Commission on Aging
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Agenda — 42 items
- 1 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS: The Commission meeting room will be open to the public. The meeting will be live-streamed via Zoom. By participating in this meeting, you acknowledge that you are being recorded. Members of the public may address the Commission in-person or via Zoom to make a public comment. The public should call into 530-621-7603 or 530-621-7610. The Meeting ID is 89712392866. Please note you will not be able to join the live-stream until the posted meeting start time. To observe the live stream of the Commission meeting go to https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/89712392866. If you are joining the meeting via Zoom and wish to make a comment on an item, press the "raise hand" button. If you are joining the meeting by phone, press *9 to indicate a desire to make a comment. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes. Although the County strives to offer remote participation, be advised that remote Zoom participation is provided for convenience only. In the event of a technological malfunction, the only assurance of live comments being received by the Commission is to attend in person. Except for a noticed teleconference meeting, the Commission reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access if there is a malfunction. If you choose not to observe the Commission meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment in writing. You are encouraged to submit your comment in writing by 4:00 PM on the day before the meeting to ensure the Commission has adequate time to review. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at edc.cob@edcgov.us. Your comment will be placed into the record and forwarded to Commission members.
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- 3 PROTOCOLS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
- 4 Public comment will be received at designated periods as called by the Commission Chair. Individuals will have three minutes to address the Commission. Except with the consent of the Commission, individuals shall be allowed to speak to an item only once. It is the intent of the Commission to have additional flexibility depending upon the nature of the issue. Individual Commission members may ask clarifying questions but will not engage in substantive dialogue with persons providing input to the Commission. If a person providing input to the Commission creates a disruption by refusing to follow Commission guidelines, the Commission Chair may take the following actions: Step 1. Request the person adhere to Commission guidelines. If the person refuses, the Commission Chair may turn off the speaker’s microphone. Step 2. If the disruption continues, the Commission Chair may order a recess of the Commission meeting. Step 3. If the disruption continues, the Commission Chair may order the removal of the person from the Commission meeting.
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- 6 CALL TO ORDER/SALUTE TO THE FLAG/ROLL CALL
- 7 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
- 8 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 9 The Commission may make any necessary additions, deletions or corrections to the agenda including moving items to or from the Consent Calendar and adopt the agenda and the Consent Calendar with one single vote. A Commission member may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and separate Commission action. At the appropriate time as called by the Commission Chair, members of the public may make a comment on matters on the Consent Calendar prior to Commission action.
- 1. The Commission on Aging to review and approve the June 18, 2026 Commission on Aging Minutes.
- 11 END CONSENT CALENDAR
- 12 AREA AGENCY ON AGING EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: DEBBIE JOHNSTON, OMBUDSMAN
- 13 GUEST SPEAKERS: SIMON BROWN, INVESTIGATOR AND DOUGLAS FRANSHAM, DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY, DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
- 2. The Commission on Aging will receive a presentation from the District Attorney's Office regarding Scams.
- 15 CHAIRPERSON AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS: This is an opportunity for Board and City Appointed Commissioners to provide short informational updates on matters of commission concern.
- 16 AREA AGENCY ON AGING REPORT
- 17 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT
- 18 COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 19 Executive Committee
- 20 Policy & Legislation Committee
- 21 Triple-A Council of California (TACC)
- 22 Revenue Generating for Older Adult Services Ad Hoc Committee
- 23 Bylaws and Policies & Procedures Ad Hoc Committee
- 24 Ad Hoc Committee to Develop Outreach Curriculum and Develop Materials Including Information on Scams
- 25 Ad Hoc Membership Committee
- 26 Ad Hoc Committee to Focus on 2027/2028 Budget Items, Monitor Existing Older Adult Services Program and Advocate for Mitigation of Proposed Budget Cuts.
- 27 COMMISSION REPORTS
- 28 Outreach and Events
- 29 Outreach and Financial Issues
- 30 Housing for Seniors
- 31 South Lake Tahoe
- 32 Behavioral Health Commission
- 33 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 3. The Commission on Aging will re-appoint Gail Lohmann to a three year term beginning on September 1, 2026 and ending on August 31, 2029.
- 4. The Commissioners who attended the El Dorado County Fair will provide an overview of their activities.
- 36 NEW BUSINESS
- 5. The Commission on Aging will appoint Lisbeth Powell as the Outreach and Event Coordinator. Lisbeth Powell will replace Julie Bauer in this position.
- 38 OPEN FORUM
- 39 Open Forum is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission on subject matter that is not on their meeting agenda and within their jurisdiction. Public comments during Open Forum are limited to three minutes per person. The Commission Chair may limit public comment during Open Forum.
- 40 TOPICS FOR NEXT MEETING/ACTION ITEMS
- 41 ADJOURN
- 42 Next Meeting: September 17, 2026 Large Conference Room, 3368 Sandy Way, South Lake Tahoe