HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05212013 - SD.1RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE naming the new Behavioral Health Sober Living Transitional Housing the Gayle B. Uilkema House in
memory of the late District II Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, a former member of the Contra Costa Board of
Supervisors as recommended by the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board, Support4Recovery, and the
Behavioral Health Division.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The County Homeless program received funding through the State of CA Emergency Housing Assistance Program,
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, and County Health Services Dept. to support the conversation of 4639
Pacheco Blvd. in Martinez (former site of Discovery House) for sober living, transitional housing for the homeless.
The program will provide housing for up 12 individuals for up to two years, goal-oriented counseling, and recovery
support to homeless individuals recently graduated from residential and/or outpatient drug treatment so that they may
obtain the skills and resources necessary to maintain sobriety and transition back safely into the community.
The new Sober Living Transitional
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/21/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Fatima Matal Sol,
335-3307
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 21, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Fatima Matal Sol, D Gary, T Scott
SD.1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D.
Date:May 21, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Naming the New Behavioral Health Sober Living Transitional Housing After Supervisor Uilkema
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Housing is proposed to be named in memory of Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema who died on May 19, 2012. Supervisor
Uilkema was a tireless advocate for the needs of residents who suffer from substance use disorders. Naming the new
facility Gayle B. Uilkema House constitutes recognition of her strong support for alcohol and other drugs recovery
efforts within our county.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
Speakers: Harold Parsley, resident of Concord.