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AGENDA
Public Protection Committee
Supervisor John Gioia, Chair
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair
https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/86043547578 |
Call in: 888-278-0254, Conference code: 985922
11780 San Pablo Ave, Ste D, El Cerrito |
190 East 4th Street, Pittsburg
1:00 PMMonday, August 5, 2024
https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/86043547578
Call in: 888-278-0254, Conference code: 985922
The public may attend this meeting in person at either above location . The public may also
attend this meeting remotely via Zoom or call-in.
Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the
Committee.
1.Introductions
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers
may be limited to two (2) minutes).
3.CONSIDER accepting the Record of Action for the June 3, 2024 meeting of the
Public Protection Committee (PPC). (Enid Mendoza, PPC Staff)
24-2323
PPC Draft Record of Action - June 5, 2024Attachments:
4.CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Owen
Spishock to the Community-Based Organization Representative 2 seat on the
Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council for a two-year term, and provide further
direction to staff as necessary. (Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer)
24-2324
Attachment A - Recruitment Press Release.pdf (5_21_24).pdf
Attachment B - Applications.pdf (5_21_24).pdf
Attachment C-JJCC Applicants Summary March 14, 2024 .pdf
(5_21_24).pdf
Attachment D - JJCC Membership 5-14-24.pdf (5_21_24).pdf
Attachments:
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Public Protection Committee AGENDA August 5, 2024
5.CONSIDER receiving a report from the Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services
on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner .
(Rick Kovar, Emergency Services Manager; Beatriz Portillo, Sr. Emergency
Planning Coordinator)
24-2325
OES LHMP PPC PresentationAttachments:
The next meeting is currently scheduled for October 7, 2024.
Adjourn
General Information
This meeting provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend a the
meetings. Contact the staff person listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting. Any disclosable public
records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the County to a majority
of members of the Committee less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 1025
Escobar St., 4th Floor, Martinez, during normal business hours. Staff reports related to items on the agenda are
also accessible on line at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us.
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons who wish to address the Committee during public comment on matters within the jurisdiction of the
Committee that are not on the agenda, or who wish to comment with respect to an item on the agenda, may
comment in person, via Zoom, or via call-in. Those participating in person should offer comments when invited
by the Committee Chair. Those participating via Zoom should indicate they wish to speak by using the “raise
your hand” feature in the Zoom app. Those calling in should indicate they wish to speak by pushing *9 on their
phones.
Public comments generally will be limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. In the interest of facilitating the
business of the Board Committee, the total amount of time that a member of the public may use in addressing the
Board Committee on all agenda items is 10 minutes. Your patience is appreciated.
Public comments may also be submitted to Committee staff before the meeting by email or by voicemail.
Comments submitted by email or voicemail will be included in the record of the meeting but will not be read or
played aloud during the meeting.
For Additional Information Contact:
Enid Mendoza, Committee Staff
enid.mendoza@cao.cccounty.us
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Staff Report
1025 ESCOBAR STREET
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
File #:24-2323 Agenda Date:8/5/2024 Agenda #:3.
PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: June 3, 2024
Subject: Record of Action
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department: County Administrator’s Office
Presenter: Enid Mendoza, PPC Staff
Contact:Enid.Mendoza@cao.cccounty.us <mailto:Enid.Mendoza@cao.cccounty.us>, (925) 655-2075
Referral History:
County Ordinance requires that each County body keep a record of its meetings. Though the record need not be
verbatim, it must accurately reflect the agenda and the decisions made in the meeting.
Referral Update:
Attached for the Committee's consideration is the Record of Action for the Committee's June 3, 2024 meeting.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
APPROVE the Record of Action from the June 3, 2024, Public Protection Committee meeting.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Committee Meeting Minutes - Draft
Public Protection Committee
Supervisor John Gioia, Chair
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair
https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/86043547578 |
Call in: 888-278-0254, Conference code: 985922
1:00 PM 11780 San Pablo Ave, Ste D, El Cerrito
or
190 East 4th Street, Pittsburg
or
via zoom or call-in
Monday, June 3, 2024
https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/86043547578
Call in: 888-278-0254, Conference code: 985922
The public may attend this meeting in person at either above location . The public may also
attend this meeting remotely via Zoom or call-in.
Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the
Committee.
1.Introductions
Chair Gioia called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
John Gioia and Federal D. GloverPresent:
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not
on this agenda (speakers may be limited to two (2) minutes).
24-1575
Attachments:1 - Guaranteed Income Public Comment
2 - Guaranteed Income Public Comment
3 - Guaranteed Income Public Comment
4 - Guaranteed Income Public Comment
5 - Guaranteed Income Public Comment
6 - Guaranteed Income Public Comment
7 - Guaranteed Income Public Comment
8 - Guaranteed Income Public Comment
No one requested to speak during the public comment period.
3.CONSIDER accepting the Record of Action for the May 6, 2024 meeting of
the Public Protection Committee (PPC). (Enid Mendoza, PPC Staff)
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Attachments:DRAFT PPC 5-6-24 ROA
Approved as presented.
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Chair John Gioia and Vice Chair GloverAye:
Result:Passed
4.CONSIDER accepting a report from the Animal Services Department on
backyard breeding. (Ben Winkleblack, Animal Services Director)
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Attachments:Backyard Breeding PPC Presentation
The Animal Services Direction, Ben Winkleblack, presented the report .
There was discussion surrounding mandatory spay and neuter, fees for unaltered dogs
and cats, and the benefits of accessibility and affordability of spay and neuter services .
Mr. Winkleblack discussed the challenges with enforcing mandatory spay and neuter
ordinances and overall backyard breeding limitations. Mr. Winkleblack suggested
looking into increasing fees for unaltered animals to support more accessible and
affordable spay and neuter services. In his experience, making spay and neuter services
more affordable and accessible has proven to reduce the number of young animal intake
at shelters.
The Committee requested for the Animal Services Department to research whether all 18
cities in the county have formally adopted the County's Ordinance Code section 416, and
return to this Committee with additional recommendations .
The Committee also requested that County Ordinance Code section 416-6.216 (b) be
amended to replace two antiquated terms with "female".
Chair John Gioia and Vice Chair GloverAye:
Result:Passed
5.CONSIDER receiving a report from the Office of the Sheriff on County law
enforcement participation and interaction with federal immigration
authorities for the calendar year 2023. (Jason Vorhauer, Assistant Sheriff)
24-1578
Attachments:Sheriff ICE Forum 2023 Presentation
Assistant Sheriff, Jason Vorhauer provided history of the Sheriff's Office public
reporting of interactions with Federal immigration authorities, citing that since 2019
there have been zero requests from ICE to enter the detention facilities . He also reported
that the Sheriff's Office solely vets the legal applicability of requests pursuant to SB 54
(The California Values Act) and there has been no physical ICE presence at any county
detention facility. Mr. Vorhauer requested that this referral to the Committee be
terminated due to the Sheriff's annual reporting on its law enforcement participation
and interaction with immigration authorities directly to the Board of Supervisors, during
their TRUTH Act Community Forum.
One member of the public spoke during the public comment period .
The committee approved terminating this referral to the Committee, with the
understanding that any specific follow up items from the Board of Supervisors TRUTH
Act Community Forum be referred back to this Committee for further discussion .
Chair John Gioia and Vice Chair GloverAye:
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Public Protection Committee Committee Meeting Minutes - Draft June 3, 2024
Result:Passed
6.CONSIDER approving the Community Advisory Board’s AB 109 Public
Safety Realignment reserve funding recommendations as approved by the
Community Corrections Partnership - Community Corrections Partnership
Executive Committee and forward to the Board of Supervisors for their
approval and reserve funding allocation. (Esa Ehmen-Krause, CCP - CCP
EC Chair; Nicole Green, Chair, CAB Policy & Budget Subcommittee)
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Attachments:Attachment A
County Probation Officer, Esa Ehmen-Krause, and Nicole Green, Chair of the CAB
Policy & Budget Subcommittee, presented the report, outlining the CCP - CCP Executive
Committee approved AB 109 funding for the following: Priority areas 1 (Housing) and
2 (Behavioral Health), Departmental/CBO Budget Modification Requests,
Departmental/CBO Training and Project Support, and District Attorney Major Crimes
Task Force for a total of $10,179,602 out of the $15,000,000 reserve fund balance.
Priority areas 3 (employment) and 4 (pre/post-release engagement) were not
recommended to move forward to allow for additional research and proposal
development.
The motion to accept and recommend funding priority areas 1 and 2, and AB 109 budget
modification allocation to the Board of Supervisors, with the condition that additional
work regarding priority areas 3 and 4 continue, particularly for the CAB to work with
EHSD to further develop the Guaranteed Income proposal and return to the Committee
in October to provide updates, was approved unanimously .
Chair John Gioia and Vice Chair GloverAye:
Result:Passed
The next meeting is currently scheduled for August 5, 2024.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 2:19 p.m.
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General Information
This meeting provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend a the
meetings. Contact the staff person listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting. Any disclosable public
records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the County to a majority
of members of the Committee less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 1025
Escobar St., 4th Floor, Martinez, during normal business hours. Staff reports related to items on the agenda are
also accessible on line at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us.
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons who wish to address the Committee during public comment on matters within the jurisdiction of the
Committee that are not on the agenda, or who wish to comment with respect to an item on the agenda, may
comment in person, via Zoom, or via call-in. Those participating in person should offer comments when invited
by the Committee Chair. Those participating via Zoom should indicate they wish to speak by using the “raise
your hand” feature in the Zoom app. Those calling in should indicate they wish to speak by pushing *9 on their
phones.
Public comments generally will be limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. In the interest of facilitating the
business of the Board Committee, the total amount of time that a member of the public may use in addressing the
Board Committee on all agenda items is 10 minutes. Your patience is appreciated.
Public comments may also be submitted to Committee staff before the meeting by email or by voicemail.
Comments submitted by email or voicemail will be included in the record of the meeting but will not be read or
played aloud during the meeting.
For Additional Information Contact:
Enid Mendoza, Senior Deputy County Administrator
enid.mendoza@cao.cccounty.us
(925) 655-2075
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Staff Report
1025 ESCOBAR STREET
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
File #:24-2324 Agenda Date:8/5/2024 Agenda #:4.
PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: August 5, 2024
Subject: Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Applicant for Community-Based Organization Representative 2
Seat
Submitted For: Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Department: Probation
Referral No: n/a
Referral Name: Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council
Presenter: Esa Ehmen-Krause
Contact: Deborah Caldwell 925-313-4188
Referral History:
The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) is a multiagency advisory body that informs the development
and implementation of a countywide juvenile justice plan composed of several critical parts, including, but not
limited to an assessment of existing law enforcement, probation, education, mental health, health, social
services, drug and alcohol and youth services resources which specifically target both at-promise as well as
system-involved youth, and their families. The JJCC also coordinates on a countywide basis the work of those
governmental and non-governmental organizations engaged in activities designed to reduce the incidence of
juvenile crime and delinquency in the greater community, develop information and intelligence-sharing systems
to ensure that county actions are fully coordinated, and provide data and appropriate outcome measures.
The JJCC is composed of 20 members:
Twelve (12) Ex-Officio Members include the Chief Probation Officer (Chair), District Attorney’s Office
representative, Public Defender’s Office representative, Sheriff’s Office representative, Board of Supervisors’
representative, Employment and Human Services Department representative, Behavioral Health Services
representative, Alcohol and Other Drugs Division representative, Public Health representative, Juvenile Justice
Commission Chair, City Police Department representative, County Office of Education or a School District
representative.
Eight (8) additional JJCC members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors as follows:
- four (4) At-Large community members, residing or working within Contra Costa County,
- two (2) Community-Based Organization Representatives, and
- two (2) At-Large youth, fourteen to twenty-five years old and residing or working within Contra Costa
County.
The JJCC currently has one (1) vacant Community-Based Organization seat. The recruitment process to fill this
one (1) vacancy began on March 14, 2024.
Referral Update:
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The Probation Department issued a Press Release on March 14, 2024 (Attachment A) to recruit for one (1)
Community-Based Organization seat on the JJCC. Probation received a total of three (3) applications, two (2)
of which did not meet the requirements, by the May 17, 2024 deadline for the Non-profit Community-Based
Organization Representative seat. The one (1) eligible candidate’s application is included as Attachment B with
personal contact information and signatures redacted. The applicant has been invited to participate in a public
interview scheduled for this Public Protection Committee meeting. A summary of the information provided by
the one eligible applicant is included as Attachment C. A list of the JJCC membership has been included as
Attachment D for your information.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
1.CONSIDER applicant Owen Spishock for the existing Community-Based Organization Representative
seat vacancy on the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC);
2.RECOMMEND the appointment of Owen Spishock to this vacancy for a two-year term to the Board of
Supervisors for their consideration; and
3.PROVIDE any further directions to staff regarding the JJCC as necessary.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
No Fiscal Impact.
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Twelve (12) Ex‐Officio Members:
• Chief Probation Officer, Chair
• District Attorney’s Office representative
• Public Defender’s Office representative
• Sheriff’s Office representative
Esa Ehmen-Krause, MPA
CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER 50 Douglas Drive, Suite 200
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-4000
Contra Costa County
Seeks Applicants for Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council
Martinez, CA - The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants interested in serving on its 20-
member Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC). Regular meetings of the Council and other standing
committees are held at least quarterly based on a schedule adopted by the Council; that schedule may be changed
or augmented as needed. Members have the option to serve on one subcommittee (Effective Prevention and
Integrated Community Services Subcommittee). The following position is vacant and will be held for a two-year
term:
• One (1) Community-based organization representative possessing a deep understanding
of community needs, challenges, and strengths residing or working within Contra Costa
County
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PROBATION
ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE
The JJCC is a multi-agency advisory body that contributes to the development and implementation of a countywide
juvenile justice plan. It is composed of several critical parts, including, but not limited to, an assessment of existing
law enforcement, probation, education, mental health, health, social services, drugs, alcohol, and youth services
resources, which specifically target both at-promise, as well as system involved youth, and their families.
The JJCC will also coordinate the work of governmental and non -governmental organizations engaged in activities
designed to reduce the incidence of juvenile crime and delinquency in the greater community. Further, the JJCC will
develop information and intelligence sharing systems to ensure county actions are fully coordinated and equipped
to provide data and appropriate outcome measures. The body is composed of the following members:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, March 14, 2024
CONTACT
Isiah.Thompson@prob.cccounty.us
Isiah Thompson
(925) 387-9300 Attachment A
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• Board of Supervisors’ representative
• Employment and Human Services Department representative
• Behavioral Health Services (Mental health) representative
• County Alcohol and Drugs Division representative
• Public Health representative
• Juvenile Justice Commission Chair
• City Police Department representative (rotating between Richmond, Antioch, Pittsburg, Concord)
• County Office of Education or School District representative
Eight (8) Additional Members, appointed by the Board of Supervisors:
• Four At-Large members residing or working within Contra Costa County
• Two Community-Based Organization representatives
• Two At-Large youth, 14 to 25 years old residing or working within Contra Costa County
Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, May 17. All applicants who submit by the deadline will be invited
to the public interview process conducted by the Public Protection Committee. This committee will then
recommend a selection of applicants for the Board of Supervisors to appoint. Interviews with the Public
Protection Committee will occur on June 3, and interviews with the Board of Supervisors will occur on
July 9.
Applications can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655-2000 or
visiting the County webpage at http://www.contracosta.ca.gov/3418/. Completed applications should
be emailed to ClerkoftheBoard@cob.cccounty.us or mailed to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Office at 1025 Escobar Street, 1st Floor, Martinez, CA 94553.
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1. This application and any attachments you provide to it is a public document and is
subject to the California Public Records Act (CA Government Code §6250-6270).
2. All members of appointed bodies are required to take the advisory body training
provided by Contra Costa County.
3. Members of certain boards, commissions, and committees may be required to: (1)
file a Statement of Economic Interest Form also known as a Form 700, and (2)
complete the State Ethics Training Course as required by AB 1234.
4. Meetings may be held in various locations and some locations may not be
accessible by public transportation.
5. Meeting dates and times are subject to change and may occur up to two (2) days
per month.
6. Some boards, committees, or commissions may assign members to
subcommittees or work groups which may require an additional commitment of
time.
7. As indicated in Board Resolution 2021/234, a person will not be eligible for
appointment if he/she is related to a Board of Supervisors' member in any of the
following relationships:
(1) Mother, father, son, and daughter;
(2) Brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandson, and granddaughter;
(3) Husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law,
stepson, and stepdaughter;
(4) Registered domestic partner, pursuant to California Family Code section 297;
(5) The relatives, as defined in 1 and 2 above, for a registered domestic partner;
(6) Any person with whom a Board Member shares a financial interest as defined
in the Political Reform Act (Gov't Code §87103, Financial Interest), such as a
business partner or business associate.
Owen M Spishock
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Owen Spishock
A great communicator and leader in my local community
looking to expand my experience to learn new skills.
Brentwood, CA 94513
EXPERIENCE
City of Brentwood,Brentwood, CA —Youth Commission
Chairperson
July 2021 - PRESENT
Working closely with the city council, I have served two, 2-year terms
with the Brentwood Youth Commission, with one term as the commission
chairperson. During my time with the commission, I have planned and
coordinated many events such as our annual Multicultural Fair, Job Fair,
and numerous other events and fundraisers dedicated to promoting the
youth of Brentwood. I work diligently to advise the Parks and Recreation
Department in identifying concerns and issues related to planning and
implementing community-oriented activities. I have also reinstated the
City of Brentwood Youth Friendly Business Program, recognizing local
businesses catering to youth in Brentwood. All proceeds raised by the
commission are donated back to the youth in the form of scholarships,
which I have had the pleasure of awarding over $8,000 during my time as
a commissioner.
Brentwood Police Activities League,Brentwood, CA—Board
Member
July 2021 - PRESENT
The Brentwood PAL is an organization that was founded to provide
alternatives to drugs and gang activity for kids. The board consists of
police o cers and business owners from the Brentwood area. As a
business owner and community member myself, I have had the pleasure
of working with the board to host events that raised funds for our e orts
in the local community. Such events include our annual Tamale Festival
raising over $15,000 for our programs, the Anne Wangeman Memorial
Golf Tournament, and our Shop With A Cop event. On top of that, I am
thankful to be able to attend our regular programs where we provide
after-school sports such as golf, bowling, and ice skating, at no cost to
the participants.
Owen Spishock Photography,Brentwood, CA—Owner
July 2020 - PRESENT
Through my business, I have worked with various clients with di erent
needs. This has allowed me to develop connections in the local
SKILLS
Leadership
Community Outreach
Golf Instruction
Nonprofit Volunteering
Agriculture
Youth Mentoring
Customer Service
Communication
AWARDS
2022 Brentwood Youth of the
Year
American Legion Award
J. Douglas Adams Award
Golden Heart Award
Yearbook Award
R. Paul Krey Award
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, conversant
in Spanish
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photography community and beyond. I have attended many di erent
small business "makers markets" around the San Francisco Bay Area,
allowing me to sell my work to di erent customers. This allows me to
strengthen my customer service skills as well as my confidence.
Marsh Creek Cherries,Brentwood, CA—Laborer
May 2023 - July 2023 (seasonal)
A seasonal job working in agriculture. Job skills include: assisting with
customer service, picking fruit, and general farm maintenance.
VOLUNTEERING
Youth on Course,Statewide —DRIVE Club Member
May 2023 - PRESENT
I have the pleasure of being a member of the Youth on Course x
TaylorMade D.R.I.V.E. Club where we take local youth out on the golf
course at no cost to them. For many people to get into golf, they usually
have a family member involved in the sport. But for some kids, this isn't
the case. I act as a mentor to these kids and introduce them to the
wonderful sport of golf.
The First Tee of Contra Costa,Antioch, CA —Assistant Coach
December 2021 - PRESENT
Assistant Coach for youth looking to enter the golfing world. The First
Tee's program not only teaches golf but also how to use life strategies
both on the course and at home. Part of my duty includes things like
training the students in their golf technique and skills, set-up and
takedown of class materials, and teaching the provided curriculum.
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano,Bethel Island and
Brentwood, CA —Greeter/Paperwork
May 2019 - January 2022
I worked as a greeter at the welcome table, assisted with required
paperwork, and obtained a volunteer count, as well as an individual and
family count for the day. Through this, I constantly interacted with a
diverse population of individuals in the community and created bonds
and friendships with many other volunteers and customers that I still
hold today.
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Attachment C
JUVENILE JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL APPLICANTS’ SUMMARY
Last First District Seat City Current Employment/Volunteer Interest
Spishock Owen 3 Community-
Based
Organization
Representative 2
Brentwood Works closely with the Brentwood City
Council, Served a 2-year term with
Brentwood Youth Commission and one term
as the Commission Chairperson. Nonprofit
volunteering. For the past 2 years, has
served on the Brentwood Police
Activities League Board of
Directors, Reinstated the City of
Brentwood Youth Friendly Business
Program, Community Outreach
Fourth Generation Brentwood Resident.
Enjoys making a positive impact on the
community. Has a passion for criminal
justice, Which hopes to study in college.
Attends Los Medanos College on top of
regular high school day. On track to get a
Certificate of Completion in
Administration of Justice
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Attachment D
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
SEAT INCUMBENT REPRESENTING EXPIRATION DATE
Chief Probation Officer
Esa Ehmen-Krause
Probation Department
Ex-Officio
Board of Supervisors
Candace Andersen
Board of Supervisors – District II
Ex-Officio
Chair of the Juvenile Justice Commission
Ri Scott
Juvenile Justice Commission
Ex-Officio
City Police Department
Steve Albanese
Pittsburg Police Department
Ex-Officio
Community-Based Drug and Alcohol Program Fatima Matal Sol County Alcohol and Other Drugs Ex-Officio
Department of Social Services Cindy Vogl Employment and Human Services Department Ex-Officio
Department of Mental Health Steven Blum Behavior Health – Health Services Department Ex-Officio
Contra Costa County District Attorney Stephanie Kang District Attorney’s Office Ex-Officio
County Office of Education Lynn Mackey Contra Costa County Office of Education Ex-Officio
Contra Costa County Public Defender Jonathan Laba Public Defender’s Office Ex-Officio
Contra Costa County Public Health Sefanit Mekuria Public Health – Health Services Department Ex-Officio
Contra Costa County Sheriff Department Mark Rodriguez Sheriff Department Ex-Officio
At-Large Community Representative 1 Tumani Drew District 1 08/15/2025
At-Large Community Representative 2 Raymond Chimezie District 1 08/15/2025
At-Large Community Representative 3 Denise Coleman District 1 03/19/2026
At-Large Community Representative 4 Daniel C. Theodore District 5 03/19/2026
At-Large Youth Representative 1
Anya Ayyappan
District 2
08/15/2025
At-Large Youth Representative 2
Ian Cohen
District 3
08/15/2025
Nonprofit Community-Based Organization 1
Julius VanHook's term-ending
CBO 03/19/2026
Nonprofit Community-Based Organization 2
Vacant
CBO
01/11/2024
Updated 05/14/2024
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Staff Report
1025 ESCOBAR STREET
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File #:24-2325 Agenda Date:8/5/2024 Agenda #:5.
PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: August 5, 2024
Subject: Office of Emergency Services Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Submitted For: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Department: Office of the Sheriff
Referral No: N/A
Presenter: Rick Kovar, Emergency Services Manager; Beatriz Portillo, Senior Emergency Planning Coordinator
Contact: oes-staff@so.cccounty.us
Referral History:
The County of Contra Costa was awarded funding by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to
update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). LHMPs should be updated every five years and are used to
identify the hazards that impact communities and mitigation actions to reduce losses from those hazards. The
Plan is developed through a collaborative process among the participating jurisdictions to implement the plan.
Under Section 404 of the Stafford Act, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) which is administered by
FEMA, provides grants to states and local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures
after a major disaster declaration. Having a FEMA and CalOES-approved plan allows special districts, cities,
and counties to be eligible to receive pre- and post-disaster mitigation funding from the State of California and
FEMA. The previous LHMP expired on April 19, 2023. While Contra Costa County Office of Emergency
Services began the update process in March 2021, delays in the FEMA grant awarding process, low staffing,
and a declared federal disaster in January of 2023 significantly impacted planning efforts.
Planning Process
March 2023, the County Office of Emergency Services awarded the contract to Integrated Solutions
Consulting, Inc. to update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan through an RFP process.
ISC lead the plan update process with the support of County OES staff. The planning process consisted of five
main steps:
1)Formation of the Steering Committee: The steering committee consists of city and county
representatives with varying fields of expertise, such as public information, planning, and engineering.
The committee serves to inform and guide the overall development of the plan.
2)Develop Community Profile: Using local plans, census data, and other information, a community profile
was developed for each participating jurisdiction. These profiles provide an overview of resources,
capabilities, critical infrastructure, and population.
3)Hazard Profile and Risk Ranking: Following a data-driven quantitative assessment, the planning team
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utilized subject matter knowledge and expertise to rank and profile hazards. Other rankings were used to
inform the analysis, such as the previous mitigation plan, the County’s Vulnerability Assessment, and
the FEMA National Risk Index Scores. Each participating agency has a different risk ranking depending
on their community profiles, vulnerabilities, and input from their planning team. Countywide, 20 natural
and human-caused hazards were identified within the County.
4)Update and Develop Mitigation Strategies: FEMA requires that each participating jurisdiction identify
and analyze a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions and projects for each jurisdiction
being considered to reduce the effects of hazards, with emphasis on new and existing buildings and
infrastructure (Requirement 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(3)(ii)). The plan must include at least one (1) mitigation
action per hazard for each plan participant (i.e., municipalities, special districts). Actions must be
identified in the hazard mitigation plan to qualify for FEMA funding.
5) Inform, Educate, and Involve the Public: Throughout the planning process, the public was invited to
learn about the hazard mitigation plan development, help shape risk ranking, and inform mitigation
strategies. The public was invited to participate through two surveys and an extensive series of public
outreach events throughout the County.
Planning Partners
Contra Costa County OES made multiple attempts to invite all eligible cities and special districts to participate
in the planning process. In total, 40 additional participants, including 16 cities and 24 special districts,
participated in the planning process. This planning cycle included the largest number of participants in our
mitigation planning process.
Given the number of participants, the plan is divided into two volumes. Volume I is the county annex; it
includes the overall analysis of the hazards, a county profile, and the countywide mitigation action items.
Volume II is comprised of the annexes for each city and special district. Forty annexes are included as part of
the second volume.
New Guidelines
This planning cycle saw significant challenges. On March 23, 2023, FEMA implemented new guidelines that
increased the requirements necessary for plan participants to receive plan approval. This included increased
specificity on who should be included as part of the planning process, consideration for underserved
populations in the hazard ranking process, and the promotion of LHMP integration into other county plans.
The new guidelines also created a more robust requirement for public outreach. In the previous plan, outreach
conducted by Contra Costa County OES for Volume I met the requirements for public outreach, whereas the
new guidelines require that each plan participant conduct their own individual outreach strategy, including both
virtual and in-person events. A comprehensive outreach strategy was created to support each jurisdiction to
elicit public involvement. Plan participants were provided outreach materials for their outreach endeavors,
including printed materials, presentation slides, a social media toolkit, and other tools. All outreach materials
for this plan were translated into Spanish, Tagalog, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.
Additionally, two coordination calls were held with plan participants in order to ensure there was clarity on
strategy and that opportunities to collaborate across jurisdictions were presented. Over 80 outreach events were
attended by plan participants throughout the course of the plan.
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The updated planning guidance greatly increased the burden on all participants throughout the planning
process. Historically, Volume I (the County Plan) covered a significant portion of the data needs, such as
population impacts and development trends. The new regulations required the same data from every plan
participant, including special districts and reclamation districts.
Under the new guidelines, there are currently no approved reclamation district annexes. Given the number of
reclamation districts participating in the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Planning process, this is one of our areas of
concern. Due to the increased burden, other counties have pulled all their reclamation districts from the
planning process. Our vendor, ISC, worked extensively with their GIS team to accurately depict county layers
and district boundaries to ensure that critical information could be presented on the reclamation districts.
Coordination with Other Counties, CalOES, & FEMA
The increased challenges in the planning process and the new guidelines required Contra Costa County OES to
proactively coordinate with other counties, CalOES, and FEMA to ensure the new guidelines were fully
implemented throughout the plan. Across the state, Contra Costa County OES met with other County
Emergency Management Agencies that had undergone the updated LHMP process and used their lessons
learned and best practices to inform the plan development. Throughout the planning process, OES staff met
with CalOES multiple times to obtain additional clarity on the state’s interpretation of the new FEMA
guidelines. OES staff also met with FEMA and CalOES to champion involvement by the Reclamation Districts
and advocate for ways to maintain them as part of the planning process. The increased coordination ensured we
aligned with the State and FEMA throughout the process.
Current Status of the Plan
The plan is currently undergoing a concurrent review with FEMA and CalOES. OES staff and ISC submitted
the plan on July 15, 2024. CalOES and FEMA will review the plan within 45 days and advise of the status.
During this time, they may request additional information. Comments returned may require additional edits and
resubmission of the plan. Given the size of the LHMP, more than one submission is highly plausible.
Due to the expedited timeline, a concurrent review is not standard practice for this plan and is rarely approved
when requested. Due to the expired status of our current plan, Contra Costa County requested a concurrent
review of the plan which benefits the County in multiple ways. First, it provides the opportunity for a more
streamlined review process since CalOES and FEMA will review the documents simultaneously, ensuring that
comments from both agencies will be in alignment. This is important given some of the anticipated difficulties
for the approval of reclamation district annexes. Due to the expired status of our previous plan, we are not
currently eligible for pre- or post-disaster hazard mitigation funding; a concurrent review expedites the review
process and increases the likelihood of the County qualifying for the next round of hazard mitigation funding.
LHMP Safety Element Integration
Assembly Bill No. 2140 (AB 2140) allows local jurisdictions to qualify for an additional cost-share on declared
and eligible Public Assistance projects. To qualify, an approved LHMP must be integrated into the Safety
Element of the General Plan. The County may be eligible for increased state coverage of part or all of the local
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cost share on Public Assistance projects by linking the two plans. Contra Costa County OES is working with
the Department of Conservation and Development to integrate the LHMP into the safety element of the General
Plan. Participating cities will be encouraged to integrate their plans as well. This legislation does not apply to
special districts; as a result, they are not eligible for this benefit.
Future LHMP Updates
The plan requires annual maintenance, including annual meetings with the steering committee and plan
participants. During these annual meetings, plan participants will update the status of their mitigation actions
and include any new ones developed. Continuous public outreach must also be conducted, consisting of annual
public meetings and requests for feedback throughout the County. As part of the review process for the 2029
LHMP update, CalOES has indicated that they will be reviewing the ongoing maintenance for the plan. This
change will require increased and ongoing coordination from County OES to maintain the plan and support
participating agencies.
Timeline/Conclusion
The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is a 5-year plan that sets the hazard and mitigation priorities for the County.
The new FEMA guidelines increased the effort, coordination, and time needed to complete the plan. While the
County successfully engaged over 40 planning partners as part of the process, the timeline for Board of
Supervisor Approval depends on the result of CalOES and FEMA review of the plan.
Referral Update:
In addition to this report, the attached slide deck provides information regarding the current state of the Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan and plan maintenance requirements.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE the report from the Office of the Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services on the Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact.
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Contra Costa
County
Contra Costa County
Office of Emergency Services
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Presentation to the Public Protection Committee
August 5, 2024
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Presentation
Overview
Part 1: Plan Overview
Part 2: Risk Overview
Part 3: Mitigation Actions
Part 4: Public Comment
Part 5: State Review
Part 6: Plan Maintenance & Next Steps
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Working with cities, special districts, and county departments to
identify and rank priority hazards in their jurisdictions.
Hazard and Risk Identification
02
Every plan participant must identify at least one mitigation action
for each hazard identified.
Update and Develop Mitigation Strategies
03
Throughout the plan the public has been invited to provide
feedback on the plan including the hazard ranking, risk rating,
and hazard profiles.
Invite Public Participation
Plan
Overview
The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is a
5-year plan that sets the hazard and
mitigation priorities for the County.
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Planning Partners
Jurisdictions:
•Brentwood
•Clayton
•Danville
•El Cerrito
•Hercules
•Lafayette
•Martinez
•Moraga
•Bethel Island Municipal
Improvement District
•Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District
•Contra Costa Water District
•Delta Diablo
•Diablo Water District
•Ironhouse Sanitary District
•Kensington Fire Protection District
•Kensington Police Protection and
Community Services District
•Mt. View Sanitary District
Special Districts
•Oakley
•Orinda
•Pinole
•Pleasant Hill
•Richmond
•San Pablo
•San Ramon
•Walnut Creek
•Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation
District
•Reclamation Districts No. 830, 799,
2025, 2026, 2137, 2122
•San Ramon Valley Fire Protection
District
•San Ramon Valley Unified School
District
•West County Wastewater District
•Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District
•Town of Discovery Bay Community
Services DistrictCities - 16
Special Districts - 24
Total Participants - 40
Contra Costa
County
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FEMA Risk Ranking
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National Ranking County Risk Index
1 Los Angeles, CA 100.00
2 Harris County, TX 99.97
3 Riverside, CA 99.94
4 San Bernardino, CA 99.90
5 Alameda, CA 99.87
6 Santa Clara, CA 99.84
7 Miami-Dade, FL 99.81
8 Orange, CA 99.78
9 Broward, FL 99.75
10 Palm Beach, FL 99.71
11 San Diego, CA 99.68
12 King County, WA 99.65
13 Cook County, IL 99.62
14 Contra Costa, CA 99.59
There are 3,007 political County subdivisions in the United States. Contra Costa County ranks as the 14th most at-risk County in the United States per the FEMA
National Risk Index. Out of 58 California Counties, Contra Costa County ranks as the 7th most at risk County in California.
FEMA National Risk Index
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2024 Risk Rating Methodology
•Updated risk rating based on
14 total factors across three
categories: ⚬Extent ⚬Vulnerability ⚬Impact
•Factors include:⚬Climate Change⚬Essential Operations ⚬Future Development
•Introduced equity
considerations into impact
considerations
•Ranking includes
disproportionate effects of
disasters on vulnerable
populations
•Severe weather and flooding
were separated into
specialized categories
•Allows for more specific and
accurate rating and profiling
of hazards
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2018
Hazard Risk Ra ting
Earthquake High
Landslide High
Severe Weather Medium
Wildfire Medium
Dam and Levee Failure Medium
Flood Medium
Sea Level Rise Low
Tsunami Low
Drought Low
2024
Hazard Risk Ra ting
Earthquake High
Wildfire High
Landslide High
Heavy Rain High
Flood (Urban/Flash Flood)Medium
Thunderstorm (Severe Weather)Medium
High Winds/Damaging Winds (Severe
Weather)Medium
Extreme Heat Medium
Utility Interruptions Medium
Drought Medium
Ranking based on
updated
methodology
Updated LHMP Risk Ranking
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Countywide Mitigation Actions
•At least one mitigation
action must be created for
each ranked hazard
•These actions were
developed in collaboration
with other county
departments including the
Department of
Conservation and
Development and the
Department of Public Works
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Public
Comment
Period
•Anyone who lives or works in Contra
Costa County was invited to provide
comments and feedback on the plan.
•Outreach materials were translated
into Spanish, Tagalog, and Traditional
and Simplified Chinese.
•80+ In-Person Events Across the
County
•Two surveys:
•Nov. 2023 - Jan. 2024
•To identify public hazard
priorities and preparedness
•Apr. 2024
•To provide feedback on the
plan
•Total Response: 1200+
•Digital Strategy⚬County Website⚬Social Media
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CalOES and FEMA Review
•Plan submitted for CalOES on July 15, 2024⚬Requested concurrent CalOES/FEMA review
•Volume I (County plan) and Volume II (40 plan
participant annexes) must be approved together
•CalOES may request additional edits during the review
process
•Once CalOES approves the plan:⚬Local adoption process may begin⚬Plan will be forwarded to FEMA
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Mitigation Action Tracking
Public Outreach
Annual Meetings
Integration into other Plans
Plan Maintenance Requirements
•Provide status of mitigation actions
•Include any new actions
•Annual Public Meetings
•Ongoing outreach on LHMP efforts
•Steering Committee
•Plan Participants
•General Plan
•Others
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Thank you!
For questions or comments contact:
OES Staff
oes -staff@so.cccounty.us
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