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San Andreas Regional Center
Board of Directors Meeting
Meeting Notice/Agenda
Date: Monday , June 21st, 2010 Location: San Andreas Regional Center
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Campbell Office, Rooms 34 & 35
300 Orchard City Drive, Suite 170
Campbell, CA. 95008
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Personnel Issue
6:00 p.m.
**Dinner will be served
AGENDA
7:00 - 7:02 I. Call to Order & Introduction. . . .Lori Moorhead, Vice President
7:02 - 7:05 II. Vision Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yoshiharu Kuroiwa
7:05 - 7:09 III. Approval of Minutes
1. Board Meeting Minutes (5/17/10)
2. Service Provider Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (5/26/10)
3. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes (6/1/10)
4. Board Development Committee Meeting Minutes (6/1/10)
5. People’s Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (5/19, 5/24,
6/7, 6/9, 6/14, 6/16/10)
6. Quality Assurance Advisory Committee (6/8/10)
7. Fiscal Committee Meeting Minutes (6/9/10)
7:09 - 7:20 IV. Area Board Report - Ms. Jane Lefferdink (Executive Director)
7:20 - 7:55 V. Executive Director’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santi J. Rogers
1. Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget Update
Note: Time is allowed for public input on all agenda items prior to board action on that item. Time is also
allowed for public input on any issue not included on the agenda. (Welfare and Institutions Code Section
4116). People wishing to give input are invited to use the lectern or remain at their seats while speaking.
7:55 - 8:20 VI. President’s Report
1. State of the State
2. Board Strategic Planning Session - September 11, 2010
8:20 - 8:45 VII. Committee Reports
1. Fiscal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betsy Warner
2. Board Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Toren
ACTION: Recommendation to approve Ms. Barbara Altmann to
serve her first two-year term on the Board of Directors representing
the community At-large.
ACTION: Recommendation to approve the revisions made to Sec-
tion 3.2 of the San Andreas Regional Center bylaws to establish con-
sistency with the Lanterman Disabilities Act’s guidelines relative to
the term in office of Board members.
3. People’s Advisory Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Forderer
4. Quality Assurance Advisory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Gonzalez
5. Service Provider Advisory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rex Zimmerman
6. Program Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stan Cook
7. Housing Choices Coalition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betsy Warner
8. Property Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Toren
8:45 - 8:50 VIII. Public Comment
8:50 - 8:55 IX. Board Comment
8:55 - 9:00 X. Announcements
9:00 XI. Adjournment
SAN ANDREAS REGIONAL CENTER
Board of Directors Meeting
St. John Episcopal Church - Aptos
May 17, 2010
Presiding: Ms. Lori Moorhead
Board Members Present: Stanley Cook David Forderer
Mary Gonzalez Lisa Lopez
Kris Peterson Jeffrey Post
Ken Toren Yessica Vega-Rincón
Betsy Warner Harvey Wolfe
Board Members Absent: Haru Kuroiwa Rex Zimmerman
Staff Present: Gina Fiallos Greg House
Mimi Kinderlehrer Jacques Maitre
Gary Peterson Oscar Torres
Elizabeth Hurt
Community Present: Tom Bello Melisa Compton
Jane Lefferdink Andy Pereira
Lee Sturtevant Peter Szego
CALL TO ORDER
Board President, Ms. Lori Moorhead, called to order the regularly scheduled business
meeting of San Andreas Regional Center at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Moorhead called attention to
the note on the agenda stating that time is allowed for public input on any issue not
included on the agenda (Welfare and Institutions Code Section 4116). Self introductions
were made and the vision statement was read by Board member Ms. Mary Gonzalez.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/S/C The Board moved to approve the following meeting minutes as presented.
(Forderer/Peterson) All in favor. Motion carried.
1. Board Meeting Minutes (4/19/10)
2. Program Policy Committee Meeting Minutes (4/19/10)
3. Service Provider Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (4/19/10)
4. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes (5/4/10)
5. Board Development Committee Meeting Minutes (5/4/10)
6. People’s Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (4/26, 5/3, 5/10,
5/12/10)
7. Quality Assurance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (5/11/10)
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8. Fiscal Committee Meeting Minutes (5/12/10)
Area Board Report – Ms. Jane Lefferdink (Executive Director)
Area Developmental Disabilities Board VII Executive Director, Ms. Jane Lefferdink,
reported the progress made on Area Boards’ strategic planning. Ms. Lefferdink
indicated that a drafted plan will be posted on their website in the month of June so that
community members can review it and submit any feedback. Additionally, Ms.
Lefferdink informed Board members that the Quality Assurance project is well
underway. Furthermore, Area Board VII will be working with Santa Cruz County in
major issues having to do with the County Office of Education and their ability to meet
resolutions agreed upon in Individualized Education Programs (EIP). Area Board VII is
also working on addressing housing issues in the San Benito County.
The Rights under the Lanterman Act by Jacques Maitre
Intake District Manager, Mr. Jacques Maitre, offered a thorough presentation on the
rights of persons with developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Developmental
Disabilities Act (Lanterman Act).
There was an opportunity for Board Members to have their questions answered by Mr.
Maitre.
Executive Director’s Report
May Revision of Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget
Executive Director, Mr. Santi J. Rogers, referred everyone to an article posted on
today’s Mercury News relative to the state of the California Budget. Mr. Rogers
reported that the State of California might reach a deficit of $21 billion. Mr. Rogers
stated that the State of California’s Legislative Analyst, Mr. Mark Taylor, will be
releasing his overview of the May revision of the budget for Fiscal Year 2010-2011within
the next week or so. Governor’s May Revision of the Budget contained an additional
1.25% rate reduction in POS, which will be added to the 3% existing reduction.
Additionally, Mr. Rogers indicated that San Andres Regional Center might experience a
reduction in its base allocation due to a decrease in the projected growth for the current
year.
Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center
Executive Director, Mr. Santi J. Rogers, reported that the closure of Lanterman
Developmental Center will be driven by the achievement of appropriate placement of all
its residents. This closure plan will count with sufficient funds from the California State
Budget.
President’s Report
Legislative Breakfast Update
Board President, Ms. Lori Moorhead, reported that the two Legislative Breakfast events,
which were sponsored by the Service Provider Advisory Committee, were very
successful. The new event format implemented at the San José site was very effective
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as it incorporated community’s input and direct interaction with local legislators.
Current Year 2009-2010 Statewide Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
Budget Update - done
Executive Director, Mr. Santi J. Rogers, offered a brief update on the current cash flow
issues DDS is tackling.
Memorial for Erik Lippmann
Director of Consumer Services, Ms. Gina Fiallos, updated everyone on some of the
specifics related to the recent tragic death of an individual served in the south counties.
In his honor, San Andreas Regional Center is planning to plant a tree in a public park in
Santa Cruz sometime in the near future.
Additionally, Ms. Fiallos provided information about an individual, also from the south
counties, who went missing for seven days and was found diseased in Salinas. His
death was ruled accidental by the Monterey County Coroner’s Office. A memorial has
been planned in his honor for this coming Thursday.
Board members and all attendees held a few minutes of silence in honor of both
individuals.
Board member Mr. Ken Toren would like to follow up with San Andreas Regional Center
regarding the current efforts being implemented to prevent circumstances that would
lead to these types of deaths, if at all possible.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FISCAL COMMITTEE
Board member Ms. Betsy Warner reported that this month’s Fiscal Committee meeting
minutes indicate that San Andreas Regional Center is currently projecting a deficit of
$19 million.
Director of Administrative Services, Mr. Greg House, indicated that DDS will be
allocating additional money in the A-5 allocation but that the deficit can be carried for
two years until it gets resolved. San Andreas Regional Center is still carrying a deficit
from FY 2008-2009.
Ms. Warner indicated the need to approve the establishment of a line of credit for $18
million with our bank in order to be able to cover future claims.
A motion was made to approve the Board resolution to authorize the
establishment of a line of credit for $18million with Comerica Bank to cover
future claims. (Forderer/Wolfe). Discussion took place to clarify specific
circumstances that lead to the need for the line of credit. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Discussion offered by Director of Administrative Services, Mr. Greg House. Mr. House
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reported that the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is dealing with some
cash issues after losing $130 million. Because of this reduction in DDS’s budget,
regional centers have only been receiving the federal portion of the claims; the general
fund portion of the claims has not been received. Consequently, regional centers are
having cash flow challenges and are being obligated to set up lines of credit to cover
claims until DDS is able to resolve their funding issues.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Chairperson, Mr. Ken Toren, reported that the committee identified additional education
topics for the next few months. Committee welcomes Ms. Lee Sturtevant who was
interviewed this month for current Board vacancies. The committee also reviewed a
number of membership applications that were submitted recently and interviewed three
potential candidates this month. The committee has a recommendation to fill the
current At-large vacancy and will be making additional recommendations on at least one
of the two other vacancies within the next month.
A motion was made to recommend the re-election of Ms. Esther Fan to
serve her first two-year term on the San Andreas Regional Center Board of
Directors representing the community At-large. (Vega-Rincón/Forderer)
All in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. Toren reminded everyone to review the revisions made to the bylaws relative to
terms of office. The committee is currently processing the Executive Directors
evaluation for 2009-2010.
PEOPLE’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)
Board member Mr. David Forderer reported that the North Santa Clara People’s
Advisory Committee (North Santa Clara PAC) information is in this month’s packet.
QUALITY ASSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Committee Chair, Ms. Mary Gonzalez, reported a summary of the activities of the QA
Advisory Committee. Handouts were distributed.
SERVICE PROVIDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
No report.
PROGRAM POLICY COMMITTEE
Chairperson Mr. Stanley Cook reported that the committee met last month to make
some revisions to three policies. The changes made need Board approval at tonight’s
meeting.
A motion was made to approve the revisions made to the Parenting Skills
policy, which will be sent to the Department of Developmental Services for
final approval. (Warner/Peterson) All in favor. Motion carried.
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A motion was made to approve the changes made to the Prenatal
Diagnostic Services policy, which will be sent to the Department of
Developmental Services for final approval. (Wolfe/Toren). All in favor.
Motion carried.
A motion was made to approve the changes made to the
Psychotherapeutic Medication policy, which will be sent to the Department
of Developmental Services for final approval. (Peterson/Wolfe). All in favor.
Motion carried.
HOUSING CHOICES COALITION (HCC)
Board member Ms. Betsy Warner reported that HCC will meet on Wednesday.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Lead person, Mr. Ken Toren, informed Board members that staff is currently working on
the terms of the current building lease with the property owner of the Campbell building.
Mr. Greg House reported that there has been a lease extension offered which includes
a reduction in the monthly rent. Mr. Toren indicated that this might be the right time to
look into other properties to plan for future growth and expansion.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
BOARD COMMENT
There were no Board comments.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Board member Mr. David Forderer reported that he will be participating in an interview
this coming Friday.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 8:59 p.m. (Peterson/Lopez). All in favor.
Motion carried.
Recording Secretary, Ms. Carmen van Gastel
Submitted by,
Ms. Yessica Vega-Rincón
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