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Approve the Solano Children’s Alliance (SCA) membership appointment of Toni Dumont for the category of community based organization representative and alternate member appointments of Alaina Starr, alternate for Toni Dumont; Kelly Dwyer, alternate for County Board of Supervisors; and Angel Aguilar, alternate for Solano County District Attorney, to serve two year terms expiring June 6, 2019
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No __X_
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No __X_
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
First 5 Solano/County Administrator’s Office recommends the Solano County Board of Supervisors approve the Solano Children’s Alliance (SCA) membership appointment, and alternate appointments:
1. Toni Dumont
2. Alaina Starr (alternate for Toni Dumont)
3. Kelly Dwyer (alternate for Monica Brown)
4. Angel Aguilar (alternate for Sharon S. Henry)
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The multidisciplinary Solano Children’s Alliance was established in 1982 to advise and educate the Board of Supervisors on children’s issues. The Alliance consists of 20 voting members recommended by the Alliance Executive Committee and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
This agenda item brings forward one member for appointment: Toni Dumont from Safequest Solano for the category of Community Based Organization that Provides Services to Families and Youth. In addition, this agenda item brings forward three alternates for appointment: Alaina Starr, alternate for Toni Dumont, for the category of Community Based Organization that Provides Services to Families and Youth; Kelly Dwyer, alternate for Monica Brown, County Board of Supervisors, and Angel Aguilar, alternate for Sharon S. Henry, Solano County District Attorney’s Office.
The proposed appointment and alternates are included in the Proposed Membership Roster (Attachment A).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact for this decision; approval will assist the SCA to reach a quorum to conduct their business and mission.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to appoint the applicants. However, this is not recommended as the applicants have been brought forward in accordance with the approved by-laws, have demonstrated an interest in the welfare of children in Solano County, and are prepared to dedicate their time to the Solano Children’s Alliance.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Department of Health and Social Services, First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission, The Children’s Network, Planned Parenthood, Solano County Office of Education, District Attorney, Children’s Nurturing Project, Child Support Services, Vacaville Police Department, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, Vallejo City Unified School District, Aldea Children & Family Services, Solano Children and Family Services, EMQ Families First, Parents by Choice, Child Start, Inc. and Regional Center have been involved in recommending these appointments.