Senior Affairs Commission

The San Bernardino County Senior Affairs Commission (SAC) serves as an advisory body and may make recommendations to the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and Department of Aging & Adult Services- Public Guardian (DAAS-PG) Director on policy matters related to the needs of senior citizens and the services available to meet those needs.

For information on how to apply to become a Senior Affairs Commissioner, please visit the San Bernardino County Boards, Commissions & Committees (BCC) page to complete an application. Applications are accepted continuously and appointed as seats become vacant. Visit the BCC Roster and select “Senior Affairs Commission” from the drop-down list to view board details and roster.

Please direct questions, comments and requests for archived agendas and minutes to the Clerk of the Commission at DAASSAC@hss.sbcounty.gov.

Legal Authority

Commission established on 7/2/73 by Ordinance No. 1827. Amended on 8/8/83 by Ordinance 2783; on 4/20/87 by Ordinance No. 3139; on 8/31/93 by Ordinance No. 3554; and on 8/12/03 by Ordinance No. 3897.

Helpful Links

Senior Affairs Commission Commissioner Information Sheet rev: 10.03.2023

Senior Affairs Commission Commissioner Roster rev: 04.08.2024

Senior Affairs Commission Handbook rev. 11.2015 (Under Revision)

San Bernardino County Handbook for BCC Members rev. 08.2021

San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Senior Affairs Commission Approved Bylaws

USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 rev: 12.2020

How to Attend General Session and All Standing Committee Meetings

All meetings are open to the public. Effective July 2023, all scheduled items will be heard at the San Bernardino County (SBC) Department of Aging & Adult Services-Public Guardian (DAAS-PG) East Valley Region/Administration, 784 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, California. Alternate locations for the public to address the Board by interactive video are available in the West Valley Region, 9445 Fairway View Place, Ste 110, Rancho Cucamonga, and in the Desert Region, 17270 Bear Valley Road, Ste 108, Victorville, California. NOTE: These alternate locations are being offered as a courtesy and may be closed due to inclement weather, if technology fails, or another unforeseen emergency. If the sites are closed, a notice will be posted by 9:00 a.m. the day of the meeting whenever feasible.

As part of an ongoing commitment to improved public access, all meetings are streamed; this public service is provided as a courtesy by the San Bernardino County Senior Affairs Commission and the Department of Aging & Adult Services-Public Guardian. Viewing meetings via the virtual access link will not provide viewers the ability to make Public Comment or interact with the meeting in progress. To stream live meetings, join virtually or by teleconference. NOTICE: Livestream/virtual access link will change to Microsoft Teams effective May 2024. Please see website, current agenda and/or email for updated access link.

Public Comment

This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission on matters within the Commission's jurisdiction. State law prohibits Commissioners from discussing or taking action on items not on the agenda. Public Comment can be submitted via email at DAASSAC@hss.sbcounty.gov. In the subject line, provide your full name and the words, "Public Comment". Comments are read for the record and are limited to three (3) minutes or less. Public comments do not have to be submitted in advance.

All meetings are open to the public. Effective July 2023, all scheduled items will be heard in the East Valley Region, San Bernardino County (SBC) Department of Aging & Adult Services-Public Guardian (DAAS-PG) Administration, 784 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, California. Alternate locations for the public to address the Board by interactive video are available in the West Valley Region, 9445 Fairway View Place, Ste 110, Rancho Cucamonga, and in the Desert Region, 17270 Bear Valley Road, Ste 108, Victorville, California. NOTE: These alternate locations are being offered as a courtesy and may be closed due to inclement weather, if technology fails, or other unforeseen emergency. If the sites are closed, a notice will be posted by 9:00 a.m. the day of the meeting whenever feasible.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations should be made by contacting the DAAS-PG Senior Affairs Commission at DAASSAC@hss.sbcounty.gov, or at (909) 891-3917 at least 72-hours prior to the meeting. Agendas are provided in 14-point font; meeting materials are available in an alternative format upon request.

THIS MEETING IS CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT.

Senior Affairs Commission Meeting - General Session

Chairperson	VACANT	Vice Chairperson	Commissioner Penny Shubnell
Current Agenda	April 17, 2024	*Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the next meeting.
Last Approved Meeting Minutes	February 21, 2024	*Minutes are posted after Committee approval. **The minutes of 03/20/24 will be posted after SAC approval on 04/17/2024
Meeting Series	The third Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting	April 17, 2024	1:00 - 3:00 pm (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time

Standing Committees

A. ACCESS COMMITTEE

Chairperson	Commissioner Dr. Deborah Nattress	Vice Chairperson	Vacant
Current Agenda	April 10, 2024	*Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the next meeting.
Meeting Series	The second Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting	May 8, 2024	11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time

B. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairperson	VACANT	Vice Chairperson	Commissioner Penny Shubnell
Current Agenda	April 10, 2024	*Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the next meeting.
Meeting Series	The second Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting	May 8, 2024	2:00 PM-3:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time

C. HEALTHY AGING COMMITTEE

Chairperson	Commissioner Penny Shubnell	Vice Chairperson	Commissioner Dr. Ben Jauregui
Current Agenda	April 17, 2024	*Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the next meeting.
Meeting Series	The third Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting	April 17, 2024	11:00 AM-12:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time

D. INTERGENERATIONAL COMMITTEE

Chairperson	Commissioner Susan Drake	Vice Chairperson	Vacant
Current Agenda	April 17, 2024	*Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the next meeting.
Meeting Series	The third Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting	April 17, 2024	10:00 AM-11:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time

E. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Chairperson	Commissioner Maricela Ferguson	Vice Chairperson	Vacant
Current Agenda	April 10, 2024	*Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the next meeting.
Meeting Series	The second Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting	May 8, 2024	1:00 PM-2:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time

F. NUTRITION COMMITTEE

Chairperson	Commissioner Gwen Alber	Vice Chairperson	Commissioner Sue Yoakum
Current Agenda	April 10, 2024	*Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the next meeting.
Meeting Series	The second Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting	May 8, 2024	10:00 AM-11:00 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time