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• Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda a. Minutes The Board considered approval of the minutes from November 13, 20, December 3, 2012 and February 1, 2013 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. Commissioner Price acknowledged the quality of the minutes of the retreat and the quick turnaround and she thanked Donna S. Baker and the facilitator, Ms Cynthia Brown. A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the minutes from November 13, 20, December 3, 2012 and February 1, 2013 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 6. Public Hearings a. Senior Care of Orange County, Inc. — Lease Agreement The Board conducted a statutorily required public hearing and considered approval of a resolution authorizing a lease agreement with Senior Care of Orange County, Inc. ("SC of OC") and authorized the Chair to sign. John Roberts said this lease agreement is needed because in the past Orange County has had too much control over this non-profit organization. It is suggested that changes take place to get the organization more at arms' length, including Orange County leasing the space to Senior Care of Orange County with a $1 per year, five year term renewable lease. Commissioner Gordon commented that on page 10 in the second paragraph, there are some typos in lease. She said this lease is a step forward. Chair of the Senior Care of Orange County Board, Mary Ann Peter gave some background on this organization. She said that Senior Care was incorporated in March of 2004 to take over the operation of the Central Orange Adult Day Program. The organization moved to its current location in 2009. The mission of the program is to promote personal independence and health; maintain social, physical and emotional well-being; and to provide the opportunity for these adults to stay connected with peers and community. This is the only day health program in Orange County and has served 175 frail and disabled adults. She said the need for the program is growing. She said funding is primarily through the Veteran's Administration, as well as Elder Care Respite, grants, sliding scale, private pay, and long term care. She said the organization is thankful for their facility. Commissioner Dorosin asked John Roberts if there is a list of default conditions in the lease, or any designation regarding what happens if the organization loses non-profit status, or decides to dissolve. John Roberts said section 19 gives stipulations regarding default. He said it may or may not address non-profit status, and he will have to review it again. He said there is a stipulation in the by-laws that requires the property to go back to Orange County or a similar organization within Orange County if the current entity dissolves. Chair Jacobs said that when the senior center was designed, it was designed for this primary function. He expressed appreciation for the service and a desire to continue to maintain a strong relationship with Orange Senior Care.