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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 02202024 - Equity Cte Agenda PktTuesday, February 20, 2024 10:30 AM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY 190 East 4th Street, Pittsburg, CA 11780 San Pablo Avenue, Suite 5, El Cerrito, CA AGENDA Equity Committee Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Chair Supervisor John Gioia, Vice Chair 1 Equity Committee AGENDA February 20, 2024 The public may attend this meeting in person at either above location . The public may also attend this meeting remotely via Zoom or call-in. Zoom info and link: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://cccounty-us .zoom.us/j/82659107572 Call-in info: Telephone, dial: 1-214-765-0478 Access Code: 544753 Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee. 1.Introductions 2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to two (2) minutes). 3.RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action from the January 22, 2024 meeting of the Equity Committee, with any necessary corrections . 24-0437 Equity Committee Mtg_Record of Action_1.22.24Attachments: 4.SELECT and DESIGNATE the 2024 Chair and Vice Chair roles for the Equity Committee to submit to the Clerk of the Board 24-0438 5.RECEIVE the resignation of Janet Miller Evans from the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study Steering Committee, INTERVIEW Mark McGowan, applicant for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study Steering Committee and PROVIDE direction on next steps. 24-0439 Janet Miller Evans, AAHWRH Resignation Mark McGowan, AAHWRH Application Attachments: 6.RECEIVE updates from the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study Steering Committee and DISCUSS the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice's recommendation for distributing the allocated $1 million Measure X funds towards the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub and existing services. 24-0440 AAHWRH Steering Committee_By Laws_2.12.24 ORESJ Proposal for Administration of $1M for AAHWRH Services_2.15.24 Attachments: Page 1 of 2 2 Equity Committee AGENDA February 20, 2024 7.RECEIVE updates from the Co-Directors of the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice about progress towards hiring staff, developing the proposal for the Lived Experience Advisory Board, and working with county departments on budget equity statements 24-0441 8.The next meeting is currently scheduled for March 18, 2024 at 10:30am. Adjourn Staff Persons: Kendra Carr, 925-655-2026 Peter Kim, 925-655-2025 General Information This meeting provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend a the meetings. Contact the staff person listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting. Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the County to a majority of members of the Committee less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 1025 Escobar St., Martinez, during normal business hours. Staff reports related to items on the agenda are also accessible on line at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us. HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT: Persons who wish to address the Committee during public comment on matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee that are not on the agenda, or who wish to comment with respect to an item on the agenda, may comment in person, via Zoom, or via call-in. Those participating in person should offer comments when invited by the Committee Chair. Those participating via Zoom should indicate they wish to speak by using the “raise your hand” feature in the Zoom app. Those calling in should indicate they wish to speak by pushing *9 on their phones. Public comments generally will be limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. In the interest of facilitating the business of the Board Committee, the total amount of time that a member of the public may use in addressing the Board Committee on all agenda items is 10 minutes. Your patience is appreciated. Public comments may also be submitted to Committee staff before the meeting by email or by voicemail. Comments submitted by email or voicemail will be included in the record of the meeting but will not be read or played aloud during the meeting. Page 2 of 2 3 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Staff Report 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553 File #:24-0437 Agenda Date:2/20/2024 Agenda #:3. EQUITY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: February 20, 2024 Subject: Record of Action Submitted For: Equity Committee Department: Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice Referral No: Referral Name: Record of Action Presenter: K. Carr, Staff to Committee Contact: K. Carr, (925) 655 - 2026 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 meetings. Referral Update: Attached for the Committee’s consideration is the draft Record of Action for its January 22, 2024 meeting. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Fiscal Impact (if any): CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 2/16/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™4 Equity Commi+ee Record of Ac3on for January 22, 2024 Commi+ee Members Present: Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Chair; Supervisor John Gioia, Vice Chair Staff Present: Kendra Carr and Peter Kim, Co-Directors of Office of Racial Equity and Social Jus3ce, staff to Commi+ee; Adam Nguyen, Finance Director, County Administrator Office; Ann Elliot, Director, Human Services Department; Nicole Bilich, Manager, Human Services Department; Anna Roth, Director, Health Department; Shannon Ladner-Beasley, Program Manager, Health Department; Stephanie Rivera, Health Department; Michael Kent, Hazardous Materials Ombudsman, Health Department; Denise Zabkiewicz, Research and Evalua3on Manager, Office of Reentry and Jus3ce, Proba3on Department; Antoine Wilson, EEO Officer, Equal Employment Opportunity Office, Risk Management Department; David Fraser, Chief of Staff, BOS District 5; Alejandra Sanchez, District Representa3ve, BOS District 4; Peter Myers, Deputy Chief of Staff, BOS District 3; Ashleigh Goddard, District Representa3ve, BOS District 3; Jill Ray, District Representa3ve, BOS District 2. Public A+endees: Phil Arnold, Gigi Crowder; Karen Perkins; Desiree Rushing; Wanda Johnson; Alfonso Edwards; Allison Liu; Brandon Johns; Jeralyyn Brown; Damon Owens; Shantell Owens; Emlyn Struthers; Erica Facen; Lawanna Bradford; Jan Warren; Jane Courant; Joanna Gudino; Johana Gurdian; Sara Gurdian; Mariana Moore; Kerby Lynch; Kim McCarl; Loren Dalbert; Madelyn Ramirez; Barbara Howard; Roxanne Carillo Garza; Solomon Bele+e; Tamisha Walker; Taun Hall; Traci Fuqua; Watson; Willie Robinson; Akili; Brenda; Gabriela; JaCoree. 1. Introduc+ons Supervisor Glover convened mee1ng at 10:30 AM. Commi=ee Chairs introduced themselves and staff assigned to the commi=ee, Kendra Carr and Peter Kim, Co-Directors of the Office of Racial Equity and Social Jus1ce (ORESJ). 2. Public comment on any ma+er under the jurisdic3on of the Commi+ee and are not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to two (2) minutes). No comment. 3. RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Ac+on for the December 18, 2023 mee3ng of the Equity Commi+ee, with any necessary correc3ons. AYE: Chair Glover, Vice Chair Gioia NAY: none The Record of Ac1on for the items described were approved as presented. 5 4. RECEIVE update and PROVIDE DIRECTION on the 2024 priori3es, including special projects, second phase hiring strategy and 3meline, as well as the development of the Lived Experience Advisory Board for the Office of Racial Equity and Social Jus3ce (ORESJ). ORESJ Co-Directors presented a summary of ORESJ priori1es for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, including details on priority areas of ac1on and investment, both external community-focused and internal County-focused. Their summary also details hiring priori1es and 1meline and men1ons that they are currently working with the Core Commi=ee and Human Services Department on determining job classifica1ons and developing job descrip1ons. They also provided an overview of the proposed budget projec1ons for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. ORESJ Co-Directors provided an update on the establishment of a Lived Experience Advisory Board (LEAB) for the ORESJ, as recommended by the Core Commi=ee recommenda1ons. Proposed design includes a board of 19 members represen1ng the diversity of the County, priori1zing communi1es and popula1ons that are dispropor1onately impacted by racial and social inequi1es and other related harms, with 10 being nominated by Supervisors, 9 being at- large and selected through open call for applica1on. Final selec1on of members would be determined by a selec1on commi=ee consis1ng of ORESJ Co-Directors and Equity Commi=ee members. In addi1on to advisory board du1es, LEAB members would be offered opportunity to par1cipate in a Leadership Fellowship for skills training and capacity building around civic engagement, County processes, and leadership development. Public Comment: Gigi Crowder: expressed concern with replica1ng systemic harms of the past by “doing business as usual”; instead, urged the County to lif up and center the needs and concerns of those most impacted by systemic harms by involving them as ac1ve par1cipants in decision making processes. Roxanne Carillo Garza: supported the proposal for the LEAB as an opportunity to move beyond what has been done in the past. Suggested that Supervisors receive coaching and training in regard to selec1ng members based on lived experiences, and also receive list of community- informed recommenda1ons. Advocated for a transparent ra1onale of why appointees have been appointed and encouraged that ORESJ Co-Directors be a part of the selec1on process. Jan Warren: suggested that County consider a different approach than past prac1ce of Supervisors appoin1ng advisory board members and instead choose a shared, transparent process of outreach and engagement. Also suggested that County consider u1lizing exper1se of community and impacted individuals for projects rather than relying solely on paid consultants. Willie Robinson: his cau1ous op1mism is moving towards op1mism afer having heard what was presented, and appreciated the effort to provide support and training to those from the community who serve on commi=ees and boards. 6 Shantell Owens: expressed apprecia1on for ORESJ Co-Directors conduc1ng their “listening tour ” and for efforts towards exploring new processes versus tradi1onal prac1ces that may be broken or incomplete. Also cau1oned against “loose interpreta1ons of lived experience” when selec1ng members and instead, encouraged the ORESJ and Commi=ee to be inten1onal in serving and involving those most harmed. Jane Courant: supported the proposal of LEAB member selec1on. Brought a=en1on to poli1cal dynamics of other coun1es and the ways in which diversion, equity and inclusion (DEI) is currently under a=ack. Advocated for leaner, more expedient selec1on processes and possibly sehng a precedent for other commissions. Mariana Moore: underscored and honored the public tes1mony offered and expressed support for the LEAB proposal. Encouraged the Commi=ee trust the community and the Co-Directors, and expressed her own deep trust in the leadership and courage of the Equity Commi=ee. Phil Arnold: advocated for involvement of formerly incarcerated individuals when selec1ng LEAB members, while also bringing a=en1on to the dispropor1onate levels of contact that people of color have with the criminal legal system. Encouraged the Commi=ee and ORESJ to act quickly to put the proposed items into ac1on. Wanda Johnson : echoed what others have said, sta1ng that resistance to change is common and a result of fear of the unknown. Instead, encouraged that people look at change as an opportunity and as something posi1ve. Desiree Rushing: supported the previous comments, thanked all who pushed for an African American Holis1c Wellness Hub. Recognized the harms and traumas experienced by communi1es in An1och and emphasized the urgent need for supports to be provided right away. Karen Perkins: remarked that the whole process leading to today has been new and innova1ve, requiring that chances and risks be taken, and encouraged the Commi=ee to con1nue in this way as they make decisions. She is in support of the proposed plan. Latrece Mar1n: encouraged Commi=ee and ORESJ to embrace change and remain open to different approaches. Emphasized the need to consider that people live and work in all parts of the county when selec1ng LEAB members. Taun Hall: thanked the group, the Supervisors, and the staff for producing the LEAB proposal. Recognizes the needs of people with lived experience to be involved in these processes, and encouraged that the funds are moved with urgency and speed. Damon Owens: encouraged the group to seek progress and not necessarily perfec1on, emphasizing that progress should be our mo1va1on, as should be the hearts and minds of those most impacted by inequity and injus1ce. 7 Jeralynn Brown-Blueford: appreciated the process so far, the work and of the Co-Directors, and the support of the Equity Commi=ee. Emphasized that great things happen when different groups come together around a shared vision, with the African American Holis1c Wellness Hub as a history-making example of this. Sara Gurdian: recognized the Commi=ee’s and ORESJ’s commitment to community, to assessing internal processes, and working and partnering with community on solu1ons. She supports this proposal as a cri1cal step toward moving the work forward. Supervisors Gioia and Glover emphasized that this proposal needs further development, par1cularly in regard to selec1on process of members and Supervisors’ ability to directly appoint their district representa1ves. They suggested to increase overall membership to 20. The proposed plan for the LEAB will be presented to the full Board on January 30 so further feedback and input will be provided then. Report was received. 5. RECEIVE update and CONSIDER APPROVING the Final Drac Request for Qualifica3ons reviewed by the Steering Commi+ee for the African American Holis3c Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study. ORESJ Co-Directors presented on update on the Feasibility Study Process for the African American Holis1c Wellness and Resource Hub. The ORESJ convened an ad-hoc commi=ee for RFQ development on 1/4/24 and prepared a final draf of the Request for Qualifica1ons (RFQ) for a contractor to conduct the feasibility study. The full Steering Commi=ee met on 1/8/24 during which members discussed, edited, and approved the draf of the RFQ to be submi=ed to the Equity Commi=ee for final approval. Staff presented a draf RFQ 1meline with a tenta1ve RFQ release date of 2/7/24 and tenta1ve due date of 3/4/24, with the Steering Commi=ee presen1ng a recommenda1on for award to the Equity Commi=ee on 3/25/24 (note: would necessitate pushing back the Equity Commi=ee a week later that month). An ad-hoc commi=ee for crea1on of commi=ee bylaws will meet on 2/8/24. Staff also raised the concerns of community members who were s1ll unclear on how the recently allocated $1 million in Measure X funds for exis1ng services toward African American holis1c wellness will be distributed. Public Comment: Speaker wanted clarity on process of feasibility study and the priori1es of the African American Holis1c Wellness and Resource Hub, as well as on the process and 1meline of how the recently allocated $1 million for services will be distributed. Supervisors Gioia and Glover clarified that the $1 million in Measure X funds is for both exis1ng services as well as for future support of the African American Holis1c Wellness and Resource Hub. They are s1ll delibera1ng on how best the funding should be administered and directed 8 staff to return to the February Equity Commi=ee with a poten1al proposal for how to administer the $1 million. Report was received. 6. Next CommiIee mee+ng is currently scheduled for February 20, 2024 at 10:30AM. The February 20, 2024 mee1ng at 10:30AM was confirmed. (Note: this next mee1ng will be on a Tuesday, rather than the regularly scheduled third Monday, due to President’s Day holiday on February 19, 2024.) 7. Adjourn Commi=ee mee1ng was adjourned at 12:12 AM. 9 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Staff Report 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553 File #:24-0438 Agenda Date:2/20/2024 Agenda #:4. EQUITY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: February 20, 2024 Subject: Selection of Chair/Vice Chair Submitted For: Equity Committee Department: Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice Referral No: Referral Name: Selection of Chair/Vice Chair Presenter: K. Carr Contact: K. Carr, (925) 655-2026 Referral History: Annually, each Board Committee selects Chair and Vice Chair roles for the year. Referral Update: Per request from the Clerk of the Board, staff to each Board Committee must submit the 2024 Board Standing Committee meeting schedule and communicate who the committee determines to be the Chair & Vice Chair for the year. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Determine Chair and Vice Chair for the Equity Committee for 2024. Fiscal Impact (if any): CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 2/16/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™10 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Staff Report 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553 File #:24-0439 Agenda Date:2/20/2024 Agenda #:5. EQUITY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: February 20, 2024 Subject: Steering Committee Seat Recommendation Submitted For: Equity Committee Department: Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice Referral No: Referral Name: Steering Committee Seat Recommendation Presenter: K. Carr Contact: K. Carr, (925) 655-2026 Referral History: At the October 17, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting, 13 Steering Committee members were appointed to support the development and implementation of the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study. At the November 13, 2023 Equity Committee meeting, staff to the Committee were directed to convene the Steering Committee and prepare a draft request for qualifications to solicit the services of a firm/consultant to conduct a feasibility study for the creation of an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub to present to the Board of Supervisors. Referral Update: Staff received the resignation of Janet Miller Evans, member of the Steering Committee for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study, residing in District 2. There were two additional applicants from District 2. Both were contacted and one, Mark McGowan is still interested and available. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE the resignation of Janet Miller Evans, and INTERVIEW Mark McGowan, District 2 resident, for the Steering Committee for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study. Fiscal Impact (if any): CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 2/16/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™11 AAHWRH Steering Committee Resignation Janet Miller Evans <janet@entevos.com> Tue 1/9/2024 911 PM To:Kendra Carr <Kendra.Carr@oresj.cccounty.us>;Peter Kim <Peter.Kim@oresj.cccounty.us>;Lara DeLaney <Lara.DeLaney@cao.cccounty.us> Cc:Clerk of the Board <ClerkOfTheBoard@cob.cccounty.us>;Gayle Israel <Gayle.Israel@bos.cccounty.us> Kendra, Per our previous communications, due to the compressed scheduling timelines and conflicts with my current business commitments, please accept my resignation from the AAHWRH Steering Committee. Being selected to serve on this vital team was an honor. I wish the committee members continued success. 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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) 655-2000 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. PAGE 3 of 3 7+,6 )250 ,6 A P8%/,& '2&80E17 15 b Sample resume ] MARK A. MCGOWAN Confident and experienced professional. Core skills include collaboration, communication, and leadership. Leverages seasoned judgment and business acumen to develop strategies and execute on new opportunities. Enthusiastic team player with background in several challenging and complex environments. Seeking opportunities in client management, investment management and business development. BACHELOR OF ARTS: SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS MINOR: ECONOMICS/BUSINESS University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign SENIOR REGIONAL MANAGER Empower, Denver, CO | Sep 2019 – Current • Collaborate with client stakeholders (CEO, CFO, HR VP) and advisor partners. • Provide strategic consulting to Mid Market businesses. • Oversee 1.4B in client assets. • Participate in quarterly Fiduciary and Investment Committee meetings. • Manage client related projects. • Provide regulatory and plan document consulting. • Drive adoption of managed account programs. • Grow AUM opportunities within client base. SENIOR ASSOCIATE, CLIENT STRATEGIES GROUP Edward Jones, St. Louis, MO | Aug 2013 – Mar 2017 • Supported Edward Jones financial advisors by providing client-focused business strategies. • Created and executed business marketing strategies for employer plans (SEP, Simple, 401k, etc.). • Established and maintained effective communication systems with clients. • Project Lead: DOL iniciatives/Capital Gains/Business Owner strategy. • Served as cross-functional liaison & consultant: Products and Service, Client Marketing, Tools Development and Branch Training. • Assisted in production of internal media content (interviews, editing, writing). • Facilitated training for upper level financial advisors: Plan Design REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/RETIREMENT PLAN SOLUTIONS/DCIO Nationwide Financial, St. Louis, MO | Jun 2010 – Aug 2013 • Partnered with Financial Advisors on employer retirement plans. • Promoted and educated employers on retirement plan solutions offered by Nationwide Financial. • Oversaw all marketing and sales efforts for the St. Louis and Southern IL region. • Made recommendations on plan design opportunities with DB/DC plans. • Hosted and presented at regional industry meetings and client events. • Managed a support team for the territory (education, enrollment, service). RETIREMENT PLAN ASSOCIATE/INTERNAL WHOLESALER John Hancock/Manulife Financial, Downers Grove, IL | Nov 2005 - Jun 2010 • Partnered with Regional Vice President to promote and educate financial advisors on John Hancock’s Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit plans. • Worked with all areas of DC plans (Pricing, Compliance, Education & Investments) • Collaborated with RVP to achieve 100% of target sales goal and manage the conversion of over 120 sold plans (2009). • Provided prompt, accurate and friendly customer service to internal and external customers regarding processes, procedures and regulations. • Trained/mentored new associates CONTACT Danville, CA markallenchi@gmail.com 708.601.0436 EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS SKILLS Communication: Sales/Marketing: Leadership: Collaboration: Decision Making: • PRESENTER: John Hancock National Sales Conference Chicago 2007 • HOST: Edward Jones Divisional Meeting, 2016 • EDUCATION CONSULTANT: Total Benefits Communication • Series 6, 63 securities licenses. Life/Var Life and Annuity (CA) 16 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Staff Report 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553 File #:24-0440 Agenda Date:2/20/2024 Agenda #:6. EQUITY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: February 20, 2024 Subject: Updates for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study Steering Committee Submitted For: Equity Committee Department: Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice Referral No: Referral Name: Updates for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study Steering Committee Presenter: P. Kim Contact: P. Kim, (925) 655-2025 Referral History: At the October 17, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting, 13 Steering Committee members were appointed to support the development and implementation of the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study. At the November 13, 2023 Equity Committee meeting, staff to the Committee were directed to convene the Steering Committee and prepare a draft request for qualifications to solicit the services of a firm/consultant to conduct a feasibility study for the creation of an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub to present to the Board of Supervisors. Additionally, at the January 22, 2024 Equity Committee meeting, Chair Glover directed staff to prepare a process for distributing the $1 million allocation for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub for existing services. Referral Update: After meeting monthly, the Steering Committee for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study approved bylaws. An ad hoc working group met on February 8, 2024 to draft bylaws and the Steering Committee reviewed, edited and approved the bylaws with modifications. The updated bylaws, approved by the Steering Committee for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study are attached. Additionally, staff to the Equity Committee have drafted a proposal outlining a process for distributing the $1 million allocation for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub for existing services. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): REVIEW and APPROVE the bylaws for the Steering Committee for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study, and PROVIDE direction on the next steps for the proposal for distributing the $1 million allocation for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub for existing services. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 2/16/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™17 File #:24-0440 Agenda Date:2/20/2024 Agenda #:6. Fiscal Impact (if any): CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 2/16/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™18 Contra Costa County African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study Steering Committee BY LAWS I. NAME The name of this committee is the Contra Costa County African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study Steering Committee (“Committee”). The Committee is governed by the Ralph M. Brown Act and the Contra Costa County Better Government ordinance. II. AUTHORITY This Committee was established by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors (“Board”) on August 15, 2023 and is governed by its own bylaws. The purpose and function of these bylaws are to provide structure and consistency around governance of its members and the regulation of its affairs. III. PURPOSE The purpose of the Committee is to carry out the following: a. Develop a Request for Qualifications for contracted services toward conducting a feasibility study that determines and recommends the purpose, goals, structure, implementation and cost of an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub serving Contra Costa County communities. b. Review all submissions, assess for the most qualified applicant, and present a recommendation to the Board for their approval. IV. MEMBERSHIP The Committee will be composed of thirteen statutory members. a. The members are representatives from the public selected and appointed by the Board. b. The Committee may establish volunteer ad hoc working groups in order to secure specific areas of expertise necessary to meet the objectives of the Committee. c. This is a temporary committee with an anticipated timeline of December 2023 through November 2024. V. CONFLICT OF INTEREST As a general rule, no member shall participate as a member in any discussion or voting if doing so would constitute a conflict of interest. VI. VOTING AND DECISION-MAKING All members will have an equal voice in the decision-making process. Each member is entitled to one vote. 19 a. A vote of the majority of those present and qualified to vote will be sufficient for the adoption of any option, resolution or order and to take any other action deemed appropriate to carry forward the objectives of the Committee. VII. RESIGNATION A member may resign from the Committee at any time by submitting written notice to County staff (“Staff”) appointed by the Board to manage and support the Committee . The resignation will be effective upon receipt of the written request. Staff shall notify the Board as soon as possible regarding the vacancy. VIII. FILLING VACANCIES Vacancies will be filled as soon as practicable in accordance with the law and Contra Costa County policies and procedures. a. In the case of resignations and vacancies, the Committee is able to continue in its role and function as long as quorum of 7 members is met; staff will work with all due diligence to fill the vacancy as soon as possible by working with the Board in identifying a replacement, while keeping the Committee apprised of progress with regular updates. IX. MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE Members of the Committee shall attempt with all due diligence to attend all meetings. If any member of the Committee is unable to attend, they must make reasonable effort to notify Staff prior to the meeting. a. Committee meetings will take place on second Mondays of each month from 5:30-7:00 PM and take place primarily at the County Administration Building at 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If a quorum is not available for a regular meeting, Staff may approve the cancellation of that meeting. b. Additional meeting sites throughout the County may be designated, and if so, site addresses will included in the published agenda and sites will be open to the public. These will always be in addition to, and not in place of, the primary site of the County Administration Building in Martinez, CA. Regardless of the number of sites for any given meeting, Committee must have quorum (i.e. 7 members) across those public sites. c. If any member has a "just cause or emergency circumstance" and must attend virtually (i.e. Zoom), that member must notify Staff prior to the meeting. Members are able to use this option up to two times throughout the year. If Committee meeting takes place across multiple sites AND has less than quorum (i.e. 7 members) at any one of those locations, then no member will be able to use "just cause or emergency circumstance" and participate virtually. 20 X. AGENDA, ADDING ITEMS, URGENCY ITEMS, ORDER OF BUSINESS The agenda and agenda packet for regularly scheduled meetings will be posted on the County’s website and announced and shared via email 96 hours in advance of each meeting. The agenda and agenda packet will also be available for public viewing during the meeting. At a minimum, the agenda must contain the date, time, and locations of the meeting and the items of business to be considered. a. Members may add subjects for inclusion in the agenda so long as they notify Staff at least one week prior to the meeting. Those subjects will be added to the agenda accordingly by Staff, either as items that require discussion and action/approval or as informational items for review and acceptance. b. Subjects proposed for discussion by those who are not Committee members must be submitted to Staff at least two weeks prior to the meeting. Subjects submitted on time will be added under agenda item “Miscellaneous.” At that point in the agenda of the meeting, Committee members will consider if the proposed subjects are relevant to the purpose of the Committee and then take a vote; subjects which receive a majority vote will be discussed. c. Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2(b)(2), the Committee may discuss a non - agenda “Urgency Item” item at a regular meeting only if it is determined that the urgency item requires immediate action and that the need to take action came to the attention of the Committee after the meeting agenda’s posting. Such determination requires a two-thirds vote of the members; or, if less than two- thirds of the members (i.e. 9 members) are present, then a unanimous vote of those members present is required. d. A typical Order of Business at all regular meetings of the Committee will include: • Welcome/Roll Call • Public Comment • Approval of previous meetings notes (i.e. “Record of Action”) • Discussion of items for action/approval • Review and acceptance of informational items • Miscellaneous items • Confirmation of next meeting logistics • Adjournment XI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION All committee meetings are open to the public and are subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Title 5, Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 9, commencing with Section 54950). Members of the public may address the Committee during public comment portions of the meeting agenda. a. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker unless an extension is granted by Staff. If a speaker requires language translation, whether provided by the County or by the speaker, an additional 3 minutes will be given. b. All remarks will be addressed to the Committee as a body and not to any specific members. 21 c. No person, other than a member of the Committee and the person addressing the Committee shall be permitted to enter into any discussion without the permission of Staff. XII. QUORUM A quorum is a simple majority of the total statutory membership (i.e. 7 out of 13 members). A quorum of the Committee must be present to approve any Action items on the agenda. Any action of the Committee must be adopted by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the quorum present. XIII. COMPENSATION Members volunteer to serve on the Committee. Members will not receive any compensation for their service. XIV. COUNTY STAFF SUPPORT To the extent possible, Staff appointed by the Board will provide technical and administrative support to the Committee. a. Such support may include serving as secretary of the Committee, keeping accurate and sufficient records of all proceedings; receiving and transmitting all correspondences; maintaining files for all reports, and such other duties as are usually incidental to the staff. b. Staff will keep minutes of each meeting and offer them for Committee approval at the subsequent meeting. c. Staff will reserve meeting locations and see that adequate facilities are provided and are in compliance with the Brown Act, inclusive of all amendments. XV. AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS These bylaws may be amended based on the recommendation of the Committee and subject to the approval of the Board. Written notice of proposed amendments will be submitted to all members of the Committee at least one week prior to the meeting at which the proposed amendment will be considered. Written notice of the proposed amendment is not required if the proposed amendment is submitted to the Committee at a regular meeting prior to the meeting at which the amendment is considered. a. Amendments require a simple majority vote of those present and voting for recommendations to the Board for final approval. b. At least one time each calendar year, the Committee shall review, discuss, and approve any changes or amendments to the Bylaws. Should any changes or amendments be recommended by the Committee, such changes or amendments shall be presented to the Board for approval. ADOPTION AND CERTIFICATION The above bylaws were approved by the Board on _____, duly adopted by the Committee on _____, and amended on_____. 22 February 20, 2024: Equity Committee Meeting Agenda ORESJ's draft outline for distributing the allocated $1 million Measure X funds towards the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub and existing services. - Vision for African American Holistic Wellness services in Contra Costa County: o On Dec 2023, the Board of Supervisors directed that a one-time allocation of $1,000,000 of Measure X funds be allocated for the purpose of supporting the “African American Holistic Wellness Resource Hub and existing services” in Contra Costa County. o As described in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a feasibility study of the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource “The high-level mission and vision for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub, as expressed through public comment made to the Board of Supervisors, is to host and provide culturally-relevant and responsive services to eliminate health and wellness disparities and to benefit the African American community with supports and tools for education, youth programming , employment, health, mental health, wellness, and housing. As a result of services provided through the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub, African American community members in Contra Costa County will experience greater safety, connection and belonging, and have greater access to health, mental health and other support services that meet their immediate needs.” o The Measure X Community Advisory Board determined five overarching key areas of need for Contra Costa County communities: (1) Support for mental well - being (prevention, crisis response); (2) Increase equity and removal of structural barriers; (3) Ensure equitable access to health care, housing, childcare, income opportunities, and food; (4) Strengthen supports for residents of all generations; and (5) Creating communities where all residents feel safe and welcome. - Procurement and Distribution of Funds o Partner with local community foundation that are supporting Black- led/BIPOC-led organizations to serve as a contracted agency tasked with overseeing and carrying out procurement, selection, and fund distribution responsibilities. o Working in partnership with ORESJ, contracted foundation agency will oversee a community and resident participatory process that reviews applications, selects awardees, monitors progress and assesses outcomes. o Release the funding in tiered phases (exact amount of funds per phase to be determined after further discussion with Equity Committee) - Possible service/program categories to be funded o Food insecurity o Housing insecurity 23 o Re-entry services o Employment support/services o Community organizing around police accountability o Mental health support/services for youth, adults, elders, families o Medical health services o Substance use support/services o Youth development support/services o Violence prevention/intervention services o Cultural education/enrichment o Education support/services o Leadership development o Parenting resources/support o Systems advocacy/navigation - Role of AAHWRH Steering Committee o After receiving feedback and direction from Equity Committee on this preliminary draft outline, bring updated draft to AAHWRH Steering Committee to solicit their feedback on final draft, including: ▪ Timeline ▪ Categories of services/programs prioritized for funding ▪ Participatory review and selection process ▪ Monitoring and oversight of grantee progress o Conduct outreach to potential organizations and service providers and encourage them to apply o Committee members can apply to serve in the participatory review and selection process which is overseen and facilitated by contracted foundation o Contracted foundation provides regular progress reports to Steering Committee (as well as to Equity Committee) - Possible Timeline o March 11 – AAHWRH Steering Committee for review and feedback o March 18 – Equity Committee approval of contracted community foundation o March 26 or April 9 – Full BOS approval of contracted community foundation o April 10 – Carry out contracting process o May 1 – Contract begins o May 8 to June 7 – Solicit applications for funding; train community selection committee o June 10 to June 21 – participatory review and selection process o July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 – Grantees contract period o June 17 – Equity Committee receive update of grantees and project summary 24 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Staff Report 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553 File #:24-0441 Agenda Date:2/20/2024 Agenda #:7. EQUITY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: February 20, 2024 Subject: Updates for the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice Submitted For: Equity Committee Department: Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice Referral No: Referral Name: Updates for the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice Presenter: P. Kim Contact: P. Kim, (925) 655-2026 Referral History: At the January 22, 2024 Equity Committee meeting, the Co-Directors of the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ) provided an update regarding the 2024 office priorities, recruiting strategy and work plan for the second hiring phase for the ORESJ, and presented a proposal for the structure of the Lived Experience Advisory Board. The Equity Committee received the update and staff would further refine and implement the workplan. Referral Update: The Co-Directors of the ORESJ will provide an update regarding 2024 hiring, development of the proposal for the structure of the Lived Experience Advisory Board, and working with county departments on the budget equity statements. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): ACCEPT the update and PROVIDE feedback on the update regarding 2024 hiring, development of the proposal for the structure of the Lived Experience Advisory Board, and working with county departments on the budget equity statements. Fiscal Impact (if any): CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 2/16/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™25