HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12082015 - C.84RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Probation Officer, or his designee, to execute a contract containing mutual
indemnification language with Barry Krisberg, PHD, in an amount not to exceed $40,000 to provide expert review of
Juvenile Hall policies and procedures for the period of November 1, 2015 to October 31, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of $40,000 will be covered 100% by the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
In August 2013, Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the rights of
disabled persons, initiated a class-action lawsuit against Contra Costa County and the Contra Costa County Office of
Education. This lawsuit alleges that the Probation Department denied juveniles with disabilities educational services
required by federal law and challenges the use of room confinement as a disciplinary measure. The Probation
Department strongly disputes the allegations made in the complaint. However, the Department is aware of the
challenges it faces in disciplining Juvenile Hall residents while continuing to meet their educational needs
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/08/2015 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: Danielle Fokkema,
925-313-4195
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: December 8, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 84
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Philip F. Kader, County Probation Officer
Date:December 8, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Barry Krisberg PHD
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
and maintaining the safety and security of all of the juveniles housed at Juvenile Hall, the staff, and the facility itself.
As part of the settlement agreement, the County and DRA agreed to each select a subject matter expert to provided
expert review of the Juvenile Hall's policies and procedures. DRA selected Dr. Krisberg and their subject matter
expert.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will be in violation of the settlement agreement.