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Approve the Solano Children’s Alliance membership reappointments of Juan Cisneros, Jane Johnson, Guadalupe Lopez, and Maurilio Leon for the terms of January 9, 2019 to January 9, 2023 and the reappointments of Debbie Peralez, Rafael Hernandez-Perez, and Angie Lopez as alternates for the terms of January 9, 2019 to January 9, 2023; and Approve the Solano Children’s Alliance membership appointments of Dr. Shandi Fuller, Julie Musto, and Joshua Mallory for the terms of January 9, 2019 to January 9, 2023 and the appointment of alternate Cindy Watson for the term of January 9, 2019 to January 9, 2023
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
First 5 Solano/County Administrator’s Office recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the Solano Children’s Alliance membership reappointments of Juan Cisneros, Jane Johnson, Guadalupe Lopez, and Maurilio Leon for the terms of January 9, 2019 to January 9, 2023 and the reappointments of Debbie Peralez (alternate for Juan Cisneros), Rafael Hernandez-Perez (alternate for Guadalupe Lopez), and Angie Lopez (alternate for Maurilio Leon) as alternates for the terms of January 9, 2019 to January 9, 2023; and Approve the Solano Children’s Alliance membership appointments of Dr. Shandi Fuller, Julie Musto, and Joshua Mallory for the terms of January 9, 2019 to January 9, 2023 and the appointment of alternate Cindy Watson (for Dr. Shandi Fuller) for the term of January 9, 2019 to January 9, 2023.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The multidisciplinary Solano Children’s Alliance (SCA) 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 item brings forward four member reappointments as recommended by the Alliance Executive Committee:
• Juan Cisneros, Family Community Partnership Director of Child Start, to the membership category of Community Based Organization that Provides Services to Families and Youth
• Jane Johnson, Executive Director of Child Haven, to the membership category of Community Based Organization that Provides Services to Families and Youth
• Guadalupe Lopez, Intake Department Manager with North Bay Regional Center, to the membership category of Regional Center
• Maurilio Leon, Chief Operating Officer, Community Housing Opportunities Corporation, to the membership category of Community Based Organization that ties to an Ethnic Community
This item also brings forward reappointments of three alternates. The proposed alternates and their membership categories are:
• Debbie Peralez, Executive Director at Child Start, for category of Community Based Organization that Provides Services to Families and Youth
• Rafael Hernandez-Perez, Early Intervention Case Management Supervisor, with North Bay Regional Center, to the category of Regional Center
• Angie Lopez, Special Projects Manager, Community Housing Opportunities Corporation, to the membership category of Community Based Organization that ties to an Ethnic Community
Appointments of three individuals are also included in this item:
• Dr. Shandi Fuller, Clinic Physician Supervisor, to the membership category of Solano County Health and Social Services
• Julie Musto, Supervising Deputy Probation Officer, to the category of Solano County Juvenile Probation Department
• Joshua Mallory, Parent/Consumer, to the membership category of Member-at-Large
Lastly, this item brings forward an appointment of one alternate:
• Cindy Watson, Nursing Services Director, to the membership category of Solano County Health and Social Services
The proposed appointments and reappointments are included in the Proposed Membership Roster (Attachment A).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact for this decision; approval will assist the Solano Children’s Alliance to reach a quorum to conduct their business. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2018/19 Adopted Budget.
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 Bylaws; 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:
The membership appointments and alternates have been reviewed and recommended by the Executive Committee of the SCA.