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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 11212022 - Internal Ops Agenda PktINTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING November 21, 2022 1:00 P.M. To slow the spread of COVID-19, in lieu of a public gathering, the meeting will be accessible via Zoom to all members of the public as permitted by Government Code section 54953(e). Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/81462064630 Meeting ID: 814-6206-4630 Or Telephone: USA 214 765 0478 USA 888-278-0254 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 845965 Find local AT&T Numbers Supervisor Diane Burgis, Chair Supervisor Candace Andersen, 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 two minutes). 3.RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action for the October 17, 2022 Internal Operations Committee meeting. (Julie Enea, IOC Staff) 4.CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Joshua Klein to the Member of the Bar seat on the Public Law Library Board of Trustees for a one-year term expiring on December 31, 2023. (Julie Enea, County Administrator's Office) 5.CONSIDER 22 applications received for the Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee, RECEIVE and CONSIDER appointment recommendations of the County's consultant Arts Orange County, and DETERMINE recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for appointment. (Lara DeLaney, County Administrator's Office) 6.INTERVIEW applicants for the Board of Supervisors Appointee seat on the East Bay Regional Parks District Park Advisory Committee for the two-year term of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024. (Julie Enea, County Administrator's Office) 7.CONSIDER accepting the 2021/22 Animal Benefit Fund Report. (Beth Ward, Animal Services Director) 8.The next meeting is currently scheduled for Decemnber 12, 2022. 9.Adjourn 1 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 www.co.contra-costa.ca.us. Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day prior to the published meeting time. For Additional Information Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea, Committee Staff Phone (925) 655-2056, Fax (925) 655-2066 julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us 2 INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 3. Meeting Date:11/21/2022 Subject:RECORD OF ACTION FOR THE OCTOBER 17, 2022 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 October 17, 2022 IOC meeting. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action for the October 17, 2022 IOC meeting. Fiscal Impact (if any): None. Attachments DRAFT Record of Action IOC_10-17-22 3 INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE RECORD OF ACTION FOR October 17, 2022 Supervisor Diane Burgis, Chair Supervisor Candace Andersen, Vice Chair Present: Diane Burgis, Chair Candace Andersen, Vice Chair Staff Present:Monica Nino, County Administrator; Julie DiMaggio Enea, Staff Attendees:Rick Stein representing Arts Orange County; Arlene; Lara DeLaney, Sr. Deputy CAO; Cindy Shehorn, Public Works; Nilofar Gardezi representing Lesher Foundation; Roger Renn; Local Edition Creative; Carrie Ricci, Public Works; Joel Roster; Jenny Balisle representing ArtsCCC; Terri Tobey; Kristen; Teresa Gerringer, District III Chief of Staff; Alison McKee; Christy Mack; Margot Melcon; Monica Carlisle, CAO Sr. Mgmt Analyst; Jan; Terri; Ben Miyaji; Lauren Hull, Clerk of the Board's Office; Tari Loring; Unidentified Caller 1; Unidentified Caller 2 1.Introductions Chair Burgis called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. and introduced the Committee. 2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes). No one requested to speak during the general public comment period. 3.RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action for the September 12, 2022 IOC meeting. The Committee approved the Record of Action for the September 12, 2022 meeting as presented. AYE: Chair Diane Burgis Vice Chair Candace Andersen 4.CONSIDER applications and INTERVIEW applicants for the Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee: District 1: Najari Smith, Richmond District 2: Janet Berckefeldt, Lafayette Marija Bleier, Danville Christy Mack, Lafayette District 4: Nilofar Gardezi, Walnut Creek DRAFT 4 Nilofar Gardezi, Walnut Creek Arlene Kikkawa-Nielsen, Clayton Tari Loring, Walnut Creek Alison McKee, Concord John Nakanishi, Pleasant Hill District 5: Kristen Cumings, Pittsburg Ben Miyaji, Pittsburg Joel Roster, Martinez Out of County: Margot Melcon, San Francisco CONSIDER making nominations to the Board of Supervisors for appointing members to the Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee. Lara DeLaney presented the staff report. Rick Stein and Roger Renn from Arts Orange County also commented regarding the timeline. The Committee decided to postpone interviews until its November meeting to allow an additional two weeks for recruitment, particularly within District III, and because one application was submitted timely but received by staff too late for inclusion in the meeting packet. An unidentified caller expressed appreciation about doing extra recruitment to attract a District III applicant and asked how the Steering Committee will be configured. Chair Burgis confirmed that the seven people will be appointed to the Steering Committee. AYE: Chair Diane Burgis Vice Chair Candace Andersen 5.ACCEPT the Small Business Enterprise, Outreach, and Local Bid Preference Programs Report, reflecting departmental program data for the period January 1 through June 30, 2022. Cynthia Shehorn presented the staff report. She also highlighted actions initiated by Purchasing to help improve outcomes: Purchasing developed a list of active small businesses listed in the Purchasing Portal, the commodities they offer, contact information and business location. Purchasing worked with the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer Antoine Wilson to update purchasing forms and the County website with current program information, and supports Antoine at meetings with County departments and outside agencies. Worked with Economic Development Liaison George Carter to discuss with local businesses and chambers of commerce how to best do business with the County. Chair Burgis asked if the history graph could be expanded to include pre-COVID purchasing experience and then shared with the County's economist for comment at the annual Board retreat. An unidentified caller commented about County departments that reported zero contracts awarded to SBEs and applauded certain departments that had high performance. Cynthia commented that not all small businesses have been identified through the County's registration process and that the SBE program applies only to contracts under $100,000. DRAFT 5 AYE: Chair Diane Burgis Vice Chair Candace Andersen 6.The next meeting is currently scheduled for November 14, 2022. Due to a schedule conflict with the upcoming CSAC Conference, the Committee decided to cancel its November 14, 2022 meeting, and directed staff to schedule a special meeting later in November. AYE: Chair Diane Burgis Vice Chair Candace Andersen 7.Adjourn Chair Burgis adjourned the meeting at 1:36 p.m. For Additional Information Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea, Committee Staff Phone (925) 655-2056, Fax (925) 655-2066 julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us DRAFT 6 INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 4. Meeting Date:11/21/2022 Subject:RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC LAW LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator Department:County Administrator Referral No.: IOC 22/5 Referral Name: Advisory Body Recruitment Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea (925) 655-2056 Referral History: Board Resolution Nos. 2020/1 and 2020/2 stipulate that applicants for At Large/Non Agency-Specific seats on specified bodies are to be interviewed by a Board subcommittee. The Resolutions further permit a Board Committee to select a screening committee to assist in interviewing applicants for appointment. Upon review of the eligible seats, the IOC made a determination that it would conduct interviews for the Member of the Bar seat of the Law Library Board of Trustees, among other seats. Referral Update: The Public Law Library Board of Trustees was established by State law and County Ordinance to maintain a law library in Martinez. The Law Library also operates a branch library in Richmond. The Board of Trustees is the governing body for the Law Library with the authority to determine personnel, fiscal, and administrative policies to fulfill the legal information needs of the community. The Internal Operations Committee annually reviews the appointment to the Member of the Bar seat, which term expires each December 31. Staff opened a four-week recruitment for the Member of the Bar seat (see attached media release) on September 26 and received one application, attached, from Joshua Klein (Moraga). Incumbent Dean Barbieri notified the Committee that he will not re-apply and, instead, supports Mr. Klein's application. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Joshua Klein to the Member of the Bar seat on the Public Law Library Board of Trustees for a one-year term expiring on December 31, 2023. Attachments NEWS RELEASE_PUBLIC LAW LIBRARY OPPORTUNITY Application_Joshua Klein_Law Library Ltr of Support for Joshua Klein from Dean Barbieri 7 Contra Costa County County Administrator’s Office • 1025 Escobar St. • Martinez, CA 94553 • www.contracosta.ca.gov Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea Monday, September 26, 2022 Phone: (925) 655-2056 Email: julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE ON THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC LAW LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES? The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants for the Public Law Library Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees was established pursuant to State law and County Ordinance to maintain a law library in Martinez and a branch library in Richmond. The Board of Trustees is the governing body for the Law Library with the authority to determine personnel, fiscal, and administrative policies to fulfill the legal information needs of the community. County residents who are members of the State Bar and have an interest in public policy and library administration are encouraged to apply for this non-paid volunteer opportunity. The County Board of Supervisors will appoint to fill one vacancy for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2023. The Board of Trustees normally meets on the first Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in Martinez. Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655-2000 or the application can be completed online by visiting the County website at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/3418. Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar St., Martinez, CA 94553 no later than by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022. Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews to be conducted virtually via Zoom on Monday, November 14, 2022. More information about the Contra Costa Public Law Library can be obtained by calling Carey Rowan at (925) 646-2783 or Carey.Rowan@LL.cccounty.us , or visiting the Law Library website at http://www.cccpllib.org . # # # # 8 Submit Date: Oct 04, 2022 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 2 Length of Employment 8 years 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? 8 years Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces? Yes No Board and Interest Which Boards would you like to apply for? Public Law Library Board of Trustees (BOS appointee): Submitted Joshua A.Klein Moraga CA 94556 California Department of Justice Deputy Solicitor General Joshua A. Klein 9 Seat Name Vacant seat Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 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? Approximately 7 Education Select the option that applies to your high school education * High School Diploma College/ University A Name of College Attended Amherst College Degree Type / Course of Study / Major BA / Interdisciplinary Degree Awarded? Yes No College/ University B Name of College Attended Stanford Law School Degree Type / Course of Study / Major JD Degree Awarded? Yes No College/ University C Name of College Attended Degree Type / Course of Study / Major Joshua A. Klein 10 Degree Awarded? Yes No Other Trainings & Occupational Licenses Other Training A Natl Institute for Trial Advocacy - course in trial advocacy Certificate Awarded for Training? Yes No Other Training B U.S. Department of Justice National Advocacy Center - trial advocacy training Certificate Awarded for Training? Yes No Occupational Licenses Completed: California State Bar # 226480 Qualifications and Volunteer Experience Joshua A. Klein 11 Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission. I view California's public law libraries as fulfilling three important roles. First, they are resources for practicing lawyers -- particularly solo practitioners and those in small firms with limited library resources of their own. Second, they are resources for judges, court staff, and public agencies located near the libraries. And third, they serve an important role in improving access to justice among underserved Californians. This last role is perhaps the aspect in which the Contra Costa Law Library most dramatically serves the public, and the aspect which leads especially to my interest in serving on the Board. The challenge of assisting unrepresented members of the public with their legal needs has received attention from members of the state judiciary, state bar, and Legislature. Many Californians with legal needs are unable to afford to retain lawyers, and nonprofit and pro bono responses, while important, cannot fully fill that gap. The Contra Costa Public Law Library plays an important role, by making form books, self-help guides, online databases, and treatises available; by having reference librarians on duty to help patrons find appropriate resources; and through the Lawyer in the Library program which staffs volunteer attorneys from the local legal community to consult with those facing legal challenges. I am applying to the Public Library Board of Trustees in order to help the Library further those goals. I would look forward to speaking with Library staff about their current user-base, and considering ways to maintain, and (where appropriate) expand, the services available to those users. One step in that process might be to undertake a survey of walk-in patrons, judges, bar members, and county and municipal offices to better understand how each group uses the library, and the kinds of resources they may lack themselves that the library could reasonably help supply. A further step could be to confer with community groups, public legal service groups, and the Contra Costa County Bar Association to find out ways that the library could better serve unrepresented litigants, in cooperation with the Superior Court's Self-Help Resources Centers. The Board also has an important role to play in overseeing the planned build-out of the library facility that will be located in the new county building in Martinez. Finally, a constant and increasing challenge for the library is funding. The Legislature has chosen to fund public law libraries through a portion of civil filing fees. But legislatively imposed caps, originating in past budget crises, have caused the adequacy of the state contribution to decrease over time, particularly when measured against inflation. Our County's law library has done impressive work over the years to try to preserve services--but has needed to make cutbacks at times, affecting the accessibility of services. A top priority must be creative thinking, and partnerships with local sponsors, to ensure that library services are maintained--and hopefully expanded--in the challenging fiscal environment. Fortunately, the Public Law Library has an engaged, experienced, and thoughtful professional staff that has managed its resources and met its mission well. I would look forward to working with that staff, including the Library Director, to ensure that the Public Law Library continues to serve its important role for the people of Contra Costa County. Joshua A. Klein 12 Upload a Resume Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of your resume with this application) I have been licensed to practice law in California since 2003. I have served as court staff, have been in private practice, and have practiced public law for both the state and federal Department of Justice. (A full description of my career can be found in the resume I am attaching with this application.) My mode of practice relies heavily on library resources, and I am well positioned to evaluate how the Public Law Library can best serve the needs of its diverse users. In addition, I have a long history of service to the profession -- including as a past Chair of the Federal Courts Committee of the State Bar, and as a current member of the Executive Committee of the Appellate Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco. I am active in local bar associations, such as the Contra Costa Bar Association, the Bar Association of San Francisco, the Edward J. McFetridge Inn of Court, and the Northern District of California chapter of the Federal Bar Association--and my knowledge of those organizations could assist the Board in efforts to gain support from local bar members both for the financial needs of the library and for volunteer programs such as the Lawyer in the Library program. Finally and most importantly, I have spent the last year becoming familiar with the Public Law Library's programs and needs. I have attended most of the Board's meetings over the past year, to learn about ongoing efforts and challenges. I have spoken with the Library Director about the challenges of providing services despite difficulties caused by budget and pandemic constraints, and about the effort to design library space in the new county building in Martinez. By observing and taking part in such discussions, I have become quite familiar with the library's mission and needs, and the excellent leadership that the library receives from its Board and professional staff. I would be honored and excited to be able to contribute to the Contra Costa Public Law Library's important role in meeting the needs of our County's people. 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: I might be unable to attend meetings that happen to conflict with scheduled court dates. However, I expect such conflicts to be infrequent. 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: Joshua A. Klein 13 List any volunteer or community experience, including any advisory boards on which you have served. Member of Executive Committee, Appellate Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco (2015- present). Past member (2014-2016), vice-chair (2016-2017), and chair (2017-2018), Committee on Federal Courts of the California State Bar and California Lawyers Association 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: 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 Joshua A. Klein 14 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. Joshua A. Klein 15 October 28, 2021 Joshua A. Klein , Oakland, CA 94612 Professional Experience 2014 – present Deputy Solicitor General, California Department of Justice. Civil and criminal litigation on behalf of the State of California and its officers and agencies. Special emphasis on cases at the U.S. Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of California. Received Attorney General’s Awards in 2019, 2020, and 2021, for work defending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), California Values Act, and state COVID response, and challenging federal border wall construction. Significant matters include:  U.S. Supreme Court: Co-authored certiorari- and merits-stage briefs in Trump v. Sierra Club, No. 20-138 (challenging border-wall construction); co-authored brief in S. Bay Pentecostal Church v. Newsom, 140 S. Ct. 1613 (2020) (defending COVID-related restrictions); presented oral argument and wrote certiorari- and merits-stage briefs in Nat’l Inst. of Family & Life Advocates v. Becerra, 138 S. Ct. 2361 (2018) (defending pregnancy clinic disclosure statute against First Amendment challenge); principal author of multi-state amicus briefs in Knick v. Township of Scott, 139 S. Ct. 2162 (2019), and Murr v. Wisconsin, 137 S. Ct. 1933 (2017) (Takings Clause); principal author of petition-stage briefs resulting in summary reversal in Johnson v. Lee, 136 S. Ct. 1802 (2016) (federal habeas); co-authored merits-stage briefs in Davis v. Ayala, 135 S. Ct. 2187 (2015) (federal habeas; received Best Brief Award from National Association of Attorneys General).  California Supreme Court: Wrote merits brief and presented argument in In re Humphrey, 11 Cal. 5th 135 (2021) (unconstitutionality of unaffordable bail), and People v. Lemcke, 11 Cal. 5th 644 (2021) (improvements to eyewitness identification instructions); wrote merits brief in People v. Kopp, No. S257844 (unconstitutionality of unaffordable court user fees); wrote amicus brief in In re Webb, 7 Cal. 5th 270 (2019) (conditions of release as alternative to high bail); presented oral argument and was principal author of merits briefs in People v. Morales, 63 Cal. 4th 399 (2016) (Proposition 47 interpretation); co-author of merits briefs in People v. Rinehart, 1 Cal. 5th 652 (2016), cert. den. 138 S. Ct. 635 (2016) (defending state environmental law against federal preemption challenge).  Other Courts: Drafted briefs and presented oral arguments in Givens v. Newsom, 830 F. App’x 560 (9th Cir. 2020) (defending COVID-related restrictions against First Amendment challenge), San Francisco v. Barr, 965 F.3d 753 (9th Cir. 2020) (challenging immigration-related conditions on federal grants to state law enforcement), and Higginson v. Becerra, 786 F. App’x 705 (9th Cir. 2019) (defending California Voting Rights Act against constitutional challenge); presented en banc oral argument and drafted related brief in Retail Digital Network LLC v. Prieto, 861 F.3d 839 (9th Cir. 2017) (defending alcohol regulations against First Amendment challenge). 2011 – 2014 Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. Served in Violent & Organized Crime Section and General Crimes Section. Investigations, trials, and appeals involving racketeering, gangs, drug conspiracies, child exploitation, fraud, identity theft, computer hacking, and other federal crimes. Significant matters include:  Presented oral argument and co-authored briefs in United States v. Christensen, 801 F.3d 970 (9th Cir. 2015) (complex case with six appellants and 24 issues presented, regarding Anthony Pellicano wiretapping conspiracy).  Investigation and indictment in United States v. Laredo, No. 13-537 (C.D. Cal.) (31-defendant RICO-conspiracy case against members/associates of Mexican Mafia and affiliated gang); superseding indictment and multi-defendant trial in United States v. Garcia-Reyes, No. 12-606 (C.D. Cal.) (drug-conspiracy case resulting in conviction of 15 out of 17 defendants, including two convictions at trial). Investigation and indictment in United States v. Sears, No. 14-274 (C.D. Cal.) (31-count indictment for child exploitation, computer hacking, and identity theft offenses involving dozens of underage victims). Successful recusal motion in United States v. Perez, No. 11-1238 (C.D. Cal.) (recusing federal judge for improper behavior). 16 2 2008 – 2011 Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. Served in Felony Major Crimes Section and General Crimes Section. Prosecuted cases involving violent crime, drug and gun offenses, and drug-diversion healthcare fraud. Made regular court appearances and conducted frequent trials in D.C. Superior Court. Major cases include United States v. Tornero, No. 2009-CF3-6524 (D.C. Super. Ct.) (four-week jury trial resulting in convictions on 12 charges and 24-year sentence). 2005 – 2008 Associate, Baker Botts LLP (Washington, D.C.). Trial and appellate litigation in civil and criminal cases, including Free Enterprise Fund v. PCAOB, 2007 WL 891675 (D.D.C. 2007), and 537 F.3d 667 (D.C. Cir. 2008) (defended federal regulatory agency against separation-of-powers challenge); United States v. Rasberry, No. 05-50190 (5th Cir.) (as court-appointed appellate counsel, wrote brief resulting in negotiated six-year sentence reduction); SEC v. Jones, 476 F. Supp. 2d 374 (S.D.N.Y. 2007) (defended individual from securities fraud claims); Polymer Dynamics, Inc. v. Bayer Corp., 341 F. App’x 771 (3d Cir. 2009) (wrote briefs in cross-appeals from jury verdict); and United States v. Davis, No. 06-193 (D.D.C.) (second-chaired defense in criminal bank fraud trial; conviction subsequently reversed based on objections we raised at trial). 2004 – 2005 Law Clerk to the Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor, Supreme Court of the United States. 2003 – 2004 Associate, O’Melveny & Myers LLP (Washington, D.C.). Litigation in federal and state courts, in cases including Pliler v. Ford, 542 U.S. 225 (2004) (amicus brief on behalf of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers). 2002 – 2003 Law Clerk to the Honorable Merrick B. Garland, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Summer, 2001 Summer Associate, Mayer, Brown & Platt LLP (Chicago, Illinois), and Jenner & Block LLP (Washington, D.C.). 1997 – 1999 Case Assistant, Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP (Boston, Massachusetts). 1996 – 1997 Deputy Campaign Manager, Committee to Elect Martha Coakley (Boston, Massachusetts). Education 1999 – 2002 Stanford Law School (Palo Alto, California). J.D. 2002.  Graduated first in class, Order of the Coif, and with distinction. GPA: 3.98.  First Year Prize, Second Year Prize, and Nathan Abbott Prize. Belcher Prize in Evidence.  Executive Editor, Stanford Law Review. Wrote student note: Commerce Clause Questions After Morrison: Notes on the New Formalism and the New Realism, 55 STAN. L. REV. 571 (2002).  Research and Teaching Assistant to Dean Kathleen Sullivan. Research Assistant to Professor Deborah Rhode.  Member, university-wide disciplinary panel. Volunteer, East Palo Alto Community Law Center.  Violin and chamber music studies with members of the St. Lawrence String Quartet. Recipient, Brest-LaFollette-Culley music scholarship. 1992 – 1996 Amherst College (Amherst, Massachusetts). A.B. 1996. Graduated magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. Interdisciplinary major in Theories of Politics and Literature. Honors thesis: “Political Understandings: An Essay on Reason, Interpretation, and Consensus.” Crowell and Billings Latin Prizes. Member, Amherst College Orchestra and Amherst College Water Polo. 17 3 Selected Presentations  Presenter, Discretionary Review Courts and Courts of Last Resort, California Department of Justice (Online: Sept. 15, 2021).  Panelist, Litigation Update—Part 2, Attorney General Alliance (Online: July 28, 2020).  Presenter, Oral Advocacy in State and Federal Appellate Courts, California Department of Justice (San Diego and Oakland: September 24 and October 3, 2019).  Speaker at brown-bag lunch for U.C. Hastings students interested in public and government service (San Francisco: February 26, 2019).  Moderator, New Developments for Federal Litigators, California Lawyers Association Litigation Summit (San Francisco: October 5, 2018).  Panelist, Preview of 2017 U.S. Supreme Court Term, Bar Association of San Francisco (San Francisco: October 10, 2017).  Presenter, Review Granted: Now What? Writing Effective Merits Briefs for the California Supreme Court, California Department of Justice (San Francisco and San Diego: August 17 & 22, 2017).  Panelist, U.S. Supreme Court: Review of 2015 Term and Preview of 2016 Term, Contra Costa County Bar Association (Walnut Creek: November 18, 2016).  Presenter, Discretionary Review and Policymaking Courts, California Department of Justice (San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento: August 16-18, 2016).  Panelist, Great Expectations: What Appellate Lawyers Expect from Appellate Judges, and Vice Versa, American Bar Association Annual Meeting (San Francisco: August 5, 2016).  Panelist, California Supreme Court: Looking Back and Looking Forward, Bar Association of San Francisco (San Francisco: April 27, 2016). Other  Member, American Bar Association, American Constitution Society, Bar Association of San Francisco, California Lawyers Association Litigation Section, Contra Costa County Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, and Jewish Bar Association of San Francisco. Honorary Member, Commercial Bar Association of England and Wales.  Member of Executive Committee, Appellate Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco (2015- present); past member (2014-2016), vice-chair (2016-2017), and chair (2017-2018), Committee on Federal Courts of the California State Bar and California Lawyers Association.  Member, Edward J. McFetridge Inn of Court (San Francisco); past member, Los Angeles Criminal Justice Inn of Court (2012-2014), Edward Bennett Williams Inn of Court (2009-2011), and American Inns of Court Temple Bar Scholarship Committee (2013); Temple Bar Scholar (London: 2005).  Trial-advocacy training through the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) and the U.S. Department of Justice National Advocacy Center (NAC).  Volunteer Mentor, The Appellate Project (mentoring project designed to increase diversity among practitioners of appellate law).  Personal interests include violin and chamber music, history, and literature. 18 19 INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 5. Meeting Date:11/21/2022 Subject:Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee Formation Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator Department:County Administrator Referral No.: IOC 22/12 Referral Name: Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee Formation Presenter: Lara DeLaney, Sr. Deputy CAO Contact: Lara DeLaney 925-655-2057 Referral History: On August 2, 2022, the Board of Supervisors referred to the Internal Operations Committee the establishment of an Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee to guide an arts and cultural planning public engagement process and the procurement or establishment of an Arts Council for the county. On September 12, 2022, the Internal Operations Committee supported the establishment of a seven-member Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee and directed staff to commence an application period for applicants to the Committee. On September 20, 2022, the Board of Supervisors voted to establish the Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee and approved its mission and committee composition. The mission of the Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee is to guide the County's arts and cultural planning efforts through an inclusive community engagement process; provide input and collaboration with County staff and the consultant on the Arts Council procurement or establishment process; ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the process and outcomes; and listen to the community. The Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee will consist of up to seven members, who will represent the geographic and demographic diversity of the county and include representatives from the following: Former Contra Costa Arts & Culture Commissioners and/or Managing Directors Representatives of County departments with interest in arts and culture Members of local arts and culture commissions/committees/foundations Artists and representatives of local arts and culture organizations Municipalities and Chambers of Commerce leaders School District Representatives and leaders of education Members of the LGBTQ+ community Black, Indigenous and People of Color Referral Update: On September 20, 2022, staff issued a Press Release (in English and Spanish) and distributed it along with a recruitment flyer (in English and Spanish) to recruit for the seven (7) seats on the Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee. The Press Release and recruitment flyer were sent to local artists and arts and cultural organizations, through the communication networks and social media platforms maintained by the County Office of Communication and Media, via Board of Supervisors’ newsletters, and other relevant outreach mailing lists and social media platforms maintained by County staff. 13 applications were received in the County Administrator’s Office by initial deadline of October 11; one additional application had been submitted by not received in the CAO’s office. However, no applications were received from District III residents. At the Internal Operations Committee meeting on October 17, 2022, the Committee directed staff to re-open the application period and conduct additional outreach, with particular emphasis on District III. The new deadline was established as November 11, 2022. Given the new deadline and outreach efforts, a total of 22 applications have been received. All applications received by the new deadline are included in Attachment A with redactions for emails, phone numbers, and original signatures. 20 A summary of the information provided by the applicants is included in Attachment B. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): 1. CONSIDER applications received for the Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee as listed below, provided in Attachment A, and summarized in Attachment B. District 1: Najari Smith, Richmond District 2: Janet Berckefeldt, Lafayette Marija Bleier, Danville Leonardo Ding, Orinda Christy Mack, Lafayette Terri Tobey, Walnut Creek District 3: Germaine McCoy, Brentwood Sharon Mossman, Oakley District 4: Joan D’Onofrio, Concord Arlene Kikkawa-Nielsen, Clayton Tari Loring, Walnut Creek Wyatt Mathews, Pleasant Hill Alison McKee, Concord John Nakanishi, Pleasant Hill District 5: Kristen Cumings, Pittsburg John Meehan, Martinez Ben Miyaji, Pittsburg Charles Phalen, Martinez Joel Roster, Martinez Randall Wight, Martinez Out of County: Nilofar Gardezi Margot Melcon, San Francisco 2. CONSIDER recommendations of the County's consultant Arts Orange County, as follows: District 1 – Najari Smith District 2 -- Terri Tobey (senior/LGBTQQ) and Leonardo Ding (youth) District 3 – Germaine McCoy District 4 – Arlene Kikkawa-Nielsen District 5 – Ben Miyaji and Joel Roster Arts Orange County also commented that County Librarian Alison McKee and out-of-County applicants Nilofar Gardezi and Margot Melcon are also favorably considered but are anticipated to be engaged in the process even if not appointed. 3. DETERMINE recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for appointment to the Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee. 21 Fiscal Impact (if any): No fiscal impact from the nomination of individuals to serve on the Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee. Service on the committee is uncompensated. Attachments Attachment A – Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee Applications Attachment B – Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee Applications Summary 22 Page 1 of 90Attachment A23 Page 2 of 90Attachment A24 Page 3 of 90Attachment A25 Page 4 of 90Attachment A26 Page 5 of 90Attachment A27 Page 6 of 90Attachment A28 Page 7 of 90Attachment A29 Page 8 of 90Attachment A30 Page 9 of 90Attachment A31 Page 10 of 90Attachment A32 Page 11 of 90Attachment A33 Page 12 of 90Attachment A34 Page 13 of 90Attachment A35 Page 14 of 90Attachment A36 Page 15 of 90Attachment A37 Please return completed applications to: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Martinez, CA 94553 or email to: ClerkofTheBoard@cob.cccounty.us Contra Costa County Home Address - Street City Code P hone (best number to reach you)Email Resident of Supervisorial District BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION G.E.D. Certifi Yes No Course of Study/Major Degree AwardedColleges or Universities Attended High School Diploma CA High School Proficiency Certificate EDUCATION Yes Yes Yes Yes Please check one: If s, how many? No Seat Name Yes No Y No No Page 16 of 90 Attachment A 38 Yes No Please check one: Yes No f Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship: Do you have any financial relationships with the county, such as grants, contracts, or Do you have a familial relationship with a member of the Board of Supervisors? (Please refer to or Resolution o. 20 /) Please check one: Yes No f Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship: Please check one: Page 17 of 90 Attachment A 39 Submit this application to:Clerk of the Board 6. Some boards, committees, or commissions may assign members to subcommittees or work groups which may require an additional commitment of time. 5. Meeting dates and times are subject to change and may occur up to two (2) days per month. 7.As indicated in Board Resolution 20 /, 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.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. Important Information Questions about this application? Contact the Clerk of the Board at (925) or by email at ClerkofTheBoard@cob.cccounty.us Signed: Date: 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 understand that all information in this application is publicly accessible. I understand and agree that misstatements and/or ommissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve on a board, committee, or commission in Contra Costa County. Leonardo Ding Page 18 of 90 Attachment A 40 Leonardo (Leo) Ding | EDUCATION Miramonte High School | Orinda, CA Fall 2020 – Present ●Completing coursework on advanced levels, including AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science, AP Statistics, and AP Biology; completed AP Calculus AB, AP European History, AP Mandarin; Weighted GPA: 4.36/4; Unweighted GPA: 3.93/4 ●Varsity Congress and Public Forum Debate Team; providing leadership and help to younger members; drafting Congress bills and lecturing in class as Congress Captain ●Part of the Curriculum Consulting Team to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in school’s curriculum design; worked closely with school admin and teachers to make and change lessons to be more equitable for all. LEADERSHIP/EXTRACURRICULARS Boy Scouts Troop 237, Senior Patrol Leader | Orinda, CA May 2021-May 2022 ●The highest-ranking leader of over 100 scouts in a troop with more than 60 years of history; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop237Orinda/Index.htm ●Planned and organized all weekly troop meetings, delegated tasks to other members of the leadership, provided mentorship to young scouts looking to advance, and worked with board of adult leaders for event planning involving more than 300 scouts in the community California Association of Student Councils (CASC), Communications Director, Region 4 |CA July 2022 - present ●Delegate for CASC conferences, where students draft and present legislation to district board members and state senators to address social advocacy topics and learn how to create meaningful change in their communities. ●Leads all communications for the region spanning most of the Bay Area, including all social media posts, meeting organization, and advocacy to schools. Stop Asian Hate Youth Campaign (SAHYC),https://linktr.ee/stopaapihateyc,Intern |CA Aug 2022 - present ●Research and advocacy for expanding the curriculum in the Ethnic Studies class. Gladstone Institutes UCSF, Intern| San Francisco, CA June 2022 - August 2022 ●Used a programming approach to test a drug’s effectiveness in treating Alzheimer’s Disease patients. Presented findings to the lab and developed a pipeline for members to use in future projects. CodeToWin,Teaching Assistant March 2022 - present COMMUNITY SERVICE ●Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center, Video Production Feb 2022-present Support the non-profit organization that helps children with autism/ADHD and veterans/seniors. Filmed and edited films that were presented in the center’s annual gala to over 100 guests and will be used for promoting its programs. ●Aegis Living,https://www.aegisliving.com/Senior Memory Care Volunteer Aug 2022- present Provides care to patients with severe dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, hosts activities for residents to enjoy. ●Orinda Intermediate School, Debate Coach Dec 2021- present ●Miramonte High School,Media Production Team Aug 2022- present Photographer (Instagram content provider) for Mats Football and Mats Water Polo HONORS/AWARDS Awards Fall 2021 - Present ●Finalist at the American Protégé International Piano & Strings Competition 2021 and invited to play solo piano in the Carnegie Hall in New York ●First Place in the Senate (Varsity) Division of the Golden Gate Speech Association (GGSA) Congressional debate tournament (Sep 2021); Semifinalist at GGSA State Qualifiers (Mar 2022); Undefeated Debater in the GGSA Policy Public Forum Tournament (Oct 2022)http://www.ggsa.org/ SKILLS & INTERESTS Foreign Language: Fluent Mandarin speaker Interests: politics, biology, arts, international traveler, outdoor adventurer, and avid photographer Page 19 of 90 Attachment A 41 Contra Costa County BOARDS. COMMITTEES. AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION . ··-··-.. . ... Mlddl~e lnitlaJ llM .. ] ]Concord Prima Phone. .. l>e-.t. r111mb1r to rea~lit . OYc Email Address · Do you work hi Contra C1>sta County:? .O Ye:s Current .• mp.fc;>yer Please return completed applications to: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 1025 Escobar Street, 1st Floor Martinez, CA 94553 or email to: ClerkofTheBoard@cob.cccounty.us Postal Code 1~4518 , ' H~• vou ever atte:n:ded a •eeting of the. advi•sory boaircl for '\Atl11ich you are a!f)1pl·ying? Pease check ones: 0 :Yes O :No If Vas) how man¥? I ..... ----------- : IJ>iLltATIO" Cbetk t1pJ::1rCJprio•te bo1t if 10.u pclssess one ot the j(!Jllowlng: O High S.choof Di;pfoma O: CA High Schoof P>rt>fid eney Certifr:c;:ate O G.lt.D. Certi#icaite to·iteees or Unh1ersities Attended . .. . Oves Do you have any obligations that might affect your attendance at scheduled meetings? D Yes 0 No If Yes, please explain: ·would you like to be considered for appointment to other advisory bodie~ for which you may be qualified? 0Yes0No Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces? OYes 0 No PAGE 1of3 Page 20 of 90 Attachment A 42 I a:m induding my resu:me with this a;"pf(,c;,tiott: Pt:ease cllecl~ Ollfll: !:a· Yes 0 N.o Are Jou curremttv or have yo;u ·eve-r bee:n appo;i:ate:d te a Contra Costa county a:dvisu.ry bsard1 Please check one: 0 Yes O NJ00 1;f v es; pl:eas~e ~ist the Contra Co:sta CQ~.mt:y atdvi;sx:n'Y boaird(s,) on which you are c:u:rre.nt'IY s.e:rvi:og; ,. ~ . - ARTIN A 8:<'.lX: I am currently a8sembl1ng att s:upp,l:jes in t>o~~s to be d.istribuied fo . tH1fuoused{unsbeltere.dVhomeles$ rstud<tattts in grade.s one througfi 12 in the Mt Diabto Unirt:ed S:eho:oi dii&lrict.. I edit and publi :sn the weekly Clayton Vaf;leyfConcord Rotary newsl:ettet. t am al'lsa an award wmrng gra:phic . des·lliJtier, pa:hter and fJlU$traitor, ;g(j yt>u have a t'arttiFial relatronsltdp with ~ a member of the Be•fi:td of Su,per-Yi:sers? ('Ptease reiier to etie re!atiens'l'lips Jisted und rer the '''limportant linformation'1 s·ectton on page 3 of this ap0p!lii1cation or R.escl;ution No. 2021/234). f';b~ase che,ck one;: D 'Ves 0 N:o ff Yes, pJrease ident·ify the nature of the relat:ionstli;p: --..-..-------------~~~~~~~~~~~~ Oo you havt any financial relaiion$Wp:$ witb the couoty, such as grants, cc;Jntra:ets, c:>r othar eco:nomk relalionshtps:? 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Contact the CJ·erk of t'he Board ot .(925) ~55-2000 ot .by ema;if a;t CJe.rkofThef!JooJrd(§J,cotJ. cccounty. us 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. PAGE 3of3 THIS FORM IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT Page 22 of 90 Attachment A 44 Resume JOAN D'ONOFRIO Concord, CA 94518 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS 2014 to present ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Concord CA Newsletter Editor, Secretary of the Board of Directors, Rotarian of the Year 2020 Serve as newsletter editor for the Rotary Club of Clayton Valley/Concord and was awarded the "2020 Rotarian of the Year" award 2008 to present MICHELANGELO D'ONOFRIO ARTS FOUNDATION Concord CA Founder & President Established a 501 c3 nonproflf charitable foundation devoted to presenting monetary awards and scholarships to students in K-12 public schools who demonstrate outstanding talents in the visual and digital arts throughout the world and distribute Art in a Boxpainting supplies to unsheltered students 2008 to 2022 H&R BLOCK, INC. Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Clayton, Pleasant Hill CA Customer Service Professional I Office Marketing Coordinator Serviced clients in accordance with company guidelines and policies, ensured seamless client satisfaction, coordinated tax preparers' skill-levels with client needs, assisted marketing manager with program preparations, and implemented local marketing programs 2018. 2021 ARTS & CULTURAL COMMISSION OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Martinez CA Commissioner Appointed to the Commission by the California Arts Council and Board of Supervisors to promote, grow, and advance the arts in Contra Costa County by growing, promoting, educating, and preserving diverse cultural expression 2017-2018 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Martinez CA 2016 -2017 Member of the Civil Grand Jury Served two one-year terms as a juror for the Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury 2002 -2008 CURVES FOR WOMEN Piedmont, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville CA Franchise Owner Owned four Curves fitness clubs; trained and managed over 35 staff hires; managed day-to-day operations; conducted classes on fitness, nutrition, and diet; worked one-on-one with members that ranged in age from 18 to 87; published a book of club member anecdotesr . grewmembershi,ofrom 200 to 6,000;' createdal/ marketing and advertising promotions; and served on the East Bay Curves' Co-op Board 1989 -2002 EMC PUBLISHING, INC. St Paul MN Art Director I Production Manager I Marketing Design Coordinator Implemented and executed the creative process of all printed materials and ancillary products; managed in- house staff; supervised free-lance designers; contracted with off-site design services that specialized in educational books, electronic packaging products; business training and basic skills publications 1973. 1989 OCEANA PUBLICATIONS, INC. (Oxford University Press) New York NY Vice President I Managing Editor I Production Manager I Purchasing Agent I Art Director/ International Project Coordinator I Technical Writer Responsible for all aspects of legal text publishing; managed the editorial, art, production, and marketing departments; developed and was responsible for departmental budgets; founded and implemented student internship programs; headed team-driven employee incentive programs; produced New York University's Annual Law Review publication; organize<! conventions and seminars in London, Rome, and Beijing Education PRATT INSTITUTE Brooklyn NY BFA NEW YORK UNIVERSITY New.York NY Publication Certification Page 23 of 90 Attachment A 45 References MEL HECKER Publications Officer: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington DC STEVE WEIR Chair, of the Rotary Club of Clayton Valley/Concord Charitable Fund Former Mayor of Concord Former Board of Elections Clerk-Recorder Concord CA SUZANNE BRAGDON District Governor of 5160 Rotary · International Concord CA Page 24 of 90 Attachment A 46 Page 25 of 90Attachment A47 Page 26 of 90Attachment A48 Page 27 of 90Attachment A49 Page 28 of 90Attachment A50 Page 29 of 90Attachment A51 Page 30 of 90Attachment A52 Page 31 of 90Attachment A53 Page 32 of 90Attachment A54 Page 33 of 90Attachment A55 Page 34 of 90Attachment A56 Page 35 of 90Attachment A57 Page 36 of 90Attachment A58 Page 37 of 90Attachment A59 Page 38 of 90Attachment A60 Page 39 of 90Attachment A61 Page 40 of 90Attachment A62 Page 41 of 90Attachment A63 Page 42 of 90Attachment A64 Page 43 of 90Attachment A65 Page 44 of 90Attachment A66 Page 45 of 90Attachment A67 Page 46 of 90Attachment A68 Page 47 of 90Attachment A69 Page 48 of 90Attachment A70 Page 49 of 90Attachment A71 Page 50 of 90Attachment A72 Page 51 of 90Attachment A73 Page 52 of 90Attachment A74 Page 53 of 90Attachment A75 Page 54 of 90Attachment A76 Page 55 of 90Attachment A77 Page 56 of 90Attachment A78 Page 57 of 90Attachment A79 Page 58 of 90Attachment A80 Page 59 of 90Attachment A81 Page 60 of 90Attachment A82 Page 61 of 90Attachment A83 Page 62 of 90Attachment A84 Page 63 of 90Attachment A85 Page 64 of 90Attachment A86 Page 65 of 90Attachment A87 Page 66 of 90Attachment A88 Page 67 of 90Attachment A89 Page 68 of 90Attachment A90 Page 69 of 90Attachment A91 Page 70 of 90Attachment A92 Page 71 of 90Attachment A93 Page 72 of 90Attachment A94 Page 73 of 90Attachment A95 Page 74 of 90Attachment A96 Page 75 of 90Attachment A97 Page 76 of 90Attachment A98 Page 77 of 90Attachment A99 Page 78 of 90Attachment A100 Page 79 of 90Attachment A101 Page 80 of 90Attachment A102 Page 81 of 90Attachment A103 Page 82 of 90Attachment A104 Page 83 of 90Attachment A105 Page 84 of 90Attachment A106 Page 85 of 90 Attachment A 107 Page 86 of 90 Attachment A 108 Page 87 of 90 Attachment A 109 Page 88 of 90 Attachment A 110 Page 89 of 90 Attachment A 111 Page 90 of 90 Attachment A 112 Applicants for the Ad Hoc Arts Council Steering Committee Name Resident District City Education Current Employer Employment District Volunteer/Activity/Affiliation Experience/Interest 1 Janet Berckefeldt 2 Lafayette University of Southern California, MA Public Administration; University of Redlands, BA Government Maybeck Foundation 2 Board of Trustees, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA; Board of Directors, John Muir Land Trust, Martinez, CA; Board of Directors, Museum of the San Ramon Valley, Danville My career in non-profit arts and culture organizations has spanned more than 50 years. More than half of that time has been in public- private partnerships for museums, historic preservation, and wildlife conservation organizataions. I have served on several theater and museum boards of directors. As a consultant, I have worked with theaters, museums, and other arts and culture organizations. I am a descendant of pioneer ranching families in Danville (Baldwin) and San Ramon (Cox) and am committed to ensuring that Contra Costa County is a vibrant and healthy place to live. 2 Marija Bleier 2 Danville UC Santa Cruz, BA Art History Town of Danville, Visual Arts Coordinator 2 SRVUSD (San Ramon Valley Unified School District), Contra Costa Midrasha I am very interested in helping foster arts in my community, and serving on a steering committee for the Arts for the County would be a postive way to contribute. I have a robust background in the arts and know a lot of artists in Contra Costa and surounding Bay Area communities. I have served on the arts advisory board in the past (Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County). Aadditionally, I am a member of NorCalPaan (Northern California Public Art Administrators Network) and work in the arts for the Town of Danville as the Visual Arts Coordiantor. I have also volunteered as an arts judge for SRVUSD art competitions. 3 Kristen Cumings 5 Pittsburg Wheaton College, Wheaton Illinois, BFA/French Horn performance Self Employed/Cumings Consulting 5 I have working with Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation since 2012 in both volunteer and paid positions, as an instructor, program supervisor, and grant writer. I have also volunteered for other non arts- related organizations such as food banks, schools, and local businesses. I would like to serve on the steering committee for our county as we work together to develop a cohesive plan for the arts, because I believe the arts are necessary in order for people to experience the full spectrum of human existence, and the more people who have access to the opportunity to participate in the arts on every level, the better all of our lives will be in Contra Costa County. I am a working visual artist who has lived in Contra Costa county for the past 25 years. I started building my art career in 2009 while living in Martinez, as artist in residence for Jelly Belly Candy Company. Since 2009, I've made over 100 large scale works for Jelly Belly at events around the U.S. and the world, as well as numerous private commissions and a large body of work in various other visual media. Since moving to Pittsburg in 2012, I have become involved with Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation. I am interested in scaling up my own involvement in support of the arts, and I would bring a grassroots experiential perspective of being a working artist in the county for the past 25 years to the committee if selected. Page 1 of 7 Attachment B 113 Name Resident District City Education Current Employer Employment District Volunteer/Activity/Affiliation Experience/Interest 4 Leonardo Ding 2 Orinda Miramonte High School student NA Boy Scouts Troup 237, California Association of Student Councils, Stop Asian Hate Youth Campaign, Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center, Aegis Living (Senior Memory Care Volunteer), Debate Coach at Orinda Intermediate School, Media Production Team at Miramonte High School Serving on the Steering Committee is of interest to me because of my passion for the arts and my desire to make it more accessible. I wouldn't say I'm the best drawer or painter, but I've been involved with the arts ever since I could remember. I play the piano, perming at many venues, including the Baroque Festival of the Contra Costa branch, and am heavily invested in photography and videography. I am lucky to be a part of a community that supports the arts, and envision similar programs across the county. The arts have allowed me to see the world differently; seeing things through a different lense have nurtured my creativity and critical thinking skills. As a county, thre are crucial aspects of the community that need more emphasis. While I am only in high school, I believe I can bring a new perspective to the committee, one from a younger generation. The creation of an arts council should include programs for the youth, and my past experiences working with kids of all ages has given me knowledge on how to encourage participation and develop activities that kids enjoy. In addition to supporting youth, I hope to assist the Arts Council to help local artists get public attention and recognition. My upbringing and school has led me to appreciate many cultures, and as a person of color myself, one of my main goals if appointed is to ensure access to all and to be active in receiving feedback from the community. 5 Joan D'Onofrio 4 Concord Pratt Institute, BFA MICHELANGELO D'ONOFRIO ARTS FOUNDATION, Founder & President; N/A ART IN A BOX: I am currenlty assembling art supplies in boxes to be distributed to unhouse/unsheltered/homeless students in grads one through 12 in the Mt Diablo Unified School District. I edit and publish the weekly Clayton Valley/Concord Rotary newsletter. I am also an award winning graphic designer, painter and illustrator. I consider serving on this particular committee due to unfinished business with the Arts and Culture Commission. My resume listed my employment history as follows: 2014 to present: Rotary International, Newsletter Editor, Secretary of the Board of Directors, Rotarian of the Year 2020; 2008 to present, MICHELANGELO D'ONOFRIO ARTS FOUNDATION, Founder & President; 2008 to 2022: H&R Block, Inc. Customer Service Professional/Office Marketing Coordinator; 2018-2021: Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County, Commissioner; 2017- 2018 and 2016-2017: Superior Court of the State of California, Memeber of the Civil Grand Jury; 2002-2008: Curves for Women, Franchise Owner; 1989-2002: EMC Publishing, Inc, Art Director/Production Manager/Marketing Design Coordinator; 1973- 1989: Oceana Publications, Inc. Vice President/Managing Editor 6 Nilofar Gardezi N/A Yale College, B.A. African American Studies; UC Berkley, Ph.D. English Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation, Program Officer & Grants Manager 4 As the Arts & Culture Program Officer at the Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation, I am committed to supporting the development of a more equitable, diverse, and representative Arts Council for all of Contra Costa County. The Lesher Foundation will support the process for creating the Arts Council and I am applying to the steering committee to remain engaged and uphold our strong commitment. Page 2 of 7 Attachment B 114 Name Resident District City Education Current Employer Employment District Volunteer/Activity/Affiliation Experience/Interest 7 Arlene Kikkawa-Nielsen 4 Clayton Mt. San Antonio College, Associate of Science - Liberal Arts Studies; Mt. San Antonio College, Associate of Arts - Design Curves Health and Fitness Center, Circuit Coach 4 Clayton Community Library Foundation, Creekside Artists Guild; Diablo Taiko Drumming; Jsei, Diablo JA Religious and Cultural Center & Club; Cancer Support Community; NorCal Gagaku; Diablo Valley Hui O’Aloha To further expand over 25 years of diverse experience providing service in the public, private, non-profit, and health related sectors towards a career that utilizes my collaborative, organizational and project managerial skills to benefit and enrich communities. 8 Tari Loring 4 Walnut Creek Chapman University, Performing Arts Major/Business Minor Local Edition Creative 4 Currently serve as the Secretary & Treasurer as well as the COO for a nonprofit arts organization, Three Thirty Three Arts. As a resident of Contra Costa County for 10 years and as a business owner of a public art & creative placemaking company, I've witnessed the lack of public arts & culture investment in many areas of the County. Through my business, we're making a concentated effort to change that by adding more diverse public artworks to cities that don't have much publi art and also by building cultural experiences that igninte inspiration & excitement in our county. I'm well-versed in creating strategies for public arts projects that are realistic for each unique setting. I've also co- founded a nonprofit arts organization that focuses on providing artists opportunities to build their experience with public art and directly work on projects that benefit the community. 9 Christy Mack 2 Lafayette University of Iowa, BA Chemistry Bess Brand Studio LLC, Studio Founder N/A Art Committee (Member, 2022 - present); Art Moves Project (Past President/Board, 2016 - present); Lamorinda Arts Council (Board, 2017 - 2018); 100 Plus Women Who Care Contra Costa County (Founding Member/Grant Maker, 2016 - present); Lafayette Juniors (Past President/Board 2012 - 2018); San Luis Obispo Children's Museum (Board, 2008 - 2010); San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation + Women's Legacy Fund (Founding Member/Grant Maker 2009 - Present) I have lived in Contra Costa County for 12 years and want to help define the future of arts and culture here. I have seen firsthand the benefits of collaborative planning and the positive outcomes of establishing arts councils. I welcome the opportunity to work in partnership to ensure accessible, diverse arts and culture experiences for everyone who lives in, works in, or visits Contra Costa County. have contributed to the arts and culture sector for almost 15 years as a City public art committee member, arts non- profit co-founder, arts council board member, museum board member, consultant, and grant maker. I have also served on non- profit boards, issuing $1M in grants to facilitate the creation of more equitable communities. 10 Wyatt Mathews 4 Pleasant Hill Diablo Valley College, Art; Sacramento State University, Art (Ceramics) Claypeople, Business Manager 1 I have been a long time resident of Contra costa county and a member of the art community for that last decade or so. I believe I posess a signifiant amount of knowledge on art with a specifica conentration is ceramics. As well as good understanding of the costs and of arts programs in the area. I have worked and currently work for art and community centered buisness in the East bay. I have worked in art full time for the last 12 years or so. I have managed several groups and hundreads of people both in the east bay and at Sacramento State. I have managed art studios and currently mannage an art supply store that gives a lot back to the local ceramics community. Page 3 of 7 Attachment B 115 Name Resident District City Education Current Employer Employment District Volunteer/Activity/Affiliation Experience/Interest 11 Germaine McCoy 3 Brentwood University of Neada- Reno, BA/Criminal Justice; SFSU, MA/Behaviorial and Women's Studies Retired N/A I am interested in working with others toward a common goal of beautifying our shared environment through cultural arts. This is also an opportunity to expose myself to and learn from local artists and cultural organizations within the county. I have no specfic education or experience within the field of Arts. However, I have worked as an adult probation officer over 20 years for the City and County of San Francisco. I understand working through process in order to achieve a specific end. I have learned how to work within large diverse groups of people, problem solve, manage expectations and outcomes, to advocate and listen. In my opinion, these are great skills to have when working with various organizations in an effort to reach planned goals/outcomes, and I would greatly appreciate an opportunity to use these skills within this committee. 12 Alison McKee 4 Concord San Jose State University, Master of Library and Information Science; San Francisco Conservotary of Music, Bachelor's of Music Performance; Indiana University, Bachelor's of Music Performance Contra Costa County, County Librarian 5 Economic Opportunity Council I am an art and music lover and I am especially interested in the cross section of the arts and public libraries. I am the County Librarian for Contra Costa County and I have a music degree and worked as a musician for professionally for 10 years prior to moving on to a different career. 13 John Meehan 5 Martinez Diablo Valley Collee, Music BD Performing Arts 5 While I have been an active designer and educator for The Blue Devils (BD Performing Arts) in the Contra Costa area for almost 30 years, it was only recently I moved into a role where I oversee all of our community programs (Director of Community Arts Programs). This past year has been a lot of learning, and starting to network and engage in our community in ways we haven't before. I have a deep understanding of the arts (primarily music), and am extremely motivated to find new ways to engage our non-profit into our community as much as possible, and help our community thrive with the arts in general. I have performed clinics as well as arranged and composed music for groups around the United States and World. I've also coordinated and performed in many ensembles (including Niner Noise, the Warriors half-time band, for a Super Bowl, and on the soundtrack to Monsters University). In 2019, I was inducted into the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame, and am also an inductee of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame. Page 4 of 7 Attachment B 116 Name Resident District City Education Current Employer Employment District Volunteer/Activity/Affiliation Experience/Interest 14 Margot Melcon N/A San Francisco CSU Chico, BA Theater Arts Zellerbach Family Foundation N/A Too numerous to name, but all arts and culture related. Margot Melcon (she/her) joined the Zellerbach Family Foundation six years ago and manages their arts and culture grantmaking portfolio, including the Community Arts program, where she works to create an equitable, responsive, and accessible relationship in community with Bay Area artists. Prior to joining the foundation, she worked with nonprofit arts organizations for 20 years as a dramaturg, producer, and arts administrator,. She is also a published and produced playwright (of Miss Bennet, The Wickhams, and Georgiana and Kitty, co-written with Lauren Gunderson). She is also, importantly, a parent. 15 Ben Miyaji 5 Pittsburg Allan Hancock Community College, General; University of Maryland, History; Evergreen Valley College, General N/A Children's Musical Theater of San Jose Board of Directors; San Jose Arts Commission - Chair; Palo Alto Public Art Commission - Chair; Numerous California Arts Council/Silicon Valley Creates/San Jose Arts Commission grant panels; Numerous selection panels for public art projects in Bay Area counties The arts are a very important part of our lives. Conta Costa County deserves an arts organization that can bridge the gap between the residents and county arts groups that will bring quality arts programming to the county. The Steering Committee is a significant step in bringing needed cohesino to the county arts organizations. I believe my experience serving on the San Jose Arts Commission (over 20 years), Palo Alto Public Art Commission (since 2013) and the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County give me a unique view on commissions/councils. Also my serving on numerous grants panels on the local and state level also give me insight into the inner workings of arts organizations. 16 Sharon Mossman 3 Oakley Rose State College, Associate of Science; University of San Francisco, Bachelor of Science Kith & Kin Studio of Fine Art 3 While serving on the Antioch Art Commission, I organized a Christmas Gala for the city of Antioch which included getting the store owners to decorate their stores, a roaming group of carolers to sing in various locations, and a decorated, horse- drawn carriage to transport visitors around the city. I also volunteered as an art teacher in the elementary school system in Antioch. 17 John Nakanishi 4 Pleasant Hill Hartford Art School, Fine Arts Major; College of San Mateo, Chemistry; UC Berkeley, Chenical Engineering Retired N/A Concord Art Association Boardmember and President; Past session Member, Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church; Past Boardmember Pleasant Hill Martinez Soccer Association; Past Volunteer Art Teacher (Sequoia Elementary School, Monument Crisis Center, Wren Avenue Elementary School PTA); Columnist for the Clayton Concord Pioneer newspaper (Arts in Motion) I believe Contra Costa County needs a strong and vibrant arts council to bring art to the community. I would like to be a part of the process to develop this arts council in order to enrich the creative lives of local artists and county residents. My experience as president of the Concord Arts Association has provided me with a view of the arts community in and around the Concord area. I can also provide perspective based on my Japanese-American heritage. Page 5 of 7 Attachment B 117 Name Resident District City Education Current Employer Employment District Volunteer/Activity/Affiliation Experience/Interest 18 Charles Phalen 5 Martinez DVC, Music/Drama; SF State, Music/Recording Industry Retired N/A Though I do not live in District 3, I am presently the Technical Director and board members for Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble in Brentwood. I would be pleased to represent east county. 19 Joel Roster 5 Martinez Diablo Valley College, Theater Arts Executive Director, El Campanil Theater 5 Board Of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce, City Of Antioch Chairperson of Nonprofit Arts Committee, Chamber of Commerce, City of Antioch 20+ years of various events, fundraisers, and mixers for various organizations in Contra Costa County I have been involved in arts administration and arts education since 2002. I re-built the Diablo Valley College "College For Kids" theatre program, and was recruited by Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette to help build their education program. After serving as a Teaching Artist for a few years, I was promoted to Director of Education for Town Hall Theatre, and restructured their entire program, renaming it to "Town Hall Education" and seeking qualified teaching artists to give their students a fully professional experience. I directed over 40 productions for young artists, and was then promoted to become Town Hall's Artistic Director. Over my tenure, Town Hall Theatre received more awards for their productions than any period in their 90-year history. I then served at Berkeley Playhouse for their educational programs, and in 2019 was invited to interview to become the Theatre Manager for El Campanil Theatre in Antioch. I steered the company through the pandemic, innovating new entertainment options, and in 2021 was promoted to become the foundation's Executive Director. Since the fall of 2020, I have secured over $500,000 in grants for El Campanil, and I currently oversee a staff of 50+ employees. 20 Najari Smith 1 Richmond NYC College of Technology, Graphic Art & Media; School of the Visual Arts, Bachelors of Fine Art Rich City RIDES, Founder/Executive Director 1 Human Rights and Human Relations Commission, Commissioner; Our Power Richmond Coalition; Climate Justice Alliance; Sustainability Comm.; Richmond Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Richmond Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee;The City of Richmond, Arts & Culture Commission In 2014, I served as an Arts and Culture Commissioner for the City of Richmond. Najari is chair emeritus and long time member of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for the City of Richmond. Najari is the founding executive director of Rich City Rides. In 2014, 2-years after founding Rich City Rides, Najari co- founded the Rich City Rides Bike Skate Shop Cooperative, a Black Worker-owned cooperative for-profit business. Najari is a former member of the Sustainability Committee for Seed Commons. Najari is a founding steering committee member of Cooperation Richmond. Cooperation Richmond builds community-controlled wealth through worker-owned and community-owned cooperative businesses and enterprises by and for low-income communities and communities of color in Richmond whose wealth has been extracted. Page 6 of 7 Attachment B 118 Name Resident District City Education Current Employer Employment District Volunteer/Activity/Affiliation Experience/Interest 21 Terri Tobey 2 Walnut Creek Washington University, BA - Performing Arts; Webster University, MAT - Teaching; Webster University, MA - Gerontology Diablo Valley Foundation Aging, Volunteer Manager all Started a nonprofit for women in Colorado; subcontracted with Department of Senior Affairs, Albuquerque, NM; "brain games" including arts projects with participants of 9 senior centers I'm an LGBTQ senior artist, and a member of he Rossmoor Art Assoication, and hve shown my work in juried exhibitions. I've devoted my professional life as a Gerontologist to help seniors optimize their lives, and I strongly believe creativity (arts) is a central element of that work. I've been involved in community organizations in CO, CA, NM and worked collaboratively with nonprofits, government agencies, and corporations in the healthcare field. My passion is offering creative outlets to seniors at home and in facilities to improve their well- being. I have presented at Senior Centers, local and statewide and national aging conferences. 22 Randall Wight 5 Martinez California State East Bay, Bachelor of Science E5 Management 4 Martinez Unified School District Advisory Board; Martinez Campbell Theater Advisory Board, Special Events I would like to provide a perspective that would allow the committee to have a broader and more diverse view of what may be considered as an art form and venues that play host to those art forms. As an advisory member of a local non-profit that works with both educational and performance art forms, it may serve the committee's stated charge. Stand up Comedy, Commnity Theater, Long and Short Form Improv, Accomplished Speaker (Toastmasters), Corporate Facilitator, Author, Inventor Currently - General Manager Act II impro Special Events Coordinator - Martinez Campbell Theater Chief Justing Officer/Producer - Funny Bone Productions Page 7 of 7 Attachment B 119 INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 6. Meeting Date:11/21/2022 Subject:RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARKS DISTRICT PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator Department:County Administrator Referral No.: IOC 22/5 Referral Name: Advisory Body Recruitment Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea (925) 655-2056 Referral History: On December 12, 2000, the Board of Supervisors approved a policy on the process for recruiting applicants for selected advisory bodies of the Board. This policy requires an open recruitment for all vacancies to At Large seats appointed by the Board. The Board also directed that the IOC personally conduct interviews of applicants for At Large seats on several boards, committees, and commissions including the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) Park Advisory Committee (PAC). Referral Update: The Park Advisory Committee (PAC) is a 21-member citizens' advisory group appointed by the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors. Candidates are nominated by individual Park District Board members and a variety of other public entities, such as the Mayors' Conference, Board of Supervisors, and Special District Chapters of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The PAC studies issues and makes recommendations and comments on a spectrum of policy issues, such as grazing, dogs, horses and bikes in parks, the Park District budget, naming park facilities, park land use plans, new concessions, and more. Members are appointed for two-year terms and may serve a total of four consecutive terms, or eight years. Meetings are held monthly in Oakland. In May 2017, Neil Tsutsui (El Cerrito) was appointed to the Board of Supervisors Appointee seat to complete the unexpired term of the seat vacated by Colin Coffey, when Mr. Coffey was appointed to the EBRPD Board of Directors. Mr. Tsutsui was reappointed to a second term on January 1, 2019 and a third term on January 1, 2021. Staff initiated a four-week recruitment with the attached press release on September 26, 2022. Two applications, attached, were received. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): INTERVIEW applicants for the Board of Supervisors Appointee seat on the East Bay Regional Parks District Park Advisory Committee for the two-year term of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024: Chad Follmer, (Lafayette) Neil Tsutsui, incumbent (El Cerrito) Fiscal Impact (if any): None. EBRPD Park Advisory Committee members are not compensated. Attachments Media Release_EBRPD PAC 2022 120 Candidate Application_Chad Follmer_EBRPD PAC Candidate Application_Neil Tsutsui_EBRPD PAC 121 Contra Costa County County Administrator’s Office • 1025 Escobar St. • Martinez, CA 94553 • www.contracosta.ca.gov Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea Monday, September 26, 2022 Phone: (925) 655-2056 Email: julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE ON THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARKS DISTRICT PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE? The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking an individual who is interested in park land use to represent the County on the East Bay Regional Parks District Park Advisory Committee (PAC). The PAC is a 21-member citizens' advisory group that studies issues and makes recommendations and comments on myriad policy issues, such as grazing, dogs, horses and bikes in parks, the Park District budget, naming of park facilities, park land use plans, new concessions, and more. Members are appointed for two-year terms and may serve a total of four consecutive terms, or eight years. The term of office for this appointment will be January 1, 2023- December 31, 2024. Service is voluntary and members receive no compensation. Meetings are held virtually from 4 PM to 6 PM on the fourth Monday of each month via Zoom. Application forms for the Contra Costa County seat can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655-2000, or the application can be completed online by visiting the County website at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/3418. Applications should be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar St., Martinez, CA 94553, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022. Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews virtually via Zoom on Monday, November 14, 2022. More information about the Park Advisory Committee can be obtained by calling Erich Pfuehler at the East Bay Regional Parks District at (510) 544-2006. # # # # 122 Submit Date: Oct 10, 2022 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 2 Length of Employment 29 years Do you work in Contra Costa County? Yes No If Yes, in which District do you work? District 2 How long have you lived or worked in Contra Costa County? 15 years Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces? Yes No Board and Interest Which Boards would you like to apply for? East Bay Regional Park District's Park Advisory Committee - BOS Appointee: Submitted Chad M Follmer Lafayette CA 94549 Woodruff Sawyer Risk Management Consultant - Insurance Broker Chad M Follmer 123 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? Education Select the option that applies to your high school education * High School Diploma College/ University A Name of College Attended University of Georgia Degree Type / Course of Study / Major BBA Degree Awarded? Yes No College/ University B Name of College Attended Wake Forest University Degree Type / Course of Study / Major MBA Degree Awarded? Yes No College/ University C Name of College Attended Degree Type / Course of Study / Major Chad M Follmer 124 Upload a Resume Degree Awarded? Yes No Other Trainings & Occupational Licenses Other Training A Associate of Risk Management 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 an avid park user and hiker / mountain biker. I back up to Briones but I have covered many of the trails in most of the EB Regional Parks Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of your resume with this application) I would bring a valuable perspective as a risk management, real estate and environmentally experienced risk management professional. I am very familiar with liability, contractual and insurance related risks 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 Chad M Follmer 125 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. 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: 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 Chad M Follmer 126 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. Chad M Follmer 127 Chad Follmer SVP & Partner - Healthcare & Life Science Practice Leader For 20 years, Chad has been bringing unique and proactive solutions to clients in the healthcare & life science industry. A leader in his field, Chad has a deep understanding of the complex risks facing these organizations and knows how to create & deliver the optimal risk management solutions to protect their assets, people and reputations. Chad specializes in the risks modern organizations in the healthcare and Life Science industry face, including: •Products & Professional Liability •Regulatory risks •Data Privacy & Cyber Risks •Alternative risk finance structures such as captives, RRGs, SIRs & Trusts •Global Risk Management Programs These insurance and risk management solutions have created tremendous value for clients in volatile markets and is particularly applicable today as companies explore new business models to succeed under healthcare reform’s increased regulatory and financial pressures. Chad has led several practices around this specialty and was most recently managing director, health care and life science practice leader for the western region of Marsh. Chad is a “Risk and Insurance” Power Broker award recipient and is member of and frequent presenter at leading industry associations such as ASHRM, CAHF and HFMA. He authors the blog “The Virtual Housecall: Healthcare Trends and Risks.” Chad completed the Executive Education course on Exotic Risk Management at the Wharton School, received his MBA from Wake Forest University and completed his bachelor’s degree in Risk Management at the University of Georgia. 128 Submit Date: Oct 13, 2022 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 15 years 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? 13 years Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces? Yes No Board and Interest Which Boards would you like to apply for? East Bay Regional Park District's Park Advisory Committee - BOS Appointee: Submitted Neil D Tsutsui El Cerrito CA 94530 UC Berkeley Professor Neil D Tsutsui 129 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? I have attended nearly every meeting since my appointment to this board in June 2017 Education Select the option that applies to your high school education * High School Diploma College/ University A Name of College Attended Boston University Degree Type / Course of Study / Major Biology, specialization in Marine Science Degree Awarded? Yes No College/ University B Name of College Attended UC San Diego Degree Type / Course of Study / Major Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution Degree Awarded? Yes No College/ University C Name of College Attended Degree Type / Course of Study / Major Neil D Tsutsui 130 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. During the past five years, it has been my great pleasure to represent Contra Costa County as the Board of Supervisors appointee to the EBRPD Parks Advisory Committee (PAC). As you know, these years have been filled with great challenges and difficulty, as well as renewal and opportunity. I am proud of my work on the PAC, helping to steer the Park District through these events, I am excited at the possibility of continuing for another term as the BOS appointee to the PAC. As a professor of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at UC Berkeley, I am keenly aware of the environmental challenges that we face today, and I am well-versed in a variety of topics related to ecology and global change. In my professional life, I have previously served on many committees related to personnel, instruction, research, budgets, etc. at the levels of department, college, campus, and UC-wide. I believe that effective engagement with a variety of different user groups is crucial for the continued support of the parks, and that this engagement benefits society generally. In particular, I am interested in continuing to support and develop collaborations between the parts and student groups (university and K12), research scientists, and individuals from underrepresented groups. I have extensive experience collaborating on complex projects, and achieving measurable results within budgetary guidelines and on time. Neil D Tsutsui 131 Upload a Resume Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of your resume with this application) As mentioned above, I have served as the Contra Costa County BOS appointee to the Park District PAC since 2017. In this time, I have been actively engaged in meetings of the committee as well as the regular Board field trips and site visits. This past year, I’m proud that my colleagues on the PAC elected me as their Vice-chair. I believe that this long and deep experience in the East Bay Parks as uniquely prepared me to serve as the BOS appointee to the Parks Advisory Committee. Outside of my PAC service, I have extensive experience in management of natural areas. This year, after a campuswide search, I was selected as the Faculty Director of UC Berkeley’s five Central Sierra Field Research Stations. In this capacity, I manage staff, oversee the budgets, raise external funds, and guide programmatic and capital projects for these field stations and their thousands of acres of Sierra Nevada lands. More locally, I recently served for two years on the UC Berkeley Long Range Development Plan committee, focusing on the future use and preservation of the largely undeveloped Hill Campus in the Berkeley hills. Third, I have also served as a member of the Sagehen Creek Field Station Advisory Committee, helping to guide the this heavily-used UC Natural Reserve through the difficulties of a COVID-19 associated closure and the hiring and onboarding of a new station manager. Fourth, I am a faculty affiliate of the UC Berkeley Institute for People, Parks, and Biodiversity, and have twice served on the search committee for a new Executive Director. Finally, as a professor and scientist, I study ecology and evolution for a living, and am recognized as a world expert on invasive species and insect behavior. I am deeply immersed in the scientific literature, with expertise in a wide range of fields – from genetics, genomics, and molecular biology up to organismal behavior and evolutionary theory. I oversee a medium-sized research lab at UC Berkeley I have been funded continuously with competitive federal and state grants. I teach and mentor students in ecology, evolution, and environmental science, including undergraduates, PhD graduate students, and post-doctoral researchers. 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: EBRPD Parks Advisory Committee Neil D Tsutsui 132 If Yes, please also list the Contra Costa County advisory board(s) on which you have previously served: EBRPD Parks Advisory Committee List any volunteer or community experience, including any advisory boards on which you have served. EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT, Parks Advisory Committee. Appointed by Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. June 2017–present. Sierra Club, West Contra Costa Chapter. Vice-chair, May 2020-May 2022. El Cerrito Environmental Quality Committee (2017-present; Vice-chair, 2019-2020; Chair, 2020-2022). 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: 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 Neil D Tsutsui 133 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. Neil D Tsutsui 134 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 1 CURRICULUM VITAE (abbreviated) NEIL DURIE TSUTSUI Professor and Michelbacher Chair University of California, Berkeley Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management 130 Mulford Hall, #3114 Berkeley CA 94720-3114 EDUCATION PhD in Biology, September 2000 University of California, San Diego – Department of Biology BA in Biology, specialization in Marine Science. Boston University, September 1994 PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS University of California, Berkeley Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management - Faculty Director, Central Sierra Field Research Stations, 2022-present - Michelbacher Endowed Chair in Systematic Entomology, 2017-present - Full Professor, 2014-present - Affiliate Faculty, Essig Museum of Entomology, 2007-present - Vice Chair for Instruction, 2010-2012, 2014-2015 - Associate Professor, 2009-2014 - Assistant Professor, 2007-2009 University of California, Irvine Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Assistant Professor, 2003-2007 University of California, Davis Section of Evolution and Ecology, Center for Population Biology - Post-doctoral Associate, 2000-2003 10 MOST RECENT PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS (of 73 total) Tonione, M. A., K. Bi, R. R. Dunn, A. Lucky, and N. D. Tsutsui. 2022. Phylogeography and population genetics of a widespread cold-adapted ant, Prenolepis imparis. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 31(18):4884-4899. van Wilgenburg, E., M. Mariotta, and N. D. Tsutsui. 2022. The effect of diet on colony recognition and cuticular hydrocarbon profiles of the invasive Argentine ant, Linepithema humile. INSECTS 13(4):335. Maccaro, J. J., B. A. Whyte, and N. D. Tsutsui. 2020. The ant who cried wolf? Short-term repeated exposure to alarm pheromone reduces behavioral response in Argentine ants. INSECTS 11(12):871. Tonione, M. A., K. Bi, and N. D. Tsutsui. 2020. Transcriptomic signatures of cold adaptation and heat stress in the thermally sensitive winter ant (Prenolepis imparis). PLOS ONE 15(10):e0239558. 135 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 2 Sánchez-Restrepo, A. F., L. Chifflet, V. A. Confalonieri, N. D. Tsutsui, M. A. Pesquero, and L. A. Calcaterra. 2020. Species delimitation and molecular phylogenetics of South American fire ant decapitating flies (Diptera: Phoridae: Pseudacteon). PLOS ONE 15(7):e0236086. Adams, S. A. and N. D. Tsutsui. 2020. The evolution of species recognition labels in insects. PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS ROYAL SOCIETY LONDON B. 375: 20190476. Tonione, M. A., S. Cho, G. Richmond, C. Irian, N. D. Tsutsui. 2020. Thermal acclimation ability differs between high- and low- elevation populations of the winter ant, Prenolepis imparis. ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION 8:11385-11398. Naughton, I., C. Boser, N. D. Tsutsui, and D. A. Holway. 2020. Direct evidence of native ant displacement by the Argentine ant in island ecosystems. BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS 22:681-691. Felden, A., C. I. Paris, D. G. Chapple, A. V. Suarez, N. D. Tsutsui, P. J. Lester, and M. A. M. Gruber. 2019. Native and introduced Argentine ant populations are characterised by distinct transcriptomic signatures associated with behaviour and immunity. NEOBIOTA. 49:105-126. Buellesbach, J., B. A. Whyte, B., E. Cash, J. D. Gibson, K. J. Scheckel, R. Sandidge, and N. D. Tsutsui. 2018. Desiccation resistance and micro-climate adaptation: Cuticular hydrocarbon signatures of different Argentine ant supercolonies across California. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ECOLOGY 44:1101-1114. GRANT SUPPORT Currently active grants: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, LONG-TERM RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (LTREB), Holway, D. A. (lead), Tsutsui as co-PI. “LTREB Collaborative Proposal: Large-scale removal of introduced ants as a test of community reassembly” (renewal). Aug. 2022 – April 2027. $599,997 (UCB $300,002). NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, DIVISION OF BIOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE (DBI), “Collaborative Research: Digitization TCN: Extending Anthophila research through image and trait digitization (Big-Bee)”, Seltmann, K. (lead), Tsutsui and eight others as co-PI. Sept. 2021 – Aug. 2024. $1,288,241 (UCB $235,963). CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION GENOMICS PROJECT, “Conservation genomics of three California ant species”, Tsutsui, N.D. (lead) and P.S. Ward. Nov. 2020 – July 2022, $78,298 (UCB $45,645). US DEPT. OF DEFENSE, STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SERDP), “RNAi development for invasive ant eradication”, Tsutsui, N. D. (lead), and B. Hoffmann, T. Walsh. May 2021 – Jan. 2023. $592,433 (UCB $316,763). Previous grants: ~$5 million in grants from federal and state agencies and private foundations. TEACHING EXPERIENCE & MENTORSHIP GRADUATE STUDENTS ADVISED: - 12 PhD students since 2003. POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS ADVISED: - 12 since 2003. PHD STUDENT COMMITTEE MEMBER - 42 since 2003. UNDERGRADUATES MENTORED: >100 since 2003. 136 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 3 COURSES TAUGHT: UC-Berkeley - Insect Behavior (ESPM150, ESPM142), 11 times since 2008. - Molecular Approaches to Environmental Problem Solving (ESPM 192), 4 times. - Advanced Topics in Chemical Ecology, Behavior (ESPM290), 6 times. - Senior Seminar-Conservation & Resource Studies (ESPM194), 3 times. - Environmental Science Forum (ESPM 201C), 1 time. UC-Irvine - Graduate Core in Evolution, 1 time. - Advanced Evolutionary Biology (BS168), 3 times. - Freshman Seminar (BS2B), “Social behavior of ants”, 4 times. PRESENTATIONS & PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS - 76 departmental seminars and conference talks since 2003. Includes two graduate student invited talks and one keynote presentation. SERVICE COMMITTEE MEMBER - EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT, Parks Advisory Committee. Appointed by Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. June 2017–present (Vice chair, April 2022–present). - SIERRA CLUB, West Contra Costa Chapter. Vice-chair, May 2020–May 2022. - El Cerrito Environmental Quality Committee (2017– present; Vice-chair, 2019–2020; Chair, 2020–2022). CO-FOUNDER - BACKYARD BIODIVERSITY PROJECT. 2016–present. - BAY AREA ANT GROUP (BAAG). 2007– present. EDITORIAL BOARDS: - BMC ECOLOGY. Associate Editor, 2011–present. - BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS. Associate Editor, 2011–present. - PLOS GENETICS. Guest Editor, 2013. - AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY. Associate Editor, 2007–2012. COMMITTEE MEMBER: - NATIONAL ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATORY NETWORK (NEON) DESIGN CONSORTIUM, Invasive Species subcommittee. 2004–2005. REVIEWER (manuscripts and grant proposals): Several hundred from 2003-present Journals, including: The American Naturalist, Animal Behaviour, Annals of the Entomological Society of America, Behavioral Ecology, Behavioral Ecology & Sociobiology, Biology Letters, BMC Ecology, Conservation Biology, Diversity & Distributions, Ecological Entomology, Ecology, Ecology Letters, eLife, Evolution, Evolutionary Applications, Evolutionary Ecology Research, Genetics, Insectes Sociaux, Journal Chemical of Ecology, Naturwissenschaften, Molecular Ecology, Oecologia, PLoS One, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Scientific Reports. Funding agencies, including: The National Science Foundation, US Department of Agriculture, National Institute for Climate Change Research (US Dept of Energy), Natural Environment Research Council. SERVICE TO UC SYSTEM: 137 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 4 Member – Faculty advisory committee, UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP). 2013– present. SERVICE TO CAMPUS (past four years): Faculty Director – UC Berkeley Central Sierra Field Research Stations (includes Central Sierra Snow Lab, Sagehen Creek Field Station, Onion Creek Experimental Forest, Chickering-American River Reserve, and the North Fork Association Lands). July 2022–present. Member – UC BERKELEY, Hill Campus, Long Range Development Plan Committee, 2019–present. Member – Committee on Courses of Instruction (COCI). 2014–2018. SERVICE TO SCHOOL/COLLEGE (past four years): Member – Search Committee, Executive Director for UC Berkeley Institute for People, Parks, and Biodiversity. June 2022–present. Member – Search Committee, Executive Director for UC Berkeley Institute for People, Parks, and Biodiversity. Nov 2021–April 2022. Member – Executive Committee, Sept 2019–Oct. 2021. SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT (past four years): Member – Graduate Student Admission Committee, Organisms & the Environment. Fall 2022. Member – Student Endowment Allocation Committee. 2022–present. Chair – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee, Mentoring working group. 2020–2021. Member – DEI Committee. 2019–2021. 138 INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 7. Meeting Date:11/21/2022 Subject:2021/22 Animal Benefit Fund Report Submitted For: Beth Ward, Animal Services Director Department:Animal Services Referral No.: IOC 22/8 Referral Name: Animal Benefit Fund PY Review Presenter: Beth Ward Contact: Beth Ward (925) 608-8472 Referral History: In 1988, the Animal Services Department created the Animal Benefit Fund. The purpose of the Animal Benefit Fund (ABF) is to allow the Animal Services Department to receive donations from individuals, animal welfare organizations and businesses, to support animal health and welfare projects. On April 21, 2015, during fiscal year 2015/16 budget hearings, the Board of Supervisors formally referred to the Internal Operations Committee (IOC) a review of the Animal Benefit Fund. On April 19, 2016, The Board of Supervisors approved, at the recommendation of the IOC, expansion of the Animal Benefit Fund approved uses (see attached Archived Board Order dated 4/19/16) and directed the Animal Services Director to report annually to the IOC about the impact of the Animal Benefit Fund on the community and families, creating a new standing referral. The IOC has previously received three such reports for FYs 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, and 2020/21. Since the creation of the Animal Benefit Fund more than 30 years ago, monetary contributions and donations for services and supplies for animal welfare have provided additional support for unfunded needs of the animals impounded at the shelter and in our community. These donations have come in the form of grants or “soft ask” gifts over the counter or from the Animal Services Department website. On December 8, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved Resolution No. 2020/329. This authorized the Department Director to implement the following programs within the Animal Benefit Fund: Medical Assistance Program: This program is for medical assistance and emergency veterinary care for animals that are in the County's jurisdiction and/or have been accepted into the County shelter’s care. Funds will be used for medical care over and above the mandated medical care for animals in the care of the shelter and who need further assistance to be made available for adoption or released to a transfer agency. Funds may also be used to provide necessary medical care to an animal to help keep the animal out of the shelter. 1. Humane Education Program: This program helps to support humane education services in our county either by bringing people into County shelter or taking County education programs “on the road” into the community. Humane Education support may also be used to help pet owners resolve behavioral problems that might otherwise cause them to give up their pet, to help shelter animals with behavioral issues that might keep them from being easily adopted, and to create humane education programs for school age children. 2. Shelter Intervention Program: Often, families in a crisis turn to surrendering their pet to a shelter due to lack of financial resources. The intervention program helps to provide resources to keep animals in their homes. Examples of intervention tools: spay/neuter, behavior/training assistance, fence repair and grooming. This program may also be used to help domestic violence victims or seniors on limited incomes to keep their pets in their lives when they may otherwise have had to consider relinquishment due to lack of funds for basic daily needs or medical concerns. 3. Spay Neuter and Wellness Program: This program would make spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchips more affordable and accessible in Contra Costa County. Contra Costa Animal Services will accomplish this by establishing partnerships and developing mobile programs to reach into the areas of our county in greatest need, targeting the species/breeds of animals most likely to be found in our shelter, and supporting healthy community cats through TNR/RTF (trap-neuter-return / return- to-field) and Working Cat Adoptions. 4. Referral Update: ANNUAL REPORT For FY 2021/22, the Department allocated $210,000 for Animal Benefit Fund (ABF) Programs. The ABF funds are not intended to replace General Funds, rather they are to supplement and enhance our care for animals and support of the public. The table below details the allocation, adjustment, and balances for each ABF program for FY 2021/22: ABF Fund 133200 Amount Beginning balance $350,381 21/22 Expenditures $126,140 21/22 Revenue ($323,727) Ending Balance:$547,968 139 Org ABF Program Appropriation Expenditures Remaining Balance 3349 General $100,000 $35,701 $64,299 3350 Medical Assistance Program $10,000 $7,766 $2,234 3351 Humane Education Program $0 0 $0 3352 Shelter Intervention Program $10,000 $8,899 $1,101 3354 Spay and Neuter Program $90,000 $73,774 $16,226 Total:$210,000 $126,140 $83,860 Org Type of Funding Estimated Revenue Collected Variance 9181 Pooled Earned Interest $0 $2,662 $2,662 9965 Donations $160,000 $153,735 ($6,265) 9965 Spay and Neuter $0 $65,280 $65,280 9966 Grants $100,000 $102,050 $2,050 Totals: $260,000 $323,727 $63,727 The key factors that affected the FY 2021/22 ABF budget were: Underutilization of community partners spay/neuter contracts have continued to impact our service delivery. This is due to the COVID-19 pandemics strain on availability of medical supplies. 1. The Department did not meet its donation revenue goal estimated at $160,000 by less than $7,000 for FY 2021/22. The FY 2021/22 ABF donations did exceed our FY 2019/20 donation goal of $150,000. We do expect to receive a higher donation pool for FY 2022/23. 2. The Animal Benefit Fund (ABF) received $65,280 in allocations for the Spay and Neuter program. These funds were transferred from the Animal Services Department budget. 3. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): ACCEPT the 2021/22 Animal Benefit Fund Report. Fiscal Impact (if any): No fiscal impact. This is an informational report with recommendations that will not affect the amount of funds allocated for animal services and programs, but rather how donated funds can be expended. Attachments FY 2021/22 Animal Benefit Fund Presentation ARCHIVED DOCUMENT: April 2016 Board Order Expanding Animal Benefit Fund Program 140 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES ANIMAL BENEFIT FUND PRESENTATION FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 OCTOBER 26, 2022 141 The Animal Benefit Fund (ABF) The ABF was established by the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors in 1988 as a way to accept donations from compassionate individuals who want to help our shelter animals. All funds are used to enhance the care and well-being of animals in our shelters and to enhance programs of humane welfare and education for the residents of Contra Costa County. In FY 21/22, ABF funds were allocated to a range of projects and focused on three primary funding areas: ▪Medical Assistance Program ▪Spay/Neuter & Wellness Program ▪Shelter Intervention Program 142 Medical Assistance Program The Panda’s Gift Program was created to provide medical services to animals in need that have conditions beyond CCAS’ ability to treat. In partnership with East Bay SPCA, CCAS applied $10,000 in Medical Assistance funding to help pets with advanced medical needs beyond our shelter’s ability to treat. In FY 21/22, Medical Assistance funds were utilized to help treat numerous pets and a variety of medical conditions, including orthopedic injuries, enucleations, and amputations, among others. 143 Medical Assistance Program Joe-Joe came to CCAS in March of 2022 with a severely fractured pelvis. He needed surgery to repair his pelvis and to prevent chronic pain. Thanks to the Medical Assistance Fund and a local veterinary hospital, Joe-Joe was able to get the advanced surgery he needed. He was then transferred to a local rescue group to recover. Since then, Joe-Joe has been adopted and is living his best life in the Monterey Bay area! 144 Medical Assistance Program The Spay/Neuter Assistance Program was created to increase opportunities for low-cost spay and neuter services in Contra Costa County. Working with our collaborative partners Animal Fix Clinic, Paw Fund, Cat Support Network and Pawsitively SAFE, ABF funds were utilized to support low-cost spay and neuter surgeries across the County through local clinics, Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) programs, and mobile spay/neuter events. 145 Spay/Neuter & Wellness Program In FY 21/22, the Spay & Neuter Assistance fund helped over 800 residents of Contra Costa County receive low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for pets and community cats. In addition to spay and neuter surgeries, animals were also provided vaccines and microchips, if they were needed. 4 PARTNERS 854 Total Surgeries 772 Total Vaccines Administered 168 Microchips Implanted 146 Spay/Neuter & Wellness Program In FY 21/22, Animal Fix Clinic utilized Spay & Neuter Assistance funding to provide free and low- cost spay and neuter services to 165 pets and community cats. Every animal also received vaccines, microchips, and flea medication, if needed, to ensure they can live their happiest and healthiest lives. 147 Spay/Neuter & Wellness Program Pawsitively S.A.F.E. utilized Spay & Neuter Assistance funding in FY 21/22 to spay and neuter 272 cats and kittens in Contra Costa County! In addition to the spay and neuter assistance they provide, Pawsitively S.A.F.E. administered over 400 vaccines to cats in Contra Costa County and helped local communities address community cat overpopulation through services and education.148 Shelter Intervention The Shelter Intervention Fund was created to assist Contra Costa County residents who want to keep their pets out of the shelter and at home where they belong. The fund is administered though the CCAS Pet Support Program. The program focuses on providing resources and assistance, such as free or low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, temporary boarding and much more, to County residents who are at risk of surrendering their pet. During FY 21/22, Pet Support funding was able to help County residents keep pets out of the shelter and in safe, loving homes. The real measure of the Pet Support Program’s success can be found in the stories, photos and thank you cards we receive from people whom we’ve helped keep their pet in their family. 149 Shelter Intervention Pablo came to the CCAS Pet Support Program with complications from a broken pelvis after being attacked by another dog. The owner had taken Pablo to the veterinarian after the attack, but the needed amputation surgery was much more than the owner could afford. The owner desperately wanted to keep Pablo but was at risk of surrendering Pablo because they could not afford the surgery. Utilizing the CCAS Pet Support Program, Pablo was able to receive the amputation surgery provided through Pet Support Program partner East Bay SPCA and remains happily in his loving home today. 150 What Our Partners Say “Animals in Contra Costa County, and their owners and caregivers, are lucky to have the Animal Benefit Fund. We have seen more and more people -who all want to do the right thing for their animals -struggle with finances in the post-pandemic economy. The support Animal Fix Clinic receives through the ABF means we can help more of those people help their animals. Seeing the animals return to the community happy and healthy is what motivates us, pandemic or not.” -Dr. Jean Goh, DVM, Animal Fix Clinic Medical Director “We very much appreciate the subsidy assistance from Contra Costa County. The cost of our spay and neuter program, with the administration and outreach costs, as well as the veterinary costs is the largest program expenditure for PAW Fund. The subsidy truly enables us to focus on the tremendous impacts and outcomes we see and takes just a bit of pressure off.” -Jill Posener, PAW Fund Executive Director “We are grateful that the Animal Benefit Fund has provided significant resources toward our efforts.” -Pawsitively S.A.F.E. Executive Director, Julie Rasmussen 151 Thank You To Our Donors! The Animal Benefit Fund has allowed CCAS to put ideas into action, the results of which were highlighted in this presentation. To our donors, we say, “Thank You” for believing in us and for providing us the tools necessary to impact and touch even more lives. CCAS is grateful for each and every contribution, funding that has allowed us to save and transform lives in ways we could have never imagined. We simply could not do this without you!152 Questions 153 RECOMMENDATION(S): ACCEPT report from the Animal Services Director on the Animal Benefit Fund;1. CONSIDER recommendations of the Animal Services Director and PROVIDE direction to staff regarding next steps: 2. authorize the Animal Services Director to accept any monetary donation, gift, bequest, or devise made to or in favor of the Contra Costa County Animal Services Department as allowed under Government Code section 25355 (NOTE: County policy requires Department Heads to notify the CAO regarding donations exceeding $1,000 and obtain Board of Supervisors approval for donations exceeding $10,000); approve the continued use of the Animal Benefit Fund; establish new programs that receive assistance under that Fund; authorize the Animal Services Director to solicit donations for the benefit of shelter animals; direct the Animal Services Director to file a report with the Board of Supervisors every quarter that describes the source and value of each gift; and APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 04/19/2016 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Beth Ward (925) 335-8370 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: April 19, 2016 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stephanie Mello, Deputy cc: Animal Services Director, IOC Staff, CAO, Auditor-Controller, County Finance Director C.48 To:Board of Supervisors From:INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Date:April 19, 2016 Contra Costa County Subject:ANIMAL BENEFIT FUND ARCHIVED DOCUMENT 154 direct the Animal Services Director to submit a report annually to the Internal Operations Committee regarding the impact of the Animal Benefit fund on our community animals and families. ARCHIVED DOCUMENT 155 RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D) > FISCAL IMPACT: No impact to the General Fund. The Animal Benefit Fund is the repository for community donations that help to fund unmet needs of animals impounded at County shelters. The Animal Services Department anticipates that approximately $150,000 will be received annually in donations. This estimate is based on the amount of donations received by the animal shelter over the last 3 years. BACKGROUND: On April 21, 2015, the Board of Supervisors received several comments regarding the Animal Benefit Fund from members of the public during fiscal year 2015/16 budget hearings. As part of budget deliberations, the Board directed staff to include a review of the Animal Benefit Fund to a Board Standing Committee for further review. On May 12, 2015, the Board of Supervisors adopted the fiscal year 2015/16 budget. Included in the Board’s action was the formal referral of this issue to the Internal Operations Committee. On September 14, 2015, the CAO reported to the IOC on the history of the Animal Benefit Fund (report attached hereto for reference). With the retirement of former Animal Services Director Glenn Howell, further study on this referral was suspended until the new department director, Beth Ward, could review the history and provide input and advice to the Committee. Following is the report and recommendations presented Ms. Ward to the Internal Operations Committee, and which the IOC approved, on March 28, 2016. I. BACKGROUND ON THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER The Contra Costa County Animal Shelter (CCCAS) receives approximately 12,000 live domestic and livestock animals annually. CCCAS’ budget is designed to cover the basic needs of incoming stray, abandoned, and homeless animals and our County licensing and field services departments. The basic needs include food, prophylactic medical care (spay/neutering), antibiotics and general veterinary supplies, emergency veterinary treatment, sterilization, microchips, and collars/travel boxes for animals. As an open-door agency, the CCCAS accepts animals suffering from medical or behavioral conditions that while treatable, may initially disqualify the animal from placement into a new home. CCCAS’ operating budget is currently not designed to fund extended medical rehabilitation for injured/ill animals, behavior management, foster care supplies for orphaned animals, supplies designed to enhance animal enrichment in the shelter environment, or marketing and outreach efforts aimed at increasing adoptions. II. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ANIMAL BENEFIT FUND In 1988, the CCCAS created the Animal Benefit Fund. The original purpose of the Animal Benefit Fund was to allow the Animal Services Department to receive donations from individuals, animal welfare organizations and businesses, to support animal health and welfare projects that are not funded by departmental or general County revenue. Since the creation of the Animal Benefit Fund, monetary contributions and donations for services and supplies for animal welfare have provided for unfunded needs of the animals impounded in CCCAS. These donations have come in the form of grants or “soft ask” gifts over the counter or from our website. III. PROPOSAL TO EXPAND THE 1988 AUTHORIZATION ARCHIVED DOCUMENT 156 In order to increase our ability to create more funding opportunities and clarity around how funds will be used, the CCCAS is requesting that the Board increase the authority of the Animal Services Director to accept any monetary donation, gift, bequest, or devise made to or in favor of the Contra Costa County Animal Services Department as allowed under Government Code section 25355, approve the continued use of the Animal Benefit Fund, establish new programs that receive assistance under that Fund, authorize the Animal Services Director to solicit donations for the benefit of shelter animals, and require the Animal Services Director to provide an annual report to the Internal Operations Committee. The following are the program descriptions: Animal Benefit Fund: Animals have a variety of needs, and CCCAS does not always have the funds to address those needs. The Animal Benefit Fund may be used for such needs as medical treatment of a sick/injured dog, orthopedic repair for a damaged limb, veterinary diagnostic tests, kennel enrichment in the form of toys and beds, upgraded dog training supplies for volunteers such as training collars/harnesses, nutritional supplies for orphaned puppies and kittens, print or radio advertising to promote adoptions, and spay/neuter efforts. In addition to monetary donations to the Animal Benefit Fund, wish lists, in-kind gifts, Amazon Smile gifts, and gift cards to pet stores, home improvement stores, and other big box stores can also help us with these needs. The Animal Benefit Fund would support the following seven new programs: (1) Panda’s Gift Program: This program is for emergency vet care and goes to help animals like Panda, a dog who was brought to us in distress, in labor with a deceased puppy stuck inside, an old injury to her left eye and in overall poor condition. Our medical team acted quickly, rushing her into surgery, removed the puppy from the birth canal, performed an Ovariohysterectomy, and did a third eyelid flap to protect her injured eye. Panda quickly recovered from her surgery and acted like a new pup, snuggling with her foster family and learning what it felt like to be safe and loved. A family met and fell in love with Panda and took her home to join their household. Without donations to this fund, happy endings like Panda’s would not be possible. (2) Education Program: This program is to help pet owners resolve behavioral problems that might cause them to give up their pet, to help shelter animals with behavioral issues that might keep them from being easily adopted, and to create education programs for school age children. CCCAS will be creating a program where local trainers will work with pet owners, shelter dogs, volunteers and foster homes on reducing various behavioral problems, resulting in fewer surrenders and more successful adoptions. This program can also help to support humane education in our communities. (3) Shelter Intervention Program: Often times families get into a crisis situation where they turn to surrendering their pet to a shelter. Our intervention program would help to provide resources to keep animals in their homes. Examples of intervention tools: spay/neuter, behavior/training assistance, and grooming. (4) Transfer Partner Assistance Program: This program would provide support to our smaller transfer partners, who help save the lives of animals with medical concerns or basic Spay/Neuter support for animals pulled from CCASD. (5) Spay and Neuter Program: This program would make spay and neuter more affordable and accessible in our County by establishing a donation subsidized voucher program to provide free or low cost spay/neuter surgeries in collaboration with local veterinarians. ARCHIVED DOCUMENT 157 (6) Pets for Seniors Program: A pet is sometimes the only companion our community’s elders have, and the health and psychological benefits of having a pet are well-documented. This program pays a portion of the adoption fee for qualifying seniors, allowing them to use the money they saved to help pay for the initial items necessary for keeping a pet. This program may also be used to help seniors on limited incomes to keep animals in their lives when they may have had to give up their furry companion due to lack of money for basic daily needs or medical concerns. (7) Discounted Adoption Program: Sometimes, we are critically full of pets waiting for new homes. Rather than euthanize healthy adoptable or treatable animals, CCCAS discounts the adoption of pets to give people even more of an incentive to adopt. CCCAS also participates in national adoption events, promoting the placement of shelter animals. We are only able to offer reduced-fee adoptions when we have donated funding available. IV. OTHER PROPOSALS COVERED IN THE EXPANDED AUTHORIZATION In addition to approving the formation of the new programs described above, the expanded authorization would delegate to the Animal Services Director the power to accept any gift, bequest, or devise made for the benefit of animals in the shelter through programs such as a car donation and planned giving programs pursuant to Government Code section 25355. In keeping with this code section, the Director will file a report with the Board every quarter that describes the source and value of each gift. An annual report will also be provided that shares the impact of the Animal Benefit fund on our community animals and families. As is required by statute, any gifted funds or assets will be used for those purposes as are prescribed in the terms of the gift, bequest, or devise. The monies in these funds are not intended to replace General Funds, rather they are intended to supplement and enhance our care for animals and support of the public. CCCAS is also requesting that the Director be authorized to solicit monetary contributions through methods such as request forms included in dog license mailing, website information, and adopters and owners surrendering pets being given the opportunity to assist other shelter animals by contributing at the time of their transaction. Donations will be tax-deductible and acknowledged in writing to the donor. Gifts by donors may be designated directly to a specific gift fund or program. Gifts received with no instruction as to the use for a specific area or program or funds donated for “general animal welfare” will be considered as part of the general Animal Benefit Fund. Monies raised through in-house donations, and/or general fund raising activities shall be considered undesignated gift funds. The Director will utilize these funds in a manner that is consistent with the specific purpose for which they were donated. It is also important to recognize that these are donated funds and as such the use of the funds to pay businesses, organizations and fund voucher programs for various services to support the CCCASD programs would not be considered “gifts of County funds”. Each year, the Director will recommend expenditures from the Animal Benefit Fund through the budgetary process. Grants and designated funds shall be expended according to the grant or designated gift. Designated balances of $50 or less will be rolled back into the undesignated gift funds. Should the CCCAS wish to expend more than $25,000 per purchase order, CCCAS must submit a request in writing for approval by the Board of Supervisors. ARCHIVED DOCUMENT 158 The CCCAS anticipates that approximately $150,000 will be received annually in donations. This estimate is based on the amount of donations received by the animal shelter over the last 3 years. ATTACHMENTS Public Comment Received at the 3/28/16 IOC Meeting 9/14/15 Archived Report to IOC on the Animal Benefit Fund ARCHIVED DOCUMENT 159