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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 08072001 - SD.2 R. ~' CONTRA FHS #3 ': • �.. _�,, .-` COSTA TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS G ''�" .:sr( `•'``' 'a' COUNTY FROM: Family & Human Services Committee DATE: August 7, 2001 SUBJECT: Juvenile Systems Planning Advisory Committee (JSPAC) SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION(S): ACCEPT the attached Annual Report submitted by the Juvenile Systems Planning Advisory Committee (JSPAC). CONCUR with the recommendation of the JSPAC that it continue in its present capacity and with the continued staffing support from the Probation Department. CONCUR with the recommendation that JSPAC continue its involvement in the Juvenile Hall construction project. APPOINT a member from each of the five supervisorial districts to serve on the JSPAC Committee by September 1, 2001. DIRECT the JSPAC to submit to the Family and Human Services Committee, by October 16, 2001, a list of recommended JSPAC members for adoption. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNAT!!E: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR—RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE —OTHER SIGNATURE(S): MARK DESAULNIER FEDERAL GLOVER ACTION OF BOARD ON 01 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A Y f UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ( TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ON MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact:Dorothy Sansoe,335-1009 �f cc: CAO ATTESTED Steve Batista JOH SWEETEN,CIfERK OF Chris Adams(via Probation) THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS A VNOAND Ci . STRATOR B�yDEPULY BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATION(S): On July 23, 2001, the Family and Human Services Committee considered a report from Chris Adams, Chair . JSPAC and Steve Bautista, County Probation Officer, on the history, accomplishments and future direction of the Juvenile Systems Planning Advisory Committee (JSPAC). In addition to reviewing the written report, Ms. Adams noted the exceptional success of the animals in the Tender Loving Care .Terry Star Kennel. Ms Adams also noted that heavy construction equipment appeared on the site of the new juvenile hall the day after the ground- breaking ceremonies ready to begin work immediately. Ms. Adams stressed the need for an updated list of JSPAC members and offered to provide to the committee a list of recommendations once each Board Member has selected a representative. Supervisors Federal Glover and Mark DeSaulnier thanked Ms. Adams and Mr. Batista for their efforts and requested them to report to the Board of Supervisors on the status of the JSPAC. 2 Contra Costa County 50 Douglas Drive Suite 201 JUVENILE SYSTEMS PLANNING Martinez, CA 94553 ADVISORY COMMITTEE (510) 313-41.52 . Chris Adams, Chair TO: Family & Human Services Committee DATE: July 17, 2001 FROM: Chris Adams, Co-Chair SUBJECT: JSPAC Annual Report Steven L. Bautista, Co-Chair RECOMMENDATIONS: For Fiscal Year 2001-2002 four recommendations are being submitted to the Family & Human Services Committee of the Board of Supervisors for Contra Costa County. 1. In light of the valuable history JSPAC has had with the Contra Costa County Juvenile Systems, it is being recommended that JSPAC continue in its present capacity and with the continued staffing of the Probation Department. 2. It is recommended that each Supervisor from the five supervisorial districts appoint a member from their constituency to serve on the JSPAC committee. It is requested that this appointment be made prior to September 1, 2001. 3. Chairpersons Chris Adams and Steve Bautista will submit to the Family & Human Services Committee by October 16 a list of JSPAC members. It is being recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt this list as Board appointed JSPAC members. 4. Inasmuch as JSPAC has been involved in the Juvenile Hall construction project since the early 1990's, it is being recommended that they continue to be involved in this project until its completion. ,ISPA.0 HISTORY: In 1992 the Board of Supervisors formed the Juvenile Hall Replacement Committee to advise the Board of Supervisors regarding the replacement or remodel of the County's antiquated juvenile hall. Appointees to this committee came from all parts of our County, forming a rather representative cross-section of private citizens, law enforcement and other County agencies. JSPAC Annual Report- 7/17/01 -Page 2 Since 1992 the original Juvenile Hall Replacement Committee has evolved to become the Juvenile Systems Planning Advisory Committee, better known as JSPAC, of today. Its concerns have expanded to include a continuum of care for minors who find themselves at risk in Contra Costa County. Many of the original Juvenile Hall Replacement Committee members have remained active in this committee since its inception. As we present today, we celebrate the inception of the groundbreaking construction for the new Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall. 2000-2001 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In May of 2000 the Frederica M. Edgar Transition Center was opened. This program is a transition between minors completing their program at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility and reintegration into the community. It is a day treatment program which accommodates 20 young men. To date,with the exception of three months,the program has remained at capacity since its opening. This program focuses on academics, employment and chemical free living. Contra Costa County was successful in applying for a construction grant to expand the Tamalpais living unit at the county juvenile detention facility. In July of 2000, the unit opened with its extended capacity to 30 individual rooms. The design and layout of this unit will complement the new juvenile hall facility. Because of the systems approach to juvenile issues in Contra Costa County, JSPAC has been instrumental in an advisory capacity to assist in the development of a spending plan through CPA 2000 which enabled the Probation Department to keep many of the components of the SafeFutures grant which is targeted to expire in September of 2001. These program components include the Summit boys' mental health treatment residential program. This program is a cooperative effort between Children's Mental Health, Contra Costa County Office of Education and the Probation Department. It accommodates 20 young men in a residential program which utilizes a rich mixture of Children's Mental Health, Education, and Probation. The Ranch Aftercare Program has not only been able to remain intact, but has been targeted for expansion by two deputies to increase the aftercare from 30 days to 60 days. The Volunteers in Probation (VIP) components funded under SafeFutures will continue to operate as set up under the SafeFutures grant. In December of 2000 the Chris Adams Girls' Center celebrated the opening of the Tender Loving Care Terry Starr Kennel. This kennel is part of the Chris Adams girls' residential program which introduces animal therapy as a component of treatment for young women in this program. Since its opening several discarded animals have been socialized and adopted out as a result of their socialization. Those who have viewed the program find it to be a very positive component of the treatment milieu. JSPAC Annual Report - 7/17/01 - Page 3 An accomplishment which often goes unnoticed is the ground work that is done in preparation of construction. Five community meetings were held during 2000-2001. JSPAC was represented very strongly at these community meetings. Their support assisted in changing the community's attitude toward the construction from a negative to a positive. Several requests were made at those community meetings by the citizenry which have since been adopted. The general attitude today is one of support rather than opposition. On May 8, 2001 Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, community members, County agencies, JSPAC, and Superior Court celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Juvenile Hall construction. A visit to the Juvenile Hall today will find heavy equipment at work building the facility which we hope to occupy in 30 months. On an annual basis a spending plan must be developed for the proposed expenditures of the TANF funds. JSPAC assisted in the development and adoption of a spending plan submitted to the County Board of Supervisors for adoption. This is an annual effort which JSPAC has been involved in since its inception in the mid-90's. DIRECTIONS FOR YEAR 2001-2002: In an endeavor to keep our continuum of care current, JSPAC, in conjunction with SafeFutures, will be participating in a day-long workshop to identify unaddressed needs and develop a plan to secure those services. The need for Bast County services continues to be an issue. JSPAC will continue to support the endeavor to develop these services. Currently the Probation Department has identified a potential location to open an office within the City of Antioch. JSPAC has identified the need for an updated kitchen and dining facility.at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility. As additional monies become available through State and Federal grants, JSPAC will assist in developing grant applications which hopefully will provide for a replacement building. CAJSB:ds JSPAC/2001 Report.01