State Council on Developmental Disabilities Bay Area Office Community Outreach & Regional Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Networking 6:15-6:30 PM Meeting 6:30-9:00 PM This is a Teleconference and Zoom meeting only. Per Executive Order N-29-20, teleconferencing restrictions are waived during the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the public may participate telephonically or by Zoom from any location. Accessible formats of all agenda and materials can be found at least 10 days prior to the meeting at: www.scdd.ca.gov/bayarea/. Join by Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98342711076?pwd=eTlnTGEwWThVSmxOdFhUZkVCbVQrZz09 Meeting ID: 983 4271 1076, Passcode: 196594 Or by Telephone, US Toll-free: (877) 853-5257 or (888) 475-4499 Meeting ID: 983 4271 1076, Passcode: 196594 Collaboration is key! We invite members of the community to share input, issues and concerns. All are welcome. Featured this meeting: Recognizing and responding to domestic violence, member updates, and more. Information: Pursuant to Government Code Sections 11123.1 and 11125(f) and Executive Order N-29-20. Individuals with disabilities who require accessible alternative formats of the agenda and related materials and/or auxiliary aids/services to participate in this meeting should contact us at 510-286-0439 or [email protected], at least five business days prior to the meeting. Page 1 of 18 Consejo Estatal de Discapacidades del Desarrollo Alcance Comunitario & Reunión del Comité Asesor Regional Miércoles, 2 de diciembre de 2020 Oportunidad de red 6:15-6:30PM Reunion 6:30PM a 9:00PM Esta es solo una teleconferencia y una reunión de Zoom. De acuerdo con la Orden Ejecutiva N-29-20, las restricciones de teleconferencia no se aplican durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Los miembros del público pueden participar por teléfono o Zoom desde cualquier lugar. Los formatos accesibles para toda la agenda y los materiales se pueden encontrar al menos 10 días antes de la reunion a: www.scdd.ca.gov/bayarea/. ÚNETE POR ZOOM REUNIÓN: https://zoom.us/j/98342711076?pwd=eTlnTGEwWThVSmxOdFhUZkVCbVQrZz09 ID de la reunión: 983 4271 1076, Contraseña: 196594 O ÚNETE POR TELECONFERENCIA: (SOLO VOZ) Llamar al número: (877) 853-5257 or (888) 475-4499 ID de la reunión: 983 4271 1076, Contraseña: 196594 ¡La colaboración es clave! Invitamos a los miembros de la comunidad a compartir opiniones, problemas e inquietudes. Todos son bienvenidos. En esta reunión: Reconocer y responder a la violencia doméstica, actualizaciones de miembros y más. Información: En cumplimiento de las secciones 11123.1 y 11125(f) del Código de Gobierno y la Orden Ejecutiva N-29-20 las personas con discapacidades que requieran formatos alternativos accesibles de la agenda y materiales relacionados de la reunión y / o ayudas / servicios auxiliares para participar en esta reunión deben comunicarse al 510-286-0439 o [email protected] al menos 5 días hábiles antes de la reunión. Page 2 of 18 STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (SCDD) BAY AREA REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC) MEETING & COMMUNITY OUTREACH NOTICE & AGENDA* Date Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Time Networking 6:15pm – 6:30p, Meeting 6:30pm – 9:00pm Locations This is a teleconference and Zoom meeting only. There is no physical location being made available to the public. Per EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29- 20, teleconferencing restrictions are waived during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regional Advisory Committee members are not required to list their remote locations. Members of the public may participate telephonically or by Zoom from any location. Accessible formats of all agenda and materials can be found at least 10 days prior to the meeting at www.scdd.ca.gov/bayarea/. This meeting will be live captioned. Join by Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98342711076?pwd=eTlnTGEwWThVSmxOdFhUZkVCbVQrZz09 Meeting ID: 983 4271 1076, Passcode: 196594 Or by Telephone, US Toll-free: (877) 853-5257 or (888) 475-4499 Meeting ID: 983 4271 1076, Passcode: 196594 Page 3 of 18 For more information, contact the State Council on Developmental Disabilities Bay Area Regional Office, 510-286-0439 or [email protected]. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 11123.1 and 11125(f) and Executive Order N-29-20 (Executive Order can be found by typing https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp- content/uploads/2020/03/3.17.20-N-29-20-EO.pdf into your web browser), individuals with disabilities who require accessible alternative formats of the agenda and related meeting materials and/or auxiliary aids/services to participate in this meeting should contact 510-286- 0439 or email [email protected], at least 5 (five) business days prior to the meeting. Page 4 of 18 6:30p Call to Order Introductions / Establishment of Quorum Bittner 6:35p Approval of the September 2020 Meeting Minutes Bittner 6:40p Public Comment An invitation to provide the public an opportunity to comment and/or present information to the Committee on any matter that is not on the agenda. Each public member has up to 3 minutes to speak. Written requests will be considered first. The Committee will provide a public comment period not to exceed 5 minutes total for all public comments prior to action on any agenda item. 6:55p An Overview on Domestic Violence: Recognizing, Responding, and Resources Giguiere Hear a presentation and engage in discussion with Inspector Greg Giguiere, of the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office, on domestic violence. Learn how to spot it, how to respond to it, and learn about resources to help yourself or others. 7:40p Legislative Office and/or SCDD Comments on Domestic Violence Nicholau An invitation for legislative offices in attendance to provide brief statements, comments or updates, and/or for additional domestic violence information from the SCDD Bay Area Office. Page 5 of 18 7:50p Member Reports: SCDD Bay Area Regional Advisory Committee & SCDD Councilmembers Bittner Hear updates from RAC members and Councilmembers on their regional and statewide advocacy work, and their priorities. 8:25p Reports Bittner • Regional Center Reports • County Developmental Disabilities Councils Reports • People First Report 8:50p Other Announcements & Agenda Items for Future Meetings An opportunity of members of the community to bring up ideas, needs, issues and concerns. 9:00p Meeting Adjourned Bittner *All times indicated, and the order of business are approximate and subject to change. Any agenda items have the potential to be brought for a vote. State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Bay Area Regional Office. 515 Clay St. Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94612. Phone: 510.286.0439. Website: www.scdd.ca.gov Page 6 of 18 State Council on Developmental Disabilities Bay Area Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting September 30, 2020 Minutes DRAFT Due to Shelter-In-Place order this meeting was done through Zoom (video call or call-in only). Link: https://zoom.us/j/97197222896?pwd=MndVVzFGZFhyZ3V6aUZVOEt0YnNVdz09 Meeting ID: 971 9722 2896 Password: 404965 Committee Members Attending through Zoom: Sascha Bittner, Francisco Garcia, Elizabeth Grigsby, John Marble, Dianne Millner, Pam Perls, Kate Rauch, Marla Silversmith State Council Members Attending through Zoom: Francis Lau Committee Members Absent: Christina Lasson, Regina Woodliff Guests Attending through Zoom: Assemblymember Kansen Chu, Assemblymember Jim Frazier, Assemblymember Phil Ting, Joan Lubamersky (Assemblymember Mark Levine’s Office), Emily Owen (Representative Jerry McNerney’s Office), Zahra Hajee (Senator Scott Wiener’s Office), Charles Dulac (Assemblymember Jim Frazier’s Office), Uche Uwahemu (Assemblymember Buffy Wicks’ Office), Mark Chekal (Assemblymember Phil Ting’s Office), Leslie Bulbuk (Assemblymember Marc Berman’s Office), Veronica Bethel Parker (Senator Bill Dodd’s Office), Ben Chen (Alameda County DD Council), Vi Ibarra (Contra Costa DD Council), Lisa Kleinbub (Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB), Eric Zigman (Golden Gate Regional Center GGRC), Christian McMahon (The ARC of California), Fred Nisen (Disability Rights California (DRC)), Alyssa Hopper (DRC), Sara Desumala, Patrick McKay, Shawn Costello, Angel Lara, Janet Cooper, Florence Wong, Angel Ng, O-Ana, Rachel, Angel (no last name), Staff: Sheraden Nicholau, Angel Marshall, and Valerie Buell Staff on Phone: Tania Morawiec CART/Captioners: Diana Brandin, LG, and Patricia 6:30p Call to order/Introductions • Sheraden Nicholau read housekeeping reminders for the meeting, giving an overview of Zoom functions and time limits. • Assemblymember Kansen Chu introduced himself and shared this may be his last meeting with us as an Assemblymember. He shared that is coming home to run for County Supervisor, recognized the work of Assemblymembers Frazier and Ting for fighting to restore funding to the disability community, and reminded everyone the deadline to participate in the Census has been extended to October 5, 2020. • Assemblymember Jim Frazier thanked everyone for their service for the Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD) population and the members of the population for their perseverance and patience during these times with COVID, the wildfires, and more. He is here in his capacity as the chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and shared he had outstanding support with Assemblymember Chu at his side supporting the population. • Tania Morawiec, the State Council’s new Deputy Director of Planning and Regional Operations, introduced herself and shared a brief history of her career before joining the State Council. • Veronica Parker from Senator Bill Dodd’s Office introduced herself and apologized on his behalf. Due to the fires occurring on Sonoma and the Santa Rosa Area, he is busy there and will not be able to join us this evening. She is attending in his place. 1 Page 7 of 18 • Assemblymember Phil Ting introduced himself and commented on the honor of working with his colleagues Asm. Frazier and Asm. Chu and their focus on IDD advocacy. 6:42p Approval of Meeting Minutes for June 24, 2020: Moved: Elizabeth Grigsby Seconded: Marla Silversmith Roll Call Vote: All Ayes 6:47p Public Comments: • Veronica Parker from Senator Bill Dodd’s Office o Last RAC meeting she learned community members have an interest in internships in elective office.