CONTRA COSTA COUNTY  
Committee Meeting Minutes - Final  
Advisory Council on Aging  
12:30 PM  
Thursday, September 11, 2025  
500 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA  
Classroom  
Senior Mobility Action Council (SMAC) Transportation Committee  
https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/81323443518  
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS:  
The public may attend this meeting in person at the above location. The public may also attend this  
meeting remotely via webinar. Login information is provided above. ACOA members will also be  
participating from the following locations: 52 San Gregorio Ct., Danville, CA 94526 | 1954 Pomar Way,  
Walnut Creek, CA 94598 | 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA. 94563 | 2612 Roosevelt Ave., Richmond CA  
94804  
12:30 Call to Order: Candace Evans called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m.  
Welcome – Candace Evans, Chair, SMAC Workgroup  
Self-Introductions – all attendees  
Roll Call – Candace Evans  
Kevin Donovan, Riki Juster, Bryan Harris, Denise Kalm, Deanna  
Perry, and Candace Evans  
Present  
Elaine Welch  
Absent  
12:35 Approval June 2025 Minutes  
Motion:  
Second:  
Kalm  
Harris  
Aye:  
Donovan, Juster, Harris, Kalm, Perry, and Evans  
Absent:  
Result:  
Welch  
Passed  
SM 06.02.25 Draft Minutes  
SM 06.02.25 Draft Minutes  
25-3510  
Attachments:  
12:40 SMAC Events Discussion – Candace & Bryan  
> SMAC Senior Transportation Workshop  
- Candace and Bryan reviewed the SMAC Workshop Itinerary. The program will begin with  
remarks from public officials, followed by the Resource Workshop. SMAC Members were  
encouraged to participate in the welcoming remarks, and the group agreed that doors should open  
earlier to allow for a welcoming period before activities begin.  
- SMAC discussed adding a technology element to the Resource Workshop. While iPads  
cannot be provided, Bryan suggested setting up a technical assistance booth with volunteers to  
support older adults.  
- Vendor logistics still need clarification, including set-up, load-in/out, number of vendors,  
and tables.  
- Distribution of holiday boxes raised concerns about crowding, egress, and temperature-safe  
storage. Items include turkeys, chickens, hens, and eggs, which require coolers and will be heavy  
to carry. Boxes will be distributed at the end of the event and attendees will need to be informed  
to bring their own bags.  
- Candace and Bryan will solicit volunteers during the SMAC Update at the next ACOA  
General Meeting.  
SMAC WORKSHOP ITINERARY.docx  
25-3749  
SMAC WORKSHOP ITINERARY.docx  
Attachments:  
1:05 SMAC Draft Annual Report  
- Candace and Bryan presented the draft Annual Report. The group clarified the distinction  
between roster members (who count toward quorum) and participants (who may attend but do  
not affect quorum) and SMAC’s current participants.  
- Accomplishments and advocacy efforts were reviewed, along with discussion on the  
COVID-19 impact survey. AAA will print out surveys and bring prepaid envelopes to distribute  
at the November Transportation Workshop.  
- The group agreed on 2026 goals, which include hosting three informational workshops (in  
Lafayette, maybe Concord, and Antioch). Collaboration with Café Costa Sites was  
recommended, with Thomas serving as liaison.  
- Additional 2026 goals include scheduling five presentations, two of which will feature tech  
companies, and continuing to explore ride apps and transportation options for seniors.  
- SMAC requested that AAA will also report on relevant transportation updates from the MPA  
Steering Committee.  
DRAFT 2025 Annual Report  
DRAFT 2025 Annual Report  
25-3748  
Attachments:  
1:25 Break  
1:35 Program Updates  
- County Office of Emergency Services (Jennifer Cannon): No updates.  
- Tri Delta (DeAnna Perry): DeAnna announced that she will be longer with ECCTA in the  
near future but is open to continuing to participate in SMAC.  
- County Connection (Rosa Noya): Not present, therefore no update.  
- LaMorinda Spirit Van (Riki Juster): No updates.  
- Richmond ParaTransit (Bryan Harris): No updates.  
- WestCAT: Not present, therefore no update.  
- Mobility Matters (Elaine Welch): No updates.  
- West Contra Costa Transit Authority (Coire Reilly): Not present, therefore no update.  
- East Contra Costa Transit Authority: Not present, therefore no update.  
- Conservation and Development (Samantha Harris): No updates.  
1:50 Public Comment  
- None  
The next meeting is currently scheduled for October 6, 2025 1:00-2:30  
2:00 The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.  
For Additional Information Contact:  
Thomas Weisbrich at 925 655-0776 or tweisbrich@ehsd.cccounty.us