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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 the 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 the commission details and official 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: 1.21.2025

Senior Affairs Commission Commissioner Roster rev: 4.2.2025

Senior Affairs Commission Meeting Schedule and Live Stream Access Information rev: 1.21.2025

Senior Affairs Commission Handbook rev. 11.2015 (Under Revision)

San Bernardino County Handbook for BCC Members rev. 8.2021

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. 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 offered as a courtesy and may be closed due to inclement weather, if technology fails, or another unforeseen emergency. If the site(s) 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 live streamed; the San Bernardino County Seniior Affairs Commission and the Department of Aging & Adult Services-Public Guardian provide this publiic service. Viewing meetings via the virtual access link does not allow viewers to make Public Comments or interact with the meeting in progress.


Always verify current streaming access by visiting the SAC website. A Microsoft Teams account is not required to access this meeting. Microsoft Teams offers Windows, Apple, and Google meeting applications that make connecting easier. You can download them at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app#download-for-desktop.



PUBLIC COMMENT

The Public Comment period 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 Comments may be submitted via email to 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 minutes or less. Public comments do not have to be submitted in advance.



REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Requests for reasonable accommodations should be made by contacting the Senior Affairs Commission c/o DAAS-PG 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.


THESE MEETINGS ARE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT.



SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMISSION - GENERAL SESSION MEETING

Chairperson Commissioner Dr. Deborah "Debbie" Nattress Vice Chairperson Commissioner Craig Swanson
Secretary Anniebell "Annie" Perry
Current Agenda April 16, 2025 *Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the next meeting.
Last Approved Meeting Minutes February 19, 2025 *Minutes are posted after Committee approval. **The minutes of 07/17/2024 will be posted after SAC approval on 08/21/2024. "Note:There were no meetings in June of 2024"
Meeting Series The third Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting April 16, 2025 1:00 PM-3:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time

Accessing the live stream during the General Session:

To stream live meetings, join through your internet browser, use the Microsoft Teams Application or via teleconference.

  1. Internet Browser: Click, JOIN THE MEETING NOW.

  2. Open the Microsoft Teams Application on your computer, tablet, or smart phone, and enter:
    Meeting ID - 283 242 618 600 / Passcode - YVKKBb

  3. To join the meeting by teleconference (telephone only):
    Dial: +1-661-568-6806 / Phone Conference ID: 934 216 151#



SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMISSION STANDING COMMITTEES


A. ACCESS COMMITTEE MEETING

Chairperson Commissioner Craig Swanson Vice Chairperson Commissioner Isabel Bryan
Current Agenda April 9, 2025 *Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the next meeting.
Meeting Series The second Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting April 9, 2025  Note: There will be no Access Committee meeting in May of 2025. Regular series meetings will resume on June 11, 2025. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time

To stream live meetings, join through your internet browser, use the Microsoft Teams Application or via teleconference.

  1. Internet Browser: Click, JOIN THE MEETING NOW.

  2. Open the Microsoft Teams Application on your computer, tablet, or smart phone, and enter:
    Meeting ID - 267 420 176 122 / Passcode - p4EJna

  3. To join the meeting by teleconference (telephone only):
    Dial: +1-661-568-6806 / Phone Conference ID: 627 627 017#



B. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Chairperson Commissioner Dr. Deborah "Debbie" Nattress Vice Chairperson Commissioner Craig Swanson
Current Agenda April 9, 2025 *Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the next meeting.
Meeting Series The secondWednesday of every month.
Next Meeting June 11, 2025  Note: There will be no Executive Committee meeting in May of 2025. Regular series meetings will resume on June 11, 2025. 2:00 PM-3:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time

To stream live meetings, join through your internet browser, use the Microsoft Teams Application or via teleconference.

  1. Internet Browser: Click, JOIN THE MEETING NOW.

  2. Open the Microsoft Teams Application on your computer, tablet, or smart phone, and enter:
    Meeting ID - 225 872 103 091 / Passcode - GYE8dy

  3. To join the meeting by teleconference (telephone only):
    Dial: +1-661-568-6806 / Phone Conference ID: 549 032 185#



C. HEALTHY AGING COMMITTEE MEETING

Chairperson Commissioner Dr. Ben Jauregui Vice Chairperson Commissioner Billy Ferguson
Current Agenda April 16, 2025 *Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the next meeting.
Meeting Series The third Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting April 16, 2025 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time

To stream live meetings, join through your internet browser, use the Microsoft Teams Application or via teleconference.

  1. Internet Browser: Click, JOIN THE MEETING NOW.

  2. Open the Microsoft Teams Application on your computer, tablet, or smart phone, and enter:
    Meeting ID - 225 199 800 429 / Passcode - AgnV2R

  3. To join the meeting by teleconference (telephone only):
    Dial: +1-661-568-6806 / Phone Conference ID: 861 855 755#



D. INTERGENERATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING

Chairperson Commissioner Keith Stroup Vice Chairperson VACANT
Current Agenda April 16, 2025 *Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the next meeting.
Meeting Series The third Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting April 16, 2025 10:00 AM-11:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time

To stream live meetings, join through your internet browser, use the Microsoft Teams Application or via teleconference.

  1. Internet Browser: Click, JOIN THE MEETING NOW.

  2. Open the Microsoft Teams Application on your computer, tablet, or smart phone, and enter:
    Meeting ID - 234 174 589 915 / Passcode - vBrPwz

  3. To join the meeting by teleconference (telephone only):
    Dial: +1-661-568-6806 / Phone Conference ID: 905 696 13#



E. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Chairperson Commissioner Maricela Ferguson Vice Chairperson VACANT
Current Agenda April 9, 2025 *Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the next meeting.
Meeting Series The second Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting June 11, 2025  Note: There will be no Legislative Committee meeting in May of 2025. Regular series meetings will resume on June 11, 2025. 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time

To stream live meetings, join through your internet browser, use the Microsoft Teams Application or via teleconference.

  1. Internet Browser: Click, JOIN THE MEETING NOW.

  2. Open the Microsoft Teams Application on your computer, tablet, or smart phone, and enter:
    Meeting ID - 269 658 937 174 / Passcode - oWiV2z

  3. To join the meeting by teleconference (telephone only):
    Dial: +1-661-568-6806 / Phone Conference ID: 984 544 843#



F. NUTRITION COMMITTEE MEETING

Chairperson Commissioner Gwen Alber Vice Chairperson Commissioner Sue Yoakum
Current Agenda April 9, 2025 *Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the next meeting.
Meeting Series The second Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting June 11, 2025  Note: There will be no Nutrition Committee meeting in May of 2025. Regular series meetings will resume on June 11, 2025. 10:00 AM-11:00 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time

To stream live meetings, join through your internet browser, use the Microsoft Teams Application or via teleconference.

  1. Internet Browser: Click, JOIN THE MEETING NOW.

  2. Open the Microsoft Teams Application on your computer, tablet, or smart phone, and enter:
    Meeting ID - 292 572 797 616 / Passcode - LmH2FB

  3. To join the meeting by teleconference (telephone only):
    Dial: +1-661-568-6806 / Phone Conference ID: 825 372 37#


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