Fax:925.280.0177 www.achievingindependenoexotu Member,National Network ofEstate Planning Attorneys FEB-10-2003 16:06 GJ1tC-W/DDC 510 374 3693 h'.1o;e HEALTH S€VKIFS utxeer IN w Wtmoft Br.ut4NE& tyl.D— ,•, -a•'' PUBLIC HEALTH Pveuc Ht^1X+ DAICT+oa CONTRA DV/ELtJPlrtEtJ'rl►:L ILITIES COUNCIL 2801 Robert Millar Drive HEALTH SERVICES Richmond.California 94M Ph(510)37"665 fax(510)374.3893 December 9,2002 Julie Enea, Senior Deputy County Administrator 651 Pure Street, Ila'floor Martinez,CA 94553 Dear Nis.Enea: The Developmental Disabilities Council of Contra Costa County is writing to submit the nomination of Heidi Spaulding to fill the vacancy of Mary Bid's position on Developmental Disabilities Area Board 5. Ms.Bid's term expires on December 31,2002. Ms.Spaulding's appointment was unanimously endorsed at the December 4,2002 Contra Costa County Developmental Disabilities Council's of Board of Director's meeting. Tire vacancy for this position was advertised in the Contra Costa County Times on October 7, 8, and 9a'2002. It was also submitted to the.County Board of Supervisors at tbat time.Ms. Spaulding's application was the only one received for this appointment. Ms.Spaulding is a primary consumer with a developmental disability who ctlrrutly serves on the Contra Costa County Developmental Disabilities Council Board of Directors. She is also the chairperson of the people's First Chapter of Contra Costa County, a self-advocacy,consumer driven group. Ms.Spaulding lives independently in the community with the assistance of an In- Home Support aide and aumds the ALWE Adult Day Program, a program that serves adults with severe physical disabilities. She is an excellent spokesperson for our field and the issues that our constituency live with on a day-ter-day basis. Area Board 5 will provide the necessary supports(i.e. assistance with transportation)to allow Ms.Spaulding to actively serve on its:Board of Directors. I have enclosed a copy of Ms. Spaulding's application for your review. If you have any questions regarding any of the above,please feel free to contact me at(510)374- 3665. We look forward to Ms.Spaulding's serving;our community on the Developmental Disabilities Area Board 5. Sincerely, l Itzacth Katz, orb Diana J Ex cutive Director orgeas cc. R.oc o Smith, Executive Lector I}eavelopmental Disabilities Area:Board 5. • COM COM Ccctwtut by Sub5t ce Abtuse Sv*n - Coit#<wm feWrPKV bkdw Sets= ' Contra Com Wrwnmennd Heim • cofttra Cc=H&ft Nin . Conn Cassa Sausd*,A MautitS ftoWm •Com Cw4 m&i alt t tt► + Canna COM Q81M Hetet • Camra COW 10gWW Mt"CattW * Cir n CM t*O Cotten bcc. 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