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,� ' Thursday, November 21, 2019
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Human Services Commission was held on Thursday,
November 21, 2019, in the Human Services Commission Council Chamber.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.. by Commission Vice Chair Shaun Costello. The
pledge of allegiance was recited by those present at the meeting.
Attendee Name Title Status
Alan Brown Commission Chair Absent
Janet Songey Commissioner Present
Shawn Costello Commissioner Vice Chair Present
Ankita Sharma Commissioner Present
Candy Velasco Commissioner I Present
Michael McCorriston Alternate Commissioner Present
Nelia Soares Alternate Commissioner Present
3. Oral Communications
3.1. Public Comment
No public comments were made.
3.2 Easterseals Bay Area Informational Presentation
Abigail Guerdat and Zach Lupton with Easterseals Bay Area gave an informational
presentation.
Ms. Guerdat shared a brief history of Easterseals Northern California and provided an
overview of their services for the adult day program known as Kaleidoscope Community
Adult Program (KCAP).
Mr. Lupton answered some questions from commissioners and Cmr. Costello thanked
Ms. Guerdat and Mr. Lupton for their presentation.
4. Consent Calendar
4.1. Approve the March 28, 2019 and July 25, 2019 meeting minutes.
On a motion by Commissioner Songey and seconded by Commissioner Velasco, the Human
Services Commission took the following action:
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
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MOVED BY: Songey
SECOND: Velasco
AYES: Shawn Costello, Ankita Sharma, Janet Songey, Candy Velasco
ABSENT: Alan Brown
5. Public Hearing
None.
6. Unfinished Business
None.
7. New Business
None.
8. Commissioner's Reports
Cmr. Songey reported that she is chair of the Tri-Valley Community Outreach Program
and participated in their eighth annual Thanksgiving dinner.
Cmr. Costello reported that he went to Sacramento on November 5th and 6th to attend
the Consumer Advisory Committee of the California Department of Developmental
Services meeting.
Cmr. Velasco shared her interaction with Open Heart Kitchen's Meals on Wheels
program.
Cmr. Sharma volunteered for the Assistance League of Amador Valley, a national
organization with a branch in the Tri Valley, which serves children to senior citizens.
Alternate Cmr. McCorriston introduced himself to the Commission.
Assistant Director Amaya expressed her excitement to hear that the commissioners are
visiting so many human services related facilities and are involved in various programs
in the Tri Valley and in Dublin. She reminded the Commission of its important role in the
grant program in the next couple of months.
Assistant Director Amaya introduced Shaun Chilkotowsky and Lauren Marriott who will
be the staff liaisons to the Commission moving forward.
9. Adjournment
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The meeting was adjourned by Cmr. Costello at 7:34 P.M.
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