Item 1 – Welcome and Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 10:06 a.m. by Nisha Devi Rodrigo

Item 3 – Commission Discussion

Legacy Projects Update

Darcy Totten provided a high-level overview and summary of past discussions regarding potential Office of the First Partner programs to be transferred to the Commission, noting that many are possible if the Commission receives financial support.

Commissioners requested specific clarification on what the exact motions would be for the committee meeting to vote on, which began a collaborative discussion that resulted in breaking the single voting item into two separate motions for the same voting item.

Commissioner Greer shared concerns about the structure of the Commission, notably being subject to the Bagley-Keene requirements, not being conducive to maintaining relationships with the current donors and/or members of the Women’s Wealth Advisory Council.

Commissioner Rodrigo shared background that the council is not currently subject to Bagley-Keene requirements but shared that they are accustomed to collaborating with other state agencies and are highly invested in women and girls in California.

Motion: Commissioner Greer motions to approve the adoption of two Office of the First Partner legacy programs, the women’s wealth council and gender equity summit, subject to sufficient resources and ongoing discussions with the Office of First Partner. Commissioner Rodrigo seconds.

Motion passes.

Motion: Commissioner Rodrigo motions to approve granting staff authority to negotiate research contracts, subject to approval vote if over $250,000, in service of legacy projects; while keeping the Commission informed on a regular basis. Commissioner Greer seconds.

Motion Passes.

Strategic Planning Update

Darcy Totten updated the committee on the previously held strategic planning retreat, mentioning that an update has been sent to all Commissioners with new factual documentation derived from the retreat.

Review Commissioner Engagement Forms for Staff

Darcy Totten provided overview of the three Microsoft Teams forms, which are aimed at efficient operations and collaboration amongst Commissioners and Commission staff.

Onboarding

Darcy Totten provided overview that the first Commissioner onboard, for Commissioner Pellerin, has been completed. Max Macedo will be requesting additional onboarding meetings with members soon.

Item 4 – Advocacy Day Update

Darcy Totten provides update on the Advocacy Day 2027 funding materials that staff have built, requested support from Commissioners for fundraising efforts. Darcy shared an overview of the Commission’s current fundraising plans and efforts, noting a few potential locations which are dependent on fundraising. Invited Commissioners to reach out to collaborate on these efforts.

Item 5 – Year End Event and Projects Review

Cookbook

Updates postponed.

CalVet Hearing

Updates postponed.

First 5 Joint Commission Meeting

Updates postponed.

End of Year Reporting

Updates postponed.