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COMMITTEE
April 10, 2023
10:30 A.M.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair
Supervisor Diane Burgis, Vice Chair
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 three minutes).
3.RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action for the March 13, 2023 Internal Operations Committee meeting.
(Julie Enea, IOC Staff)
4.CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Kevin Hernandez to the Environmental
Justice Alternate seat on the Hazardous Materials Commission to complete the current term that will expire on
December 31, 2025. (Michael Kent, Health Services Department)
5.CONSIDER applicants and DETERMINE recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for appointment to the
County Representative seat on the County Connection Advisory Committee to complete the current term that will
expire on June 30, 2023 and to a new two-year term that will expire on June 30, 2025. (Julie Enea, County
Administrator's Office)
6.CONSIDER accepting the Small Business Enterprise, Outreach, and Local Bid Preference Programs Report,
reflecting departmental program data for the period July 1 through December 31, 2022. (Cynthia Shehorn, Public
Works-Purchasing Services Manager)
7.CONSIDER recommendations from the Fish & Wildlife Committee for the allocation of 2023 Fish and Wildlife
Propagation Fund grant funds for nine projects totaling $60,702, and DETERMINE recommendations for Board of
Supervisors consideration. (Maureen Parkes, Conservation and Development Department)
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8.The next meeting is currently scheduled for May 8, 2023.
9.Adjourn
The Internal Operations Committee will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend
Internal Operations Committee 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 Internal Operations 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 https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/ .
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons who wish to address the Internal Operations 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.
All public comments will be limited to 2 minutes per speaker.
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:
Julie DiMaggio Enea, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 655-2056, Fax (925) 655-2066
julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 3.
Meeting Date:04/10/2023
Subject:RECORD OF ACTION FOR THE MARCH 13, 2023 IOC MEETING
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: RECORD OF ACTION
Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea (925) 655-2056
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 is the Record of Action for the March 13, 2023 IOC meeting.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action for the March 13, 2023 IOC meeting.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
Attachments
DRAFT Record of Action for March 13, 2023
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D R A F T
INTERNAL OPERATIONS
COMMITTEE
RECORD OF ACTION FOR
March 13, 2023
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair
Supervisor Diane Burgis, Vice Chair
Present: Candace Andersen, Chair
Diane Burgis, Vice Chair
Staff Present:Monica Nino, County Administrator; Julie DiMaggio Enea, Staff
Attendees:Jill Ray, District II Supv Office; Joe Yee, Public Works Dept; Ricky Williams, Public
Works Dept; Sandra Bewley, Auditor-Controller's Office; Michael Kent, Health
Services Dept.; Alicia Nuchols, District III Supervisor's Office; Lauren Weston, Public
Works Dept.; Sean Boyle; Unidentified Caller 1
1.Introductions
Chair Andersen called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m.
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers
may be limited to two minutes).
No one requested to speak during the general public comment period.
3.RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action for the February 13, 2023 IOC meeting.
The Committee approved the record of action for the February 13, 2023 as presented.
AYE: Chair Candace Andersen
Vice Chair Diane Burgis
4.RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Richmond City Councilmember Soheila
Bana to the Mayors Conference #3 seat and Julian Vinatieri to the Labor #1 seat on the Hazardous
Materials Commission to terms that will expire on December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2026,
respectively.
The Committee approved the recommended appointments and directed staff to forward them to
the Board of Supervisors.
AYE: Chair Candace Andersen
Vice Chair Diane Burgis
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5.INTERVIEW applicants for the At-Large Alternate #1 and #2 seats on the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District Advisory Fire Commission and DETERMINE recommendations for Board of Supervisors
consideration:
Mark DeMarce (Clayton)
Donn Walklet (Concord)
The Committee approved appointment of the applicants based on their applications and directed
staff to forward them to the Board of Supervisors. Chair Andersen asked staff to verify that Mr.
Walkets' employment would not constitute a conflict of interest or that he be advised to recuse
himself in such case.
AYE: Chair Candace Andersen
Vice Chair Diane Burgis
6.ACCEPT report on the Auditor-Controller's audit activities for 2022 and APPROVE the proposed schedule
of financial audits for 2023.
Sandi Bewley presented the staff report. Vice Chair Burgis asked if the staff training was
adequate to promote better policy compliance. Ms. Bewley acknowledged that staff turnover can
contribute to a lack of adherence to policies but that policies are communicated, are readily
accessible by staff and that the Auditor's Office is always available to provide supplemental
training.
The Committee accepted the report and directed staff to forward it to the Board for its
information.
AYE: Chair Candace Andersen
Vice Chair Diane Burgis
7.RECEIVE the 2021/22 annual report from the Public Works Director on the Internal Services Fund and
status of the County's Vehicle Fleet.
Joe Yee introduced Lauren Weston and new Fleet Services Manager Ricky Williams, who
presented the staff report.
An unidentified caller commented about government tech programs that she said rerouted her
and nearly caused her to have a traffic accident.
The Committee accepted the staff report and directed staff to forward the report to the Board for
its information. Chair Andersen commented that vehicle navigation systems will sometimes
reroute drivers to avoid road hazards and that this occurs more frequently during winter weather.
She reminded people about checking traffic websites before driving to obtain information about
road safety before setting out, and to drive safely.
AYE: Chair Candace Andersen
Vice Chair Diane Burgis
8.The next meeting is currently scheduled for April 10, 2023.
Chair Andersen confirmed the meeting date and indicated that she plans to attend from a remote
location and that staff should notice that location accordingly.
9.Adjourn
Chair Andersen adjourned the meeting at 10:59 a.m.
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For Additional Information Contact:
Julie DiMaggio Enea, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 655-2056, Fax (925) 655-2066
julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 4.
Meeting Date:04/10/2023
Subject:RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMISSION
Submitted For: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Department:Health Services
Referral No.: IOC 23/5
Referral Name: Advisory Body Recruitment
Presenter: Michael Kent, Executive Assistant to the Hazardous Materials
Commission
Contact: Michael Kent,
925-313-6587
Referral History:
The Hazardous Materials Commission was established in 1986 to advise the Board, County staff, and the mayors, council
members, and staffs of the cities within the county, on issues related to the development, approval and administration of the
County Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Specifically, the Board charged the Commission with drafting a Hazardous
Materials Storage and Transportation Plan and Ordinance, coordinating the implementation of the Hazardous Materials Release
Response Plan and inventory program, and to analyze and develop recommendations regarding hazards materials issues with
consideration to broad public input, and report back to the Board on Board referrals.
The Environmental Justice Alternate seat was vacated due to the resignation of Heather Youngs and declared vacant by the
Board of Supervisors on February 28, 2023 (Item C. 21). The by-laws of the Hazardous Materials Commission provide for one
environmental justice representative, being a layperson from a community that is highly impacted and burdened by hazardous
material facilities and releases, who will be able to represent community interests, screened by the Internal Operations
Committee, and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Referral Update:
The Hazardous Materials Commission recruited for the open Environmental Justice Alternate seat for five weeks (flyer
attached). The Commission received four qualified applications (attached). At its March 23, 2023 meeting, the Commission
unanimously voted to recommend Kevin Ruano Hernandez for the Environmental Justice Alternate seat. The term for this seat
expires on December 31, 2025.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Kevin Hernandez to the Environmental Justice Alternate seat
on the Hazardous Materials Commission to complete the current term that will expire on December 31, 2025.
Attachments
Media Release-HazMat Commission
Application_Kevin Hernandez_HazMat
Application_Latifah Abdullah_HazMat
Application_Alexandria Lanier_HazMat
Application_Heidi Taylor_HazMat
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Members: Fred Glueck – Chair, Tim Bancroft, Jonathan Bash, Marielle Boortz,
Mark Hughes, Steven Linsley, Jim Payne, Mark Ross, George Smith
597 Center Avenue, Suite 110, Martinez CA 94553 Phone (925) 250-3227 mkent@cchealth.org
** PLEASE POST or DISTRIBUTE **
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMISSION SEEKS APPLICANTS
DO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS POLICY ISSUES INTEREST YOU?
The Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission is seeking applicants to fill an
Environmental Justice Alternate Seat.
You may apply if you …
➢ Have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the principles of
Environmental Justice, as defined in County policy;
➢ are a layperson from a community in Contra Costa County that is highly
impacted and burdened by hazardous materials facilities and releases, and will
be able to represent community interests;
➢ have an interest in hazardous materials issues; and
➢ can attend monthly Commission and committee meetings when needed.
The Commission is a voluntary body appointed by the Board of Supervisors and makes policy
recommendations to the Board and County staff on issues concerning hazardous materials and
hazardous waste.
The Commission’s 14 members and alternates serve four-year terms and include representatives
of industry, labor, civic groups, environmental organizations, environmental engineers, the general
public, cities and Environmental Justice communities.
To obtain an application form, or for further information, contact Michael Kent, Executive Assistant
to the Commission, at (925) 250-3227 or mkent@cchealth.org. Applications may also be obtained
from the Clerk of the Board located at 1025 Escobar Street 1st Floor, Martinez CA 94553.
.
You may also submitt an application by mail, e-mail or on-line:
https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/3418/Appointed-Bodies-Committees-Commissions
Applications must be received by March 1, 2023 and, if mailed, mailed to the Clerk of the
Board.
Interviews for qualified applicants will take place from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm on March 10,
2023.
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Submit Date: Feb 05, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone
Email Address
Employer Job Title
Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions
Application Form
Profile
District Locator Tool
Resident of Supervisorial District:
District 1
Length of Employment
1 year & 5 months
Do you work in Contra Costa County?
Yes No
If Yes, in which District do you work?
How long have you lived or worked in Contra Costa County?
19 years
Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?
Yes No
Board and Interest
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Hazardous Materials Commission: Submitted
Kevin G Ruano Hernandez
San Pablo CA 94806
Ramboll Junior Environmental Engineer
Kevin G Ruano Hernandez
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Seat Name
Environmental Justice Seat (Alternate Seat)
Have you ever attended a meeting of the advisory board for which you are applying?
Yes No
If Yes, how many meetings have you attended?
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Education
Select the option that applies to your high school education *
High School Diploma
College/ University A
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University B
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University C
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
Kevin G Ruano Hernandez
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Upload a Resume
Other Trainings & Occupational Licenses
Other Training A
Parliamentarian Certification
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Other Training B
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Occupational Licenses Completed:
Qualifications and Volunteer Experience
Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or
commission.
I was one of the first interns for the Hazardous Materials Commission a long time ago and wish to circle
back as an official member despite being an alternate. I have grown and enhance my skills technically
and advocacy wise. I wish to bring a different perspective being a youth member in the community.
Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of
your resume with this application)
I have spent ten months interning at the Hazardous Materials Commission and after my departure from
the Commission I have pursued air quality science at Ramboll, a consulting firm learning and gaining skills
among the other engineers and consultants. In addition, have done more work in the community toward
environmental justice at the local Richmond level and at the government agency, Bay Area Air Quality
Management District. I have done significant work towards environmental justice and public health. As a
result, I feel I will be a best fit for this position due to my experience, passion, and knowledge.
Would you like to be considered for appointment to other advisory bodies for which you
may be qualified?
Yes No
Do you have any obligations that might affect your attendance at scheduled meetings?
Yes No
Kevin G Ruano Hernandez
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If Yes, please explain:
Are you currently or have you ever been appointed to a Contra Costa County advisory
board?
Yes No
If Yes, please list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you are currently
serving:
If Yes, please also list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you have
previously served:
List any volunteer or community experience, including any advisory boards on which you
have served.
Community Advisory Council @BAAQMD AB 617 Community Emission Reduction Steering Committee @
BAAQMD
Conflict of Interest and Certification
Do you have a familial or financial relationship with a member of the Board of Supervisors?
(Please refer to the relationships listed under the "Important Information" section below or
Resolution No. 2021/234)
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Do you have any financial relationships with the County such as grants, contracts, or other
economic relationships?
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Kevin G Ruano Hernandez
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
I CERTIFY that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete, and correct
to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge and
undersand that all information in this application is publicly accessible. I understand that
misstatements and/or omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve
on a board, committee, or commission in Contra Costa County.
I Agree
Important Information
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.
Kevin G Ruano Hernandez
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EDUCATION
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA
2021-2023
Major:Atmospheric Science w/
Engineering
(3.1) GPA
Pinole Valley High School
Pinole, CA
2017-2021
(4.0) GPA
LANGUAGES
English Fluent | Reading, Writing,
Speaking
Spanish Fluent | Reading, Writing,
Speaking
Portuguese Limited Working|
Speaking and Reading
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Art, Technically Environmental
Science Writer- 20+
Pinole Environment &
Sustainability Taskforce
Committee Member - 10+
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR & AED
AMERICAN AED, INC.
Nov, 2020-2022
OCCUPATION
Ramboll Consulting
September 2021- Present
Junior Environmental Engineer/ Part-time
- Assist with making Reports and other deliverables needed.
- Work with staff members with the Community Engagement
& Air Quality Department in order to analyze data and give
educational presentations to community members.
- Work with Groundwork Richmond on their Air Rangers
initiative, providing support on data analysis and hands-on
labor.
- Excel in using an application such as CalEEMod, Microsoft
Applications, Python..
EXPERIENCE
Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
November 2020- Present - 40+ hours
Community Advisory Councilman (Youth Seat)
- Serving as the youngest member of the Advisory Council of
twelve members from across the Bay Area.
- Passing policies to reduce air pollution in low-income
communities.
- Share the youth perspective on environmental issues and
public health concerns.
- Recommended by the entire Community Engagement office
and Executive officers, Veronica Eady & Jack Broadbent.
- Presented and passed a Land Acknowledgment to be passed
unanimously.
❖Richmond/San Pablo Community Emission Reduction Plan
Steering Committee Member (Present)
- Attend meetings on a monthly basis giving
suggestions and the youth perspective on
community proposals.
- Collaborate with the Community Engagement team
& community members in order to deliver the best
solutions to the committee.
- Led a Town Hall focus on uplifting community
perspectives and concerns they had with different
sources of air pollution.
❖Monitoring Outreach Team Member (Present)
- Attend meetings on a monthly basis giving input and
suggestions on community issues and proposals.
- Read over the material and provide resources to the team to
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Essentials of California
Community College Student
Leadership/ Parliamentarian
Certification
A5ERO Group LLC
Sept. 2021
Learning Python (2020)
Linkedin Learning
Dec. 2021
Critical Thinking for Better
Judgment and Decision-Making
Linkedin Learning
Jan. 2022
ACHIEVEMENTS
Browsers Awards Recipient
Earth Island Institute
November 2022
Rusty Pike Award
Groundwork Richmond
November 2022
Every Student Succeeding Award
(Region 6)
Association of California School
Administrators
March 2021
National Honor Society
June 2018-2021
HARD SKILLS
Python
R
Microsoft Power IB
Tableau
Excel
ARCGIS
Arduino (C++)
AERMOD
Caleemod
accomplish our mission.
- Work with community members to determine the areas
being more affected by environmental impacts in Richmond
and San Pablo.
University of California, Berkeley (SPH)
September 2020- October 2021- 50+ hours
Student Research Assistant/(Part-time)
- Conducting a research study in Richmond focusing on
children 6-12 with Asthma with undergrads and UCSF
professors.
- Using air monitoring devices to be able to collect data within
homes to measure PM levels.
- Help educate community members on environmental justice
and air quality by attending webinars and meetings.
- Excel in Python, Stack, Teams, and Google applications.
Communities for a Better Environment (CBE)
May 2021- Present - 20+ hours
Richmond Youth Organizer/Research Associate (Part-time)
- Attend weekly meetings and assist with outreach to the
community and help the Richmond Organizer on
community events.
- Assist with educating community members on
environmental justice and public health.
- Assist in organizing events for the community.
- Excel in Microsoft Applications.
Groundwork Richmond (GWR)
October 2020 - Present - 50+ hours
Air Rangers Air Technician
- Represent Groundwork Richmond on their efforts in the AB
617 CERP Steering Committee on behalf of the data and air
monitoring.
- I work with the Co-Executive Director in taking care of 54
air monitoring sensors.
- Conducted Presentations surrounding Air Quality findings
and community sustainability practices.
❖Green Team Member
- Participated as a team, learning about Environmental
Justice and sustainable practices.
- Lead a group on air quality practices.
- Outreach and promote to community members.
Contra Costa College
September 2020 - June 2021 - 50+ hours
Office Assistant (Part-time)
- Management the office space, organize cabinets
-
❖Student Ambassador (Part-Time)
- Work at the center of the Student Services Department.
- Assisting students in registering for classes and for the
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college.
- Make phone calls to unregistered students and promote a
better campus environment.
- Listen to students' concerns and work closely with the
Student body to create solutions for the betterment of
students.
Contra Costa College (Associate Student Union)
August 2021 - Present - 50+ hours
President (December 2021 - 2022)
- Chair a weekly meeting for the general student government
meetings.
- The student representative on behalf of all the students.
- Leading a District-wide initiative called “the Listening
sessions” where our board hosts active listening sessions on
campus.
- Advocated for a weekly three day hot lunch program on
campus.
- Gave an land acknowledgment and advocated for the native
american population.
- Chair College Council, one of the main committees on
campus.
❖Vice President of Club Affairs (November 2021)
- Conducted and chaired weekly meetings for the
Inter-Club Council.
- Support clubs in their chartering process and find
the resources they ask for.
- Give reports from the council to the Student Body.
❖Director of External Affairs (October 2021)
- Work collaboratively with community members to
give presentations with the council.
- Gave a presentation on an Air Quality tool to be
implemented across campus.
❖Senator (October 2021)
Hazardous Material Commission (HMC)
September 2020 - June 2021 - 50+ hours
Intern
- Assisted in meetings on a monthly basis, listening to
presentations from various stakeholders.
- Learn about the department's mission and members'
passions in their respective fields.
- Gave a presentation on Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries and
the benefits from it.
Earth Team
September 2020 - June 2021 - 50+ hours
Intern
- Researched environmental injustices affecting
disadvantaged communities and assisted in promoting
awareness of Indigenous lands, sustainability, and
user-based data from the GLOBE Observer app for tree
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growth.
- Partnered with the Friends of Pinole Valley Watershed to
restore a Pinole Native Plant Garden where a group of local
students cultivated plants to remediate the local creek,
conduct litter clean-ups, and reach out to the local
communities.
PRESENTATIONS/ PANELS
San Francisco State University, Guest Lecture - PH 655 Environmental Health, January 2022.
- AB 617 Environmental Justice for Richmond/ San Pablo
University of California, Davis, Panel - September 2021.
-THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF AB 617 ENVISIONING A WAY FORWARD, TOGETHER.
California Air Resource Board, Panel - October 2021.
- Informational Update on AB 617 Community Air Protection and Air Toxics Programs,
Agenda Item: Partners in AB 617 Implementation
Groundwork Richmond/Richmond City Manager’s Office, Econ., Panel - February 2022.
- Community Air Monitoring Discussion.
The Listening Project, Guest Speaker - February 2022.
- Asthma Club Ep. 5
PUBLICATIONS
Air Toxics Monitoring Study Richmond - North Richmond - San Pablo, Dec. 2022.
- BAAQMD AB 617 Monitoring Outreach Team
CC Spin - Environmental Policy Article, Nov 2020.
- Green New Deal a Must For Future
Spartan Ink - Showcase Article, Oct. 2019.
- The Case of Jesse Snodgrass
PROJECTS
Using Vegetation Barriers to Combat Against Diesel PM - June 2021.
- Pinole Valley High School Senior Research Thesis Paper
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Submit Date: Feb 28, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone
Email Address
Employer Job Title
Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions
Application Form
Profile
District Locator Tool
Resident of Supervisorial District:
District 1
Length of Employment
6 months
Do you work in Contra Costa County?
Yes No
If Yes, in which District do you work?
District 1
How long have you lived or worked in Contra Costa County?
20 years
Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?
Yes No
Board and Interest
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Hazardous Materials Commission: Submitted
Latifah Abdullah
Richmond CA 94801
Urban Tilth
North Richmond Community
Engagement Manager
Latifah Abdullah
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Seat Name
Environmental Justice
Have you ever attended a meeting of the advisory board for which you are applying?
Yes No
If Yes, how many meetings have you attended?
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Education
Select the option that applies to your high school education *
High School Diploma
College/ University A
Name of College Attended
Healds Business College
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Business
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University B
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University C
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Latifah Abdullah
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Upload a Resume
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
Other Trainings & Occupational Licenses
Other Training A
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Other Training B
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Occupational Licenses Completed:
Qualifications and Volunteer Experience
Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or
commission.
In researching solutions for my community and contributing to the North Richmond Profile of the General
Plan, I found that the Hazardous Materials Commission's work and recommendations can affect the
quality of life in my community.
Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of
your resume with this application)
My lived experience and being actively engaged in sustainability and environmental issues and solutions
in North Richmond as a resident and homeowner.
Would you like to be considered for appointment to other advisory bodies for which you
may be qualified?
Yes No
Do you have any obligations that might affect your attendance at scheduled meetings?
Yes No
Latifah Abdullah
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If Yes, please explain:
Are you currently or have you ever been appointed to a Contra Costa County advisory
board?
Yes No
If Yes, please list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you are currently
serving:
If Yes, please also list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you have
previously served:
List any volunteer or community experience, including any advisory boards on which you
have served.
I'm an active contributor at the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Committee meetings (both as a
resident and as an employee of Urban Tilth). As a resident, I spoke at a Hazardous Materials Commission
meeting, a Board of Environmental Safety meeting, shared feedback on the North Richmond profile with
the County, communicated with Department of Toxic Substance Control to advocate for North Richmond.
I'm in contact with the County on a regular basis with recommendations for North Richmond.
Conflict of Interest and Certification
Do you have a familial or financial relationship with a member of the Board of Supervisors?
(Please refer to the relationships listed under the "Important Information" section below or
Resolution No. 2021/234)
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Do you have any financial relationships with the County such as grants, contracts, or other
economic relationships?
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Latifah Abdullah
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
I CERTIFY that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete, and correct
to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge and
undersand that all information in this application is publicly accessible. I understand that
misstatements and/or omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve
on a board, committee, or commission in Contra Costa County.
I Agree
Important Information
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.
Latifah Abdullah
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Submit Date: Feb 14, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone
Email Address
Employer Job Title
Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions
Application Form
Profile
District Locator Tool
Resident of Supervisorial District:
District 3
Length of Employment
4.5 years
Do you work in Contra Costa County?
Yes No
If Yes, in which District do you work?
Alameda Conty
How long have you lived or worked in Contra Costa County?
22+ years
Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?
Yes No
Board and Interest
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Hazardous Materials Commission: Submitted
Alexandria Lanier
Antioch CA 94509
Lawrence Livermore National
Lab Chemical Inventory Analyst
Alexandria Lanier
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Seat Name
Environmental Justice Alternate Seat
Have you ever attended a meeting of the advisory board for which you are applying?
Yes No
If Yes, how many meetings have you attended?
Education
Select the option that applies to your high school education *
High School Diploma
College/ University A
Name of College Attended
Dominican University of CA
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
BS Cell and Molecular Biology
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University B
Name of College Attended
UCSD/SDSU
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
PhD Molecular Biology
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University C
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Alexandria Lanier
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Upload a Resume
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
Other Trainings & Occupational Licenses
Other Training A
California Hazardous Waste Mgt
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Other Training B
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Occupational Licenses Completed:
Qualifications and Volunteer Experience
Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or
commission.
I have a special interest in hazardous waste generation and storage accumulation. I grew up in Antioch
which is a town covered under district 3 and I have an interest in participating in keeping our community
and neighboring communities safe. Although my educational background is in biology I have 5 years of
environmental safety work and have only continued to expand my interest. I have found that being
experienced both at the bench, in the field and continuing to learn and support regulatory requirements
makes me a well-rounded candidate.
Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of
your resume with this application)
I have a Bachelors of Science in Biology and have performed 6+ years of bench top research resulting in
a few publications. This has afforded me the experience in generating and understanding how to interpret
results from assays. I have 5 years of experience in chemical management for a large government funded
lab (LLNL) and 2 years of experience with regulatory reporting and the CUPA. My resume is attached with
this application and I am open to answering any questions regarding my previous research and current
employment.
Alexandria Lanier
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Would you like to be considered for appointment to other advisory bodies for which you
may be qualified?
Yes No
Do you have any obligations that might affect your attendance at scheduled meetings?
Yes No
If Yes, please explain:
Are you currently or have you ever been appointed to a Contra Costa County advisory
board?
Yes No
If Yes, please list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you are currently
serving:
If Yes, please also list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you have
previously served:
List any volunteer or community experience, including any advisory boards on which you
have served.
I have served on the Institutional Biosafety Committee with San Diego State University in 2017
Conflict of Interest and Certification
Do you have a familial or financial relationship with a member of the Board of Supervisors?
(Please refer to the relationships listed under the "Important Information" section below or
Resolution No. 2021/234)
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Do you have any financial relationships with the County such as grants, contracts, or other
economic relationships?
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Alexandria Lanier
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
I CERTIFY that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete, and correct
to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge and
undersand that all information in this application is publicly accessible. I understand that
misstatements and/or omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve
on a board, committee, or commission in Contra Costa County.
I Agree
Important Information
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.
Alexandria Lanier
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ALEXANDRIA LANIER
EDUCATION
San Diego State University joint program with University of California, San
Diego (08/2013 – 12/2017) no degree awarded
San Diego CA
o Pursued Joint Doctoral Program in Cell and Molecular Biology with UCSD
o San Diego State University coursework: Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology,
Ethics in Biology, and Laboratory Projects in Biology UC San Diego
coursework: Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology,
Concepts in Stem Cell Biology *Overall GPA: 3.65
Ferris State University (08/2011 – 05/2013)
Big Rapids MI
o Post-baccalaureate courses: General Physics II, Principles of Nutrition, Medical
Terminology, Public Health Administration *Final GPA: 3.2
Dominican University of California (08/2007 – 05/2011)
San Rafael CA
o Awarded Degree: Bachelor of Science Molecular and Cell Biology
o Science courses completed: Organismal Biology, Cell and Developmental
Biology, Genetics, Ecology and Evolution, Comparative Anatomy, Animal
Physiology, Advanced Microbiology, Molecular Cell Biotechnology, Advanced
Cell Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, General
Physics I, Geographic Information Systems *Final GPA: 3.32
SPECFIC JOB TRAINING/QUALIFIATIONS
U.S. Department of Energy Q-level Security Clearance – Expires February 27,
2024
LLNL LTRAIN Coursework – Total of 80 unique courses completed. Refresher
training current.
o Courses topics include LLNL Procedure, Safety Education & Training, Security,
Training and Development and OMBUDS.
RCRA California Hazardous Waste Management Training February 2019
o Lion Technology Inc. (973-383-0800)Member Pin:
7121281
o 1.4 CEUs, NEHA Authorized CE Contract Hours: 14
National Institutes of Health Office of Extramural Research
o Protecting Human Research Participants Certification
number: 2343092
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
o Animal Care and Use - Laboratory Animal Work Stage 1
Expires 08/2019
o IBC Member Stage 1 – Basic Course Expires
07/2020
o Human Subjects Research (HSR) IBR Member Stage 1- Basic Course
Expires 09/2020
MEMBERSHIPS, HONORS AND AWARDS
Gold Award – Lawrence Livermore National Lab FY2020
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o Conversion of XREF to paperless system
Institutional Biosafety Committee – Voting Member
(04/2017-08/2017)
o University Research Council, Graduate and Research Affairs SDSU
Rees-Stealy Research Foundation/SDSU Heart Institute (10/2016-
12/2017)
o Awarded at San Diego State University working with Dr. Mark Sussman
Foundation Ledqcu Participant under Dr. Mark Sussman (09/2014-
12/2017)
o Transatlantic Networks of Excellence Program: Cellular and Molecular Targets
to Promote Therapeutic Cardiac Regeneration http://cardiostemnet.com/
National Institute of Health Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellow
(08/2011-06/2013)
o Awarded at Ferris State University working with Dr. James Hoerter
Genetic Society of America Member (2012-2013)
o Membership to increase networking skills and obtain access to scientific
publications.
Beta Beta Beta National Biology Honors Society (2009-2011)
o Awarded through Dominican University of California
RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (2018 - current)
o Chemical Inventory Analyst (TSS.2), ChemTrack, ES&H, O&B (November 2021
– current)
o Senior Technical Coordinator (538.3), ChemTrack, ES&H, Director’s Office
(2020-2021)
o SDS Technical Coordinator (538.2) ChemTrack, ES&H, Director’s Office (2018-
2020)
Review S200 and S300 chemical inventory data to ensure regulatory
compliance. Participate in annual chemical inventory field work. Perform SDS
data entry, validation, and troubleshooting data issues. Manage Chemical
Purchase Notifications (CPN) and approvals including interacting with TRRs.
Train new TRRs, receiving personnel and new ChemTrack members on
applications specific to our group. Collaborate with IT to convert existing
Oracle applications into new Angular software versions and thoroughly test
and troubleshoot development and design. Generate, compile and report
chemical inventory amendments to county regulators monthly. Assist group
leader on various projects and routine tasks. Lead ChemTrack training
program.
Graduate Student – San Diego State University (2013 - 2017)
o Identification of cardiac stem cells (CSCs) with cardiomyogenic potential
remains ambiguous due to heterogeneity within the population. This study
explores the complex biology of CSC lineages by expression of c-Kit, PDGFRα
and PW1. c-Kit+/PDGFRαneg and c-Kit+/PW1neg sub-populations will be
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characterized with the goal of excluding fibroblast (PDGFRα +) and vascular
(PW1+) lineages to augment cardiomyogenic potential.
This project involved being Point of Contact for human patient samples
including patient history collection. Completed required HIPAA training
to maintain database.
o Rotations with the following laboratories:
Kathleen McGuire - The role of cytoskeletal remodeling, extracellular
matrix, and cell adhesion in prostate cancer development and racial
disparities.
Christopher Glembotski - Elucidating the molecular mechanisms of
heart disease through endoplasmic reticulum stress.
o Research techniques: primary human cell line isolation, cell culture,
immunoblotting, qRT- PCR immunostaining, immunofluorescence, flow
cytometry, confocal microscopy, and live imaging.
Research Assistant – Ferris State University (2011 - 2013)
o Grant/Project Title: Effects of Ultraviolet Light Radiation on Melanocyte
Regeneration and Incidence of Melanocytic Tumors in Zebrafish Fins After
Regeneration
o Description of research: Using the zebrafish model organism for melanoma,
determine the effects of UVA upon melanocyte stem cells and pigment
pattern formation. The goal of the lab is to develop an in vivo melanoma
tumor model utilizing the model organism.
o Research techniques: Zebrafish husbandry, Animal Care protocols, UVA/UVB
radiation, melanocyte stem cell manipulation, florescent microscope, imaging
with dissecting microscope and use of QCapture Pro Program, amputation of
zebrafish fins, and regulation of epimorphic regeneration.
Undergraduate Research Student – Dominican University of
California (2009 - 2011)
o Biology Research and Methodology Course: Skin Tissue Culture Lab
o Description of research: Learn the associated techniques with tissue culture
and skin cell lines.
o Research techniques: tissue culture maintenance, harvesting and sub-
culturing, cell maintenance protocols (counting, plating, treating), staining,
and immunohistochemistry.
PUBLICATIONS
Monsanto M, White K, Kim T, Fischer K, Ilves K, Khalafalla F, Casillas A, Broughton
K, Mohsin S, Sussman MA. Concurrent Isolation of Three Distinct Cardiac Stem
Cell Populations from a Single Human Heart Biopsy. Circulation Research 2017 Jul
7;121(2):113-124. doi: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.116.310494. Epub 2017 Apr 26.
Völkers M, Doroudgar S, Quijada P, Konstandin M, Ilves K, Broughton K, Khalafalla
F, Casillas A, Nguyen K, Gude N, Toko H, Ornelas L, Thuerauf D, Glembotski CC,
Sussman MA. S100A4 protects the myocardium against ischemic stress. Journal
of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology 2016 Nov; 100:54-63. doi:
10.1016/j.yjmcc.2016.10.001. Epub 2016 Oct 6.
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Hoerter JD, Bradley P, Casillas A, Chambers D, Denholm C, Johnson K,
Weiswasser B. Extrafollicular dermal melanocyte stem cells and melanoma. Stem
Cells International 2012:407079 doi: 10.1155/2012/407079
Hoerter JD, Bradley P, Casillas A, Chambers D, Weiswasser B, Clements L, Gilbert
S, Jiao A. Does Melanoma Begin in a Melanocyte Stem Cell? Journal of Skin
Cancer. 2012:571087 doi:10.1155/2012/571087.
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
25th California Unified Program Annual Training Conference 3/20-
23/2023
o Scheduled to attend. Session participation will be updated after attendance.
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students 11/9-
12/2011
o conference theme “increasing diversity to improve global and scientific
competitiveness.”
Model Organisms to Human Biology – Cancer Genetics
06/17-20/2012
o This conference allowed me to hear cutting edge research that is being performed in
collaboration between model organisms and humans.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
San Diego State University 08/2013 –
12/2016
o Teaching Assistant Human Anatomy (BIO 212) Supervisor: Sandra
Garver
o Duties: Teach lab section of BIO 212 Human Anatomy, supervise and assign
duties to undergraduate teaching assistants and grade course exams.
Mad Science of Mount Diablo, Concord, Ca 02/2010 –
07/2011
o Mad Scientist instructor Supervisor: Kate Merlone
o Duties: teach experimental science education programs for elementary to
middle school in the classroom, assemblies, after-school programs and
summer camps.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Volunteer with Susan B. Wheatlake Cancer Center 01/2012 –
06/2013
o Assist cancer patients, family and friends of patients in obtaining the information
they need regarding their diagnosis and provide a welcoming and comfortable
atmosphere that promotes cancer awareness, wellness and education.
ADDITIONAL PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT THAT SUPPORTS POSITION
Women’s Information Service Inc. (WISE), Big Rapids, MI 03/2012 –
08/2012
o Administrative Volunteer Coordinator Supervisor: Kelly Samuels
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o Evaluate and update current volunteer program, recruit and retain volunteers, order
supplies for office, write grants and complete administrative tasks and fundraisers.
Terwilliger WildCare Bay Area, San Rafael Ca
02/2009 – 12/2009
o Education Intern Supervisor: Anya Pamplona
o Duties: presenting nature education programs at schools, developing curriculum for
educational programs in compliance with State Science Standards, and various
assigned projects
State Farm Insurance Agency Lisa Elkins-Reuter, San Rafael CA
09/2008 – 06/2009
o Staff Assistant Owner: Lisa Elkins-Reuter
o Duties: screening calls, scanning files, purging files, taking claims, organizing, office
advertisement and marketing, scheduling, bank transactions/deposits, and answering
phones
*Thank you for your time in reviewing my qualifications and
experience.
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Submit Date: Feb 24, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone
Email Address
Employer Job Title
Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions
Application Form
Profile
District Locator Tool
Resident of Supervisorial District:
District 5
Length of Employment
25+ years
Do you work in Contra Costa County?
Yes No
If Yes, in which District do you work?
All
How long have you lived or worked in Contra Costa County?
22 years
Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?
Yes No
Board and Interest
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Hazardous Materials Commission: Submitted
Heidi C Taylor
Martinez CA 94553
Self Attorney
Heidi C Taylor
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Seat Name
Environmental Justice (Alternate)
Have you ever attended a meeting of the advisory board for which you are applying?
Yes No
If Yes, how many meetings have you attended?
2+
Education
Select the option that applies to your high school education *
High School Diploma
College/ University A
Name of College Attended
UC Berkeley
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
BA Political Science/Rhetoric
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University B
Name of College Attended
California Western School of Law
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
JD
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University C
Name of College Attended
Diablo Valley College
Heidi C Taylor
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Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
AA German
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
Other Trainings & Occupational Licenses
Other Training A
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Other Training B
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Occupational Licenses Completed:
Qualifications and Volunteer Experience
Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or
commission.
I am a new resident of the city of Martinez (August 2022). I lived in Pleasant Hill for 22 years. I now live
150 feet from the fence line of Martinez Refining Company. I was directly impacted by the spent catalyst
release on Thanksgiving, 2022. Since that incident, I have learned a great deal about the various types of
hazardous materials manufactured/stored in our county. I have attended many city council meetings and
ISO/Community Warning System Ad Hoc Committee/Hazardous Material Commission meetings to voice
my concerns and offer suggestions. I want to serve on this committee because I want to make sure that
we all are doing everything we can to keep residents safe and informed regarding the realities of living in
a county that is refinery dense and living around other hazardous material sources. I hope to bring not
only my own opinions to the commission but also those of my neighbors. I will also advocate fiercely for
those without access to social media and unable to participate in the decisions that directly affect them.
Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of
your resume with this application)
I am directly impacted by the operation of the MRC refinery. I am interested and willing to invest
significant amounts of time in educating myself about the issues that come before the commission and
dutifully attend those meetings. I am not afraid to ask questions. I enjoy working collaboratively with
others to find workable solutions.
Heidi C Taylor
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Upload a Resume
Would you like to be considered for appointment to other advisory bodies for which you
may be qualified?
Yes No
Do you have any obligations that might affect your attendance at scheduled meetings?
Yes No
If Yes, please explain:
Are you currently or have you ever been appointed to a Contra Costa County advisory
board?
Yes No
If Yes, please list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you are currently
serving:
If Yes, please also list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you have
previously served:
List any volunteer or community experience, including any advisory boards on which you
have served.
UC Berkeley Lifetime Member of the Alumni Association, California Bar Association, Contra Costa County
Bar Association and DEI committee member, CASA Volunteer, Former Mock Trial Coach for DeAnza High
School, Member of DeAnza High School Mentoring Group, UC Section German Club, UC Section Writer's
Group
Conflict of Interest and Certification
Do you have a familial or financial relationship with a member of the Board of Supervisors?
(Please refer to the relationships listed under the "Important Information" section below or
Resolution No. 2021/234)
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Do you have any financial relationships with the County such as grants, contracts, or other
economic relationships?
Yes No
Heidi C Taylor
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If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I CERTIFY that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete, and correct
to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge and
undersand that all information in this application is publicly accessible. I understand that
misstatements and/or omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve
on a board, committee, or commission in Contra Costa County.
I Agree
Important Information
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.
Heidi C Taylor
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HEIDI TAYLOR
CA State Bar No. 189319
LAW OFFICE OF HEIDI TAYLOR
EXPERIENCE:
LAW OFFICE OF HEIDI TAYLOR, Pleasant Hill, CA, 2008 – present
Owner/Sole Proprietor: Consult with and direct litigation for clients involved in divorce, custody
and support cases. Litigate cases through trial. Negotiate and settle various family law issues
with pro per litigants or with opposing counsel. Manage the daily operations of a solo practice
law firm.
LAW OFFICES OF MADSEN & WOLCH, Walnut Creek, CA, 2006 – 2008
Associate attorney: Assisted with the preparation and litigation of family law cases.
FURTADO, JASPOVICE AND SIMONS, Hayward, CA 2001-2006
Associate attorney: Litigated plaintiff personal injury cases.
BOXER AND GERSON, Oakland, CA, 1999 – 2001
Associate attorney: Litigated third party personal injury cases on behalf of clients who were
injured while in the course and scope of employment.
BRAYTON HARLEY CURTIS, Novato, CA, 1998 - 1999
Associate attorney: Litigated personal injury claims on behalf of clients who were exposed to
and suffering from exposure/inhalation of asbestos.
ROBBINS AND GREEN, Phoenix, AZ, 1996 – 1998
Associate attorney: Prepared motions and conducted research for toxic tort litigation against
Motorola; assisted senior partners with litigation of medical malpractice and other personal
injury claims;
EDUCATION:
California Western School of Law J.D. 1996
San Diego, California
University of California, Berkeley B.A. 1989
Berkeley, California
MEMBERSHIPS:
UC Berkeley Lifetime Member of the Alumni Association, California Bar Association, Contra
Costa County Bar Association and DEI committee member, CASA Volunteer, Former Mock
Trial Coach for DeAnza High School, Member of DeAnza High School Mentoring Group,
UC Section German Club, UC Section Writer's Group
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 5.
Meeting Date:04/10/2023
Subject:CONSIDER APPLICANTS TO THE COUNTY CONNECTION CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: 23/5
Referral Name: Advisory Body Recruitment
Presenter: Julie Enea, Sr. Deputy CAO Contact: Julie Enea (925) 655-2056
Referral History:
County Connection was formed in 1980 as a Joint Powers Agency under the legal name The Central Contra Costa Transit
Authority. Today County Connection provides fixed-route and paratransit bus service throughout the communities of Central
Contra Costa County. The County Connection Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly to review, analyze, and advise the
County Connection Board of Directors on issues and policies relating to fixed-route and paratransit bus service. Committee
members also act as a citizen liaison from the represented jurisdictions.
Prior to 2019, the County Representative seat on the County Connection Advisory Committee had been vacant for many years.
In 2019, the Board of Supervisors appointed, at the recommendation of the IOC, Marjorie McWee to the County seat.
Referral Update:
Marjorie McWee resigned from the Citizens Advisory Committee in early March. Staff opened a recruitment on March 10 for a
four week period ending on April 7. For advisory body vacancies, our standard advertising includes:
Posting a notice in the News Flash section of the homepage for the duration of the nomination period.
Promoting with a recruitment announcement on CCTV’s CountyNet bulletin board
Emailing to area print/online publications, plus KCBS Radio and KKDV Radio.
At the time of publication, one application had been received from Sarah Birdwell (Walnut Creek), who appears well qualified
for the role and who has attended a past CAC meeting. Ms. Birdwell has been invited to attend today's meeting.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
CONSIDER applicants and DETERMINE recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for appointment to the County
Representative seat on the County Connection Advisory Committee to complete the current term that will expire on June 30,
2023 and to a new two-year term that will expire on June 30, 2025.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
No fiscal impact.
Attachments
Media Release-County Connection Citizens Advisory Committee
Application_Sara Birdwell_County Connection CAC
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Contra Costa County
County Administrator’s Office • 1025 Escobar St., 4th Fl. • Martinez, CA 94553 • www.contracosta.ca.gov/
Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea
Friday, March 10, 2023 Phone: (925) 655-2056
Email: julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us
IS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IMPORTANT TO YOU?
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking an individual to serve on the
County Connection Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee’s role is to review
and analyze issues and policies relating to fixed-route and paratransit service, and
advise the County Connection Board of Directors accordingly. The County’s appointee
will also act as a citizen liaison from the County.
Regular meetings of the Advisory Committee are held bi-monthly on the second
Tuesday at 1:00 PM in Concord. This is a volunteer position. The appointment will be
for a two-year term ending June 30, 2025.
Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling
(925) 655-2000 or by visiting the County webpage at www.contracosta.ca.gov.
Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County
Administration Building, 1025 Escobar St., Martinez, CA 94553 no later than 5 p.m. on
Friday, April 7, 2023. Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews in
Martinez on Monday, April 10, 2023.
Further information about the County Connection Advisory Committee can be obtained
by calling Ruby Horta at (925) 680-2048 or visiting the County Connection website at
https://countyconnection.com/volunteer-opportunities/.
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Submit Date: Mar 16, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone
Email Address
Employer Job Title
Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions
Application Form
Profile
District Locator Tool
Resident of Supervisorial District:
District 4
Length of Employment
4 months
Do you work in Contra Costa County?
Yes No
If Yes, in which District do you work?
4
How long have you lived or worked in Contra Costa County?
34 years
Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?
Yes No
Board and Interest
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
County Connection Citizens Advisory Committee: Submitted
Sarah J Birdwell
Walnut Creek CA 94597
Independent Living Resources Travel Trainer
Sarah J Birdwell
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Seat Name
Have you ever attended a meeting of the advisory board for which you are applying?
Yes No
If Yes, how many meetings have you attended?
1
Education
Select the option that applies to your high school education *
High School Diploma
College/ University A
Name of College Attended
California College of the arts
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
BFA graphic design
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University B
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University C
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
Sarah J Birdwell
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Other Trainings & Occupational Licenses
Other Training A
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Other Training B
Certificate Awarded for Training?
Yes No
Occupational Licenses Completed:
Qualifications and Volunteer Experience
Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or
commission.
I work for Independent Living Resources of Solano & Contra Costa Counties (ILRSCC) and we are
currently partnering with County Connection to develop and implement our travel training program. We
promote community living by teaching Independent Living Skills so consumers are able to reach their full
potential and become social, economic, and political participants within mainstream society. One of the
critical components to becoming more independent is being able to participate within the community
which involves having accessible transportation services which is why we started the travel training
program. We educate disabled individuals and seniors on how to navigate public transportation through
trip planning to wheelchair accessibility and navigating service changes and provide information
explaining the most appropriate and cost-effective transit options. Being disabled myself and using a
wheelchair my goal for serving this board is to be a part of the conversation and provide insight into the
challenges that our consumers face riding paratransit.
Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of
your resume with this application)
I am a disabled woman with over 17 years of experience as a designer, instructor, advocate, and
volunteer. I attended California College of the Arts, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in
Graphic Design. With that degree, I have worked with many renowned design agencies as a Designer,
Creative Director, and teaching at the Academy of Art University. I have sat on the board of two different
committees in the disability community. I was a board member at ILR, a non-profit that serves the
disabled and seniors, from July 2008 until July 2018, where I held the seat of Board President from July
2010 until 2017. I was also a member of the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee, a state-
funded program that advises and assists the Board of Supervisors of IHSS Public Authority. I was
appointed to the committee on March 7, 2011, until January 16, 2018, and held the position of Chair from
2012 to 2014. As an advocate, I have fought and continue to fight for women's rights and have lobbied for
disabled rights at the Capitol in Sacramento, CA. I am a strong leader passionate about giving back to my
community. I believe I am a powerful force in the workplace and use my positive attitude and tireless
energy to encourage others.
Sarah J Birdwell
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Upload a Resume
Would you like to be considered for appointment to other advisory bodies for which you
may be qualified?
Yes No
Do you have any obligations that might affect your attendance at scheduled meetings?
Yes No
If Yes, please explain:
Are you currently or have you ever been appointed to a Contra Costa County advisory
board?
Yes No
If Yes, please list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you are currently
serving:
If Yes, please also list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you have
previously served:
In home supportive services public authority advisory committee
List any volunteer or community experience, including any advisory boards on which you
have served.
I was a board member at ILR from July 2008 until July 2018, where I held the seat of Board President
from July 2010 until 2017. I was also a member of the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee,
I was appointed to the committee on March 7, 2011, until January 16, 2018, and held the position of Chair
from 2012 to 2014.
Conflict of Interest and Certification
Do you have a familial or financial relationship with a member of the Board of Supervisors?
(Please refer to the relationships listed under the "Important Information" section below or
Resolution No. 2021/234)
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Sarah J Birdwell
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Do you have any financial relationships with the County such as grants, contracts, or other
economic relationships?
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I CERTIFY that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete, and correct
to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge and
undersand that all information in this application is publicly accessible. I understand that
misstatements and/or omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve
on a board, committee, or commission in Contra Costa County.
I Agree
Important Information
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.
Sarah J Birdwell
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 6.
Meeting Date:04/10/2023
Subject:Small Business Enterprise, Outreach, and Local Program Report for July through December 2022
Submitted For: Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Department:Public Works
Referral No.: IOC 23/3 & 23/4
Referral Name: Small Business Enterprise, Outreach, Local Bid Preference Programs
Presenter: Cynthia Shehorn, Procurement Services Manager Contact: Cynthia Shehorn, 925-957-2495
Referral History:
Contra Costa County values the contributions of small business and developed programs to assist in soliciting and awarding contracts to the
SBE community. The Board of Supervisors adopted these programs to enable small and local businesses to compete for a share of the
County's purchasing transactions.
The Board of Supervisors has set a goal of awarding at least 50% of eligible product and service dollars to small businesses. The Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) Program applies to: (1) County-funded construction contracts of $100,000 or less; (2) purchasing transactions of
$100,000 or less; and (3) professional/personal service contracts of $100,000 or less.
The objective of the program is to award at least 50% or more of the total eligible dollar base amounts to SBEs. A Small Business Enterprise,
as defined by the California Government Code, Section 14837, Chapter 3.5 must be:
Independently owned and operated business, which is not dominant in its field of operation;
The principal office of which is located in California, the officers of which are domiciled in California, and which together with
affiliates, has 100 or fewer employees;
Have average annual gross receipts of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) or less over the previous three tax years, or a manufacturer
with 100 or fewer employees.
Reporting Requirements
It is the responsibility of each County department to track and compile the data for purchasing activities in order to provide a countywide
report to the Board of Supervisors.
The Internal Operations Committee has responsibility for evaluating the semi-annual reports and making recommendations to the Board on
program policies and reporting. The Board receives reports in six-month increments, with the last report submitted to the Board for the period
ending June 2022. Attachment A constitutes the report due for the period of July 1 – December 31, 2022.
Referral Update:
The table below summarizes the attached department activity on a countywide basis.
The table below summarizes the attached department activity on a countywide basis.
July – December 2022
ACTIVITY TYPE:
Total # of
ALL
Contracts
Total # of
SBE
Contracts
SBE
Percent
of Total
Total Dollar
Value of ALL
Contracts
Total Dollar
Value of
SBE
Contracts
SBE
Percent
of Total
Professional/Personal
Services 404 164 40.6%$34,375,620 $7,973,317 23.2%
Purchasing Transactions 833 392 47.1%$12,419,318 $5,632,737 45.4%
Construction Contracts 0 0 0%0 0 0%
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While the County did not achieve the 50% goal, this information shows the County directed more than $13.5 million in qualifying
transactions to SBE firms during the six-month reporting period, achieving a 23.2% award rate for professional/personal services transactions
and a 45.4% award rate for purchasing transactions. There were no construction contracts reported in this period.
It is worth noting that the SBE participation goals of surrounding agencies are typically in the 20-25% range. By that measure, Contra Costa
County’s reported activity is within range for professional/personal services, and well above that range for purchasing transactions. The
following departments are to be commended for achieving 50% or more program compliance this reporting period:
Professional/Personal Services: Animal Services, Auditor-Controller, Conservation and Development, DOIT, District Attorney, Fire
Protection District, Health Services, Library Administration, and Public Works.
Purchasing Transactions: Auditor-Controller, Conservation & Development, Clerk of the Board, and the Treasurer – Tax Collector.
Of particular note, the Auditor-Controller, Conservation and Development, DOIT, District Attorney are to be commended for achieving a
100% award rate for qualifying professional services contracts. Conservation and Development also achieved 100% in qualifying Purchasing
Transactions for this period.
Department/Activity
Total # of
ALL
Contracts
Total # of
SBE
Contracts
SBE
Percent
of Total
Total
Dollar
Value of
ALL
Contracts
Total Dollar
Value of
SBE
Contracts
SBE
Percent of
Total
Professional/Personal Svcs
Animal Services 28 18 64.3%$870,354 $724,854 83.3%
Auditor-Controller 1 1 100%$50,000 $50,000 100%
Conservation & Development 12 12 100%$430,963 $430,963 100%
DOIT 1 1 100%$12,000 $12,000 100%
District Attorney 1 1 100%$195,000 $195,000 100%
Fire Protection District 5 3 60%$199,800 $142,500 71.3%
Health Services 148 85 57.4%$6,921,686 $4,143,323 59.9%
Library Administration 7 6 85.7%$209,350 $148,600 71.0%
Public Works 14 10 71.4%$393,673 $303,288 77%
Purchasing Transactions
Auditor-Controller 6 5 83.3%$53,726 $47,555 88.5%
Conservation & Development 5 5 100%$68,821 $68,821 100%
Clerk of the Board 5 4 80%$31,330 $30,730 98.1%
Treasurer-Tax Collector 10 4 40%$126,577 $88,085 69.6%
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E-Outreach Report
In order to encourage the use of small, local, and disadvantaged businesses, the County's E-Outreach Program requires bids and Request for
Proposals greater than $10,000 to be solicited online. For this period, there were 46 bids totaling $27,293,989 that fell within the parameters of
the program.
The data specific to electronic solicitations is developed and provided by the Purchasing Division of the Public Works Department, and reflects
outreach to small, women-owned, minority-owned, local, disabled veteran-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. During this
reporting period, 46 bids were conducted using the BidSync e-outreach site. Notifications were sent to 626,459 businesses, of which 14.07%
are considered small, local, or disadvantaged business enterprises.
E-Outreach July 1, – December 31, 2022
Number of Solicitations 46
Total Notifications 626,459
Dollar Value $27,293,989
BUSINESS CATEGORY Notifications Percentage of Total
MBE - Minority Business Enterprise 15,102 2.4%
WBE - Women Business Enterprise 13,555 2.1%
SBE - Small Business Enterprise 48,002 7.7%
LBE - Local Business Enterprise 2,066 0.3%
DVBE - Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise 430 0.07%
DBE – Disadvantaged Business Enterprise 9,125 1.5%
Total 88,280 14.07%
Local Business Preference
For opportunities exceeding $25,000, the Local Business Preference Program allows for local businesses to submit a new offer if within 5%
of the lowest bidder. There were no instances of the Bid Preference utilized in this reporting period.
Dollar Value Awarded to Local and Bay Area Businesses
The dollar value of Purchase Orders issued for the period was $21,590,660. The dollar value awarded to Contra Costa County businesses was
16.6% or $3.5 million. The value awarded to other Bay Area businesses was 21.9% or $4.7 million. This represents Contra Costa County’s
contribution to the local economy.
Contra Costa County $3,589,539 16.6%
Other Bay Area Counties $4,742,052 21.9%
Other $13,259,069 61.4%
Total $21,590,660 100.0%
Conclusion
The County has demonstrated continued commitment to achieving the 50% goal for participation by SBE firms in contract and purchasing
activities. While the data for some departments is below this threshold, departments are showing some interest in increasing the percentage of
awarded contracts. Instruction is being provided on the search features of the purchasing system, to assist in identifying businesses in the
small, local, women, minority, veteran, and disadvantaged business categories.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
ACCEPT the Small Business Enterprise, Outreach, and Local Bid Preference Programs Report, reflecting departmental program data for the
period July 1 through December 31, 2022.
Attachments
Attachment A: July-December 2022
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ATTACHMENT A
SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE - Program Activity report
Reporting Period: July - December 2017July - December 2022
Total # of Total # of SBE percent of Total dollar value Total dollar value SBE percent of
ALL contracts SBE contracts Total # of contracts of ALL contracts of SBE contracts Total contracts value
Agriculture
Professional/Personal services contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Purchasing Transactions 4 1 25.0%$18,801 $890 4.7%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Animal Services *
Professional/Personal services contracts 28 18 64.3%$870,354 $724,954 83.3%
Purchasing Transactions 47 17 36.2%$477,193 $81,277 17.0%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Assessor
Professional/Personal services contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Purchasing Transactions 10 2 20.0%$99,783 $2,793 2.8%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Auditor-Controller *
Professional/Personal services contracts 1 1 100.0%$50,000 $50,000 100.0%
Purchasing Transactions 6 5 83.3%$53,726 $47,555 88.5%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Clerk Recorder-Elections
Professional/Personal services contracts 19 8 42.1%$191,273 $60,077 31.4%
Purchasing Transactions 15 3 20.0%$98,344 $45,383 46.1%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Conservation and Development *
Professional/Personal services contracts 12 12 100.0%$430,963 $430,963 100.0%
Purchasing Transactions 5 5 100.0%$68,821 $68,821 100.0%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
County Administrator's Office - Administration
Professional/Personal services contracts 5 1 20.0%$412,152 $10,000 2.4%
Purchasing Transactions 3 2 66.7%$8,841 $2,491 28.2%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
County Administrator's Office - Reentry & Justice
ORJ REPORTED WITH PROBATION
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ATTACHMENT A
SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE - Program Activity report
Reporting Period: July - December 2017July - December 2022
Total # of Total # of SBE percent of Total dollar value Total dollar value SBE percent of
ALL contracts SBE contracts Total # of contracts of ALL contracts of SBE contracts Total contracts value
County Administrator's Office - Clerk of the Board *
Professional/Personal services contracts 3 2 66.7%$1,190,816 $365,000 30.7%
Purchasing Transactions 5 4 80.0%$31,330 $30,730 98.1%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
County Administrator's Office - Communications and Media
Professional/Personal services contracts 1 0 0.0%$74,323 $0 0.0%
Purchasing Transactions 5 0 0.0%$156,321 $0 0.0%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
County Administrator's Office - Dept. of Information Technology (DoIT)*
Professional/Personal services contracts 1 1 100.0%$12,000 $12,000 100.0%
Purchasing Transactions 54 10 18.5%$1,494,269 $355,641 23.8%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Dept. Child Support Services (DCSS)
Professional/Personal services contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Purchasing Transactions 11 6 54.5%$106,545 $18,167 17.1%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
County Counsel
Professional/Personal services contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Purchasing Transactions 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
District Attorney *
Professional/Personal services contracts 1 1 100.0%$195,000 $195,000 100.0%
Purchasing Transactions 27 15 55.6%$463,005 $209,475 45.2%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Employment and Human Services
Professional/Personal services contracts 99 0 0.0%$4,688,966 $0 0.0%
Purchasing Transactions 102 48 47.1%$1,501,747 $410,927 27.4%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
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ATTACHMENT A
SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE - Program Activity report
Reporting Period: July - December 2017July - December 2022
Total # of Total # of SBE percent of Total dollar value Total dollar value SBE percent of
ALL contracts SBE contracts Total # of contracts of ALL contracts of SBE contracts Total contracts value
Fire Protection District *
Professional/Personal services contracts 5 3 60.0%$199,800 $142,500 71.3%
Purchasing Transactions 19 7 36.8%$782,644 $246,482 31.5%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Health Services *
Professional/Personal services contracts 148 85 57.4%$6,921,686 $4,143,323 59.9%
Purchasing Transactions 138 86 62.3%$2,056,996 $954,544 46.4%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Human Resources
Professional/Personal services contracts 12 0 0.0%$5,520,480 $0 0.0%
Purchasing Transactions 7 4 57.1%$47,111 $16,900 35.9%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Library *
Professional/Personal services contracts 7 6 85.7%$209,350 $148,600 71.0%
Purchasing Transactions 30 12 40.0%$151,191 $58,105 38.4%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Probation - Includes ORJ Data
Professional/Personal services contracts 37 15 40.5%$654,126 $222,512 34.0%
Purchasing Transactions 65 27 41.5%$507,547 $196,668 38.7%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Public Defender
Professional/Personal services contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Purchasing Transactions 11 3 27.3%$139,643 $17,166 12.3%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Public Works *
Professional/Personal services contracts 14 10 71.4%$393,673 $303,288 77.0%
Purchasing Transactions 147 77 52.4%$4,028,883 $1,905,032 47.3%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
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ATTACHMENT A
SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE - Program Activity report
Reporting Period: July - December 2017July - December 2022
Total # of Total # of SBE percent of Total dollar value Total dollar value SBE percent of
ALL contracts SBE contracts Total # of contracts of ALL contracts of SBE contracts Total contracts value
Office of the Sheriff
Professional/Personal services contracts 16 2 12.5%$12,360,658 $1,175,100 9.5%
Purchasing Transactions 159 54 34.0%$31,105,118 $875,605 2.8%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Treasurer - Tax Collector *
Professional/Personal services contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Purchasing Transactions 10 4 40.0%$126,577 $88,085 69.6%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Veterans Services Office
Professional/Personal services contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Purchasing Transactions 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
Total Activity Reported
Professional/Personal services contracts 404 164 40.6%$34,375,620 $7,973,317 23.2%
Purchasing Transactions 833 392 47.1%$12,419,318 $5,632,737 45.4%
Construction contracts 0 0 0.0%$0 $0 0.0%
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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 7.
Meeting Date:04/10/2023
Subject:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALLOCATION OF FISH & WILDLIFE PROPAGATION FUNDING
Submitted For: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: IOC 23/6
Referral Name: Allocation of Fish & Wildlife Propagation Funds
Presenter: Maureen Parkes Contact: Maureen Parkes (925) 655-2909
Referral History:
On November 22, 2010, the IOC received a status report from Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) regarding
the allocation of propagation funds by the Fish and Wildlife Committee (FWC). The IOC accepted the report along with the
recommended modifications to improve the grant process in the future. The modifications included (1) updating the FWC
Conflict of Interest Code, which was accomplished, and; (2) having the IOC conduct a preliminary review of annual FWC
grant recommendations prior to Board of Supervisors review, which has since been a standing referral to the IOC.
Referral Update:
Attached is a memo from the Fish & Wildlife Committee describing the outreach and selection process and criteria, and
transmitting the grant funding recommendations for full or partial funding of nine projects. The Fish & Wildlife Committee
exercised care in limiting allocations to the direct costs of each project for activities that protect, conserve, propagate, and
preserve fish and wildlife. The grant matrix attached to the transmittal shows each project in summary form, including the
amount requested vs. the proposed allocation, the rationale for the FWC's decision, and any limitations on the use of the funds.
As shown below, annual receipts had been on a declining trend until FY21-22, when the Fund received a deposit of $497,500
from a fine levied on Kinder Morgan following a pipeline rupture.
2010-11 $66,969.25
2011-12 $29,576.67
2012-13 $187,437.10
2013-14 $50,705.88
2014-15 $11,694.40
2015-16 $210,606.85
2016-17 $92,965.83
2017-18 $14,187.33
2018-19 $207,918.55
2019-20 $45,173.84
2020-21 $8,697.46
2021-22 $520,330.12
2022-23 thru Feb 41,043.41
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Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
CONSIDER recommendations from the Fish & Wildlife Committee for the allocation of 2023 Fish and Wildlife Propagation
Fund grant funds for nine projects totaling $60,702, and DETERMINE recommendations for Board of Supervisors
consideration.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
The recommendation will have no impact on the County General Fund. The FWC is proposing to allocate $60,702 or about
9% of the $652,253 propagation funds available as of January 13, 2023. Fish and wildlife propagation funds are restricted to
costs for the protection, conservation, propagation, and preservation of fish and wildlife, pursuant to Fish and Game Code
section 13100, and are budgeted in the Fish and Game Fund (110200).
Attachments
2022-23 Fish & Wildlife Propagation Fund Allocation Recommendations
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMITTEE
c/o Department of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Telephone: 925-655-2703
TO: Internal Operations Committee
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair
Supervisor Diane Burgis, Vice Chair
FROM: From: Daniel Pellegrini, Chair
Fish and Wildlife Committee
By: Maureen Parkes, Senior Planning Technician
Staff to Fish and Wildlife Committee
DATE: April 3, 2023
SUBJECT: Grant Funding Recommendations from the Contra Costa County Fish and
Wildlife Committee
The Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee (FWC) has completed its review of grant requests
for funding from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund (Fund) and is forwarding its grant award
recommendations to the Internal Operations Committee (IO). The FWC reviewed 10 grant applications and
recommends nine of them for full or partial funding. The FWC is requesting that the IO Committee
consider these recommendations and make their own recommendation for consideration by the full Board
of Supervisors (Board). This memo provides background on the grant program, explains the review
process performed by the FWC and documents the FWC’s recommendations on grant funding.
I. Background
Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund
The Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund (Fund) was established in accordance with the California Fish and
Game Code (Code) 13100 as a repository for fines collected for certain violations of the Code and other
regulations related to fish and game. The most common fines are small ($25-$150) and are processed
through the four Superior Courts in Contra Costa County. A portion of the fines are deposited into the
Fund. The fines typically stem from hunting or fishing violations (e.g. not possessing a valid license) and
illegal dumping. Occasionally portions of larger fines that result from violations, including failure to obtain
appropriate permits for activities such as streambed alteration, illegal take of a special status species, and
pollution of waters are deposited into the Fund. In 2022, due to the settlement of The People of the State
of California vs. LP, SFPP, regarding a Kinder Morgan ruptured oil pipeline that leaked a large amount of
gasoline into a drainage canal that occurred in November 2020, a deposit of $497,500 was made into the
Fund. As of January 13, 2023, the Fund had an available balance of $652,252.67.
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FWC Grant Program
The Board has charged the FWC with coordinating a process by which fine money could be appropriately
“expended for the protection, conservation, propagation, and preservation of fish and wildlife” [Fish and
Game Code 13100]. Since 1996, the FWC has implemented a structured process for reviewing funding
requests. The FWC developed a grant application packet (attached), which includes a cover letter to
explain the grant process and funding priorities, an application to solicit relevant information about the
project, and a copy of the expenditure criteria established by California law for the Fish and Wildlife
Propagation Fund.
Public Outreach to Advertise the Grant Program
On September 29, 2022, the application packet was sent to the Fish and Wildlife Committee mailing list,
the Contra Costa Watershed Forum mailing list, and to teachers and programs that could benefit from the
grant program including Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, Los Medanos College, UC
Berkeley, Cal State University - East Bay, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Mills College and St. Mary’s College. In October 2022, all Contra Costa County school districts were sent
the announcement. The CCC Office of Communications and Media distributed a press release to local and
regional media outlets regarding the availability of the grant application packet. CCTV publicized it on the
CountyNet Bulletin Board which reaches 400,000+ homes in the County. Supervisors also included the
announcement in their email newsletters. It was posted as a newsflash on the Department of Conservation
and Development’s website and displayed on its social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
It was also made available on the Committee’s website and to anyone who requested a copy.
FWC Grant Review Process in 2023
10 applications requesting a total of $84,906.02 were reviewed.
The Fish and Wildlife Committee members considered the funding of the applications at their January and
February meetings. Some applicants attended FWC meetings to make themselves available to answer
questions regarding their applications.
II. Recommendation of Funding on Grants for 2023
At its February 15, 2023 meeting, the FWC recommended full or partial funding for nine of the proposed
projects. Projects recommended for funding total $60,702.02 and are geographically located across the
County. More details are provided on the attached grant recommendations chart, which provides
information on all of the applications. The specific FWC recommendations and vote are listed on Pages 2
through 4 of this memo. Members in attendance and voting on these items were: Nicole Balbas (At-
large), Roni Gehlke (At-large), Madhan Gunasekaran (District III), Susan Heckly (District II), Kathleen
Jennings (At-large), Brett Morris (District IV), Daniel Pellegrini (District V), and Cass Rogers (At-large).
The following recommendations are for full funding of the project as proposed unless noted otherwise.
FWC Recommendations:
1) Appropriate $13,151.37 to International Bird Rescue for their “Repair and Improve Rehabilitation
Habitats for Contra Costa Wildlife Harmed by Human Impact - 2023” project. Funds will be used
to repair and replace currently unusable and obsolete rehabilitation facilities and material in their
small aviaries, predator-proof these and other enclosures, and improve their ability to care for
unhatched eggs and chicks. Partial funding is recommended for the purchase of Brinsea TLC-50
Advance Series II Parrot Broder/Intensive Care Unit/Recovery Incubator, 8-unit modular wall
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cage, wood and building supplies for rehabilitation habitats, hardware cloth and netting, materials
for staff to restore small pelican aviary and rubber matting for wash room; and may not be used for
trimming trees and brush or weed abatement.
2)Appropriate $1,015.00 to Worth a Dam for their “Beavers: Climate Superheroes” project. The
children will walk from booth to booth with a bookmark collecting stamps showing the issues
beavers can address learning how they mitigate climate change. Funds will be used for climate hero
stamps, superhero bookmarks, climate change hero posters for booths and exhibit location map
festival brochures.
3)Appropriate $4,336.00 to Golden Gate Audubon for their “Bring Back the Natives” project. The
goals of the tour are to encourage homeowners to garden with native plants in order to create
habitat for wildlife where they live and work; to reduce the amount of water used in the landscape;
and to eliminate pesticide use, thus protecting pollinators affected by garden chemicals, and water
quality for aquatic species such as frogs, trout and salmon. Partial funding is recommended and
may be used for lawn signs, t-shirts for hosts and volunteers, Zoom fees for virtual tour, and
keystone species cards; and may not be used for a consultant to provide technical help for a virtual
tour.
4) Appropriate $7,200.00 to KIDS for the BAY for their “Watershed Action Program” project. The
project will engage eight elementary school classes, including 200 students, their teachers and
families, in under-resourced schools in Contra Costa County, in hands-on watershed education and
stewardship. Funds will be used for field trip bus transportation.
5)Appropriate $15,100.00 to The Watershed Project for their “Contra Costa Water Quality
Monitoring and Wildcat Creek Fish Habitat Suitability Study” project to support the continuation
of their countywide creek monitoring program while partnering with Trout Unlimited to conduct a
Steelhead and Salmon Habitat Suitability Study in Wildcat Creek. Partial funding is recommended
and may be used for calibration standards and replacement parts for all meters in use, paper strip
indicators, HOBO loggers, YSI meter and sensors, Oakton meter, lab fees and permits, educational
materials for public events, replacement waders; and may not be used for website and app
development fees, event space rental for year-end celebration, or intern stipend.
6)Appropriate $5,280.65 to Lindsay Wildlife Experience for their “Hospital Exam Room Medical
Light Fixture” project. The new light fixture will replace examination lights in the primary
treatment room of the hospital and will improve their ability to properly examine and diagnose
animals. Funds will be used for the purchase and installation of the medical light fixture.
7)Appropriate $2,050.00 to River Otter Ecology Project for their “Ambassadors to the Watershed”
project to support educational presentations about the Contra Costa Canal otters on Zoom and/or in
person at which they will discuss the importance of community science in conservation and show
how the information those who input sightings are giving them supports improved management
decisions for wildlife. Funds will be used for design and printing of logo tees, printing of
brochures, barrel bags and postage.
8)Appropriate $5,695.00 to Contra Costa Resource Conservation District for their “CSUEB, Concord
Eco-Cultural Garden Outdoor Classroom” project to purchase teaching supplies and infrastructure
materials to equip the California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), Concord Eco-Cultural
Garden to serve as an outdoor classroom. Partial funding is recommended and may be used for
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dissection microscopes, hand lenses, binoculars, trowels, garden gloves, Outdoor Learning Store
Soil Study and Inquiry Kit, craft supplies, folding tables, potting soil, shipping container,
interpretive bulletin case, galvanized steel sign holders; and may not be used for a shipping
container.
9)Appropriate $6,874.00 to Wildcat Canyon Community School for their “Educating Future
Generations About Wildlife Habitat Restoration and Mitigating Stormwater Runoff at Wildcat
Canyon Community School” project which involves restoration and improvement of two disturbed
hillside areas; creation of a native plant demonstration garden near the front of the school; and
improved irrigation in the school garden. The restoration efforts will be carried out by the students
and school community volunteers of Wildcat Canyon Community School (WCCS), with an
emphasis on educating participants on the ecological benefits of planting native plants and impacts
on wildlife. Funds will be used for native trees, native shrubs, native wildlflower seeds and native
bunchgrasses; gopher cages and wire roll, welding wire fencing, T-posts, work gloves,
wheelbarrow and hand tools, and miscellaneous irrigation and water catchment supplies.
10) Further, the FWC also recommended that within a year of grant funding approval, or within one
month of project completion, whichever comes sooner, recipients must submit a final project report
which includes invoices and receipts documenting how funds were spent and the results of the
project. Details will be outlined in the grant award packet provided to all successful applicants.
[8 ayes/0 noes]
Ayes: Balbas, Gehlke, Gunasekaran, Heckly, Jennings, Morris, Pellegrini and Rogers; Noes: None;
Abstain: None; Absent: None
Staff recommends that grant awardees may request modifications to the budget allocations described in
their grant applications in writing and those requests may be approved by the Fish and Wildlife
Committee or the Department of Conservation and Development Director or his designee.
Please contact Maureen Parkes at 925-655-2909 or Abigail Fateman at 925-655-2908 with any questions.
Attachments:
•Grant application packet for Fish and Wildlife Propagation Funds
•Chart summarizing the applications and recommendations
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Grant Applications and Fish and Wildlife Committee Recommendations 2023
Organization Type of Org Project Title Type of Project Location of
Project
Requested
Funding Amount
Recommended
Funding
Amount
Staff Summary of Request FWC Rationale for Recommendation
A UC Davis School
The Impact of
Human
Disturbance on
Animal Learning
(a) public education
(i) scientific research
* CDFW has confirmed
this project is eligible to
receive funds under FGC
Section 13103 (i)
Central County $9,140.00 $0.00
This is a request for funds to
investigate how human disturbance
impacts social interactions among
animals and learning strategies in the
California ground squirrel at Briones
Regional Park. The specific aims of this
project are to 1) determine the long-
term effects of human disturbance on
social network properties, and 2)
assess how human disturbance affects
learning strategies. Funding is
requested for Raspberry Pi sets,
custom cut acrylic for puzzle boxes,
RFID logger, RFID antennae, power
bank 20mAH, charger cables, RasPi4
compatible touch screens,
miscellaneous electronics, stepper
motors, configuration fee of existing
RFID logger, notebooks, stoage unit
rent in Martinez and mileage.
Proposed Project Schedule:
Field work will be conducted May
2023 - August 2023.
Although a valuable research project,
the Committee does not recommend
funding because they prefer to fund
special projects rather than having
organizations depend on grant funding
year-to-year for programs or projects.
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*CDFW requires Department approval of Fish and Wildlife Propagation funds that are requested under California Fish and Game Code Section 13103 (d), (h), (i), (l) and (m).
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Grant Applications and Fish and Wildlife Committee Recommendations 2023
Organization Type of Org Project Title Type of Project Location of
Project
Requested
Funding Amount
Recommended
Funding
Amount
Staff Summary of Request FWC Rationale for Recommendation
B International Bird
Rescue non-profit
Repair and
Improve
Rehabilitation
Habitats for Contra
Costa Wildlife
Harmed by Human
Impact - 2023
(a) public education
(b) temporary
emergency treatment
and care of injured or
orphaned wildlife.
(c) temporary treatment
and care of wildlife
confiscated by the
department as evidence.
Countywide $15,251.37 $13,151.37
This is a request for funds to repair
and replace currently unusable and
obsolete rehabilitation facilities and
material in their small aviaries,
predator-proof these and other
enclosures, improve their ability to
care for unhatched eggs and chicks,
and improve workplace safety for
their patients and property. Funds
are requested for Brinsea TLC-50
Advance Series II Parrot
Broder/Intensive Care Unit/Recovery
Incubator, 8-unit modular wall cage,
wood and building supplies for
rehabilitation habitats, hardware
cloth and netting, materials for staff
to restore small pelican aviary, rubber
matting for wash room, fire
protection (trim trees and brush away
from buildings, rehabilitation areas,
and power lines; weed abatement)
Proposed Project Schedule: This
project can begin within 30 days, and
be completed within 6 months,
following notification of grant
approval.
The project meets the requirements of
Section 13103 (a) public education, (b)
temporary emergency treatment and
care of injured or orphaned wildlife, and
(c) temporary treatment and care of
wildlife confiscated by the department
as evidence. The goals of the project are
to positively resolve human/wildlife
interactions and to propagate hundreds
of native Contra Costa wild animals,
representing dozens of different species.
Partial funding is recommended and
may not be used for trimming trees and
brush or weed abatement.
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Grant Applications and Fish and Wildlife Committee Recommendations 2023
Organization Type of Org Project Title Type of Project Location of
Project
Requested
Funding Amount
Recommended
Funding
Amount
Staff Summary of Request FWC Rationale for Recommendation
C Worth a Dam non-profit Beavers: Climate
Superheroes (a) public education Central County $1,015.00 $1,015.00
This is a request for funds for a
children's educational activity at the
14th Annual Beaver Festival in
Martinez. The children will walk from
booth to booth with a bookmark
collecting stamps showing the issues
beavers can address learning how
they mitigate climate change. Funds
are requested for climate hero
stamps, superhero bookmarks,
climate change hero posters for
booths and exhibit location map
festival brochures.
Event Date: June 24, 2023
The project meets the requirements of
Section 13103 (a) public education.
"Beavers: Climate Superheroes" is a fun
way to learn how beavers mitigate
climate change.
D Golden Gate Audubon
Society non-profit Bring Back the
Natives
(a) public education
(e) habitat improvement
Central
50%
West County
50%
$4,900.00 $4,336.00
This is a request for funds to support
the 2023 Bringing Back the Natives
Garden Tour. The goals of the tour are
to encourage homeowners to garden
with native plants in order to create
habitat for wildlife where they live
and work; to reduce the amount of
water used in the landscape; and to
eliminate pesticide use, thus
protecting pollinators affected by
garden chemicals, and water quality
for aquatic species such as frogs, trout
and salmon. Funds are requested for
lawn signs, t-shirts for hosts and
volunteers, Zoom fees for virtual tour,
consultant providing technical help for
virtual tour, and keystone species
cards.
Event Dates:
May 6-7, 2023
The project meets the requirements of
Section 13103 (a) public education and
(e) habitat improvement. The garden
tour has direct benefits to wildlife as it
will improve habitat by teaching Contra
Costa residents about the importance of
native plants to wildlife, how to
transform gardens into habitat, inspire,
and provide the resources that will help
residents protect species whose
numbers are in decline by creating
ecologically diverse gardens. Partial
funding is recommended and may not
be used for a consultant to provide
technical help for the virtual tour.
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Grant Applications and Fish and Wildlife Committee Recommendations 2023
Organization Type of Org Project Title Type of Project Location of
Project
Requested
Funding Amount
Recommended
Funding
Amount
Staff Summary of Request FWC Rationale for Recommendation
E KIDS for the BAY non-profit Watershed Action
Program
(a) public education
(e) habitat improvement
West County
60%
East County
40%
$7,200.00 $7,200.00
This is a request for funds to support
the Watershed Action Program which
will engage eight elementary school
classes, including 200 students, their
teachers and families, in under-
resourced schools in Contra Costa
County, in hands-on watershed
education and stewardship. Funds are
requested for field trip bus
transportation.
Proposed Project Schedule:
2023 - 2024 school year
The project meets the requirements of
Section 13103 (a) public education and
(e) habitat improvement. Students will
discover wildlife in unique aquatic
environments, explore and investigate
like scientists, and make personal
connections with nature. Students will
become environmental leaders at school
and at home by taking action for their
environment, making behavior changes
and teaching their families and school
communities how to protect their local
watershed and wildlife.
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Grant Applications and Fish and Wildlife Committee Recommendations 2023
Organization Type of Org Project Title Type of Project Location of
Project
Requested
Funding Amount
Recommended
Funding
Amount
Staff Summary of Request FWC Rationale for Recommendation
F The Watershed Project non-profit
Contra Costa
Water Quality
Monitoring and
Wildcat Creek Fish
Habitat Suitability
Study
(a) public education
(e) habitat improvement
West County
60%
Central County
25%
East County
15%
$20,000.00 $15,100.00
This is a request for funding to
support continuation of their
countywide creek monitoring program
while partnering with Trout Unlimited
to conduct a Steelhead and Salmon
Habitat Suitability Study in Wildcat
Creek. Funds are requested for
calibration standards and
replacement parts for all meters in
use, paper strip indicators, HOBO
loggers, YSI meter and sensors,
Oakton meter, lab fees and permits,
website and app development fees,
educational materials for public
events, event space rental for year-
end celebration, replacement waders
and intern stipend.
Proposed Project Schedule: The
project would begin when notified of
grant approval and be completed in
May 2024.
The project meets the requirements of
Section 13103 (a) public education and
(e) habitat improvement. The Wildcat
Creek Steelhead and Salmon Habitat
Suitability Study will provide a direct
benefit to anadromous fish species in
Wildcat Creek by better understanding
spawning and rearing conditions in the
creek, and interventions necessary to
accompany fish passage improvements.
Additionally, the goal of their creek
monitoring program is to train and
engage community scientists on
improving water quality in Contra Costa
County in order to provide suitable
habitat for fish populations. Partial
funding is recommended and may not
be used on website and app
development fees, event space rental for
year-end celebration and intern stipend.
G Lindsay Wildlife
Experience non-profit
Hospital Exam
Room Medical
Light Fixture
(b) Temporary
emergency treatment
and care of injured or
orphaned wildlife.
Countywide $5,280.65 $5,280.65
This is a request for funds to replace
examination lights, which are
currently 1/2 functional, that are
located in the primary treatment
room of the hospital.
Proposed Project Schedule: The
project would begin when notified of
grant approval.
The project meets the requirements of
Section 13103 (b) temporary emergency
treatment and care of injured or
orphaned wildlife. Replacing the
examination lights will improve their
ability to properly examine and diagnose
animals coming into the hospital.
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Grant Applications and Fish and Wildlife Committee Recommendations 2023
Organization Type of Org Project Title Type of Project Location of
Project
Requested
Funding Amount
Recommended
Funding
Amount
Staff Summary of Request FWC Rationale for Recommendation
H River Otter Ecology
Project non-profit Ambassadors to
the Watershed (a) public education Central County $2,050.00 $2,050.00
This is a request for funds to support
educational presentations about the
Contra Costa Canal otters on Zoom
and/or in person at which they will
discuss the importance of community
science in conservation and show how
the information those who input
sightings are giving them supports
improved management decisions for
wildlife. Funds are requested for
design and printing of logo tees,
printing of brochures, barrel bags and
postage.
Proposed Project Schedule: 2023
The project meets the requirements of
Section 13103 (a) public education. River
otters in the Contra Costa Canal are
attracting the public’s attention, and this
is an opportunity to promote public
awareness and education on responsible
wildlife viewing, photography and the
importance of watershed health,
offering education and ways to use
community science data to support
watershed conservation.
I Contra Costa Resource
Conservation District government
CSUEB, Concord
Eco-Cultural
Garden Outdoor
Classroom
(a) public education Central County $13,195.00 $5,695.00
This is a request for funds to purchase
teaching supplies and infrastructure
materials to equip the California State
University, East Bay (CSUEB), Concord
Eco-Cultural Garden to serve as an
outdoor classroom. Funds are
requested for dissection microscopes,
hand lenses, binoculars, trowels,
garden gloves, Outdoor Learning
Store Soil Study and Inquiry Kit, craft
supplies, folding tables, potting soil,
shipping container, interpretive
bulletin case, and galvanized steel sign
holders.
Proposed Project Schedule: This
project can begin within 30 days, and
be completed within 4 months,
following notification of grant
approval.
The project meets the requirements of
Section 13103 (a) public education. The
vision for the garden is to serve as an
entry point to create awareness of the
interconnectedness of human actions
and watershed health. Installing
interpretive signage to educate the
community and providing materials for
an outdoor classroom will allow the
highly visible and accessible CSUEB
Concord Eco-Cultural garden to expand
environmental awareness of curious
students, educators, and members of
the public. Partial funding is
recommended and may not be used to
purchase a shipping container.
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Grant Applications and Fish and Wildlife Committee Recommendations 2023
Organization Type of Org Project Title Type of Project Location of
Project
Requested
Funding Amount
Recommended
Funding
Amount
Staff Summary of Request FWC Rationale for Recommendation
J Wildcat Canyon
Community School School
Educating Future
Generations About
Wildlife Habitat
Restoration and
Mitigating
Stormwater Runoff
at Wildcat Canyon
Community School
(a) public education
(e) habitat improvement West County $6,874.00 $6,874.00
This is a request for funds to restore
native wildlife habitat on the campus
of Wildcat Canyon Community
School (WCCS), and to assist in
educating the community about their
native ecosystem. Funds are
requested for native trees, native
shrubs, native wildlflower seeds and
native bunchgrasses; gopher cages
and wire roll, welding wire fencing, T-
posts, work gloves, wheelbarrow and
hand tools, and miscellaneous
irrigation and water catchment
supplies.
Request for exception to the grant
funding cost reimbursement
requirement.
Proposed Project Schedule:
May 2023 - February 2024
The project meets the requirements of
Section 13103 (a) public education and
(e) habitat improvement. This project
will involve restoration and
improvement of two disturbed hillside
areas; creation of a native plant
demonstration garden near the front of
the school; and improved irrigation in
the school garden. The restoration
efforts will be carried out by the
students and school community
volunteers of Wildcat Canyon
Community School (WCCS), with an
emphasis on educating participants on
the ecological benefits of planting native
plants and impacts on wildlife.
The Committee recommends approving
their request for an exception to the
grant funding cost reimbursement
requirement.
Total $84,906.02 $60,702.02
$652,252.67
Remainder $567,346.65 $591,550.65
Subtotals By Region Requested Funding
Amount
Percentage of
Total Amount
Requested
Recommended
Funding Amount
Percentage of
Total Amount
Recommended
for Approval
East $5,880.00 6.93%$5,145.00 8.48%
West $25,644.00 30.20%$22,422.00 36.94%
Central $32,850.00 38.69%$14,703.00 24.22%
Countywide $20,532.02 24.18%$18,432.02 30.36%
TOTAL $84,906.02 100.00%$60,702.02 100.00%
Total Available Funds as of January 13, 2023
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Contra
Costa
County
September 29, 2022
Dear Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund Grant Applicants:
The Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee is pleased to announce that completed funding applications are
now being accepted for consideration for the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund (Fund). All
application materials and guidelines are attached. Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023
(a postmark of January 5, 2023, does not satisfy the submission deadline). Proposals may be emailed or mailed. Any
applications that are received after the due date or without a signature will not be considered. Staff will acknowledge
receipt of each grant application. If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt contact Maureen Parkes at 925-655-2909
prior to the deadline. The recommendations of the Fish and Wildlife Committee will be forwarded to the Contra Costa
County Board of Supervisors, which maintains final decision-making authority for expenditures from the Fund.
The Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund is entirely supported by fine revenues resulting from
violations of the Fish and Game Code and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations in Contra Costa County
(County). Projects awarded from the Fund must benefit the fish and wildlife resources of the County and must meet the
requirements of Section 13103 of the Fish and Game Code (attached). If your project is eligible under Section 13103 (d),
(h), (i), or (m) please send a copy of your draft proposal to Maureen Parkes at maureen.parkes@dcd.cccounty.us by
November 1, 2022. Staff will coordinate with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to confirm the project’s
eligibility to receive funds. See Instructions for more details. All applications that satisfy the requirements listed in the
funding application instructions will be considered.
The Fish and Wildlife Committee strongly encourages applications related to:
•improving habitat
•scientific research
•public education
•threatened and endangered species
•resolving human/wildlife interaction issues
In addition to the above areas of interest, the Fish and Wildlife Committee wishes to fund one or more projects that
increase collaboration with law enforcement agencies and community cultural organizations on enforcement issues and
education focusing on communities that may be unaware of local fish and game laws. Projects that provide multilingual
signage and educational materials are encouraged.
The Fish and Wildlife Committee considers grant awards for prospective expenditures from non-profit organizations,
schools, and government agencies. The Committee generally does not recommend funding for operating costs and
overhead, such as staff salaries, benefits, or utilities. The Committee generally gives preference to funding material
expenses (e.g. purchase of equipment and materials). Due to the current drought conditions, proposals should seek to
minimize water usage and address the project’s water requirements in the grant application. Organizations, schools, and
government agencies that have received previous Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund grants should have a positive track
record of completing projects and submitting final reports in an efficient, timely and clear manner.
John Kopchik
Director
Aruna Bhat
Deputy Director
Jason Crapo
Deputy Director
Deidra Dingman
Deputy Director
Maureen Toms
Deputy Director
Gabriel Lemus
Assistant Deputy Director
Department of
Conservation and
Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone:1-855-323-2626
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The Committee expects to recommend awards to several applicants. However, it is possible that a particularly excellent
proposal will be recommended to receive a large portion of the total available funds. During the 2022 grant cycle a total
of $50,324.27 was awarded to ten projects. The awards ranged from $998.00 to $9,949.00. Available funds vary from year
to year and the Fish and Wildlife Committee cannot commit to multi-year or recurring funding. The Board of
Supervisors will make the final decision on the grant awards and successful applicants may anticipate receiving
notification by May 2023. Project expenditures eligible for reimbursement must be made subsequent to Board of
Supervisors approval of grant funding.
The grant award funds will be disbursed on a cost reimbursement basis.* (See below for exceptions.) Within a year
of grant funding approval, or within one month of project completion, whichever comes sooner, recipients must submit
a final project report which includes invoices and receipts documenting how funds were spent and the results of the
project. Grant awardees may request a budget modification to address any proposed changes to the project costs. This
request must be made in writing prior to incurring the unapproved expenses. Unapproved expenses will not be
reimbursable. Fish and Wildlife Propagation fund grants will be disbursed after receipt and approval of the final project
report. Details will be outlined in the grant award letter that is sent to all successful applicants.
*Exception For Non-Profit Organizations That Can Demonstrate Financial Hardship: Private, non-profit entities
that can demonstrate that providing Fish and Wildlife Propagation grant funding on a cost reimbursement basis will
create a financial hardship and be detrimental to the operation of the program will be eligible to receive up to ½ of the
grant amount after the grant is awarded. The remaining amount of the grant will be disbursed after the entity has
submitted information including invoices and receipts documenting how the initial disbursement was spent. Within a year
of initial notification of the grant funding award (May 2024), or within one month of project completion, whichever
comes sooner, the entity will be required to submit information including invoices and receipts documenting how the
second disbursement was spent, and provide a final project report documenting the results of the project.
*Exception For Small Projects Under $1,000: Grant funding may be disbursed to private, non-profit entities prior to
the beginning of the project if the award is under $1,000 and the entity has provided documentation that the project
could only be initiated with advance funding. Within a year of grant funding, or within one month of project completion,
whichever comes sooner, recipients must submit a final project report which includes invoices and receipts documenting
how funds were spent and the results of the project.
The Committee appreciates your interest in this opportunity to improve the fish and wildlife resources in Contra Costa
County. Should you have any questions about the Fish and Wildlife Committee or this funding program, please contact
me at 925-655-2909 or maureen.parkes@dcd.cccounty.us.
Sincerely,
Maureen Parkes
Fish and Wildlife Committee Staff
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INSTRUCTIONS
What Must Be Included in Your Proposal (not to exceed 4 pages):
1)Signed Application Cover Page – See attached.
(PDFs and e-signatures are acceptable)
2) Description of the project for which funding is requested. Please include an explanation of:
•how this project will benefit the fish and wildlife of Contra Costa County
•how this project meets the requirements of Section 13103 of the Fish & Game Code (attached) which
defines the eligibility requirements for projects requesting funding from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation
Fund. Indicate which letter(s) of the Section 13103 is/are satisfied.
If your proposal is eligible under Section 13103 (d), (h), (i)*, or (m), a copy of your draft proposal must
be sent to the attention of Maureen Parkes at maureen.parkes@dcd.cccounty.us or at the address listed
on Page 2 and received by November 1, 2022. Staff will coordinate with the California Department of
Fish and Wildlife to confirm the project’s eligibility to receive funds.
*If your project is eligible under Section 13103 (i), and a scientific collection permit is required and
issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, this will indicate that the project is eligible
to receive Fish and Wildlife Propagation funds. Please send the scientific collection permit along
with your grant application by the January 5, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. grant submission deadline. Scientific
collection permits are not included in the grant application page limit.
The Fish and Wildlife Committee wishes to be acknowledged for its financial support of the project. FWC
or staff review may be required prior to printing any written materials that receive funding. Please refer to
the guidelines listed below:
•Grant recipients agree to obtain advance written approval from the FWC of any communication/written
material that may reasonably be understood to represent the views of the FWC and to provide the FWC with
reasonable opportunity to review, comment and approve the communication/written material.
Grant recipients may use the following standard language in making attributions for funding by the FWC:
•Attribution for full Grant funding: “This (research, publication, project, web site, report, etc.) was funded by
the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee.”
•Attribution for partial Grant funding: “This (research, publication, project, web site, report, etc.) is funded in
part by the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee.”
3)Project schedule - The project must be completed within a year from the date you receive notification of funding
(by May 2024).
4)Project budget (itemized). The Fish and Wildlife Committee generally does not recommend funding for
operating costs and overhead. Examples for these include staff salaries, health insurance, and operation costs
such as electricity to run an office. If an hourly rate is listed, overhead costs need to be itemized separately. The
Committee generally gives preferences to funding material expenses (e.g. purchase of equipment and materials).
5) Annual budget for the applying organization (not itemized).
6)Statement describing the applying organization, listing the Board of Directors and officers of the organization,
and listing all affiliated organizations.
7)Statement describing the qualifications of the sponsoring organization and participating individuals for
completing the project.
8)List of individuals responsible for performing project and of individuals responsible for overseeing project.
9) Statement describing the status of permit approvals necessary to perform project (if applicable).
10)Request for an exception to the grant funding cost reimbursement requirement due to financial hardship or an
exception for a small project under $1,000. (This request does not count toward your page limit and is only
required if requesting an exception.)
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Format:
•Your proposal packet, including cover sheet and any attachments must not exceed four single-sided pages
or two double-sided pages, 8.5 by 11 inches in size. Electronic submittals are preferred. Please use 11
point font or larger and ½ inch margins or larger on your pages. If you submit more than 3 pages plus
required cover sheet, your proposal may be disqualified without review.
•If your project is eligible under Section 13103 (d), (h), (i), or (m) a copy of your draft proposal must be
sent to the attention of Maureen Parkes at maureen.parkes@dcd.cccounty.us and received by November 1,
2022. (See exception for Section 13103 (i) on Page 1.) Do not attach an additional cover letter, brochures,
posters, publications, CDs, DVDs, large maps or yellow-sticky paper (e.g. Post-ItTM).
•Your complete application packet including signature must arrive by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January
5, 2023 (Pacific Standard Time) to be considered for funding. (Please note: A postmark of January 5,
2023 does not satisfy the submission deadline. If submitted after the deadline, your proposal will be
disqualified).*
Your complete application should be:
Emailed: maureen.parkes@dcd.cccounty.us
or
Mailed or Hand Delivered**: Contra County Fish & Wildlife Committee
c/o Contra Costa County Dept. of Conservation and Development
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553-4601
Attn: Maureen Parkes
*Staff will acknowledge receipt of each grant application. If you do not receive an email confirmation of
receipt, contact Maureen Parkes prior to the deadline by calling 925-655-2909.
**Due to operating procedures related to COVID-19 safety measures, contact Maureen by email or
telephone at 925-655-2909 to coordinate hand delivery of your application to ensure your application is
received by the submission deadline.
Final Checklist Before You Submit Your Proposal:
Please note that your proposal will not be considered if you provide more materials than required below:
•Signed Cover page (your proposal will be disqualified if it does not have your original signature on the
cover page).
•3 pages or less on your project description (any extra attachments such as a map and an organization
budget will be counted as one of the three page limit.)
•If your project qualifies under Section 13013 (i) and you have been issued a scientific collection permit
from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife please include it. (This is not a part of the page
limit listed above.)
•Request for an exception to the grant funding cost reimbursement requirement due to financial hardship
or an exception for a small project under $1,000. (This is not a part of the page limit listed above and is
only required if requesting an exception).
If you have questions regarding the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund grant process,
please contact Maureen Parkes: maureen.parkes@dcd.cccounty.us / (925) 655-2909.
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(a) Public education relating to the scientific principles of fish and wildlife
conservation, consisting of supervised formal instruction carried out pursuant to a
planned curriculum and aids to education such as literature, audio and video
recordings, training models, and nature study facilities.
(b) Temporary emergency treatment and care of injured or orphaned wildlife.
(c) Temporary treatment and care of wildlife confiscated by the department as evidence.
(d) Breeding, raising, purchasing, or releasing fish or wildlife which are to be released
upon approval of the department pursuant to Sections 6400 and 6401 onto land or
into waters of local, state, or federal agencies or onto land or into waters open to the
public.
(e) Improvement of fish and wildlife habitat, including, but not limited to, construction
of fish screens, weirs, and ladders; drainage or other watershed improvements;
gravel and rock removal or placement; construction of irrigation and water
distribution systems; earthwork and grading; fencing; planting trees and other
vegetation management; and removal of barriers to the migration of fish and
wildlife.
(f) Construction, maintenance, and operation of public hatchery facilities.
(g) Purchase and maintain materials, supplies, or equipment for either the department's
ownership and use or the department's use in the normal performance of the
department's responsibilities.
(h) Predator control actions for the benefit of fish or wildlife following certification in
writing by the department that the proposed actions will significantly benefit a
particular wildlife species.
(i) Scientific fish and wildlife research conducted by institutions of higher learning,
qualified researchers, or governmental agencies, if approved by the department.
(j) Reasonable administrative costs, excluding the costs of audits required by Section
13104, for secretarial service, travel, and postage by the county fish and wildlife
commission when authorized by the county board of supervisors. For purposes of
this subdivision, "reasonable cost" means an amount which does not exceed 3
percent of the average amount received by the fund during the previous three-year
period, or three thousand dollars ($3,000) annually, whichever is greater, excluding
any funds carried over from a previous fiscal year.
(k) Contributions to a secret witness program for the purpose of facilitating enforcement
of this code and regulations adopted pursuant to this code.
(l) Costs incurred by the district attorney or city attorney in investigating and
prosecuting civil and criminal actions for violations of this code, as approved by the
department.
(m) Other expenditures, approved by the department, for the purpose of protecting,
conserving, propagating, and preserving fish and wildlife.
California Fish and Game Code Section 711.2. (a)
"For purposes of this code, unless the context otherwise requires, "wildlife" means and
includes all wild animals, birds, plants, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and related ecological
communities, including the habitat upon which the wildlife depends for its continued
viability ..."
California Fish and Game Code Section 13103.
Expenditures from the fish and wildlife propagation fund of any county may be
made only for the following purposes:
*
*A scientific collection permit, if required and issued by the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife, indicates that the project is eligible to receive Fish and Wildlife Propagation funds.
*
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Office Use Only: Contra Costa County
2023 Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund
Application Cover Page
Project title:
Organization/Individual applying:
(Organization type: please check one – government, non-profit, school, other (explain)
Address:
Telephone: Fax:
E-mail:
Name and title of contact person:
One sentence summary of proposal:
Requested grant:
Proposal prepared by (name & title):
Signature (Typing your name does not count as a signature. If this section is empty, your proposal will not be considered):
________________________________________________ Signed on _______________
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