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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
Supervisor John Gioia, District I
Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor Ken Carlson, District IV
Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston, District V
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL
District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace
Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Ken Carlson, and District V Supervisor Shanelle
Scales-Preston
Present:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. Inspirational Thought-
"Today will never come again. Be a blessing. Be a friend. Encourage someone. Take time to care. Let
your words heal and not wound." ~Mary Johnston, novelist and women's rights advocate
4. CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.103 on the following
agenda) – Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any
Supervisor. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered with the
Discussion Items.
Motion: Scales-Preston
CarlsonSecond:
District I Supervisor Gioia, District II Supervisor Andersen,
District III Supervisor Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson,
and District V Supervisor Scales-Preston
Aye:
Result: Passed
5. PRESENTATIONS
PR.1 PRESENTATION from Congressman Mark DeSaulnier. (Supervisor Andersen)
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PR.2 PRESENTATION proclaiming the week of April 21-27, 2025 as National Volunteer Week .
(Matt Kaufmann, Deputy Director and Rhonda Smith, Health Services Department)
PR.3 PRESENTATION recognizing Public Health Awareness efforts for April 2025: Alcohol
Awareness Month, National Public Health Week, and Black Maternal Health Week in Contr a
Costa County. (Dr. Sefanit Mekuria, Health Services Department)
PR.4 PRESENTATION proclaiming April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Mélody
Saint-Saëns, Alliance to End Abuse Division Manager)
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
D.1 CONSIDER awarding to Round 2 Innovation Fund grantee
Support4Recovery an additional $65,000 for its Hispanic Recovery
Initiative, originally granted in the amount of $335,830 on March 25, 2025.
(Julie Enea, County Administrator's Office)
25-1347
Attachments:S4R Original Project Budget
SR4 Revised Project Budget
Speakers: Gigi Crowder, NAMI; Ashley Chulo, NAMI; Yuen (Yvonne) , NAMI; Neill
Brengettsey, SevenStars Baptist Church; Leo; Ashley Lowe; Olivia H.; Jesse Robbins,
NAMI; Antonia Guzman; Avery Gould, NAMI; Gregory Beckner; Carlos Mendoza,
NAMI; Chaplain Jeralynn Blueford, NAMI; Corey Page; Devin W., Lift Up Contra
Costa; Phil Arnold, NAMI; Yvette Williams, Back on Track Community; Taun Hall;
Melvin Willis, Racial Justice Coalition, ACCE; Michelle Hayes; Marina Brown and I
m the Executive Director of the Contra Costa Youth Service Bureau.
Motion: Carlson
Scales-PrestonSecond:
District I Supervisor Gioia, District II Supervisor Andersen,
District III Supervisor Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson,
and District V Supervisor Scales-Preston
Aye:
Result: Passed
D.2 CONSIDER accepting a report on options for organizing the Offices of the
Auditor-Controller and the Treasurer-Tax Collector and providing direction
to staff, and CONSIDER appointing a person to fill the vacant Office of
Auditor-Controller for the remainder of the unexpired term of office ending
January 4, 2027, or designating an Assistant Auditor-Controller to
temporarily discharge the duties of Auditor-Controller, and take related
actions. (Monica Nino, County Administrator, Thomas L. Geiger, County
Counsel, and Ann Elliott, Human Resources Director)
25-1348
Attachments:Correspondence Received
Speakers: Dan Mierzwa, Treasurer-Tax Collector; Jim Pezzaglia, Contra Costa
Taxpayers Association; Robert Campbell, Auditor-Controller.
Written commentary provided by: Russell Watts, former Treasurer-Tax Collector
(2011-2023); Mari Beraz, Brentwood; Patrick R. Harding, Discovery Bay; James
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Pezzaglia, Vice President, Contra Costa Taxpayers Association; Ray Thibodeau,
Walnut Creek.
Designated Harjit Nahal, Assistant Auditor-Controller, to temporarily discharge the
duties of Auditor-Controller, pursuant to government code section 24105.
Motion: Gioia
CarlsonSecond:
District I Supervisor Gioia, District II Supervisor Andersen,
District III Supervisor Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson,
and District V Supervisor Scales-Preston
Aye:
Result: Passed
D.3 CONSIDER accepting the monthly update on the activities and oversight of
the County's Head Start Program, and APPROVE the Head Start and Early
Head Start 2025-2026 Admission Priorities and Selection Criteria and
Recruitment and Enrollment Plan, and provide guidance. (Marla Stuart,
Employment and Human Services Director)
25-1349
Attachments:April 2025 BOS Head Start Update.pdf
1. Federal Funding Restrictions for DEI Initiatives.pdf
2. 2025-2026 CSB Admissions Priorities-Selection Criteria.pdf
3. 2025-2026 Recruitment and Enrollment Plan.pdf
4. ACF-OHS-IM-25-03 Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition.pdf
5. CCB-25-04 Program Self Evaluation for FY24-25.pdf
6. MB-25-03 FY24-25 Program Self-Evaluation for CSPP
Contractors.pdf
7. New HSPPS Compliance Timeline and Analysis.pdf
Motion: Carlson
Scales-PrestonSecond:
District II Supervisor Andersen, District III Supervisor Burgis,
District IV Supervisor Carlson, and District V Supervisor
Scales-Preston
Aye:
District I Supervisor GioiaAbsent:
Result: Passed
D.4 RECEIVE and DISCUSS informational updates and presentation on the
Feasibility Study for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource
Hub. (Kendra Carr & Peter Kim, Co-Directors Office of Racial Equity and
Social Justice)
25-1350
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Attachments:Final Narrative Report_AAHWRH Feasibility Study_April 2025
Final Presentation_AAHWRH Feasibility Study_April 2025
AAHWRH Key Data Stats_April 2025
Memo: Leveraging GIS to Advance Place-Based Planning for Black
Wellness in Contra Costa County
Email: Key Clarifications on Governance, Metrics & Scope of
AAHWRH Proposal
Speakers: Dr. Kimberly Payton, East Contra Costa NAACP; Shantell Owens,
Genesis Church; Brian Jackson, Lincoln Families; Douglas Dunn; Laura Austin,
Moraga; Devin; Kira Lee; James Herard, Lift Up Contra Costa; Aisha Williams;
Auriel Shelton; Jauvnik Norwood; Fanny Brown; Gigi Crowder; Ashley Civillo,
NAMI; Zelon Harrison, Reimagine Antioch; Carol Lane; Nicole Arrington; Kiara
Clark; Kathleen Sullivan; Steve Lesher, Chair of Lesher Foundation; Willie
Robinson, NAACP Richmond; Taunita Trotter, Antioch; Joanna Gudino, Healthy
Contra Costa; Michelle Milam, Richmond; Liliana Gonzalez Sanchez First5 Contra
Costa; Susun Kim, Family Justice Center; Anabel Kassembe; Jessica Schaffer,
Richmond; Ivy Winston; Antoine Watt, Antioch; Dorothy Ellis, Antioch; Ali Usilka,
Healthy and Active Before Five; Desirae Herron; Scottie; Golddie Williams; Melvin
Willis, Racial Justice Coalition, ACCE; Joan Johnson; Damon Owens, Genesis
Church; Jessica Keener, First5 contra Costa; Ronell Ellis; Keycha Gallon; Sara
Gurdian, Racial Justice Coalition; Alisha Semplar, Rubicon Programs; Mitchell
Hopson; Al Gibson; Delon Craft, Antioch; Taylor Sims, Equity for Black Women &
Girls.
D.5 CONSIDER consent item previously removed.
There were no consent items removed for discussion.
D.6 PUBLIC COMMENT (2 Minutes/Speaker)
:Mitchel: Smith, self-proclaimed Highest Judge in California, spoke on his efforts to protect the
compensation of Deputy Sheriffs, and expressed gratitude for positive thinking and
communication.
D.7 CONSIDER reports of Board members.
Supervisor Carlson was pleased to note that Joybound, recipient of $750,000 to provide
Spay/neuter, microchipping and vaccinations services, held a hugely successful event at the
Monument Crisis Center in Concord.
Quick Index Item 25-1491
7. CLOSED SESSION (at lunch break)
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A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)
(1))
1. Tamra Harris v. Contra Costa County, WCAB Nos. ADJ4072579, ADJ 1139760
2. Harry Avington v. Contra Costa County, WCAB Nos. ADJ11243219, ADJ13099509
3. King David Levon Donahue III v. Antioch Police Department, et al., United States District Court ,
Northern District of California, Case No. 3:23-cv-05564 WHA
4. Samuel Russ Oxley v. Deputy Samuel Jones, et al., United States District Court, Northern District o f
California, Case No. 23-cv-00510 BLF
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Gov. Code § 54957
Title: Health Services Director
There were no announcements from closed session.
8. ADJOURN
Adjourned today's meeting at 4:31 p.m.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
C. Airport
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS
A motion was made by District V Supervisor Scales-Preston, seconded by District IV
Supervisor Carlson, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote:
District I Supervisor Gioia, District II Supervisor Andersen,
District III Supervisor Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson,
and District V Supervisor Scales-Preston
Aye:
Result: Passed
C.1.APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to
execute a month-to-month hangar rental agreement with Stephen Tatom, for
a north-facing T-hangar at Buchanan Field Airport effective April 1, 2025,
in the monthly amount of $394, Pacheco area (100% Airport Enterprise
Fund).
25-1351
Attachments:Hangar Rental Agmt pg 4-5_ CCR D-05_Stephen Tatom
approved
C.2.APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to
execute a month-to-month shade hangar rental agreement with Daniel Gene
Sims, for a south-facing shade hangar at Buchanan Field Airport effective
April 1, 2025, in the monthly amount of $149, Pacheco area. (100% Airport
Enterprise Fund)
25-1352
Attachments:Shade Hangar Rental Agreement pg 4-5_CCR B-13 Daniel Gene Si
approved
C.3.APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to
execute on behalf of the County a second amendment to the Exclusive
25-1353
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Negotiating Rights Agreement between the County and FSRE Industrial
Concord, LLC dated May 7, 2019, to extend its term for one year, with two
optional six-month renewal periods, for property development services at
the Buchanan Field Airport, Pacheco area. (100% Airport Enterprise Fund)
Attachments:FSRE - ENRA Second Amendment.pdf
approved
C. Agriculture/Weights and Measures
C.4.APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or
designee, to execute a contract with Celtic Dog Kennels in an amount
not to exceed $24,000 for dog boarding services for the Agriculture Dog
Team Program for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31,
2025. (100% State)
25-1354
approved
C. Board of Supervisors
C.5.ACCEPT Board members meeting report for March 2025.25-1355
Attachments:District IV 3-2025 report.pdf
District III 3-2025 report.pdf
approved
C. Board Standing Committees (referred items)
C.6.ACCEPT a report from the Employment and Human Services
Department on post-COVID Medi-Cal activities, as recommended by th e
Family and Human Services Committee.
25-1454
Attachments:Medi-Cal Update presentation to FHS
approved
C.7.APPROVE the Family and Human Services Committee FY 2025/26
recommendations for the allocation of $4,096,876 in Measure X
Housing funds to housing and homelessness related service projects, and
AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with Bay Area Legal Aid in the amount of
$1,000,000, and the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute
specified contracts totaling $3,096,876 to implement specified projects.
(100% Measure X Sales Tax)
25-1455
Attachments:Attachment A - Recommendations FY 25-26
Attachment B - Program Descriptions FY 25-26
Speakers: Mihaela Gough, Centro Legal de la Raza; Cynthia Rivera; Jenny
Morales, Monument Impact; Athena, People House Contra Costa; Gigi Crowder,
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); Adam Poe, Bay Area Legal Aid;
Vanessa Chena, Monument Impact; Saudia Shaw; Elder Desire Rushing; Alex
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Werth, East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy; Nicole Gardner, Facing
Homelessness Antioch.
approved
C. Clerk of the Board
C.8.ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-108 declaring April 2025 National Sexual
Assault Awareness Month in Contra Costa County, as recommended by
the Employment and Human Services Director.
RES
2025-108
Attachments:Resolution 2025-108
adopted
C.9.ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-109 recognizing Alcohol Awareness
Month in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Interim Health
Services Director.
RES
2025-109
Attachments:Resolution 2025-109
adopted
C.10
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-110 recognizing the contributions of Jerry
Fahy on the occasion of his retirement from Contra Costa County, as
recommended by the Public Works Director (No fiscal impact)
RES
2025-110
Attachments:Resolution 2025-110
adopted
C.11
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-111 recognizing National Public Health
Week in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Interim Health
Services Director.
RES
2025-111
Attachments:Resolution 2025-111
adopted
C.12
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-112 recognizing the week of April 11-17,
2025 as Black Maternal Health Week in Contra Costa County, as
recommended by the Interim Health Services Director.
RES
2025-112
Attachments:Resolution 2025-112
adopted
C.13
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-113 recognizing Ray Casabonne as the
2025 Moraga Citizen of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor
Andersen.
RES
2025-113
Attachments:Resolution 2025-113
adopted
C.14
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-114 recognizing April 20-26, 2025 as
National Volunteer Week, as recommended by the Interim Health
RES
2025-114
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Services Director.
Attachments:Resolution 2025-114
adopted
C.15
.
APPROVE Board meeting minutes for March 2025.25-1356
approved
C.16
.
APPOINT Solomon Bellete to the District V Seat and Reilly Kent to the
Alternate District V Seat on the Sustainability Commission, for a term
ending on March 31, 2029, as recommended by Supervisor
Scales-Preston
25-1357
approved
C.17
.
APPOINT, in lieu of election, David MacDonald, Louis Kroll, and
Michael Sloan to the Contra Costa County Employees Retirement
Association Board of Trustees to terms beginning July 1, 2025 and
ending June 30, 2028, as recommended by the Clerk-Recorder.
25-1358
approved
C.18
.
APPOINT Ryan Ozimek to the Danville Area Seat on the Iron Horse
Corridor Management Program Advisory Committee for a four-year
term with an expiration date of January 31, 2029, as recommended by
Town Council of Danville. (No fiscal Impact)
25-1359
approved
C.19
.
REAPPOINT Emily Barnett to the Member At Large #3 seat on the
Aviation Advisory Committee to a term expiring February 29, 2028, as
recommended by the Airport Committee.
25-1360
approved
C. Clerk-Recorder/Elections
C.20
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to
execute a contract with the California Secretary of State to grant the
County an amount not to exceed $15,789 to provide election security
improvements for the period June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. (No
County match)
25-1361
approved
C.21
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to
execute a contract with Hootsuite, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$30,168 to provide social media monitoring and coordination tools for
the period June 17, 2025 through June 16, 2028. (100% General Fund)
25-1362
approved
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C.22
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to
execute a one-day use permit with the State of California Department of
Parks and Recreation for the use of the Mount Diablo Summit
Observation Deck to conduct civil wedding ceremonies on May 30, 2025
and September 26, 2025. (No fiscal impact)
25-1363
Attachments:2025Contra Costa County DW SEP.pdf
approved
C.23
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on
behalf of the Clerk-Recorder, a purchase order with R-Computer in an
amount not to exceed $6,305 and a General Terms of Use with Adobe
for use of its Acrobat Pro, Creative Cloud, Illustrator, InDesign, and
Premier Pro, for the period April 12, 2025 through April 12, 2026.
25-1364
approved
C.24
.
APPROVE Budget Amendment N. 25-00039 authorizing new revenue
in Department 0353 – Recorder Micrographics/Modernization the net
amount of $10,000 from service fees and appropriating it for
expenditure; and re-balancing appropriations and revenues throughout
Department’s programs to match fiscal projections. (No General Fund
impact)
25-1365
Attachments:BDA-25-00039.pdf
approved
C. Conservation & Development
C.25
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-116 declaring the intention to form Zone
1102 within County Service Area P-6 located at 1024-1026 Grayson
Road in the unincorporated Pleasant Hill area and fixing a public hearing
for May 13, 2025, to consider public input regarding the establishment
of Zone 1102, and the adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-06 authorizing
the levy of a special tax within Zone 1102 to fund police protection
services, as recommended by the Conservation and Development
Director. (100% Developer fees)
RES
2025-116
Attachments:Exhibit_A_Legal_Description
Exhibit_B_Plat_Map
adopted
C.26
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-117 approving the issuance of Multifamily
Housing Revenue Bonds in the amount of up to $50,000,000 to finance
the acquisition, development, construction, or rehabilitation of a 70-unit
multifamily residential rental housing development known as El Cerrito
Plaza - Parcel A South located at 515 Richmond Street in El Cerrito,
California. (No General Fund impact)
RES
2025-117
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Attachments:Proof of Publishing - El Cerrito
Transcript (TEFRA Hearing) (El Cerrito Plaza)
4901-7391-9276_3-signed
Signed Resolution 2025-117
adopted
C.27
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to
execute, on behalf of the County, an amendment to a franchise
agreement with Garaventa Enterprises, Inc. (dba Mt. Diablo Resource
Recovery), to extend the term from May 8, 2025 through August 31,
2025 for continued solid waste, recycling, and organics collection in its
East County service area, and make a related finding under the
California Environmental Quality Act, as recommended by the
Conservation and Development Director. (100% Solid Waste Franchise
fees, no General Fund impact)
25-1366
approved
C. County Administration
C.28
.
APPROVE Budget Amendment No. BDA-25-00035 recognizing new
revenue in the amount of $15,635,000 from General Fund Unassigned
fund balance and appropriating it for the redemption of the County's
2015 Lease Revenue Bonds, as recommended by the County
Administrator. (100% General Fund)
25-1375
Attachments:BDA-25-00035.pdf
approved
C.29
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to
execute the Public Safety Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Certification
Form for Fiscal Year 2024/25 and to submit the MOE Certificate form to
the County Auditor-Controller. (100% State Proposition 172 Funds)
25-1367
Attachments:FY24-25 Prop 172 MOE-Contra Costa.pdf
Signed Maintenance of Effort Certification
approved
C. County Counsel
C.30
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to
execute on behalf of the County Counsel, a purchase order with
LexisNexis in an amount not to exceed $60,000, and an Amendment to
Subscription Agreement with LexisNexis for online legal research
services for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. (80%
General Fund and 20% General Liability Fund)
25-1368
approved
C.31
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Counsel, or designee, to
execute, on behalf of the County and the Contra Costa County Water
25-1369
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Agency, contracts for legal services with The Freeman Firm and the Law
Office of Roger B. Moore, effective January 7, 2025, and a joint defense
agreement with other Delta counties and water agencies, in connection
with California Department of Water Resources v. All Persons
Interested, Sacramento Co. Super. Ct. Case No. 25CV000704. (100%
Water Agency funds)
approved
C. District Attorney
C.32
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-119 authorizing the District Attorney, or
designee, to apply for and accept funding from the Workers'
Compensation Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program, in an amount not
to exceed $1,600,000, and to execute a grant award agreement, and any
extensions or amendments thereof, pursuant to State guidelines, with the
California Department of Insurance for the investigation and prosecution
of workers' compensation fraud cases for the period of July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026. (100% State)
RES
2025-119
adopted
C.33
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-120 authorizing the District Attorney, or
designee, to apply for and accept funding in an amount not to exceed
$550,000 from the Automobile Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program,
and to execute a grant award agreement, and any extensions or
amendments thereof, pursuant to State guidelines, with the California
Department of Insurance for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30,
2026. (100% State)
RES
2025-120
adopted
C. Employment & Human Services
C.34
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to
execute on behalf of the Employment and Human Services Director, a
purchase order and related agreement with Idemia Identity & Security
USA LLC, in an amount not to exceed $22,734, for the purchase of
LiveScan System equipment for the period April 15, 2025 through
March 31, 2027. (54% Federal, 38% State, 8% County General Fund)
25-1372
approved
C.35
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services
Director, or designee, to apply for and execute a grant extension with
United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against
Women to extend the term through March 31, 2026 with no change to
the grant amount of $1,000,000 to implement the Improving Criminal
Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual
Assault, and Stalking grant in Contra Costa County. (100% Federal)
25-1373
approved
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C.36
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services
Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Contra
Costa Senior Legal Services to increase the payment limit by $24,873 to
a new payment limit not to exceed $325,359 for additional Legal
Assistance and Elder Abuse Prevention services pursuant to the Older
Americans Act and Older Californians Act with no change to the term
through June 30, 2025. (59% Federal, 41% State)
25-1374
approved
C. Health Services
C.37
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to
execute on behalf of the Interim Health Services Director, a purchase
order with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $468,879
to purchase radios for Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime program to
communicate with Miles Hall Call Center and the County's first
responders dispatch center. (100% California Department of Health Care
Services Crisis Care Mobile Units funds)
25-1376
Attachments:Customer Agreement
approved
C.38
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with DiCom Grid, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $405,000 for digital medical image communication software,
maintenance and support for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center’s
Radiology unit for the period April 28, 2025 through April 27, 2031.
(100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
25-1377
approved
C.39
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc,
for County’s Public Health Women Infant Children Program participants
and Kaiser’s eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries who are pregnant,
breastfeeding, or postpartum women to collaborate and provide referrals
from each respective program to enhance health care services and
improve health outcomes for participants for the period March 1, 2025
until terminated by either party. (Non-financial Agreement)
25-1378
approved
C.40
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to
execute on behalf of the Interim Health Services Director, a purchase
order with Veritiv Operating Company, in an amount not to exceed
$1,488,350 for the purchase of janitorial supplies and equipment, and
other supplies as needed for the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
for the period May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2028. (100% Hospital
Enterprise Fund I)
25-1379
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approved
C.41
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute facility use agreements and liability waivers with
Skillcraft, Inc. for the use of facilities located at 1875 Arnold Drive,
Martinez, CA for a total amount not to exceed $2,000 for the purpose of
holding monthly Senior Peer Counseling meetings through December
31, 2025. (100% Older Adult Mental Health Funds)
25-1380
Attachments:Sponsored Event Form
Skillcraft- Rules and Reg
Skillcraft- Liability Waiver
approved
C.42
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of Public
Health, Microbial Diseases Laboratory, a subdivision of the California
Health and Human Services Agency, to provide a transfer of previously
collected samples from County Public Health Laboratory to conduct a
research development project for the period of three years from the date
contract is executed by both parties. (Non-financial agreement)
25-1381
approved
C.43
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with Public Health Foundation
Enterprises, Inc. (dba Heluna Health), to pay County an amount not to
exceed $22,500 for participation in the FoodNet Expanded Case
Exposure Ascertainment Project to study food borne bacteria for the
period August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025. (No County match)
25-1382
approved
C.44
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with Initha R. Elangovan, M.D., in an
amount not to exceed $750,000 to provide pulmonary services at Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period May 1,
2025 through April 30, 2026. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
25-1383
approved
C.45
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract amendment with Navigation
Preparedness Associates, to increase the payment limit by $240,000 to
an amount not to exceed $305,000 for additional consultation and
technical services to Contra Costa Health regarding Contra Costa Health
System Response Plan and Medical Health Operational Area
Coordination program manual and annexes with no change in the term
ending June 30, 2025. (100% Hospital Preparedness Program Grant)
25-1384
approved
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C.46
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to
execute on behalf of the Interim Health Services Director, a purchase
order with Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment LLC in an amount
not to exceed $18,149, and ACCEPT terms and conditions for the
purchase of Aaon rooftop unit part replacements and backdraft damper
for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. (100% Hospital Enterprise
Fund I)
25-1385
Attachments:Quote and Terms & Conditions
approved
C.47
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to
purchase on behalf of the Interim Health Services Director, up to 199
Chevron gas vouchers including applicable shipping charges totaling an
amount not to exceed $10,000 for low-income clients living with
HIV/STI and served by the HIV/STI program for the period May 1, 2025
through December 31, 2025. (100% Medi-Cal Waiver Program)
25-1386
approved
C.48
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with Kabafusion, LLC, in an amount not
to exceed $500,000 to provide durable medical equipment and related
services including home infusion services for Contra Costa Health Plan
members and County recipients for the period May 1, 2025 through
April 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
25-1387
approved
C.49
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with Bach-Kim Nguyen, O.D. (dba
Walnut Creek Optometry Group), in an amount not to exceed $600,000
to provide optometry services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and
County recipients for the period April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028.
(100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
25-1388
approved
C.50
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with Mauricio Kuri, MD, PC, in an
amount not to exceed $300,000 to provide plastic and reconstructive
surgery services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and County
recipients for the period April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028. (100%
Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
25-1389
approved
C.51
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract amendment with La Cheim School, Inc.,
to increase the payment limit by $900,000 to an amount not to exceed
$4,272,865 for additional Medi-Cal specialty mental health services for
25-1390
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seriously emotionally disturbed youth who are wards of the County or
are in danger of being placed away from their families with no change in
the term ending June 30, 2025. (100% Federal Medi-Cal)
approved
C.52
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with Zoll Services LLC, in an amount not
to exceed $900,000 to provide durable medical equipment services
including wearable cardioverter defibrillators for Contra Costa Health
Plan members and County recipients for the period April 1, 2025
through March 31, 2028. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise
Fund II)
25-1391
approved
C.53
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract amendment with AMN Healthcare
Locum Tenens, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $1,500,000 to an
amount not to exceed $9,500,000 to provide additional temporary
specialty physician staffing services at Contra Costa Regional Medical
Center and Health Centers with no change to the term ending October
31, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
25-1392
approved
C.54
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to
execute on behalf of the Interim Health Services Director, a purchase
order amendment with Hologic Sales and Service, LLC to extend the
term through January 16, 2026, with no change to the payment limit of
$1,000,000, and execute Amendment No. 5 to the Master Terms and
Conditions Agreement to reduce the unit price of the Hepatitis B Virus
quantitative detection assay. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
25-1393
Attachments:Amendment No 5
approved
C.55
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to accept on behalf of the County a grant award from the
California Department of Public Health, to pay County for each health
assessment and for administrative costs for patients in the Refugee
Health Assessment Program for the period October 1, 2024 through
September 30, 2025. (No County match)
25-1394
approved
C.56
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to submit an application to the State of California, Business,
Consumer Services and Housing Agency for the Homeless Housing,
Assistance, and Prevention Program, to pay County an amount not to
exceed $6,708,895 to provide supportive housing services for homeless
25-1395
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individuals and families in Contra Costa County for the term ending
June 30, 2029. (No County match)
approved
C.57
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract amendment with GE Precision
Healthcare, LLC, to increase the payment limit by $346,147 to an
amount not to exceed $4,573,480 to provide additional maintenance and
repair services for medical imaging equipment and systems at Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers with no change in
the term ending January 31, 2030. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
25-1396
approved
C.58
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract amendment with United Language
Group, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $350,000 to an amount not
to exceed $1,055,000 for additional translation services of written
documents for County’s Health Services Department with no change in
the term ending November 30, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
25-1397
approved
C.59
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract amendment with Jamal J. Zaka, M.D., to
include pulmonary function testing for pulmonary services at Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers with no change in
the payment limit of $1,230,000 or term ending March 31, 2027. (100%
Hospital Enterprise Fund I).
25-1398
approved
C.60
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract amendment with Frederick J. Nachtwey,
M.D., to include pulmonary function testing for pulmonary services at
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers with no
change in the payment limit of $600,000 or term ending October 31,
2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
25-1399
approved
C.61
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with David S. Gee, M.D., in an amount
not to exceed $250,000 to provide medical consultation services and
technical assistance to the Contra Costa Health Plan Medical
Management team with regard to Contra Costa Health Plan’s policies
and procedures used by Utilization Management for the period March 1,
2025 through February 28, 2026. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan
Enterprise Fund II)
25-1400
approved
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C.62
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with Bass Medical Group, in an amount
not to exceed $600,000 to provide oncology services at Contra Costa
Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period April 1, 2025
through March 31, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
25-1401
approved
C.63
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with Aliados Health, in an amount not to
exceed $750,000 to provide basic primary care medical services for low
income, uninsured individuals in Contra Costa County who are ineligible
for Medi-Cal, Covered California, or any other health insurance
coverage for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2025.
(100% Measure X)
25-1402
approved
C.64
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with The Regents of the University of
California, on behalf of the University of California San Francisco,
School of Medicine, to provide supervised field instruction in the
County’s Public Health Division for physical therapy students for the
period April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2030. (No fiscal impact)
25-1403
approved
C.65
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with Food Bank of Contra Costa and
Solano, in an amount not to exceed $244,861 to provide food boxes and
medical nutrition therapy services to low-income residents living with
Human Immunodeficiency Virus for the period March 1, 2025 through
February 28, 2026. (56% Ryan White HIV Extension Act of 2009; 44%
County General Fund)
25-1404
approved
C.66
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with Universal Home Health, LLC, in an
amount not to exceed $210,000 to provide home health care services for
Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period
April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan
Enterprise Fund II)
25-1405
approved
C.67
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with Painted Brain, in an amount not to
exceed $300,000 to conduct the Contra Costa Behavioral Health Peer
Engagement and Leadership program for residents in Contra Costa
County for the period March 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. (100%
Behavioral Health Services Act-Prevention and Early Intervention)
25-1406
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approved
C.68
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with Manjari Nathan, M.D. Inc, in
amount not to exceed $400,000 to provide pulmonary services at Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period April
1, 2025 through March 31, 2026. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
25-1407
approved
C.69
.
APPROVE the list of providers recommended by Contra Costa Health
Plan's Peer Review Credentialing Committee and the Interim Health
Services Director on March 12 and 28, 2025, as required by the State
Departments of Health Care Services and Managed Health Care, and the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (No fiscal impact)
25-1408
Attachments:Provider Lists-March 12 and 28, 2025
approved
C.70
.
APPROVE the new medical staff, allied health, and tele-radiologist
appointments and reappointments, additional privileges, medical staff
advancement, and resignations as recommended by the Medical Staff
Executive Committee, and by the Interim Health Services Director. (No
fiscal impact)
25-1409
Attachments:List - March 2025
approved
C. Human Resources
C.71
.
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26434 to reallocate the
salary of the Chief Executive Officer, Contra Costa Health Plan-Exempt
classification in the Health Services Department; and ADOPT
Resolution No. 2025-115 to MODIFY section 40.10 of the
Unrepresented Management Benefits Resolution No. 23-554 to remove
Chief Executive Officer, Contra Costa Health Plan-Exempt from the list
of classes eligible for on call and call back pays. (Contra Costa Health
Plan Enterprise Fund II)
RES
2025-115
Attachments:PAR 26434.pdf
Signed PAR 26434
adopted
C.72
.
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26402 to reclassify one (1)
Materiel Manager (represented) position, and its incumbent, to a
Program and Projects Coordinator (represented) position in the
Probation Department. (100% General Fund)
25-1410
Attachments:PAR 26402 Probation - Reclass Material Mgr.pdf
Union Notification PAR No. 26402
Signed PAR 26402
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approved
C.73
.
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26172 to reactivate the
classification of Manager - Central Identification Services (represented)
and add one (1) Manager - Central Identification Services position;
reallocate the salary; re-title to Identification Manager; and cancel one
(1) vacant Records Manager position in the Office of the Sheriff. (100%
State)
25-1411
Attachments:Manager - Central Identification Services PAR No. 26172
Signed PAR 26172
approved
C.74
.
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26430 to add one (1)
Health Services Chief Financial Officer-Exempt position and cancel one
(1) vacant Deputy Director of Health Services position in the Health
Services Department; and RESCIND Resolution 23-606 which
authorized a Chief Financial Officer differential to the Deputy Director
of Health Services classification. (Cost increase- 100% Hospital
Enterprise Fund I)
25-1412
Attachments:PAR 26430.pdf
Signed PAR 26430
approved
C. Library
C.75
.
APPROVE Budget Amendment No. 25-00033 authorizing the transfer
of appropriations in the amount of $60,976 from the Library (0620) to
Public Works - Fleet Operations (0063) for the purchase of one e-transit
cargo van for the Library's Shipping Unit. (100% Library Fund)
25-1433
Attachments:BDA-25-00033_Library e-Transit Cargo Van
approved
C.76
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to
execute a contract with The Library Corporation in an amount not to
exceed $230,273 to continue to provide an integrated technology
solution, support and maintenance for Library inventory management for
the period February 1, 202, through January 31, 2026. (100% Library
Fund)
25-1434
approved
C.77
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on
behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with WP Company,
LLC, in an amount not to exceed $26,514 for the renewal of the
Washington Post Digital Edition subscription, for the period June 15,
2025 through June 14, 2026. (100% Library Fund)
25-1435
approved
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C.78
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on
behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with BMI Imaging
Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $24,700 for the El Cerrito
Historical Newspaper Digitization project. (100% Library Fund)
25-1436
approved
C.79
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on
behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with EBSCO in an
amount not to exceed $400,000 for print magazines and newspapers for
the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. (100% Library Fund)
25-1437
approved
C.80
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on
behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order and General Terms
agreement with InfoUSA Marketing, Inc. (a subsidiary of Data Axle,
Inc.), in an amount not to exceed $30,810 for the renewal of Data Axle’s
Reference Solutions subscriptions for the period July 1, 2025 through
June 30, 2028.(100% Library Fund)
25-1438
approved
C. Probation/Reentry and Justice
C.81
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or
designee, to execute contract amendments with the following six
community providers providing Assembly Bill 109 services - Bay Area
Legal Aid, Centerforce, HealthRIGHT360, Lao Family Community
Development, Men and Women of Purpose, and Rubicon Programs, Inc.
-to increase the payment limits in an aggregate amount of $834,279
from July 1,2024 through June 30, 2025, for on-going services,
cost-of-living adjustments, and improved reporting (100% 2011 Public
Safety Realignment, AB 109).
25-1432
approved
C. Public Works
C.82
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-121 accepting and declaring Clark Road
as a County road, El Sobrante area, as recommended by the Public
Works Director, El Sobrante area. (No fiscal impact)
RES
2025-121
Attachments:Recordable Resolution
Exhibit A
Signed Resolution 2025-121
adopted
C.83
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-122 accepting completion of warranty
period for the Road Improvement Agreement, and release of cash
deposit, for road improvement agreement RA23-01256, for a project
developed by Pulte Home Company, LLC, as recommended by the
RES
2025-122
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Public Works Director, Discovery Bay area. (100% Developer Fees)
Attachments:Signed Resolution 2025-122
adopted
C.84
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-123 approving and authorizing the Public
Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Oak View
Avenue between Santa Fe Avenue and Colusa Avenue, on every Sunday
beginning April 20, 2025, until April 19, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. through
4:00 p.m., for the purpose of a farmers’ market, Kensington area. (No
fiscal impact)
RES
2025-123
adopted
C.85
.
Acting as the governing body of the Contra Costa County Flood Control
and Water Conservation District, APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the
Chief Engineer, or designee, to execute on behalf of the District, a
license agreement with BG Hay Barn, LLC, to use and maintain
approximately 3,276 square feet of District property within Assessor’s
Parcel Number 192-082-004 for parking, seating, landscaping, and
ingress and egress purposes, during the term from March 1, 2025
through March 1, 2035, Alamo area. (100% Flood Control and Water
Conservation District Funds)
25-1413
Attachments:Contra_Costa_County_-_License_Agreement_-_BG_
CP#23-09 NOE License Agreement 37 Alamo Square 2-28-25-s
approved
C.86
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee,
to execute a lease amendment with WC Properties (Edens), to extend the
term of the lease for three years, from January 1, 2025, through
December 31, 2027, for approximately 3,000 square feet of retail space
located at 150 Alamo Plaza suites B and C in Alamo, for use by the
Sheriff-Coroner, at an initial annual rent of $135,000. (100% General
Fund)
25-1414
Attachments:150 Alamo Plaza - 4th lease amendment - FINAL
approved
C.87 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee,
to execute the agreement with the State of California, Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) to receive $100,000 in state matching funds for
transportation purposes during the period July 1, 2024, through June 30,
2025, Countywide. (100% State Funds)
25-1423
Attachments:State Match Agreement 2024-25
approved
C.88
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee,
to execute a contract amendment with West Coast Electric Service
25-1415
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Company, Inc., effective January 31, 2025, to increase the payment limit
by $50,000 to a new payment limit of $2,250,000 and extend the term
through September 30, 2025, for project specific electrical services at
two County sites and facilities, Countywide. (100% General Fund)
approved
C.89
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee,
to execute a contract amendment with Fehr & Peers, effective April 15,
2025, to increase the payment limit by $150,000 to a new payment limit
of $400,000, and extend the term through September 19, 2026, for
on-call transportation engineering services, Countywide. (100% Various
Funds)
25-1416
Attachments:Amendment No. 2 to Consulting Svc. Agreement
approved
C.90
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee,
to execute individual contract amendments with TJKM, Wood Rodgers,
Inc., and Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc., effective April
15, 2025, to increase the payment limit by $150,000 to a new payment
limit of $400,000, and extend the term through September 19, 2026 for
each contract, for on-call transportation engineering services,
Countywide. (100% Various Funds)
25-1417
Attachments:TJKM Transportation-Amendment No. 1
Wood Rodgers, Inc.-Amendment No. 1
W-Trans-Amendment No. 1
approved
C.91
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee,
to execute a contract amendment with Zero Foodprint, effective April
15, 2025, to increase the payment amount by $300,000, to a new
payment limit of $495,000, and extend the term through October 31,
2027, for compost broker project services, Countywide. (100% General
Fund)
25-1418
approved
C.92
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian or designee to
execute a library lease and service agreement with the City of El Cerrito
to permit the County’s operation of the library, located at 6510 Stockton
Avenue in El Cerrito. (No fiscal impact.)
25-1419
Attachments:El Cerrito_Library Lease and Service Agreement_2025
approved
C. Risk Management
C.93
.
DENY claims filed by Jesus Cambero (2); Angela Cotton; Sergio
Ginocchio; Brent Manley; Jasmine Morris-Hughes; Jose
25-1420
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Ochoa-Gonzalez; Theresa Searles; Candice Shaw; Ashanti Smith; and
Paul Welches.
approved
C.94
.
Acting as the governing board of the Contra Costa County Housing
Authority, DENY claims filed by Yvonne Baker.
25-1421
approved
C. Sheriff
C.95
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to
execute a contract with Bay Area Chaplains, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $208,700 for chaplaincy services, for the period July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026. (100% 2011 Public Safety Realignment, AB 109)
25-1422
approved
C.96
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to
execute a contract with the Contra Costa County Office of Education, in
an amount not to exceed $1,299,855 to provide education services to
inmates, for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. (100% 2011
Public Safety Realignment, AB 109)
25-1424
approved
C.97
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to
execute a contract with Peace Officers Research Association of
California and 911Media, in an amount not to exceed $27,933 to provide
recruiting advertisement opportunities for the Office of the Sheriff, for
the period April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026. (100% General Fund)
25-1425
approved
C.98
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to
execute on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a purchase order with Thales
DIS USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $599,845, and ACCEPT
terms and conditions for a LiveScan Desktop and warranty and LiveScan
5 equipment upgrade and warranty, for the period January 1, 2025
through December 31, 2025. (100% Remote Access Network Board)
25-1426
approved
C.99
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to
execute on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a purchase order with Qiagen,
LLC, in an amount not to exceed $68,657, and ACCEPT terms and
conditions to provide MISeq FGx Sequencing System instruments for
forensic genetic genealogy services used by the Office of the Sheriff
Forensic Services Division, for the period January 1, 2025 through
December 31, 2025. (100% General Fund)
25-1427
approved
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C.10
0.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to
execute on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a purchase order with Hobart,
ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $25,000,
and ACCEPT terms and conditions for kitchen equipment maintenance
services at the Office of the Sheriff detention facilities, for the period
December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027. (100% General Fund)
25-1428
approved
C.10
1.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to
execute on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a purchase order with Purple
Communications, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $15,000, and
ACCEPT terms and conditions for the use of video relay interpreting
services for the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech disabled at the Office
of the Sheriff detention facilities, for the period December 1, 2024
through November 30, 2027. (100% General Fund)
25-1429
approved
C.10
2.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to
execute on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a purchase order with Aurora
Biomed, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $11,000, and ACCEPT terms
and conditions for preventative maintenance, extended warranty and
repairs of the automated liquid handling workstation at the Office of the
Sheriff Forensics Division, for the period April 1, 2025, through March
31, 2026. (100% General Fund)
25-1430
approved
C. Treasurer - Tax Collector
C.10
3.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Treasurer–Tax Collector, or designee,
to execute a contract with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, in an amount not
to exceed $40,000, for access to online applications for research
supporting tax collection, for the period January 1, 2025, through
December 31, 2028. (100% General Fund)
25-1431
Attachments:L-1 Purchase of Services - Lexis Nexis-FINAL
L-2 Approvals and Acknowledgement Form - Final
L-3 Service Plan - Long Form Lexis Nexis - Final
L-4 Special Conditions Long Form - Lexis Nexis - final
L-5 (General Conditions) Revised 2021
CA MSA 5-23-70-40-01_Exhibit I_Risk LNMTC
CA MSA 5-23-70-40-01_Exhibit I_Risk Non-FCRA addemdum
P-1 Fee Payment Provisions Lexis Nexis - final
approved
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Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda an d
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All matters listed under CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board to be routine and will b e
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a
member of the Board before the Board votes on the motion to adopt. Each member of the public will be
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DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308 (the Levine Act), members of the Board of Supervisors are
disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (except for contracts
exempt from the Levine Act under Government Code section 84308(a)), franchises, discretionary lan d
use permits and other entitlements, if the Board member received, within the previous 12 months, mor e
than $500 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant o r
contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the County’s
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decision on the agenda item. Members of the Board of Supervisors who have received, and applicants,
contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $500 to a Board
member within the previous 12 months are required to disclose that fact for the official record of th e
subject proceeding. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify th e
recipient Board member, and may be made either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
before the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing .
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STANDING COMMITTEES
For more information please visit the Board of Supervisors Standing Committees page here:
https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/8633/Board-of-Supervisors-Standing-Committees
Airport Committee: June 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Economic Development Committee: June 2, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Equity Committee: May 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Family and Human Services Committee: May 12, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Finance Committee: May 5, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Head Start Advisory Committee: May 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Internal Operations Committee: May 27, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Legislation Committee: April 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Los Medanos Healthcare Operations Committee: May 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Public Protection Committee: April 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Resilient Shoreline Committee: May 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Sustainability Committee: May 12, 2025 1:00 p.m.
Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee: April 30, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings.
Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms
Contra Costa County has a policy of making limited use of acronyms, abbreviations, an d
industry-specific language in its Board of Supervisors meetings and written materials. For a list o f
commonly used language that may appear in oral presentations and written materials associated wit h
Board meetings, please visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/8464/Glossary-of-Agenda-Acronyms.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1347 Name:
Status:Type:Discussion Item Passed
File created:In control:4/2/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:CONSIDER awarding to Round 2 Innovation Fund grantee Support4Recovery an additional $65,000
for its Hispanic Recovery Initiative, originally granted in the amount of $335,830 on March 25, 2025.
(Julie Enea, County Administrator's Office)
Attachments:1. S4R Original Project Budget, 2. SR4 Revised Project Budget
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass 5:0
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Monica Nino, County Administrator
Report Title:SUPPLEMENTAL INNOVATION FUND REQUEST FROM SUPPORT4RECOVERY
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
AWARD to Round 2 Innovation Fund grantee Support4Recovery an additional $65,000 for its Hispanic
Recovery Initiative, originally granted on March 25, 2025 in the amount of $335,830.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The $2,000,000 Innovation Fund derives from a second Board allocation of Measure X sales tax revenue.
Seven Phase 2 planning grants totaling $1,962,455 were awarded by the Board on March 25, 2025, leaving an
unallocated Innovation Fund balance of $166,808. Augmenting the Support4Recovery grant by $65,000 would
reduce the unallocated balance to $101,808.
BACKGROUND:
On March 25, 2025, the Board of Supervisors awarded, among six other Innovation Fund grants, a grant of
$335,830 to Support4Recovery (S4R) to implement in FY25/26 a 12-bed Level 3 sober living program for
Spanish speaking men and women, expanding on S4R’s Hispanic Outreach Program currently in progress. The
sober living program promises to enhance outreach to increase awareness and participation in Spanish-language
addiction services among the Hispanic inmate population, particularly focusing on individuals who are
completing time in jail and are at risk of homelessness and provide seamless coordination with external clinical
providers. The program goals are to increase access to treatment and sober living, promote recovery and life
skills, and reduce recidivism among the Hispanic population.
On March 25, Tom Aswad of S4R addressed the Board of Supervisors to request a grant augmentation of
$65,000 to address a budget shortfall that identified after the grant application was submitted. S4R’s original
grant request relied on a mix of paid and volunteer registered counselors. However, the Fair Labor Standards
Act (FLSA) stipulates that volunteers cannot displace regular employees or perform work that would otherwise
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be done by paid employees. To comply with the FLSA, S4R cannot use volunteer counselors as originally
planned. S4R’s original and revised project budgets are attached for reference, illustrating those spend
categories affected by the FLSA rule.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board not approve the recommendation, the Hispanic Recovery Initiative reports that it will be
unable to provide separate housing for male and female program participants, which may hinder the program’s
effectiveness.
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AGENCY NAME
PROJECT NAME:
Line Item:Secured Amt from Secured Amt from Secured Amt from
Rate/Hr.# of Hrs.
33 2,080.00 68,400.00$ 68,400.00$
25 1,090.00 27,250.00$ 27,250.00$
-$
-$
-$
-$
-$
-$
95,650.00$ -$ -$ -$ 95,650.00$
8,000.00$ 8,000.00$
-$
1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
-$
-$
-$
9,000.00$ -$ -$ -$ 9,000.00$
4,500.00$ 4,500.00$
-$
-$
-$
-$
-$
-$
4,500.00$ -$ -$ -$ 4,500.00$
4,162.00$ 4,162.00$
-$
-$
-$
-$
-$
4,162.00$ -$ -$ -$ 4,162.00$
6,000.00$ 6,000.00$
668.00$ 668.00$
1,350.00$ 1,350.00$
360.00$ 360.00$
2,000.00$ 2,000.00$
11,450.00$ 11,450.00$
Mental Health Services-La Concordia 5,760.00$ 5,760.00$
$21,600.00 21,600.00$
122,400.00$ #######122,400.00$
20,400.00$ 20,400.00$
-$
-$
-$
30,530.00$ 30,530.00$
-$
222,518.00$ -$ #######-$ 222,518.00$
Indirect -$
335,830.00$ -$ #######-$ 335,830.00$
Support4Recovery Please fill in the peach highlighted field that apply to your Full Project Budget.
Include your project's two largest secured revenue sources in the columns
labeled "Secured Amt from (Insert Source)," and sum the remaining revenue Hispanic Recovery Initiative-Iniciativa de Recuperación Hispana
Budget Item Innovation
Fund Grant
Total Project
Budget
Salaries
and
Wages
Name & Title
Pablo Martinez-Hispanic Outreach Program Manager
TBD-Hispanic Outreach Worker
Total Salaries & Wages
Fringe
Benefits
Item
FICA and SUI
Workers' Compensation
Medical Insurance
Retirement
Other
Total Fringe Benefits
Contract
ual
Services
Item
Tax preparation , accounting, and payment demand preparation
Total Contractual Services
Meetingroom and Office
Casa Club de Hispanidad
144-30 day SLE housing grants
Equipme
nt
(Includin
g leasing)
Item
Lexmark MX822ADE Laser All in One Monochrome Printer
Total Equipment
Total Other
Total Indirect
TOTAL
24-30 day house managers rent
Overhead of 10% for Support4Recovery
Other
Item
Mileage Reimbursement@65.5 per mile
Payroll
Office /Project Supplies/postage
Telecommunications
Insurance
2412-861Contra Costa County
BidSync1/28/2025 p. 494
AGENCY N
PROJECT N
Line Item:ured Amt fr ecured Amt fro Secured Amt from
Rate/Hr.# of Hrs.
33 2,080.00 68,400.00$ 68,400.00$
25 3,270.00 81,750.00$ 81,750.00$
-$
-$
-$
-$
-$
-$
150,150.00$ -$ -$ -$ 150,150.00$
$12,000.00 12,000.00$
-$
1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
-$
-$
-$
13,000.00$ -$ -$ -$ 13,000.00$
4,500.00$ 4,500.00$
-$
-$
-$
-$
-$
-$
4,500.00$ -$ -$ -$ 4,500.00$
4,162.00$ 4,162.00$
-$
-$
-$
-$
-$
4,162.00$ -$ -$ -$ 4,162.00$
$10,112.00 10,112.00$
668.00$ 668.00$
1,350.00$ 1,350.00$
720.00$ 720.00$
2,000.00$ 2,000.00$
11,450.00$ 11,450.00$
Mental Health Services-La Concordia 5,760.00$ 5,760.00$
$21,600.00 21,600.00$
122,400.00$ 15,000.00$ 122,400.00$
20,400.00$ 20,400.00$
750.00$ 750.00$
-$
-$
30,978.00$ 30,978.00$
-$
228,188.00$ -$ 15,000.00$ -$ 228,188.00$
Indirect -$
400,000.00$ -$ 15,000.00$ -$ 400,000.00$
Support4Recovery Please fill in the peach highlighted field that apply to your Full Project Budget.
Include your project's two largest secured revenue sources in the columns
labeled "Secured Amt from (Insert Source)," and sum the remaining revenue
sources in the column labeled "Secured Amt from Other Sources." List the
names of other revenue sources in that column header.Hispanic Recovery Initiative-Iniciativa de Recuperación Hispana
Budget Item Innovation
Fund Grant
Total Project
Budget
Salaries
and
Wages
Pablo Martinez-Hispanic Outreach Program Director
TBD-3 Hispanic Outreach Worker
Fringe
Benefits
FICA and SUI
Workers' Compensation
Medical Insurance
Retirement
Other
Contract
ual
Services
Tax preparation , accounting, and payment demand preparation
Meetingroom and Office
Casa Club de Hispanidad
144-30 day SLE housing grants
Equipme
nt
(Includin
g leasing)
Lexmark MX822ADE Laser All in One Monochrome Printer
24-30 day house managers rent
Trainings and Registration
Overhead for Support4Recovery
Other
Mileage Reimbursement@.70 per mile
Payroll
Office /Project Supplies/postage
Telecommunications
Insurance
1025 ESCOBAR STREET
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1348 Name:
Status:Type:Discussion Item Passed
File created:In control:4/8/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:CONSIDER accepting a report on options for organizing the Offices of the Auditor-Controller and the
Treasurer-Tax Collector and providing direction to staff, and CONSIDER appointing a person to fill the
vacant Office of Auditor-Controller for the remainder of the unexpired term of office ending January 4,
2027, or designating an Assistant Auditor-Controller to temporarily discharge the duties of Auditor-
Controller, and take related actions. (Monica Nino, County Administrator, Thomas L. Geiger, County
Counsel, and Ann Elliott, Human Resources Director)
Attachments:1. Correspondence Received
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass 5:0
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Thomas L. Geiger, County Counsel
Report Title:Auditor-Controller Vacancy and Options for Organizing the Offices of the Auditor-Controller
and the Treasurer-Tax Collector
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.CONSIDER accepting a report on options for organizing the Offices of the Auditor-Controller and the
Treasurer-Tax Collector and providing direction to staff.
2.CONSIDER taking one of the following actions:
A.Appoint a person to fill the vacant Office of Auditor-Controller for the remainder of the
unexpired term of office, which ends January 4, 2027.
B.Designate an Assistant Auditor-Controller to temporarily discharge the duties of Auditor-
Controller pursuant to Government Code Section 24105.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Auditor-Controller’s annual salary is $277,057. Total compensation including benefits totals approximately
$428,325.
Some options for organizing the offices of Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector require voter
approval. The Elections Division estimates that the cost of a Countywide election on November 4, 2025, would
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be approximately $1 million, if no other local agencies call an election on that date.
BACKGROUND:
The Office of Auditor-Controller is currently vacant due to the retirement of Robert Campbell, effective
March 30, 2025. The term of office ends January 4, 2027.
I.Report on Options for Organizing the Offices of the Auditor-Controller and the Treasurer-Tax
Collector
A.Available Options
Several options for organizing the Offices of the Auditor-Controller and the Treasurer-Tax Collector are
available. Four of the options described below require voter approval before the change in organization can
occur.
1.Status Quo
The offices of Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector currently are elective offices. The offices
are elective pursuant to Government Code section 24009(a). (All further statutory references in this report are
to the Government Code unless otherwise specified.) No action is required by the Board of Supervisors to keep
each office a separate elective office.
2.Consolidate the Offices of Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector into a Single
Elective Office
Section 24300.5 authorizes the Board to consolidate the offices of Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax
Collector into a single elective office titled Office of Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector.
How to Consolidate: Board of Supervisors adopts an ordinance consolidating the two offices.
Eligibility for Office: The Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector must meet the statutory qualifications to
hold both offices. Human Resources has confirmed our currently appointed Treasurer-Tax Collector qualifies
to hold the position of Auditor-Controller.
3.Convert the Office of Auditor-Controller from an Elective Office into an Appointive Office
Section 24009 authorizes the office of Auditor-Controller to be converted from an elective office into an
appointive office, with the Auditor-Controller appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
How to Convert: The Board adopts a ballot measure asking voters to decide whether the Auditor-Controller
should be appointed by the Board.
4.Convert the Office of Treasurer-Tax Collector from an Elective Office into an Appointive
Office
Section 24009 authorizes the office of Treasurer-Tax Collector to be converted from an elective office
into an appointive office, with the Treasurer-Tax Collector appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
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How to Convert: The Board adopts a ballot measure asking voters to decide whether the Treasurer-Tax
Collector should be appointed by the Board.
5.Replace the Elective Office of Auditor-Controller with the Appointive Office of Director of
Finance
Section 26970 authorizes the elective office of Auditor-Controller to be replaced by the appointive
office of Director of Finance.
How to Replace: The Board adopts a ballot measure asking voters to decide whether the elective office of
Auditor-Controller should be replaced by the appointive office of Director of Finance, with the Director of
Finance to be appointed by the Board.
Eligibility for Office: The Director of Finance would have to meet the statutory requirements to hold the office
of Auditor-Controller.
6.Establish the Office of Director of Finance and Consolidate the Offices of Auditor-
Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector into the New Office
Section 26980 authorizes the Office of Director of Finance to be established. If the office is established,
the offices of Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector are consolidated into the Office of Director of
Finance. The office is either elected or appointed.
How to Establish: The Board adopts two ballot measures. One measure asks voters to decide whether the
Office of Director of Finance should be established. The second ballot measure asks this question: If the Office
of Director of Finance is established, is it an elective office?
Eligibility for Office: The Director of Finance must meet the statutory qualifications to hold either the office of
Auditor-Controller or the office of Treasurer-Tax Collector.
The County currently has a position of County Finance Director in the County Administrator Office. The
positions minimum qualifications requires both education of a bachelor’s degree and five years of full-time
experience in budget analysis or financial management in a large complex public agency including three years
in supervision of professional level staff.
B.Statutory Qualifications for Office
A person who holds an elective County office must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the State of
California, and a registered voter of Contra Costa County. The specific statutory qualifications to hold the
offices of Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector are described below.
Auditor-Controller: To hold the office of Auditor-Controller, a person must meet at least one of the following
criteria pursuant to Section 26945:
·Holds a certificate issued by the California Board of Accountancy and has a permit authorizing the
person to practice as a certified public accountant.
·Has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university, college or other four-year institution with a
major in accounting, or a business-related degree that includes at least 24 semester units, or equivalent
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quarter units, in accounting-related subjects, including, but not limited to accounting, financial
reporting, auditing, and taxation, AND has served within the last five years in a senior fiscal
management position in a county, city or other public agency or a non-profit organization, dealing with
similar fiscal responsibilities, including, but not limited to, public accounting or auditing
responsibilities, for a continuous period of not less than three years.
·Has served as County Auditor, Assistant County Auditor, Chief Deputy County Auditor or an equivalent
position for a continuous period of not less than three years.
Treasurer-Tax Collector: To hold the office of Treasurer-Tax Collector, a person must meet at least one of the
following criteria pursuant to Section 27000.7:
·Has served in a senior financial management position in a county, city, or other public agency dealing
with similar financial responsibilities for a continuous period of not less than three years, including, but
not limited to, Treasurer, Tax Collector, Auditor, Auditor-Controller, or the chief deputy or an assistant
in those offices.
·Has a baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in any of the
following major fields of study: business administration, public administration, economics, finance,
accounting, or a related field, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in
accounting, auditing, or finance.
·Holds a certificate issued by the California Board of Accountancy and has a permit authorizing that
person to practice as, a certified public accountant.
·The person possesses a valid charter issued by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts showing the
person to be designated a Chartered Financial Analyst, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or
their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance.
C.Election Timing and Cost
In four of the options described above, an election is necessary for a change in organization. If an
election is necessary and the change is approved by the voters, the change cannot go into effect during the
current term of an incumbent. The current term of the Treasurer-Tax Collector expires January 4, 2027. If the
Board chooses to pursue a reorganization option involving an election, the Board would have to place the
measure on the ballot on an established election date. The next election date for a Countywide ballot measure
is November 4, 2025. The Board would have to approve a resolution calling for an election and transmit it to
the Elections Division no later than August 8, 2025. The Elections Division estimates that the cost of a
Countywide election on November 4, 2025, would be approximately $1 million, if no other local agencies call
an election on that date.
II.Board Actions to Fill the Vacant Office of Auditor-Controller
Section 25304 requires the Board to appoint someone to fill the Auditor-Controller vacancy. The person
appointed to the office must meet the statutory qualifications for Auditor-Controller, which are specified above.
If the Board chooses not to appoint a person to fill the vacant office for the remainder of the term today,
the Board could designate an Assistant Auditor-Controller to temporarily discharge the duties of Auditor-
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Controller pursuant to Section 24105. There are two Assistant Auditor-Controllers in the office. If the Board
were to designate one of the Assistants to temporarily discharge the Auditor-Controller’s duties, the Board
would still have to appoint a person to fill the vacant office for the remainder of the unexpired term. The
California Attorney General has concluded that a vacant elective County office must be filled within a
“reasonable time” after the vacancy occurs but has not specified what length of time is “reasonable.” Currently
one of the two Assistant Auditor-Controllers have expressed interest, and they would qualify for the temporary
discharge appoint and not qualify to fill the vacant office of the unexpired term.
Interviews for appointment were conducted at the April 1 Board of Supervisors meeting. Two
candidates were presented, and both are qualified based on the statutory requirements of the position of Auditor
-Controller. If the Board chooses to appoint a candidate, both have completed the Form 700 and fulfilled the
required background screening processes to begin the appointment process. One candidate currently resides in
the County, while the other would be required to relocate to fulfill the required residency requirements,
prolonging the appointment process.
III.Listing of Counties with a single elected official for Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax
Collector and non-elected Department Head called Director of Finance
The following counties have consolidated the offices of Auditor/Controller and Treasurer/Tax Collector into
one office with one elected official:
Fresno
Lassen
San Bernadino
San Luis Obispo
Santa Cruz
Sierra
Sonoma
Tulare
Mendocino
The following counties have created a non-elected department head called Director of Finance which oversees
both Auditor/Controller and Treasurer/Tax Collector functions:
Glenn
Kings
Marin
Sacramento
Yolo
Alpine
Mono
Santa Clara
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If no action is taken, the Office of the Auditor-Controller would remain vacant.
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From: Russell Watts <wattsr60@gmail.com>
Date: April 11, 2025 at 12:42:12 PM PDT
To: Jami Morritt <Jami.Morritt@cob.cccounty.us>
Subject: Agenda Item #25-1348 of the BOS Meeting 15 April 2025
Dear Honorable Madame Chair Andersen and Distinguished Supervisors,
With regard to the agenda item # 25-1348 scheduled for discussion at the Board of
Supervisors meeting held on Apr 15, 2025, I urge you to vote in favor of keeping the status
quo of the offices of Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector as they are currently
operating in Contra Costa County for the following reasons:
Combining the two offices could reduce the checks and balances between them,
potentially leading to a concentration of power. The independent election and separation of
these offices are key parts of the checks and balances built into California's county
government system. The independent offices enhance public trust by acting in their unique
roles as guardians of funds for the County, cities, schools, and special districts, and by
providing independent sources of objective financial reporting and statutory compliance.
Elected officials are more accountable to the public than appointed officials, and
consolidation could reduce this accountability. As an elected official, the auditor-
controller is independent from the County's organizational structure, allowing for objective
reporting of audit results and financial information. As an elected official, the Treasurer-Tax
Collector is able to avoid the manipulation of investments and tax enforcement for political
purposes. Each office is able to hold the other accountable to comply with the laws and
statutes that govern them.
Finally, combining the roles might mean that the new director has less specialized
expertise in either area, potentially leading to weaker financial management. The separate
duties and responsibilities of each office, and the laws and statutes that govern them, are
very complex and critical to fully understand and implement as intended. Failure to remain
current with evolving legislation, economic developments and financial markets can lead
to significant loss, disrupted services and delayed projects.
My predecessor, the late William J. Pollaceck, would share with me his concern that some
day after he had left office the Board of Supervisors would bring up the subject of
combining the Auditor-Controller with the Treasurer-Tax Collector and, worse yet, making
the new office an appointed one. He saw this as a power grab to the potential detriment of
the public, leading to possible political abuse and financial corruption. Today, I share that
concern as well. As the ninth largest county in the State, the citizens of Contra Costa
County should be able to offer qualified candidates for elected office. I urge you to give the
people enough time to consider doing so. In the meantime, let’s keep the status quo!
Respectfully,
Russell Watts
Former Treasurer-Tax Collector (2011-2023)
P.S. I hope all of you and your families are well.
1025 ESCOBAR STREET
MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1349 Name:
Status:Type:Discussion Item Agenda Ready
File created:In control:1/8/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025
Title:CONSIDER accepting the monthly update on the activities and oversight of the County's Head Start
Program, and APPROVE the Head Start and Early Head Start 2025-2026 Admission Priorities and
Selection Criteria and Recruitment and Enrollment Plan, and provide guidance. (Marla Stuart,
Employment and Human Services Director)
Attachments:1. April 2025 BOS Head Start Update.pdf, 2. 1. Federal Funding Restrictions for DEI Initiatives.pdf, 3.
2. 2025-2026 CSB Admissions Priorities-Selection Criteria.pdf, 4. 3. 2025-2026 Recruitment and
Enrollment Plan.pdf, 5. 4. ACF-OHS-IM-25-03 Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition.pdf, 6. 5. CCB-
25-04 Program Self Evaluation for FY24-25.pdf, 7. 6. MB-25-03 FY24-25 Program Self-Evaluation for
CSPP Contractors.pdf, 8. 7. New HSPPS Compliance Timeline and Analysis.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
accepted the reportBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass 4:0
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title:Update on Head Start Programs and Oversight
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
CONSIDER accepting the monthly update on the activities and oversight of the County's Head Start Program;
and APPROVE the Head Start and Early Head Start 2025-2026 Admission Priorities and Selection Criteria and
Recruitment and Enrollment Plan as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director, and
provide guidance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Head Start Program Performance Standards requires Board approval of the selection criteria and
recruitment plan each year. The Policy Council approved the selection on March 19, 2025.
Per Board Resolution No. 2023/274, the Board receives monthly updates on and provides guidance related to
the activities of the Head Start program. This is the April 2025 update.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will not be in compliance with Head Start program requirements, which may jeopardize funding
and successful 2024-2029 grant implementation.
CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The services provided under this contract support all five of Contra Costa County's community outcomes:
(1)"Children Ready for and Succeeding in School";(2)"Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for
Productive Adulthood";(3)"Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient";(4)"Families that are Safe,Stable
and Nurturing";and (5)"Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and
Families".
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April 15, 2025
Marla Stuart, MSW, PhD, EHSD Director and Head Start Executive Director
Scott Thompson, Community Services Bureau Interim Director,Head Start Director
info@ehsd.cccounty.us | (925) 608-4800
Early Childhood Education
Program Update
2
Outline
CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 4/15/25
Topic Federal
Head Start
State
Child Care
Prior Meeting Updates
Federal Environment Updates To date
Child Care Center Services ✓✓
Policy Council Actions Mar 2025
Budget Feb 2025 Feb 2025
Monitoring
Official Funder Communication Mar 2025 Mar 2025
Recommendations ✓
Appendices For Information
33
•Federal Environment Updates
•Child Care Center Services
•Policy Council Actions
•Budget
•Official Funder Communication
•Recommendations
•Appendices
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Federal Environment Updates
Sources of Information
1.Project 2025
2.Executive Orders
3.Federal Department Actions
4.Congressional Actions
CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 4/15/25
Categories of Impact
1.Potential Funding Reduction
2.Potential Funding Increase
3.Changes to Program Regulations
4.Change that may Impact Customers
5.Change that may Impact Contracts with
Partners
1. Federal Funding Restrictions for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Initiatives
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•Child Care Center Services
•Policy Council Actions
•Budget
•Official Funder Communication
•Recommendations
•Appendices
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Admissions Priorities & Selection Criteria
Infants and Toddlers (Ages 0-2)
1.Recipients of Child Protective Services
(CPS) | At risk for CPS | In Foster Care
2.Lowest income (tie breaker criteria)
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2. 2025-2026 CSB Admissions Priorities - Selection Criteria
Pre-School (Ages 3-5)
1.Recipients of Child Protective Services
(CPS) | At risk for CPS | In Foster Care
2.With disabilities
3.4-year-olds not in Transitional
Kindergarten (tie breaker criteria)
4.3-year-olds with lowest income (tie
breaker criteria)
5.Income no more than 15% above income
guidelines (tie breaker criteria)
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Child Recruitment Goals
Desired Outcome:To inform the public about services available through the Contra Costa County Community
Services Bureau, particularly those populations identified in our Community Assessment, to recruit and enroll
eligible children and their families into the Head Start, Early Head Start and Early Education and Support
Programs, and maintain 97% enrollment. Recruitment activities as outlined in this plan will result in
maintenance of an active waitlist of eligible children and families to ensure slots are filled promptly after
vacancy.
Goal 1: Recruit eligible pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and children
Goal 2: Recruit children with disabilities
Goal 3: Recruit special populations as per our Community Assessment and Selection Criteria
Goal 4: To maintain 97% enrollment.
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3. 2025-2026 Recruitment and Enrollment Plan
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•Child Care Center Services
•Policy Council Actions
•Budget
•Official Funder Communication
•Recommendations
•Appendices
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March 2025 Policy Council Actions
The Head Start Policy Council convened on March 19, 2025. Key actions included:
•Approval of 2025-2026 Early Head Start and Head Start Program Continuation Grant, approved by
Board on 3/25/25
•Approval of Head Start Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Revision, approved by Board on 3/25/25
•Approval of 2025-2026 Admissions Priorities & Selection Criteria and 2025-2026 Recruitment &
Enrollment Plan, submitted to the Board today
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•Child Care Center Services
•Policy Council Actions
•Budget
•Official Funder Communication
•Recommendations
•Appendices
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CCC EHSD ECE Program Update 4/15/25
Head Start Budget Expenditures
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Head Start Credit Card Expenditures
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All credit card expenditures are made by authorized staff for
budgeted purchases to support reasonable program expenditures.
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•Child Care Center Services
•Policy Council Actions
•Budget
•Official Funder Communication
•Recommendations
•Appendices
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OHS Information Memorandum
Information Memorandum ACF-OHS-IM-25-03 issued:March 19, 2025
Subject: Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families
Information:Affirms the critical role of Head Start programs in ensuring children and families have access to
healthy food and comprehensive nutrition services. Includes an overview of relevant statutory and regulatory
requirements and reminds programs of the resources and partnerships available to support robust nutrition
services for children and families.
Action: Our current procedures have been, and remain, compliant with this guidance.
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4. ACF-OHS-IM-25-03 Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition
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CDSS Child Care Bulletin
Child Care Bulletin 25-04 issued:March 14, 2025
Subject: Program Self-Evaluation for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Information:Describes the requirements for the Program Self-Evaluation process for child care and
development contractors. Guidance is provided on the submission requirements as well as all the required
documents to be maintained onsite by contract type.
Action:Staff reviewed the guidance to prepare for our Program Self-Evaluation. It will be completed by the
June 1, 2025 deadline.
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5. CCB-25-04 Program Self Evaluation for FY24-25
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CDE Management Bulletin
Child Care Bulletin 25-02 issued:March 19, 2025
Subject: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Program Self-Evaluation for California State Preschool Program Contractors
Information:Provides guidance to California State Preschool Program contractors of the requirements and
instructions for submitting the Program Self-Evaluation.
Action:Staff reviewed the guidance to prepare for our Program Self-Evaluation. It will be completed by the
June 2, 2025 deadline.
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6. MB-25-02 FY24-25 Program Self-Evaluation for CSPP Contractors
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•Policy Council Actions
•Budget
•Official Funder Communication
•Recommendations
•Appendices
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Recommendations
CONSIDER accepting the monthly update on the activities and oversight
of the County's Head Start Program,
APPROVE the Head Start Program’s 2025-2026 Admission Priorities and
Selection Criteria and Recruitment and Enrollment Plan,
and provide guidance, as recommended by the Employment and Human
Services Director.
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•Federal Environment Updates
•Child Care Center Services
•Policy Council Actions
•Budget
•Official Funder Communication
•Recommendations
•Appendices
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Federal Requirement*1/21/25 2/25/25 3/25/25 4/15/25 5/20/25 6/24/25 7/22/25 8/12/25 9/16/25 10/21/25 11/18/25 12/16/25
1. Monthly Program Updates HSA 642(d)(2)
HSPPS 1301.2(b)(2)
Nov-Dec
’24 Jan ’25 Feb ’25 None Mar-Apr
’25 May ’25 Jun ’25 None Jul ’25 Aug-Sep
’25 None Oct ‘25
2. Monthly Financial Updates HSA 642(d)(2)
HSPPS 1301.2(b)(2)Nov ’24 Dec ’24 Jan ’25 Feb ’25 Mar ’25 Apr ’25 May ’25 Jun ’25 Jul ’25 Aug ’25 Sep ’25 Oct ‘25
3. Funder Communications HSA 642(d)(2)
HSPPS 1301.2(b)(2)Dec ’24 Jan ’25 Feb ’25 Mar ’25 Apr ’25 May ’25 Jun ’25 Jul ’26 Aug ’25 Sep ’25 Oct ’25 Nov ‘25
4. Annual HS Governance and
Eligibility Training
HSA 642(d)(3)
HSPPS 1301.5, 1302.12(m)Training
5. Annual Goals and Objectives
(included in Grant application)HSPPS 1302.102(a)Approval
Item
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Grant Renewal Application
HSA 642(c)(1)(E)
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Approval
Item
7. Annual Selection Criteria
and Recruitment Plan HSPSS 1302.13, 1302.14(a)Approval
Item
8. Annual Community Needs
Assessment
HSA 640(g)(1)(C)
HSPPS 1302.11(b), 1302.102(d)(2)
Approval
Item
9. FY25-26 Planning Calendar HSA 640(g)(1)(D)
HSPPS 1302.11(b), 1302.102(d)(2)
Approval
Item
10. Annual Self-Assessment HSA 642(d)(2)
HSPPS 1302.102(b)(2)
Review
Plan
Approval
Item
11. Annual County Single
Financial Audit
HSA 642(d)(2)
HSPPS 1301.2(b)(2)
Approval
Item
12. Annual Program
Information Report 45 CFR Part 75 Share
Results
13. CSB Agency Policies &
Procedures HSA 642(c)(1)(E)As needed
2025 Head Start Governance Updates Calendar
Planned Completed
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Contra Costa County Resolution 2023/274 includes
all of these requirements.
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7. New HSPPS Compliance Timeline and Analysis
An official website of the United States government Hereʼs how you know
Federal Funding Restrictions for Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
March 18, 2025
On March 14, the Office of Head Start provided the following email to grant recipients:
Dear Head Start recipients,
The Office of Head Start will not approve the use of federal funding for any training and technical
assistance (TTA) or other program expenditures that promote or take part in diversity, equity, and
inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This includes expenditures for services provided by contractors or
vendors.
With your next application submission, Head Start grant recipients should carefully review their
annual funding application, including the budget and budget justification narrative, TTA plans,
program goals, and any other supplemental materials to ensure they are in accordance with this
change.
Please direct any questions regarding this guidance to your regional office.
/ Andrew Gradison /
Andrew Gradison
Acting Assistant Secretary
Administration for Children and Families
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
CSB Admissions Priorities / Selection Criteria
2025-2026 Program Year
1) ♦Denotes categorical eligibility as per Head Start Performance Standard 1302.14 (b). 2) At least 10 percent of the enrollment will be made available to children who meet the definition for children with
disabilities. 3) Pre-School Selection Priorities apply to both Full Day and Part Day programs unless otherwise specified. 4) Admissions Priorities / Selection Criteria, approved by Policy Council on
03/19/2025 and approved by Board of Supervisors on xx/xx/xxxxx.
Head Start Performance Standard 1302.14 (a)(1) mandates that the program set criteria, based on our Community Assessment, that define the types of children and families who
will be given priority for recruitment and selection. Kindergarten is available in all communities that we serve. Due to the community need for full-day, full-year services, and the
mandate that the Head Start & Early Head Start Program collaborate for full-day services, CSB has adopted the following selection criteria presented in order of priority, which also
meets the regulations of our partner, the California Department of Education and California Department of Social Services.
INFANTS & TODDLERS (Aged 0-3, including
pregnant women)
PRE-SCHOOL (Aged 3-5)
currently enrolled
Start and California Childcare and Development programs
will be accommodated before enrolling any new children.
Siblings in a currently enrolled family may be given
priority.
1. Child Protective Services / Child At Risk
referrals or in ♦Foster care
2. Children from families from the lowest income
according to the income ranking
a. When 2 or more have the same
ranking then infants/toddlers with
disabilities (IEP or IFSP) take priority
b. If there is no family of the same
priority with a child with exceptional
needs, the family of the same priority
in which the primary home language
is a language other than English shall
be admitted first.
c. If there is no family of the same
priority in which the primary home
language is a language other than
English, the family of the same priority
that has been on the waiting list for
the longest time shall be admitted
first.
currently enrolled
be accommodated before enrolling any new children. Siblings in a currently enrolled family may be given priority.
1. 3 or 4 year olds with Child Protective Services / At Risk referrals or in ♦Foster Care
2. 3 or 4 year olds with disabilities (after the set aside 10% has been filled) w/incomes below the
eligibility guidelines
3. 4 year olds not enrolled in Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
a. Part Day only: Children enrolled in CSPP as a 3 year old
b. Lowest income according to the income ranking
i. When 2 or more have the same ranking then those with the Dual Language Learner
designation take priority
ii. If no Dual Language Learner then whomever has been on the waiting list the longest
4. 3 year olds Lowest income according to the income ranking
a. When 2 or more have the same ranking then those with the Dual Language Learner
designation take priority
b. If no Dual Language Learner then whomever has been on the waiting list the longest
5. 3 or 4 year olds from families with incomes no more than 15% above the income guideline.
a. 4 year olds with exceptional needs (after the set aside % has been met) then 3 year olds with
exceptional needs
b. 4 year olds without exceptional needs before 3 year olds without exceptional needs
After all other eligible children have been enrolled:
6. Full day only: 3 or 4 year olds that meet eligibility criteria without having a need for services
a. Lowest income ranking
i. When 2 or more have the same ranking 4 year olds then 3 year olds
7. 3 or 4 year olds that live within the attendance boundaries of a qualified free and reduced price lunch
school
8. Part day only: Children enrolling to provide expanded learning and care to TK enrolled children
Head Start and Early Head Start - Additional Priorities
♦Currently Homeless or Homeless within the last 18 months
2. ♦Current TANF Recipient (cash aid) or within 24 months
2025-2026 Head Start/Early Head Start/Early Education and Support Programs Recruitment and Enrollment Plan
Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department - Community Services Bureau
2025-2026 Head Start/Early Head Start/Early Education and Support Programs Recruitment and Enrollment Plan, approved by Policy Council on 03/19/2025 and approved by
Board of Supervisors on xx/xx/xxxx.
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DESIRED OUTCOME: To inform the public about services available through the Contra Costa County Community Services Bureau (CSB), particularly those populations identified in
our Community Assessment, to recruit and enroll eligible children and their families into the Head Start (HS), Early Head Start (EHS) and Early Education and Support Programs,
and maintain 97% enrollment. Recruitment activities as outlined in this plan will result in maintenance of an active waitlist of eligible children and families to ensure slots are filled
promptly after vacancy.
Goal #1: To recruit eligible pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and children.
Goal #2: To recruit children with disabilities.
Goal #3: To recruit special populations as per our community assessment and selection criteria: CPS/At-Risk, Domestic Violence, Dual Language Learners, Need for Full Day Care,
Homeless, CalFresh/Cash Aid Recipients, Children with Health Impairments, Teen Parents, Grandparent Caregivers, and children of currently or formerly incarcerated parents.
Goal #4: To maintain 97% enrollment.
ACTIVITIES PERSON (S) RESPONSIBLE TIMELINE LOCATION INFORMATION TO INCLUDE DISTRIBUTION
Mobilize Parents – Word of
Mouth, is our best strategy.
Make sure a supply of flyers
is available for parents to
take and give out.
Team (CST) staff, Site
Supervisors, Parent/Family,
Community Engagement
Officer, Centralized Enrollment
Unit (CEU) staff and Eligibility,
Recruitment, Selection,
Enrollment, and Attendance
Newsletter, Tables in entryways. Screening Forms.
Palm Cards w/HS enrollment info.
sites.
distributed:
a) General info on
CSB services
b) Enrollment flyers
c) Home-based
services
CST and CEU Staff, Home
Educators
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
offices
Grocery Stores
Site lobby/Classrooms
Elementary Schools
Clinics
Community-Based Organizations
County Agencies
Local Churches
Education Offices
Libraries
Hospitals
Community Events/Flea Markets
Check Cashing Agencies
High Schools
One-Stop Locations
Housing site offices (including 9 housing
sites in San Ramon)
Homeless Programs
Community Centers (Richmond, San
Pablo, Oakley, Willow Pass)
Parks & Rec centers (Ambrose)
LIHEAP Office
Short paragraph describing
program options
Who is eligible
Explanation of services available
List Health, Nutrition, Education,
Family Services, Family
Wellness, Parent Engagement,
Disabilities Services
Home base
Contact numbers and/or persons
Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP)
mailings
CalFresh Offices
Parent Meetings
Doctors’ Offices
CSB Child Care
Centers
Volunteer Bureaus
One-Stop Centers
Parents
Farmers Markets
(Richmond Main
Street, San Pablo,
Concord)
*See “Location”
section for additional
distribution information
Mailing information to
current
CalWORKs/CalFresh
recipients under age 5
2025-2026 Head Start/Early Head Start/Early Education and Support Programs Recruitment and Enrollment Plan
Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department - Community Services Bureau
2025-2026 Head Start/Early Head Start/Early Education and Support Programs Recruitment and Enrollment Plan, approved by Policy Council on 03/19/2025 and approved by
Board of Supervisors on xx/xx/xxxx.
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ACTIVITIES PERSON (S) RESPONSIBLE TIMELINE LOCATION INFORMATION TO INCLUDE DISTRIBUTION
Family Entertainment Centers (Roller
Rinks)
Community Colleges
Site Supervisors Who to contact?
Program Activities
Events, Educational opportunities
Programs
Community Partners
Elementary Schools in
Children Comprehensive Services
Managers
Fall and as
needed
Special Education Local Plan Areas
(SELPAs)
Child Care Centers
School Districts
Private Providers Community-Based
Organizations
Community Recreation Sites
Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs)
Human Service Department
Partner Sites
Family Child Care Networks
Resource and Referral Agencies
Stage 2 & Alternative Payment Plans
First Five Offices & Centers
Homeless Shelter
OB/GYN Offices
LIHEAP office
Agencies serving children with special
of Head Start and Agency
services and program options.
Personal visit to discuss
coordination services, share
program and curriculum
information, plan referrals.
Activities with Elementary
Schools
Manager;
Site Supervisors
Education Managers
Summer and
throughout
the year as
needed
Schools
Other agencies for intake for special
needs children
High School
- authorized by parent staff meetings & parent
meetings;
Site based staff
meetings/
parent meetings;
Policy Council
Comprehensive Services
Managers, Male Involvement
Coordinator
Faith Based Organizations
Share Food Pantry
County Malls
Fairs
Clubs
Community Events
Council rep. available
Describe advantageous services
Distribute pamphlets
List of centers with contact
information
Set up information table with
PTA meetings
Church groups
Community events
2025-2026 Head Start/Early Head Start/Early Education and Support Programs Recruitment and Enrollment Plan
Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department - Community Services Bureau
2025-2026 Head Start/Early Head Start/Early Education and Support Programs Recruitment and Enrollment Plan, approved by Policy Council on 03/19/2025 and approved by
Board of Supervisors on xx/xx/xxxx.
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ACTIVITIES PERSON (S) RESPONSIBLE TIMELINE LOCATION INFORMATION TO INCLUDE DISTRIBUTION
Non-Profit Agencies
Businesses, Corporations and
Community” CEU staff and as
needed
Other Agencies Magnets or other marketing aids
with contact info
in local media, including
social media
Social Media Team Saver, Grapevine, Radio, Public Access
TV, agency presence on Facebook
English and Spanish
Contact information (Recruitment
line.
Enrollment Clinics at Sites teachers
Informational Flyers
Magnets, etc. with brief
Start pamphlets (order from
Administration for Children &
Families)
and
Partners
Comp. Services Asst.
Managers
All Partner centers
One Stop Career Centers
Human Services Department
Women, Infant, Children (WIC) office
SparkPoint
Family Justice Center
program and sample activities,
with contact information.
referral processes per
MOUs
Regional Center of the East Bay
(RCEB)
Health Services
CalWORKs
Forms
Tracking of special referrals
“Location” section.
partnerships Comprehensive Services
Managers, Partner Unit
development partner agencies including different program
models to meet client needs.
Site location and contact list.
development
partnerships
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Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head
Start Children and Families
headstart.gov/policy/im/acf-ohs-im-25-03
Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head
Start Children and Families ACF-OHS-IM-25-03
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
ACF Administration for Children and Families
1. Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-25-03
2. Issuance Date: 03/19/2025
3. Originating Office: Office of Head Start
4. Key Words: Nutrition
Information Memorandum
To: All Head Start Recipients
Subject: Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families
Information:
Head Start programs play a vital role in supporting healthy eating and nutrition for enrolled children and
families. Access to healthy foods and other nutrition services helps children grow, develop, and learn.
Good nutrition is essential for brain development and provides children with the energy needed to stay
active and focused throughout the program day. A balanced diet helps strengthen a child’s immune system,
reducing the risk of infections and illnesses. It also prevents childhood obesity, which can lead to chronic
diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
This Information Memorandum (IM) affirms the critical role of Head Start programs in ensuring children
and families have access to healthy food and comprehensive nutrition services. It also includes an
overview of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements and reminds programs of the resources and
partnerships available to support robust nutrition services for children and families. Lastly, this IM
provides tips to foster enthusiasm for healthy eating in early learning environments and encourages Head
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Start programs to use innovative strategies to promote health and nutrition. An appendix of additional
resources is included to guide programs in their efforts.
BACKGROUND:
Head Start programs play an important role in achieving healthy outcomes for children and families.
Nutrition services can be particularly impactful for families who experience food insecurity or live in
communities where affordable, healthy food is less available. Research indicates that Head Start children
are more likely to receive dental checkups and have healthy eating patterns than non-participants. They
also have lower Body Mass Index (BMI) scores and are less likely to be overweight compared to children
in other non-parental care (Lee et al., 2013). Obese, overweight, or underweight children who participate in
Head Start have a significantly healthier BMI by kindergarten (Lumeng, et al., 2015). Additionally, Head
Start graduates have better health status as adults than non-graduates; they are 7 percent less likely to be in
poor health as adults than their siblings who did not attend Head Start (Johnson, 2010; Deming, 2009).
The Head Start Program Performance Standards (the Performance Standards) prioritize nutrition services
that are culturally and developmentally appropriate and meet each child’s individual needs, including those
with disabilities, allergies, and special dietary needs (45 CFR §1302.44(a)(1)). In doing so, programs help
children experience a variety of nutritious foods, provide mealtime opportunities for socialization and
enrichment, and support families in learning about the importance of healthy foods at home.
Head Start programs promote access to healthy food and nutrition in many ways. This includes, but is not
limited to:
Increasing access to and availability of healthy foods for children and families in classrooms, during
home visits or group socialization activities, and during parent and family engagement activities.
Supporting families with pregnancy, post-partum, and breastfeeding, as well as ensuring the
nutritional needs of infants and toddlers are fully met.
Helping families access affordable, healthy food options at home.
Providing families with education on nutrition and the importance of physical activity.
Reducing administrative burden and supporting families to get connected with other nutrition-related
services for which they might be eligible, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Using registered dietitians or nutritionists to support the implementation of Head Start requirements
for healthy nutrition.
Making safe drinking water available to children during the program day.
Providing materials and equipment for center-based or home-based learning activities related to
healthy eating, such as supplies to create gardens, greenhouses, and Indigenous seed hubs.
All Head Start grant recipients and their delegate agencies are required to participate in the Child and
Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The CACFP is a federal United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children
enrolled in participating programs, including Head Start programs. Implementing the CACFP meal
patterns helps to ensure children receive a variety of nutrient-dense foods, including whole grains, a variety
of fresh fruits, and vegetables, all while reducing intake of ultra-processed foods, added sugar intake, and
saturated fats. While CACFP mandates low-fat options, including low-fat and fat-free dairy products for
children over the age of 2, emerging evidence (Venn-Watson 2023; Vanderhout, et al., 2020) suggests
whole, full-fat dairy supports child development. Head Start programs can explore offering whole dairy
where funding allows. We will support implementation of possible updated guidelines while meeting
current standards. CACFP also provides resources such as the seasonal buying guide to promote in-season
local produce, which is often full of flavor and nutrients, less reliant on chemicals and pesticides, and
supports sustainability and local farmers. Additional information on CACFP is provided in more detail
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Head Start programs are also required to actively collaborate with parents and families, including
expectant families, on healthy eating practices (45 CFR §1302.46). Programs also engage parents to
discuss their child’s nutritional status and provide opportunities for families to learn about preparing
healthy food at home.
Overview of Relevant Statutory and Regulatory Requirements
Nutrition services have been a hallmark of the Head Start program since its inception. This is reflected in
the Head Start Act (the Act) and the Performance Standards, which detail program requirements related to
food and nutrition. For instance, Section 638 of the Act identifies nutrition as a key activity of the funding
provided to Head Start agencies. Section 648 of the Act requires programs to have qualified staff who can
promote the importance of healthy, nutritional choices in daily classroom and family routines to prevent
childhood obesity. The Act mentions nutrition services in other areas as well, as an essential part of
comprehensive Head Start services.
The Performance Standards further outline what it means to provide nutrition services in Head Start
programs. These requirements generally fall into two categories: those that occur when children are present
in the teaching and learning environment, and those that focus on engaging with families.
Nutrition Requirements for the Teaching and Learning Environment
Subpart D of the Performance Standards focuses on the health and mental health requirements for Head
Start programs. It states that programs must provide high-quality health, oral health, mental health, and
nutrition services that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate and that will support
each child’s growth and school readiness (45 CFR §1302.40). This includes serving foods that are familiar
to children as well as new foods. There are various requirements within this subpart that elaborate on what
is expected of Head Start programs in the area of nutrition services:
All Head Start programs must design and implement nutrition services that meet dietary needs of
each child, including children with special dietary needs and children with disabilities, to support
their growth and school readiness (45 CFR §1302.44(a)(1)).
To ensure up-to-date child health status, Head Start programs must identify each child’s nutritional
health needs, considering available health information such as special dietary requirements, food
allergies, and community nutrition issues (45 CFR §1302.42(b)(4)).
The Performance Standards at 45 CFR §1302.44 detail specific child nutrition requirements, which
include:
Ensuring each child in a program that operates for fewer than six hours per day receives meals
and snacks that provide one third to one half of the child’s daily nutritional needs.
Ensuring each child in a program that operates for six hours or more per day receives meals
and snacks that provide one half to two thirds of the child’s daily nutritional needs.
Serving three- to five-year-olds meals and snacks that conform to USDA requirements and are
high in nutrients and low in saturated fat, sugar, and salt. Expect possible future updates to
nutrition guidelines to reflect the latest science, including providing whole, full-fat dairy for
child development.
Making sure that all children receive a nourishing breakfast by providing nutrient rich foods
for children who did not eat breakfast before they arrived at their Head Start center.
Providing appropriate healthy snacks and meals to each child during group socialization
activities in the home-based option.
Promoting breastfeeding for mothers who wish to breastfeed during program hours. This may
include offering facilities to properly store and handle breast milk and making
accommodations when needed.
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Connecting families to community lactation consultants or counselors when they choose
breastfeeding but need support to be successful.
Subpart C of the Performance Standards focuses on the teaching and learning environment specifically
when children are in center-based and family child care programs. The Performance Standards ensure that
mealtimes are structured and used as learning opportunities. Language skills are strengthened through
social conversations and fine motor abilities are tested in handling utensils or serving aides. The social
skills involved in the back and forth of mealtime conversation also help children navigate friendships, turn-
taking, and self-regulation.
Programs must implement snack and mealtimes in a manner that supports children’s development and
learning (45 CFR §1302.31(e)(2)):
Family style dining – when children and teachers sit together for a meal or snack – is encouraged
when developmentally appropriate to support consistency between home and school by replicating
the experience of eating together as a family. Family style dining also offers a chance for staff to
model healthy food choices and the importance of nutrition. Head Start programs are encouraged to
use family style meals when developmentally appropriate. Family style meals benefit children by:
Encouraging healthy food choices as teachers and peers model positive attitudes toward
nutrition.
Supporting children to learn in developmentally appropriate ways about concepts such as
serving sizes, nutritional food groups, and the value of trying new foods.
Offering opportunity for children to practice using appropriately sized utensils to serve
themselves and helping to set and clear the table. This improves children’s fine motor skills,
boosts their self-confidence, and expands their social skills.
Support children's understanding of how food and nutrition contribute to growth and overall health,
in alignment with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). For example, a
preschooler should be supported to identify a variety of healthy and unhealthy foods, and to make
healthy eating choices both independently and with support, and a toddler should show willingness
to try nutritious foods when offered on multiple occasions.
Make snack and mealtimes a positive experience for children. This means programs provide
sufficient time for children to eat, avoid using food as a reward or punishment, and do not force
children to finish their food. The Performance Standards help programs make meals enjoyable by
creating positive eating environments where children are supported to develop and maintain healthy
relationships with food.
Promote consistency in mealtime routines between home and school by providing one-on-one time
for infants during bottle feeding. For bottle-fed infants, Head Start programs must hold infants
during feeding to support socialization. This one-on-one time helps staff build their relationships
with infants. In turn, these safe and trusting relationships provide the foundation for learning and
development because they help very young children feel secure and confident about exploring the
world around them.
Nutrition Requirements for Engaging with Families
Parent and family engagement is a cornerstone of comprehensive Head Start services. Programs must
partner with families to support their wellbeing and their children’s learning and development. As it relates
to health and nutrition, programs are required to promote children’s and families’ health by providing
nutrition education support services that are understandable to individuals, including individuals with low
health literacy (45 CFR §1302.46(a)). Programs must collaborate with parents to discuss their child’s
nutritional status, including the importance of healthy eating, the negative health consequences of sugar-
sweetened beverages, and the importance of physical activity. They must also help parents understand how
to select and prepare nutritious foods that meet the family’s nutrition and food budget needs (45 CFR
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§1302.46(a)(1)(ii)). Programs are strongly encouraged to provide specific information to families about the
importance of eating whole foods and minimizing ultra-processed foods and avoiding added sugars such as
those in soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages.
Funding and Partnerships to Support Nutrition Services for Head Start Programs,
Children, and Families
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Head Start Programs
Head Start grant recipients and their delegate agencies are required to participate in CACFP (45 CFR
§1302.44(b)), a federal program administered by the USDA, Food and Nutrition Services (FNS). Programs
are reimbursed by CACFP for all enrolled children at the free rate. CACFP reimburses Head Start
programs for up to two meals and one snack, or two snacks and one meal per day. All meals and snacks
eligible for reimbursement by CACFP must conform to the requirements in the CACFP Meal Patterns for
Children.
The amount and type of food that must be offered varies based on the meal or snack, as well as the specific
age group being served. USDA provides numerous resources to assist program officials in determining
how foods credit toward the meal pattern requirements, including the Food Buying Guide for Child
Nutrition Programs (FBG). Head Start programs are encouraged to speak with the state agency that
administers the CACFP to determine if a food that is not in the FBG is eligible for reimbursement.
Additional videos are available on the Head Start website to support programs with CACFP
implementation.
Per 45 CFR §1302.44(b), Head Start grant funds may be used to cover any allowable costs for meal
services that are not covered by the USDA program. Foods purchased with Head Start grant funds must
conform with the nutritional requirements in 45 CFR §1302.44(a)(2)(iii), including being high in nutrients
and low in saturated fat, sugar, and salt. Head Start funds may also be used to pay for food that is provided
to families for consumption at home, if they have a specific programmatic purpose related to family
engagement. For example, Head Start programs can provide supplies for parents to engage in healthy
cooking activities or start a family garden with their children at home, and parents can share about these
experiences during parent groups or socializations.
Other Federal Programs that Support Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and
Families
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC is a public health nutrition program administered by the USDA that provides nutrition education,
nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for income-eligible pregnant or
postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5. Head Start programs can support families to
determine if they are eligible for WIC and then help them to enroll. Local WIC and Head Start programs
work closely together in many communities to support the healthy development of children and families.
This strong collaboration at the local level allows the two programs to coordinate their services and
maximize use of resources (e.g., funding, staff, space) for children and families. Head Start programs are
encouraged to view suggested strategies and resources to further enhance partnerships with WIC
programs at the state and local levels.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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SNAP is a federal program administered by the USDA that provides food benefits to low-income families
to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.
Similar to WIC, Head Start programs can support families to determine if they are eligible for SNAP and
then help them to enroll. Families who already receive SNAP are considered categorically eligible for
Head Start services. This allows for cross-program recruitment and eliminates duplicative and burdensome
paperwork for families who are already eligible for a federal public assistance benefit. It also reinforces
access to healthy nutrition services for the children and families Head Start programs serve and provides
opportunities to prioritize education about healthy food consumption, including the importance of
minimizing ultra-processed and high-sugar foods.
Tips to Foster Enthusiasm for Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Head Start programs have many options for integrating creative approaches to healthy eating and nutrition
services that are aligned with the Performance Standards and developmental progressions in the Head Start
Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). The tips below provide some examples:
Make nutrition education activities fun, interactive, hands on, and part of the daily schedule .
Connecting nutrition activities with reading, math, or science content makes for a comprehensive
approach to learning. Send versions of learning materials home with parents with instructions for
how they can share in this learning with their children. Some ideas include:
Sensory activities and games: Ask children to describe the tastes or texture of foods. Use
fruits and vegetables with different colors, shapes, and textures, such as kiwi, pineapples, or
avocados, and let children examine both the inside and outside of fruits and vegetables.
Storytelling and pretend play: Turn mealtime into story time. Turning broccoli into a “tree”
or carrots into “sticks” makes mealtime fun. Outside of mealtime, use nutrition in imaginative
play:
Pretend to be different characters making good food choices.
Read books with characters making healthy choices.
Set up a dramatic play area with healthy food choices in a kitchen, grocery store, or
restaurant and talk about selecting nutritious foods.
Meal planning: Plan fun learning experiences like “Ingredient of the Week” where children
select a healthy ingredient to be included in the daily lunch menu for a week. Host special
days focused on nutrition, like “Fruit and Veggie Day,” or have a “Healthy Snack Party”.
Reach out to the CACFP state agency contact for approved meal and snack ideas that increase
variety. For families, provide take-home materials that encourage variety in meals. Consider
easy, fast, and healthy recipes that can be part of a family’s routine menu at home.
Growing plants: Have a small garden or indoor plants to show children how food grows.
Take a nature walk to find different food and plants or visit local farms and farmers markets. If
in-person visits are not possible, use technology for a virtual farm trip.
Mealtime: Share materials with families that support making mealtime fun and educational.
Help families engage children as part of meal prep. As their skills develop, children can
participate in setting the table, washing fruit and vegetables, and mixing ingredients. Families
can extend these learning moments by inviting children to count or measure ingredients,
identify food colors, and learn new vocabulary.
Family style meals: Family style dining encourages learning and development not only at the
table but away from mealtime as well. Children learn independence, social skills, and other
important habits that will last them through adulthood. Parents who have not experienced
family style meals often enjoy these experiences and, with support from program staff, may
adopt these practices at home. Use these tips for family style dining.
Increase access to fresh foods. Explore opportunities to help children and families learn about and
access fresh foods through creative experiential opportunities and connections:
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Connect with local businesses: Take field trips to farmers markets, local working farms, or
grocery stores to teach children about fresh fruits and vegetables. Children may be eager to
identify new foods they would like to try. Teachers can use the foods in lesson plans and for
healthy snacks.
Connect with other Head Start programs. Visit other Head Start programs who are
integrating experiential learning opportunities to promote health and wellness.
Engage with families. Ask parent volunteers to assist in the creation of an on-site garden,
where they can pick fresh food to take home for their families. Share information during
parent groups and socializations about balancing nutrients, including calories, proteins,
vitamins, and minerals. Staff can share books for parents to read with their children about what
foods make up each food group and how much of each food group is needed to fuel the brain
and body.
Food pantries: Establish relationships with local food pantries, if available in the community.
Ensure you have a process for regularly checking in with all families about their food security
and connect them to local food pantry resources as needed.
Focus on the communities served. Take the time to get to know enrolled families on an individual
and community level, and incorporate their traditions and culture into healthy meals at the program
and as part of community events. Group events are a great time to serve traditional foods and explore
community cultures. For example, offer a rotating, in-person or virtual cooking class drawing on
healthy, local or cultural meals for the families in your program. Ingredients can be provided in
advance.
Breastfeeding and infant nutrition. Breastfeeding is the perfect mix of nutrition for growing
babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that infants be exclusively
breastfed for the first six months, then breastfed for at least one year while they are introduced to
complementary foods. Head Start programs can provide a breastfeeding friendly environment by
having a nursing room on-site for either enrolled pregnant women or mothers who want to come to
the program and breastfeed their enrolled infants.
Thank you for the work you do on behalf of children and families.
Sincerely,
/ Captain Tala Hooban /
Captain Tala Hooban
Acting Director
Office of Head Start
Resources:
Fact Sheet: Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families
Subscribe to the Early Childhood Health and Wellness listserv to receive the monthly Small Bites
newsletter, which features information and tools to help establish healthy nutrition practices.
Nutrition Building Blocks is a free course offered through the Head Start learning management
system, the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio. Complete the course to earn
continuing education unites while learning how to integrate healthy nutrition messages into music
and movement activities for young children and teachers.
Caring for Children with Food Allergies is a resource to help programs prepare to care for children
with allergies to specific foods.
Watch the CACFP Meal Patterns Webinar to learn about specific CACFP meal pattern requirements.
Healthy Feeding from the Start for Expectant Families is a resource to help families understand how
they can form healthy feeding habits from the beginning of their child’s life.
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These resources offer family-friendly tips for establishing healthy and age-appropriate eating
practices at home:
Feeding Your 9-Month-Old
Feeding Your Toddler
Feeding Your Preschooler
Supporting Food Security and Access to Indigenous Foods for Children and Families in Tribal Early
Childhood Programs (ACF-OHS-IM-25-01) provides information to Tribal Nations and
communities regarding opportunities to use Head Start funding to promote access to healthy
Indigenous foods.
Growing Head Start Success with Farm to Early Care and Education is a resource to support
programs with aligning the Performance Standards and the ELOF with farm to early care and
education opportunities.
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion leads prevention, nutrition, and physical
activity programs, and has additional resources:
Eat Healthy: Birth to Age 2
English: Build a Healthy Eating Routine for Your Baby (Birth to Age 2)
Spanish: Establece una rutina alimentación saludable para tu bebé (desde el nacimiento
hasta los 2 años)
Eat Healthy: Kids & Teens
English: Help Your Child Build a Healthy Eating Routine
Spanish: Ayuda a tu hijo o hija a desarrollar una rutina de alimentación saludable
Cut Down on Added Sugars
English: Cut Down on Added Sugars
Spanish: Reduce el consumo de azúcares añadidos
Cut Down on Saturated Fats
English: Cut Down on Saturated Fat
Spanish: Reduce el consumo de grasa saturada
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Management Bulletin 25-02
This Management Bulletin notifies and provides guidance to California State Preschool Program
Contractors about requirements for the Fiscal Year 2024–25 Program Self Evaluation.
Early Education Division
Subject: Fiscal Year 2024–25 Program Self-Evaluation for California State Preschool Program
Contractors
Number: 25-02
Date: March 19, 2025
Expires: Until rescinded or superseded by regulations
Authority: California Code of Regulations, Title 5 (5 CCR) sections 17700, 17709, 17710, 17794,
Management Bulletin (MB) 23-10
Attention: Executive Directors and Program Directors of all California State Preschool Programs
Purpose
This Management Bulletin (MB) notifies and provides guidance to California State Preschool
Program (CSPP) contractors of the requirements and instructions for submitting the Program Self-
Evaluation (PSE), due to the California Department of Education (CDE), Early Education Division
(EED) on or before June 2, 2025. This MB rescinds and replaces MB 24-02.
Policy
Each contractor shall develop and implement an annual plan for its program self-evaluation process.
Each CSPP contractor shall use the PSE to submit a summary of the findings of the PSE to the
CDE by June 1, of each year.
Implementation
Each CSPP contractor shall conduct the fiscal year (FY) 2024–25 PSE using the FY 2024–25
Program Instrument (PI), items one (1) through twenty-four (24), to determine areas in which the
contractor did and did not meet the standards of the CSPP contract requirements. The FY 2024–25
PI document can be accessed at
https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/documents/eed2425proginstrument.pdf.
CSPP contractors shall submit the FY 2024–25 PSE to the CDE. The link to complete the PSE
survey may be accessed at https://surveys3.cde.ca.gov/go/pqipse2024-25.asp.
Each CSPP contractor must include program staff and board members, as applicable, in the self-
evaluation process, and maintain written documentation of their participation.
The CSPP contractor must analyze the findings from the self-evaluation of items 1–24 of the PI (Key
Dimensions one (1) through five (5), including the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP),
the Desired Results parent survey, data from completed Classroom Assessment Scoring System
(CLASS) and CLASS Environment observations, and complete the survey to summarize all the
following:
An assessment, of the staff and board members’ (as applicable) participation in the PSE
process, and
Program areas that did not meet standards, and a list of tasks to improve in those areas in a
timely and effective manner, and
Program areas that did meet standards and procedures for ongoing monitoring to ensure
those areas continue to meet standards and
Additional questions for data collection, pertaining to CLASS implementation, nutrition, and
curriculum(s) used in the CSPP.
The FY 2024–25 PSE Survey, accompanying instructions for completing the survey, and frequently
asked questions can be accessed on the CDE, PSE web page at
https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/pseforms.asp.
Submission Requirements for the PSE
CSPP contractors are required to complete the FY 2024–25 PSE SNAP Survey on or before
Monday, June 2, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. at https://surveys3.cde.ca.gov/go/pqipse2024-25.asp.
Record Retention Requirements for the PSE
All supporting documentation for the FY 2024–25 PSE must be retained on-site by the CSPP
contractor, and be made available to the CDE, EED upon request. Supporting documentation to be
retained includes:
Desired Results Parent Survey results and Summary of Findings
DRDP Classroom/Site/Agency Summary of Findings
Current CLASS Observer certifications for all staff employed by the contractor that have
completed the CLASS and CLASS Environment Observation Training and passed the
certification or recertification test.
All CLASS and CLASS Environment Observation scoresheets for each CSPP classroom, or
CSPP classroom scores on an Observation/scoring summary document provided by the
Observer that provides some context about the observation. All contractors are required to
complete the Health and Safety Checklist.
All coaching and/or training documentation is associated with CLASS and CLASS
Environment Observations.
Name and agency association (for example, CSPP Regional CLASS Lead, Head Start, CDE)
for all CLASS Observers that complete CLASS and CLASS Environment observations that are
not employed by the CSPP contractor. (Note that this information can be captured informally
such as, on the scoresheet or scoring summary provided at the end of the observation.)
An assessment of the program by staff and board members as evidenced by written
documentation
Documentation from the self-evaluation process used to develop a written list of tasks needed
to modify the program to address all areas that need improvement
In accordance with 5 CCR Section 17820, all records shall be retained for a minimum period of five
(5) years.
Background and Authority
The PSE requirements are described in 5 CCR sections 17700, 17709, 17710, 17794.
Pursuant to 5 CCR Section 17709, the annual PSE shall include the following:
1. A self-evaluation of the program based on the use of the Program Instrument.
2. An assessment of the program by parents using the Desired Results Parent Survey.
3. An assessment of the program by staff and board members, as evidenced by written
documentation.
4. An analysis of the PI findings, including the DRDP, the environment rating scales, and the
Desired results parent survey, together with all other self-evaluation findings.
Note: Beginning in the 2024–25 program year, contractors were no longer required to
complete an environment rating scale (ERS) annually as required in 5 CCR Section
17711. Accordingly, ERS will not be used in the annual PSE as currently referenced in 5
CCR 17709. The directives in Management Bulletin 23-10 supersede 5 CCR Section
17711 pursuant to the authority from SB 114, Section 106.
5. A written list of tasks needed to modify the program to address all areas that need
improvement, as indicated in the analysis of the findings, and
6. Procedures for the ongoing monitoring of the program to ensure that areas of the program that
are satisfactory continue to meet standards, and areas requiring modification are addressed in
a timely and effective manner.
CSPP contractors shall modify their programs to address any areas identified during the self-
evaluation as needing improvement.
Resources
If you have questions regarding submission requirements for the FY 2024–25 PSE, please email
PSEFY2425@cde.ca.gov.
If you have programmatic questions related to completing the FY 2024–25 PSE, please contact your
assigned EED, Program Quality Implementation (PQI) office regional consultant. The EED, PQI
regional consultant directory web page can be accessed at
https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/assignments.asp.
This Management Bulletin is mandatory only to the extent that it sites a specific statutory or
regulatory requirement, and is not prescriptive, pursuant to California Education Code (EC) 33308.5.
Questions: Early Education Division | 916-322-6233
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Contra Costa County
Employment and Human Services Updated Head Start Program Performance Standard Requirements
No.Performance Standard Summary
Compliance
Date*
Compliance
Status
Description of Compliance / Recommended
Actions
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1302.12(e) AIAN Income Eligibility. All families in an American Indian
and Alaska Native (AIAN) program’s service area with age-eligible
children, or pregnant women, are eligible for Head Start services,
(MSHS) programs may serve any child who has one family member
whose income comes primarily from agricultural employment,
1302.14(a)(2), (3) AIAN and MSHS Selection Criteria. Tribes may
prioritize children in families for which a child, a family member, or a
member of the same household, is a member of an Indian tribe. MSHS
programs may give priority to children whose families can
demonstrate they have relocated frequently within the past two years CCC does not operate an AIAN or MSHS
1302.101(a)(2) Employee Engagement. A program must comply with
enhanced requirements for employee engagement to promote more
responsive management styles designed to identify and resolve
Supervisors are training in and exercise
Reflective Supervision strategies to support
meaningful and effective employee
engagement and ongoing staff supervision.
Upon hire, managers begin engagement
through the onboarding process utilizing an
orientation checklist specific to their job
classification. Regular individual check-ins
are facilitated by managers. Staff are engaged
in goal-setting as a component of the annual
Background: The office of Head Start published timelines by which grant recipients must comply with the Head Start Program Performance Standards
updated in the final rule, Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on
August 21, 2024.
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1302.101(a)(5), 1302.102(d) Training on Incident Reporting. A
program must submit reports, as appropriate, to the responsible HHS
official immediately but no later than seven calendar days following a
health or safety incident. All staff are required to be trained to
In 2023 CSB revised its procedures for
reporting incidents, establishing expectations
which ensure HHS official notification no later
than seven calendar days following a
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1302.12(i)(1) Housing Adjustment. A program may adjust a family’s
income to account for excessive housing costs when determining
eligibility.10/21/2024 Compliant
Enrollment team screens families over 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for housing
costs exceeding 30% and has implemented
use of a calculation spreadsheet to adjust
income accordingly.
1302.12(j) MSHS Eligibility Duration. In MSHS programs, once an
infant or toddler and their family are deemed eligible, they are eligible
until they turn three years old. This is consistent with the requirement
that children participating in the Early Head Start program remain
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1302.13 Modernizing Recruitment. A program must include modern
technologies to encourage and assist families in applying for
admission to the program, and to reduce the family’s administrative
and paperwork burden in the application and enrollment process.10/21/2024 Compliant
The program has an existing process whereby
families may submit an online application,
call the enrollment hotline / Interactive Voice
Response (IVR) system, and submit and/or
sign eligibility documents electronically.
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1302.14(a)(6) Children of Staff Members. A program may consider the
enrollment of eligible children of staff members as part of the
selection criteria 10/21/2024 Compliant
CCC's Selection Criteria was approved by the
PC on 2/21/24 and BOS on 9/10/24 and is
effective through 6/30/25. CCC may consider
addition of children of staff members to the
selection criteria when revising for the 2025-
2026 program year.
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1302.14(b)(1) Children with Disabilities Enrollment. A program must
for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
when calculating percentage of children with
a disability per cumulative enrollment. Our
2024 PIR indicated X% of enrolled children
1302.15(g) Modernizing Enrollment. A program must regularly
examine their enrollment processes and implement any identified
The enrollment process is analyzed on an
ongoing basis in order to identify
improvements to streamline enrollment. For
the 2024-25 program year on-site enrollment
clinics are being facilitated at centralized
locations in areas of the county with high
1302.17(a) Suspension and Expulsion. Suspension continues to be a
measure of last resort only when there is a serious safety threat.
Programs must first engage with a mental health consultant,
collaborate with the parents, and use appropriate community
resources. Programs must explore and document all steps taken to
address the behaviors and supports needed to facilitate the child’s
CSB's procedures currently align with this
standard. CSB's step plan requires
continued program participation are
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1302.34(b)(9) Modernizing Communication. A program must ensure it
uses accessible communication methods and modalities that meet
the needs of the community when engaging with prospective and
As an outcome of 2019-2023 program goals,
the enrollment process was modernized
through use of innovative technologies:
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system,
Short Messaging System (SMS), web-based
application and resources page. Family
meetings and trainings (including parenting
curriculum) is offered in a virtual format. A
communication survey is completed by
families annually to ensure the program is
utilizing communication methods that work
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1302.40(b) Health and Mental Health Services Advisory Committee.
Programs must establish and maintain a Health and Mental Health
Services Advisory Committee.10/21/2024 Compliant
An already established Health and Nutrition
Services Advisory committee which meets
twice annually. The next meeting, scheduled
for 12/5/24, will take place under the new
name: Health, Mental Health, and Nutrition
Services Advisory Committee.
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1302.41, 1302.42(b), 1302.46(b) Mental Health Integration. These
program requirements consistently integrate mental health into all
aspects of program service delivery.10/21/2024 Compliant
The CCC HS program has been operated
under a multidisciplinary approach, with high
levels of collaboration among the designated
Health and Mental Health content area
managers. For example, CSB facilitates
monthly managers meetings and joint family
meetings. CSB's model for comprehensive
service delivery positions assistant managers
who are generalists and obtain training from
specialists in the areas of Health and Mental
Health.
1302.45(b) Mental Health Consultants. A program must ensure
mental health consultants provide consultation services that build the
The County's collaboration with the Early
1302.47(b)(10) Safety Practices – Lead. In facilities where lead may
exist, programs must regularly inspect and test for the presence of
CCC HS centers follow California Health and
Safety Code section 1597.16, which requires
that all licensed Child Care Centers
constructed before 1/1/2010, test their cold-
water outlets used for drinking or cooking for
lead by 1/1/23, and subsequent testing must
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1302.47(b)(5) Safety Practices. Programs must ensure all staff,
consultants, contractors, and volunteers follow appropriate practices
with Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (another federal
CSB revised its safety practices procedures in
2023, establishing a culture of safety
including tools for active supervision and
personal rights training. Annual trainings are
1302.50(a) Modernizing Engagement with Families. Programs must
communicate with families in a format that meets the needs of each
A communication survey is completed by
families annually to ensure the program is
utilizing communication methods that work
Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) to the extent practicable if the
state or local area has strategies in place to support their
1302.80(d) Newborn Visit. A newborn visit must, at minimum, include
a discussion of the following: maternal mental and physical health, mental and physical health, safe sleep, infant
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1302.81 Mental Health Information and Services Integration for
Expectant Families. Programs must ensure the required prenatal and
postpartum information, education, and services are provided to
enrolled pregnant women, mothers, fathers, and partners or other
family members.10/21/2024
Services to pregnant women include prenatal
and postpartum information and education
are provided to families enrolled through the
County's partnerships with Aspiranet and
Mount Diablo Unified School District.
1302.82(a) Maternal Health Curriculum. If a program uses a
curriculum in the provision of services to pregnant women and
pregnant people, it should be a maternal health curriculum to support The Growing Great Kids® curriculum includes
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1302.90(c) Standards of Conduct. Programs must ensure that staff,
consultants, contractors, and volunteers do not maltreat or endanger
the health or safety of children, and that they report reasonably CSB standards of conduct, signed by all staff,
1302.91(e)(8)(ii) Mental Health Consultants' Licensure. A program
must ensure all mental health consultants are licensed or under the
supervision of a licensed mental health professionals. Programs also
CCC partners with Early Childhood Mental
Health Program for mental health
consultation services. Licensure is a
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1302.92(b)(1) Professional Development Plans. Programs must
develop professional development plans for full-time staff providing
direct services to children, as required in Section 648A(f) of the Head
Start Act.10/21/2024 Compliant
Professional development plans are
incorporated into the annual performance
evaluation for staff in classifications providing
direct services to children.
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1302.92(b)(2–3) Annual Training. Programs must ensure staff receive
annual training on: (1) Mandatory reporting; (2) Positive strategies to
and (3) The knowledge, experience, and competencies to improve
child and family outcomes.10/21/2024 Compliant
All 3 topics are incorporated into the annual
training schedule.
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1302.93(d) Culture of Wellness.
wide culture of wellness that empowers staff as professionals and
supports staff to effectively accomplish their job responsibilities in a
A culture of wellness has been established
and is maintained through work of CSB's
wellness team, SIA, which focuses on Simple,
Impactful and Actionable strategies to
promote wellness. On 5/8/24, CSB facilitated
an all-staff wellness event which included
keynote speakers on DEI, training on stress
reduction, as well as healthy cooking and
painting sessions. CCC promotes wellness
through offering a robust Employee
1303.42 Suitable Facilities. Grant recipients are no longer required to
The CCC HS program will no longer request
such written statements when submitting
capital projects requests for applicable major
renovation or construction projects utilizing
1303.43 Use of Grant Funds. If a recipient seeks to use federal funds
for reasonable fees and costs necessary to submit an application
responsible HHS official. Once approval is granted, the funds are
allowable regardless of the outcome of the preliminary eligibility
CCC will request approval for use of federal
funds for reasonable fees and costs
necessary to submit a pre-approval
application for major renovation or
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1303.44 Application Requirements.
application requirements, including the facility’s value and additional
CCC will comply with the revised 1303 pre-
approval requirements when requesting to
use federal funds for major renovation /
1305.2 Definitions.
"Early Head Start", "Federal interest", "Grant recipient", "Head Start",
"Head Start agency", "Head Start Preschool", "Housing costs",
"Income", "Major renovations", "Migrant family", "Poverty line", CCC is using new and revised definitions
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services an enrolled pregnant woman or pregnant person receives,
both from the program and through referrals, to help identify specific
prenatal care services and resources needed to support a healthy
pregnancy.12/19/2024 Compliant
CCC currently maintains a record of services
accessed by pregnant persons including
rereferrals and services utilizing its child and
family data system.
1302.80(f) Promoting Healthy Birth Outcomes. Programs must help
address disparities in maternal and birth outcomes across racial and
CCC will review and analyze its new
community assessment to identify disparities
in maternal and birth outcomes across racial
1302.11(b) Community Assessment. Programs must collect relevant
geographic location, race, ethnicity, etc. Requires programs to
conduct annual updates only as needed, such as if there are
The program currently utilized a contractor
who supplies a comprehensive community
assessment with all required components
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1302.14(d) Barriers to Enrollment. A program is required to use data
from the community assessment to identify potential barriers to
enrollment and attendance, including using data to understand
by Spring 2025 and data will be used to
identify potential barriers to enrollment and
barriers to regular attendance, such as access to safe and reliable by Spring 2025 and data will be used to
identify potential barriers to enrollment and
services must comply with specified child ratios and group sizes for
programs. There is no longer reference to the term "assistant
provider". All FCC providers who count toward ratios must meet the
qualification requirements for FCC providers described CCC does not operate HS within the Family
1302.45(a) Multidisciplinary Approach. Programs must use a
multidisciplinary approach to mental health and wellness supports.
Mental health consultation services must be available at a frequency
of at least once a month; if a mental health consultant is not available
to provide services at least once a month, programs must use other
licensed mental health professionals or behavioral health support
CCC partners with Early Childhood Mental
Health Program for mental health
consultation services. The program is revising
its procedures to ensure oversight structure
monitors for monthly availability of mental
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1302.52(d) Family Partnership Services. Programs must ensure family
service worker assignments do not exceed 40 families per family
service worker. Programs may temporarily exceed the maximum
during periods of staff absence and in emergency or recovery
circumstances. A waiver is required to exceed the ratio of family
assignments to family service worker if it will extend beyond a
On August 16, 2024, the Administration for
Children and Families issued an award for the
Head Start grant. On March 19, 2024 (D. 4),
the Board of Supervisors approved the
submission of the grant application which
includes new positions. This budget includes
an increase in Comprehensive Services
(family service worker) positions to lower
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1302.93(c) Staff Breaks. A program must provide, for each staff
member, regular breaks of adequate length and frequency based on
hours worked. During breaks, one teaching staff member may be
replaced by one staff member who does not meet the teaching
the necessary training and experience to ensure safety of children and
minimal disruption to the quality of services.8/1/2027 Compliant
CCC complies with State and Federal
requirements pertaining to staff breaks
including meal breaks. Per the 2022-2026
Local One MOU employees are entitled to a
rest break for each 4 hours of work. The
new flexibilities of allowing a staff member to
provide classroom coverage who does not
meet teaching qualifications.
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1302.90(f) Benefits. For full-time staff (working 30 or more hours per
week) the program must provide or facilitate access to affordable
health care coverage, offer paid leave, and offer access to short-term,
free or minimal cost behavioral health services. Part-time staff must
be connected with health insurance options in the Marketplace.
Programs must connect eligible staff with child care subsidy programs
and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Small Head Start
agencies with 200 or fewer slots are exempt from most of the benefits
requirements, but these agencies must still make measurable
Staff scheduled to work at least 20 hours per
week, CCC provides affordable health care
coverage. Part-time staff are connected with
health insurance options. The program is in
the process of identifying a process which
ensures staff are connected with child care
subsidy programs and the Public Service Loan
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1302.90(e)(1) Pay scale. (i) By August 1, 2031, a program must
implement a salary scale, salary schedule, wage ladder, or other
similar pay structure for program staff salaries that incorporates the
requirements in paragraphs (e)(2) through (4) of this section; reflects
salaries or wages for all other staff in the program; promotes salaries
that are comparable to similar services in relevant industries in their
geographic area; and considers, at a minimum, responsibilities,
qualifications, experience relevant to the position, and schedule or
hours worked. (ii) After August 1, 2031, a program must review its pay
structure at least once every 5 years to assess whether it continues to
meet the expectations described in paragraph (e)(1)(i) of this section.
(iii) A program must ensure that staff salaries are not in excess of level
II of the Executive Schedule, as required in 42 U.S.C. 9848(b)(1).8/1/2031 In-Progress
The Program will work with HR on a salary
study which compares similar services in
relevant industries in Contra Costa County.
Salary study will be required every 5 years.
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1302.90(e)(2) Progress to pay parity for education staff with
elementary school staff. (i) By August 1, 2031, a program must
demonstrate it has made progress to parity with kindergarten through
third grade teachers by ensuring that each Head Start teacher
receives an annual salary that is at least comparable to the annual
salary paid to preschool teachers in public school settings in the
program’s local school district, adjusted for responsibilities,
qualifications, experience, and schedule or hours worked. A program
may provide annual salaries comparable to a neighboring school
district if the salaries are higher than a program’s local school district,
adjusted for role, responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and
The Program will work with HR on a salary
study which compares CCC teacher salary to
school district preschool teachers. The
program in is the process of developing a
process to ensure it regularly tracks data on
how wages paid to their education staff
compare to wages paid to preschool through
third grade teachers in their local or
1302.90 (3) Salary floor. By August 1, 2031, a program must ensure, at
a minimum, the wage or salary structure established or updated under
paragraph (e)(1)(i) of this section provides all staff with a wage or
salary that is generally sufficient to cover basic needs such as food,
housing, utilities, medical costs, transportation, and taxes, or would
be sufficient if the worker’s hourly rate were paid according to a full-
time, full-year schedule (or over 2,080 hours per year). (4) Wage
comparability for all ages served. A program must ensure the wage or
salary structure established or updated under paragraph (e)(1)(i) of
this section does not differ by age of children served for similar
program staff positions with similar qualifications and
The Program will work with HR and labor on a
salary study which compares salary structure
to salary that is generally sufficient to cover
basic needs.
CCC currently has the same salary schedule
for staff providing to instruction to all ages
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1302.90(e) Wages. Small Head Start agencies with 200 or fewer slots
are exempt from most of the wage requirements, but these agencies
must still develop or update a pay scale that promotes competitive
wages for all staff, and make measurable progress toward reducing
disparities in wages between Head Start educators and public
preschool teachers over time. The final rule includes an option for the
Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to
establish in 2028 a limited waiver process for most of the wage
requirements for eligible programs, if the prior four years of
of 1.3%.8/1/2031 n/a CCC HS program serves more than 200 slots.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1350 Name:
Status:Type:Discussion Item Agenda Ready
File created:In control:3/18/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025
Title:RECEIVE and DISCUSS informational updates and presentation on the Feasibility Study for the
African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub. (Kendra Carr & Peter Kim, Co-Directors Office
of Racial Equity and Social Justice)
Attachments:1. Final Narrative Report_AAHWRH Feasibility Study_April 2025, 2. Final Presentation_AAHWRH
Feasibility Study_April 2025, 3. AAHWRH Key Data Stats_April 2025, 4. Memo: Leveraging GIS to
Advance Place-Based Planning for Black Wellness in Contra Costa County, 5. Email: Key
Clarifications on Governance, Metrics & Scope of AAHWRH Proposal
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kendra Carr & Peter Kim, Co-Directors Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice
Report Title:African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☒ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
RECEIVE and DISCUSS informational updates and presentation on the Feasibility Study for the African
American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In April 2024, the Board of Supervisors allocated $7.5 million in one-time Measure X funds towards the
establishment of an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub. The attached Feasibility Study for
the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub proposes $9.21 million in investment across three
implementation phases.
The Feasibility Study contract for $180,000 has been funded out of other one-time Measure X funds managed
by the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice and was not sourced from the $7.5 million allocated for the
AAHWRH.
BACKGROUND:
At their March 17, 2025 meeting, the Equity Committee received informational updates on the draft Feasibility
Study for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub. The Committee provided direction for the
Feasibility Study to be shared with the full Board of Supervisors at the April 15 meeting. The study represents a
major milestone in a multi-year process, as outlined below.
Feasibility Study Development Process: Role of the Steering Committee, Feasibility Study Goals, Funding
Allocation and Timeline
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At the October 17, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting, 13 Steering Committee members were appointed to
oversee and guide the development and implementation of the African American Holistic Wellness and
Resource Hub (AAHWRH) Feasibility Study.
At their November 13, 2023 meeting, the Equity Committee directed the Office of Racial Equity and Social
Justice (ORESJ) to convene the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub (AAHWRH) Feasibility
Study Steering Committee to develop and open a solicitation for an organization or firm to conduct a Feasibility
Study for an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub, to be presented to the Board of
Supervisors. The successful firm is expected to accomplish the following outcomes:
·Produce a feasibility study that outlines the “what” and the “how” of launching and sustaining an
African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub in Contra Costa County. The study would
outline the most pressing needs faced by the African American community in the County, what services
should be housed within the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub, the location(s) of
those services to best serve the needs of the most vulnerable members of the African American
community, and the initial county investment and total cost to establish the services.
·Facilitate deep engagement with the African American/Black community to ensure that the feasibility
study is a reflection of community members’ experiences and responds to their most pressing needs for
holistic wellness services and resources.
·Share regular progress report updates with the Co-Directors of the Office of Racial Equity and Social
Justice and the Steering Committee for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub
Feasibility Study.
·Report the feasibility study findings to the Board of Supervisors, outlining clear next steps toward
establishing an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub in Contra Costa County.
At the April 2024 Budget Hearings, the Board of Supervisors allocated $7.5 million in Measure X funding for
the establishment of the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub upon completion of the
feasibility study. This funding was in addition to $1 million in Measure X funds allocated by the Board of
Supervisors in December 2023 to address immediate needs for African American wellness services.
At their July 9, 2024 meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved the recommendation from the AAHWRH
Feasibility Study Steering Committee to select Ceres Policy Research as the firm to conduct the feasibility
study, and authorized the ORESJ to negotiate a $180,000 contract with Ceres Policy Research.
From September 2024 to April 2025, Dr. Kerby Lynch (Ceres Policy Research), Ryan Drake-Lee and Dr. Tonia
Lediju partnered with the AAHWRH Feasibility Study Steering Committee to conduct a feasibility study that
included a community needs assessment, service model development, site identification and economic
feasibility analysis. Dr. Kerby Lynch met monthly with the AAHWRH Feasibility Study Steering Committee
and provided regular progress updates and reports to the Equity Committee. The following timeline identifies
major milestones for the feasibility study:
·September 9, 2024: The AAHWRH Feasibility Study Steering Committee identified seven priority
populations for whom services should target:
o Families/Parents of K-12 Youth
o African American Elders
o Justice-Impacted Individuals
o African American Women During Child-Bearing Years
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o Unhoused Community Members
o African American Males
o Mental Health and Substance Use
·October 2024: Launched a survey that yielded 4,047 responses from African American/Black residents
across the five districts.
·October - November 2024: Held 16 listening sessions to gather feedback from the seven target
populations.
·February - March 2025: Held district town halls with all five members of the Board of Supervisors to
share the data and analysis from the community needs assessment, and to gather feedback about the
proposed service delivery model for an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub.
·March 10, 2025: The AAHWRH Feasibility Study Steering Committee received and discussed the final
draft proposal for an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub and voted to move forward
the proposal to the Equity Committee.
·March 17, 2025: The Equity Committee received and discussed the final draft Feasibility Study for the
African American Holistic Wellness Hub and directed the ORESJ and Ceres Research to provide an
update to the Board of Supervisors.
Feasibility Study Findings and Proposal to Establish an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource
Hub
The Feasibility Study from Ceres Policy Research proposes the African American Holistic Wellness and
Resource Hub (AAHWRH) to be implemented through a three-phase, readiness-based approach to meet urgent
needs while building the foundation for long-term sustainability, equity, and shared governance. This approach
grounds early action in building trust and community voice-beginning with mobile service delivery and
evolving toward permanent infrastructure and co-governance through a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) or an
alternative long-term structure.
Phase 1: Rapid Implementation & Foundational Governance
This first phase would prioritize urgent service delivery through mobile wellness teams and satellite activations,
while building governance and administrative infrastructure.
Proposed Key Actions:
·Deploy mobile wellness teams in partnership with Black-led community-based organizations (CBOs)
and county departments to offer trauma-informed care, housing navigation, economic support, and
culturally responsive mental health services in high-need areas.
·Appoint a Founding or Interim Executive Director to coordinate startup operations, stakeholder
communication, and subregional implementation.
·Transition the Steering Committee into a Transitional Oversight Committee to guide implementation,
provide accountability, and produce quarterly public updates on service metrics and equity goals.
·Launch community satellite activations in trusted spaces like churches, cultural centers, and childcare
hubs to increase accessibility while permanent infrastructure is developed.
·Develop agreements with municipalities and community partners to clarify shared roles, in-kind
contributions, and equity-focused outcomes.
·Create a culturally grounded referral and service navigation directory (“The Green Book”) to facilitate
coordinated, accessible care.
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Potential Metrics:
o 2-3 mobile wellness units deployed in priority districts.
o 500+ Black residents served monthly through mobile/satellite outreach.
o 10+ partnership MOUs with Black-led service providers.
o Public dashboard and quarterly reports produced by the Oversight Committee.
Phase 2: Subregional Activation & Co-Governance Development
Phase 2 would deepen services through semi-permanent sites and formalize governance structures to support
shared leadership and funding transparency.
Proposed Key Actions:
·Activate semi-permanent hubs in libraries, schools, and community centers within each subregion (East,
West, Central/South).
·Establish subregional planning groups to define localized service priorities and recommend budget
allocations based on community needs.
·Formalize the Advisory & Oversight Committee as a co-governing body with representation from Black
CBOs, justice-impacted individuals, youth, elders, and municipal partners.
·Identify a lead fiscal agent through a request for qualifications or other competitive process, such as a
Black-led nonprofit or regional foundation, to manage grants, budgets, and compliance.
·Pilot digital outreach and scheduling tools, including an AAHWRH mobile app and Short Message
Service (SMS or text messaging) referral system.
·Expand workforce pipelines by launching formal partnerships with colleges and employers to train and
hire Black wellness professionals.
Potential Metrics:
o 3+ semi-permanent wellness hubs operational in high-need subregions.
o JPA or hybrid co-governance structure drafted with community input.
o Increased access to and retention in culturally affirming care and support services.
o Training-to-hire programs initiated in coordination with local institutions.
Phase 3: Permanent Infrastructure & Long-Term Governance
Phase 3 would formalize long-term governance and launches the first permanent AAHWRH facility, while
maintaining mobile and satellite operations.
Proposed Key Actions:
·Open the first permanent Hub at 1650 Cavallo Road (or similar site in East County) based on readiness,
community need, and accessibility.
·Sustain mobile and semi-permanent services in West and Central/South County through rotating site
activations and cross-agency staffing.
·Transition to a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) or permanent fiscal intermediary with embedded
community oversight, jurisdictional cost-sharing, and public accountability measures.
·Deliver wraparound services including:
o Integrated physical and mental health care
o Black maternal health and doula support
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o Housing and legal advocacy
o Workforce development and entrepreneurship programming
o Cultural healing and restorative justice spaces
·Implement a long-term funding plan leveraging Medi-Cal reimbursements, philanthropic partnerships,
and public investments.
Potential Metrics:
·JPA or long-term governance entity fully operational with public board representation and oversight
powers.
·Permanent East County Hub facility opened and delivering comprehensive services.
·Funding model secured with multi-year commitments.
·Annual public performance reports, community scorecards, and equity impact evaluations released.
Proposed Sustainability Plan & Funding Strategy: A Phased, Multi-Source Approach
In April 2024, the Board of Supervisors allocated $7.5 million in Measure X funding to establish an African
American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub (AAHWRH). The long-term sustainability proposal for the
AAHWRH depends on a phased, community-responsive funding strategy-one that reflects the urgency of
present needs while laying the groundwork for lasting public infrastructure rooted in Black wellness, equity,
and self-determination. This approach follows a “revenue from everywhere” model, which begins with the
$7.5M investment from the Board of Supervisors, seeks additional investments from other public and
philanthropic partners, and establishes earned income streams.
Phase 1: Immediate Investment & Public Stewardship
The Feasibility Study proposes that the initial $7.5 million investment by the Board of Supervisors, managed by
the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ), would fund mobile wellness teams, community
contracts, and early-stage coordination. During this phase, ORESJ would serve as the interim fiscal and
administrative holder, enabling flexible deployment of services while formal governance is established.
Potential key funding sources include:
·Measure X allocation for direct services, outreach, and capital preparation.
·County departmental contributions through existing wellness, housing, and economic development
programs.
·Early philanthropic partnerships with equity-focused institutions (e.g., Kaiser Permanente, Blue Shield
Foundation).
This period would also allow time to support exploration of any alternative fiscal structures, such as a potential
future Joint Powers Authority (JPA).
Phase 2: Diversification & Capacity Building
As services expand across semi-permanent sites, the Feasibility Study proposes implementing a blended
funding model that would include:
·Medi-Cal and Medicare/Medi-Cal Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) reimbursements for
eligible health services (e.g., maternal care, behavioral health, substance use recovery).
·Support from County and city governments, potentially through participatory budgeting processes
aligned with community priorities.
·Philanthropic funding for capacity-building grants to support Black-led CBOs participating in service
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delivery.
A dedicated lead fiscal agent or intermediary may be identified during this phase to steward contracts, track
impact and reporting, and manage multi-source compliance until a formal governance structure is
operationalized.
Phase 3: Revenue Generation & Long-Term Infrastructure
Once a permanent facility is established, the Hub is expected to generate earned income that would support
reinvestment in local services and operations. Potential sources of earned income include:
·Sliding-scale wellness and workforce services.
·Rental income from entrepreneurship incubators, shared-use space, and pop-up retail.
·Onsite food, vending, and cooperative ventures led by local residents.
·Philanthropic and public-private partnerships for site-based capital improvements.
The long-term structure-whether a JPA, an evolved intermediary, or another structure-would manage pooled
resources and expand investment pathways through:
·Federal and state grants.
·Municipal contributions tied to population and equity impact.
·Regional public health initiatives and innovation funds.
Next Steps
The ORESJ will continue to work with Equity Committee to address actionable next steps related to the
development of the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub. Potential next steps will be
developed and addressed with direction of the Equity Committee. Possible considerations to address may
include discussions around:
·Exploration of potential deployment and partnership frameworks for the AAHWRH, including possible
partners and related successful models.
·Consideration of community oversight and engagement mechanisms, such as an Oversight Committee.
·Exploration of jurisdictional partnerships and philanthropic partners to support early service delivery
(e.g. mobile wellness teams, satellite activations, and coordination infrastructure).
The ORESJ will develop next steps under the direction of the Equity Committee and will return to the Board
with updates and any proposed actions.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without this update, the Board would not be apprised of the progress made towards the establishment of the
African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub.
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o f C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y w h o h a v e l o n g n a v i g a t e d s y s t e m i c
i n e q u i t i e s i n h e a l t h , e c o n o m i c s e c u r i t y , a n d s o c i a l w e l l -b e i n g . I t
i s b u i l t u p o n t h e l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e s , i n s i g h t s , a n d c o l l e c t i v e
w i s d o m s h a r e d t h r o u g h l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n s , c o m m u n i t y s u r v e y s ,
a n d d i r e c t e n g a g e m e n t . W e r e c o g n i z e t h e r e s i l i e n c e o f B l a c k
r e s i d e n t s a n d t h e n e c e s s i t y o f a h o l i s t i c , c o m m u n i t y -d r i v e n
s e r v i c e m o d e l t h a t a d d r e s s e s s y s t e m i c d i s p a r i t i e s w i t h
c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t , s u s t a i n a b l e s o l u t i o n s .
A c k n o w l e d g m e n t s
W e e x t e n d o u r d e e p e s t g r a t i t u d e t o t h e r e s i d e n t s , c o m m u n i t y -
b a s e d o r g a n i z a t i o n s , h e a l t h c a r e p r o v i d e r s , f a i t h l e a d e r s , j u s t i c e -
i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s , a n d y o u t h w h o c o n t r i b u t e d t o t h i s s t u d y .
Y o u r s t o r i e s , i n s i g h t s , a n d l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e s w e r e i n v a l u a b l e i n
s h a p i n g a m o d e l r o o t e d i n e q u i t y , h e a l i n g , a n d c o m m u n i t y w i s d o m .
S p e c i a l t h a n k s t o t h e l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n p a r t n e r s w h o f a c i l i t a t e d
e s s e n t i a l d i s c u s s i o n s a b o u t w e l l n e s s a n d r e s o u r c e a c c e s s i b i l i t y . W e
t h a n k t h e f o l l o w i n g o r g a n i z a t i o n s f o r t h e i r d e d i c a t i o n t o s p r e a d i n g
t h e w o r d a n d m o b i l i z i n g c o m m u n i t y p a r t i c i p a t i o n : K e y z t o t h e
F u t u r e , M o t i v a t e d 2 H e l p O t h e r s , C o B i z R i c h m o n d , H e a l t h R i g h t 3 6 0 ,
R u b i c o n P r o g r a m s , Y o u n g W o m e n ’s F r e e d o m C e n t e r , B l a c k P a r e n t
R e s o u r c e C e n t e r , G e n e s i s C h u r c h , R i c h m o n d S e n i o r C e n t e r , F i r s t 5
(P i t t s b u r g & A n t i o c h C e n t e r s ), C o n t r a C o s t a F a m i l y J u s t i c e C e n t e r i n
D a n v i l l e , F I E R C E A d v o c a t e s , E a s t C o n t r a C o s t a C o m m u n i t y A l l i a n c e ,
T h e D e m o c r a t s o f R o s s m o o r , A n t i o c h H i g h S c h o o l B l a c k S t u d e n t
U n i o n a n d L i f t U p C o n t r a C o s t a .
0 2
W e a r e e s p e c i a l l y g r a t e f u l t o t h e k e y s t a k e h o l d e r s w h o s e l e a d e r s h i p ,
e x p e r t i s e , a n d d e e p c o m m i t m e n t t o B l a c k w e l l n e s s h e l p e d s h a p e a n d
i n n o v a t e t h i s m o d e l t h r o u g h i m p a c t f u l c o n v e r s a t i o n s :
A d i a m M e n g i s (B l a c k I n f a n t H e a l t h t e a m )1 .
B r a n d i B u r g e s s (B r e a s t F r i e n d s L a c t a t i o n )2 .
B r i t t a n y B r y a n t , D S W , L I S W -C P (S ) (A s s i s t a n t P r o f e s s o r o f C l i n i c a l
P s y c h i a t r y , U C S F J J B H /N F P P B )
3 .
C o n n i e R u s s e l l (P e o p l e W h o C a r e C h i l d r e n A s s o c i a t i o n )4 .
D e b b i e T o t h a n d H o l l y T i l l m a n (C h o i c e i n A g i n g )5 .
D e m n l u s J o h n s o n (R o c k e t s h i p P u b l i c S c h o o l s )6 .
D e n n i s h a M a r s h (P A A A C T – P a r e n t o f A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n
A c h i e v e m e n t C o l l a b o r a t i v e T e a m )
7 .
D o l o r e s M o o r e h e a d (W o m e n ’s C a n c e r R e s o u r c e C e n t e r )8 .
D r . L u c y O g b u -N w o b o d o (U C S F P s y c h i a t r y D e p a r t m e n t )9 .
D r . N a p o l e o n D a r g a n (F o u n d e r , Q u a l i t y O v e r Q u a n t i t y - P U S D /C C H S ;
B o a r d M e m b e r , C o n t r a C o s t a R e g i o n a l H e a l t h F o u n d a t i o n )
1 0 .
D r . S h a n t e l l e B r u m f i e l d (B e l i e v e I n W h a t Y o u D r e a m )1 1 .
P a s t o r E d w a r d H a r r i s (P a s t o r , A g a p e F e l l o w s h i p A M E Z i o n C h u r c h )1 2 .
E n r i q u e R a m i r e z (B l a c k I n f a n t H e a l t h t e a m )1 3 .
G i g i C r o w d e r (N A M I C o n t r a C o s t a a n d t h e 4 0 V o i c e s C a m p a i g n )1 4 .
J o n G r e e n (G r e e n T i e s )1 5 .
M a r l e n e C e b a l l o (W o m e n , I n f a n t s , a n d C h i l d r e n – C o n t r a C o s t a
H e a l t h )
1 6 .
M a r y T a y l o r (T h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n F r i e n d s C l u b o f R o s s m o o r )1 7 .
M i t c h e l l H o p s o n (S a n R a m o n V a l l e y D i v e r s i t y C o a l i t i o n )1 8 .
M o n i k k i a W h i t e (R o o t s C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h C e n t e r )1 9 .
N a t a l i e B e r b i c k (B l a c k I n f a n t H e a l t h t e a m )2 0 .
O d e s s a L e F r a n ç o i s (N A A C P E a s t C o u n t y )2 1 .
P a s t o r S h a n t e l l O w e n s (G e n e s i s C h u r c h )2 2 .
S h e r i n a C r i s w e l l (C e r t i f i e d B i r t h D o u l a , C e r t i f i e d L a c t a t i o n E d u c a t o r ,
a n d C r i s i s I n t e r v e n t i o n S p e c i a l i s t )
2 3 .
T i f f a n y M . S i m p s o n -C r u m p l e y (B l a c k I n f a n t H e a l t h t e a m )2 4 .
V e l m a W i l s o n (A n t i o c h U n i t e d S c h o o l D i s t r i c t )2 5 .
Y o u r c o u r a g e o u s a n d v i s i o n a r y c o n t r i b u t i o n s a r e t h e f o u n d a t i o n o f t h i s
w o r k . W e h o n o r y o u , a n d w e t h a n k y o u .
0 3
A c k n o w l e d g m e n t : A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c
W e l l n e s s & R e s o u r c e H u b S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e
T h i s p r o j e c t w o u l d n o t h a v e b e e n p o s s i b l e w i t h o u t t h e
c o l l e c t i v e b r i l l i a n c e , l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e , a n d d e e p d e d i c a t i o n o f
t h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s & R e s o u r c e H u b
S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e .
F r o m s h a p i n g t h e i n i t i a l v i s i o n t o g u i d i n g o u t r e a c h , s i t e
s e l e c t i o n , a n d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n s t r a t e g y , t h i s g r o u p h a s b e e n
t h e h e a r t o f t h e p r o c e s s . T h e i r l e a d e r s h i p g r o u n d e d t h e w o r k i n
c o m m u n i t y n e e d s , c u l t u r a l w i s d o m , a n d a c o m m i t m e n t t o
w e l l n e s s a n d e q u i t y f o r B l a c k C o n t r a C o s t a n s .
W e h o n o r a n d e x t e n d o u r d e e p e s t g r a t i t u d e t o t h e f o l l o w i n g
S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e m e m b e r s :
J a c q u e l i n e S m i t h
P h i l A r n o l d
A s h l e y G r e e n
T a y l o r S i m s
Z e l o n H a r r i s o n
S h e r y l L a n e
D e s i r a e H e r r o n
V a n e s s a B l u m
C h i n u e F i e l d s
P a t t Y o u n g
A l f o n z o E d w a r d s
R o h a n a M o o r e
M a r k M c G o w a n
Y o u r t i m e , t h o u g h t p a r t n e r s h i p , a n d u n w a v e r i n g b e l i e f i n t h e
v i s i o n o f t h e H u b h a v e s h a p e d t h i s i n i t i a t i v e a t e v e r y s t a g e .
B e c a u s e o f y o u r c o n t r i b u t i o n s , t h i s w o r k i s n o t o n l y m o r e
g r o u n d e d , b u t m o r e t r a n s f o r m a t i v e . T h a n k y o u f o r w a l k i n g w i t h
u s a n d f o r h e l p i n g t o b u i l d a m o d e l o f c a r e r o o t e d i n j u s t i c e ,
h e a l i n g , a n d c o m m u n i t y p o w e r .
Executive Summary – Page 6
Background & Justification – Page 15
Community Engagement & Needs Assessment – Page 22
Phased Implementation Strategy – Page 29
Conclusion: A Transformative Model for Black Health &
Economic Justice – Page 42
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T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Works Cited – Page 44
Appendix A: Case-Informed Funding Structures, Phased Implementation
Models, and Institutional Strategies - Page 30
Appendix B: Example Partner Criteria for Service Deployment - Page 52
Appendix C: Health Equity Measures and County Accountability Framework -
Page 62
Appendix D: Place-Based Equity Approach - Page 65
Appendix E: Introduction to the Listening Session Findings with Priority
Populations - Page 74
Appendix F: Survey Findings of the African American Holistic Wellness and
Resource Hub - Page 100
Appendix G: District-Based Approaches to the Hub - Page 142
Appendix H: Overview of the AAHWRH 2025 Community Town Hall Feedback -
Page 149
Appendix I: Countywide Racial Disparities in Contra Costa County - Page 161
Appendix J: Community Service Providers and Experts on What’s Needed for
the Hub - Page 170
Appendix K: Insights from Black Students and Parents in Antioch Unified
School District - Page 177
Appendix L: Governance Strategy for the African American Holistic Wellness
and Resource Hub (AAHWRH) - Page 182
Appendix M: Collaborative Structure for Implementation, Accountability, and
Equity Oversight - Page 194
Appendix N: Delegation of Responsibilities – Governance Strategy - Page 198
Appendix O: Economic Feasibility Report - Page 199
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T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
F o r g e n er a t i o n s , B l a c k c om m u n i t i e s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y h a v e f o u g h t f o r
j u s t i c e , h e al i n g , a n d se l f -d e t e rm i na t i o n —r e s i s t i n g a n t i-B l a c k r a c i s m a n d s t at e -
s a n c t i on e d n e g le c t t h a t h a s c omp o u nd e d g e n e r a t i on a l h a r m . Y e t , d ee p r a c i a l
d i s pa r i t i e s p e r s i s t —s h a p i n g ou t c o m e s i n h e a l t h , h o u s i n g , a n d e c on o m i c
s e c u ri t y . T h e s e i n eq u i t i e s a r e n o t n e w ; t h e y s t e m f r o m l o n g -s t an d i n g p ol ic i e s
t h a t h a v e u n d e r -r es o u r c e d a n d de s t a b i l i z ed B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s .
A b o l d , c o m m u n i t y -l e d a n d c o m m u n i ty-a c c o u n t a b l e r e s p o n s e is u r g e n t l y
r e q u i r e d—n o t m o re s t u d i e s , b u t i mm ed i a t e , s u s t a i n e d a ct i o n . T h e A f r i ca n
A m e r i c an H o l i s ti c W e l l n e s s an d R e so u r ce H ub is t h a t r e s p o n s e —pr o vi d i n g
c u l t u r a l l y r e s p o n s iv e c a re , e c o n o m i c e m p ow e r me n t , an d h ol i s t i c s u p p o rt s o
B l a c k r e s i d e n t s c a n a c c e s s t h e r e s o u r c e s a n d st a b i l i t y t o t h r i v e .
T h i s s t u d y , c o n d u c t e d b y C e re s P o l i c y R e s e a r c h i n c o l l a b o ra t i o n wi t h t h e
C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y O ff i c e o f R a ci a l E q u i t y a n d S o c i a l J u s t i c e (O R E S J ), b u i l d s
o n d e c a d e s o f B l a c k-l e d a d v o c a c y , p a i r e d wi t h r e c e nt c ou n t y i n v e s t m en t s a n d
r e s e ar c h o n r a c i a l i n e q u i t i e s .
T h e s t u d y a f f ir m s t h a t i m m e d i a t e a c t i on i s r e qu i r e d t o:
I m m e d i a t e l y e x p an d a n d cu l t u r al l y c o o rd i n at e s e r vi c e s f o r B l a c k r e s i d e n t s
—e s p e c i a ll y f o r B l ac k m e n , B l a c k y o u t h , a nd j u s t ic e -i m p a c t e d p o p u l a t i o n s .
1 .
S t r e n g t h en c o o r d i n at i o n b e t w e e n c o u n t y a g e n c ie s a n d B l a c k -l e d
o r ga n i z a t i o n s.
2 .
E s t a b l i s h a p h a s e d g o v e r n a n c e m o d e l b e g i n ni n g w i t h a M O U -b a s e d
o v e r s i g h t c o m m i t t e e , e v o l v i n g i n t o a h y b r id m o d e l wi t h a B l a c k -l e d f is c al
a g e n t a n d a d v i s o r y c o m m i t t e e , a n d ul t i m at e l y t r a n s i t i o n i n g i n t o a J o i n t
P o w e r s A u t h o r it y (J P A ) r o o t ed i n c o m m u ni t y o w n e r s h i p a n d r a ci a l e q ui t y .
3 .
T o mo v e f r o m p l a n n i n g t o f u l l i mp l e m e n t a t i o n , t h e A f r i ca n A m e ri c an H o l i s ti c
W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b F e a s i b i l i t y S t u d y S te e r i n g C o m m i t t e e m u s t
t r a n s i t i o n i n t o a n a c t i v e o v e r s i g h t b o d y . W i t h i n 9 0 d a y s , t h e S t e e r i n g
C o m m i tt e e s h o u l d f o r m a l l y b e co m e a T r a n s i t i o n a l O v e r s i g h t C o m mi t t ee
r e s p o n s i b l e f o r e n s u r i n g e q u i t a b l e f u nd i n g a l l o c a t i o n , e f f ic i e n t s e rv i c e
d e l i v e r y , a n d i n f r a s t r u c t u r e d ev e l o p m e n t f o r l o n g -te r m i m p a c t . T h e
C o m m i tt e e w i l l r e p or t q u a rt e r l y a n d s u p p o r t t h e a p p o i n t m e nt o f a n
Ex e c ut i v e D i r e c t o r .
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E x e c u t i v e S u m m a r y
0 7
Y e a r s o f u n d e r i n v e s t m e n t h a v e c r e a t e d
s e v e r e r a c i a l d i s p a r i t i e s i n C o n t r a C o s t a
C o u n t y . B l a c k r e s i d e n t s f a c e
d i s p r o p o r t i o n a t e l y h i g h e r r a t e s o f c h r o n i c
i l l n e s s , m a t e r n a l m o r t a l i t y , h o u s i n g
i n s t a b i l i t y , a n d e c o n o m i c p r e c a r i t y . W h i l e
s o m e c o u n t y s e r v i c e s e x i s t , t h e y a r e
f r a g m e n t e d , i n a c c e s s i b l e , c u l t u r a l l y u n s a f e ,
a n d t o o o f t e n p e r p e t u a t e a n t i -B l a c k h a r m .
T h i s s t u d y i s i n f o r m e d b y 4 ,0 7 4 c o m m u n i t y
s u r v e y r e s p o n s e s , 1 6 l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n s , a n d
s t a k e h o l d e r i n t e r v i e w s . I t a l s o b u i l d s u p o n
p a s t r e s e a r c h f r o m t h e O f f i c e o f R a c i a l E q u i t y
a n d S o c i a l J u s t i c e a n d C o n t r a C o s t a H e a l t h
S e r v i c e s .
W h y T h i s H u b i s N e e d e d
0 8
A l i g n m e n t w i t h E x i s t i n g C o u n t y I n i t i a t i v e s
T h e H u b a l i g n s w i t h o n g o i n g c o u n t y a n d s t a t e -l e v e l e f f o r t s t o
r e d u c e r a c i a l d i s p a r i t i e s :
Q u a l i t y I m p r o v e m e n t a n d H e a l t h E q u i t y C o m m i t t e e (Q I H E C )
w i t h i n C o n t r a C o s t a H e a l t h S e r v i c e s : T h i s i s i n i t i a t i v e w a s c r e a t e d
w i t h t h e i n t e n t t o u n d e r s t a n d a n d p r i o r i t i z i n g r a c i a l e q u i t y i n
m e n t a l h e a l t h a c c e s s a n d c r i s i s r e s p o n s e f o r t h e c o u n t y ’s m o s t
i m p a c t e d r e s i d e n t s .
S t a t e -L e v e l E q u i t y I n i t i a t i v e s : S t a t e -l e v e l e q u i t y e f f o r t s i n
C a l i f o r n i a a r e a d v a n c i n g h e a l t h a n d s o c i a l s e r v i c e s t o a d d r e s s
l o n g -s t a n d i n g d i s p a r i t i e s a f f e c t i n g B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s . T h e
e x p a n s i o n o f M e d i -C a l b e n e f i t s i n c l u d e s i n i t i a t i v e s s u c h a s t h e
F o s t e r Y o u t h C a r v e -I n , w h i c h a i m s t o i m p r o v e h e a l t h c a r e a c c e s s
f o r B l a c k f o s t e r y o u t h , w h o a r e d i s p r o p o r t i o n a t e l y r e p r e s e n t e d i n
t h e c h i l d w e l f a r e s y s t e m . A d d i t i o n a l l y , t h e D u a l S p e c i a l N e e d s
P l a n (D -S N P ) w i l l e n h a n c e c o o r d i n a t e d c a r e f o r B l a c k e l d e r s a n d
l o w -i n c o m e i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h d i s a b i l i t i e s b y i n t e g r a t i n g M e d i c a i d
a n d M e d i c a r e s e r v i c e s . T h e P e r i n a t a l E q u i t y I n i t i a t i v e (P E I ) i s
a n o t h e r c r i t i c a l s t a t e w i d e e f f o r t d e s i g n e d t o i m p r o v e B l a c k
m a t e r n a l a n d i n f a n t h e a l t h o u t c o m e s b y e x p a n d i n g a c c e s s t o
c u l t u r a l l y r e s p o n s i v e s e r v i c e s s u c h a s B l a c k -c e n t e r e d d o u l a
p r o g r a m s , m a t e r n a l h e a l t h p e e r g r o u p s , a n d e a r l y c h i l d h o o d
w e l l n e s s i n i t i a t i v e s . F u r t h e r m o r e , C a l i f o r n i a i s i n v e s t i n g i n t r a u m a -
i n f o r m e d r e e n t r y s u p p o r t t o p r o v i d e j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s
w i t h e s s e n t i a l h e a l t h , h o u s i n g , a n d e c o n o m i c r e s o u r c e s , e n s u r i n g
t h e y r e c e i v e t h e c a r e a n d s t a b i l i t y n e e d e d f o r s u c c e s s f u l
r e i n t e g r a t i o n . T h e s e i n i t i a t i v e s r e f l e c t t h e s t a t e 's c o m m i t m e n t t o
a d v a n c i n g r a c i a l h e a l t h e q u i t y t h r o u g h t a r g e t e d , d a t a -d r i v e n
i n t e r v e n t i o n s .
B y i n t e g r a t i n g t h e H u b i n t o t h e s e i n i t i a t i v e s , C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y
c a n l e v e r a g e e x i s t i n g f u n d i n g p a t h w a y s a n d i n f r a s t r u c t u r e r a t h e r
t h a n d u p l i c a t i n g e f f o r t s .
0 9
O r i g i n a l l y c o n v e n e d f o r f e a s i b i l i t y p l a n n i n g , t h e S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e
m u s t n o w s h i f t i n t o a n i m p l e m e n t a t i o n a n d o v e r s i g h t r o l e .
I t s r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s w i l l i n c l u d e :
S e r v i c e D e p l o y m e n t : A d v i s e t h e c o o r d i n a t i o n o f r a p i d m o b i l i z a t i o n
o f h e a l t h , h o u s i n g , a n d e c o n o m i c s e r v i c e s .
F u n d i n g O v e r s i g h t : A d v i s e t h e a l l o c a t i o n o f r e s o u r c e s e q u i t a b l y a n d
e n s u r i n g s u s t a i n a b i l i t y .
G o v e r n a n c e P l a n n i n g : P r e p a r i n g f o r t h e t r a n s i t i o n t o a J o i n t P o w e r s
A u t h o r i t y (J P A ) t o m a n a g e l o n g -t e r m o p e r a t i o n s .
T h e O v e r s i g h t C o m m i t t e e w i l l u s e p u b l i c d a s h b o a r d s , q u a r t e r l y r e p o r t s ,
a n d K P I s t o p r o m o t e t r a n s p a r e n c y a n d t r a c k p r o g r e s s t o w a r d r a c i a l
e q u i t y o u t c o m e s .
I m m e d i a t e I m p l e m e n t a t i o n : E x p a n d i n g t h e S t e e r i n g
C o m m i t t e e ’s S c o p e
1 0
T h e H u b ’s o v e r a l l i n t e n t i o n i s n o t t o d u p l i c a t e e x i s t i n g s e r v i c e s b u t t o
e s t a b l i s h m e c h a n i s m s f o r c o o r d i n a t i n g t h e m t o p r o v i d e s e a m l e s s , c u l t u r a l l y
c o m p e t e n t c a r e . T h i s i n c l u d e s d e v e l o p i n g b o t h a n e x t e r n a l r e f e r r a l p r o c e s s
a n d a n i n t r a -r e f e r r a l s y s t e m t o f a c i l i t a t e i m m e d i a t e w r a p -a r o u n d s u p p o r t .
A d d i t i o n a l l y , c o n s i d e r a t i o n w i l l b e g i v e n t o w h e t h e r s e r v i c e s w i l l o p e r a t e
s o l e l y o n a d r o p -i n b a s i s o r a s a c o m b i n a t i o n o f s c h e d u l e d a n d d r o p -i n
s u p p o r t .
K e y a c t i o n s o v e r t h e n e x t s i x t o n i n e m o n t h s i n c l u d e :
· E x p a n d i n g R e q u e s t s f o r P r o p o s a l s (R F P s ) f r o m t h e m o s t r e c e n t c a l l f o r
H o l i s t i c H e a l t h S e r v i c e s i n S e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 4 t o p r o v i d e l o n g -t e r m f u n d i n g t o
B l a c k -l e d o r g a n i z a t i o n s .
D e p l o y i n g m u l t i -d i s c i p l i n a r y m o b i l e t e a m s f o r h e a l t h , h o u s i n g , a n d
e c o n o m i c s u p p o r t i n h i g h -n e e d a r e a s .
E m b e d d i n g c o u n t y s t a f f i n g a n d r e s o u r c e s w i t h i n t h e H u b ’s o p e r a t i o n a l
s t r u c t u r e .
S e r v i c e P a r t n e r s S h o u l d :
B e B l a c k -l e d (d e f i n e d a s o r g a n i z a t i o n s w i t h a t l e a s t 5 1 % o f l e a d e r s h i p ,
b o a r d , o r g o v e r n i n g m e m b e r s i d e n t i f y i n g a s B l a c k a n d w i t h c o r e
p r o g r a m s d e v e l o p e d b y a n d f o r B l a c k r e s i d e n t s o f C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y )
D e m o n s t r a t e c u l t u r a l c o m p e t e n c e a n d c o m m u n i t y t r u s t
O f f e r w r a p a r o u n d s e r v i c e s (m e n t a l h e a l t h , m a t e r n a l c a r e , h o u s i n g , e t c .)
E m p l o y s t a f f w i t h l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e (f o r m e r l y i n c a r c e r a t e d , e t c .)
P r i o r i t i z e m e n t o r s h i p , l e a d e r s h i p d e v e l o p m e n t , a n d f a i r c o m p e n s a t i o n
T h i s d u a l -t r a c k a p p r o a c h a l l o w s s e r v i c e s t o l a u n c h i m m e d i a t e l y w h i l e l a y i n g
t h e g r o u n d w o r k f o r a p e r m a n e n t g o v e r n a n c e s t r u c t u r e .
M o b i l i z i n g C o u n t y A g e n c i e s & B l a c k -L e d P a r t n e r s h i p s
1 1
G o v e r n a n c e w i l l e v o l v e t h r o u g h a p h a s e d a p p r o a c h , b e g i n n i n g w i t h M O U -
b a s e d c o l l a b o r a t i o n , t r a n s i t i o n i n g t o a h y b r i d f i s c a l a g e n t + a d v i s o r y
m o d e l , a n d e v e n t u a l l y t o a J o i n t P o w e r s A u t h o r i t y (J P A ) a s t r u s t a n d
r e a d i n e s s a r e e s t a b l i s h e d .
T h i s w i l l e n c o u r a g e :
S u s t a i n e d f u n d i n g t h r o u g h p u b l i c i n v e s t m e n t s a n d p h i l a n t h r o p i c
c o n t r i b u t i o n s .
I n t e r a g e n c y c o o r d i n a t i o n t o i n t e g r a t e s e r v i c e s e f f e c t i v e l y .
P a r t i c i p a t o r y b u d g e t i n g t o g u a r a n t e e c o m m u n i t y o v e r s i g h t .
W h i l e t h e J P A i s b e i n g f o r m a l i z e d , t h e S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e w i l l c o n t i n u e
o v e r s e e i n g i m p l e m e n t a t i o n t o f a c i l i t a t e a s m o o t h t r a n s i t i o n w i t h o u t
s e r v i c e d i s r u p t i o n s . A d d i t i o n a l l y , i m p l e m e n t a t i o n w i l l b e o r g a n i z e d
t h r o u g h s u b r e g i o n a l s e r v i c e z o n e s , p r i o r i t i z i n g E a s t C o u n t y a s t h e l a u n c h
s i t e b a s e d o n p o p u l a t i o n d a t a , c o m m u n i t y n e e d , a n d e x i s t i n g B l a c k -l e d
m o m e n t u m .
L o n g -T e r m S u s t a i n a b i l i t y : E s t a b l i s h i n g a S u s t a i n a b l e
G o v e r n a n c e S t r u c t u r e
W h i l e m o b i l e t e a m s p r o v i d e i m m e d i a t e o u t r e a c h , C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y
m u s t s e l e c t a n d e s t a b l i s h a p e r m a n e n t H u b f a c i l i t y w i t h i n 1 2 t o 1 8
m o n t h s .
T h e H u b w i l l s e r v e a s a c e n t r a l i z e d s p a c e f o r h o l i s t i c w e l l n e s s ,
e c o n o m i c s u p p o r t , a n d B l a c k -l e d c o m m u n i t y p r o g r a m m i n g .
P o t e n t i a l s i t e s i n c l u d e :
1 6 5 0 C a v a l l o i n A n t i o c h (C o u n t y -o w n e d p r o p e r t y , A s s e t #6 1 3 ))
O t h e r s t r a t e g i c a l l y l o c a t e d c o u n t y -o w n e d f a c i l i t i e s t o m a x i m i z e
a c c e s s i b i l i t y
4 5 4 9 D e l t a F a i r B l v d , A n t i o c h , C A (S e c o n d a r y O p t i o n )
P i t t s b u r g H e a l t h C e n t e r (C o n t i n g e n t o n f r e e s p a c e a v a i l a b i l i t y )
A n t i o c h H e a l t h C e n t e r (I f e x p a n s i o n s p a c e i s p e r m i t t e d )
A p e r m a n e n t H u b c r e a t e s s t a b i l i t y , s t r e n g t h e n s c o m m u n i t y t r u s t , a n d
e x p a n d s a c c e s s b y c o -l o c a t i n g e s s e n t i a l s e r v i c e s i n o n e s p a c e . B y
b r i n g i n g h e a l t h c a r e , e c o n o m i c s u p p o r t , a n d h o l i s t i c w e l l n e s s u n d e r
o n e r o o f , t h e H u b m a k e s i t e a s i e r f o r B l a c k r e s i d e n t s t o r e c e i v e
i n t e g r a t e d , c u l t u r a l l y r e s p o n s i v e c a r e w i t h o u t n a v i g a t i n g m u l t i p l e
d i s c o n n e c t e d s y s t e m s .
1 2
B u i l d i n g P e r m a n e n t I n f r a s t r u c t u r e :
S e c u r i n g a H u b L o c a t i o n
1 3
T h e H u b w i l l f o l l o w a p h a s e d s e r v i c e a p p r o a c h t h a t b l e n d s m o b i l e
d e p l o y m e n t w i t h s e m i -p e r m a n e n t s a t e l l i t e s p a c e s t o a c c e l e r a t e s e r v i c e
d e l i v e r y w h i l e b u i l d i n g t o w a r d p e r m a n e n t i n f r a s t r u c t u r e .
P h a s e 1 : M o b i l e & T e m p o r a r y S e r v i c e L o c a t i o n s
P r e v e n t i v e H e a l t h S c r e e n i n g s (d i a b e t e s , h y p e r t e n s i o n ,
v a c c i n a t i o n s )
D r o p -i n B e h a v i o r a l H e a l t h C o u n s e l i n g (t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d c a r e ,
c r i s i s r e s p o n s e )
M a t e r n a l H e a l t h O u t r e a c h (p r e n a t a l & p o s t n a t a l c a r e , d o u l a
s e r v i c e s )
N a l o x o n e D i s t r i b u t i o n & S u b s t a n c e R e c o v e r y S u p p o r t
H o u s i n g N a v i g a t i o n P o p -U p s (r e n t a l a s s i s t a n c e , e v i c t i o n
p r e v e n t i o n )
E c o n o m i c & W o r k f o r c e D e v e l o p m e n t (j o b f a i r s , f i n a n c i a l l i t e r a c y
w o r k s h o p s )
C u l t u r a l & H e a l i n g S p a c e s (a r t t h e r a p y , c o m m u n i t y h e a l i n g
c i r c l e s )
S e r v i c e D e l i v e r y M o d e l : M o b i l e , T e m p o r a r y , a n d F u l l -
S c a l e S e r v i c e s
P h a s e 2 : F u l l -S c a l e F a c i l i t y S e r v i c e s
C o m p r e h e n s i v e B e h a v i o r a l H e a l t h C l i n i c s (t h e r a p y , p s y c h i a t r i c
c a r e , a d d i c t i o n r e c o v e r y )
C h r o n i c D i s e a s e M a n a g e m e n t (d i a b e t e s , h y p e r t e n s i o n , m a t e r n a l
h e a l t h )
I n t e g r a t e d P r i m a r y C a r e (h e a l t h c h e c k -u p s , i m m u n i z a t i o n s ,
s p e c i a l i s t c a r e )
Y o u t h & F a m i l y S e r v i c e s (s a f e r e c r e a t i o n a l s p a c e s , c h i l d
d e v e l o p m e n t p r o g r a m s )
W o r k f o r c e D e v e l o p m e n t H u b s (v o c a t i o n a l t r a i n i n g , e n t r e p r e n e u r
s u p p o r t )
C u l t u r a l & C o m m u n i t y H e a l i n g S p a c e s (s t o r y t e l l i n g , w e l l n e s s
c i r c l e s , t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d t h e r a p y )
B y s t r u c t u r i n g s e r v i c e s i n p h a s e s , t h e H u b c a n p r o v i d e i m m e d i a t e
r e l i e f w h i l e e n s u r i n g l o n g -t e r m i n v e s t m e n t i n s u s t a i n a b l e ,
c o m m u n i t y -l e d p r o g r a m m i n g .
T h e T i m e f o r A c t i o n I s N o w
T h i s s t u d y c o n f i r m s w h a t B l a c k r e s i d e n t s , s e r v i c e p r o v i d e r s , a n d
a d v o c a t e s h a v e l o n g c a l l e d f o r : C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y m u s t a c t
i m m e d i a t e l y .
E x p a n d t h e S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e ’s a u t h o r i t y t o o v e r s e e
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n a n d f u n d i n g a l l o c a t i o n u n t i l t h e p e r m a n e n t
H u b i s s e c u r e d a n d o p e r a t i n g .
1 .
M o b i l i z e c o u n t y a g e n c i e s a n d B l a c k -l e d o r g a n i z a t i o n s t o
c o o r d i n a t e s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y .
2 .
D e p l o y m o b i l e a n d t e m p o r a r y s e r v i c e s n o w w h i l e s e c u r i n g a
p e r m a n e n t H u b l o c a t i o n .
3 .
T r a n s i t i o n g o v e r n a n c e t o a J P A t o s e c u r e f u n d i n g , o v e r s i g h t , a n d
l o n g -t e r m s u s t a i n a b i l i t y .
4 .
B y i n v e s t i n g i n t h e H u b t o d a y , C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y c a n s e t a
n a t i o n a l p r e c e d e n t f o r h o w t o e l i m i n a t e r a c i a l h e a l t h d i s p a r i t i e s ,
s t a b i l i z e B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s , a n d a d v a n c e e c o n o m i c j u s t i c e . T h e
H u b i s n o t j u s t a p o l i c y r e c o m m e n d a t i o n —i t i s a m o r a l i m p e r a t i v e ,
b o r n o f c o m m u n i t y g r i e f a n d v i s i o n , a n d m u s t b e i m p l e m e n t e d
n o w t o r e v e r s e g e n e r a t i o n s o f h a r m .
1 4
c o n c L u s i o n
1 5
B l a c k r e s i d e n t s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y f a c e s t r u c t u r a l a n d s y s t e m i c
b a r r i e r s i n h e a l t h , h o u s i n g , e c o n o m i c s e c u r i t y , a n d c r i m i n a l j u s t i c e ,
r e s u l t i n g i n d i s p r o p o r t i o n a t e d i s p a r i t i e s t h a t c o n t i n u e t o d e e p e n
g e n e r a t i o n a l i n e q u i t i e s . T h e s e d i s p a r i t i e s a r e n o t i n c i d e n t a l b u t t h e
p r o d u c t o f a n t i -B l a c k p o l i c i e s , d i s i n v e s t m e n t , a n d g e n e r a t i o n a l t r a u m a
p e r p e t u a t e d t h r o u g h l o c a l s y s t e m s , i n c l u d i n g h e a l t h c a r e , h o u s i n g ,
e d u c a t i o n , a n d l a w e n f o r c e m e n t . T h e s e f i n d i n g s a l s o i n f o r m a
s u b r e g i o n a l i m p l e m e n t a t i o n s t r a t e g y a n d s u p p o r t a p h a s e d g o v e r n a n c e
m o d e l g r o u n d e d i n c o m m u n i t y t r u s t a n d B l a c k l e a d e r s h i p .
1 . S y s t e m i c C h a l l e n g e s F a c i n g B l a c k C o m m u n i t i e s i n
C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y
B a c k g r o u n d & J u s t i f i c a t i o n
B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y e x p e r i e n c e s o m e o f t h e
w o r s t h e a l t h o u t c o m e s i n t h e s t a t e , c o m p o u n d e d b y s t r u c t u r a l r a c i s m
i n h e a l t h c a r e a c c e s s , p r o v i d e r b i a s , a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l i n j u s t i c e .
B l a c k m a t e r n a l a n d i n f a n t h e a l t h d i s p a r i t i e s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y
a r e a m o n g t h e h i g h e s t i n t h e s t a t e . B l a c k m a t e r n a l m o r t a l i t y r a t e s
a r e t h r e e t o f o u r t i m e s h i g h e r t h a n t h o s e o f w h i t e w o m e n , d r i v e n b y
r a c i s m i n m e d i c a l d e c i s i o n -m a k i n g , l a c k o f c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t
c a r e , a n d l i m i t e d a c c e s s t o B l a c k m a t e r n a l h e a l t h p r o f e s s i o n a l s
(M i t c h e m , 2 0 0 7 ; A f u a , 2 0 0 0 ). A d d i t i o n a l l y , b e t w e e n 2 0 1 4 a n d 2 0 1 7 ,
B l a c k p e r i n a t a l h e a l t h d i s p a r i t i e s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y i n c l u d e d
s i g n i f i c a n t l y h i g h e r r a t e s o f f e t a l d e a t h s (1 1 .3 %), i n f a n t d e a t h s (9 .4 %),
p r e m a t u r e b i r t h s (1 0 .5 %), l o w b i r t h w e i g h t (9 .8 %), a n d s e v e r e
m a t e r n a l m o r b i d i t i e s (3 1 1 .8 p e r 1 0 ,0 0 0 d e l i v e r y h o s p i t a l i z a t i o n s ).
T h e s e r a t e s w e r e t w o t o t h r e e t i m e s h i g h e r t h a n t h o s e o f w h i t e
w o m e n o f r e p r o d u c t i v e a g e d u r i n g t h e s a m e p e r i o d (S o u r c e : C o n t r a
C o s t a C o u n t y P e r i n a t a l E q u i t y I n i t i a t i v e ). T h e s e d i s p a r i t i e s h i g h l i g h t
t h e u r g e n t n e e d f o r c u l t u r a l l y r e s p o n s i v e m a t e r n a l a n d i n f a n t h e a l t h
c a r e t a i l o r e d t o B l a c k f a m i l i e s .
1 .1 H e a l t h D i s p a r i t i e s & B a r r i e r s t o C a r e
W h y a B l a c k -L e d W e l l n e s s H u b I s U r g e n t l y N e e d e d
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C h r o n i c i l l n e s s r a t e s (d i a b e t e s , h y p e r t e n s i o n , c a r d i o v a s c u l a r d i s e a s e )
r e m a i n s i g n i f i c a n t l y h i g h e r i n B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s , e x a c e r b a t e d b y
f o o d a p a r t h e i d , e n v i r o n m e n t a l t o x i n s , a n d s t r e s s f r o m r a c i a l
d i s c r i m i n a t i o n (H i l l , 2 0 1 6 ).
M e n t a l h e a l t h s e r v i c e s r e m a i n i n a c c e s s i b l e , w i t h B l a c k r e s i d e n t s
e x p e r i e n c i n g h i g h e r r a t e s o f u n t r e a t e d P T S D , d e p r e s s i o n , a n d a n x i e t y
d u e t o r a c i a l t r a u m a a n d s y s t e m i c m e d i c a l n e g l e c t (A k b a r , 1 9 9 5 ;
B r o w n & K e i t h , 2 0 0 3 ).
I n s t i t u t i o n a l d i s t r u s t o f m e d i c a l s y s t e m s , f u e l e d b y h i s t o r i c a l a b u s e s
(e .g ., t h e T u s k e g e e E x p e r i m e n t ), c o n t i n u e s t o p r e v e n t B l a c k r e s i d e n t s
f r o m a c c e s s i n g h e a l t h c a r e s e r v i c e s (B r u c e & H a w k i n s , 2 0 0 5 ).
B l a c k r e s i d e n t s s h a r e d t h a t m a n y c o u n t y -o p e r a t e d c l i n i c s f e e l
c u l t u r a l l y u n s a f e o r j u d g m e n t a l , l e a d i n g t h e m t o a v o i d s e r v i c e s e v e n
w h e n i n c r i s i s . T h i s d i s t r u s t m u s t b e a d d r e s s e d t h r o u g h B l a c k -l e d
a n d c u l t u r a l l y g r o u n d e d a l t e r n a t i v e s .
C o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s e m p h a s i z e d t h e n e e d f o r a c c e s s t o n o n -
W e s t e r n h e a l i n g m o d a l i t i e s , s u c h a s s o u n d t h e r a p y , a n c e s t o r
r e v e r e n c e , a n d s p i r i t u a l h e a l t h —p r a c t i c e s t h a t r e m a i n u n r e c o g n i z e d
i n t r a d i t i o n a l h e a l t h c a r e s y s t e m s .
T o a d d r e s s t h e s e d i s p a r i t i e s , t h e H u b w i l l o f f e r c u l t u r a l l y -a f f i r m i n g
h e a l t h m o d e l s t o i n c r e a s e s e r v i c e u t i l i z a t i o n a n d b u i l d c o m m u n i t y t r u s t .
T h e s e m o d e l s i n c l u d e B l a c k -l e d t h e r a p y , c o m m u n i t y h e a l i n g c i r c l e s , a n d
t r a d i t i o n a l A f r i c a n h e r b a l m e d i c i n e , a l l g r o u n d e d i n h o l i s t i c , h e a l i n g -
c e n t e r e d c a r e . I n i t i a l m o b i l e w e l l n e s s t e a m s a n d p o p -u p s e r v i c e s w i l l
f o c u s o n h i g h n e e d a r e a s , p a r t n e r i n g w i t h B l a c k -l e d a n d f a i t h -b a s e d
o r g a n i z a t i o n s t o d e l i v e r t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d , c u l t u r a l l y r o o t e d s e r v i c e s .
1 .2 H o u s i n g I n s t a b i l i t y & D i s p l a c e m e n t
H o u s i n g i n s t a b i l i t y a n d d i s p l a c e m e n t a r e a c t i v e f o r m s o f r a c i a l v i o l e n c e
a g a i n s t B l a c k r e s i d e n t s , d r i v e n b y r i s i n g r e n t s , e v i c t i o n s , a n d p o l i c i e s
t h a t f a i l t o p r o t e c t l o n g -t i m e c o m m u n i t i e s .
O v e r 3 0 % o f B l a c k r e n t e r s s p e n d m o r e t h a n h a l f t h e i r i n c o m e o n
r e n t , m a k i n g t h e m h i g h l y v u l n e r a b l e t o e v i c t i o n a n d d i s p l a c e m e n t
(R e e d , 2 0 1 0 )
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B l a c k r e s i d e n t s c o m p r i s e 1 2 % o f t h e u n h o u s e d p o p u l a t i o n b u t o n l y
6 % o f t h e t o t a l p o p u l a t i o n .
G e n t r i f i c a t i o n h a s f o r c e d l o n g t i m e B l a c k r e s i d e n t s o u t o f C o n t r a
C o s t a C o u n t y , s e v e r i n g c u l t u r a l t i e s a n d l e a v i n g m a n y w i t h o u t a c c e s s
t o f a m i l i a r c o m m u n i t y n e t w o r k s o r r e s o u r c e s (T r e a d w e l l & X a n t h o s ,
2 0 1 6 ).
A s p a r t o f a h o l i s t i c a p p r o a c h t o c o m m u n i t y s t a b i l i z a t i o n , t h e H u b w i l l
p r o v i d e e v i c t i o n p r e v e n t i o n s e r v i c e s , t e n a n t a d v o c a c y , a n d t r a n s i t i o n a l
h o u s i n g s u p p o r t . T h e s e s e r v i c e s s h o u l d b e c o o r d i n a t e d t h r o u g h f o r m a l
p a r t n e r s h i p s —e s t a b l i s h e d v i a M e m o r a n d a o f U n d e r s t a n d i n g (M O U s )—
w i t h c i t y a g e n c i e s , h o u s i n g a d v o c a t e s , a n d l e g a l s e r v i c e p r o v i d e r s .
1 .3 E c o n o m i c I n e q u i t i e s & E m p l o y m e n t B a r r i e r s
B l a c k w o r k e r s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y e x p e r i e n c e h i g h e r u n e m p l o y m e n t
r a t e s , o v e r r e p r e s e n t a t i o n i n l o w -w a g e j o b s , a n d s y s t e m i c o b s t a c l e s t o
w e a l t h -b u i l d i n g .
B l a c k -o w n e d b u s i n e s s e s r e m a i n u n d e r f u n d e d , w i t h f e w e r
o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r g r a n t s , c a p i t a l i n v e s t m e n t , a n d g o v e r n m e n t
c o n t r a c t s (R e e d , 2 0 1 0 ).
B a r r i e r s t o f i n a n c i a l l i t e r a c y p e r s i s t , l i m i t i n g e c o n o m i c m o b i l i t y a n d
a c c e s s t o h o m e o w n e r s h i p (B u t l e r -D e r g e , 2 0 1 0 ).
F o r m e r l y i n c a r c e r a t e d B l a c k r e s i d e n t s f a c e a d d i t i o n a l e m p l o y m e n t
d i s c r i m i n a t i o n , c r e a t i n g c y c l e s o f e c o n o m i c i n s t a b i l i t y (B r u c e &
H a w k i n s , 2 0 0 5 ).
T o b r e a k g e n e r a t i o n a l c y c l e s o f e c o n o m i c d i s e n f r a n c h i s e m e n t , t h e H u b
w i l l p r o v i d e c u l t u r a l l y r e l e v a n t f i n a n c i a l e d u c a t i o n , p r o m o t e c o o p e r a t i v e
e c o n o m i c s , a n d o f f e r w o r k f o r c e d e v e l o p m e n t a n d t a r g e t e d
e n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p s u p p o r t f o r B l a c k r e s i d e n t s . T h e H u b w i l l a l s o s e r v e a s
a w o r k f o r c e d e v e l o p m e n t s i t e b y h i r i n g B l a c k t h e r a p i s t s , c a s e m a n a g e r s ,
a n d d o u l a s , a n d c r e a t i n g l e a d e r s h i p p i p e l i n e s t h r o u g h p a r t n e r s h i p s w i t h
c o m m u n i t y c o l l e g e s a n d c o m m u n i t y -b a s e d o r g a n i z a t i o n s .
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T h e r e c e n t A n t i o c h P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t t e x t i n g s c a n d a l o f 2 0 2 3 h a s
e x p o s e d b r o a d e r p a t t e r n s o f p o l i c e m i s c o n d u c t , u n c o n s t i t u t i o n a l
p o l i c i n g p r a c t i c e s , a n d c i v i l r i g h t s v i o l a t i o n s , r e a f f i r m i n g l o n g -s t a n d i n g
c a l l s f r o m c o m m u n i t y a d v o c a t e s t o a d d r e s s s y s t e m i c i n e q u i t i e s i n l a w
e n f o r c e m e n t . T h e s e d i s p a r i t i e s e x t e n d b e y o n d p o l i c i n g a n d i m p a c t
m u l t i p l e a s p e c t s o f l i f e f o r B l a c k r e s i d e n t s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y ,
i n c l u d i n g e d u c a t i o n , e c o n o m i c s t a b i l i t y , a n d h e a l t h c a r e a c c e s s .
B l a c k y o u t h a r e d i s p r o p o r t i o n a t e l y d i s c i p l i n e d i n s c h o o l s , i n c l u d i n g
h i g h e r s u s p e n s i o n a n d e x p u l s i o n r a t e s , w h i c h i n c r e a s e s t h e i r r i s k o f
j u s t i c e i n v o l v e m e n t i n s t e a d o f c o n n e c t i n g t h e m t o a c a d e m i c a n d
b e h a v i o r a l s u p p o r t (B r o w n & K e i t h , 2 0 0 3 ).
J u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d B l a c k r e s i d e n t s f a c e s y s t e m i c b a r r i e r s t o r e e n t r y ,
i n c l u d i n g t h e d e n i a l o f h o u s i n g , j o b o p p o r t u n i t i e s , a n d m e n t a l h e a l t h
c a r e —p e r p e t u a t i n g t h e v e r y c o n d i t i o n s t h a t l e d t o i n c a r c e r a t i o n .
T h e o p i o i d c r i s i s h a s d i s p r o p o r t i o n a t e l y a f f e c t e d B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s ,
y e t c u l t u r a l l y r e s p o n s i v e h a r m r e d u c t i o n a n d t r e a t m e n t p r o g r a m s
r e m a i n i n s u f f i c i e n t (M i t c h e m & T o w n e s , 2 0 1 3 ).
T h e A n t i o c h P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t ’s r a c i s t t e x t s c a n d a l i s n o t a n o u t l i e r
b u t a r e f l e c t i o n o f w i d e s p r e a d a n t i -B l a c k n e s s e m b e d d e d i n l o c a l
e n f o r c e m e n t p r a c t i c e s . T h i s h a s f u e l e d t r a u m a a n d m i s t r u s t a c r o s s
g e n e r a t i o n s .
T o a d d r e s s t h e s e h a r m s , t h e H u b w i l l p r o v i d e c o m m u n i t y -c e n t e r e d
r e e n t r y s u p p o r t , j o b p l a c e m e n t , a n d m e n t a l h e a l t h s e r v i c e s t a i l o r e d t o
t h e n e e d s o f B l a c k r e s i d e n t s . T h e s e s e r v i c e s a r e d e s i g n e d t o d i s r u p t
c y c l e s o f c r i m i n a l i z a t i o n , p r o m o t e l o n g -t e r m h e a l i n g , a n d b u i l d a n
i n f r a s t r u c t u r e o f c a r e g r o u n d e d i n B l a c k a u t o n o m y , s a f e t y , a n d t r u s t .
R e f e r r a l s y s t e m s f o r j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s w i l l b e i n t e g r a t e d i n t o
s u b r e g i o n a l p l a n n i n g , e n s u r i n g a c c e s s t o w r a p a r o u n d s e r v i c e s t h r o u g h
c o o r d i n a t e d p r o v i d e r n e t w o r k s a n d s h a r e d e v a l u a t i o n t o o l s .
1 .4 C r i m i n a l i z a t i o n & S y s t e m i c R a c i s m i n L a w E n f o r c e m e n t
2 .1 A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n F o l k H e a l i n g &
T r a d i t i o n a l M e d i c i n e
H i s t o r i c a l l y , B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s h a v e r e l i e d o n
a n c e s t r a l h e a l i n g p r a c t i c e s , s p i r i t u a l m e d i c i n e , a n d
c o m m u n i t y -b a s e d i n t e r v e n t i o n s t o s u s t a i n t h e i r
w e l l -b e i n g . S c h o l a r s h i g h l i g h t h o w f o l k h e a l i n g h a s
r e m a i n e d a c e n t r a l a s p e c t o f B l a c k r e s i l i e n c e :
M i t c h e m (2 0 0 7 ) e m p h a s i z e s t h e c o n t i n u i t y o f
h e r b a l m e d i c i n e , f a i t h -b a s e d h e a l i n g , a n d
i n t e r g e n e r a t i o n a l h e a l t h p r a c t i c e s .
A f u a (2 0 0 0 ) d i s c u s s e s w o m b w e l l n e s s , s p i r i t u a l
b a t h s , a n d d e t o x p r a c t i c e s a s e s s e n t i a l e l e m e n t s
o f B l a c k m a t e r n a l h e a l t h i n t e r v e n t i o n s .
A f r i k a (1 9 9 4 ) a r g u e s t h a t A f r i c a n h e a l t h s h o u l d
b e a p p r o a c h e d f r o m a c u l t u r a l l y r e l e v a n t
p e r s p e c t i v e , i n t e g r a t i n g s o u n d t h e r a p y , f o o d
s o v e r e i g n t y , a n d p l a n t m e d i c i n e i n t o w e l l n e s s
m o d e l s .
T h e s e s t u d i e s s u p p o r t t h e i n t e g r a t i o n o f h e r b a l
m e d i c i n e , s o u n d h e a l i n g , a n d A f r o c e n t r i c w e l l n e s s
f r a m e w o r k s i n t o t h e H u b ’s s e r v i c e m o d e l . T h e s e
a p p r o a c h e s w i l l h e l p s h a p e t h e H u b ’s e v o l v i n g
i d e n t i t y —p o t e n t i a l l y r e b r a n d e d a s t h e B l a c k
W e l l n e s s N e t w o r k —t o r e f l e c t a d e c e n t r a l i z e d ,
s p i r i t u a l l y g r o u n d e d m o d e l o f c a r e c o -d e s i g n e d
w i t h t h e c o m m u n i t y .
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2 . L i t e r a t u r e R e v i e w :
H i s t o r i c a l & T h e o r e t i c a l F o u n d a t i o n s
2 0
S t r u c t u r a l r a c i s m h a s p r o f o u n d p s y c h o l o g i c a l e f f e c t s o n B l a c k
c o m m u n i t i e s , n e c e s s i t a t i n g c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t t h e r a p e u t i c
i n t e r v e n t i o n s (A k b a r , 1 9 9 5 ; B r o w n & K e i t h , 2 0 0 3 ). T h e c u m u l a t i v e i m p a c t
o f r a c i s m -r e l a t e d s t r e s s o r s —s u c h a s r a c i a l b i a s , e t h n i c d i s c r i m i n a t i o n ,
a n d h a t e c r i m e s —c o n t r i b u t e s t o w h a t s c h o l a r s d e f i n e a s R a c e -B a s e d
T r a u m a t i c S t r e s s (R B T S ), a m e n t a l a n d e m o t i o n a l i n j u r y r e s u l t i n g f r o m
r e p e a t e d e x p o s u r e t o r a c i s m (H e l m s , N i c o l a s , & G r e e n , 2 0 1 0 ). A d d r e s s i n g
t h i s t r a u m a r e q u i r e s a p p r o a c h e s t h a t m o v e b e y o n d t r a d i t i o n a l W e s t e r n
p s y c h o l o g y a n d i n c o r p o r a t e c u l t u r a l l y r e l e v a n t h e a l i n g s t r a t e g i e s . T h e
H u b ’s m e n t a l h e a l t h s e r v i c e s w i l l b e g u i d e d b y k e y p e r f o r m a n c e
i n d i c a t o r s (K P I s ) t h a t i n c l u d e c o m m u n i t y -d e f i n e d m e a s u r e s o f t r u s t ,
c u l t u r a l s a f e t y , a n d e m o t i o n a l w e l l -b e i n g .
2 .2 P s y c h o l o g i c a l T r a u m a & M e n t a l H e a l t h i n B l a c k
C o m m u n i t i e s
A k b a r (1 9 9 5 ) a r g u e s t h a t W e s t e r n p s y c h o l o g y f a i l s t o a d d r e s s t h e
s p e c i f i c m e n t a l h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s c a u s e d b y h i s t o r i c a l o p p r e s s i o n ,
n e c e s s i t a t i n g a n A f r i c a n -c e n t e r e d a p p r o a c h t o h e a l i n g .
M i t c h e m & T o w n e s (2 0 1 3 ) h i g h l i g h t h o w f a i t h i n s t i t u t i o n s h a v e
h i s t o r i c a l l y s e r v e d a s k e y p r o v i d e r s o f m e n t a l h e a l t h s u p p o r t ,
r e i n f o r c i n g t h e n e e d f o r f a i t h -b a s e d p a r t n e r s h i p s w i t h i n t h e H u b .
B r u c e & H a w k i n s (2 0 0 5 ) e x a m i n e t h e i n t e r s e c t i o n o f h e a l t h , c r i m e ,
a n d p u n i s h m e n t , u n d e r s c o r i n g t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f m e n t a l h e a l t h
p r o g r a m m i n g f o r j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s .
H e l m s , N i c o l a s , & G r e e n (2 0 1 0 ) i n t r o d u c e R a c e -B a s e d T r a u m a t i c
S t r e s s (R B T S ), d e m o n s t r a t i n g h o w e x p o s u r e t o r a c i s m r e s u l t s i n
p s y c h o l o g i c a l d i s t r e s s s i m i l a r t o P T S D . T h i s r e s e a r c h r e i n f o r c e s t h e
n e e d f o r t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d , c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t m e n t a l h e a l t h
s e r v i c e s t h a t d i r e c t l y a d d r e s s r a c i a l i z e d s t r e s s .
2 .3 E c o n o m i c & H o u s i n g
I n t e r v e n t i o n s f o r B l a c k C o m m u n i t i e s
E c o n o m i c s t a b i l i t y a n d h o u s i n g s e c u r i t y a r e c r i t i c a l
d e t e r m i n a n t s o f h e a l t h , r e q u i r i n g t a r g e t e d
i n t e r v e n t i o n s (R e e d , 2 0 1 0 ; H i l l , 2 0 1 6 ).
R e e d (2 0 1 0 ) i d e n t i f i e s e c o n o m i c i n s t a b i l i t y a s a
p r i m a r y d e t e r m i n a n t o f p o o r h e a l t h o u t c o m e s ,
r e i n f o r c i n g t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f i n t e g r a t i n g
f i n a n c i a l l i t e r a c y i n t o h e a l t h i n i t i a t i v e s .
H i l l (2 0 1 6 ) e x p l o r e s h o w r a c i a l d i s c r i m i n a t i o n i n
b a n k i n g a n d r e a l e s t a t e c o n t r i b u t e s t o p e r s i s t e n t
h o u s i n g d i s p a r i t i e s , m a k i n g h o u s i n g n a v i g a t i o n
s e r v i c e s a n e c e s s i t y f o r w e l l n e s s h u b s .
K a e s t n e r & S a s s o (2 0 1 7 ) i d e n t i f y f e d e r a l a n d s t a t e
f u n d i n g m e c h a n i s m s t h a t c a n s u p p o r t B l a c k -l e d
w e l l n e s s i n i t i a t i v e s .
T h e H u b m u s t r e m a i n i n o n g o i n g d i a l o g u e w i t h
e x p e r t s i n B l a c k S t u d i e s , A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n
p s y c h o l o g y , a n d h e a l t h e q u i t y t o k e e p i t s a p p r o a c h
g r o u n d e d i n e v i d e n c e -b a s e d p r a c t i c e s . I n f o r m e d b y
h i s t o r i c a l B l a c k h e a l i n g t r a d i t i o n s a n d
c o n t e m p o r a r y r e s e a r c h , t h e H u b w i l l e x p a n d a c c e s s
t o c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t h e a l t h c a r e , m e n t a l h e a l t h ,
a n d h a r m r e d u c t i o n s e r v i c e s , w h i l e a d d r e s s i n g t h e
r o o t c a u s e s o f e c o n o m i c i n s t a b i l i t y . T h i s i n i t i a t i v e
p o s i t i o n s C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y a s a l e a d e r i n
a d v a n c i n g B l a c k h e a l t h e q u i t y t h r o u g h c o m m u n i t y -
d r i v e n , e v i d e n c e -b a s e d s o l u t i o n s . O n g o i n g p l a n n i n g
a n d b u d g e t p r i o r i t i e s w i l l b e s h a p e d b y s u b r e g i o n a l
a d v i s o r y g r o u p s a n d a c e n t r a l O v e r s i g h t C o m m i t t e e ,
e n s u r i n g t h a t c o m m u n i t y v o i c e i s e m b e d d e d a t
e v e r y l e v e l o f d e c i s i o n -m a k i n g .
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T h e F e a s i b i l i t y S t u d y d e s i g n r e f l e c t s t h e v o i c e s o f t h o u s a n d s o f B l a c k
r e s i d e n t s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y w h o s h a r e d t h e i r l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e s ,
c o m m u n i t y p r i o r i t i e s , a n d b o l d s o l u t i o n s t o g u i d e t h i s p r o c e s s . C e n t r a l
t o t h i s e f f o r t w a s a 1 3 -m e m b e r A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s H u b
S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e , s e l e c t e d t h r o u g h a n o p e n a p p l i c a t i o n p r o c e s s
d e s i g n e d t o r e f l e c t g e o g r a p h i c a n d e x p e r i e n t i a l d i v e r s i t y . T h e s e
m e m b e r s p r o v i d e d c r i t i c a l l e a d e r s h i p , c o -d e s i g n e d t h e r e s e a r c h
f r a m e w o r k , a n d h e l p e d m a i n t a i n a c c o u n t a b i l i t y t o t h e c o m m u n i t y
t h r o u g h o u t t h e s t u d y . A t t h e h e a r t o f t h i s p r o c e s s w a s t h e S t e e r i n g
C o m m i t t e e i t s e l f —a g r o u p o f t r u s t e d , c o m m u n i t y -r o o t e d l e a d e r s w h o
m a d e s u r e t h a t t h e s t u d y d i d n o t j u s t r e f l e c t B l a c k v o i c e s , b u t w a s
f u n d a m e n t a l l y s h a p e d b y t h e m .
T h r o u g h t h i s e x t e n s i v e e n g a g e m e n t p r o c e s s —i n c l u d i n g 4 ,0 7 4 s u r v e y
r e s p o n s e s , 1 6 l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n s , t a r g e t e d s t a k e h o l d e r i n t e r v i e w s , a n d
d i s t r i c t -b a s e d t o w n h a l l s —t h i s s t u d y c a p t u r e s b o t h t h e b r e a d t h a n d
d e p t h o f B l a c k c o m m u n i t y p e r s p e c t i v e s . R o o t e d i n t h e K e y P e r f o r m a n c e
I n d i c a t o r s (K P I s ) d e v e l o p e d a n d a p p r o v e d b y t h e S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e ,
t h e m e t h o d o l o g y w a s n o t o n l y d a t a -d r i v e n , b u t a l s o c o m m u n i t y -l e d ,
g r o u n d e d i n t h e k n o w l e d g e a n d e x p e r t i s e o f t h o s e m o s t d i r e c t l y
i m p a c t e d b y s y s t e m i c i n e q u i t i e s .
T h i s a p p r o a c h c r e a t e d a n i n t e n t i o n a l p l a t f o r m f o r a w i d e r a n g e o f B l a c k
v o i c e s —f r o m y o u t h a n d e l d e r s t o j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s a n d B l a c k
m o t h e r s —t o s h a p e t h e v i s i o n f o r a h e a l i n g -c e n t e r e d H u b . T h e s c a l e a n d
d e p t h o f p a r t i c i p a t i o n u n d e r s c o r e t h e u r g e n c y o f t h i s w o r k a n d r e f l e c t a
c o l l e c t i v e m a n d a t e f o r l a s t i n g , B l a c k -l e d s y s t e m s c h a n g e i n C o n t r a
C o s t a C o u n t y .
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& N e e d s A s s e s s m e n t
S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e P r i o r i t i e s : S h a p i n g t h e H u b ’s F o c u s
T h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s H u b S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e f i r s t
c o n v e n e d i n D e c e m b e r 2 0 2 3 t o l a y t h e f o u n d a t i o n f o r t h e F e a s i b i l i t y
S t u d y . C o m p o s e d o f 1 3 m e m b e r s s e l e c t e d t h r o u g h a p u b l i c a p p l i c a t i o n
p r o c e s s , t h e C o m m i t t e e w a s i n t e n t i o n a l l y f o r m e d t o r e p r e s e n t t h e
g e o g r a p h i c , g e n e r a t i o n a l , a n d l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e d i v e r s i t y o f C o n t r a C o s t a
C o u n t y ’s B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s . F r o m t h e o u t s e t , t h e y s e r v e d a s a t r u s t e d
a n d r e p r e s e n t a t i v e a d v i s o r y b o d y t o k e e p t h e s t u d y g r o u n d e d i n
c o m m u n i t y p r i o r i t i e s a n d r e s p o n s i v e t o t h o s e m o s t i m p a c t e d b y s y s t e m i c
h a r m .
T h e C o m m i t t e e p l a y e d a n a c t i v e r o l e i n s h a p i n g e v e r y p h a s e o f t h e
r e s e a r c h p r o c e s s —f r o m i n i t i a l d e s i g n t h r o u g h d a t a c o l l e c t i o n a n d a n a l y s i s
—e n s u r i n g t h a t c o m m u n i t y v o i c e w a s n o t o n l y h e a r d , b u t c e n t e r e d .
T o g e t h e r , t h e y :
D e f i n e d p r i o r i t y p o p u l a t i o n s , i n c l u d i n g j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s ,
B l a c k m o t h e r s , e l d e r s , a n d f a m i l i e s n a v i g a t i n g t h e e d u c a t i o n s y s t e m .
I d e n t i f i e d e s s e n t i a l s e r v i c e s s u c h a s c u l t u r a l l y r e s p o n s i v e h e a l t h c a r e ,
m e n t a l h e a l t h a n d s u b s t a n c e u s e s u p p o r t , h o u s i n g a s s i s t a n c e , a n d
r e e n t r y p r o g r a m s .
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c o -l o c a t i o n , t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d c a r e , a n d c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r s h i p
m o d e l s .
I n S e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 4 , C e r e s P o l i c y R e s e a r c h j o i n e d t h e p r o c e s s , s u p p o r t i n g
a n d s t r u c t u r i n g t h e r e s e a r c h p h a s e . T h e S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e t h e n
r e v i e w e d a n d r a t i f i e d a s e t o f K e y P e r f o r m a n c e I n d i c a t o r s (K P I s ) t o g u i d e
t h e e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e H u b ’s f u t u r e i m p a c t . T h e s e K P I s s h a p e d t h e s u r v e y
d e s i g n , l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n q u e s t i o n s , a n d o v e r a l l a n a l y t i c a l a p p r o a c h .
G r o u n d e d i n t h e s e p r i o r i t i e s , t h e s t u d y e l e v a t e s t h e r e a l n e e d s , v i s i o n s ,
a n d s o l u t i o n s o f B l a c k r e s i d e n t s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y . A s t h e p r o j e c t
t r a n s i t i o n s t o w a r d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n , t h e C o m m i t t e e ’s r o l e a s a t r u s t e d ,
c o m m u n i t y -r o o t e d b o d y r e m a i n s e s s e n t i a l t o a d v a n c i n g a B l a c k -l e d ,
h e a l i n g -c e n t e r e d H u b . T h e f o l l o w i n g s e c t i o n s h i g h l i g h t t h e c o r e
c h a l l e n g e s , s t r e n g t h s , a n d a s p i r a t i o n s t h a t e m e r g e d f r o m t h i s
c o m m u n i t y -d r i v e n p r o c e s s .
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H e a l t h & W e l l n e s s
B l a c k r e s i d e n t s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y f a c e p e r s i s t e n t a n d
c o m p o u n d i n g b a r r i e r s t o h e a l t h c a r e , p a r t i c u l a r l y i n a c c e s s i n g m e n t a l
h e a l t h a n d m a t e r n a l c a r e . O v e r 6 0 % o f s u r v e y r e s p o n d e n t s r e p o r t e d
d i f f i c u l t y f i n d i n g B l a c k h e a l t h c a r e p r o v i d e r s , w i t h t h e m o s t c r i t i c a l g a p s
i n m e n t a l h e a l t h c a r e , p r i m a r y c a r e , a n d m a t e r n i t y s e r v i c e s . B l a c k
w o m e n d e s c r i b e d p e r v a s i v e m e d i c a l n e g l e c t , i n c l u d i n g d i s m i s s a l o f p a i n
a n d i n a d e q u a t e p o s t p a r t u m c a r e , w h i c h h a s l e d t o d e e p m i s t r u s t i n
h e a l t h c a r e s y s t e m s . M a n y s h a r e d e x p e r i e n c e s o f h a v i n g t h e i r p a i n
d o w n p l a y e d b y m e d i c a l p r o f e s s i o n a l s , d e l a y s i n r e c e i v i n g t r e a t m e n t , a n d
a n o v e r a l l l a c k o f c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t c a r e “I h a d t o b e g f o r p a i n m e d s
a f t e r m y C -s e c t i o n ,” o n e R i c h m o n d m o t h e r r e c a l l e d . “T h e n u r s e k e p t
t e l l i n g m e I w a s f i n e .” S i m i l a r l y , B l a c k r e s i d e n t s s e e k i n g m e n t a l h e a l t h
c a r e r e p o r t e d l o n g w a i t l i s t s a n d a s h o r t a g e o f B l a c k t h e r a p i s t s , m a k i n g i t
n e a r l y i m p o s s i b l e t o r e c e i v e c o n s i s t e n t , c u l t u r a l l y a f f i r m i n g s u p p o r t . “B y
t h e t i m e I f o u n d a t h e r a p i s t w h o l o o k e d l i k e m e , t h e y w e r e n ’t t a k i n g
n e w c l i e n t s ,” s h a r e d a S a n R a m o n r e s i d e n t . T h e s e e x p e r i e n c e s r e v e a l a
b r o a d e r p a t t e r n o f r a c i a l i z e d m e d i c a l h a r m , w h e r e B l a c k p a t i e n t s a r e
c o n s i s t e n t l y m i s d i a g n o s e d , u n d e r t r e a t e d , o r d i s m i s s e d .
M e n t a l h e a l t h d i s p a r i t i e s w e r e e s p e c i a l l y s e v e r e a m o n g B l a c k
t r a n s i t i o n a l -a g e y o u t h (1 8 –2 4 ), w i t h 7 2 % o f s u r v e y r e s p o n d e n t s r e p o r t i n g
a l a c k o f a c c e s s t o c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t p r o v i d e r s . I n s e v e r a l d i s t r i c t s ,
B l a c k r e s i d e n t s w e r e m o r e l i k e l y t o u n d e r g o i n v o l u n t a r y p s y c h i a t r i c
h o l d s (5 1 5 0 s ) t h a n t o r e c e i v e e a r l y i n t e r v e n t i o n s e r v i c e s —u n d e r s c o r i n g a n
o v e r r e l i a n c e o n e m e r g e n c y r e s p o n s e r a t h e r t h a n p r e v e n t i o n a n d c a r e .
T h e y a s s u m e w e ’r e d r u g s e e k e r s b e f o r e e v e n l i s t e n i n g t o o u r p a i n ,”
n o t e d o n e A n t i o c h c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r .
T h e s e d i s p a r i t i e s v a r i e d b y d i s t r i c t , w i t h R i c h m o n d a n d S a n P a b l o
(D i s t r i c t 1 ) s h o w i n g t h e h i g h e s t d e m a n d f o r B l a c k t h e r a p i s t s a n d m o b i l e
m e n t a l h e a l t h c l i n i c s , A n t i o c h a n d P i t t s b u r g (D i s t r i c t 3 ) r e c o r d i n g
e l e v a t e d m e n t a l h e a l t h c r i s i s i n c i d e n t s a n d i n v o l u n t a r y p s y c h i a t r i c
h o l d s , a n d W a l n u t C r e e k a n d S a n R a m o n (D i s t r i c t 2 ) r e v e a l i n g t h a t B l a c k
r e s i d e n t s e x p e r i e n c e s i g n i f i c a n t s o c i a l i s o l a t i o n a n d a n e a r -t o t a l l a c k o f
B l a c k h e a l t h c a r e p r o v i d e r s .
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E c o n o m i c S t a b i l i t y & W o r k f o r c e D e v e l o p m e n t
T o a d d r e s s t h e s e c r i t i c a l g a p s , c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s i d e n t i f i e d s e v e r a l
k e y p r i o r i t i e s f o r t h e H u b : e x p a n d i n g o n -s i t e B l a c k t h e r a p i s t s a n d
t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d c a r e t e a m s , i n t e g r a t i n g m a t e r n a l h e a l t h s e r v i c e s t h a t
i n c l u d e B l a c k d o u l a s a n d m i d w i v e s , a n d e s t a b l i s h i n g p e e r -l e d h e a l i n g
c i r c l e s t o p r o v i d e c u l t u r a l l y a f f i r m i n g m e n t a l h e a l t h s u p p o r t . A s a s u r v e y
r e s p o n d e n t e m p h a s i z e d , “W e n e e d p r e v e n t a t i v e c a r e , n o t j u s t t h e E R
w h e n i t ’s t o o l a t e .” T h e s e f i n d i n g s r e i n f o r c e t h e u r g e n t n e e d f o r
p r o a c t i v e , c o m m u n i t y -d r i v e n h e a l t h i n t e r v e n t i o n s t h a t c e n t e r t h e l i v e d
e x p e r i e n c e s o f B l a c k r e s i d e n t s .
E c o n o m i c i n s e c u r i t y r e m a i n s a p e r s i s t e n t c h a l l e n g e a c r o s s a l l d i s t r i c t s ,
a s B l a c k r e s i d e n t s f a c e s t r u c t u r a l b a r r i e r s t o w o r k p l a c e e q u i t y , b u s i n e s s
o w n e r s h i p , a n d c a r e e r a d v a n c e m e n t . S u r v e y f i n d i n g s r e v e a l e d t h a t 6 5 %
o f r e s p o n d e n t s h a d e x p e r i e n c e d w o r k p l a c e d i s c r i m i n a t i o n —r a n g i n g
f r o m b i a s e d h i r i n g p r a c t i c e s a n d s t a l l e d p r o m o t i o n s t o p a y i n e q u i t y .
B l a c k e n t r e p r e n e u r s r e p o r t e d r e p e a t e d l o a n d e n i a l s , l i m i t i n g t h e i r
a b i l i t y t o l a u n c h , s u s t a i n , o r s c a l e t h e i r b u s i n e s s e s . A d d i t i o n a l l y , 7 2 % o f
u n e m p l o y e d r e s p o n d e n t s i d e n t i f i e d t h e a b s e n c e o f c u l t u r a l l y r e s p o n s i v e
j o b t r a i n i n g a n d p l a c e m e n t p r o g r a m s a s a m a j o r b a r r i e r t o e c o n o m i c
s t a b i l i t y .
F o r m a n y B l a c k r e s i d e n t s , t h e s e b a r r i e r s r e f l e c t s t r u c t u r a l e x c l u s i o n t h a t
b l o c k s l o n g -t e r m e c o n o m i c s e c u r i t y a n d d i s r u p t s g e n e r a t i o n a l w e a l t h -
b u i l d i n g . “I a p p l i e d f o r t h e s a m e s m a l l b u s i n e s s l o a n t h r e e t i m e s a n d
w a s d e n i e d e v e r y t i m e —b u t a w h i t e c o l l e a g u e g o t a p p r o v e d o n t h e f i r s t
t r y ,” r e c a l l e d a B l a c k b u s i n e s s o w n e r i n C o n c o r d . T h e s e d i s p a r i t i e s h a v e
f u e l e d f r u s t r a t i o n a m o n g B l a c k e n t r e p r e n e u r s , w h o a r e o f t e n
e n c o u r a g e d t o p u r s u e b u s i n e s s o w n e r s h i p a s a p a t h t o m o b i l i t y —o n l y t o
b e e x c l u d e d f r o m c a p i t a l a n d p r o c u r e m e n t o p p o r t u n i t i e s . “I f w e d o n ’t
o w n a n y t h i n g , w e d o n ’t h a v e r e a l s e c u r i t y ,” e m p h a s i z e d o n e s u r v e y
r e s p o n d e n t .
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c h a l l e n g e s s e c u r i n g s t a b l e , w e l l -p a y i n g j o b s —o f t e n f a c i n g
u n d e r e m p l o y m e n t d e s p i t e h o l d i n g d e g r e e s o r t e c h n i c a l c e r t i f i c a t i o n s .
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l i v a b l e w a g e s a n d d i g n i t y ,” n o t e d a w o r k f o r c e s p e c i a l i s t i n P i t t s b u r g .
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p r o g r a m s a n d t r u e e c o n o m i c m o b i l i t y . A s o n e B r e n t w o o d r e s i d e n t p u t i t :
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l e v e r a g e w h a t w e a l r e a d y k n o w t o b u i l d w e a l t h .”
E c o n o m i c d i s p a r i t i e s v a r y b y d i s t r i c t : A n t i o c h a n d P i t t s b u r g (D i s t r i c t 3 )
s h o w t h e h i g h e s t d e m a n d f o r j o b t r a i n i n g a n d B l a c k b u s i n e s s f u n d i n g ,
w h i l e B r e n t w o o d a n d O a k l e y (D i s t r i c t 5 ) f a c e s o m e o f t h e s t a r k e s t r a c i a l
d i s p a r i t i e s i n h o m e o w n e r s h i p a n d a c c e s s t o c a p i t a l . T h e s e i n e q u i t i e s
r e i n f o r c e c y c l e s o f f i n a n c i a l p r e c a r i t y , m a k i n g i t e v e n m o r e d i f f i c u l t f o r
B l a c k r e s i d e n t s t o b u i l d w e a l t h o r a c h i e v e l a s t i n g e c o n o m i c s e c u r i t y .
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p r i o r i t i e s f o r t h e H u b : c u l t u r a l l y r e l e v a n t f i n a n c i a l l i t e r a c y p r o g r a m s ,
e x p a n d e d f u n d i n g p a t h w a y s f o r B l a c k e n t r e p r e n e u r s , a n d j o b t r a i n i n g
d e s i g n e d s p e c i f i c a l l y f o r B l a c k p r o f e s s i o n a l s a n d j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d
i n d i v i d u a l s . T h e s e i n v e s t m e n t s a r e e s s e n t i a l t o c l o s i n g t h e r a c i a l w e a l t h
g a p a n d b u i l d i n g p a t h w a y s t o w a r d l o n g -t e r m e c o n o m i c e m p o w e r m e n t
f o r B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y .
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A c r o s s a l l f i v e d i s t r i c t s , B l a c k r e s i d e n t s e m p h a s i z e d t h e u r g e n t n e e d f o r
d e d i c a t e d , a f f i r m i n g s p a c e s t o g a t h e r , o r g a n i z e , h e a l , a n d p r e s e r v e
c u l t u r a l t r a d i t i o n s . S u r v e y r e s u l t s r e v e a l e d t h a t 8 1 % o f r e s p o n d e n t s
r e p o r t e d n o B l a c k -l e d c u l t u r a l , w e l l n e s s , o r m u l t i -u s e c o m m u n i t y s p a c e s
i n t h e i r n e i g h b o r h o o d s . W h i l e s o m e B l a c k -l e d i n s t i t u t i o n s s u c h a s
c h u r c h e s a n d c h i l d c a r e p r o g r a m s e x i s t , r e s i d e n t s d e s c r i b e d a d e e p n e e d
f o r a c c e s s i b l e , d e d i c a t e d s p a c e s f o r r e c r e a t i o n , h e a l i n g , s o c i a l c o n n e c t i o n ,
a n d c u l t u r a l e x p r e s s i o n —e x p o s i n g a g a p i n c o m m u n i t y -d r i v e n
i n f r a s t r u c t u r e . A d d i t i o n a l l y , 6 5 % o f p a r e n t s v o i c e d c o n c e r n a b o u t t h e l a c k
o f B l a c k e d u c a t o r s a n d m e n t o r s i n t h e i r c h i l d r e n ’s l i v e s —c i t i n g t h e
a b s e n c e o f B l a c k l e a d e r s h i p i n s c h o o l s a n d y o u t h p r o g r a m s a s a k e y
f a c t o r u n d e r m i n i n g i d e n t i t y d e v e l o p m e n t a n d e d u c a t i o n a l o u t c o m e s .
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F o r m a n y , B l a c k -c e n t e r e d s p a c e s a r e n o t o p t i o n a l —t h e y a r e e s s e n t i a l f o r
s u r v i v a l , s a f e t y , a n d c u l t u r a l c o n t i n u i t y . “T h i s i s a b o u t m o r e t h a n j u s t a
c o m m u n i t y c e n t e r . I t ’s a b o u t s u r v i v a l ,” s h a r e d a r e s i d e n t f r o m A n t i o c h . A
R i c h m o n d r e s i d e n t e c h o e d s i m i l a r c o n c e r n s a b o u t s a f e t y a n d a u t o n o m y ,
s a y i n g , “W e d o n ’t h a v e a p l a c e t o j u s t e x i s t w i t h o u t s u r v e i l l a n c e o r
j u d g m e n t .” O t h e r s r a i s e d u r g e n t c o n c e r n s a b o u t c u l t u r a l e r a s u r e . A s o n e
S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e m e m b e r w a r n e d , “I f w e d o n ’t p r e s e r v e o u r c u l t u r e ,
w e ’l l l o s e a n o t h e r g e n e r a t i o n t o a s s i m i l a t i o n .”
D i s t r i c t -l e v e l d i s p a r i t i e s u n d e r s c o r e t h e u n e v e n d i s t r i b u t i o n o f c o m m u n i t y
s p a c e s t h r o u g h o u t C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y . I n R i c h m o n d a n d S a n P a b l o
(D i s t r i c t 1 ), r e s i d e n t s e x p r e s s e d s t r o n g d e m a n d f o r a d e d i c a t e d B l a c k
c u l t u r a l c e n t e r . I n A n t i o c h a n d P i t t s b u r g (D i s t r i c t 3 ), t h e g r e a t e s t n e e d
c e n t e r e d o n y o u t h m e n t o r s h i p , d r i v e n b y t h e a b s e n c e o f B l a c k e d u c a t o r s
a n d s t r u c t u r e d m e n t o r s h i p p r o g r a m s . T h e a b s e n c e o f t h e s e s p a c e s
c o n t r i b u t e s t o s o c i a l i s o l a t i o n , g e n e r a t i o n a l d i s c o n n e c t , a n d t h e g r a d u a l
e r a s u r e o f B l a c k c u l t u r a l m e m o r y a n d t r a d i t i o n s .
T o a d d r e s s t h e s e g a p s , r e s i d e n t s p r o p o s e d s e v e r a l p r i o r i t i e s f o r t h e H u b :
i n t e r g e n e r a t i o n a l m e n t o r s h i p p r o g r a m s , B l a c k a r t s a n d c u l t u r a l
p r e s e r v a t i o n i n i t i a t i v e s , a n d s a f e , a f f i r m i n g s p a c e s f o r c o m m u n i t y
o r g a n i z i n g —f r e e f r o m s u r v e i l l a n c e a n d c r i m i n a l i z a t i o n . T h e s e s o l u t i o n s
r e f l e c t a b r o a d e r c a l l t o b u i l d i n f r a s t r u c t u r e t h a t a f f i r m s B l a c k c u l t u r a l
i d e n t i t y , n u r t u r e s l e a d e r s h i p , a n d s u s t a i n s c o l l e c t i v e r e s i l i e n c e a c r o s s
C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y . T h e d e c e n t r a l i z e d n a t u r e o f t h e s e p r i o r i t i e s r e f l e c t s
t h e n e e d f o r l o c a l i z e d , r e s p o n s i v e w e l l n e s s i n f r a s t r u c t u r e , a l i g n e d w i t h
t h e s u b r e g i o n a l s e r v i c e m o d e l o u t l i n e d i n t h e g o v e r n a n c e f r a m e w o r k .
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S u r v e y r e s p o n s e s a n d l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n s c o n f i r m t h a t B l a c k r e s i d e n t s i n
C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y e x p e r i e n c e t h e h i g h e s t r a t e s o f e v i c t i o n , h o u s i n g
d i s c r i m i n a t i o n , a n d h o m e o w n e r s h i p b a r r i e r s —f u e l i n g o n g o i n g c y c l e s o f
d i s p l a c e m e n t a n d e c o n o m i c i n s t a b i l i t y . A m o n g s u r v e y r e s p o n d e n t s ,
4 0 % o f B l a c k r e n t e r s r e p o r t e d b e i n g d e n i e d h o u s i n g a s s i s t a n c e J u s t i c e -
i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s i d e n t i f i e d h o u s i n g i n s t a b i l i t y a s a l e a d i n g d r i v e r o f
r e c i d i v i s m , u n d e r s c o r i n g h o w t h e l a c k o f s t a b l e h o u s i n g h e i g h t e n s
v u l n e r a b i l i t y t o r e -i n c a r c e r a t i o n a n d d e e p e n s e c o n o m i c h a r d s h i p .
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h a r d s h i p —i t r e f l e c t s d e l i b e r a t e , s y s t e m i c e x c l u s i o n f r o m s t a b l e a n d
d i g n i f i e d l i v i n g c o n d i t i o n s . “I w a s o n e v e r y w a i t i n g l i s t f o r y e a r s , a n d I
k e p t b e i n g t o l d t h e r e w e r e ‘n o a v a i l a b l e u n i t s ,’” s h a r e d o n e s u r v e y
r e s p o n d e n t . A f o r m e r l y i n c a r c e r a t e d P i t t s b u r g r e s i d e n t a d d e d , “H o u s i n g
i s a c r i s i s i n t h i s c o u n t y —b u t f o r u s , i t ’s a d i s a s t e r .” T h e l a c k o f a f f o r d a b l e
a n d a c c e s s i b l e h o u s i n g l e a v e s m a n y t r a p p e d i n c y c l e s o f t e m p o r a r y
s h e l t e r s , o v e r c r o w d i n g , o r f o r c e d r e l o c a t i o n t o a r e a s w i t h f e w e r
r e s o u r c e s . A d d i t i o n a l l y , B l a c k r e n t e r s f r e q u e n t l y e n c o u n t e r
d i s c r i m i n a t o r y l e a s i n g p r a c t i c e s , w i t h a n A n t i o c h l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n
a t t e n d e e s t a t i n g , “L a n d l o r d s k n o w t h e y c a n d i s c r i m i n a t e a g a i n s t u s
b e c a u s e t h e y k n o w w e h a v e f e w e r o p t i o n s .”
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h o u s i n g a c c e s s . A n t i o c h , P i t t s b u r g , a n d B a y P o i n t (D i s t r i c t s 3 & 5 ) h a v e
t h e h i g h e s t e v i c t i o n r a t e s a n d h o m e l e s s n e s s a m o n g B l a c k r e s i d e n t s ,
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B l a c k h o m e o w n e r s h i p d u e t o d i s c r i m i n a t o r y p r a c t i c e s i n t h e r e a l e s t a t e
m a r k e t .
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p r i o r i t i e s f o r t h e H u b , i n c l u d i n g o n -s i t e h o u s i n g n a v i g a t i o n s e r v i c e s ,
t e n a n t a d v o c a c y p r o g r a m s , a n d B l a c k -l e d l e g a l a i d s e r v i c e s t o s u p p o r t
e v i c t i o n p r e v e n t i o n . A d d i t i o n a l l y , t r a n s i t i o n a l h o u s i n g a n d r e e n t r y
s u p p o r t f o r j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s w e r e i d e n t i f i e d a s e s s e n t i a l t o
b r e a k i n g t h e c y c l e o f h o m e l e s s n e s s a n d r e c i d i v i s m . T h e s e s o l u t i o n s
r e f l e c t a b r o a d e r d e m a n d f o r s t r u c t u r a l c h a n g e s i n h o u s i n g p o l i c i e s ,
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d i s c r i m i n a t o r y h o u s i n g o p t i o n s .
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m e e t t h e n e e d s o f B l a c k r e s i d e n t s . T h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c
W e l l n e s s H u b i s n o t m e r e l y a p r o p o s a l —i t i s a n u r g e n t , c o m m u n i t y -
a f f i r m e d n e c e s s i t y d e s i g n e d t o c o n f r o n t t h e s y s t e m i c f a i l u r e s B l a c k
r e s i d e n t s f a c e t h r o u g h a B l a c k -l e d , h e a l i n g -c e n t e r e d a p p r o a c h . T h e H u b
w i l l o f f e r c o m p r e h e n s i v e , c u l t u r a l l y r o o t e d s e r v i c e s t o a d d r e s s t h e r o o t
c a u s e s o f r a c i a l i n e q u i t i e s i n h e a l t h , h o u s i n g , e c o n o m i c o p p o r t u n i t y , a n d
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g o v e r n a n c e . T h i s a p p r o a c h g r o u n d s e a r l y a c t i o n i n
t r u s t a n d c o m m u n i t y v o i c e —b e g i n n i n g w i t h m o b i l e
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p r o d u c e q u a r t e r l y p u b l i c u p d a t e s o n s e r v i c e m e t r i c s a n d e q u i t y g o a l s .
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c h u r c h e s , c u l t u r a l c e n t e r s , a n d c h i l d c a r e h u b s t o i n c r e a s e a c c e s s i b i l i t y
w h i l e p e r m a n e n t i n f r a s t r u c t u r e i s d e v e l o p e d .
D e v e l o p r e g i o n a l M O U s w i t h m u n i c i p a l i t i e s a n d c o m m u n i t y p a r t n e r s
t o c l a r i f y s h a r e d r o l e s , i n -k i n d c o n t r i b u t i o n s , a n d e q u i t y -f o c u s e d
o u t c o m e s .
C r e a t e a c u l t u r a l l y g r o u n d e d r e f e r r a l a n d s e r v i c e n a v i g a t i o n d i r e c t o r y
(“T h e G r e e n B o o k ”) t o f a c i l i t a t e c o o r d i n a t e d , a c c e s s i b l e c a r e .
M e t r i c s :
2 –3 m o b i l e w e l l n e s s u n i t s d e p l o y e d i n p r i o r i t y d i s t r i c t s .
5 0 0 + B l a c k r e s i d e n t s s e r v e d m o n t h l y t h r o u g h m o b i l e /s a t e l l i t e
o u t r e a c h .
1 0 + p a r t n e r s h i p M O U s w i t h B l a c k -l e d s e r v i c e p r o v i d e r s .
P u b l i c d a s h b o a r d a n d q u a r t e r l y r e p o r t s p r o d u c e d b y t h e O v e r s i g h t
C o m m i t t e e .
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G over na nc e
3 1
P h a s e 2 d e e p e n s s e r v i c e s t h r o u g h s e m i -p e r m a n e n t s i t e s a n d
f o r m a l i z e s g o v e r n a n c e s t r u c t u r e s t o s u p p o r t s h a r e d l e a d e r s h i p a n d
f u n d i n g t r a n s p a r e n c y .
K e y A c t i o n s :
A c t i v a t e s e m i -p e r m a n e n t h u b s i n l i b r a r i e s , s c h o o l s , a n d c o m m u n i t y
c e n t e r s w i t h i n e a c h s u b r e g i o n (E a s t , W e s t , C e n t r a l /S o u t h ).
E s t a b l i s h s u b r e g i o n a l p l a n n i n g g r o u p s t o d e f i n e l o c a l i z e d s e r v i c e
p r i o r i t i e s a n d r e c o m m e n d b u d g e t a l l o c a t i o n s b a s e d o n c o m m u n i t y
n e e d s .
F o r m a l i z e t h e A d v i s o r y & O v e r s i g h t C o m m i t t e e a s a c o -g o v e r n i n g
b o d y w i t h r e p r e s e n t a t i o n f r o m B l a c k C B O s , j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d
i n d i v i d u a l s , y o u t h , e l d e r s , a n d m u n i c i p a l p a r t n e r s .
I d e n t i f y a l e a d f i s c a l a g e n t , s u c h a s a v e t t e d B l a c k -l e d n o n p r o f i t o r
r e g i o n a l f o u n d a t i o n , t o m a n a g e g r a n t s , b u d g e t s , a n d c o m p l i a n c e .
P i l o t d i g i t a l o u t r e a c h a n d s c h e d u l i n g t o o l s , i n c l u d i n g a n A A H W R H
m o b i l e a p p a n d S M S r e f e r r a l s y s t e m .
E x p a n d w o r k f o r c e p i p e l i n e s b y l a u n c h i n g f o r m a l p a r t n e r s h i p s w i t h
c o l l e g e s a n d e m p l o y e r s t o t r a i n a n d h i r e B l a c k w e l l n e s s
p r o f e s s i o n a l s .
M e t r i c s :
3 + s e m i -p e r m a n e n t w e l l n e s s h u b s o p e r a t i o n a l i n h i g h -n e e d
s u b r e g i o n s .
J P A o r h y b r i d c o -g o v e r n a n c e s t r u c t u r e d r a f t e d w i t h c o m m u n i t y
i n p u t .
I n c r e a s e d a c c e s s t o a n d r e t e n t i o n i n c u l t u r a l l y a f f i r m i n g c a r e
a n d s u p p o r t s e r v i c e s .
T r a i n i n g -t o -h i r e p r o g r a m s i n i t i a t e d i n c o o r d i n a t i o n w i t h l o c a l
i n s t i t u t i o n s .
P h a s e 2 : S u b r e g i o n a l A c t i v a t i o n & C o -G o v e r n a n c e
D e v e l o p m e n t
3 2
T h i s p h a s e f o r m a l i z e s l o n g -t e r m g o v e r n a n c e a n d l a u n c h e s t h e f i r s t
p e r m a n e n t A A H W R H f a c i l i t y , w h i l e m a i n t a i n i n g m o b i l e a n d s a t e l l i t e
o p e r a t i o n s .
K e y A c t i o n s :
O p e n t h e f i r s t p e r m a n e n t H u b a t 1 6 5 0 C a v a l l o R o a d (o r s i m i l a r s i t e i n
E a s t C o u n t y ) b a s e d o n r e a d i n e s s , c o m m u n i t y n e e d , a n d a c c e s s i b i l i t y .
S u s t a i n m o b i l e a n d s e m i -p e r m a n e n t s e r v i c e s i n W e s t a n d
C e n t r a l /S o u t h C o u n t y t h r o u g h r o t a t i n g s i t e a c t i v a t i o n s a n d c r o s s -
a g e n c y s t a f f i n g .
T r a n s i t i o n t o a J o i n t P o w e r s A u t h o r i t y (J P A ) o r p e r m a n e n t f i s c a l
i n t e r m e d i a r y w i t h e m b e d d e d c o m m u n i t y o v e r s i g h t , j u r i s d i c t i o n a l c o s t -
s h a r i n g , a n d p u b l i c a c c o u n t a b i l i t y m e a s u r e s .
D e l i v e r w r a p a r o u n d s e r v i c e s i n c l u d i n g :
I n t e g r a t e d p h y s i c a l a n d m e n t a l h e a l t h c a r e
B l a c k m a t e r n a l h e a l t h a n d d o u l a s u p p o r t
H o u s i n g a n d l e g a l a d v o c a c y
W o r k f o r c e d e v e l o p m e n t a n d e n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p p r o g r a m m i n g
C u l t u r a l h e a l i n g a n d r e s t o r a t i v e j u s t i c e s p a c e s
I m p l e m e n t a l o n g -t e r m f u n d i n g p l a n l e v e r a g i n g M e d i -C a l
r e i m b u r s e m e n t s , p h i l a n t h r o p i c p a r t n e r s h i p s , a n d p u b l i c i n v e s t m e n t s .
M e t r i c s :
J P A o r l o n g -t e r m g o v e r n a n c e e n t i t y f u l l y o p e r a t i o n a l w i t h p u b l i c
b o a r d r e p r e s e n t a t i o n a n d o v e r s i g h t p o w e r s .
P e r m a n e n t E a s t C o u n t y H u b f a c i l i t y o p e n e d a n d d e l i v e r i n g
c o m p r e h e n s i v e s e r v i c e s .
F u n d i n g m o d e l s e c u r e d w i t h m u l t i -y e a r c o m m i t m e n t s .
A n n u a l p u b l i c p e r f o r m a n c e r e p o r t s , c o m m u n i t y s c o r e c a r d s , a n d
e q u i t y i m p a c t e v a l u a t i o n s r e l e a s e d .
P h a s e 3 : P e r m a n e n t I n f r a s t r u c t u r e & L o n g -T e r m
G o v e r n a n c e
T h e J o i n t P o w e r s A u t h o r i t y (J P A ) i s t h e r e c o m m e n d e d l o n g -
t e r m g o v e r n a n c e s t r u c t u r e f o r t h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c
W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b (A A H W R H ), p r o v i d i n g a f o r m a l
v e h i c l e f o r p u b l i c i n v e s t m e n t , s h a r e d o w n e r s h i p , a n d
c o m m u n i t y o v e r s i g h t a c r o s s C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y . A J P A
o f f e r s t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r l e g a l s t a b i l i t y , c r o s s -a g e n c y
c o o r d i n a t i o n , a n d s u s t a i n a b l e o p e r a t i o n s , w h i l e e m b e d d i n g
r a c i a l e q u i t y a n d l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e a t t h e h e a r t o f d e c i s i o n -
m a k i n g .
A s e n v i s i o n e d , t h e J P A w o u l d :
E n a b l e p o o l e d p u b l i c a n d p h i l a n t h r o p i c f u n d i n g f r o m
l o c a l , s t a t e , f e d e r a l , a n d f o u n d a t i o n s o u r c e s , w i t h b u i l t -i n
f i s c a l t r a n s p a r e n c y a n d c o m p l i a n c e s y s t e m s .
S u p p o r t a c o m m u n i t y -e m b e d d e d g o v e r n i n g b o a r d w i t h
r e a l o v e r s i g h t a u t h o r i t y —c o m p o s e d o f B l a c k -l e d C B O
l e a d e r s , y o u t h a n d e l d e r r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s , j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d
c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s , a n d m u n i c i p a l p a r t n e r s .
C o d i f y s h a r e d g o v e r n a n c e p r i n c i p l e s , i n c l u d i n g r a c i a l
e q u i t y b e n c h m a r k s , p a r t i c i p a t o r y b u d g e t i n g , a n d p u b l i c
p e r f o r m a n c e r e p o r t i n g .
W h i l e t h e J P A r e p r e s e n t s a f u t u r e -s t a t e g o a l , i t i s n o t t h e
s t a r t i n g p o i n t . T h e p h a s e d g o v e r n a n c e f r a m e w o r k o u t l i n e d i n
A p p e n d i x L a l l o w s t h e H u b t o e v o l v e r e s p o n s i b l y o v e r t i m e ,
b e g i n n i n g w i t h l o w e r -b a r r i e r s t r u c t u r e s a n d b u i l d i n g t o w a r d
f u l l f o r m a l i z a t i o n .
3 3
L o n g -T e r m G o v e r n a n c e : P a t h w a y T o w a r d
a J o i n t P o w e r s A u t h o r i t y (J P A )
N e a r -T e r m G o v e r n a n c e : P h a s e d , F l e x i b l e , a n d C o m m u n i t y -G u i d e d
T o s u p p o r t t i m e l y s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y a n d e a r l y -s t a g e a c c o u n t a b i l i t y ,
i n t e r i m g o v e r n a n c e w i l l f o l l o w a p h a s e d m o d e l , b e g i n n i n g w i t h :
A T r a n s i t i o n a l O v e r s i g h t C o m m i t t e e , e v o l v e d f r o m t h e S t e e r i n g
C o m m i t t e e , t h a t m e e t s r e g u l a r l y a n d r e p o r t s o n s e r v i c e o u t c o m e s ,
c o m m u n i t y f e e d b a c k , a n d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n c h a l l e n g e s .
T h e O f f i c e o f R a c i a l E q u i t y a n d S o c i a l J u s t i c e (O R E S J ) s e r v i n g a s
t h e i n t e r i m f i s c a l a n d a d m i n i s t r a t i v e h o m e —s u p p o r t i n g e a r l y
d e p l o y m e n t o f m o b i l e t e a m s , p a r t n e r c o n t r a c t s , a n d s t a f f i n g .
A p o t e n t i a l B l a c k -l e d n o n p r o f i t f i s c a l s p o n s o r o r f o u n d a t i o n
p a r t n e r t o m a n a g e e a r l y g r a n t s a n d b u d g e t o p e r a t i o n s , w h i l e
s u s t a i n i n g c u l t u r a l l y r e s p o n s i v e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n .
T h e s e r e a d i n e s s -b a s e d s t r u c t u r e s p r o v i d e t h e f l e x i b i l i t y t o a d a p t
b a s e d o n p o l i t i c a l w i l l , m u n i c i p a l a l i g n m e n t , a n d c o m m u n i t y
p r i o r i t i e s —w i t h o u t d e l a y i n g c r i t i c a l s e r v i c e s .
3 4
X X
P l a n n i n g f o r t h e J P A :
C o n d i t i o n s a n d C o m m i t m e n t s
T r a n s i t i o n i n g t o a J P A w i l l d e p e n d o n :
D e m o n s t r a t e d t r u s t b e t w e e n p u b l i c
a g e n c i e s a n d c o m m u n i t y p a r t n e r s
M e a s u r a b l e i m p a c t f r o m e a r l y -p h a s e
p r o g r a m s
A l i g n m e n t f r o m m u n i c i p a l c o u n c i l s a n d
l e g a l c o u n s e l
I n v e s t m e n t i n f o u n d a t i o n a l i n f r a s t r u c t u r e ,
i n c l u d i n g :
L e g a l f o r m a t i o n a n d b y l a w s d e v e l o p m e n t
E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r r e c r u i t m e n t a n d
o n b o a r d i n g
F i s c a l m o d e l i n g a n d j u r i s d i c t i o n a l
c o n t r i b u t i o n f o r m u l a s
T h e J P A m a y i n c l u d e s u n s e t c l a u s e s o r e v o l v e
i n t o a p e r m a n e n t i n t e r m e d i a r y d e p e n d i n g o n
f u t u r e n e e d s . I n a l l c a s e s , c o m m u n i t y
g o v e r n a n c e , e q u i t y -c e n t e r e d d e c i s i o n -m a k i n g ,
a n d p u b l i c a c c o u n t a b i l i t y w i l l r e m a i n n o n -
n e g o t i a b l e p r i n c i p l e s .
T h i s l o n g -t e r m v i s i o n r e f l e c t s a c o m m i t m e n t t o
s h a r e d p o w e r , n o t c e n t r a l i z e d c o n t r o l —e n s u r i n g
t h a t C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y ’s B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s
a r e n o t j u s t s e r v e d , b u t e m p o w e r e d t h r o u g h
d u r a b l e i n f r a s t r u c t u r e , c o m m u n i t y -r o o t e d
l e a d e r s h i p , a n d s y s t e m -w i d e a l i g n m e n t .
3 6
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y P L A N & F U N D I N G S T R A T E G Y : A
P H A S E D , M U L T I -S O U R C E A P P R O A C H
T h e l o n g -t e r m s u s t a i n a b i l i t y o f t h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s
a n d R e s o u r c e H u b (A A H W R H ) d e p e n d s o n a p h a s e d , c o m m u n i t y -
r e s p o n s i v e f u n d i n g s t r a t e g y —o n e t h a t r e f l e c t s t h e u r g e n c y o f p r e s e n t
n e e d s w h i l e l a y i n g t h e g r o u n d w o r k f o r l a s t i n g p u b l i c i n f r a s t r u c t u r e
r o o t e d i n B l a c k w e l l n e s s , e q u i t y , a n d s e l f -d e t e r m i n a t i o n .
T h i s a p p r o a c h f o l l o w s a “r e v e n u e f r o m e v e r y w h e r e ” m o d e l , c o m b i n i n g
p u b l i c , p h i l a n t h r o p i c , a n d e a r n e d i n c o m e s t r e a m s w h i l e h o n o r i n g
c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r s h i p a t e v e r y p h a s e o f i m p l e m e n t a t i o n .
P h a s e 1 : I m m e d i a t e I n v e s t m e n t & P u b l i c S t e w a r d s h i p
T h e i n i t i a l $7 .5 m i l l i o n i n v e s t m e n t —m a n a g e d b y t h e O f f i c e o f R a c i a l
E q u i t y a n d S o c i a l J u s t i c e (O R E S J )—w i l l f u n d m o b i l e w e l l n e s s t e a m s ,
c o m m u n i t y c o n t r a c t s , a n d e a r l y -s t a g e c o o r d i n a t i o n . D u r i n g t h i s p h a s e ,
O R E S J w i l l s e r v e a s t h e i n t e r i m f i s c a l a n d a d m i n i s t r a t i v e h o l d e r , e n a b l i n g
f l e x i b l e d e p l o y m e n t o f s e r v i c e s w h i l e f o r m a l g o v e r n a n c e i s e s t a b l i s h e d .
K e y f u n d i n g s o u r c e s i n c l u d e :
M e a s u r e X a l l o c a t i o n s f o r d i r e c t s e r v i c e s , o u t r e a c h , a n d c a p i t a l
p r e p a r a t i o n
C o u n t y d e p a r t m e n t a l c o n t r i b u t i o n s t h r o u g h e x i s t i n g w e l l n e s s ,
h o u s i n g , a n d e c o n o m i c d e v e l o p m e n t p r o g r a m s
E a r l y p h i l a n t h r o p i c p a r t n e r s h i p s w i t h e q u i t y -f o c u s e d i n s t i t u t i o n s (e .g .,
K a i s e r P e r m a n e n t e , B l u e S h i e l d F o u n d a t i o n )
T h i s p e r i o d w i l l a l s o s u p p o r t l e g a l a n d o p e r a t i o n a l g r o u n d w o r k f o r a
f u t u r e J o i n t P o w e r s A u t h o r i t y (J P A ) o r a l t e r n a t i v e f i s c a l s t r u c t u r e .
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P h a s e 2 : D i v e r s i f i c a t i o n & C a p a c i t y B u i l d i n g
A s s e r v i c e s e x p a n d a c r o s s s e m i -p e r m a n e n t s i t e s , t h e H u b w i l l i m p l e m e n t
a b l e n d e d f u n d i n g m o d e l t h a t i n c l u d e s :
M e d i -C a l a n d D -S N P r e i m b u r s e m e n t s f o r e l i g i b l e h e a l t h s e r v i c e s (e .g .,
m a t e r n a l c a r e , b e h a v i o r a l h e a l t h , s u b s t a n c e u s e r e c o v e r y )
C o u n t y a n d c i t y p a r t i c i p a t o r y b u d g e t i n g a l i g n e d w i t h c o m m u n i t y
p r i o r i t i e s
P h i l a n t h r o p i c c a p a c i t y -b u i l d i n g g r a n t s t o s u p p o r t B l a c k -l e d C B O s
p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y
A d e d i c a t e d l e a d f i s c a l a g e n t o r i n t e r m e d i a r y m a y b e i d e n t i f i e d d u r i n g
t h i s p h a s e t o s t e w a r d c o n t r a c t s , t r a c k i m p a c t , a n d m a n a g e m u l t i -s o u r c e
c o m p l i a n c e u n t i l a f o r m a l g o v e r n a n c e s t r u c t u r e i s o p e r a t i o n a l i z e d .
P h a s e 3 : R e v e n u e G e n e r a t i o n & L o n g -T e r m I n f r a s t r u c t u r e
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c o m m u n i t y p r i o r i t i e s t h r o u g h :
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p o w e r , e n s u r i n g t h a t t h e H u b ’s g r o w t h i s n o t o n l y f i n a n c i a l l y s u s t a i n a b l e ,
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p r i o r i t i e s . T h i s s t r a t e g y s u p p o r t s t h e p h a s e d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n t i m e l i n e —
f r o m m o b i l e u n i t s t o p e r m a n e n t i n f r a s t r u c t u r e —a n d p o s i t i o n s t h e H u b a s
a n a t i o n a l m o d e l f o r h e a l i n g -c e n t e r e d i n v e s t m e n t , e q u i t y -d r i v e n
g o v e r n a n c e , a n d t r a n s f o r m a t i o n a l p u b l i c h e a l t h i n n o v a t i o n .
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a n d f i n a l d e b t s e r v i c e p a y m e n t . R e p u r p o s i n g C a v a l l o R o a d r e f l e c t s t h e
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o n g o i n g i n p u t f r o m B l a c k r e s i d e n t s a n d s e r v i c e p r o v i d e r s . R a t h e r t h a n
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d e l i v e r m o b i l e a n d s i t e -b a s e d s e r v i c e s a c r o s s t h e c o u n t y , w i t h i n t e r i m
l o c a t i o n s i n R i c h m o n d , P i t t s b u r g , a n d C e n t r a l C o n t r a C o s t a s u p p o r t i n g
i m m e d i a t e o u t r e a c h . T h i s a p p r o a c h a l l o w s C a v a l l o R o a d t o s e r v e a s t h e
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s u s t a i n e d i n t e r a g e n c y c o l l a b o r a t i o n .
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c e n t e r s , a n d t r u s t e d C B O s p a c e s , w i l l s u p p o r t i m m e d i a t e a c c e s s t o
c u l t u r a l l y g r o u n d e d c a r e w h i l e t h e p e r m a n e n t f a c i l i t y i s u n d e r
r e n o v a t i o n . T h e s e s e r v i c e s w i l l i n c l u d e h o u s i n g n a v i g a t i o n ,
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l o c a t i o n . W h i l e t h e C o u n t y r e t a i n s o w n e r s h i p , a m a s t e r t e n a n t m o d e l
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e x t e n s i v e c o m m u n i t y e n g a g e m e n t . I t r e s p o n d s d i r e c t l y t o t h e
s y s t e m i c i n e q u i t i e s B l a c k r e s i d e n t s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y h a v e
n a m e d —a c r o s s h e a l t h , h o u s i n g , e c o n o m i c s e c u r i t y , a n d j u s t i c e .
D e s i g n e d n o t a s a t e m p o r a r y i n t e r v e n t i o n b u t a s a p e r m a n e n t
c o m m u n i t y -c e n t e r e d i n f r a s t r u c t u r e , t h e H u b c h a r t s a p a t h f o r w a r d
r o o t e d i n h e a l i n g , a c c o u n t a b i l i t y , a n d s e l f -d e t e r m i n a t i o n .
T h r o u g h m o r e t h a n 4 ,0 0 0 s u r v e y r e s p o n s e s , 1 6 l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n s ,
a n d c o n v e r s a t i o n s w i t h r e s i d e n t s a c r o s s f i v e d i s t r i c t s , t h e c a l l f o r
t r a n s f o r m a t i o n h a s b e e n c l e a r : s e r v i c e s m u s t b e c u l t u r a l l y g r o u n d e d ,
g o v e r n a n c e m u s t r e f l e c t c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r s h i p , a n d e q u i t y m u s t b e
e m b e d d e d a t e v e r y l e v e l o f d e c i s i o n -m a k i n g . T h i s e f f o r t b e g i n s w i t h
m o b i l e a n d t e m p o r a r y s e r v i c e s i n h i g h -n e e d a r e a s a n d b u i l d s
t o w a r d a p e r m a n e n t f a c i l i t y a t 1 6 5 0 C a v a l l o R o a d —a n a n c h o r f o r E a s t
C o u n t y a n d p a r t o f a b r o a d e r s u b r e g i o n a l m o d e l t h a t r e c o g n i z e s t h e
d i v e r s e n e e d s a n d s t r e n g t h s a c r o s s t h e C o u n t y .
I m p l e m e n t a t i o n w i l l f o l l o w a p h a s e d a p p r o a c h g u i d e d b y t h e
g o v e r n a n c e r o a d m a p i n A p p e n d i x L . T h e c u r r e n t S t e e r i n g
C o m m i t t e e w i l l e v o l v e i n t o a T r a n s i t i o n a l O v e r s i g h t C o m m i t t e e ,
s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y w i l l b e g i n t h r o u g h e x i s t i n g t r u s t e d p a r t n e r s h i p s , a n d
t h e g r o u n d w o r k f o r a J o i n t P o w e r s A u t h o r i t y (J P A ) w i l l b e d e v e l o p e d
c o l l a b o r a t i v e l y . T h e J P A —o n c e f u l l y e s t a b l i s h e d —w i l l i n s t i t u t i o n a l i z e
s h a r e d g o v e r n a n c e , f i s c a l t r a n s p a r e n c y , a n d p u b l i c a c c o u n t a b i l i t y .
O n g o i n g e v a l u a t i o n w i l l r e f l e c t b o t h q u a l i t a t i v e a n d q u a n t i t a t i v e
m e a s u r e s c o -d e v e l o p e d w i t h t h e c o m m u n i t y .
P r o g r e s s w i l l b e t r a c k e d t h r o u g h k e y i n d i c a t o r s s u c h a s :
A c c e s s t o c u l t u r a l l y a f f i r m i n g m e n t a l , m a t e r n a l , a n d b e h a v i o r a l h e a l t h
s e r v i c e s ;
H o u s i n g s t a b i l i t y a n d r e e n t r y s u p p o r t f o r j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s ;
E c o n o m i c p a r t i c i p a t i o n , j o b p l a c e m e n t , a n d e n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p ;
R e p r e s e n t a t i o n a n d p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n g o v e r n a n c e , p l a n n i n g , a n d
o v e r s i g h t s t r u c t u r e s .
B u t s u c c e s s w i l l n o t b e d e f i n e d b y m e t r i c s a l o n e . I t w i l l b e r e f l e c t e d i n t h e
t r u s t r e b u i l t b e t w e e n r e s i d e n t s a n d s y s t e m s , t h e s p a c e s r e c l a i m e d f o r
c o l l e c t i v e h e a l i n g , a n d t h e p a r t n e r s h i p s f o r m e d a c r o s s g e n e r a t i o n s . T h e
H u b i s n o t a d e m o n s t r a t i o n p r o j e c t —i t i s a c o u n t y w i d e c o m m i t m e n t t o
i n v e s t i n B l a c k w e l l n e s s i n f r a s t r u c t u r e , n o t j u s t t h r o u g h f u n d i n g b u t
t h r o u g h s u s t a i n e d c o l l a b o r a t i o n a n d s h a r e d l e a d e r s h i p .
A s C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y e n t e r s t h i s n e x t c h a p t e r , t h e A A H W R H o f f e r s a
m o d e l f o r w h a t i t m e a n s t o b u i l d s y s t e m s w i t h —n o t j u s t f o r —B l a c k
c o m m u n i t i e s . T h i s i s a l o n g -t e r m u n d e r t a k i n g r o o t e d i n r e a d i n e s s , r e g i o n a l
c o o r d i n a t i o n , a n d r a c i a l j u s t i c e . A n d i t b e g i n s n o w .
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A p p e n d i x A : M o d e l s f o r
C o n s i d e r a t i o n t o S u p p o r t t h e
A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s
a n d R e s o u r c e H u b (A A H W R H )
This appendix outlines case-informed funding structures, phased
implementation models, and institutional strategies that can guide the
development of the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub
(AAHWRH). These examples serve as potential frameworks for the AAHWRH,
focusing on community-driven approaches to health equity, racial justice, and
wellness. Drawing from existing models across various sectors and regions,
these examples provide a range of strategies for scaling wellness services, from
pilot projects to fully integrated and sustainable initiatives.
These strategies emphasize flexibility, phased development, and the
importance of centering community leadership in wellness delivery. The
application of these models to the AAHWRH offers insights into how the Hub
can build on local and national best practices while advancing long-term
community-driven health and wellness infrastructure.
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C a s e -I n f o r m e d F u n d i n g S t r u c t u r e s
Organization Focus Potential Application
California Endowment
Community-driven health
equity and racial justice
initiatives
Potential funding source for the
AAHWRH’s health equity initiatives
California Wellness
Foundation
Health equity and
community-based trauma
care initiatives
Model for securing long-term funding
through a Joint Powers Authority (JPA)
or similar structure
California Department of
Public Heal th (CDPH) - Off ice
of Heal th Equity
Statewide health equity
initiatives
Model equity strategies for AAHWRH
based on CDPH's Health in All Policies
(HiAP) approach
Keystone Community Center
(MN)
Wellness, social services, and
mental health support
Wellness hub model integrating health
and economic resilience
Bay Area Housing Finance
Authority (BAHFA)
Affordable housing and
economic development
Collaborate on integrating housing
solutions into wellness services
Keystone Community Center
(Minnesota)
Community wellness, social
services, and mental health
support
Runs wellness hubs focused on holistic
health and economic resilience
Bay Area Housing Finance
Authority (BAHFA)
Affordable housing and
economic development
AAHWRH could collaborate with
BAHFA to integrate housing solutions
into its wellness framework
Youth Uprising Center
(Oakland, CA) & Ashland
Youth Center (Alameda
County, CA)
Youth empowerment, trauma-
informed care, and workforce
development
AAHWRH could adopt a similar co-
location model for integrating youth
services
Richmond Heal th Equity
Partnership (RHEP)
Reducing racial health
disparities and increasing
access to quality care
AAHWRH could align its strategies with
RHEP’s initiatives
Detroit People’s Food Co-op
(MI)
Food justice and economic
empowerment through
cooperative systems
AAHWRH could incorporate
cooperative food justice models to
support health and economic stability
Harlem Children’s Zone
(HCZ) – New York, NY
Comprehensive
community support
through cradle-to-career
programming
AAHWRH could start with pilot
programs in a specific area before
expanding countywide
La Clínica de La Raza
(California)
Primary care, behavioral
health, dental care, mobile
health units
AAHWRH could replicate La
Clínica’s mobile health model to
reach underser ved populations
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P h a s e d I m p l e m e n t a t i o n M o d e l s f o r
C o m m u n i t y W e l l n e s s H u b s
Model Focus Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Harlem Children’s
Zone (NY)
Education and
community wellness
Pilot in a select block with
workshops
Expand to cradle-to-
college pipeline
Integrated housing,
health, and jobs
Heal thRight 360
(CA)
Mental health,
substance use, and
primary care
Behavioral health services Integrated primary
care
Mobile clinics for
wider reach
Sierra Heal th
Foundation (CA)
Community wellness
hubs
Identify community
needs
Launch ser vice
hubs
Develop
permanent hubs
for comprehensive
care
Live Well San
Diego (CA)
Health equity and
community well-
being
Needs assessment and
engagement
Pilot health
programs
County-wide
rollout and policy
integration
Alameda County
Af rican American
Wellness Hub
Black wellness and
mental health Outreach and pop-ups
Culturally
responsive mobile
services
Expansion to
permanent hubs
San Francisco
Wellness Hubs
(CA)
Harm reduction and
community care
Pop-up services for high-
need areas
Integrate health
and behavioral
services
Develop
permanent hubs
for long-term
service
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I n s t i t u t i o n a l M o d e l s a n d
C o l l a b o r a t i v e A p p r o a c h e s
Institution/Model Focus Potential Application to AAHWRH
Bay Area Housing Finance
Authority (BAHFA)
Housing and economic
development
Integrate housing solutions into
wellness infrastructure
Center for Health Equity
Transformation (CHET)
Racial health disparities and
trauma-informed care
Conduct data-driven interventions to
reduce disparities
Youth Uprising (Oakland,
CA)
Youth services and trauma-
informed care
Co-locate youth ser vices with
health and wellness programs
California Heal th Equity
Project
Equity-based policy
interventions
Align AAHWRH's advocacy with
statewide health equity initiatives
Af rican-Centered Wellness
Model (AACWI)
Culturally specific mental
health services
Integrate Afrocentric mental health
frameworks for addressing
historical trauma
California Reducing
Disparities Project (CRDP)
Community-driven mental
health solutions
Use CRDP’s model for expanding
mental health services and funding
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Key Considerations for AAHWRH Implementation
Most models begin with a small-scale pilot or temporary service hubs
and expand over time. Early-phase investments should focus on
building trust, infrastructure, and relationships with local partners.
Effective models incorporate community input at all stages of
development, from service design to evaluation. Uphold the
leadership of Black-led organizations and embed local stakeholders
as core participants in governance and decision-making processes.
While initial funding may come from government grants or
philanthropic sources, look for models that create long-term
sustainability through partnerships, co-investment strategies, and
diversified revenue streams.
The AAHWRH can draw insights from the case examples and phased
implementation models provided. By focusing on flexible, community-
rooted strategies, AAHWRH can scale effectively, build long-term
sustainability, and advance equitable outcomes for Black residents in
Contra Costa County. This appendix offers a guide to structuring the
Hub’s development across phases while integrating lessons learned from
successful initiatives.
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T h i s f r a m e w o r k i s r o o t e d i n t h e l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e s , a n c e s t r a l k n o w l e d g e ,
a n d h e a l i n g t r a d i t i o n s o f B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y . I t
w a s d e v e l o p e d i n d i r e c t r e s p o n s e t o c o m m u n i t y t e s t i m o n y t h a t s p o k e
u r g e n t l y a n d p o w e r f u l l y a b o u t s y s t e m i c h a r m , r a c i a l i n e q u i t i e s , a n d t h e
n e e d t o c e n t e r B l a c k v o i c e s i n p u b l i c d e c i s i o n -m a k i n g .
A t i t s c o r e , t h e f r a m e w o r k p r i o r i t i z e s c u l t u r a l l y r o o t e d , c o m m u n i t y -
g o v e r n e d p a r t n e r s h i p s t h a t e l e v a t e B l a c k w e l l n e s s —e s p e c i a l l y t h e v o i c e s
o f B l a c k m e n , y o u t h , e l d e r s , a n d s y s t e m -i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s . I t
a c k n o w l e d g e s t h e d e e p m i s t r u s t c a u s e d b y h i s t o r i c a l a n d o n g o i n g
i n s t i t u t i o n a l h a r m a n d a f f i r m s t h a t w e l l n e s s m u s t b e d e f i n e d b y t h o s e
m o s t i m p a c t e d .
A l l s e r v i c e p a r t n e r s s e l e c t e d t h r o u g h t h i s f r a m e w o r k m u s t d e m o n s t r a t e
a c l e a r c o m m i t m e n t t o r a c i a l j u s t i c e , c o m m u n i t y a c c o u n t a b i l i t y , a n d
t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d i n n o v a t i o n , a l i g n i n g w i t h b o t h n a t i o n a l b e s t p r a c t i c e s
a n d l o c a l d e m a n d s f o r c h a n g e . T h e g o a l i s t o d i s r u p t e n t r e n c h e d c y c l e s
o f e x c l u s i o n a n d t o o f f e r a r e p a r a t i v e , t r u s t -b u i l d i n g a p p r o a c h t o p u b l i c
h e a l t h , e c o n o m i c o p p o r t u n i t y , a n d c o l l e c t i v e h e a l i n g .
T h i s c o m m u n i t y -d r i v e n p r o c e s s c a l l s f o r :
P r i o r i t i z i n g B l a c k -l e d , c u l t u r a l l y g r o u n d e d o r g a n i z a t i o n s
F u n d i n g m e n t o r s h i p a n d l e a d e r s h i p d e v e l o p m e n t f o r B l a c k
r e s i d e n t s , w i t h a n e m p h a s i s o n B l a c k m e n
R e c o g n i z i n g l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e a s e s s e n t i a l e x p e r t i s e
S h i f t i n g p o w e r t o w a r d c o m m u n i t y -g o v e r n e d m o d e l s
R e p a i r i n g i n s t i t u t i o n a l h a r m t h r o u g h i n t e n t i o n a l i n v e s t m e n t
A p p e n d i x B : E x a m p l e P a r t n e r
C r i t e r i a f o r S e r v i c e D e p l o y m e n t
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I . C o r e C r i t e r i a f o r S e r v i c e P a r t n e r s
1 . M i s s i o n A l i g n m e n t & C o m m u n i t y T r u s t
D e m o n s t r a t e d C o m m i t m e n t t o B l a c k W e l l n e s s :
P a r t n e r s m u s t h a v e a v e r i f i a b l e h i s t o r y o f s e r v i n g B l a c k
c o m m u n i t i e s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y .
1 .
O r g a n i z a t i o n s m u s t d e m o n s t r a t e d e e p k n o w l e d g e o f t h e
s t r u c t u r a l r a c i s m a n d i n t e r g e n e r a t i o n a l t r a u m a h a r m i n g B l a c k
c o m m u n i t i e s a n d e m b o d y a h e a l i n g -c e n t e r e d , j u s t i c e -r o o t e d
m i s s i o n t h a t r e f l e c t s l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e a n d b u i l d s t r u s t w i t h t h e
m o s t i m p a c t e d .
2 .
O r g a n i z a t i o n s m u s t b e c o m m i t t e d t o c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t
s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y , i n c l u d i n g h i r i n g s t a f f a n d e v a l u a t o r s w h o r e f l e c t
t h e l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e o f t h e p o p u l a t i o n s m o s t h a r m e d .
3 .
R o o t e d i n C u l t u r a l l y R e s p o n s i v e P r a c t i c e s :
S e r v i c e p r o v i d e r s m u s t i n t e g r a t e A f r o c e n t r i c , f a i t h -b a s e d , o r
c u l t u r a l l y t a i l o r e d w e l l n e s s m o d e l s , s u c h a s B l a c k m a t e r n a l
h e a l t h d o u l a s , p e e r -l e d t r a u m a c i r c l e s , a n d e c o n o m i c h e a l i n g
i n i t i a t i v e s .
1 .
S e r v i c e s s h o u l d b e a d a p t e d t o a d d r e s s r a c i a l d i s p a r i t i e s i n h e a l t h
o u t c o m e s , e c o n o m i c s t a b i l i t y , a n d h o u s i n g s e c u r i t y .
2 .
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C o m m u n i t y -L e d a n d T r u s t e d b y R e s i d e n t s :
B l a c k -l e d i s d e f i n e d a s a n o r g a n i z a t i o n w i t h a t l e a s t 5 1 % o f i t s
e x e c u t i v e l e a d e r s h i p , b o a r d , o r g o v e r n i n g b o d y i d e n t i f y i n g a s B l a c k ,
a n d w i t h c o r e p r o g r a m s d e v e l o p e d b y a n d f o r B l a c k r e s i d e n t s o f t h e
g e o g r a p h y i n w h i c h s e r v i c e s a r e d e l i v e r e d . T h e s e o r g a n i z a t i o n s m u s t
d e m o n s t r a t e a c c o u n t a b l e l e a d e r s h i p s t r u c t u r e s a n d a c o n s i s t e n t
h i s t o r y o f c o m m u n i t y -r o o t e d s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y s h a p e d b y B l a c k
s t a k e h o l d e r s .
1 .
P r e f e r e n c e w i l l b e g i v e n t o o r g a n i z a t i o n s t h a t m e e t t h i s d e f i n i t i o n o f
B l a c k -l e d a n d a r e h e a d q u a r t e r e d o r p r i m a r i l y o p e r a t i n g i n
h i s t o r i c a l l y B l a c k n e i g h b o r h o o d s o f C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y . T h i s p l a c e -
b a s e d a p p r o a c h r e f l e c t s a c o m m i t m e n t t o c o m m u n i t y s e l f -
d e t e r m i n a t i o n a n d c o m p l i e s w i t h l e g a l m a n d a t e s u n d e r P r o p o s i t i o n
2 0 9 b y g r o u n d i n g s e l e c t i o n c r i t e r i a i n g e o g r a p h i c , h i s t o r i c a l , a n d
e x p e r i e n t i a l e q u i t y r a t h e r t h a n r a c i a l c l a s s i f i c a t i o n a l o n e .
2 .
W e r e c o g n i z e t h a t m a n y n o n -B l a c k o r g a n i z a t i o n s h a v e l o n g s e r v e d
B l a c k r e s i d e n t s a n d h a v e b u i l t m e a n i n g f u l , t r u s t e d r e l a t i o n s h i p s i n
t h e c o m m u n i t y . T h i s f r a m e w o r k i s n o t i n t e n d e d t o d i s c o u r a g e
e n g a g e m e n t f r o m t h e s e o r g a n i z a t i o n s , b u t r a t h e r t o c r e a t e s p a c e f o r
c a p a c i t y -b u i l d i n g i n v e s t m e n t s t h a t g r o w B l a c k -l e d i n f r a s t r u c t u r e
w h i l e c o n t i n u i n g t o s u p p o r t h i g h -i m p a c t , c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t
p r o v i d e r s o f a l l b a c k g r o u n d s w h o d e m o n s t r a t e s u s t a i n e d
c o m m i t m e n t a n d e f f e c t i v e n e s s i n s e r v i n g B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s .
3 .
W h e r e B l a c k -l e d o r g a n i z a t i o n a l i n f r a s t r u c t u r e i s s t i l l e m e r g i n g ,
p r e f e r e n c e w i l l b e g i v e n t o p a r t n e r s h i p s t h a t a c t i v e l y m e n t o r , s h a r e
p o w e r w i t h , a n d b u i l d c a p a c i t y a m o n g B l a c k -l e d a n d c o m m u n i t y -
g o v e r n e d o r g a n i z a t i o n s .
4 .
M u s t d e m o n s t r a t e a h i s t o r y o f m e a n i n g f u l e n g a g e m e n t a n d
p a r t n e r s h i p s w i t h g r a s s r o o t s o r g a n i z a t i o n s .
5 .
O r g a n i z a t i o n s s h o u l d h a v e e x i s t i n g t r u s t a n d c r e d i b i l i t y w i t h i n B l a c k
c o m m u n i t i e s t o s u p p o r t s t r o n g p r o g r a m p a r t i c i p a t i o n a n d o v e r a l l
e f f e c t i v e n e s s .
6 .
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2 . S e r v i c e D e l i v e r y C a p a b i l i t i e s
C o m p r e h e n s i v e , W r a p a r o u n d S e r v i c e s
S e r v i c e p r o v i d e r s m u s t d e l i v e r m u l t i -f a c e t e d p r o g r a m s t h a t
a d d r e s s i n t e r s e c t i n g n e e d s s u c h a s m e n t a l h e a l t h , h o u s i n g
s t a b i l i t y , w o r k f o r c e t r a i n i n g , a n d f i n a n c i a l c o a c h i n g .
P r e f e r e n c e i s g i v e n t o o r g a n i z a t i o n s t h a t e m p l o y a n i n t e g r a t i v e
s e r v i c e m o d e l , e n s u r i n g i n d i v i d u a l s r e c e i v e h o l i s t i c s u p p o r t .
T r a u m a -I n f o r m e d a n d H e a l i n g -C e n t e r e d A p p r o a c h e s
A l l s e r v i c e m o d e l s m u s t b e r o o t e d i n t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d c a r e a n d
r a c i a l j u s t i c e f r a m e w o r k s .
P r o v i d e r s s h o u l d e m p l o y p r o f e s s i o n a l s t r a i n e d i n s y s t e m i c h a r m ,
i n t e r g e n e r a t i o n a l t r a u m a , a n d r a c i a l h e a l t h d i s p a r i t i e s .
M o b i l e a n d F i x e d -S i t e C a p a b i l i t i e s
P a r t n e r s m u s t b e a b l e t o o p e r a t e a t t h e H u b ’s p r i m a r y l o c a t i o n a s
w e l l a s i n s a t e l l i t e l o c a t i o n s , i n c l u d i n g l i b r a r i e s , s c h o o l s , a n d
m o b i l e w e l l n e s s u n i t s i n u n d e r -r e s o u r c e d a r e a s .
M o b i l e s e r v i c e p a r t n e r s s h o u l d d e m o n s t r a t e t h e a b i l i t y t o r e a c h
p o p u l a t i o n s t h a t f a c e b a r r i e r s t o a c c e s s i n g t r a d i t i o n a l h e a l t h c a r e
a n d s o c i a l s e r v i c e s .
D a t a -D r i v e n a n d O u t c o m e -O r i e n t e d A p p r o a c h e s
S e r v i c e p r o v i d e r s m u s t t r a c k k e y m e t r i c s s u c h a s p r o g r a m
u t i l i z a t i o n , e f f e c t i v e n e s s , a n d l o n g -t e r m i m p a c t .
M e t r i c s s h o u l d i n c l u d e h e a l t h o u t c o m e s , e c o n o m i c m o b i l i t y
i n d i c a t o r s , a n d h o u s i n g s t a b i l i t y r a t e s .
P a r t n e r s m u s t p a r t i c i p a t e i n r e g u l a r d a t a r e p o r t i n g a n d
e v a l u a t i o n t o s u p p o r t a c c o u n t a b i l i t y a n d d r i v e c o n t i n u o u s
i m p r o v e m e n t .
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3. Workforce and Hiring Standards
Lived experience in carceral systems, homelessness, and racial trauma is
recognized as essential expertise. Preference will be given to organizations
that recruit, train, and compensate staff with direct experience navigating
these systems.
Prioritization of Black Providers and Practitioners
Organizations should prioritize hiring Black therapists, case
managers, social workers, and community health navigators.
Preference is given to entities that provide culturally competent
training to their staff to better serve Black residents.
Fair Compensation and Economic Opportunity for Black Workers
Partners must provide competitive wages and workforce
development opportunities for Black professionals.
Programs should include mentorship, career advancement pathways,
and support for certification and licensure for Black providers.
Leadership Development and Succession Planning
Organizations should demonstrate a commitment to training
emerging Black leaders in the wellness sector.
Preference will be given to entities that have established pipelines for
Black professionals to advance into leadership roles.
P a r t n e r s w i l l b e s e l e c t e d b a s e d o n k e y w e l l n e s s p r i o r i t i e s i d e n t i f i e d b y
t h e c o m m u n i t y .
1 . M e n t a l H e a l t h a n d H e a l i n g J u s t i c e
K e y S e r v i c e s N e e d e d :
B l a c k -l e d t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d t h e r a p y , i n c l u d i n g i n d i v i d u a l a n d g r o u p
c o u n s e l i n g .
P e e r -l e d c r i s i s r e s p o n s e t e a m s t o p r o v i d e a l t e r n a t i v e s t o l a w
e n f o r c e m e n t i n t e r v e n t i o n s .
C u l t u r a l l y a f f i r m i n g g r i e f s u p p o r t , h e a l i n g c i r c l e s , a n d m e n t a l h e a l t h
n a v i g a t i o n .
E x a m p l e P a r t n e r : A B l a c k m e n t a l h e a l t h c o l l e c t i v e p r o v i d i n g c u l t u r a l l y
c o m p e t e n t t h e r a p y a n d p e e r c r i s i s i n t e r v e n t i o n s u p p o r t .
2 . B l a c k M a t e r n a l a n d R e p r o d u c t i v e H e a l t h
K e y S e r v i c e s N e e d e d :
C u l t u r a l l y r e s p o n s i v e d o u l a s a n d m i d w i f e r y s e r v i c e s f o r B l a c k m o t h e r s .
P o s t p a r t u m c a r e , l a c t a t i o n s u p p o r t , a n d m a t e r n a l w e l l n e s s i n i t i a t i v e s .
L e g a l a d v o c a c y a d d r e s s i n g d i s p a r i t i e s i n m a t e r n a l h e a l t h c a r e .
E x a m p l e P a r t n e r : A B l a c k -l e d d o u l a n e t w o r k o f f e r i n g c o m p r e h e n s i v e
p r e - a n d p o s t n a t a l c a r e s e r v i c e s .
3 . E c o n o m i c E m p o w e r m e n t a n d F i n a n c i a l W e l l n e s s
K e y S e r v i c e s N e e d e d :
W o r k f o r c e d e v e l o p m e n t a n d j o b p l a c e m e n t s e r v i c e s , w i t h a f o c u s o n
f o r m e r l y i n c a r c e r a t e d i n d i v i d u a l s .
F i n a n c i a l l i t e r a c y p r o g r a m s , w e a l t h -b u i l d i n g s u p p o r t , a n d
h o m e o w n e r s h i p e d u c a t i o n .
C o o p e r a t i v e b u s i n e s s i n c u b a t o r s a n d B l a c k -l e d e n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p
t r a i n i n g .
E x a m p l e P a r t n e r : A B l a c k -l e d f i n a n c i a l s e r v i c e s n o n p r o f i t o f f e r i n g
c r e d i t -b u i l d i n g s u p p o r t a n d s m a l l b u s i n e s s g r a n t s .
I I . S e r v i c e P a r t n e r C a t e g o r i e s
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4 . H o l i s t i c H e a l t h a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e C a r e
K e y S e r v i c e s N e e d e d :
C o m m u n i t y -b a s e d c h r o n i c d i s e a s e p r e v e n t i o n p r o g r a m s a d d r e s s i n g
h y p e r t e n s i o n , d i a b e t e s , a n d h e a r t d i s e a s e .
N u t r i t i o n e d u c a t i o n , h e r b a l m e d i c i n e , a n d a l t e r n a t i v e h e a l i n g
m o d a l i t i e s t a i l o r e d t o B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s .
M o b i l e h e a l t h s c r e e n i n g s f o r B l a c k e l d e r s a n d u n d e r s e r v e d
p o p u l a t i o n s .’
E x a m p l e P a r t n e r : A B l a c k h o l i s t i c h e a l t h c l i n i c i n t e g r a t i n g W e s t e r n
a n d a l t e r n a t i v e m e d i c i n e a p p r o a c h e s .
5 . H o u s i n g , L e g a l A i d , a n d R e e n t r y S e r v i c e s
K e y S e r v i c e s N e e d e d :
T e n a n t a d v o c a c y , e v i c t i o n p r e v e n t i o n , a n d f a i r h o u s i n g e d u c a t i o n .
L e g a l a s s i s t a n c e f o r f o r m e r l y i n c a r c e r a t e d i n d i v i d u a l s , i n c l u d i n g
e x p u n g e m e n t c l i n i c s .
R e e n t r y s e r v i c e s f o c u s e d o n e m p l o y m e n t , h o u s i n g a c c e s s , a n d
f i n a n c i a l s t a b i l i t y .
E x a m p l e P a r t n e r : A B l a c k -l e d r e e n t r y p r o g r a m o f f e r i n g l e g a l s u p p o r t
a n d t r a n s i t i o n a l h o u s i n g n a v i g a t i o n .
6 . B l a c k M a l e W e l l n e s s a n d M u l t i g e n e r a t i o n a l L e a d e r s h i p
K e y S e r v i c e s N e e d e d :
P e e r -l e d m e n t o r s h i p p r o g r a m s l e d b y f o r m e r l y i n c a r c e r a t e d B l a c k
m e n
B l a c k f a t h e r h o o d a n d i n t e r g e n e r a t i o n a l h e a l i n g i n i t i a t i v e s
L e a d e r s h i p t r a i n i n g a n d c i v i c e n g a g e m e n t p a t h w a y s f o r B l a c k y o u t h
a n d e l d e r s
L i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n s a n d n a r r a t i v e j u s t i c e i n i t i a t i v e s t h a t e l e v a t e B l a c k
m a l e v o i c e s
E x a m p l e P a r t n e r : A B l a c k -l e d m e n t o r s h i p c o l l e c t i v e p r o v i d i n g t r a u m a -
i n f o r m e d c o a c h i n g a n d p o l i c y a d v o c a c y r o o t e d i n l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e .
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1 . P e r f o r m a n c e a n d E q u i t y M e a s u r e s
T o u p h o l d r a c i a l e q u i t y i n f u n d i n g d i s t r i b u t i o n , t h e R F P p r o c e s s m u s t
i n c l u d e m a n d a t o r y r a c i a l e q u i t y s c o r i n g r u b r i c s , c l e a r c r i t e r i a f o r
a s s e s s i n g c u l t u r a l l y r o o t e d i n n o v a t i o n , a n d p r o a c t i v e s a f e g u a r d s a g a i n s t
i m p l i c i t b i a s .
A d d i t i o n a l l y , s e r v i c e p a r t n e r s m u s t c o m m i t t o t r a n s p a r e n t , d a t a -d r i v e n
e v a l u a t i o n s , i n c l u d i n g :
N u m b e r o f B l a c k r e s i d e n t s s e r v e d p e r q u a r t e r .
I m p a c t o n r e d u c i n g r a c i a l d i s p a r i t i e s i n h e a l t h , e c o n o m i c s t a b i l i t y ,
a n d h o u s i n g a c c e s s .
C o m m u n i t y e n g a g e m e n t l e v e l s a n d p r o g r a m r e t e n t i o n r a t e s .
2 . C o m m u n i t y -L e d R F P R e v i e w P a n e l s
T o g r o u n d s c o r i n g a n d e v a l u a t i o n p r o c e s s e s i n t h e l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e o f
t h e m o s t i m p a c t e d c o m m u n i t i e s :
A l l R F P r e v i e w p a n e l s w i l l i n c l u d e c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s w i t h d i r e c t
l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e r e l a t e d t o t h e s e r v i c e a r e a .
R e v i e w p a n e l s m u s t b e r a c i a l l y a n d e x p e r i e n t i a l l y d i v e r s e , a n d m u s t
r e c e i v e c u l t u r a l c o m p e t e n c y a n d r a c i a l b i a s t r a i n i n g .
·S c o r i n g r u b r i c s w i l l p r i o r i t i z e m i s s i o n a l i g n m e n t , c o m m u n i t y t r u s t ,
a n d s e r v i c e t o B l a c k p o p u l a t i o n s , r a t h e r t h a n l e g a c y f u n d i n g
r e l a t i o n s h i p s o r i n s t i t u t i o n a l s i z e .
·A p p l i c a t i o n s f r o m B l a c k -l e d o r g s m u s t b e r e v i e w e d b y p a n e l s t h a t
i n c l u d e B l a c k l e a d e r s h i p a n d l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e r e p r e s e n t a t i o n . A n y
s c o r i n g p a n e l m u s t u n d e r g o a n t i -r a c i s m a n d b i a s t r a i n i n g b e f o r e
e v a l u a t i n g a p p l i c a n t s .
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2 . E q u i t a b l e R e q u e s t f o r P a r t n e r s h i p (R F P ) P r o c e s s
T o s u p p o r t a n i n c l u s i v e a n d a c c e s s i b l e s e l e c t i o n p r o c e s s , t h e H u b w i l l
i m p l e m e n t a l o w -b u r d e n , e q u i t y -d r i v e n R F P m o d e l t h a t :
M i n i m i z e s a d m i n i s t r a t i v e b a r r i e r s f o r g r a s s r o o t s o r g a n i z a t i o n s
P r o t e c t s i n t e l l e c t u a l p r o p e r t y a n d o r g a n i z a t i o n a l a u t o n o m y .
P r i o r i t i z e s e q u i t y , l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e , a n d c o m m u n i t y i m p a c t o v e r
t r a d i t i o n a l b u r e a u c r a t i c r e q u i r e m e n t s .
M a i n t a i n s t r a n s p a r e n c y i n s c o r i n g a n d s e l e c t i o n , o f f e r i n g
o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r p u b l i c f e e d b a c k a n d a p p e a l s .
F u n d i n g s t r u c t u r e s m u s t r e f l e c t r e p a r a t i v e j u s t i c e m o d e l s , n o t
p u n i t i v e c o m p l i a n c e . A d v a n c e p a y m e n t s , s i m p l i f i e d r e p o r t i n g , a n d
a c c e s s i b l e t e c h n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e m u s t b e s t a n d a r d , e s p e c i a l l y f o r
e m e r g i n g B l a c k -l e d g r o u p s . F i s c a l s p o n s o r s h i p a n d l e g a l s u p p o r t
m u s t b e p r o v i d e d a t n o c o s t t o g r a n t e e s n e w t o p u b l i c c o n t r a c t s .
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A c c e s s i b l e
A s h o r t a p p l i c a t i o n f o r m w i l l a l l o w c o m m u n i t y o r g a n i z a t i o n s t o
e x p r e s s t h e i r i n t e r e s t i n b e c o m i n g a p a r t n e r .
N o e x t e n s i v e p r o p o s a l w r i t i n g r e q u i r e d a t t h i s s t a g e .
X X
S t e p 2 : C o l l a b o r a t i v e A p p l i c a t i o n & C o m m u n i t y R e v i e w
P r o c e s s
S e l e c t e d o r g a n i z a t i o n s w i l l e n g a g e i n a p a r t i c i p a t o r y a p p l i c a t i o n
p r o c e s s w h e r e t h e y c o -d e v e l o p t h e i r s e r v i c e p l a n s w i t h c o m m u n i t y
s t a k e h o l d e r s .
C o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s w i l l p a r t i c i p a t e i n t h e s e l e c t i o n p r o c e s s t o r e f l e c t
t h e i r n e e d s a n d p r i o r i t i e s .
3 . F u n d i n g a n d C o n t r a c t i n g M o d e l s
F l e x i b l e , M u l t i -Y e a r C o m m i t m e n t s
S e r v i c e p a r t n e r s w i l l r e c e i v e m u l t i -y e a r c o n t r a c t s (e .g ., t w o t o t h r e e
y e a r s ) t o s u p p o r t l o n g -t e r m s t a b i l i t y .
F u n d i n g a g r e e m e n t s w i l l p r i o r i t i z e s u s t a i n a b i l i t y , a v o i d i n g s h o r t -
t e r m , p r o j e c t -b a s e d f u n d i n g m o d e l s .
E q u i t y -B a s e d D i s b u r s e m e n t M o d e l s
S m a l l o r g a n i z a t i o n s w i l l h a v e t h e o p t i o n t o r e c e i v e a d v a n c e
p a y m e n t s r a t h e r t h a n r e i m b u r s e m e n t -b a s e d f u n d i n g .
P a r t n e r s w i t h f e w e r f i n a n c i a l r e s o u r c e s w i l l b e p r i o r i t i z e d f o r u p f r o n t
d i s b u r s e m e n t s t o s u p p o r t c a p a c i t y b u i l d i n g .
C a p a c i t y -B u i l d i n g S u p p o r t f o r E m e r g i n g O r g a n i z a t i o n s
G r a s s r o o t s o r g a n i z a t i o n s n e w t o p u b l i c f u n d i n g w i l l h a v e a c c e s s t o
f i s c a l s p o n s o r s h i p m o d e l s .
L e g a l a n d c o m p l i a n c e a s s i s t a n c e w i l l b e p r o v i d e d f o r f i r s t -t i m e
g o v e r n m e n t c o n t r a c t o r s .
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6 1
T o m a x i m i z e a c c e s s i b i l i t y , t h e H u b w i l l c o m b i n e f i x e d -s i t e l o c a t i o n s
w i t h m o b i l e w e l l n e s s s e r v i c e s t o r e a c h c o m m u n i t i e s w h e r e t h e y a r e .
1 . C r i t e r i a f o r V e n u e P a r t n e r s
E q u i t y -B a s e d S i t e S e l e c t i o n
S e r v i c e s i t e s w i l l b e p r i o r i t i z e d b a s e d o n a n e e d i n d e x t h a t
c o n s i d e r s s o c i a l v u l n e r a b i l i t y , h e a l t h d i s p a r i t i e s , a n d e c o n o m i c
c o n d i t i o n s .
V e n u e s m u s t h a v e A D A a c c e s s i b i l i t y , s t a b l e i n f r a s t r u c t u r e , a n d
c o m m u n i t y t r u s t .
T i e r e d S e r v i c e M o d e l f o r P a r t n e r S i t e s
T i e r 1 : F u l l -S e r v i c e H u b s – F i x e d l o c a t i o n s o p e r a t i n g o n a d a i l y
b a s i s , w i t h f u l l -s c a l e s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y .
T i e r 2 : R o t a t i o n a l P a r t n e r S i t e s – C o m m u n i t y s i t e s o f f e r i n g s e r v i c e s
o n a w e e k l y o r b i w e e k l y b a s i s .
T i e r 3 : P o p -U p S e r v i c e L o c a t i o n s – O n e -t i m e o r e v e n t -b a s e d
w e l l n e s s s e r v i c e a c t i v a t i o n s i n h i g h -n e e d n e i g h b o r h o o d s .
2 . A n n u a l R e v i e w a n d C o n t i n u o u s I m p r o v e m e n t
A l l s e r v i c e p r o v i d e r s a n d v e n u e p a r t n e r s w i l l u n d e r g o a n a n n u a l
p e r f o r m a n c e r e v i e w t o a s s e s s e f f e c t i v e n e s s a n d i m p a c t .
C o m m u n i t y f e e d b a c k w i l l i n f o r m a d j u s t m e n t s i n p r o g r a m m i n g
a n d s e r v i c e s i t e a l l o c a t i o n s .
I V . V e n u e a n d S e r v i c e S i t e S e l e c t i o n
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T h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b (A A H W R H ) i s
c o m m i t t e d t o d r i v i n g m e a s u r a b l e i m p r o v e m e n t s i n B l a c k h e a l t h a n d
e c o n o m i c e q u i t y t h r o u g h a t r a n s p a r e n t , d a t a -i n f o r m e d a c c o u n t a b i l i t y
s t r u c t u r e . T h e f o l l o w i n g H e a l t h E q u i t y M e a s u r e s s e r v e n o t o n l y a s
i n d i c a t o r s o f r a c i a l d i s p a r i t y , b u t a s t o o l s f o r d r i v i n g s y s t e m i c
t r a n s f o r m a t i o n . D r a w i n g f r o m t h e R h o d e I s l a n d H e a l t h E q u i t y Z o n e
m o d e l a n d i n f l u e n c e d b y K i n g C o u n t y ’s O f f i c e o f E q u i t y a n d R a c i a l a n d
S o c i a l J u s t i c e (O r d i n a n c e 1 6 9 4 8 )—w h i c h m a n d a t e s c o u n t y w i d e
b e n c h m a r k i n g a n d r e p o r t i n g o n r a c i a l e q u i t y o u t c o m e s —t h i s f r a m e w o r k
c a l l s f o r C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y t o b a s e l i n e i t s c u r r e n t p e r f o r m a n c e a c r o s s
m u l t i p l e e q u i t y i n d i c a t o r s a n d c o m m i t t o t r a c k i n g p r o g r e s s o v e r t i m e .
T h i s a p p r o a c h e s t a b l i s h e s a c o u n t y w i d e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t o e l i m i n a t e
d i s p a r i t i e s b y e x p l i c i t l y t y i n g o u t c o m e s t o p o l i c y , b u d g e t , a n d
i n s t i t u t i o n a l p r a c t i c e . B y d i s a g g r e g a t i n g d a t a b y r a c e , i n c o m e , Z I P c o d e ,
a n d j u s t i c e i n v o l v e m e n t s t a t u s , t h e H u b w i l l t r a c k t h e r e a c h a n d i m p a c t
o f c o u n t y s e r v i c e s i n i m p a c t e d c o m m u n i t i e s . T h e i n d i c a t o r s a r e g r o u p e d
i n t o k e y d o m a i n s : h e a l t h a c c e s s , h o u s i n g s t a b i l i t y , e n v i r o n m e n t a l j u s t i c e ,
p u b l i c s a f e t y , a n d w o r k f o r c e d e v e l o p m e n t .
B y m o n i t o r i n g t h e s e i n d i c a t o r s , t h e H u b w i l l :
C r e a t e a r a c i a l e q u i t y b a s e l i n e f o r C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y t h a t e n a b l e s
p o l i c y m a k e r s a n d c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r s t o m e a s u r e p r o g r e s s o v e r t i m e .
H o l d p u b l i c i n s t i t u t i o n s a c c o u n t a b l e b y i d e n t i f y i n g g a p s i n s e r v i c e
d e l i v e r y a n d s y s t e m i c b a r r i e r s t h a t d r i v e r a c i a l d i s p a r i t i e s .
D r i v e e q u i t y -f o c u s e d d e c i s i o n -m a k i n g b y l i n k i n g d a t a t o b u d g e t
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s , p o l i c y r e f o r m s , a n d p r o g r a m d e s i g n .
S u p p o r t f u n d i n g s u s t a i n a b i l i t y b y d e m o n s t r a t i n g n e e d , t r a c k i n g
p r o g r e s s , a n d a l i g n i n g w i t h p h i l a n t h r o p i c a n d p u b l i c g r a n t m a k i n g
p r i o r i t i e s .
S t r e n g t h e n l o c a l a d v o c a c y b y o f f e r i n g B l a c k -l e d o r g a n i z a t i o n s ,
r e s i d e n t s , a n d c o a l i t i o n p a r t n e r s a c c e s s t o a c t i o n a b l e d a t a f o r
c h a n g e -m a k i n g .
T h e f o l l o w i n g t a b l e o u t l i n e s p r o p o s e d h e a l t h e q u i t y m e a s u r e s a c r o s s
d o m a i n s , w i t h s t r a t i f i c a t i o n c r i t e r i a d e s i g n e d t o s u p p o r t f u l l
t r a n s p a r e n c y a n d a l i g n m e n t w i t h r a c i a l e q u i t y s t a n d a r d s :
A p p e n d i x C : H e a l t h E q u i t y
M e a s u r e s f o r t h e H u b
Category Measure Strata
Integrated Heal thcare
Percentage of Black and low-
income residents who delayed or
avoided medical/dental care due
to cost
Race/Ethnicity, Income, ZIP Code
Integrated Heal thcare Rate of Black maternal mortality
and severe maternal morbidity Race/Ethnicity, ZIP Code
Integrated Heal thcare
Percentage of Black residents
reporting barriers to mental
health services
Race/Ethnicity, Income, ZIP Code
Integrated Heal thcare Ratio of primary care providers
(PCPs) to residents ZIP Code
Social & Economic Services
Ratio of eligible Black
households receiving CalFresh
benefits
Race/Ethnicity, ZIP Code
Social & Economic Services
Employment rate among
formerly incarcerated Black
residents
Race/Ethnicity, ZIP Code, Justice-
Involvement Status
Community Resiliency &
Public Safety
Percentage of Black residents on
county advisory boards and
commissions
Race/Ethnicity
Community Resiliency &
Public Safety
Number of mental health crisis
calls handled by non-police
response teams
Race/Ethnicity, ZIP Code
Physical Environment &
Environmental Justice
Levels of particulate matter (PM
2.5) in historically Black
neighborhoods
ZIP Code
Physical Environment &
Environmental Justice
Tree canopy coverage in Black-
majority neighborhoods ZIP Code
Housing Stability & Economic
Mobility
Percentage of Black households
spending more than 30% of
income on housing
Race/Ethnicity, Income
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Category Measure Strata
Housing Stability & Economic
Mobility
Number of Black individuals
permanently housed through
county services
Race/Ethnicity
Education & Workforce
Development
Graduation rates and post-
secondary enrollment for Black
students
Race/Ethnicity, School District
Education & Workforce
Development
Number of Black-owned
businesses receiving county
contracts or grants
Business Ownership
Demographics
Criminal Justice Reform &
Public Safety
Percentage of Black residents in
pretrial detention compared to
White residents
Race/Ethnicity, Arrest Data
Criminal Justice Reform &
Public Safety
Participation rates in diversion
programs for Black youth Race/Ethnicity
Additional Cross-Cutting
Indicators
Ratio of naloxone kits distributed
to opioid overdose deaths ZIP Code
Additional Cross-Cutting
Indicators
Ratio of low-income housing
units to low-income households ZIP Code
Additional Cross-Cutting
Indicators
Percentage of registered Black
voters participating in elections Race/Ethnicity, ZIP Code
Additional Cross-Cutting
Indicators
Percentage of Black residents
who report racial discrimination
in healthcare settings
Race/Ethnicity
Additional Cross-Cutting
Indicators
Percentage of children with high
blood lead levels ZIP Code
Additional Cross-Cutting
Indicators
Number of Black residents
under probation and parole
supervision
Race/Ethnicity, ZIP Code
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T h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f t h e s e H e a l t h E q u i t y M e a s u r e s w i l l h o l d C o n t r a
C o s t a C o u n t y a c c o u n t a b l e f o r a d d r e s s i n g r a c i a l d i s p a r i t i e s i n h e a l t h a n d
e c o n o m i c o u t c o m e s . B y t r a c k i n g t h e s e i n d i c a t o r s o v e r t i m e , t h e A f r i c a n
A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b w i l l o p e r a t e a s a c r i t i c a l
i n s t i t u t i o n f o r d r i v i n g s y s t e m i c c h a n g e , s e c u r i n g s u s t a i n e d f u n d i n g , a n d
a d v a n c i n g r a c i a l j u s t i c e t h r o u g h e v i d e n c e -b a s e d p o l i c y a d v o c a c y .
T h e H u b ’s s t r a t e g y i s r o o t e d i n a p l a c e -b a s e d e q u i t y f r a m e w o r k , d r a w i n g
o n t h e w o r k o f u r b a n g e o g r a p h e r A l e x S c h a f r a n , w h o s e b o o k T h e R o a d t o
R e s e g r e g a t i o n : N o r t h e r n C a l i f o r n i a a n d t h e F a i l u r e o f P o l i t i c s (2 0 1 9 )
e x a m i n e s h o w d e c a d e s o f p o l i c y d e c i s i o n s , e c o n o m i c r e s t r u c t u r i n g , a n d
r a c i a l i z e d d i s i n v e s t m e n t d i s p l a c e d B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s f r o m u r b a n
c e n t e r s i n t o s e g r e g a t e d , u n d e r -r e s o u r c e d s u b u r b a n a r e a s . A s S c h a f r a n
w r i t e s , “t h i s m a s s i v e , r a c i a l i z e d , a n d u n e q u a l n e w m a p i s a f o r m o f
s e g r e g a t i o n f o r t h e n e o l i b e r a l e r a ” (2 0 1 9 , p . 4 9 ).
I n r e s p o n s e t o t h e s e s p a t i a l i n j u s t i c e s , t h e H u b u s e s g e o g r a p h i c ,
e c o n o m i c , a n d h e a l t h -b a s e d d i s p a r i t i e s —l e g a l l y n e u t r a l p r o x i e s —t o g u i d e
i n v e s t m e n t a n d p r i o r i t i z e s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y i n B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s t h a t h a v e
l o n g f a c e d s y s t e m i c e x c l u s i o n .
T o s u p p o r t t h i s w o r k , C e r e s P o l i c y R e s e a r c h p a r t n e r e d w i t h R o m o G I S t o
c r e a t e a n i n t e r a c t i v e m a p p i n g t o o l t h a t v i s u a l i z e s w h e r e B l a c k r e s i d e n t s
l i v e i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y a n d o v e r l a y s k e y i n d i c a t o r s l i k e i n s u r a n c e
s t a t u s , i n c o m e , e d u c a t i o n , a n d r e n t b u r d e n . T h i s t o o l i s a c r i t i c a l a s s e t f o r
a l i g n i n g m o b i l e w e l l n e s s s e r v i c e s , f u n d i n g , a n d l o n g -t e r m i n f r a s t r u c t u r e
w i t h c o m m u n i t y n e e d .
E x p l o r e t h e m a p h e r e : h t t p s ://t i n y u r l .c o m /R O M O C E R E S H U B M A P
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A p p e n d i x D : P l a c e -B a s e d E q u i t y
A p p r o a c h
B y s t r u c t u r i n g t h e H u b ’s s e r v i c e s a r o u n d p l a c e -b a s e d n e e d , w e c a n :
L e g a l l y j u s t i f y p r i o r i t i z a t i o n f o r h i s t o r i c a l l y u n d e r s e r v e d c o m m u n i t i e s .
P r i o r i t i z e i n v e s t m e n t s i n B l a c k -l e d s e r v i c e p r o v i d e r s a n d w o r k f o r c e
d e v e l o p m e n t .
T a r g e t h i g h -d i s p a r i t y a r e a s w i t h o u t e x p l i c i t r a c e -b a s e d p r e f e r e n c e s .
B u i l d a s u s t a i n a b l e f u n d i n g m o d e l t h a t e x p a n d s e q u i t a b l y w h i l e
k e e p i n g B l a c k r e s i d e n t s a t t h e c e n t e r o f i m p l e m e n t a t i o n .
T h i s a p p e n d i x o u t l i n e s a m u l t i -p h a s e s t r a t e g y t h a t a l i g n s w i t h l o c a l
h e a l t h a n d e c o n o m i c d a t a , e n s u r i n g t h a t s e r v i c e s a r e d e p l o y e d
s t r a t e g i c a l l y t o m a x i m i z e i m p a c t a n d s u s t a i n a b i l i t y .
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I . D e f i n i n g P l a c e -B a s e d I n e q u i t i e s f o r T a r g e t e d
I n v e s t m e n t
T o c o d i f y a n e q u i t y -d r i v e n d e f i n i t i o n f o r s e r v i c e p r i o r i t i z a t i o n , w e
f o c u s o n f o u r k e y d i s p a r i t y a r e a s :
1 . G e o g r a p h i c D i s p a r i t i e s
H o u s i n g i n s t a b i l i t y : H i g h e v i c t i o n f i l i n g s , f o r e c l o s u r e s , a n d r e n t
b u r d e n .
F o o d d e s e r t s : L i m i t e d a c c e s s t o f r e s h f o o d w i t h i n a r e a s o n a b l e
d i s t a n c e .
E n v i r o n m e n t a l j u s t i c e r i s k s : P r o x i m i t y t o p o l l u t i o n s o u r c e s a n d h i g h
a s t h m a r a t e s .
2 . E c o n o m i c I n e q u i t i e s
U n e m p l o y m e n t r a t e s : Z I P c o d e s w i t h a b o v e -a v e r a g e j o b l e s s n e s s .
W e a l t h g a p : L o w e r h o m e o w n e r s h i p r a t e s a n d l o w e r m e d i a n
h o u s e h o l d w e a l t h .
I n c o m e i n e q u a l i t y : S t a r k d i f f e r e n c e s i n m e d i a n i n c o m e c o m p a r e d
t o c o u n t y a v e r a g e s .
3 . H e a l t h D i s p a r i t i e s
M a t e r n a l h e a l t h o u t c o m e s : H i g h r a t e s o f l o w b i r t h w e i g h t a n d B l a c k
m a t e r n a l m o r t a l i t y .
C h r o n i c d i s e a s e b u r d e n : D i s p r o p o r t i o n a t e r a t e s o f d i a b e t e s ,
h y p e r t e n s i o n , a n d a s t h m a .
M e n t a l h e a l t h c r i s i s : L a c k o f c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t c a r e , u n t r e a t e d
t r a u m a , a n d h i g h s u i c i d e r a t e s .
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4 . C r i m i n a l i z a t i o n & S o c i a l E x c l u s i o n
O v e r -p o l i c i n g : H i g h e r a r r e s t a n d i n c a r c e r a t i o n r a t e s f o r B l a c k
r e s i d e n t s .
G e n t r i f i c a t i o n d i s p l a c e m e n t : R i s i n g h o u s i n g c o s t s f o r c i n g
l o n g t i m e r e s i d e n t s o u t .
E d u c a t i o n a l b a r r i e r s : D i s p a r i t i e s i n g r a d u a t i o n r a t e s , c o l l e g e
a c c e s s , a n d s c h o o l d i s c i p l i n e .
B y g r o u n d i n g s e r v i c e d e p l o y m e n t i n s p a t i a l i n d i c a t o r s —s u c h a s e v i c t i o n
r a t e s , f o r e c l o s u r e s , a n d c h r o n i c i l l n e s s b u r d e n s —w e a r e r e s p o n d i n g t o
w h a t S c h a f r a n (2 0 1 9 ) c a l l s “t h e c u l m i n a t i o n o f m u l t i p l e g e n e r a t i o n s o f
d e c i s i o n s ” t h a t h a v e n o r m a l i z e d i n e q u a l i t y a n d f r a g m e n t e d a c c e s s t o
o p p o r t u n i t y (p . 1 0 ). T h e s e i n d i c a t o r s s e r v e a s l e g a l l y v i a b l e m e t r i c s t h a t
r e f l e c t t h e l i v e d r e a l i t i e s o f d i s p l a c e m e n t a n d e x c l u s i o n e x p e r i e n c e d b y
B l a c k r e s i d e n t s .
I I . I m p l e m e n t i n g a P l a c e -B a s e d S e r v i c e M o d e l
P h a s e 1 : I m m e d i a t e I n v e s t m e n t i n H i g h -D i s p a r i t y C o m m u n i t i e s
E x p e r i e n c i n g “M o b i l e S e g r e g a t i o n ”
S c h a f r a n (2 0 1 9 ) i n t r o d u c e s t h e c o n c e p t o f “m o b i l e s e g r e g a t i o n ,” w h e r e
c o m m u n i t i e s o f c o l o r m i g r a t e o u t w a r d i n s e a r c h o f a f f o r d a b i l i t y , o n l y t o
f i n d t h e m s e l v e s r e s e g r e g a t e d i n s t r u c t u r a l l y u n s t a b l e s u b u r b s (p . 5 4 ).
E a s t C o n t r a C o s t a c o m m u n i t i e s s u c h a s P i t t s b u r g a n d A n t i o c h e x e m p l i f y
t h i s s h i f t , h a v i n g s e e n t h e i r B l a c k p o p u l a t i o n s g r o w e x p o n e n t i a l l y e v e n
a s i n f r a s t r u c t u r e a n d p u b l i c s e r v i c e s f a i l e d t o k e e p p a c e (p . 7 3 ).
6 8
T a r g e t Z I P C o d e s & C e n s u s T r a c t s
R i c h m o n d : 9 4 8 0 1 , 9 4 8 0 4 , 9 4 8 0 6
P i t t s b u r g : 9 4 5 6 5
A n t i o c h : 9 4 5 0 9 , 9 4 5 3 1
S a n P a b l o : 9 4 8 0 6
B a y P o i n t : 9 4 5 6 5
I m p l e m e n t a t i o n S t r a t e g y
D e p l o y m o b i l e w e l l n e s s u n i t s t o p r o v i d e m e n t a l h e a l t h s u p p o r t ,
m a t e r n a l c a r e , a n d e c o n o m i c a s s i s t a n c e i n h i g h -n e e d a r e a s .
P a r t n e r w i t h B l a c k -l e d o r g a n i z a t i o n s a n d c o m m u n i t y
i n s t i t u t i o n s t o s u p p o r t o u t r e a c h e f f o r t s t h a t r e a c h t h o s e m o s t
a f f e c t e d .
U s e a d a t a -i n f o r m e d r o l l o u t a p p r o a c h , a p p l y i n g g e o g r a p h i c
i n d i c a t o r s t o a s s e s s c o m m u n i t y i m p a c t .
P h a s e 2 : E x p a n d i n g A c c e s s t o U n d e r s e r v e d A r e a s
T a r g e t Z I P C o d e s
C o n c o r d : 9 4 5 1 8 , 9 4 5 1 9 , 9 4 5 2 0
W a l n u t C r e e k : 9 4 5 9 5 , 9 4 5 9 6
O a k l e y & B r e n t w o o d : 9 4 5 1 3 , 9 4 5 6 1
M a r t i n e z : 9 4 5 5 3
R o d e o : 9 4 5 7 2
I m p l e m e n t a t i o n S t r a t e g y
E s t a b l i s h s e m i -p e r m a n e n t s e r v i c e s i t e s i n e x i s t i n g c o m m u n i t y
c e n t e r s , l i b r a r i e s , a n d c i t y -r u n b u i l d i n g s .
E x p a n d w o r k f o r c e d e v e l o p m e n t a n d h o u s i n g s u p p o r t p r o g r a m s
t o p r o v i d e e c o n o m i c s t a b i l i t y t o d i s p l a c e d r e s i d e n t s .
C r e a t e p a r t n e r s h i p s w i t h l o c a l g o v e r n m e n t s t o i n t e g r a t e
s e r v i c e s i n t o u r b a n p l a n n i n g a n d p u b l i c h e a l t h i n i t i a t i v e s .
6 9
P h a s e 3 : L o n g -T e r m S u s t a i n a b i l i t y & C o u n t y w i d e I n t e g r a t i o n
P e r m a n e n t H u b & S a t e l l i t e E x p a n s i o n
P r i m a r y H u b L o c a t i o n : 1 6 5 0 C a v a l l o R d , A n t i o c h
A d d i t i o n a l S a t e l l i t e S i t e s :
S e c o n d H u b i n W e s t C o u n t y (t o b e d e t e r m i n e d b a s e d o n
c o m m u n i t y i n p u t )
S a t e l l i t e l o c a t i o n s i n P i t t s b u r g , C o n c o r d , a n d W a l n u t C r e e k
I m p l e m e n t a t i o n S t r a t e g y
S e c u r e a d d i t i o n a l p u b l i c a n d p r i v a t e f u n d i n g t o e x p a n d w e l l n e s s
h u b s w i t h o u t t a k i n g r e s o u r c e s f r o m e x i s t i n g B l a c k -l e d i n i t i a t i v e s .
D e v e l o p l o n g -t e r m g o v e r n a n c e s t r u c t u r e s t h a t k e e p r a c i a l e q u i t y
c e n t r a l t o f u n d i n g d i s t r i b u t i o n .
M a n d a t e a f u n d i n g s t r u c t u r e t h a t g u a r a n t e e s c o n t i n u e d
p r i o r i t i z a t i o n o f B l a c k -l e d s e r v i c e s w h i l e e x p a n d i n g t o m u l t i -
e t h n i c c o m m u n i t i e s .
7 0
D u e t o l e g a l r e s t r i c t i o n s u n d e r P r o p o s i t i o n 2 0 9 , r a c e -s p e c i f i c f u n d i n g
a l l o c a t i o n s m u s t b e f r a m e d a r o u n d e c o n o m i c a n d g e o g r a p h i c n e e d
r a t h e r t h a n r a c e a l o n e . T h e f o l l o w i n g s t r a t e g i e s p r o t e c t f u n d i n g
p r i o r i t i z a t i o n f o r c o m m u n i t i e s m o s t h a r m e d b y r a c i a l i z e d
s u b u r b a n i z a t i o n , e v e n w i t h i n t h e c o n s t r a i n t s o f P r o p o s i t i o n 2 0 9 . A s
S c h a f r a n (2 0 1 9 ) e x p l a i n s , r e s e g r e g a t i o n i s n o t a r e l i c o f t h e p a s t , b u t a
“d e e p l y h i s t o r i c a l p h e n o m e n o n ” t h a t “f o r c e s u s t o s e e t h a t t h i s i s …
h a p p e n i n g s i m u l t a n e o u s l y ” w i t h o l d e r f o r m s o f e x c l u s i o n (p . 9 ).
1 . J u s t i f y i n g B l a c k C o m m u n i t y I n v e s t m e n t T h r o u g h D a t a
U s e h e a l t h a n d e c o n o m i c d i s p a r i t i e s a s t h e b a s i s f o r f u n d i n g
d e c i s i o n s (e .g ., B l a c k m a t e r n a l m o r t a l i t y r a t e s , c h r o n i c d i s e a s e
b u r d e n s ).
L e v e r a g e m o d e l s l i k e t h e C a l i f o r n i a R e d u c i n g D i s p a r i t i e s P r o j e c t ,
w h i c h l e g a l l y p r i o r i t i z e s c u l t u r a l l y s p e c i f i c h e a l t h p r o g r a m s b a s e d
o n d a t a -d r i v e n n e e d .
2 . P r i o r i t i z i n g O r g a n i z a t i o n s w i t h H i s t o r i c a l E x c l u s i o n f r o m F u n d i n g
F o c u s o n s e r v i c e p r o v i d e r s f r o m h i g h -d i s p a r i t y a r e a s i n s t e a d o f
r a c e -b a s e d l a n g u a g e .
U s e c r i t e r i a l i k e p a s t e x c l u s i o n f r o m c o u n t y f u n d i n g t o j u s t i f y
t a r g e t e d i n v e s t m e n t s .
I I I . L e g a l & P o l i t i c a l F r a m i n g : P r o t e c t i n g B l a c k
C o m m u n i t y I n v e s t m e n t i n a R a c e -N e u t r a l S y s t e m
3 . B i n d i n g G o v e r n a n c e & F i s c a l P o l i c i e s t o P r o t e c t
B l a c k C o m m u n i t y I n v e s t m e n t
E s t a b l i s h a B l a c k C o m m u n i t y F u n d i n g
G u a r a n t e e t o e n s u r e t h a t a m i n i m u m o f
5 0 % o f a l l J P A f u n d s r e m a i n a l l o c a t e d t o
B l a c k -l e d s e r v i c e s .
U s e a t w o -t i e r e d f u n d i n g s t r u c t u r e :
T i e r 1 : C o r e i n v e s t m e n t i n B l a c k -l e d
i n i t i a t i v e s .
T i e r 2 : E x p a n d e d f u n d i n g f o r b r o a d e r
m u l t i -e t h n i c s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y .
T o p r e v e n t t h e e r a s u r e o f B l a c k -l e d s e r v i c e
p r o v i d e r s u n d e r b r o a d e r r e g i o n a l f r a m e w o r k s ,
a b i n d i n g g o v e r n a n c e m o d e l m u s t r e f l e c t
w h a t S c h a f r a n (2 0 1 9 ) i d e n t i f i e s a s “t h e
u n r e a l i z e d c o a l i t i o n ” n e e d e d t o c h a l l e n g e
i n e q u i t y i n t h e c o u n t y —a c o a l i t i o n t h a t
i n c l u d e s “c o m m u n i t i e s w h o h a d o n c e f o u g h t
e a c h o t h e r o v e r s c a r c e r e s o u r c e s , b u t n o w
r e a l i z e d t h e y w e r e a l l b e i n g l e f t b e h i n d ” (p .
2 3 4 ).
B y e m b e d d i n g e q u i t y -d r i v e n l e g a l f r a m e w o r k s
i n t o t h e f u n d i n g m o d e l , w e c a n p r e v e n t d i l u t i o n
o f B l a c k -l e d i n v e s t m e n t w h i l e e n s u r i n g
s u s t a i n a b i l i t y a n d g r o w t h .
7 1
7 2
T a r g e t e d O u t r e a c h & D e p l o y m e n t S t r a t e g i e s
M o b i l e S e r v i c e D e p l o y m e n t S t r a t e g y
D a y
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Z I P C o d e s
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F o c u s S e r v i c e s
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9 4 5 6 5 , 9 4 5 3 1
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W o r k f o r c e & r e e n t r y s e r v i c e s
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9 4 5 2 0 , 9 4 5 9 5
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9 4 8 0 1 , 9 4 8 0 6
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S o u t h C o u n t y
9 4 7 0 5 , 9 4 5 8 8
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7 3
V . C o n c l u s i o n : I m p l e m e n t i n g P l a c e -B a s e d
E q u i t y w i t h A c c o u n t a b i l i t y
T h e p l a c e -b a s e d e q u i t y m o d e l g u i d i n g t h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c
W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b i s d e s i g n e d t o d i r e c t r e s o u r c e s t o
c o m m u n i t i e s w i t h t h e m o s t s e v e r e a n d h i s t o r i c a l l y e n t r e n c h e d
d i s p a r i t i e s , w h i l e n a v i g a t i n g l e g a l l i m i t a t i o n s a n d p o l i t i c a l s c r u t i n y .
D r a w i n g f r o m A l e x S c h a f r a n ’s a n a l y s i s i n T h e R o a d t o R e s e g r e g a t i o n ,
t h i s a p p r o a c h r e c o g n i z e s t h a t c i t i e s l i k e A n t i o c h h a v e b e c o m e “t h e
r a d i c a l f a c e o f i n t e g r a t i o n a n d a k e y e x a m p l e o f t w e n t y -f i r s t -c e n t u r y
r e s e g r e g a t i o n ” (S c h a f r a n , 2 0 1 9 , p . 9 ). S u c h c o n d i t i o n s d e m a n d m o r e
t h a n t e m p o r a r y r e l i e f —t h e y c a l l f o r a s t r u c t u r a l t r a n s f o r m a t i o n r o o t e d i n
h i s t o r i c a l a c c o u n t a b i l i t y a n d i n f o r m e d b y d a t a . B y r e l y i n g o n
g e o g r a p h i c , e c o n o m i c , a n d h e a l t h -b a s e d i n d i c a t o r s r a t h e r t h a n r a c e -
s p e c i f i c l a n g u a g e , t h e m o d e l p r o t e c t s t a r g e t e d i n v e s t m e n t s i n B l a c k
c o m m u n i t i e s , b u i l d s a s u s t a i n a b l e a n d l e g a l l y s o u n d e q u i t y f r a m e w o r k ,
a n d e m b e d s r a c i a l a n d e c o n o m i c j u s t i c e w i t h i n t h e l o n g -t e r m
g o v e r n a n c e o f t h e H u b . T h i s s t r a t e g y n o t o n l y r e s p o n d s t o t h e r e a l i t i e s
o f B l a c k d i s p l a c e m e n t a n d s u b u r b a n i z a t i o n , b u t a l s o o f f e r s a r e p l i c a b l e
b l u e p r i n t f o r e q u i t y i n v e s t m e n t i n o t h e r h i s t o r i c a l l y m a r g i n a l i z e d
c o m m u n i t i e s —w h i l e k e e p i n g B l a c k w e l l n e s s , s a f e t y , a n d l e a d e r s h i p a t
t h e c o r e o f C o n t r a C o s t a ’s p u b l i c h e a l t h a g e n d a .
T h i s f i x e d w e e k l y s c h e d u l e p r o v i d e s c o n s i s t e n t s e r v i c e s w h i l e a l l o w i n g
f o r r o t a t i n g p o p -u p o u t r e a c h i n a r e a s d e s c r i b e d b y S c h a f r a n (2 0 1 9 ) a s
“z o n e s o f l o s s ”—g e o g r a p h i e s t h a t b e c a m e m o r e d i v e r s e y e t w e r e
d i s p r o p o r t i o n a t e l y a f f e c t e d b y f o r e c l o s u r e a n d d i s i n v e s t m e n t (p . 4 4 ).
C o m m u n i t y -B a s e d A c t i v a t i o n & T r u s t e d M e s s e n g e r s
P a r t n e r w i t h f a i t h -b a s e d i n s t i t u t i o n s , b a r b e r s h o p s /h a i r s a l o n s ,
g y m n a s i u m s a n d c u l t u r a l c e n t e r s t o e n g a g e B l a c k r e s i d e n t s .
D e p l o y s t r e e t o u t r e a c h t e a m s u s i n g g e o -f e n c e d S M S c a m p a i g n s ,
s o c i a l m e d i a e n g a g e m e n t , a n d d o o r -t o -d o o r c a n v a s s i n g .
X X
I n S e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 4 , t h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e
H u b (A A H W R H ) S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e —c o m p r i s i n g 1 3 c o m m u n i t y -r o o t e d
m e m b e r s f r o m a c r o s s C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y —v o t e d t o a d o p t a s h a r e d s e t
o f K e y P e r f o r m a n c e I n d i c a t o r s (K P I s ). T h e s e K P I s r e f l e c t t h e c o l l e c t i v e
p r i o r i t i e s e x p r e s s e d b y B l a c k r e s i d e n t s d u r i n g m o n t h s o f c o m m u n i t y
e n g a g e m e n t , i n c l u d i n g l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n s , t o w n h a l l s , s u r v e y s , a n d
p l a n n i n g d i s c u s s i o n s . T h e K P I s p r o v i d e a f o u n d a t i o n a l f r a m e w o r k f o r
m e a s u r i n g t h e H u b ’s i m p a c t a c r o s s c r i t i c a l a r e a s : c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t
h e a l t h c a r e a c c e s s , m a t e r n a l h e a l t h e q u i t y , t r a u m a r e c o v e r y , e l d e r
s u p p o r t , h o u s i n g a n d r e e n t r y s t a b i l i t y , a n d e c o n o m i c m o b i l i t y .
W h i l e t h e K P I s w e r e d e v e l o p e d t h r o u g h a c o m m u n i t y -l e d p r o c e s s a n d
r e f l e c t m a n y u r g e n t p r i o r i t i e s , i t i s i m p o r t a n t t o n o t e t h a t n o t a l l t a r g e t
p o p u l a t i o n s w e r e f u l l y r e p r e s e n t e d i n t h i s i n i t i a l p h a s e . B l a c k L G B T Q +
r e s i d e n t s , p e o p l e w i t h d i s a b i l i t i e s , a n d s o m e r e g i o n a l s u b g r o u p s r e m a i n
u n d e r r e p r e s e n t e d . A s t h e H u b m o v e s i n t o i m p l e m e n t a t i o n , c o n t i n u e d
o u t r e a c h a n d d a t a c o l l e c t i o n w i l l b e e s s e n t i a l t o e x p a n d i n g t h i s
f o u n d a t i o n a n d u p d a t i n g m e t r i c s t o r e f l e c t t h e f u l l d i v e r s i t y o f B l a c k
e x p e r i e n c e s i n t h e c o u n t y .
T h i s a p p e n d i x p r e s e n t s s e l e c t e d f i n d i n g s f r o m l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n s
c o n d u c t e d w i t h s e v e r a l o f t h e S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e ’s i d e n t i f i e d p r i o r i t y
p o p u l a t i o n s . T h e s e i n c l u d e B l a c k m o t h e r s , j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d r e s i d e n t s ,
y o u t h , e l d e r s , a n d i n d i v i d u a l s n a v i g a t i n g t h e h e a l t h c a r e a n d h o u s i n g
s y s t e m s . T h e d i r e c t q u o t e s a n d c o m m u n i t y i n s i g h t s c a p t u r e d i n t h i s
s e c t i o n p r o v i d e p o w e r f u l c o n t e x t f o r t h e K P I s a n d o f f e r g u i d a n c e f o r h o w
s e r v i c e s s h o u l d b e d e s i g n e d , d e l i v e r e d , a n d s t a f f e d .
A p p e n d i x E . I n t r o d u c t i o n t o t h e
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R a t h e r t h a n a g e n e r a l o v e r v i e w , t h i s s e c t i o n f u n c t i o n s a s a c o m m u n i t y
v a l i d a t i o n t o o l —s u p p o r t i n g t h e p l a c e -b a s e d a n d c u l t u r a l l y r e s p o n s i v e
s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y m o d e l o f t h e H u b . T h e s e t e s t i m o n i e s h i g h l i g h t h o w a n d
w h y c u l t u r a l l y a l i g n e d c a r e m u s t b e a t t h e c e n t e r o f t h e H u b ’s w o r k , a n d
o f f e r c r i t i c a l i n s i g h t i n t o h o w t o b u i l d t r u s t w i t h a n d s e r v e p o p u l a t i o n s
t h a t h a v e h i s t o r i c a l l y b e e n e x c l u d e d f r o m o r h a r m e d b y p u b l i c s y s t e m s .
B y l i s t e n i n g t o a n d a m p l i f y i n g t h e s e v o i c e s , t h e A A H W R H a f f i r m s i t s
c o m m i t m e n t t o b u i l d i n g a h e a l i n g -c e n t e r e d i n f r a s t r u c t u r e t h a t n o t o n l y
r e s p o n d s t o c o m m u n i t y n e e d s b u t e v o l v e s w i t h t h e m . T h i s a p p r o a c h
m o v e s b e y o n d a c c e s s —i t c e n t e r s u t i l i z a t i o n , t r u s t , a n d l o n g -t e r m
e n g a g e m e n t , e s p e c i a l l y f o r h a r d -t o -r e a c h p o p u l a t i o n s .
B l a c k M a t e r n a l W e l l n e s s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y
B l a c k w o m e n i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y f a c e p e r s i s t e n t d i s p a r i t i e s d u r i n g
p r e g n a n c y , c h i l d b i r t h , a n d p o s t p a r t u m r e c o v e r y —o f t e n d u e t o s y s t e m i c
n e g l e c t , r a c i a l b i a s i n h e a l t h c a r e , a n d e c o n o m i c p r e c a r i t y .
1 . M e d i c a l D i s r e s p e c t a n d P r e n a t a l B i a s
P a r t i c i p a n t s d e s c r i b e d w i d e s p r e a d d i s t r u s t i n t h e h e a l t h c a r e s y s t e m d u e
t o r a c i a l b i a s a n d d i s m i s s i v e t r e a t m e n t b y p r o v i d e r s .
“W h e n I w a s p r e g n a n t w i t h m y s o n , t h e y t r e a t e d u s p o o r l y u n t i l t h e y
f o u n d o u t t h a t m y h u s b a n d a n d I w e r e a t t o r n e y s … B u t w h y s h o u l d y o u
h a v e t o t r e a t m e b e t t e r b e c a u s e o f t h e p r o f e s s i o n I ’m i n ? I n i t i a l l y y o u
l o o k e d a t m y s k i n c o l o r , s a w t h a t I w a s a B l a c k m o t h e r , a n d y o u j u s t
a s s u m e d w e w e r e n o t h i n g .”
“T h e d o c t o r s w e r e t e l l i n g h e r t h a t i t w o u l d b e b e t t e r t o a b o r t . A n d
n o t h i n g 's w r o n g w i t h o u r g r a n d s o n … T h a t t r a u m a o f s p e a k i n g
n e g a t i v i t y o v e r o u r c h i l d r e n —i t ’s d a m a g i n g .”
“W e c o u l d t a k e i t , s e n t h o m e , d e a l w i t h i t … d o u l a s g e t d i s m i s s e d t o o ,
b u t w e n e e d a d v o c a t e s w h o a r e r e s p e c t e d w h e n t h e y s p e a k u p .”
2 . L a c k o f C u l t u r a l l y C o m p e t e n t S u p p o r t D u r i n g a n d A f t e r B i r t h
W h i l e s o m e p a r t i c i p a n t s h a d p o s i t i ve b i r t h ex p e r i e n ce s , t h e s e w e r e
o f t e n t i e d t o l u c k o r l o ca t i o n .
“I h a d m y s o n a t J o h n M u i r i n Wa l n u t C r e e k … s u r p r i s i n g l y , t h e s t a f f
w a s r e a l l y s u p p o r t i v e . B u t o n c e I g o t h o m e f r o m t h e N I C U , I d i d n ’t
f e e l l i ke I h a d m u c h s u p p o r t . M y O B G Y N j u s t w a n t e d t o g i v e m e
m e d s , a n d t h a t w a s i t .”
“I g av e b i r t h a t K a i s e r A n t i o c h a n d h a d t h e b e s t c h i l d b i r t h
ex p e r i e n c e … b u t my m e n t a l h e a l t h w a s n ’t t a k e n s e r i o u s l y . I a s ke d f o r
m o r e t i m e o f f w o r k a n d w a s d e n i e d b e ca u s e I w a s ‘t o o s e l f -awa r e ’ o f
my d e p r e s s i o n .”
3 . F o o d , H o u s i n g , a n d E c o n o m i c S t r a i n D u r i n g P o s t p a r t u m
P a r t i c i p a n t s e m p h a s i z e d t h a t we l l n e s s i s n ’t j u s t a b o u t m e d i ca l ca r e —i t ’s
a b o u t s t a b i l i t y .
“I t ’s h a r d e n o u g h t o b e p r e g n a n t , b u t i f y o u d o n ’t h a ve s t a b l e h o u s i n g
o r f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y , e ve r y t h i n g i s t e n t i m e s h a r d e r . Yo u ca n ’t f o c u s
o n p r e n a t a l ca r e i f yo u d o n ’t k n o w w h e r e y o u r n ex t m e a l i s co m i n g
f r o m .”
“N o u r i s h i n g P r e g n a n c y d e l i v e r e d g r o ce r i e s t o my d o o r a n d t a u g h t m e
h o w t o co o k m e a l s f o r my c o n d i t i o n … A f t e r b i r t h , t h e y s e n t co o k e d
m e a l s f o r s i x w e e k s . Th a t s a ve d m e .”
“Th ey h a d a p o s t p a r t u m p a r t o f t h e p r o g ra m , a n d I d i d n ’t ev e n k n o w .
N o o n e t o l d m e . I w o u l d ’v e b e e n s o g ra t e f u l f o r t h a t s u p p o r t .”
4 . P o s t p a r t u m M e n t a l H e a l t h a n d I s o l a t i o n
P o s t p a r t u m d e p r e s s i o n w a s a co m m o n ex p e r i e n c e —b u t o n e ra r e l y
a c k n ow l e d g e d o r s u p p o r t e d by p r o v i d e r s .
“P o s t p a r t u m ca r e i s n o n ex i s t e n t f o r B l a c k w o m e n . O n c e y o u g i v e
b i r t h , t h e s y s t e m i s d o n e w i t h yo u .”
“I ’v e s u f f e r e d f r o m p o s t p a r t u m d e p r e s s i o n s o m a ny t i m e s … n ow I
c h e c k i n w i t h m y s e l f , j o u r n a l , a n d t r y t o s t ay a h e a d o f i t . B u t I h a d t o
l e a r n t h a t o n my o w n .”
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“M y O B o f f i ce n e ve r f l a g g e d my m e n t a l h e a l t h . I t w a s t h e p e d i a t r i c i a n
w h o n o t i ce d my d i s t r e s s a n d g av e m e r e s o u r ce s … t h a t ’s n o t h o w i t
s h o u l d b e .”
“O n l y o n e t i m e I s aw a B l a c k t h e r a p i s t , a n d w h e n i t d i d n ’t c l i c k , I w a s
s t u c k . I t ’s s o f r u s t ra t i n g t o ke e p s e a r c h i n g a n d f e e l i n g u n s a f e .”
5 . L a c k o f T r u s t i n S y s t e m s a n d t h e N e e d f o r a We l l n e s s H u b
P a r t i c i p a n t s s t r o n g l y a d vo ca t e d f o r a ce n t ra l i z e d , c u l t u r a l l y s a f e s p a ce
f o r ca r e .
“Th e h o s p i t a l s y s t e m d o e s n ’t t r u s t B l a c k wo m e n , a n d B l a c k wo m e n
d o n ’t t r u s t t h e h o s p i t a l s y s t e m . Th a t ’s w hy w e n e e d a we l l n e s s h u b
ce n t e r e d o n B l a c k m o t h e r s , w i t h c u l t u ra l l y c o m p e t e n t d o u l a s ,
m e n t a l h e a l t h c a r e , a n d s a f e s p a c e s .”
“We l l n e s s m e a n s b e i n g i n a g o o d m e n t a l s p a ce . I f y o u ’r e d o i n g w e l l
m e n t a l l y , yo u ca n co n q u e r a l o t . We n e e d a p l a ce t h a t s e e s a n d
s u p p o r t s t h e w h o l e o f u s —s p i r i t u a l l y , f i n a n c i a l l y , e m o t i o n a l l y .”
Th e s e l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n s r e a f f i r m t h e u r g e n c y o f a t ra u m a -i n f o r m e d ,
co m m u n i t y -r o o t e d m a t e r n a l w e l l n e s s i n f ra s t r u c t u r e i n C o n t ra C o s t a .
P a r t i c i p a n t s i d e n t i f i e d b o t h w h a t h a s fa i l e d t h e m a n d w h a t h a s wo r ke d
—w h e n t h ey ’v e b e e n l u c k y e n o u g h t o f i n d i t . Th e y r e p e a t e d l y ca l l e d f o r
B l a c k -l e d , c u l t u ra l l y g r o u n d e d s e r v i ce s t h a t r e co g n i z e t h e i r f u l l
h u m a n i t y , p r o t e c t t h e i r d i g n i t y , a n d s u p p o r t t h e m i n n a v i g a t i n g b i r t h
a n d p a r e n t h o o d .
B l a c k M e n ’s H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d E c o n o m i c
S ta b i l i t y
B l a c k m e n i n C o n t ra Co s t a C o u n t y s h a r e d u r g e n t t r u t h s a b o u t t h e
i n t e r s e c t i n g b a r r i e r s t h ey fa c e —f r o m h i s t o r i ca l a n d g e n e ra t i o n a l t ra u m a
t o c h r o n i c u n d e r i nv e s t m e n t i n w e l l n e s s , e m p l oy m e n t , a n d s a f e t y . Ac r o s s
t h e l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n s , p a r t i c i p a n t s e m p h a s i z e d t h e n e e d f o r c u l t u r a l l y
r e s p o n s i ve ca r e , e c o n o m i c r e i nv e s t m e n t , a n d a l t e r n a t i v e s t o
c r i m i n a l i z a t i o n t h a t r e co g n i z e t h e f u l l h u m a n i t y o f B l a c k m e n .
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H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s N e e d s : P a r t i c i p a n t s s p o k e a t
l e n g t h a b o u t t h e e m o t i o n a l w e i g h t t h e y c a r r y —
g r i e f , a n g e r , a n d i s o l a t i o n t h a t o f t e n g o
u n a d d r e s s e d . F o r m a n y , m e n t a l h e a l t h s e r v i c e s
a r e e i t h e r u n a v a i l a b l e o r u n t r u s t w o r t h y . T h e
n e e d f o r c u l t u r a l l y g r o u n d e d , t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d
h e a l i n g w a s e m p h a s i z e d r e p e a t e d l y , a l o n g w i t h
t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f h a v i n g s a f e s p a c e s w h e r e
B l a c k m e n c a n s p e a k f r e e l y w i t h o u t j u d g m e n t .
C o m m u n i t y Q u o t e s :
“B l a c k m e n d o n ’t g e t t h e s p a c e t o h e a l . W e ’r e
e x p e c t e d t o j u s t d e a l w i t h i t . B u t t h e t r a u m a i s
r e a l , a n d i t e a t s a w a y a t u s .” — B l a c k M e n 's
G r o u p a t R i c h m o n d S e n i o r C e n t e r
“W e n e e d a s p a c e w h e r e w e c a n t a l k , w h e r e w e
c a n b r e a t h e . T h e r a p y a i n ’t j u s t f o r w h i t e f o l k s .”
— M o t i v a t e d 2 H e l p O t h e r s : M e n 's H o l d i n g
S p a c e L i s t e n i n g S e s s i o n
“I f w e h a d c o u n s e l o r s w h o a c t u a l l y l o o k e d l i k e
u s , m a y b e w e ’d o p e n u p m o r e . B u t t h e y d o n ’t
h i r e B l a c k t h e r a p i s t s i n o u r c o m m u n i t i e s .” —
B l a c k M e n 's G r o u p a t R i c h m o n d S e n i o r C e n t e r
“D e p r e s s i o n d o e s n ’t b e c o m e a c t i o n , b u t
i s o l a t i o n d o e s . I f y o u g o t n o o n e t o t a l k t o , n o
o n e t o t r u s t , i t b u i l d s u p .”
“T h i s i s b e c a u s e I g o t t a u n d e r s t a n d t h e
a d d i c t i o n . I t a i n ’t j u s t t h e p r o b l e m . H e h a s a
s e l f -e s t e e m p r o b l e m . H e g o t a b o d y , a n d h e ’s
m a d . F i r e u p , f i r e u p , b e c a u s e h e a i n ’t r i g h t .”
“W e ’r e n o t t a u g h t h o w t o c o m m u n i c a t e . W e ’r e
n o t t a u g h t h o w t o d e a l w i t h t r a u m a , s o w e h o l d
i t i n .”
“T h e r a p y a i n ’t j u s t f o r w h i t e f o l k s .”
Ec o nomic Empower ment and Vocational Su pport: Listening sess ion
par t icipants de scribed an econom ic syste m t ha t actively exc ludes
B lack men —es pecial ly those who a re forme rl y i ncarce ra t ed o r lack
f o rmal ed ucation. Many emp ha si zed how the edu ca t ion syste m fai led
the m e a rly, an d h o w re e ntry into the workfor c e r emains nearly
impos si ble without me ntorship, inve s t ment, a nd c ulturall y com peten t
care er t rain in g.
C o m m u n i t y Q u o t e s :
“O n e t h i n g w e a i n ’t g o t . W e d i d n ’t u n d e r s t a n d m o n e y .”
“T h e y c a n s h i f t t o a t r a n s i t i o n , b u t w i t h o u t j o b s , w e g o t n o
f o u n d a t i o n .”
“T h e y t e l l u s t o w o r k h a r d , b u t w h e n w e t r y t o g e t a j o b , t h e y s h u t
t h e d o o r i n o u r f a c e s . I t ’s l i k e t h e s y s t e m i s d e s i g n e d t o m a k e u s
f a i l .”
“T h e y s e n d y o u t o p r i s o n y o u n g , a n d t h e n w h e n y o u g e t o u t ,
n o b o d y w i l l h i r e y o u . H o w a r e w e s u p p o s e d t o s u r v i v e ? H o w d o w e
b u i l d a f u t u r e f o r o u r f a m i l i e s ?”
“E d u c a t i o n i s n e e d e d , b u t t h e s c h o o l s y s t e m f a i l e d u s b e f o r e w e
e v e n h a d a c h a n c e . T h e y a s s u m e w e w o n ’t g r a d u a t e , a n d t h e n
t h e y p u s h u s i n t o d e a d -e n d j o b s o r t h e s t r e e t s .”
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H e a l t h a n d M e d i c a l R e s o u r c e s : T h e r e w a s
a l s o a s t r o n g c a l l f o r i n c r e a s e d
i n v e s t m e n t i n p h y s i c a l h e a l t h s e r v i c e s —
p a r t i c u l a r l y p r e v e n t i o n , e a r l y s c r e e n i n g ,
a n d B l a c k -l e d h e a l t h e d u c a t i o n .
P a r t i c i p a n t s e m p h a s i z e d h o w h e a l t h
s y s t e m s h a v e n e g l e c t e d t h e s p e c i f i c
n e e d s o f B l a c k m e n , b o t h i n r e s e a r c h a n d
i n p r a c t i c e , a n d c a l l e d f o r m o r e
e d u c a t i o n a l o u t r e a c h o n m e n ’s h e a l t h
i s s u e s .
C o m m u n i t y Q u o t e s :
“W e n e e d m o r e r e s e a r c h f o r o l d e r g u y s .
W e d o n ’t h a v e a l l t h a t r e s e a r c h f o r o u r
n e e d s .”
“Y o u k n o w y o u h a v e t o h a v e t h o s e t e s t s
e a r l y , t h e y d e t e c t a l l t h a t . T h e y t e l l y o u
a b o u t c o l o n c a n c e r a t 5 0 , b u t y o u n e e d
t o t a k e i t a t 4 0 .”
“T h e k e y w o r d i s e d u c a t i o n . W e n e e d a
c l i n i c h e r e w h e r e w e c a n c o m e i n a n d b e
e d u c a t e d .”
“T h e s y s t e m s e t u s u p f o r f a i l u r e , b u t w e
g o t t o b u i l d s o m e t h i n g t o g e t h e r .”
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Poli ci ng , Criminal izati o n , and the Nee d f o r Belongi ng : Black m en
sh ar ed powerf ul stor ie s of b ei n g pr o fi le d , criminali zed, a nd
de h uman ized. Wheth er o r n o t the y had ever bee n involv ed w ith the
cr im inal jus t ic e s ys t em, th ey f el t policed by soci ety. Many na med the
ps yc hol o gical toll of c o nstant sus pic ion and su rv ei llance, a lon g with a
de e p d esire to r ecl a im the ir dig ni t y and be rec o gn ized a s wh o le
human beings.
C o m m u n i t y Q u o t e s :
“I c a n g i v e y o u t h i s b e c a u s e n o w I s t a n d . S o n o w l e t 's b u i l d t h e
b r i d g e . L e t 's b u i l d a g a p .”
“T h e s y s t e m s e t u s u p f o r f a i l u r e , b u t w e g o t t o b u i l d s o m e t h i n g
t o g e t h e r .”
“I f y o u d o n ’t h a v e a r e c o r d , t h e y a s s u m e y o u d o . I f y o u h a v e o n e ,
t h e y w o n ’t l e t y o u l i v e i t d o w n . E i t h e r w a y , t h e y k e e p y o u b o x e d
i n .”
“H e l a b e l e d t h e m a s g a n g m e m b e r s . H o w c o u l d y o u l a b e l t h e m
a g a n g m e m b e r ? M a y b e s o m e w e r e , m a y b e s o m e w e r e n ’t . T h a t
1 8 -y e a r -o l d t h a t g o t k i l l e d —t h a t w a s n o t .”
“W e w a n t t o b e t r e a t e d w i t h c o u r t e s y . W e w a n t s o m e o n e t h a t ’s
s i n c e r e .”
“I t ’s c r a z y h o w t h e y k e e p s a y i n g w e ’r e a t h r e a t , b u t w e ’r e t h e
o n e s g e t t i n g k i l l e d .”
“W e c a n ’t e v e n w a l k i n o u r o w n n e i g h b o r h o o d s w i t h o u t t h e c o p s
t h i n k i n g w e ’r e c r i m i n a l s .”
“I d o n ’t k n o w h o w m a n y t i m e s I ’v e b e e n p u l l e d o v e r j u s t f o r
b e i n g B l a c k i n a n i c e c a r . T h e y a s k m e i f I s t o l e i t . T h e y r u n m y
n a m e f o r n o r e a s o n . I t ’s l i k e I d o n ’t b e l o n g a n y w h e r e .”
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B l a c k e l d e r s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y f a c e a w e b o f c h a l l e n g e s , f r o m
n a v i g a t i n g c o m p l i c a t e d h e a l t h c a r e s y s t e m s t o c o p i n g w i t h i s o l a t i o n a n d
d i g i t a l d i s c r i m i n a t i o n . T h e s e l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n s p r o v i d e d a r i c h g l i m p s e
i n t o t h e i r l i v e d r e a l i t i e s —h i g h l i g h t i n g t h e b a r r i e r s , g a p s , a n d r e s i l i e n c e
s t r a t e g i e s e l d e r s a r e u s i n g t o s u r v i v e a n d s e e k j o y .
H e a l t h c a r e A c c e s s a n d M e d i c a l R e s o u r c e s : P a r t i c i p a n t s c o n s i s t e n t l y
e x p r e s s e d f r u s t r a t i o n o v e r t h e i n a c c e s s i b i l i t y o f p r i m a r y c a r e , l a c k
o f c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t m e d i c a l p r o v i d e r s , a n d c o n f u s i o n a r o u n d
b e n e f i t s a n d e l i g i b i l i t y . M a n y f e e l d i s m i s s e d b y h e a l t h c a r e
p r o f e s s i o n a l s a n d d e s i r e c a r e t h a t t a k e s t h e i r c u l t u r a l b a c k g r o u n d
a n d a g i n g b o d i e s s e r i o u s l y .
“I ’m 7 0 , a n d I c a n ’t e v e n f i n d a p r i m a r y c a r e d o c t o r i n R i c h m o n d .
T h e y t e l l y o u t o g o t o O r i n d a o r s o m e o t h e r p l a c e f a r a w a y , b u t I
n e e d c a r e h e r e , w h e r e I l i v e .”
“T h e y d o n ’t t a k e o u r p a i n s e r i o u s l y . I f y o u ’r e B l a c k a n d o l d e r , t h e y
t h i n k y o u ’r e e x a g g e r a t i n g o r d r u g -s e e k i n g .”
“W e g r e w u p t r u s t i n g o u r d o c t o r s , b u t n o w I f e e l l i k e t h e y d o n ’t
r e a l l y l i s t e n t o u s . T h e y j u s t p u s h p i l l s .”
“N o b o d y t e a c h e s u s h o w t o a d v o c a t e f o r o u r s e l v e s i n t h e
h e a l t h c a r e s y s t e m . W e d o n ’t e v e n k n o w w h a t ’s a v a i l a b l e u n t i l
i t ’s t o o l a t e .”
“W e n e e d d o c t o r s t h a t u n d e r s t a n d B l a c k a g i n g b o d i e s . T h e y
k e e p p r e s c r i b i n g s t u f f w i t h o u t r e a l l y l i s t e n i n g t o u s .”
“I ’v e s e e n s e n i o r s l o s e e v e r y t h i n g b e c a u s e o f m e d i c a l d e b t . Y o u
g o i n f o r a r o u t i n e p r o c e d u r e a n d c o m e o u t w i t h a b i l l y o u c a n ’t
p a y .”
H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d E c o n o m i c S t a b i l i t y f o r
B l a c k E l d e r s
8 3
“I 'm 7 0 . I c a n f e e l I 'm g e t t i n g w e a k e r . I n e e d s o m e g e r o n t o l o g y .
M y d i g e s t i o n h a s c h a n g e d . I w a n t t o k n o w w h a t 's s u p p o s e d t o
h a p p e n t o m e a s I a g e .”
“I ’m n o t K a i s e r , a n d a l o t o f d o c t o r s a r e n ’t a c c e p t i n g n e w
p a t i e n t s .”
“L i f e L o n g i s g o o d , b u t w e ’r e n o t a l w a y s t o l d a b o u t t h e s e p l a c e s .”
“C a t h o l i c c h u r c h e s p a s s o u t i n f o r m a t i o n . O u r c h u r c h e s d o n ’t .”
E c o n o m i c S e c u r i t y a n d H o u s i n g S t a b i l i t y : M a n y e l d e r s d e s c r i b e d
l i v i n g o n f i x e d i n c o m e s t h a t d o n o t s t r e t c h t o c o v e r t h e r i s i n g c o s t s
o f r e n t , m e d i c a t i o n , o r t r a n s p o r t a t i o n . E s t a t e p l a n n i n g a n d h o u s i n g
l o s s w e r e f r e q u e n t c o n c e r n s , w i t h s e v e r a l p o i n t i n g o u t t h e n e e d f o r
l e g a l r e s o u r c e s a n d p r o t e c t i o n s a g a i n s t p r e d a t o r y p r a c t i c e s .
“I w o r k e d a l l m y l i f e , p a i d m y d u e s , b u t n o w I s t r u g g l e t o a f f o r d
h o u s i n g a n d m e d i c a t i o n .”
“A l o t o f u s a r e o n f i x e d i n c o m e s , a n d t h e s e l a n d l o r d s k n o w i t .
T h e y r a i s e t h e r e n t l i t t l e b y l i t t l e u n t i l w e c a n ’t a f f o r d t o s t a y .”
“P e o p l e a r e l o s i n g t h e i r f a m i l y h o m e s b e c a u s e t h e y d o n ’t k n o w
h o w t o h a n d l e e s t a t e p l a n n i n g . N o b o d y t e l l s u s h o w t o p r o t e c t
w h a t w e h a v e .”
“M y g r a n d m o t h e r n e v e r d e e d e d t h e h o u s e t o m y m o m , a n d
w h e n s h e p a s s e d , w e h a d t o f i g h t o f f a l i e n f r o m t h e h o s p i t a l f o r
h e r d o c t o r b i l l s .”
“I t ’s e x p e n s i v e t o g e t p a p e r w o r k d o n e . W e n e e d a c c e s s t o f r e e o r
a f f o r d a b l e e s t a t e p l a n n i n g s u p p o r t .”
“T h e b a n k s d o n ’t t r e a t u s r i g h t a n y m o r e e i t h e r . I t ’s h a r d t o e v e n
g o i n t o a b r a n c h a n d g e t h e l p .”
“T h e y ’r e w a t c h i n g , w a i t i n g f o r u s t o m e s s u p a n d l o s e o u r
h o m e s .”
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Co m mun i t y a n d So c i a l S u pp o rt : L o ne lin e s s a nd t he b r ea k d o w n o f
co m mun it y w er e r e c u r r in g t h em e s . E l de r s em p h a s i z e d t h a t
em o t io n a l a nd s p i ri t u al w e l ln e ss a re j u s t a s c r i ti ca l as p h y s i c a l h e a lt h .
T h ey c a l le d f o r s pa c es t ha t n our is h j o y , p r o v id e i n t e r g en e r a ti o n al
co n ne c t io n s, a n d i nc l u d e c o ns is t e n t c h e ck -i ns a nd c a r e .
“L o n e l i n e s s i s r e a l . A l o t o f u s d o n ’t h a v e f a m i l y t o c h e c k i n o n u s ,
a n d w h e n w e d o , t h e y ’r e s t r u g g l i n g t o o .”
“T h e w o r s t t h i n g i s b e i n g a l o n e . W e d o n ’t t a l k a b o u t h o w
l o n e l i n e s s i s k i l l i n g u s j u s t a s m u c h a s a n y d i s e a s e .”
“T h e r e ’s n o s u p p o r t f o r o u r g e n e r a t i o n t o t a l k a b o u t o u r t r a u m a .
W e j u s t k e e p s u r v i v i n g , b u t t h a t ’s n o t e n o u g h .”
“D e p r e s s i o n i s r e a l , b u t w h e n y o u g o t o t h e s e c l i n i c s , t h e y j u s t
h a n d y o u p i l l s . W e n e e d r e a l s u p p o r t , n o t j u s t m e d i c a t i o n .”
“W e n e e d a s p a c e w h e r e w e c a n g a t h e r , n o t j u s t f o r d o c t o r v i s i t s ,
b u t f o r c o m m u n i t y a n d c o n n e c t i o n . T h a t ’s j u s t a s i m p o r t a n t .”
“I b e l i e v e i n m i n d , b o d y , a n d s p i r i t . W e n e e d t o n u r t u r e a l l t h r e e .”
“D a n c i n g i s w h a t k e e p s m e a l i v e . W e n e e d j o y . T h a t ’s w h a t p e o p l e
f o r g e t . J o y h e a l s t o o .”
“I l o s t m y b e s t f r i e n d . T h a t k i l l e d m e . I t ’s j u s t m e n o w . I n e e d
p e o p l e w h o c h e c k o n m e .”
“I d o n ’t w a n t m y k i d s t o p u t m e a w a y . I w a n t t o s t a y
i n d e p e n d e n t .”
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D i g i t a l D i s c r i m i n a t i o n a n d R e s o u r c e A c c e s s : F r o m
c o u p o n a p p s t o L y f t s e r v i c e s , e l d e r s d e s c r i b e d h o w
t e c h n o l o g y i s i n c r e a s i n g l y a b a r r i e r t o a c c e s s i n g
d i s c o u n t s , t r a n s p o r t a t i o n , a n d e v e n f o o d . S o m e
e x p r e s s e d f e e l i n g d i s c r i m i n a t e d a g a i n s t b y d i g i t a l -
o n l y s y s t e m s a n d s h a r e d s t o r i e s o f b e i n g l e f t o u t
d u e t o a l a c k o f s m a r t p h o n e a c c e s s o r t e c h l i t e r a c y .
“M y m o m d o e s n ’t w a n t a s m a r t p h o n e . S h e h a s
a f l i p p h o n e . T h a t m e a n s s h e d o e s n ’t g e t t h e 9 9 -
c e n t d i s c o u n t a t t h e s t o r e . T h a t ’s
d i s c r i m i n a t i o n .”
“Y o u s h o u l d n ’t h a v e t o u s e a n a p p t o s a v e
m o n e y o n g r o c e r i e s . I f y o u h a v e t h e c a r d , t h a t
s h o u l d b e e n o u g h .”
“T h e y a s s u m e w e d o n ’t u n d e r s t a n d t e c h n o l o g y ,
s o t h e y d o n ’t e x p l a i n t h i n g s t o u s .”
“R i d e a p p s l i k e L y f t a r e a v a i l a b l e , b u t a l o t o f
e l d e r s d o n ’t k n o w h o w t o u s e t h e m o r t h a t t h e y
e v e n e x i s t .”
“A l o t o f u s l i v e a l o n e , a n d i f w e c a n ’t f i g u r e i t
o u t o n o u r o w n , w e g o w i t h o u t .”
T h e v o i c e s o f p a r e n t s a n d f a m i l i e s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y m a k e i t c l e a r
t h a t s t r u c t u r a l c h a n g e s a r e n e e d e d i n e d u c a t i o n , m e n t a l h e a l t h s e r v i c e s ,
c o m m u n i t y s u p p o r t , a n d h e a l t h c a r e . T h e f o c u s m u s t b e o n c u l t u r a l l y
r e s p o n s i v e , e q u i t a b l e s o l u t i o n s t h a t m e e t t h e n e e d s o f B l a c k c h i l d r e n
a n d f a m i l i e s . C r e a t i n g s p a c e s f o r h e a l i n g , m e n t o r s h i p , a n d o p p o r t u n i t y
w i l l b e c r i t i c a l t o e n s u r i n g t h e n e x t g e n e r a t i o n h a s t h e s u p p o r t a n d
r e s o u r c e s n e c e s s a r y t o t h r i v e .
1 . E d u c a t i o n a n d R o l e M o d e l s
"I t h i n k w e n e e d m o r e m a l e r o l e m o d e l s a t t h e s c h o o l a n d t o
h e l p o u r y o u n g e r m a l e g e n e r a t i o n . S o f o r m e , i t w a s m o r e l i k e
w h e n m y s o n w a s i n s c h o o l , i f h e h a d a m a l e t e a c h e r , A f r i c a n
A m e r i c a n m a l e t e a c h e r , I w a s l i k e , o k a y . S o i t 's l i k e o n l y t w o o f
t h e m i n a s c h o o l w i t h 6 0 0 -7 0 0 k i d s . L i k e , I t h i n k t h e y n e e d m o r e
o f t h a t t o h e l p o u r y o u n g e r A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n m a l e s w h o a r e
t r y i n g t o n a v i g a t e l i f e ."
"T h e y n e e d e d t o b r i n g b a c k t h e B i g B r o t h e r s , B i g S i s t e r s c l u b , o r
w h a t e v e r t h e y h a d , s o t h e y c a n a c t u a l l y h a v e a l i t t l e b u d d y -t y p e
g r o u p . S o m e t i m e s t h e y s h a r e s o m e t h i n g w i t h t h e i r f r i e n d s
b e f o r e t h e y s h a r e w i t h t h e i r p a r e n t s . B u t I j u s t t h a n k G o d t h a t I
t e l l m i n e , h e y , w h a t e v e r y o u h a v e t o s a y , s a y i t —g o o d , b a d ,
w h a t e v e r ."
"A s a f e s p a c e ? I t h i n k w e n e e d a s a f e s p a c e , b e c a u s e a l o t o f t h e
t i m e s , e v e n i f i t 's p e o p l e t h a t l o o k l i k e u s , t h e y 'r e r e a l l y n o t f r o m
h e r e , s o t h e y r e a l l y d o n 't u n d e r s t a n d o u r c u l t u r e . S o t h e n i t 's l i k e
w e 'r e s t i l l t r e a t e d d i f f e r e n t . E v e n t h o u g h o u r s k i n i s t h e s a m e ,
w e 'r e n o t t h e s a m e ."
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F a m i l i e s /P a r e n t s o f K -1 2 Y o u t h
8 7
2 . D i s c i p l i n e a n d B e h a v i o r a l I s s u e s
"W e n e e d t o h a v e m o r e d i s c i p l i n e o p t i o n s o t h e r t h a n
s u s p e n s i o n s . M y c h i l d h a s A D H D , b u t i n s t e a d o f t h e m w o r k i n g
w i t h h i m , t h e y j u s t s e n d h i m h o m e ."
"M y s o n g o t s u s p e n d e d i n f i r s t g r a d e f o r 'd e f i a n c e .' B u t r e a l l y , h e
j u s t n e e d e d s o m e e x t r a h e l p u n d e r s t a n d i n g d i r e c t i o n s . I n s t e a d ,
t h e y l a b e l h i m ."
"M y s o n h a s a n I E P , b u t I h a d t o f i g h t j u s t t o g e t t h e s e r v i c e s h e
n e e d s . T h e y d o n ’t m a k e i t e a s y f o r u s , a n d I f e e l l i k e I h a v e t o
p r o v e h e d e s e r v e s h e l p ."
"T h e y k e e p p u s h i n g B l a c k b o y s i n t o s p e c i a l e d u c a t i o n a n d
s a y i n g i t 's b e h a v i o r a l w h e n r e a l l y , t h e y j u s t n e e d m o r e s u p p o r t ."
3 . C o m m u n i c a t i o n a n d T r a n s p a r e n c y
"F o r k i d s w i t h d i s a b i l i t i e s , w e d o n ’t g e t e n o u g h c o m m u n i c a t i o n
f r o m t h e s c h o o l s . W e h a v e t o c h a s e t h e m d o w n j u s t t o k n o w
w h a t ’s g o i n g o n ."
"O u r k i d s d o n ’t n e e d m o r e c o p s i n s c h o o l s ; t h e y n e e d c o u n s e l o r s .
B u t i n s t e a d , t h e y g e t c r i m i n a l i z e d f o r j u s t b e i n g k i d s ."
"W h e n m y s o n w a s h a v i n g t r o u b l e a t s c h o o l , t h e y d i d n ’t o f f e r
h i m a t h e r a p i s t , t h e y j u s t c a l l e d s e c u r i t y ."
"T h e o n l y r e a s o n m y c h i l d e v e n g o t t o s e e a s c h o o l c o u n s e l o r w a s
b e c a u s e I f o u g h t f o r i t . B u t i t s h o u l d n ’t t a k e t h a t ."
4 . R a c i a l D i s p a r i t i e s i n T r e a t m e n t
"T h e y t r e a t B l a c k k i d s d i f f e r e n t l y . I ’v e s e e n t h e m l e t a w h i t e k i d h a v e
a b a d d a y a n d t a l k b a c k , a n d t h e y j u s t g e t a w a r n i n g . B u t a B l a c k
k i d d o e s t h e s a m e t h i n g , a n d i t ’s d e t e n t i o n o r s u s p e n s i o n ."
"M y d a u g h t e r h a s h a d t e a c h e r s w h o d o n ’t b e l i e v e i n h e r . T h e y d o n ’t
e x p e c t h e r t o d o w e l l , a n d t h a t a f f e c t s h o w s h e s e e s h e r s e l f ."
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"S c h o o l s d o n ’t h a v e e n o u g h m e n t a l h e a l t h s u p p o r t . T h e y e x p e c t
k i d s t o j u s t s i t a n d l e a r n w h e n t h e y ’r e d e a l i n g w i t h t r a u m a a t
h o m e ."
5 . M e n t a l H e a l t h a n d C o m m u n i t y S u p p o r t
"M o r e m e n t a l h e a l t h f o r p e o p l e t h a t l o o k l i k e u s , t h i n g s t h a t
t h e n c o u p l e s t h e r a p y , t h e r a p y f o r t h e k i d , t h e r a p y f o r t h e
p a r e n t s a n d t h e k i d s . B u t d e f i n i t e l y b y p e o p l e t h a t l o o k l i k e u s ."
"W e n e e d m o r e w r a p a r o u n d s i n R i c h m o n d . A l o t o f t h e o t h e r
c o u n t i e s h a v e t h e m , b u t R i c h m o n d d o e s n ’t h a v e o n e . T h a t ’s
r e a l l y f o r t h e p e o p l e , w h e r e t h e p e o p l e g e t a n a c t u a l s a y -s o i n
w h a t o u r s e r v i c e s l o o k l i k e f o r t h e m ."
"I t h i n k i t s h o u l d b e s o m e n o n -t r a d i t i o n a l t h e r a p e u t i c s e r v i c e s
t h e r e t o o , w h e r e w e w e r e j u s t r e a l l y t h i n k i n g o u t o f t h e b o x . B u t
i t r e a l l y h e l p s p e o p l e , b e c a u s e a l o t o f p e o p l e g r o w u p w i t h t h e
s t i g m a t h a t m e n t a l h e a l t h i s , y o u k n o w , n o t f o r t h e m , s o j u s t
m a y b e f i n d i n g o t h e r s e r v i c e s t o a c c o m m o d a t e c e r t a i n p e o p l e ."
"A h e a l i n g c i r c l e . M a y b e l i k e a n a r t c l a s s , b e c a u s e s o m e a r t i s t s
d o t h e r a p y , f o r s o m e p e o p l e , s o m e t h i n g w h e r e , o r s o m e t h i n g
t h a t ’s t h e r a p e u t i c , e v e n i f t h e y o f f e r l i k e y o g a c l a s s e s o r f i t n e s s
c l a s s e s t h a t a r e f a m i l y -i n c l u s i v e ."
"W e h a d m e n t o r s , b a c k i n t h e d a y . S h e t o o k u s t o U C B e r k e l e y .
W e d i d h e a l i n g c i r c l e s , e v e r y b o d y . D o r m s w h e n w e c a m e l i k e ,
c o m e o n , c o m e h e r e . A n d t h a t ’s s o m e t h i n g l i k e t h a t , e x p o s u r e t o
t h a t , t h a t ’s w h a t ’s i m p o r t a n t ."
6 . M e d i c a l a n d H e a l t h S e r v i c e s
"H e a l t h c a r e a n d h a v i n g a c c e s s t o g o o d d o c t o r s w h o w i l l
a c t u a l l y e x p l a i n t o y o u w h a t i s g o i n g o n , n o t j u s t t r y i n g t o p u s h
t h i s p i l l t h a t ’s g o i n g t o c a u s e t h i s s i d e e f f e c t , t h a t ’s g o i n g t o
c a u s e a n o t h e r i s s u e ."
8 9
"I w o r k i n t h e m e d i c a l f i e l d , s o I g e t t o , l i k e , s e e b o t h e n d s .
R e a l l y ? U m , y e a h , I ’v e s e e n g o o d n u r s e s a n d o t h e r s t h a t j u s t k i n d
o f d i s a p p e a r o r i g n o r e t h e c a l l l i g h t s ."
"I d i d n 't f e e l r e a l l y d i s c r i m i n a t e d a g a i n s t w h e n I h a d p r i v a t e
i n s u r a n c e , b u t o n c e I g o t o n M e d i -C a l , i t c h a n g e d . T h e y t r e a t y o u
l i k e y o u ’r e n o t w o r t h t h e i r t i m e ."
"I h a d o n e w h e n I w e n t i n t h e r e , a n d I t o l d t h e m I w a s h a v i n g
t h e s e b a d m e n s t r u a l c y c l e s . A n d t h e n u r s e , s h e s a i d , 'O h , y o u
a l r e a d y k n o w w h a t t h e y w a n t . S h e p r o b a b l y w a n t s s o m e p i l l s .'
A n d I 'm l i k e , I 'm h e r e i n p a i n , b u t i t m a d e m e , y o u k n o w , g e t o u t
o f c h a r a c t e r ."
"W e n e e d a p l a c e w h e r e w e c a n j u s t g o a n d t a l k . S o m e t i m e s w e
d o n ’t e v e n n e e d a d o c t o r —w e n e e d s o m e o n e w h o w i l l l i s t e n ."
7 . L e g a l a n d S t r u c t u r a l B a r r i e r s
"W e n e e d l e g a l r e p r e s e n t a t i o n f o r I E P m e e t i n g s , l e g a l
r e p r e s e n t a t i o n f o r s u s p e n s i o n s , b e c a u s e o u r c h i l d r e n g e t t r e a t e d
u n f a i r l y ."
"W e d o n ’t u t i l i z e r e s o u r c e s , b u t t h a t ’s b e c a u s e w e d o n ’t k n o w .
S o l i k e m a k i n g t h a t t o w h e r e i t ’s a c c e s s i b l e a n d d i r e c t ."
8 . F u t u r e S o l u t i o n s a n d V i s i o n
"W h e n I t h i n k o f a h u b , I t h i n k o f a o n e -s t o p s h o p . S o l i k e , e v e n i f
y o u d o n ’t h a v e t h e s e r v i c e s , y o u h a v e t h e i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t
w h e r e t h e y a r e ."
"T h e s e k i d s n e e d a s a f e s p a c e w h e r e t h e y f e e l c o m f o r t a b l e ,
w h e r e t h e y a r e e n c o u r a g e d t o s u c c e e d , a n d w h e r e t h e i r n e e d s
a r e m e t h o l i s t i c a l l y ."
9 0
"W e n e e d a n e d u c a t i o n a l p i p e l i n e
w h e r e o u r k i d s c a n b e e x p o s e d t o
d i f f e r e n t c a r e e r o p t i o n s e a r l y o n , s o
t h e y k n o w w h a t ’s p o s s i b l e ."
"T h i s i s a b o u t i n v e s t i n g i n o u r f u t u r e , i n
o u r c h i l d r e n , i n o u r f a m i l i e s . B e c a u s e
w h e n w e u p l i f t t h e m , w e u p l i f t o u r
w h o l e c o m m u n i t y ."
J u s t i c e -I m p a c t e d I n d i v i d u a l s
J u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s i n C o n t r a C o s t a
C o u n t y f a c e s y s t e m i c b a r r i e r s t o r e e n t r y ,
s t a b i l i t y , a n d h o l i s t i c w e l l n e s s . A s d e s c r i b e d b y
c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s i n m u l t i p l e l i s t e n i n g
s e s s i o n s , t h e j o u r n e y b a c k i n t o s o c i e t y a f t e r
i n c a r c e r a t i o n i s r i d d l e d w i t h s e r v i c e
f r a g m e n t a t i o n , b r o k e n s y s t e m s , a n d m i s s e d
o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r r e a l s u p p o r t . P a r t i c i p a n t s
s p o k e c a n d i d l y a b o u t t h e e m o t i o n a l t o l l o f
t r y i n g t o “s t a r t o v e r ” w h i l e n a v i g a t i n g l i m i t e d
a c c e s s t o h o u s i n g , e m p l o y m e n t , h e a l t h c a r e ,
a n d c o m m u n i t y b e l o n g i n g . T h e i r w o r d s
i l l u m i n a t e h o w a l a c k o f c o o r d i n a t e d s e r v i c e s ,
c o u p l e d w i t h s t i g m a a n d p o l i c y b a r r i e r s , c a n
c r e a t e c y c l e s o f i n s t a b i l i t y a n d h o p e l e s s n e s s .
9 1
R e e n t r y a n d N a v i g a t i o n C h a l l e n g e s : P a r t i c i p a n t s e m p h a s i z e d t h a t
o n e o f t h e m o s t u r g e n t g a p s l i e s i n r e e n t r y n a v i g a t i o n . F r o m t h e
m o m e n t t h e y a r e r e l e a s e d , m a n y a r e e x p e c t e d t o i n d e p e n d e n t l y
l o c a t e s e r v i c e s , e v e n i n c o m p l e t e l y u n f a m i l i a r c i t i e s . S e v e r a l
p a r t i c i p a n t s s p o k e a b o u t b e i n g d r o p p e d o f f w i t h n o f o l l o w -u p o r
o r i e n t a t i o n , l e f t t o n a v i g a t e l i f e w i t h n o t h i n g m o r e t h a n a
d i s c o n n e c t e d p h o n e n u m b e r .
“I j u s t g o t o u t a f t e r n i n e y e a r s , m y f i r s t t i m e i n t h e B a y A r e a , a n d
I ’v e b e e n g e t t i n g l o s t . T h e y w a n t m e t o g o h e r e , g o t h e r e , a n d I
d o n ’t k n o w w h e r e t h a t a t ... I t w o u l d b e n i c e t o h a v e s o m e o n e
f a c i l i t a t e m e , b e w i t h m e , a n d g u i d e m e t o l e a r n t h e a r e a .
I n s t e a d o f j u s t t e l l i n g m e , 'G o h e r e , g o t h e r e a n d f i g u r e i t o u t .'”
“W h e n I f i r s t g o t o u t o f j a i l , i t w a s s u p p o s e d t o b e a v a n o u t s i d e
o f S a n t a R i t a t h a t w a s t h e r e t o h e l p w i t h j o b s , h o u s i n g , a n d
r e e n t r y s e r v i c e s ... b u t w h e n I g o t o u t o n t h e w e e k e n d , t h e r e w a s
n o b o d y t h e r e . T h e y g a v e m e a n u m b e r t o c a l l , a n d t h e y n e v e r
a n s w e r e d .”
"I 'v e b e e n o u t f o r a y e a r . M y P r o b a t i o n O f f i c e r C h i e f j u s t l a s t
m o n t h k i n d o f m e n t i o n e d t h i s p r o g r a m t o m e . I w i s h I w o u l d
h a v e k n o w n a b o u t i t a y e a r a g o ."
P r o p o s e d S o l u t i o n s :
E s t a b l i s h d e d i c a t e d r e e n t r y n a v i g a t i o n c e n t e r s i n C o n t r a C o s t a
C o u n t y
E n s u r e r e a l -t i m e c a s e m a n a g e m e n t f o r r e c e n t l y r e l e a s e d
i n d i v i d u a l s
I n c r e a s e o u t r e a c h e f f o r t s s o j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s a r e
a w a r e o f a v a i l a b l e s e r v i c e s b e f o r e t h e i r r e l e a s e
9 2
E m p l o y m e n t a n d E c o n o m i c S t a b i l i t y : S e c u r i n g e m p l o y m e n t a f t e r
i n c a r c e r a t i o n i s a m a j o r h u r d l e . P a r t i c i p a n t s d e s c r i b e d f e e l i n g
p e r m a n e n t l y m a r k e d b y t h e i r r e c o r d , s t r u g g l i n g t o f i n d e m p l o y e r s
w i l l i n g t o g i v e t h e m a c h a n c e . M a n y a l s o s p o k e t o t h e p s y c h o l o g i c a l
t o l l o f r e j e c t i o n a n d t h e l a c k o f a c c e s s i b l e v o c a t i o n a l t r a i n i n g
o p p o r t u n i t i e s .
“M o r e e m p l o y e r s t h a t s p e c i f i c a l l y a r e w i l l i n g t o h i r e f o r m e r l y
i n c a r c e r a t e d . O n e t h i n g I ’v e e x p e r i e n c e d i s t h e f e a r o f n o b o d y
h i r i n g m e . T h e f e a r t h a t m y b a c k g r o u n d i s t o o e x t e n s i v e , s o I
w o n ’t e v e n a p p l y b e c a u s e I a l r e a d y k n o w t h e y g o n n a s a y n o .”
“W e n e e d j o b f a i r s t h a t w i l l a c t u a l l y h i r e e x -f e l o n s , n o t j u s t l o o k
a t u s .”
“W e j u s t t h i n k w e n e e d t o g e t a j o b , a n d t h a t ’s i t . B u t w e d o n ’t
k n o w t h a t t h e r e a r e r e s o u r c e s a v a i l a b l e t o h e l p w i t h v o c a t i o n a l
t r a i n i n g , w i t h c o l l e g e . W e j u s t d o n ’t h a v e a c c e s s t o t h a t
i n f o r m a t i o n .”
"G e t t i n g a C a l F r e s h c a r d , g e t t i n g y o u r M e d i -C a l —a l o t o f p e o p l e
g e t o u t , a n d t h e y p r e p a r e t h e m t o c o m e b a c k t o C o n t r a C o s t a ,
a n d t h e n t h e y t h r o w t h e m o v e r i n a n o t h e r c o u n t y . A n d t h e n y o u
g o t t a w a i t f o r t h e m t o t r a n s f e r i t . T h a t ’s w h a t h a p p e n e d t o m e ."
P r o p o s e d S o l u t i o n s :
D e v e l o p p a r t n e r s h i p s w i t h b u s i n e s s e s t o c r e a t e f a i r -c h a n c e h i r i n g
o p p o r t u n i t i e s
H o s t m o n t h l y j o b f a i r s f o c u s e d s p e c i f i c a l l y o n j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d
i n d i v i d u a l s
P r o v i d e j o b t r a i n i n g p r o g r a m s i n s i d e c o r r e c t i o n a l f a c i l i t i e s t o
p r e p a r e i n d i v i d u a l s b e f o r e t h e i r r e l e a s e
9 3
H o u s i n g a n d S t a b i l i t y : H o u s i n g i n s e c u r i t y i s p e r h a p s t h e m o s t
d e s t a b i l i z i n g i s s u e s h a r e d a c r o s s l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n s . P a r t i c i p a n t s
d i s c u s s e d t h e l a c k o f t r a n s i t i o n a l h o u s i n g o p t i o n s , b e i n g
d i s c h a r g e d w i t h l i t t l e t o n o r e s o u r c e s , a n d f e e l i n g u n s a f e o r
u n w e l c o m e i n a v a i l a b l e p l a c e m e n t s .
C h a l l e n g e s :
L i m i t e d a c c e s s t o s t a b l e h o u s i n g a f t e r i n c a r c e r a t i o n
H i g h r a t e s o f h o m e l e s s n e s s a n d h o u s i n g d i s c r i m i n a t i o n a g a i n s t
j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s
L a c k o f a f f o r d a b l e , s u p p o r t i v e h o u s i n g p r o g r a m s f o r r e e n t r y
C o m m u n i t y Q u o t e s :
“T h e y g a v e m e $2 0 0 t o s a y b y e , y o u k n o w . I h a d n o w h e r e t o g o ,
n o o n e t o h e l p m e .”
“T h e c i t y i s u s i n g t a x d o l l a r s t o b u y h o t e l s a n d h o u s e p e o p l e , b u t
t h e y ’r e n o t t r y i n g t o g e t t h e m w e l l . T h e y ’r e b a s i c a l l y j u s t g i v i n g
t h e m a p l a c e t o d o t h e s a m e t h i n g s t h a t g o t t h e m t h e r e .”
"I j u s t d i d 2 0 y e a r s s t r a i g h t , a n d I c a m e h o m e , a n d I ’v e n e v e r l e f t
t h i s c o u n t r y . B u t w h e n I c a m e h o m e , t h e y t o l d m e t h a t I w a s
u n d o c u m e n t e d b e c a u s e I h a d b e e n g o n e f o r s o l o n g ."
P r o p o s e d S o l u t i o n s :
E x p a n d t r a n s i t i o n a l h o u s i n g p r o g r a m s w i t h w r a p a r o u n d s e r v i c e s
I m p l e m e n t r e n t a s s i s t a n c e p r o g r a m s f o r r e c e n t l y r e l e a s e d
i n d i v i d u a l s
A d v o c a t e f o r p o l i c i e s t h a t p r e v e n t h o u s i n g d i s c r i m i n a t i o n b a s e d
o n i n c a r c e r a t i o n h i s t o r y
9 4
H e a l t h c a r e a n d M e n t a l W e l l n e s s : M a n y p a r t i c i p a n t s h i g h l i g h t e d t h e
l a c k o f i m m e d i a t e a c c e s s t o m e n t a l h e a l t h a n d h e a l t h c a r e s e r v i c e s .
A l t h o u g h s o m e a r e t e c h n i c a l l y p r e -a p p r o v e d f o r M e d i -C a l u p o n
r e l e a s e , b u r e a u c r a t i c d e l a y s a n d a l a c k o f n a v i g a t i o n a l s u p p o r t
m a k e i t e x t r e m e l y d i f f i c u l t t o a c t u a l l y a c c e s s c a r e .
“I h a d t o g o t h r o u g h a w h o l e b u n c h o f l o o p s a n d c h a n g e s j u s t t o
d e a l w i t h t h a t b a s i c t h i n g . A n d I w a s a l r e a d y p r e -a p p r o v e d f o r
M e d i -C a l w h e n I w a s i n c a r c e r a t e d .”
"T h e y t e l l u s i t 's o k a y t o d o d r u g s , b u t t h e y a i n 't o f f e r i n g r e a l
h e l p . I f y o u w a l k d o w n t h e s t r e e t , t h e r e 's l i k e f o u r o r f i v e
o v e r d o s e s a d a y , p e o p l e b e n t o v e r , h e a d s t o t h e g r o u n d , a n d
w a l k i n g b a c k w a r d s ."
"O n e o f t h e b i g g e s t c h a l l e n g e s I s e e i s t h a t w e o n l y h a v e o n e
d e t o x c e n t e r f o r m a l e s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y . T h e r e m i g h t b e
t w o f o r f e m a l e s , b u t , l i k e , t h a t i s c r a z y ."
P r o p o s e d S o l u t i o n s :
P r o v i d e h e a l t h c a r e n a v i g a t o r s t o a s s i s t w i t h M e d i -C a l e n r o l l m e n t
u p o n r e l e a s e
I n c r e a s e f u n d i n g f o r m e n t a l h e a l t h a n d s u b s t a n c e u s e t r e a t m e n t
p r o g r a m s f o r j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s
D e v e l o p c o m m u n i t y -b a s e d t r a u m a r e c o v e r y c e n t e r s
9 5
C o m m u n i t y S u p p o r t a n d M e n t o r s h i p : P a r t i c i p a n t s o v e r w h e l m i n g l y
e x p r e s s e d t h e n e e d f o r c o n n e c t i o n , m e n t o r s h i p , a n d p e e r -l e d
s p a c e s . T r u s t w a s a r e c u r r i n g t h e m e —m a n y e x p l a i n e d t h a t t h e y ’r e
m o r e l i k e l y t o e n g a g e i n p r o g r a m s w h e n t h e f a c i l i t a t o r s h a v e
w a l k e d i n t h e i r s h o e s . T h e s t i g m a a r o u n d j u s t i c e i n v o l v e m e n t
c o n t i n u e s t o l i m i t c o m m u n i t y r e i n t e g r a t i o n , b u t w h e n p e e r
m e n t o r s h i p i s p r e s e n t , h e a l i n g a n d t r a n s f o r m a t i o n a r e p o s s i b l e .
“M o s t o f o u r p a r t i c i p a n t s c o m e w i t h p r e o c c u p i e d m i n d s . I f i t w a s
a n e g a t i v e e x p e r i e n c e , t h e y b r i n g i t w i t h t h e m , a n d t h a t m a k e s
i t h a r d f o r t h e m t o t r u s t s e r v i c e s . W e n e e d t o c o n n e c t t h e m t o
e x a m p l e s o f p e o p l e w h o h a v e w a l k e d t h e i r p a t h a n d s u c c e e d e d .”
“S u p p o r t g r o u p s . A n y t y p e o f s e t t i n g w h e r e a b u n c h o f m e n
g o i n g t h r o u g h s i m i l a r t h i n g s c a n s i t d o w n a n d v o i c e t h e i r
c o n c e r n s a n d s e e t h a t t h e y 'r e n o t a l o n e . T h a t ’s w h a t h e l p s .”
"W h a t h e l p e d m e t h e m o s t i s m e e t i n g o t h e r m e n t h a t a c t u a l l y
h a v e l i f e -l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e . I w a s n 't g o i n g t o a l l o w n o b o d y t o t r u s t
m e i f t h e y h a d n ’t w a l k e d t h i s w a l k . L i k e t h e s e m e n h e l p e d o p e n
m e u p t o a n e w w a y o f l i f e a n d a n e w w a y t o l o o k a t i t .”
P r o p o s e d S o l u t i o n s :
P r o v i d e h e a l t h c a r e n a v i g a t o r s t o a s s i s t w i t h M e d i -C a l e n r o l l m e n t
u p o n r e l e a s e
I n c r e a s e f u n d i n g f o r m e n t a l h e a l t h a n d s u b s t a n c e u s e t r e a t m e n t
p r o g r a m s f o r j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s
D e v e l o p c o m m u n i t y -b a s e d t r a u m a r e c o v e r y c e n t e r s
9 6
I n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y , B l a c k a n d j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d c o m m u n i t i e s f a c e
m a j o r b a r r i e r s t o c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t m e n t a l h e a l t h a n d s u b s t a n c e u s e
s u p p o r t . L o n g w a i t t i m e s , u n d e r -r e s o u r c e d p r o v i d e r s , a n d p u n i t i v e c r i s i s
r e s p o n s e s y s t e m s r e l y i n g o n l a w e n f o r c e m e n t r a t h e r t h a n c a r e c o n t i n u e
t o d e e p e n t r a u m a a n d l e a v e m a n y w i t h o u t t h e h e l p t h e y n e e d .
A c c e s s t o C u l t u r a l l y C o m p e t e n t C a r e
“I t 's v e r y u s e f u l t o b e s e r v i c e d b y s o m e o n e t h a t a c t u a l l y l o o k s
l i k e y o u , t h a t c a n m e e t y o u w h e r e y o u a r e , a n d w h o h a s s o m e
e x p e r i e n c e w i t h B l a c k c u l t u r e ... i t 's v e r y d i f f i c u l t f o r t h e m t o
u n d e r s t a n d t h e d a i l y s t r u g g l e s o f w h a t i t m e a n s t o b e B l a c k i n
A m e r i c a ."
• "T h e p r o b l e m i s , t h e r e 's n o t h e r a p i s t s w h o g e t i t . I ’v e h a d s o
m a n y t h e r a p i s t s t h a t j u s t d o n ’t g e t i t . T h e y e i t h e r d i s m i s s m y
i s s u e s o r t u r n i t i n t o s o m e t h i n g e l s e . I s t o p p e d g o i n g a f t e r t h e
t h i r d o n e t o l d m e I s h o u l d 't h i n k p o s i t i v e l y ' a b o u t b e i n g t r e a t e d
d i f f e r e n t l y a t w o r k ."
"Y o u k n o w , w e ’v e b e e n n e e d i n g a s p a c e t h a t s e e s u s , w h e r e w e
d o n ’t h a v e t o e x p l a i n e v e r y t h i n g f i r s t b e f o r e g e t t i n g h e l p . W e
a l r e a d y e x h a u s t e d b e f o r e w e e v e n w a l k t h r o u g h t h e d o o r ."
C r i s i s R e s p o n s e a n d S y s t e m i c B a r r i e r s
"T h e w h o l e c r i s i s t h i n g i s a j o k e . T h e y s e n d p e o p l e w h o a r e n ’t
e v e n t r a i n e d t o d e a l w i t h u s , a n d i t j u s t e s c a l a t e s t h i n g s . T h e n
t h e c o p s s h o w u p i n s t e a d o f h e l p , a n d n o w i t ’s a w h o l e o t h e r
p r o b l e m ."
T h o s e W h o N e e d M e n t a l H e a l t h a n d
S u b s t a n c e U s e S u p p o r t
9 7
"W h e n y o u c a l l f o r h e l p , y o u 'r e r o l l i n g t h e d i c e o n w h e t h e r t h e
c o p s s h o w u p o r a n a c t u a l c r i s i s w o r k e r . T h a t ’s n o t h e l p . T h a t ’s
d a n g e r ."
"I h a d a f r i e n d w h o c a l l e d t h e c r i s i s l i n e , a n d t h e n e x t t h i n g h e
k n e w , t h e p o l i c e w e r e a t h i s d o o r . N o w h e 's s c a r e d t o c a l l a g a i n .
T h e y c r i m i n a l i z e u s i n s t e a d o f h e l p i n g ."
L a c k o f E f f e c t i v e S u b s t a n c e U s e T r e a t m e n t
"T h e y t h i n k t h e y ’r e h e l p i n g b y g i v i n g a b e d , b u t t h e y ’r e n o t
o f f e r i n g n o r e a l w a y o u t o f a d d i c t i o n . I t ’s l i k e , 'H e r e ’s a c o t , g o o d
l u c k w i t h y o u r w i t h d r a w a l s .'"
"T h e y s a y t h e y w a n t t o h e l p , b u t t h e y d o n ’t d o n o t h i n g f o r
s u b s t a n c e u s e . Y o u c a n g e t a h o t e l r o o m , b u t y o u c a n ’t g e t n o
h e l p t o s t o p u s i n g . T h a t a i n 't r i g h t ."
U n m e t N e e d s a n d S y s t e m i c I n a c c e s s i b i l i t y
"I t h i n k t h e r a p y f o r t r a u m a , f o r , l i k e , d e p r e s s i o n , o r m a y b e i n a
g r i e f l o s s , r i g h t ? B e c a u s e a l o t o f p e o p l e d o n 't t a l k a b o u t g r i e f ,
a n d i t h i t s y o u i n a l l d i f f e r e n t t y p e s o f w a y s ."
"I h a d o n e t h e r a p i s t t e l l m e I j u s t n e e d e d t o p r a y m o r e . I d o p r a y .
B u t I a l s o n e e d r e a l h e l p ."
"P e o p l e s a y m e n t a l h e a l t h i s i m p o r t a n t , b u t t h e n t h e y m a k e i t
i m p o s s i b l e t o a c c e s s . I t r i e d t o g e t a n a p p o i n t m e n t , a n d t h e y
t o l d m e I h a d t o w a i t t h r e e m o n t h s . W h a t a m I s u p p o s e d t o d o
u n t i l t h e n ?"
9 8
H o l i s t i c S u p p o r t a n d R e s o u r c e A c c e s s i b i l i t y
"S o i s t h e h o l i s t i c h u b g o i n g t o b e a p l a c e w h e r e p e o p l e c a n g o ?
A r e y o u g o i n g t o o f f e r a c o m p u t e r l a b s o p e o p l e c a n u s e
c o m p u t e r s f o r j o b s e a r c h e s , W i -F i ? M a y b e l i k e a k i t c h e n w i t h
s o m e f r e s h f r u i t ?"
"I t ’s t o u g h n o w . E v e r y t h i n g i s d i g i t a l . Y o u 'r e t r y i n g t o f i n d a j o b ,
i t 's d i g i t a l . Y o u 'r e t r y i n g t o g e t y o u r p a p e r w o r k , l i k e y o u r I D , y o u r
s o c i a l s e c u r i t y —i t ’s a l l d i g i t a l . A n d i f y o u d o n 't h a v e t h a t o r a n y
W i -F i c o n n e c t i o n , t h a t 's r e a l l y t o u g h ."
"M y r e c o m m e n d a t i o n i s t o p a r t n e r w i t h y o u r l o c a l f o o d b a n k , s o
t h e y h a v e d r o p -o f f s a t y o u r s i t e a t l e a s t t w i c e a m o n t h , s o p e o p l e
w h o c o m e t o t h e h o l i s t i c p l a c e c a n g e t f o o d . I t h i n k t h a t ’s b e e n
r e a l l y b e n e f i c i a l f o r m e ."
"A l i t t l e l o u n g e a r e a w i t h a T V , w h e r e y o u c a n k i n d o f g e t
c o m f o r t a b l e a n d s e t t l e d o w n . A n d w h a t I n o t i c e d i s t h a t t h e y
a l s o h a d l i k e , t w o s h o w e r s i n t h e r e , l i k e , i f y o u n e e d t o g o i n a n d
c l e a n y o u r s e l f o f f . T h a t w o u l d b e a r e a l l y g o o d t h i n g f o r a h o l i s t i c
p l a c e ."
N e e d f o r I n c a r c e r a t i o n -I n f o r m e d S u p p o r t
"L i k e w h e n w e u s e d t o h a v e t h e g r o u p , C o C , a n d I d o n 't s e e n o t a
f a m i l i a r f a c e , j u s t a f e w o f t h e m i n h e r e t h a t w a s p e r t a i n i n g t o
s o m e o f t h o s e g r o u p s . I k i n d o f m i s s t h o s e g r o u p s , t h o s e c l a s s e s
a n d e v e r y t h i n g t h a t w a s r e a l l y s u p p o r t i n g u s ."
"I w o u l d r e a l l y l i k e f o r m o r e p e o p l e t o g e t i n v o l v e d —e s p e c i a l l y
p e o p l e w h o h a v e b e e n i n c a r c e r a t e d a n d w h o w a n t t o h e l p
o t h e r s w i t h a d d i c t i o n . A d d i c t i o n i s r e a l . A n d a l o t o f p e o p l e n e e d
t h a t h e l p ."
9 9
"M o r e e m p l o y e r s t h a t s p e c i f i c a l l y a r e w i l l i n g t o h i r e f o r m e r l y
i n c a r c e r a t e d p e o p l e , b e c a u s e o n e t h i n g I 'v e e x p e r i e n c e d i s t h e
f e a r o f n o b o d y h i r i n g m e . T h e f e a r t h a t m y b a c k g r o u n d i s t o o
e x t e n s i v e ."
G u n V i o l e n c e a n d T r a u m a -I n f o r m e d H e a l i n g
"S e r v i c e s f o r d i r e c t a n d i n d i r e c t g u n v i o l e n c e —b e c a u s e t h a t ’s
w h a t ’s g o i n g o n a r o u n d h e r e , a n d a i n ’t n o b o d y t a l k i n g a b o u t i t .
F a m i l i e s a r e a f f e c t e d , k i d s a r e , w e l l , t h e y o u n g e r g e n e r a t i o n ,
t h a t ’s a l l t h e y g r a v i t a t i n g t o ."
"M a y b e h a v i n g s o m e o f t h e s e g u y s w h o h a v e w a l k e d t h a t l i n e a n d
c a m e o u t o n t h e o t h e r s i d e b e t t e r f o r i t —l i k e , t h e y n e e d s o m e o f
t h e s e d u d e s w h o a c t u a l l y p u l l e d t h a t t r i g g e r a n d f e l t w h a t i t f e l t
l i k e t h e n , a n d h o w t h e i r l i f e h a s c h a n g e d i n t h e c o u r s e o f
s p e n d i n g t i m e i n p r i s o n ."
C u l t u r a l l y R e s p o n s i v e H e a l i n g S p a c e s
"W e n e e d a p l a c e t h a t i s c u l t u r a l l y r e s p o n s i v e a n d c u l t u r a l l y
r e f l e c t i v e , t h a t c a n s u p p o r t w r a p a r o u n d s e r v i c e s w e n e e d ."
"I t ’s a s a f e p l a c e f o r m e n t o c o m e i n a n d t a l k a b o u t o u r
w e a k n e s s e s , o u r p r o b l e m s , o u r i s s u e s t o o . I t h i n k t h a t ’s j u s t a s
c r i t i c a l ."
"A l o t o f t i m e s , p e o p l e d o n ’t h a v e t h e s e r v i c e s , o r t h e y c a n ’t a f f o r d
t h e s e r v i c e s . H a v i n g t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y t o h a v e m e n t a l h e a l t h
s e r v i c e s , a l s o h e a l t h c a r e , a n d t o b e a b l e t o t a l k a b o u t t h e s e
i s s u e s i n a s a f e p l a c e w i t h p e o p l e w h o l o o k l i k e y o u a n d c a r e
a b o u t y o u —t h a t ’s h u g e ."
"T h e W e l l n e s s C e n t e r s h o u l d b e a s a f e p l a c e f o r y o u n g p e o p l e , f o r
t e e n a g e r s t o b e a b l e t o g o f o r m e n t a l h e a l t h s u p p o r t , t r a u m a
h e a l i n g , a n d a l s o f o r s e n i o r s t o e n g a g e a n d g e t r e s o u r c e s ."
1 0 0
T h i s a p p e n d i x p r e s e n t s d e t a i l e d f i n d i n g s f r o m t h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n
H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b c o m m u n i t y s u r v e y t h a t w a s
d i s t r i b u t e d b e t w e e n O c t o b e r 2 0 2 4 -N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 4 . A t o t a l o f 4 ,0 7 4
r e s p o n d e n t s p a r t i c i p a t e d , r e f l e c t i n g d i v e r s e b a c k g r o u n d s a c r o s s
r e s i d e n c y , a g e , b i r t h s e x , s e x u a l o r i e n t a t i o n , a n d l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e s .
T h i s d a t a i s d i s a g g r e g a t e d b y d i s t r i c t w h e r e v e r r e l e v a n t .
A p p e n d i x F : S u r v e y F i n d i n g s o f
t h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c
W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b
8%39%
3%1%
37%12%
0%0%
W H A T I S Y O U R A G E G R O U P ?
1 8 - 2 4 2 5 - 3 4 3 5 - 4 4 4 5 - 5 4
5 5 - 6 4 6 5 - 7 4 7 5 - 8 4 8 5 +
1 0 1
H O W D O Y O U D E S C R I B E Y O U R G E N D E R
I D E N T I T Y ?
Men/Boys
54%
Women / Girls
42%
Transgender / Non Binary Individuals
4%
1 0 2
W H I C H B E S T D E S C R I B E S Y O U R R A C I A L O R E T H N I C I D E N T I T Y ?
0 20 40 60 80
Black / African American
West African
East African
Central African
Southern African
Northern African
Carribean
Latinx
Multi-Racial (Including Black)
81
6
5
3
3
2
2
1
1
1 0 3
W H A T I S Y O U R C U R R E N T H O U S I N G S I T U A T I O N ?
0 10 20 30 40 50
Rent
Own
Living w/ Family / Friends
Unhoused
Temporary Housing
50
24
17
2
7
1 0 4
W H A T I S Y O U R C U R R E N T H O U S E H O L D I N C O M E L E V E L ?
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Less than $25,000
$25,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - 99,999
$100,000+
No income
15
31
27
17
9
2
1 0 5
W H A T I S Y O U R C U R R E N T H O U S E H O L D
E D U C A T I O N L E V E L ?
0 5 10 15 20 25
Graduate Degree
College Degree
Some College
High School / GED
Some High School
Less than High School
No Formal Education
20
24
20
20
9
6
1
1 0 6
W h a t i s y o u r c u r r e n t E m p l o y m e n t l e v e l ?
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Full-time
Part time
Unemployed, looking for work
Unemployed, NOT looking for work
Retired
Student
58
30
8
1
1
1
G O V E R N M E N T A S S I S T A N C E
(Y O U O R A N Y O N E I N Y O U R H O U S E H O L D )
YES 7 0 %
1 0 7
G E O G R A P H I C D I S T R I B U T I O N
(L I V E O R W O R K I N D I S T R I C T S )
District 3
33%
District 2
20.2%
District 5
20.2%
DISTRICT 1
14.7%
District 4
11.9%
1 0 8
P R I O R I T Y P O P U L A T I O N S F O R A N A L Y S I S :
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Transitional Age Youth (18 - 24)
Mature / Aging Population
Justice - Impacted
Unhoused Community Members
Members w/ Mental Health Challenges
Families w/ Child in Special Education (IEP/IFSP)
Families w/ Child Expelled, Suspended, or Arrested in School
Women of Child Bearing Age
Men (Boys / Men )
10
1
29
16
9
46
29
35
54
T h i s s e c t i o n i d e n t i f i e s t h e m o s t p r e s s i n g c h a l l e n g e s
a f f e c t i n g c o m m u n i t y w e l l -b e i n g , T h e s u r v e y
h i g h l i g h t s t h e g r o u p s m o s t i m p a c t e d b y t h e s e
i s s u e s , e n s u r i n g t a r g e t e d s u p p o r t f o r t h o s e a t
g r e a t e s t r i s k . P r i o r i t y g r o u p s a r e m o r e l i k e l y t o
e x p e r i e n c e t h e s e c h a l l e n g e s o r i d e n t i f y t h e m a s k e y
c o n c e r n s . T h e d a t a i n f o r m s t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f
r e s o u r c e s , i n c l u d i n g c o m m u n i t y h e a l i n g , l e g a l
a d v o c a c y , m e n t a l h e a l t h s e r v i c e s , a n d e m p l o y m e n t
s u p p o r t , t o a d d r e s s c r i t i c a l g a p s a n d p r o m o t e
c o l l e c t i v e w e l l -b e i n g .
1 0 9
C O M M U N I T Y C H A L L E N G E S A N D N E E D S
1 1 0
H A V E Y O U O R S O M E O N E I N Y O U R C O M M U N I T Y
E X P E R I E N C E D V I O L E N C E R E L A T E D T O P O L I C I N G O R
C O M M U N I T Y S A F E T Y (E .G ., P O L I C E B R U T A L I T Y , O V E R -
P O L I C I N G , R A C I A L P R O F I L I N G , H O M I C I D E S , O R
R E T A L I A T O R Y V I O L E N C E )?
P r i o r i t y g r o u p s m o s t a f f e c t e d : T r a n s i t i o n a l a g e y o u t h , m e n , w o m e n o f
c h i l d b e a r i n g a g e a n d u n h o u s e d i n d i v i d u a l s
District 3
73%
District 5
73%
District 4
71%
District 1
67%
District 2
66%
YES 7 0 %
District 1
50%
District 5
50%
District 3
46%
District 2
45%
District 4
45%
1 1 1
W h at t y p e s o f s u p p o r t o r r e s o u r c e s w o u l d h e l p y o u a n d
y o u r c o m m u n i t y h e a l f r o m t h e h a r m c a u s e d b y v i o l e n c e ,
i n c l u d i n g p o l i c e v i o l e n c e , h o m i c i d e s , r a c i a l v i o l e n c e , o r
c o m m u n i t y v i o l e n c e ?
Community Healing
Circles or Restorative
Justice Programs 4 7 %
District 1
43%
District 3
43%
District 4
43%District 2
42%
District 5
42%
1 1 2
W h at t y p e s o f s u p p o r t o r r e s o u r c e s w o u l d h e l p y o u a n d
y o u r c o m m u n i t y h e a l f r o m t h e h a r m c a u s e d b y v i o l e n c e ,
i n c l u d i n g p o l i c e v i o l e n c e , h o m i c i d e s , r a c i a l v i o l e n c e , o r
c o m m u n i t y v i o l e n c e ?
Mental Health
Services 4 3 %
District 5
45%
District 1
44%
District 4
44%
District 3
43%
District 2
37%
1 1 3
W h at t y p e s o f s u p p o r t o r r e s o u r c e s w o u l d h e l p y o u a n d
y o u r c o m m u n i t y h e a l f r o m t h e h a r m c a u s e d b y v i o l e n c e ,
i n c l u d i n g p o l i c e v i o l e n c e , h o m i c i d e s , r a c i a l v i o l e n c e , o r
c o m m u n i t y v i o l e n c e ?
Legal Advocacy & Support 4 2 %
District 2
43%
District 3
42%
District 4
42%
District 5
41%
District 1
40%
1 1 4
W h at t y p e s o f s u p p o r t o r r e s o u r c e s w o u l d h e l p y o u a n d
y o u r c o m m u n i t y h e a l f r o m t h e h a r m c a u s e d b y v i o l e n c e ,
i n c l u d i n g p o l i c e v i o l e n c e , h o m i c i d e s , r a c i a l v i o l e n c e , o r
c o m m u n i t y v i o l e n c e ?
Trauma Informed
Counseling Services 4 1 %
District 1
45%
District 3
39%
District 4
39%
District 5
39%
District 2
37%
1 1 5
W h at t y p e s o f s u p p o r t o r r e s o u r c e s w o u l d h e l p y o u a n d
y o u r c o m m u n i t y h e a l f r o m t h e h a r m c a u s e d b y v i o l e n c e ,
i n c l u d i n g p o l i c e v i o l e n c e , h o m i c i d e s , r a c i a l v i o l e n c e , o r
c o m m u n i t y v i o l e n c e ?
Public Forums for
Discussing Safety
Concerns 40%
District 1
39%
District 3
36%
District 4
34%
District 5
34%
District 2
33%
1 1 6
W h at a r e t h e t h r e e t o p w e l l n e s s c h a l l e n g e s t o y o u r
c o m m u n i t y ?
Concerns around safety
and police relations
(e.g., racial profiling, over-policing)
3 5 %
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : TAY , B l a c k m e n , c h i l d b e a r i n g w o m e n , u n h o u s e d ,
i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h m e n t a l h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s , fa m i l i e s w i t h s c h o o l -
d i s c i p l i n e h i s t o r y
District 2
31%
District 3
31%
District 5
29%
District 4
28%
District 1
25%
1 1 7
W h at a r e t h e t h r e e t o p w e l l n e s s c h a l l e n g e s t o y o u r
c o m m u n i t y ?
Food Insecurity 30%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : TAY , B l a c k m e n , c h i l d b e a r i n g w o m e n , u n h o u s e d ,
i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h m e n t a l h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s , fa m i l i e s w i t h s c h o o l -
d i s c i p l i n e h i s t o r y
District 3
40%
District 2
39%
District 4
38%
District 1
34%
District 5
34%
1 1 8
W h at a r e t h e t h r e e t o p w e l l n e s s c h a l l e n g e s t o y o u r
c o m m u n i t y ?
Housing
Instability 38%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : TAY , c h i l d b e a r i n g wo m e n , u n h o u s e d , i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h
m e n t a l h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s
District 1
44%
District 2
42%
District 3
41%
District 4
40%
District 5
39%
1 1 9
W h at a r e t h e t h r e e t o p w e l l n e s s c h a l l e n g e s t o y o u r
c o m m u n i t y ?
Lack of Access to
Healthcare Services 41%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : M e n , j u s t i ce -i n vo l v e d , i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h m e n t a l h e a l t h
c h a l l e n g e s , fa m i l i e s w i t h a n I E P
District 5
39%
District 1
36%
District 3
36%
District 4
36%
District 2
35%
1 2 0
W h at a r e t h e t h r e e t o p w e l l n e s s c h a l l e n g e s t o y o u r
c o m m u n i t y ?
Lack of Employment
Opportunities 36%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : TAY , fa m i l i e s w i t h s c h o o l -d i s c i p l i n e h i s t o r y , fa m i l i e s w i t h
a n I E P
District 1
42%
District 4
41%District 2
38%
District 3
38%
District 5
37%
1 2 1
W h at a r e t h e t h r e e t o p w e l l n e s s c h a l l e n g e s t o y o u r
c o m m u n i t y ?
Lack of Mental
Health Resources 38%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : M e n , i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h m e n t a l h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s , fa m i l i e s
w i t h a n I E P
District 1
43%
District 2
43%
District 4
42%
District 5
39%
District 3
38%
1 2 2
W h at c h a l l e n g e s o r b a r r i e r s d o y o u f a c e i n a c c e s s i n g
w e l l n e s s s e r v i c e s w h e r e y o u l i v e ?
High Cost of
Services 41%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : TAY , c h i l d b e a r i n g wo m e n , j u s t i ce -i n vo l v e d , u n h o u s e d ,
i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h m e n t a l h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s , fa m i l i e s w i t h a n I E P , fa m i l i e s
w i t h s c h o o l -d i s c i p l i n e h i s t o r
District 2
43%
District 1
42%
District 3
42%
District 5
42%
District 4
39%
1 2 3
W h at c h a l l e n g e s o r b a r r i e r s d o y o u f a c e i n a c c e s s i n g
w e l l n e s s s e r v i c e s w h e r e y o u l i v e ?
Caregiving
Responsibilities 42%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : TAY , e l d e r l y , i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h m e n t a l h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s ,
fa m i l i e s w i t h a n I E P
District 1
39%
District 3
39%
District 5
37%
District 2
36%
District 4
35%
1 2 4
W h at c h a l l e n g e s o r b a r r i e r s d o y o u f a c e i n a c c e s s i n g
w e l l n e s s s e r v i c e s w h e r e y o u l i v e ?
Limited availability
of services in my area 38%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : J u s t i ce -i n v o l ve d , u n h o u s e d , i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h m e n t a l
h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s
District 5
33%
District 2
30%
District 3
30%
District 4
30%
District 1
27%
1 2 5
W h at c h a l l e n g e s o r b a r r i e r s d o y o u f a c e i n a c c e s s i n g
w e l l n e s s s e r v i c e s w h e r e y o u l i v e ?
Lack of Reliable
Transportation 30%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : TAY , e l d e r l y , j u s t i c e -i nv o l ve d , i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h m e n t a l
h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s , fa m i l i e s w i t h a n I E P , fa m i l i e s w i t h s c h o o l -d i s c i p l i n e
h i s t o r y
District 2
25%
District 3
25%
District 4
25%
District 5
22%
District 1
20%
1 2 6
W h at c h a l l e n g e s o r b a r r i e r s d o y o u f a c e i n a c c e s s i n g
w e l l n e s s s e r v i c e s w h e r e y o u l i v e ?
I have to travel
long distances 23%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : M e n , i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h m e n t a l h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s , fa m i l i e s
w i t h a n I E P
District 1
49%
District 4
44%
District 5
44%
District 3
43%
District 2
42%
1 2 7
W h at s p e c i f i c w e l l n e s s s e r v i c e s o r p r a c t i c e s d o y o u f e e l
a r e c u r r e n t ly m i s s i n g o r w o u l d b e m o s t h e l p f u l t o y o u
a n d y o u r c o m m u n i t y ?
Physical Health
Services 44%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : U n h o u s e d i n d i v i d u a l s , p e o p l e w i t h m e n t a l h e a l t h
c h a l l e n g e s
District 2
41%
District 4
41%
District 1
40%
District 3
38%
District 5
38%
1 2 8
W h at s p e c i f i c w e l l n e s s s e r v i c e s o r p r a c t i c e s d o y o u f e e l
a r e c u r r e n t ly m i s s i n g o r w o u l d b e m o s t h e l p f u l t o y o u
a n d y o u r c o m m u n i t y ?
Mental Health
Support 40%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : Tra n s i t i o n a l Ag e Yo u t h (TAY ), e l d e r l y , j u s t i ce -i nv o l ve d ,
u n h o u s e d , t h o s e w i t h m e n t a l h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s , fa m i l i e s w i t h a n I E P ,
fa m i l i e s w i t h a h i s t o r y o f s c h o o l d i s c i p l i n e
District 5
41%
District 3
38%
District 1
36%
District 4
36%
District 2
35%
1 2 9
W h at s p e c i f i c w e l l n e s s s e r v i c e s o r p r a c t i c e s d o y o u f e e l
a r e c u r r e n t ly m i s s i n g o r w o u l d b e m o s t h e l p f u l t o y o u
a n d y o u r c o m m u n i t y ?
Employment
Support and
Job Training 38%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : M e n , j u s t i c e -i nv o l v e d , u n h o u s e d , p e o p l e w i t h m e n t a l
h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s , fa m i l i e s w i t h a n I E P , fa m i l i e s w i t h s c h o o l -d i s c i p l i n e
h i s t o r y
District 1
29%
District 2
29%
District 4
29%
District 3
28%
District 5
27%
1 3 0
W h at s p e c i f i c w e l l n e s s s e r v i c e s o r p r a c t i c e s d o y o u f e e l
a r e c u r r e n t ly m i s s i n g o r w o u l d b e m o s t h e l p f u l t o y o u
a n d y o u r c o m m u n i t y ?
Substance Abuse
Counseling 28%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : TAY , j u s t i ce -i nv o l ve d , u n h o u s e d , p e o p l e w i t h m e n t a l
h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s , fa m i l i e s w i t h a n I E P , fa m i l i e s w i t h s c h o o l -d i s c i p l i n e
h i s t o r y
District 1
37%
District 2
37%
District 3
37%
District 5
37%
District 4
35%
1 3 1
W h at s p e c i f i c w e l l n e s s s e r v i c e s o r p r a c t i c e s d o y o u f e e l
a r e c u r r e n t ly m i s s i n g o r w o u l d b e m o s t h e l p f u l t o y o u
a n d y o u r c o m m u n i t y ?
Safe and Affordable
Housing Services 37%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : E l d e r l y , m e n , j u s t i ce -i n vo l v e d , u n h o u s e d , t h o s e w i t h
m e n t a l h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s , fa m i l i e s w i t h s c h o o l -d i s c i p l i n e h i s t o r y
District 1
43%
District 3
38%
District 5
38%
District 2
37%
District 4
34%
1 3 2
W h at s p e c i f i c w e l l n e s s s e r v i c e s o r p r a c t i c e s d o y o u f e e l
a r e c u r r e n t ly m i s s i n g o r w o u l d b e m o s t h e l p f u l t o y o u
a n d y o u r c o m m u n i t y ?
Nutritional Education
and Food Access
Programs 38%
P r i o r i t y G r o u p s : TAY , i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h m e n t a l h e a l t h c h a l l e n g e s
1 3 3
W h e r e w o u l d y o u p r e f e r t h e W e l l n e s s H u b s e r v i c e s t o b e
o f f e r e d ?
O n e ce n t ra l l o ca t i o n – 3 4 %
O n e ce n t ra l l o ca t i o n w i t h s m a l l e r h u b s a c r o s s t h e co u n t y – 2 6 %
M o b i l e o r t r a ve l i n g s e r v i ce s f o r u n d e r s e r ve d a r e a s – 3 2 %
D e c e n t r a l i z e d (S ca t t e r e d s i t e s o f f e r i n g s p e c i f i c s e r v i c e s i n d i f f e r e n t
a r e a s ) – 6 3 %
I n co m m u n i t y ce n t e r s w i t h i n n e i g h b o r h o o d s – 3 6 %
M u l t i p l e l o ca t i o n s a c r o s s t h e co u n t y – 4 3 %
I n C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r s W i t h i n N e i g h b o r h o o d s : 3 9 .7 %
L o ca l S c h o o l s : 2 4 %
P l a ce s o f Wo r s h i p : 1 9 .9 %
O n l i n e /V i r t u a l S e r v i c e s : 3 0 .9 %
F I N D I N G S R E L A T E D T O T H E S E R V I C E M O D E L
District 1
52%
District 4
48%
District 2
44%
District 3
44%
District 5
44%
1 3 4
I n t h e n e x t f i v e y e a r s , w h at i m p r o v e m e n t s w i t h i n t h e
B l a c k c o m m u n i t y w o u l d y o u l i k e t o s e e d u e t o w o r k b y t h e
A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b ?
Increased Safety
& Reduced
Violence 46%
District 2
44%
District 1
43%
District 3
43%
District 5
43%
District 4
42%
1 3 5
I n t h e n e x t f i v e y e a r s , w h at i m p r o v e m e n t s w i t h i n t h e
B l a c k c o m m u n i t y w o u l d y o u l i k e t o s e e d u e t o w o r k b y t h e
A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b ?
More Culturally
Competent Services
in Healthcare 43%
District 5
44%
District 3
42%
District 1
39%
District 2
38%
District 4
37%
1 3 6
I n t h e n e x t f i v e y e a r s , w h at i m p r o v e m e n t s w i t h i n t h e
B l a c k c o m m u n i t y w o u l d y o u l i k e t o s e e d u e t o w o r k b y t h e
A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b ?
Reduced Health
Disparities 40%
District 5
47%
District 1
46%
District 2
45%District 4
45%
District 3
44%
1 3 7
I n t h e n e x t f i v e y e a r s , w h at i m p r o v e m e n t s w i t h i n t h e
B l a c k c o m m u n i t y w o u l d y o u l i k e t o s e e d u e t o w o r k b y t h e
A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b ?
Stronger Community
Connections and
Collective Healing
45%
District 1
50%
District 4
49%
District 3
47%
District 5
46%
District 2
45%
1 3 8
I n t h e n e x t f i v e y e a r s , w h at i m p r o v e m e n t s w i t h i n t h e
B l a c k c o m m u n i t y w o u l d y o u l i k e t o s e e d u e t o w o r k b y t h e
A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b ?
Improved Mental
Health Outcomes 47%
1 3 9
W h i c h o f t h e f o l l o w i n g p r i o r i t i e s s h o u l d b e t h e p r i m a r y
f o c u s f o r t h e W e l l n e s s H u b ? P l e a s e s e l e c t o n e .
Both Personal Wellness and
Collective Healing Equally 42%
Collective Healing 20%
Personal Wellness 20%
Direct Access to
Social Services 17%
H o w w o u l d y o u l i k e t h e W e l l n e s s H u b t o e n g a g e w i t h t h e
c o m m u n i t y ?
Hosting Healing and
Wellness Events 42%
Offering Drop-in
Wellness Services 72%
Partnerships with
Local Organizations 37%
Regular Town Halls
or Community Forums 50%
1 4 0
U n d e r s ta n d i n g S p e c i f i c P o p u l at i o n N e e d s
Th i s s e c t i o n h i g h l i g h t s t h e s p e c i f i c l i ve d ex p e r i e n ce s ca p t u r e d o n t h e
s u r vey . I n s i g h t s h e l p t a i l o r r e s o u r ce s a n d s u p p o r t s y s t e m s t o c o m m u n i t y
n e e d s . Th e f i n d i n g s w i l l g u i d e t a r g e t e d , c u l t u r a l l y r e s p o n s i ve
i n t e r v e n t i o n s a n d i n f o r m f u t u r e p l a n n i n g f o r t h e H u b .
Ca re g ivin g a n d Famil y Re s p onsib ili t ie s
I care fo r a c hi ld be twe e n the age of 0 -5 – 51 %
I care fo r a n el d e rl y fami ly m emb er – 35%
M y child o r a c hi ld in my famil y is enr o lle d i n p reschool – 3 2 %
Ed ucati o n a n d Sch ool C hal len ge s
Fa m i ly m e m b e r w ith an IE P or IFSP – 45%
C h i ld su s pe n d ed, ex p ell ed, or arre ste d a t schoo l – 2 8%
S eek ing r es o ur ces for c hi ld d eve lo p m e n t an d we ll-be ing – 50%
Yo ur H eal th care & Wel lne ss
M y child o r a fa m il y me m be r’s child ha s a d isa b i li ty o r d e lay –
30 %
S tr ugg led w i th me nta l he al th – 3 6 %
S tr ugg led w i th su b s ta n ce u s e – 22%
Exper ie n ced chall en g e s wi th p hysi ca l heal th – 3 6 %
Dif ficul ty a cce ssing qu al it y h ea lth care – 49%
Dif ficul ty a cce ssing qu al it y mater n al o r pr eg n ancy-rel ated care
– 18%
Exper ie n ced d iscrimin ati o n d ur ing pr eg n anc y or c hi ldbir th –
1 2 %
1 4 1
I d e n t i t y
I d e n t i f y a s a p e r s o n w i t h a d i s a b i l i t y o r d i f f e r e n t l y a b l e d – 3 5 %
I d e n t i f y a s a m e m b e r o f t h e L G B TQ + co m m u n i t y – 2 7 %
I d e n t i f y a s a n i m m i g ra n t o r h a ve i m m i g r a n t s t a t u s – 5 0 %
L e g a l o r S y s t e m i c I n v o l v e m e n t
I nv o l ve m e n t w i t h t h e c h i l d w e l fa r e s y s t e m – 4 4 %
I nv o l ve m e n t w i t h t h e c r i m i n a l l e g a l s y s t e m – 3 0 %
E x p e r i e n c e d p o l i ce b r u t a l i t y o r ov e r -p o l i c i n g – 4 5 %
C u r r e n t l y o r p r e v i o u s l y h o m e l e s s /h o u s e l e s s – 1 7 %
F i n a n c i a l S t a b i l i t y a n d P l a n n i n g
E x p e r i e n c e d f i n a n c i a l i n s t a b i l i t y – 7 4 %
S e e k i n g fa m i l y p l a n n i n g s u p p o r t – 4 2 %
Ve t e r a n o r fa c e d c h a l l e n g e s a cce s s i n g v e t e ra n s e r v i ce s – 1 2 %
Th e s u r vey f i n d i n g s h i g h l i g h t c r i t i ca l w e l l n e s s c h a l l e n g e s a n d s e r v i ce
g a p s w i t h i n t h e A f r i ca n A m e r i c a n c o m m u n i t y. H o u s i n g i n s t a b i l i t y ,
h e a l t h ca r e a cce s s , e m p l o y m e n t s u p p o r t , a n d m e n t a l h e a l t h r e s o u r ce s
r e m a i n key c o n c e r n s . Th e p r e f e r r e d m o d e l f o r t h e H u b i s d e ce n t ra l i z e d ,
e n s u r i n g s e r v i ce s r e a c h t h o s e i n n e e d t h r o u g h m u l t i p l e l o ca t i o n s a n d
co m m u n i t y -b a s e d a p p r o a c h e s . Th i s d a t a w i l l d i r e c t l y i n f o r m t h e
d ev e l o p m e n t o f t h e H u b t o e f f e c t i v e l y a d d r e s s t h e n e e d s o f B l a c k
r e s i d e n t s .
1 4 2
T h e o p e n -e n d e d s u r v e y r e s p o n s e s p r o v i d e d i n s i g h t s i n t o h o w
c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s a c r o s s C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y e n v i s i o n t h e A f r i c a n
A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b . T h e s e r e s p o n s e s r e v e a l e d
d i s t r i c t -s p e c i f i c n e e d s , s e n t i m e n t s , a n d p r i o r i t i e s t h a t s h o u l d i n f o r m a
p l a c e -b a s e d a p p r o a c h t o t h e H u b ’s o p e r a t i o n s .
D i s t r i c t 1 (R i c h m o n d , S a n P a b l o , E l C e r r i t o )
K e y N e e d s & P r i o r i t i e s
S t r o n g d e m a n d f o r B l a c k -l e d m e n t a l h e a l t h s e r v i c e s
“B y t h e t i m e I f o u n d a t h e r a p i s t w h o l o o k e d l i k e m e , t h e y w e r e n ’t
t a k i n g n e w c l i e n t s .”
“I n e e d a s p a c e w h e r e I d o n ’t h a v e t o e x p l a i n m y p a i n t o
s o m e o n e w h o d o e s n ’t u n d e r s t a n d m y b a c k g r o u n d .”
“T h e r e a r e n o B l a c k t h e r a p i s t s i n m y a r e a —a t l e a s t n o n e I c a n
a f f o r d .”
“O u r p e o p l e a r e s u f f e r i n g f r o m r a c i a l t r a u m a , a n d w e n e e d a
c o m m u n i t y -l e d m e n t a l h e a l t h r e s p o n s e .”
“T h e r a p y i s n o t j u s t a b o u t t a l k i n g ; i t ’s a b o u t b e i n g i n a s p a c e
w h e r e h e a l i n g i s p o s s i b l e .”
C o n c e r n s a b o u t s a f e t y a n d s e c u r i t y i n w e l l n e s s s p a c e s
“W e n e e d a p l a c e t h a t f e e l s s a f e , n o t j u s t a n o t h e r b u i l d i n g w h e r e
w e h a v e t o b e o n g u a r d .”
“I s h o u l d b e a b l e t o w a l k i n t o a c o m m u n i t y c e n t e r w i t h o u t b e i n g
w a t c h e d l i k e a c r i m i n a l .”
A p p e n d i x G : D i s t r i c t -B a s e d
A p p r o a c h e s t o t h e H u b
1 4 3
“G o o d s e c u r i t y i s a m u s t . I w o n ’t f e e l c o m f o r t a b l e i f t h e s p a c e i s
n o t p r o t e c t e d .”
“B l a c k k i d s n e e d s o m e w h e r e s a f e t o j u s t b e t h e m s e l v e s .”
“W e n e e d m o r e s e c u r i t y i n o u r a r e a b e f o r e a n y t h i n g e l s e .”
H i g h i n t e r e s t i n e c o n o m i c e m p o w e r m e n t
“I a p p l i e d f o r t h e s a m e s m a l l b u s i n e s s l o a n t h r e e t i m e s a n d w a s
d e n i e d e v e r y t i m e , b u t a w h i t e c o l l e a g u e g o t a p p r o v e d i n o n e t r y .”
“I f w e d o n ’t o w n a n y t h i n g , w e d o n ’t h a v e r e a l s e c u r i t y .”
“F i n a n c i a l l i t e r a c y s h o u l d b e a t o p p r i o r i t y f o r o u r p e o p l e .”
“W e n e e d p r o g r a m s t h a t h e l p u s o w n p r o p e r t y , n o t j u s t r e n t .”
“J o b p r o g r a m s s h o u l d a c t u a l l y l e a d t o h i g h -p a y i n g j o b s , n o t j u s t
m o r e ‘t r a i n i n g ’ w i t h n o o u t c o m e .”
C a l l s f o r r e p a r a t i o n s a n d a R i g h t t o R e t u r n p r o g r a m
“W e n e e d a g u a r a n t e e d i n c o m e p r o g r a m f o r B l a c k p e o p l e o r
d i s p l a c e d p e o p l e .”
“T h e c i t y o f R i c h m o n d n e e d s r e p a r a t i o n s . P e r i o d .”
“W e n e e d a R i g h t t o R e t u r n p r o g r a m s o p e o p l e w h o w e r e p u s h e d
o u t c a n c o m e b a c k h o m e .”
“M y f a m i l y w a s p r i c e d o u t o f R i c h m o n d , b u t w e b u i l t t h i s c i t y .”
“G i v e u s o w n e r s h i p —n o t j u s t s e r v i c e s .”
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D i s t r i c t 2 (W a l n u t C r e e k , L a f a y e t t e , O r i n d a , M o r a g a , D a n v i l l e , S a n
R a m o n )
K e y N e e d s & P r i o r i t i e s
• B l a c k r e p r e s e n t a t i o n i n h e a l t h c a r e
“I d o n ’t s e e a n y B l a c k d o c t o r s i n m y a r e a . I t ’s i s o l a t i n g .”
“W h e n I g o t o t h e h o s p i t a l , t h e y a s s u m e I d o n ’t k n o w w h a t I ’m
t a l k i n g a b o u t .”
“H e a l t h c a r e s h o u l d i n c l u d e o u r p e r s p e c t i v e s . I t ’s n o t j u s t a b o u t
t r e a t m e n t ; i t ’s a b o u t t r u s t .”
“I w a s m i s d i a g n o s e d t h r e e t i m e s b e f o r e I f o u n d a p r o v i d e r w h o
l i s t e n e d t o m e .”
“T h e y d i s m i s s o u r p a i n w a y t o o o f t e n . W e n e e d B l a c k d o c t o r s .”
M e n t a l h e a l t h a w a r e n e s s a n d s t r e s s m a n a g e m e n t
“M e n t a l h e a l t h i s j u s t a s i m p o r t a n t a s p h y s i c a l h e a l t h , b u t n o o n e
t a l k s a b o u t i t i n m y c o m m u n i t y .”
“S t r e s s i s k i l l i n g u s . W e n e e d a c t u a l r e s o u r c e s , n o t j u s t p a m p h l e t s .”
“T h e H u b s h o u l d i n c l u d e w e l l n e s s w o r k s h o p s , m i n d f u l n e s s t r a i n i n g ,
a n d m e n t a l h e a l t h s u p p o r t .”
“W e n e e d a s p a c e w h e r e B l a c k m e n f e e l c o m f o r t a b l e t a l k i n g a b o u t
m e n t a l h e a l t h .”
“O u r y o u t h n e e d t o s e e m e n t a l h e a l t h a s a n o r m a l c o n v e r s a t i o n ,
n o t s o m e t h i n g t o b e a s h a m e d o f .”
1 4 5
S a f e a n d a c c e s s i b l e g a t h e r i n g s p a c e s
“W e n e e d s p a c e s t h a t d o n ’t f e e l l i k e t h e y ’r e w a t c h i n g u s e v e r y
s e c o n d .”
“A B l a c k c u l t u r a l c e n t e r w o u l d h e l p u s b u i l d c o m m u n i t y h e r e .”
“I w a n t a p l a c e w h e r e I c a n j u s t e x i s t , w i t h o u t c o n s t a n t l y b e i n g
r e m i n d e d t h a t I ’m d i f f e r e n t .”
“W e n e e d s o m e w h e r e t o c o n n e c t , w h e r e o u r h i s t o r y i s h o n o r e d .”
“T h e H u b s h o u l d b e a p l a c e t h a t u p l i f t s B l a c k j o y , n o t j u s t t r a u m a .”
D i s t r i c t 3 (A n t i o c h , P i t t s b u r g , B a y P o i n t )
K e y N e e d s & P r i o r i t i e s
U r g e n t n e e d f o r c o m m u n i t y -b a s e d m e n t a l h e a l t h i n t e r v e n t i o n
“T h e y p u t u s i n a 5 1 5 0 h o l d b e f o r e t h e y e v e n a s k w h a t ’s w r o n g .”
“M e n t a l h e a l t h c r i s i s r e s p o n s e s h o u l d N O T b e t h e p o l i c e .”
“I ’v e b e e n c a l l i n g f o r t h e r a p y f o r m o n t h s a n d c a n ’t g e t a n
a p p o i n t m e n t .”
“I t ’s l i k e t h e y w a i t u n t i l w e b r e a k b e f o r e t h e y o f f e r h e l p .”
“W e n e e d B l a c k m e n t a l h e a l t h p r o v i d e r s i n o u r s c h o o l s , n o t j u s t
w h e n w e ’r e i n c r i s i s .”
1 4 6
D i s t r u s t i n c o u n t y s e r v i c e s
“T h e y t r e a t u s l i k e c r i m i n a l s w h e n w e a s k f o r h e l p .”
“I s t o p p e d g o i n g t o c o u n t y h e a l t h c l i n i c s b e c a u s e t h e y d o n ’t
r e s p e c t u s .”
“W h y i s i t s o h a r d t o g e t a s s i s t a n c e w h e n y o u ’r e B l a c k i n t h i s
c o u n t y ?”
“W e n e e d s e r v i c e s t h a t d o n ’t r e q u i r e u s t o j u m p t h r o u g h h o o p s .”
“W e s h o u l d n ’t h a v e t o p r o v e o u r p a i n t o g e t h e l p .”
H i g h d e m a n d f o r e c o n o m i c a n d w o r k f o r c e d e v e l o p m e n t
“T h e y t e l l u s t o g e t t r a i n i n g , b u t w h e r e a r e t h e j o b s ?”
“W e n e e d p a i d a p p r e n t i c e s h i p s , n o t j u s t a n o t h e r r e s u m e
w o r k s h o p .”
“O u r k i d s n e e d b u s i n e s s f u n d i n g , n o t j u s t p r o g r a m s t h a t p r e p a r e
t h e m f o r m i n i m u m -w a g e j o b s .”
“W e n e e d B l a c k -o w n e d b a n k s a n d c r e d i t u n i o n s .”
“O u r f u t u r e d e p e n d s o n r e a l e c o n o m i c o p p o r t u n i t y —n o t j u s t
s e r v i c e j o b s .”
1 4 7
D i s t r i c t 4 (C o n c o r d , P l e a s a n t H i l l , M a r t i n e z , C l a y t o n )
K e y N e e d s & P r i o r i t i e s
H o u s i n g s u p p o r t a n d B l a c k h o m e o w n e r s h i p p r o g r a m s
“W e n e e d s u p p o r t f o r f i r s t -t i m e B l a c k h o m e b u y e r s .”
“T h e y r e d l i n e d u s o u t o f h o m e o w n e r s h i p , a n d n o w t h e y w a n t u s t o
j u s t a c c e p t r e n t i n g f o r e v e r .”
“I ’v e b e e n o n e v e r y h o u s i n g l i s t a n d s t i l l c a n ’t g e t a s s i s t a n c e .”
“E v i c t i o n p r o t e c t i o n s h o u l d b e p a r t o f t h e H u b ’s s e r v i c e s .”
“W e n e e d p o l i c i e s t h a t s t o p g e n t r i f i c a t i o n b e f o r e i t ’s t o o l a t e .”
C i v i c e n g a g e m e n t a n d p o l i c y c h a n g e e f f o r t s
“W e n e e d a s t r o n g e r v o i c e i n c i t y d e c i s i o n s .”
“B l a c k r e s i d e n t s s h o u l d h a v e m o r e s a y i n h o w f u n d i n g i s s p e n t .”
“L o c a l g o v e r n m e n t n e e d s t o s t o p i g n o r i n g B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s .”
“P a r t i c i p a t o r y b u d g e t i n g s h o u l d b e a p r i o r i t y .”
“W e n e e d l e a d e r s h i p p r o g r a m s t h a t t r a i n u s t o a d v o c a t e f o r
o u r s e l v e s .”
1 4 8
D i s t r i c t 5 (B r e n t w o o d , O a k l e y , D i s c o v e r y B a y )
K e y N e e d s & P r i o r i t i e s
C u l t u r a l p r e s e r v a t i o n a n d B l a c k c o m m u n i t y s p a c e s
“W e d o n ’t h a v e a n y w h e r e t h a t r e f l e c t s o u r c u l t u r e h e r e .”
“I t f e e l s l i k e w e h a v e t o t r a v e l j u s t t o b e i n a B l a c k -c e n t e r e d
s p a c e .”
“A c u l t u r a l c e n t e r w o u l d c h a n g e t h e w a y o u r k i d s s e e t h e m s e l v e s .”
“W e n e e d a p l a c e f o r s t o r y t e l l i n g , h i s t o r y , a n d B l a c k a r t s .”
“A p l a c e f o r u s , b y u s .”
H o l i s t i c h e a l t h a n d t r a d i t i o n a l h e a l i n g p r a c t i c e s
“I w a n t t o s e e A f r i c a n m e d i c i n e , n o t j u s t W e s t e r n h e a l t h c a r e .”
“H e a l i n g c i r c l e s s h o u l d b e p a r t o f t h e H u b .”
“W e n e e d p l a c e s w h e r e o u r h e a l i n g t r a d i t i o n s a r e r e s p e c t e d .”
“B l a c k d o u l a s a n d m i d w i v e s s h o u l d b e a c c e s s i b l e t o a l l .”
“H e r b a l m e d i c i n e , y o g a , a n d h o l i s t i c h e a l t h a r e j u s t a s i m p o r t a n t
a s h o s p i t a l s .”
A s p a r t o f o u r c o m m i t m e n t t o d e v e l o p i n g a c o m m u n i t y -c e n t e r e d
A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b (A A H W R H ), w e
c o n d u c t e d a s e r i e s o f t o w n h a l l s a c r o s s m u l t i p l e d i s t r i c t s i n F e b r u a r y
2 0 2 5 t o p r e s e n t o u r p r o p o s e d m o d e l a n d s t r u c t u r e f o r t h e H u b . T h e s e
s e s s i o n s p r o v i d e d a n o p p o r t u n i t y f o r d i r e c t e n g a g e m e n t w i t h
c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s , a l l o w i n g u s t o g a t h e r c r i t i c a l f e e d b a c k o n t h e
s e r v i c e s , l o c a t i o n s , a n d p a r t n e r s h i p s t h a t w o u l d m a k e t h e H u b m o s t
e f f e c t i v e .
E a c h d i s t r i c t -l e v e l t o w n h a l l i n v o l v e d a n i n t e r a c t i v e f e e d b a c k s e s s i o n ,
w h e r e p a r t i c i p a n t s s h a r e d t h e i r i n s i g h t s , n e e d s , a n d p r i o r i t i e s . W e
a s k e d f o r i n p u t o n o u t r e a c h s t r a t e g i e s , s e r v i c e o f f e r i n g s , l o c a t i o n s ,
s u s t a i n a b i l i t y p l a n s , a n d c o m m u n i t y t r u s t -b u i l d i n g e f f o r t s . T h e
f e e d b a c k r e c e i v e d w i l l d i r e c t l y i n f o r m t h e n e x t p h a s e s o f t h i s
i n i t i a t i v e , e n s u r i n g t h a t t h e H u b i s s h a p e d b y t h e c o m m u n i t y , f o r t h e
c o m m u n i t y .
B e l o w a r e t h e k e y t a k e a w a y s f r o m e a c h d i s t r i c t ’s t o w n h a l l . T h e s e
n o t e s r e f l e c t t h e c o m m u n i t y 's p r i o r i t i e s , c o n c e r n s , a n d
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o n h o w t h e H u b c a n b e s t s e r v e B l a c k r e s i d e n t s
a c r o s s C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y .
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A p p e n d i x H : O v e r v i e w o f t h e
A A H W R H 2 0 2 5 C o m m u n i t y T o w n
H a l l F e e d b a c k
1 5 0
D i s t r i c t 1 :
O u t r e a c h :
M o r e f o c u s o n a n d a v a i l a b i l i t y o n e n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p r a t h e r t h a n
w o r k s k i l l s
a .
M o r e a w a r e n e s s o f e v e n t s f o r t h e c o m m u n i t i e s b .
M o r e p r e v e n t a t i v e p r o g r a m s c .
C o n c e r n e d a b o u t t h e l o w % o f 6 5 + r e s p o n d e n t s , p e r h a p s v i s i t i n g
t h e s e n i o r c e n t e r s t o h a v e m o r e o f a n a c t u a l c o u n t
d .
C o n t a c t m e d i c a l s t u d e n t s w h o a r e r e q u i r e d t o d o f i e l d w o r k o r
r e s i d e n c y t o s u p p o r t p o p u p c l i n i c s (+1 )
e .
S M S s u b s c r i p t i o n , a c c e s s t o i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t s e s s i o n s i n a m o r e
c e n t r a l i z e d a n d o r g a n i z e d l o c a t i o n (w e b s i t e , m a i l e r b o o k l e t t h a t
g e t s u p d a t e d a n n u a l l y , e t c .)
f .
P r o p o s e d L o c a t i o n s :
C a l O E Sa.
T h e b l a c k n e i g h b o r h o o d b .
L i f e l o n g M e d i c a l C a r ec.
C o r r i n e S a i n S e n i o r a n d F a m i l y C e n t e rd.
H u b i n R i c h m o n d , c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h W o m e n ’s c a n c e r r e s o u r c e
c e n t e r t o e d u c a t e o u r c o m m u n i t y a b o u t s c r e e n i n g s a n d c a n c e r
e d u c a t i o n
e .
I d e n t i f y a n d e n g a g e B l a c k t h e r a p i s t s / m e n t a l h e a l t h c l i n i c i a n s t o
b e a p a r t o f i t . T h e h u b m u s t d o n a t e o r o f f e r s e r v i c e s o n a s l i d e
s c a l e .
f .
N e a r s o c i a l s e c u r i t y b u i l d i n g s /h u m a n r e s o u r c e b u i l d i n g s g .
N e a r l i q u o r s t o r e s a n d s m o k e s h o p s t o e n c o u r a g e t h o s e t o
c o n s i d e r a h e a l t h i e r l i f e s t y l e
h .
1 5 1
C o r e S e r v i c e s :
E n h a n c e d c o n n e c t i o n t o c a r e : m o s t a g e n c i e s n e e d a w e l l n e s s
c o a c h t o m a k e a p p o i n t m e n t s a n d f o l l o w u p w i t h p a r t i c i p a n t
e v e n t c l i e n t s n o t r e q u e s t i n g t h a t a s s i s t a n c e
a .
T h e r a p i e s r o o t e d i n i n d i g e n o u s a n d a n c e s t r a l k n o w l e d g e
(m e d i t a t i o n , m u s i c a n d s o u n d t h e r a p y , d a n c e , n a t u r e /a c c e s s t o
w i l d e r n e s s )
b .
D i s t r i c t 2 :
S u s t a i n a b i l i t y a n d F u n d i n g :
W i l l t h e b o a r d o f S u p e r v i s o r s s u p p o r t h u b i f e l e c t e d o f f i c i a l s
c h a n g e
a .
C a p a c i t y o f p o p u l a t i o n t o b e s e r v e d a t e a c h H u b b .
M a t c h o n g o i n g m e a s u r e X c o m m i t m e n t w i t h p r i v a t e o r o t h e r
f u n d i n g
c .
H a v e B l a c k s t a f f i n g d .
R e l e v a n t a d v e r t i s e m e n t s t o c h i l d r e n a n d i n s c h o o l d i s t r i c t s a n d
c o m m u n i t y w i t h 1 8 –3 0 -y e a r -o l d p e o p l e w h o s e e m i s o l a t e d .
e .
P a r t n e r s h i p s a n d I m p a c t
D i s c o v e r y c o u n s e l i n g c e n t e r a .
S R V D C : S a n R a m o n V a l l e y D i v e r s i t y C o a l i t i o n b .
T r a n s p o r t a t i o n c .
D i a b l o B l a c k m e n ’s g r o u p d .
R e m e m b e r t o c h e c k w i t h C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y L i b r a r y a n d
R i c h m o n d P u b l i c L i b r a r y
e .
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S e r v i c e s a n d A c c e s s
W i l l n o n -B l a c k p e o p l e h a v e a c c e s s t o s e r v i c e s ? a .
A p l a c e f o r c h i l d r e n t o c o m e t o g e t h e r t o s o c i a l i z e , l e a r n , c a r e e r ,
c o l l e g e
b .
S c h o l a r s h i p l i n k i n g w i t h s t u d e n t e x t r a c u r r i c u l a r a c t i v i t i e s . H a v i n g
c o l l e g e r e c r u i t e r s c o m e t o d i v e r s i t y e d u c a t i o n f a i r s a n d t u t o r i n g
f o r h i s t o r y c o u r s e s i n p u b l i c p l a c e s .
c .
U r g e n t s e r v i c e g a p s d .
B l a c k d o c t o r s a n d m e d i c a l p r o f e s s i o n a l se.
M e n t a l h e a l t h f o r c h i l d r e n f .
U n a b l e t o f i n d o c c u p a t i o n a l t h e r a p y f o r k i d s , U C S F i m p a c t e d a n d
u n a b l e t o f u n d C o C o s i t e s
g .
C h a l l e n g e s i n D 2 : S m a l l p o p u l a t i o nh.
W h a t t y p e o f s e r v i c e s o r c o v e r a g e w i l l b e p r o v i d e d ? i .
Y o u t h a n d y o u n g a d u l t s e r v i c e s d e a l i n g w i t h s o c i a l a d v o c a c y a n d
m e n t a l h e a l t h
j .
H e a v y c o m m u n i c a t i o n w i t h N A A C P (e v e n a d j a c e n t c h a p t e r s l i k e
H a y w a r d )
k .
H o w t o p r i o r i t i z e s e r v i c e s l .
M e n t a l /b e h a v i o r a l h e a l t hm.
G r o u p t h e r a p y s e s s i o n sn.
T r u s t a n d c o m m u n i t y p o w e r
M u c h m o r e t r a i n i n g r e g a r d i n g r a c i s m a n d i m p l i c i t b i a s t o t h e
t e a c h e r s a n d p r i n c i p a l s . M o r e b l a c k t e a c h e r s .
a .
T r u s t c o m e s f r o m p r o v i d i n g q u a l i t y s e r v i c e s o v e r t i m e b .
H o l d i n g s o m e s o r t o f “p o l i t i c a l p o w e r ” a t t h e c i t y l e v e l c .
A c c o u n t a b i l i t y b o a r d f o r l a w s a n d m o t i o n s a g a i n s t d i v e r s i t y
g r o w t h
d .
B u i l d i n g c o m m u n i t y e .
B e i n g c o u r a g e o u s : c o n v e r s a t i o n s a b o u t r a c e t o t h e s c h o o l s i n
D a n v i l l e (b a s e d o n b o o k b y G l e n n S i n g l e t o n ) a n d t o t h e p u b l i c
l i b r a r i e s .
f .
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D i s t r i c t 3 :
"I w o u l d l i k e t o s e e t h e P a n H e l l e n i c C o u n c i l
(D i v i n e 9 ) p a r t i c i p a t i o n a n d i n p u t ."
1 .
G e t t i n g E C A A T b a c k t o g e t h e r w o u l d b e a g r e a t
t h i n g t o d o . I t w a s a p a r t n e r s h i p b e t w e e n S u t t e r ,
K a i s e r , a n d J o h n M u i r p r i o r t o C O V I D .
2 .
"W o u l d l o v e t o s e e a c e n t r a l i z e d l o c a t i o n t h a t
o f f e r s t h e s e s e r v i c e s ."
3 .
"W e m a y w a n t t o h a v e a b a l a n c e b e t w e e n
f o r m a l t r a i n i n g a n d l i v e d e x p e r t i s e w h e n w e a r e
h i r i n g f o r t h e s e p o s i t i o n s ."
4 .
"T h e y n e e d t h e s u p p o r t f r o m p e o p l e t h e y t r u s t
t o a s s i s t t h e m . A s A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n s , w e a r e
p r o u d a n d d o n ’t l i k e t o s h a r e w h e n a s s i s t a n c e i s
n e e d e d ."
5 .
"H i g h s c h o o l g r a d u a t i o n i s g r e a t b u t i f y o u l o o k
a t w h o 's e l i g i b l e t o g o t o a f o u r -y e a r c o l l e g e
a f t e r g r a d u a t i n g , i t 's s i g n i f i c a n t l y l o w e r ,
e s p e c i a l l y f o r B I P O C s t u d e n t s ."
6 .
“A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n m a l e i n f l u e n c e s a r e n e e d e d
i n o u r c o m m u n i t i e s , e s p e c i a l l y t o c o u n t e r t h e
p o s i t i v e l e a d e r s h i p s y s t e m a t i c a l l y r e m o v e d f r o m
o u r c o m m u n i t i e s ."
7 .
"H o w a r e s e l e c t i o n s b e i n g m a d e f o r t h o s e
o r g a n i z a t i o n s r e c e i v i n g f u n d i n g ?"
8 .
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L i s t o f O r g a n i z a t i o n s C i t e d a s p o t e n t i a l p a r t n e r s :
E a s t C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y S T R O N G F u n d e r s ’
C o l l a b o r a t i v e
L i n c o l n F a m i l i e s (C o m m u n i t y S c h o o l s P r o g r a m )
H o p e S p r i n g s P s y c h o t h e r a p y a n d C o n s u l t i n g (P r i v a t e
p r a c t i c e i n A n t i o c h )
E a s t C o u n t y C h i l d r e n 's M e n t a l H e a l t h S e r v i c e s
G e n e s i s C h u r c h (A n t i o c h , C A )
D e l t a B a y C o m m u n i t y C h u r c h (A n t i o c h , C A )
N a t i o n a l P a n -H e l l e n i c C o u n c i l (D i v i n e 9 )
1 5 6
L i f t U p C o n t r a C o s t a C o -H o s t e d T o w n H a l l a t D e l t a B a y C h u r c h
(D i s t r i c t 3 ):
O u t r e a c h 1 .
T h e s t r e e t t e a m s m e n t i o n e d t o d a y : d o t h e y k n o w t h e
c o m m u n i t i e s t h e y a r e r e a c h i n g o u t t o ?
a .
P l e a s e c o n s i d e r h i r i n g p r a c t i c e s a n d p r o c e d u r e s t h a t c r e a t e a
l e v e l p l a y i n g f i e l d f o r i m p a c t e d p e o p l e w i t h p a s t c o n v i c t i o n s .
b .
L o c a t i o n s a n d P a r t n e r s2.
S o m e t i m e s y o u n e e d t o s t a r t s m a l l , t h e n g r o w l a t e r D e l t a B a y m a y
b e s t a r t
a .
I n t r o d u c t i o n s t o t r a d e s a n d a p p r e n t i c e s h i p p r o g r a m s ,
e x p u n g e m e n t a n d r e c o r d s e a l i n g , l i f e s k i l l s w o r k s h o p s
b .
D i s t r i c t 5 l o c a t i o n c .
T h e a p p r o a c h s h o u l d i n c l u d e : l o c a l c h u r c h e s a n d m i n o r i t y
o r g a n i z a t i o n s v i a R F P p r o c e s s
d .
D e l t a B a y c h u r c h , 1 0 c l a s s r o o m s (8 ,0 0 0 s q u a r e f e e t a v a i l a b l e )
A S A P
e .
C o r e S e r v i c e s3.
D e l t a B a y d o w n s t a i r s o f f i c e s a .
S u p p o r t f o r j u s t i c e i m p a c t e d y o u t h . A d u l t s a t t e n d c o u r t h e a r i n g s
a n d h e l p g a t h e r l e t t e r s o f s u p p o r t
b .
A s s i s t b l a c k p a r e n t s w h o h a v e I E P /S c h o o l b o a r d m e e t i n g s c .
M i d n i g h t B a s k e t b a l l (1 0 -1 8 y o u t h a n d 1 9 -2 9 a d u l t s ) d .
L i s t e n i n g e a r : s o m e t o a s s i s t y o u i n g o i n g t o t h e D o c t o r e .
S e n i o r D a y c a r e : p l a c e f o r s e n i o r s t o s o c i a l i z e f .
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3 . C o r e S e r v i c e s
T h e c o u n t y d o e s n o t h a v e a d i v e r s i t y f r i e n d l y h i r i n g p r o c e s s o r
r e t e n t i o n . I t d o e s n o t r e c o g n i z e c u l t u r e
a .
T r a u m a h e a l i n g s e r v i c e s b .
F i n a n c i a l l i t e r a c y s e r v i c e s c .
I n t e r g e n e r a t i o n a l s e r v i c e s t o s h a r e t r a d e s , e x p e r i e n c e s , h e a l i n g d .
C C C d o e s n o t h a v e m a n y d e p a r t m e n t l e a d e r s , t h e r e a r e s i g n s
t h a t s a y b e i n g u n d e r t h e c o u n t y w i l l p e r p e t u a t e t h e h a r m
e .
H e a l t h c a r e s c r e e n i n g s f .
F i n a n c i a l p l a n n i n g g .
H e a l t h a n d j o b a s s e s s m e n t h .
M e n t a l h e a l t h i .
T h e r a p y j .
W o m e n ’s g r o u p k .
M e d i c a l a s s i s t a n c e l .
R e s o u r c e e d u c a t i o n m .
S e n i o r s u p p o r t n .
D o u l a s o .
U r g e n t c a r e p .
R e -e n t r y p r o g r a m f o r r e l e a s e d i n m a t e s q .
H o u s i n g a s s i s t a n c e r .
L e g a l a i d s .
I E P c o n s u l t a n t s t .
G e n e r a l p r a c t i t i o n e r s u .
D e n t a l a s s i s t a n c e v .
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D i s t r i c t 4 :
C o r e S e r v i c e s1.
F i n a n c i a l s e r v i c e s a .
T h r i f t s t o r e w h e r e p e o p l e c a n d o n a t e /p i c k u p c l o t h e s , s h o e s ,
b l a n k e t s , t o i l e t r i e s
b .
F o o d p a n t r y a n d g a r d e n c .
F i t n e s s c l a s s e sd.
S o c i a l c l u b s w h e r e p e o p l e f e e l w e l c o m e (k n i t t i n g , m u s i c , b a k i n g ,
c o o k i n g , b o o k c l u b , e t c )
e .
Y o u t h -l e d s e r v i n g p r o g r a m s a n d e f f o r t s f .
B l a c k p a r e n t i n g g r o u p s g .
L a u n d r o m a t h .
M e d i c i n a l p l a n t t e a c h i n g i .
L G B T Q s e r v i c e s j .
N a m e c h a n g e c l i n i c k .
T h e r a p y l .
S u p p o r t g r o u p s m .
L o c a t i o n s : 2 .
C l o s e t o B A R T /p u b l i c t r a n s p o r t a t i o n a .
C l o s e t o p a r k s /l i b r a r i e s o r w h e r e f o l k s a l r e a d y c o n g r e g a t e b .
U t i l i z i n g s p a c e s a l r e a d y b u i l t (d e a d m a l l s , s h o p p i n g c e n t e r s , e t c .)c .
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District 5:
Core Servi ces1.
Ser vices that edu cate o n food/n utritional impac ts and environm ental
imp a ct s o n long term he alt h
a.
T ec h s k ill d evelopme n t b.
Vocational ski ll bu ilding f o r trade and h obby c.
Fina n ci a l liter acy a t m ultiple l ev els (for t hose s tarti n g out, f or those
mid -caree rs, for t hose p repari ng for re tire me n t)
d.
M ental h eal th inc lud ing m ed ica l he a lt h e.
T a lk therapy f.
Danc e g.
Inte r g enerat iona l p r o gr a mm ing h.
L evels of n eed vari es. If it i dentifie d as low/moderat e income, a single
pa rent won’t see th e hub as a re so urce ne ed happe n s , all st r uggles
a re not e q ual .
i.
Fina n ci a l br idge to i n terr upt pre dat or y le ndi n g . S omet hi n g fam ilie s
have a s hort term nee d t o g et to pay d a y. Possibl e solut ion : short
ter m 0 % inter est loan o r family grant program wi th eligi bil ity (2x
a n n uall y), include a way to d onat e and g et a grant person
j.
T o ols and su p port for mon itorin g he a lt h cond itio n s from h ome k.
Education opportu n ity f or com mu n ity to be t raum a -i n form ed
(worksho p s , sem inars and trai n ings)
l.
Provide case management and ho usi ng locators m.
Ho usi n g n.
Bett er navigatio n wi th medi cal se r v ic es/Ca l WO RKs program o.
Education and su pport for ne w pare n ts p.
Im medi a te su p p or t for ind ividual i n me n ta l he alt h cri s es q.
Provide a positive a tmosphere for ou r y outh b eca use they ar e the
futur e
r.
Support for the el d ers s.
C linic: h eal th s cr eeni n gs for hy perte n s ion an d dia b ete st.
Fr ee or low -cost w o r ko ut classesu.
M as s a ge therapi s t v.
A ct ivit ies for the youthw.
Bl a ck t he ra p ist/counse lors x.
Fr ee/low-c o s t h eal th care servi ce sy.
Ho usi n g r esour ce s z.
Eld erly care aa.
Job cent er (he l p peo p le find jobs) ab.
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2 . O u t r e a c h
F o s t e r y o u t h s e r v i c e s -T H N A K Y O Ua.
C o l l e g e s e r v i c e sb.
S e l f -l o v e c l a s s e sc.
S t r e s s m a n a g e m e n t w o r k s h o p s a n d m i n d f u l n e s s t r a i n i n g . d .
W o r k s h o p s o n u n d e r s t a n d i n g h e a l t h i n s u r a n c e , n a v i g a t i n g t h e
h e a l t h c a r e s y s t e m , a d v o c a t i n g f o r p e r s o n a l /p r i m a r y h e a l t h n e e d s .
e .
M o b i l e b e n e f i t s f .
T e a m t o a c c e s sg.
A p p r o v e a p p l i c a t i o n s a n d p r o c e s s b e n e f i t s h .
S u b s t a n c e u s e t r e a t m e n t c e n t e r i .
P o l i t i c a l e d u c a t i o n f o r b l a c k p e o p l e b u t m a k e i t p l a i nj.
C r e d i t r e p a i r a n d m o n e y m a n a g e m e n t c l a s s e s k .
B a y P o i n t i s p a r t o f D 5 b u t a l w a y s f o r g o t t e nl.
N e e d o u t r e a c h s e r v i c e s m .
F o r o u t r e a c h s e r v i c e s , w e n e e d c r i s e s i n t e r v e n t i o n o n t h e s t r e e t s n .
S t r e e t t e a m a n d p r o v i d e c a s e m a n a g e m e n t a n d h o u s i n g l o c a t o r s o .
X X
C o u n t y w i d e d a t a f r o m t h e C a l i f o r n i a C o m m u n i t y B u r d e n o f
D i s e a s e a n d C o s t E n g i n e , C a l -V i D a D e a t h D a t a , a n d r e l a t e d
s o u r c e s p r o v i d e c r i t i c a l c o n t e x t f o r u n d e r s t a n d i n g p e r s i s t e n t
r a c i a l d i s p a r i t i e s i n C o n t r a C o s t a ’s h e a l t h o u t c o m e s . T h e s e
d i s p a r i t i e s a r e n o t a b s t r a c t —t h e y s h o w u p i n r e a l -t i m e m o r t a l i t y
p a t t e r n s , p a r t i c u l a r l y a m o n g B l a c k r e s i d e n t s . E v e n i n c a s e s w h e r e
r a w n u m b e r s a r e s u p p r e s s e d d u e t o l o w c o u n t s , t h e r e p e a t e d
a p p e a r a n c e o f B l a c k r e s i d e n t s i n h i g h -b u r d e n c a t e g o r i e s s p e a k s
v o l u m e s a b o u t t h e d e p t h o f s t r u c t u r a l h a r m .
T h i s d a t a i s e s s e n t i a l t o f o r e g r o u n d t h e u r g e n c y o f t h e A f r i c a n
A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b . I t h e l p s a n c h o r t h e
H u b ’s p l a c e -b a s e d a n d c u l t u r a l l y s p e c i f i c d e s i g n i n p u b l i c h e a l t h
e v i d e n c e . F o r i n s t a n c e , w h e n d e a t h s a m o n g N o n -H i s p a n i c
B l a c k /A f r i c a n -A m e r i c a n i n f a n t s , m i d d l e -a g e d a d u l t s , a n d e l d e r s
a p p e a r a t d i s p r o p o r t i o n a t e l y h i g h r a t e s , i t s i g n a l s u r g e n t s y s t e m
f a i l u r e s a c r o s s g e n e r a t i o n s . T h e s e i n s i g h t s s t r e n g t h e n t h e c a s e f o r
t a r g e t e d m a t e r n a l c a r e , e l d e r s e r v i c e s , a n d t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d
m e n t a l h e a l t h s u p p o r t —d e s i g n e d b y a n d f o r t h e c o m m u n i t i e s
m o s t i m p a c t e d .
C o u n t y w i d e m o r t a l i t y d a t a a l s o h e l p s i d e n t i f y w h e r e a n d f o r
w h o m i n t e r v e n t i o n s s h o u l d b e d e p l o y e d . T h e r a c i a l i z e d
g e o g r a p h y o f p r e v e n t a b l e d e a t h u n d e r s c o r e s t h e n e e d f o r p l a c e -
b a s e d h e a l t h e q u i t y s t r a t e g i e s t h a t p r i o r i t i z e E a s t a n d W e s t
C o u n t y n e i g h b o r h o o d s , w h e r e h e a l t h d i s p a r i t i e s a r e m o s t
c o n c e n t r a t e d . F i n a l l y , t h i s d a t a p r o v i d e s a f o u n d a t i o n f o r
a c c o u n t a b i l i t y . A s t h e H u b i s i m p l e m e n t e d , t h e s e b a s e l i n e
m e t r i c s w i l l a l l o w t h e c o u n t y a n d c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r s t o t r a c k
p r o g r e s s o v e r t i m e —m e a s u r i n g w h e t h e r i n v e s t m e n t s a r e t r u l y
r e d u c i n g r a c i a l d i s p a r i t i e s i n m o r t a l i t y , a c c e s s , a n d q u a l i t y o f c a r e .
I n s h o r t , c o u n t y w i d e d a t a i s n 't j u s t b a c k g r o u n d —i t ’s a d i a g n o s t i c
t o o l , a p o l i c y j u s t i f i c a t i o n , a n d a p u b l i c m a n d a t e f o r i m m e d i a t e ,
e q u i t y -c e n t e r e d a c t i o n .
A p p e n d i x I : C o u n t y w i d e R a c i a l
D i s p a r i t i e s i n C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y
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F i g u r e 1 : L e a d i n g C a u s e s o f D e a t h b y
R a c e /E t h n i c i t y a n d A g e i n C o n t r a C o s t a , 2 0 2 3
1 6 2
F i g u r e 2 : L e a d i n g C a u s e s o f D e a t h f o r A f r i c a n
A m e r i c a n s A c r o s s t h e L i f e C o u r s e i n C o n t r a
C o s t a C O U N T Y , 2 0 2 3
Th e chart above ill ustrate s th e stark rac ia l dis parities in mo rtali t y rates across
Contra Costa County i n 2024. Despite compr ising just 9.3% of the cou nty’s
po pulation, Black residents accounted for a di sp roportiona tely high number of
deaths, with a dea t h rate of 535.7 per 100,000—the highest among a ll racial a nd
eth nic gro up s in the cou nty. In contra st, Wh ite r e sidents experienced a death rate
of 22 3.4 pe r 1 00 ,00 0, a nd As ia n r es idents h ad a rate of 20 9.4 per 10 0,000. This
dis cr epan cy cannot be explained by popu lation s ize alo ne. These ra tes reflect
deep e r str uctura l i ssues—syste mic racism in he althca re, underi nvestment in
preventative care, disprop orti onate exposu re to ch ronic stress a nd environmental
h arm, and the lon g-ter m i m p acts of incarceration, poverty, a nd displace me nt. The
data confirms what community members have been voici ng: Black residents in
Contra Costa are dying ea rlier a nd more freq uen t ly d ue to preventa b le con diti ons,
a nd they are do ing so i n a system that routine ly fai ls to respo nd to their ne e ds
with car e, acce ss, or e quity.
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F i g u r e 3 : C o m m u n i t y R a n k i n g o f A g e -A d j u s t e d
D e a t h R a t e i n C o n t r a C o s t a , 2 0 1 9 -2 0 2 3
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F i g u r e 4 : T r e n d i n A g e -A d j u s t e d D e a t h R a t e o f A l l
C a u s e s i n C o n t r a C o s t a , 2 0 0 0 -2 0 2 3
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F i g u r e 5 : R a c e D i s p a r i t y i n D e a t h s , 2 0 2 1 -2 0 2 3
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T h r o u g h l i s t e n i n g s e s s i o n s a n d i n t e r v i e w s w i t h o v e r a d o z e n B l a c k -l e d
o r g a n i z a t i o n s , m a t e r n a l h e a l t h a d v o c a t e s , m e n t a l h e a l t h p r o f e s s i o n a l s ,
a n d c o m m u n i t y h e a l t h w o r k e r s , w e g a t h e r e d e x t e n s i v e i n p u t o n w h a t
s e r v i c e p r o v i s i o n s h o u l d l o o k l i k e f o r t h e H u b . A c r o s s t h e b o a r d ,
s t a k e h o l d e r s e m p h a s i z e d t h e n e e d f o r w r a p a r o u n d c a r e , c u l t u r a l l y
c o m p e t e n t p r o v i d e r s , p e e r s u p p o r t n e t w o r k s , m o b i l e a c c e s s p o i n t s , a n d
h e a l i n g -c e n t e r e d s p a c e s .
W h a t f o l l o w s i s a s e l e c t i o n o f q u o t e s r e f l e c t i n g s t a k e h o l d e r w i s d o m a n d
l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e , b a s e d o n t h e n e e d s o f t h e t a r g e t p o p u l a t i o n s a s p r e -
d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e .
T o m a i n t a i n c o n f i d e n t i a l i t y a n d e n c o u r a g e h o n e s t f e e d b a c k , n o d i r e c t
q u o t e s h a v e b e e n a t t r i b u t e d t o s p e c i f i c i n d i v i d u a l s .
S t a k e h o l d e r s i n t e r v i e w e d i n c l u d e :
R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s f r o m A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n w e l l n e s s o r g a n i z a t i o n s
M a t e r n a l h e a l t h a n d b i r t h i n g c e n t e r a d v o c a t e s
C o m m u n i t y -b a s e d h e a l t h s e r v i c e p r o v i d e r s
B e h a v i o r a l h e a l t h p r o f e s s i o n a l s
E c o n o m i c d e v e l o p m e n t s p e c i a l i s t s
W o r k f o r c e d e v e l o p m e n t l e a d e r s
H o u s i n g a n d h o m e l e s s n e s s p r e v e n t i o n a d v o c a t e s
F a i t h -b a s e d c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r s
S e n i o r s e r v i c e s a n d a g i n g s p e c i a l i s t s
Y o u t h m e n t o r s h i p a n d e d u c a t i o n p r o g r a m c o o r d i n a t o r s
L o c a l g o v e r n m e n t a n d p o l i c y a d v i s o r s
A p p e n d i x J : C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e
P r o v i d e r s a n d E x p e r t s o n W h a t ’s
N e e d e d f o r t h e H u b
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Q uotes f r o m Leade rs w h o Ser ve Pare nts a nd Fam ili es o f K–12 Youth :
“I n e e d t o k n o w h o w t o n a v i g a t e t h i n g s t h a t y o u m a y n o t k n o w h o w ...
a n d t h e b i g g e r t h i n g f o r m e i s h e l p i n g y o u r c h i l d r e n n a v i g a t e .”
“O u r k i d s h a v e n e e d s t h a t o t h e r k i d s m a y n o t h a v e ... w h e n t h e s c h o o l
h a s i m p a c t t h a t i s n e g a t i v e t o w a r d s t h e m , w e r a l l y a r o u n d a n d
s u p p o r t t h e m .”
“Y o u a r e a n a d v o c a t e a n d t h e m o s t i m p o r t a n t p e r s o n t o s u p p o r t y o u r
c h i l d .”
“Y o u c a n ’t r e l y o n t h e s c h o o l t o g i v e y o u w h a t y o u n e e d , b u t y o u c a n
b u i l d a c o m m u n i t y a n d s u p p o r t e a c h o t h e r .”
“H o w a r e w e a f f i r m i n g o u r c h i l d r e n ? B e c a u s e t h e y ’r e n o t n e c e s s a r i l y
g o i n g t o h a v e a b u n c h o f t e a c h e r s t h a t l o o k l i k e t h e m .”
“I c h a n g e m y h a i r u p a l l t h e t i m e b e c a u s e I w a n t m y A f r i c a n
A m e r i c a n f e m a l e s t u d e n t s t o s e e —y o u c a n d o w h a t y o u w a n t .”
“M y d a u g h t e r , a t 3 0 y e a r s o l d , s a i d t o m e , ‘M o m , w h y d i d n 't y o u t e l l
m e I w a s b e a u t i f u l ?’... i t w a s l i k e a g u t p u n c h .”
“A r e w e t e l l i n g t h e m t h a t t h e y 'r e b e a u t i f u l , t h a t t h e y 'r e h a n d s o m e ,
t h a t y o u a r e b r i l l i a n t ?”
“I f I c o m e i n t h e r e h u n g r y , I c a n g e t a m e a l , b u t I c a n a l s o g e t s u p p o r t
t o f i g u r e o u t h o w t o g e t m e g r o c e r i e s i n m y h o u s e ... m a k e s u r e m y
k i d s a r e i n s c h o o l .”
“T h i s h u b n e e d s t o b e s y s t e m a t i c . I t n e e d s t o b e a f u l l w r a p a r o u n d
p l a c e .”
“W e w o u l d a l s o h a v e a S a t u r d a y s c h o o l w h e r e w e d o A f r i c a n
A m e r i c a n S t u d i e s o r t e a c h o u r B l a c k k i d s t o g e t t h e m u p t o s p e e d .”
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Q u o t e s f r o m L e a d e r s w h o S e r v e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n M a l e s :
“B l a c k m e n u t i l i z e c o u n t y s e r v i c e s t h e l e a s t o u t o f a l l c a t e g o r i e s ...
O n e c o u l d y o u b e l o o k i n g d o w n o n t h e m ? Y o u a i n 't e v e n g o t n o
t r a n s p o r t a t i o n a c c e s s . Y ’a l l b e i n h o t t e r r i t o r y .”
“E s p e c i a l l y j u s t a s a h e t e r o s e x u a l B l a c k m a n , I f e e l l i k e I r a r e l y s e e
m y s e l f a t a n y t a b l e s ... O u r w o m e n a r e w i n n i n g b e c a u s e t h e y 'r e
s t e p p i n g u p , a n d w e 'r e n o t e v e n p r e s e n t .”
“W e e r a d i c a t e h e a l t h c a r e d i s p a r i t i e s b y p r o v i d i n g i m m e d i a t e ,
s w i f t , a n d p r o m p t a c c e s s t o h i g h -q u a l i t y , c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t ,
i n t e g r a t e d h e a l t h c a r e .”
“I r e a l l y d o t h i n k t h a t h y b r i d m o d e l i s t h e f u t u r e —h a v e a h o m e
b a s e b u t a l s o p r o v i d e s e r v i c e s a t d i f f e r e n t l o c a t i o n s i n w a y s t h a t
m e e t p e o p l e w h e r e t h e y a r e .”
“I u s e d t o b e a n e x 'c o o l k i d '—I w a n t t o b r i n g t h e w h o l e g a n g b a c k
t o g e t h e r ... s h o w k i d s s o m e o n e w i t h a b u s i n e s s w h o s t a y e d a n d
m a d e i t w o r k .”
“W e g o t t a i n d u c e t h a t h e a l i n g e n v i r o n m e n t —l i v e m u s i c , c o l o r , t h e
a r t s —t o e x p r e s s a n d c o n n e c t . S e r v i c e s f e e l t o o W e s t e r n a n d s t e r i l e
o t h e r w i s e .”
“I a i n 't n o r a p p e r , b u t I d i d m o r e t h a n y o u r l o c a l r a p p e r e v e r w i l l —
k i d s n e e d t o s e e w h a t 's p o s s i b l e w h e n y o u b e l i e v e i n y o u r s e l f .”
“P e o p l e i n E a s t C o u n t y a r e u s e d t o d o i n g t h i n g s t r a d i t i o n a l l y ... b u t
i f w e k e e p d o i n g w h a t w e a l w a y s d o n e , w e ’l l k e e p g e t t i n g w h a t
w e a l w a y s g o t .”
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Q u o t e s f r o m L e a d e r s w h o S e r v e t h o s e w h o s e e k M e n t a l H e a l t h a n d
S u b s t a n c e U s e S u p p o r t :
“R a c i a l d i s c r i m i n a t i o n , p s y c h o p a t h i c r a c i a l p e r s o n a l i t y —i t ’s r e a l
t r a u m a t h a t g e t s e m b e d d e d i n o u r p s y c h o l o g y . W e n e e d h e a l i n g
s y s t e m s t h a t k n o w w h a t t h a t i s .”
“A u d i t , f i s c a l s p o n s o r s h i p , m e n t o r i n g p r o g r a m s , a n d t r a u m a -
i n f o r m e d h e a l i n g —t h e s e a r e n ’t s e p a r a t e . T h e y n e e d t o b e b r a i d e d
t o g e t h e r .”
“I w a s i n m y p r o g r a m P o s t T r a u m a t i c S l a v e s a n d D r u g A d d i c t s
A n o n y m o u s —t h a t ’s w h e r e I s t a r t e d l e a r n i n g h o w t o a d d r e s s
t r a u m a f r o m b o t h d i r e c t i o n s .”
“W h e n w e g o t c o n n e c t e d , y o u k n o w , i t w a s a b u n c h o f s i s t e r s i n
t h e r o o m , a n d w e h a d t o n a m e t h a t —w e d i d n ’t s e e b r o t h e r s
s h o w i n g u p t o m e n t a l h e a l t h s p a c e s . A n d t h a t ’s p a r t o f t h e g a p —
m e n d o n ’t f e e l s a f e i n h e a l i n g s p a c e s .”
“T h e o n l y B l a c k c o u n s e l o r —h e r e a l l y s a w m e . T h a t ’s w h a t m a d e
m e s t a y . R e p r e s e n t a t i o n i n m e n t a l h e a l t h i s n ’t o p t i o n a l . I t ’s
s u r v i v a l .”
“I t w a s g r i e f t h a t c r a c k e d s o m e t h i n g o p e n i n m e , b u t n o o n e
a r o u n d m e k n e w h o w t o r e s p o n d —e s p e c i a l l y n o t w i t h a n y t h i n g
t h a t l o o k e d l i k e t h e r a p y .”
“W e t a l k a b o u t m e n t a l h e a l t h , b u t w e d o n ’t t a l k a b o u t w e l l n e s s
a s j o y , a r t , b e a u t y , o r e v e n f o o d . O u r p e o p l e n e e d m o r e t h a n
c o p i n g —t h e y n e e d r e s t o r a t i o n .”
w I c a m e t o g e t c l e a n , b u t w h a t I r e a l l y n e e d e d w a s t o b e s e e n .
S o m e b o d y t o s a y , ‘Y o u 'r e w o r t h h e a l i n g ,’ n o t j u s t , ‘H e r e ’s a
p r o g r a m .’”
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Q u o t e s f r o m L e a d e r s w h o S e r v e U n h o u s e d p o p u l a t i o n s :
“A l l m y s t u d e n t s ... I g o t 4 0 0 f a m i l i e s w h o a r e h o m e l e s s . A l l B l a c k .
N o t h i n g b y c o i n c i d e n c e . T h a t ’s j u s t t h e d i s p r o p o r t i o n t h e y h a v e
h e r e .”
“T h e y l i v i n g i n t h e i r c a r s , a n d o n l y t h i n g t h e y g i v i n g i s a s n a c k
p a c k a n d s t u f f l i k e t h a t . T h a t ’s s o n o t o f f i c i a l .”
“I f I s e e o n e m o r e n a k e d a s s ... t h e y s h o u l d g i v e o u t b e a n i e c a p s ,
u n d e r w e a r a n d s t u f f l i k e t h a t . T h e y s h o u l d s t a r t c o a t d r i v e s w h e n
c o l d , b u t t h e u l t i m a t e l y t h e m e n t a l h e a l t h s t r u g g l e s a r e r e a l .”
“A l o t o f p e o p l e I w o r k w i t h g o t l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e ... u s e d t o b e o l d
d r u g u s e r s l i v i n g i n t e n t s . E v e n t h o u g h t h e y 'r e s u p p o s e d t o b e
c l e a n , t h e y s t i l l c o m e w i t h t h e m d r u g a t t i t u d e s . T h e y a l s o n e e d
s u p p o r t w h i l e g i v i n g s u p p o r t .”
“T h e y d o n ’t w a n t n o m o r e a f f o r d a b l e h o u s i n g o u t h e r e . C o n c o r d
d e f i n i t e l y d o n ’t .”
“W e t r i e d t o g e t t h i s b r o t h e r i n t o s h e l t e r a n d t h e y t o l d h i m h e
n e e d e d a c o u n t y r e f e r r a l , w h i c h h e d i d n 't h a v e . S o h e s t a y e d i n a
t e n t a n o t h e r w e e k .”
“P e o p l e t a l k a b o u t h o u s i n g f i r s t , b u t t h e r e ’s n o p a t h w a y t o h e a l i n g
i f t h e h o u s e i s f u l l o f t r a u m a t o o .”
Q u o t e s f r o m L e a d e r s w h o S e r v e t h e M a t u r e
p o p u l a t i o n (a k a E l d e r s , 5 5 +, a g i n g c o m m u n i t y ):
“T h e l a r g e s t g r o w i n g s e g m e n t o f t h e
p o p u l a t i o n i s 8 5 a n d o l d e r . W e k n o w w e h a v e
t o t h i n k a n d p l a n f o r t h a t .”
“A l o t o f c a r e g i v e r b u r n o u t , t h o s e w h o a r e
s u p p o r t i n g o u r e l d e r l y f o l k s —t h e y w a n t s o m e
r e s p i t e c a r e .”
“W e p a r t n e r e d w i t h c h u r c h e s t o d e l i v e r
m o b i l e v a c c i n e c l i n i c s . W e b r o u g h t f o o d , h a d
d o c t o r s m e e t f o l k s a f t e r c h u r c h , a n d b u i l t
t r u s t .”
“T h e r e ’s a w h o l e s p e c t r u m o f a g i n g . S o m e
e l d e r s a r e s t i l l p l a y i n g t a b l e t e n n i s , s o m e a r e
h o m e b o u n d a n d i s o l a t e d . W e c a n ’t d e s i g n
o n e -s i z e -f i t s -a l l s e r v i c e s .”
“S o m e e l d e r s a r e e m b a r r a s s e d t o g o o u t w i t h
a w a l k e r . T h e y s e l f -i s o l a t e . T h a t ’s w h y
c o m m u n i t y -b a s e d , a f f i r m i n g c a r e i s s o
c r i t i c a l .”
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1 7 2
Q u o t e s f r o m L e a d e r s w h o S e r v e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n W o m e n D u r i n g
C h i l d -B e a r i n g Y e a r s :
“A l l B l a c k b i r t h i n g p e o p l e a r e v u l n e r a b l e . S o t h a t ’s w h a t w e d o o n a
r e g u l a r b a s i s …w e d o n ’t h a v e a n i n c o m e r e q u i r e m e n t . F r o m M e d i -C a l
e l i g i b l e t o d o c t o r s a n d l a w y e r s a n d p o l i c e o f f i c e r s —e v e r y o n e n e e d s
t h i s s u p p o r t .”
“O u r b r e a s t f e e d i n g r a t e s f o r o u r B l a c k p o p u l a t i o n a r e w a y t o o l o w .
A n d w h e n w e t a l k t o o u r f a m i l i e s , t h e y s a y , ‘I t ’s a n o l d w h i t e l a c t a t i o n
c o n s u l t a n t c o m i n g i n t o t h e r o o m ...t h e r e ’s n o t h i n g t h a t t h e y h a v e i n
c o m m o n .’”
“O u r m o m s w o r k o n e , t w o , t h r e e j o b s … j u g g l i n g t h e f a m i l y , j u g g l i n g
s c h o o l . T h e y w a n t t o b e a b l e t o s h o p o n l i n e a n d j u s t d o a q u i c k
p i c k u p o r g e t g r o c e r y d e l i v e r y . T h a t ’s b a s i c p o s t p a r t u m c a r e .”
“Y o u c o u l d h a v e y o u r d o u l a s u p p o r t , y o u r l a c t a t i o n c o n s u l t a n t , y o u r
p e d i a t r i c i a n , y o u r W I C a p p o i n t m e n t s —b u t i f y o u t r a c k t h e m o m a n d
h o w m a n y p l a c e s s h e h a s t o g o t o r e c e i v e a l l t h e s e s e r v i c e s , i t ’s
e x h a u s t i n g .”
“W I C g i v e s b u l k i t e m s l i k e a b l o c k o f c h e e s e o r d r i e d b e a n s —t h e s e
y o u n g e r m o m s w e r e n ’t r a i s e d t o c o o k l i k e B i g M a m a d i d . T h e y d o n ’t
k n o w h o w t o m a k e t h a t i n t o a m e a l .”
“W e d o s u p p o r t g r o u p s , b u t f u n d i n g g e t s r e m o v e d , h o w e v e r s o m e
p r o v i d e r s w i l l s a y ‘I g o t y o u s t i l l .’ T h a t k i n d o f s u p p o r t d o e s n ’t g o
a w a y .”
“T h e r e ’s n o c o o r d i n a t i o n f o r c a r e . O n c e t h e m o m s h a v e t h e i r b a b i e s ,
t h e r e ’s n o t e n o u g h l a c t a t i o n s u p p o r t o r e d u c a t i o n . N o o n e i s
f o l l o w i n g u p t o m a k e s u r e t h a t l a t c h i s r i g h t , t h a t t h e m o m i s n ’t i n
p a i n , t h a t s h e d o e s n ’t g i v e u p .”
“P e o p l e t h i n k r a c i s m i s j u s t c a l l i n g s o m e o n e t h e N -w o r d . R a c i s m i s
b e i n g t r e a t e d d i f f e r e n t l y i n h e a l t h c a r e , n o t g e t t i n g e q u a l p a y , b e i n g
t o l d t o u s e f o r m u l a w h e n y o u w a n t t o b r e a s t f e e d . T h a t ’s w h y w e
h a v e t o d o t h i s w o r k .”
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Q u o t e s f r o m L e a d e r s w h o S e r v e J u s t i c e -I m p a c t e d I n d i v i d u a l s :
“M o s t o f o u r p a r t i c i p a n t s c o m e w i t h p r e o c c u p i e d m i n d s … i f i t w a s a
n e g a t i v e e x p e r i e n c e , t h e y ’l l c o m e w i t h i t a n d t r y t o c h a l l e n g e t h e
p e r s o n w h o i s t r y i n g t o h e l p t h e m .”
“I f y o u d o n ’t k n o w h o w t o d e a l w i t h a p e r s o n , t h a t f r u s t r a t i o n i s n o t
n e c e s s a r i l y b e i n g d i f f i c u l t —i t ’s t h e i r a n x i e t y , j u s t f e e l i n g p r e s s u r e d
b e i n g t h r o w n b a c k o u t h e r e i n t o s o c i e t y .”
“W h a t ’s n o t w o r k i n g i s t h e i n v e s t m e n t i n t o c r i s i s t e a m s t h a t a r e n ’t
t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d . P e o p l e w h o l o o k q u a l i f i e d b u t a r e n ’t .”
“S u p p o r t g r o u p s h e l p —a n y w h e r e a b u n c h o f m e n g o i n g t h r o u g h
s i m i l a r t h i n g s c a n s i t d o w n , v o i c e t h e i r c o n c e r n s , a n d r e a l i z e t h e y ’r e
n o t a l o n e .”
“E x c i t e m e n t i s i n f e c t i o u s … i f t h e y w a l k i n t o a r o o m w h e r e o t h e r s
a r e e v o l v i n g a n d g r o w i n g , t h a t c a n l i f t u p e v e n t h e h a r d e s t h e a r t s .”
“T h e r e n e e d s t o b e a s c r e e n i n g p r o c e s s . W e n e e d r e a d y
p a r t i c i p a n t s i n t h e r o o m w i t h c h a n g e a g e n t s —i t o n l y w o r k s i f
p e o p l e a r e m e n t a l l y r e a d y t o m o v e f o r w a r d .”
“I ’v e h e a r d a l o t o f f r u s t r a t i o n w i t h p a r o l e a n d p r o b a t i o n o f f i c e r s …
P a r t i c i p a n t s c o m e i n e x c i t e d , b u t a b a c k g r o u n d c h e c k s t o p s
e v e r y t h i n g . T h e n c o m e s d e p r e s s i o n , a n d m a y b e a r e t u r n t o o l d
w a y s .”
“W e d o n ’t n e e d m o r e g a t e k e e p e r s . W e n e e d s p a c e s w h e r e o u r
p e o p l e f e e l l i f t e d u p , w h e r e t h e i r b a c k g r o u n d d o e s n ’t d i s q u a l i f y
t h e m f r o m g e t t i n g r e a l c a r e .”
“R e c o r d s h i n d e r a c c e s s t o s t a b l e h o u s i n g a n d e m p l o y m e n t . T h e r e
a r e c h a l l e n g e s t h a t i n c r e a s e t h e r i s k o f c o m m i t t i n g n e w c r i m e s .”
“O n c e s o m e b o d y g e t o u t o f p r i s o n , t h e y n o t t h i n k i n g a b o u t h e a l t h .
T h e y t h i n k i n g a b o u t r e -e s t a b l i s h i n g t h e i r f a m i l y , r e -e s t a b l i s h i n g
b a c k o n t h e b l o c k ... t h e y j u s t w a n t t o b e f r e e .”
“A l o t o f r e e n t r y p r o g r a m s w e r e n ’t l o o k i n g
a t h u m a n i t y . Y o u c o m e i n t o a c l i n i c , p e o p l e
l o o k a t y o u a n d s a y , ‘W h e r e y o u b e e n ?’ A n d
y o u g o t t a s a y , ‘I w a s l o c k e d u p .’ T h a t d o n ’t
f e e l g o o d .”
“W e h a d t o f i n d p r o v i d e r s w h o c o u l d
u n d e r s t a n d w h a t i t f e e l s l i k e t o c o m e h o m e
a f t e r 2 0 y e a r s a n d t a l k t o s o m e o n e a b o u t
y o u r h e a l t h c a r e w i t h o u t b e i n g j u d g e d .”
“W e d o n ’t g e t t h e i r c h a r g e i n f o r m a t i o n . I
d o n ’t e v e n w a n t t o k n o w i t . B e c a u s e w h a t
m a t t e r s i s n o t w h a t t h e y d i d , b u t w h a t
t h e y ’r e d o i n g n o w —h o w w e k e e p t h e m s a f e
a n d f r e e .”
“M a n y o f o u r f a t h e r s i n t h e s u p p o r t g r o u p
n e v e r h a d t h e i r d a d d y a t h o m e . N o w t h e y
c r a v e b e i n g w i t h t h e i r c h i l d r e n a n d m a k i n g
s u r e t h e i r k i d s d o n ’t f a l l i n t o t h e s a m e t r a p .”
“P e o p l e i n p r i s o n s a i d , ‘W e n e v e r f e l t l i k e w e
w e r e p a r t o f s o c i e t y i n t h e f i r s t p l a c e .’ W e
k e e p t a l k i n g a b o u t r e -i n t e g r a t i o n , b u t s o m e
f o l k s w e r e n e v e r i n t e g r a t e d .”
“W e n e e d t o s t o p a s k i n g i f r e h a b i l i t a t i o n i s
w o r t h i t a n d s t a r t a s k i n g w h a t k i n d o f
r e h a b i l i t a t i o n a c t u a l l y h e a l s p e o p l e . I f i t ’s
n o t t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d , i t w o n ’t w o r k .”
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G e n e r a l Q u o t e s f o r C o n s i d e r a t i o n D u r i n g I m p l e m e n t a t i o n :
I n t e g r a t i n g S o c i a l a n d E c o n o m i c I n t e r v e n t i o n s i n t o H e a l t h c a r e
“H e a l t h a n d w e l l n e s s , t o m e , i s a b o u t w h a t ’s h a p p e n i n g i n y o u r
c o m m u n i t y b e f o r e y o u e v e n s t e p i n t o a c l i n i c .”
“T h e b i g g e s t d r i v e r o f h e a l t h d i s p a r i t i e s i n t h i s c o u n t r y i s p o v e r t y ,
a n d p o v e r t y i s a c l o s e , i n t i m a t e c o u s i n o f r a c i s m .”
W o r k f o r c e P i p e l i n e S t r a t e g y f o r B l a c k P r o v i d e r s
“D i v e r s i f y i n g h e a l t h c a r e i s c r u c i a l —i f w e d o n ’t c r e a t e a p i p e l i n e f o r
B l a c k d o c t o r s a n d t h e r a p i s t s , t h e s e i n t e r v e n t i o n s w o n ’t b e
s u s t a i n a b l e .”
“W e n e e d m o r e t h e r a p i s t s t h a t l o o k l i k e u s . I t m a k e s a d i f f e r e n c e
t o b e s e e n b y s o m e o n e w h o u n d e r s t a n d s B l a c k c u l t u r e .”
“W e r a r e l y s e e B l a c k m e n i n t h e s e s p a c e s . W e n e e d t o m a k e s u r e
o u r m e n f e e l s e e n t o o .”
B e s t P r a c t i c e s f o r I m p l e m e n t a t i o n – F u n d i n g S u s t a i n a b i l i t y
“W e n e e d d e d i c a t e d f u n d i n g f o r B l a c k h e a l t h i n i t i a t i v e s t h a t
a r e n ’t r e l i a n t o n t h e s a m e t e m p o r a r y g r a n t s .”
“W e n e e d a s y s t e m t h a t a c t u a l l y w o r k s . W h e r e w h e n p e o p l e a p p l y
f o r s e r v i c e s , t h e r e ’s a d a t e , a n d t h e m o n e y i s g i v e n t o t h e m w h e n
i t ’s s u p p o s e d t o b e . I ’v e s e e n g r a n t s g o o u t l a t e , a n d p e o p l e
c o u l d n ’t e v e n r u n t h e i r p r o g r a m s .”
B e s t P r a c t i c e s – B u i l d i n g C o m m u n i t y T r u s t
“T h e g o v e r n m e n t i s g i v i n g u s $7 .5 m i l l i o n t o e s t a b l i s h t h i s h u b ,
b u t t h e b i g g e s t c h a l l e n g e i s : W i l l p e o p l e t r u s t i t ?”
“I t ’s r e a l l y c r a z y b e i n g i n t h i s r o l e , b e c a u s e t h e c o u n t y d o e s n ’t l i k e
t h a t I d o n ’t w e a r a s u i t a n d t i e . B u t I h a v e t o b e r e l a t a b l e —a i n ’t
n o b o d y g o t t i m e f o r a s t u f f y p r e s e n t a t i o n .”
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B e s t P r a c t i c e s – P r e v e n t a t i v e C a r e O v e r R e a c t i v e M o d e l s
“T h e r e a l i t y i s , m o s t o f u s o n l y g e t t o u c h e d b y t h e s y s t e m w h e n
w e ’r e i n t r a u m a o r t r o u b l e .”
“W e n e e d p r e v e n t a t i v e c a r e , n o t j u s t t h e E R w h e n i t ’s t o o l a t e .”
“T r a g e d i e s h a v e t o h a p p e n i n o r d e r f o r t h i s c o u n t y t o e v e n w a n t
t o d o a n y t h i n g f o r B l a c k f o l k s a n y w a y .”
B e s t P r a c t i c e s – A l t e r n a t i v e S e r v i c e L o c a t i o n s
“L i b r a r i e s a r e o f t e n f o r g o t t e n , b u t t h e y h a v e s p a c e w h e r e w e
c o u l d p a r k b u s e s o r u s e m e e t i n g r o o m s f o r s e r v i c e s .”
H i s t o r y o f B a r r i e r s – M i s t r u s t i n G o v e r n m e n t -L e d H e a l t h c a r e
“T h e y a s s u m e t h e w o r s t a b o u t u s b e f o r e t h e y e v e n o p e n o u r
c h a r t s . T h i s i s w h y w e n e e d o u r o w n h e a l t h c a r e i n f r a s t r u c t u r e .”
H i s t o r y o f B a r r i e r s – B l a c k -O w n e d B u s i n e s s e s a n d F i n a n c i a l B a r r i e r s
“W e d o n ’t j u s t n e e d s e r v i c e s , w e n e e d f u n d i n g t r a n s p a r e n c y .
W h e r e i s t h e t a x m o n e y g o i n g ? H o w i s i t c o m i n g b a c k t o B l a c k
c o m m u n i t i e s ?”
“C o m e 2 0 3 0 , o u r p a r e n t s a n d g r a n d p a r e n t s a r e g o i n g t o r e t i r e ,
a n d t h e y ’r e t a k i n g t h e i r m o n e y w i t h t h e m . T h e y ’r e t h e l a s t
g e n e r a t i o n t h a t h a d s a v i n g s . I f w e d o n ’t b u i l d s u s t a i n a b l e
f i n a n c i a l e c o s y s t e m s n o w , w e a r e i n t r o u b l e .”
H i s t o r y o f B a r r i e r s – T r a u m a -I n f o r m e d T h e r a p y , P e e r S u p p o r t , a n d
B l a c k T h e r a p i s t s
“B l a c k f o l k s d o n ’t t r u s t t h e s e c o u n t y s e r v i c e s b e c a u s e w e k n o w
h o w w e g e t t r e a t e d . W e n e e d p r o v i d e r s w e k n o w , w h o
u n d e r s t a n d o u r s t r u g g l e s .”
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I n F e b r u a r y a n d M a r c h 2 0 2 5 , C e r e s P o l i c y R e s e a r c h e n g a g e d B l a c k
s t u d e n t s , p a r e n t s , a n d c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s a c r o s s A n t i o c h U n i f i e d
S c h o o l D i s t r i c t (A U S D ) t h r o u g h a m i x e d -m e t h o d s a p p r o a c h t h a t
i n c l u d e d s u r v e y s a n d i n -d e p t h f o c u s g r o u p s . T h e s e s e s s i o n s c o i n c i d e d
w i t h A U S D ’s B l a c k H i s t o r y M o n t h c e l e b r a t i o n a n d i n c l u d e d a d y n a m i c
s t u d e n t -l e d d i a l o g u e w i t h t h e A n t i o c h H i g h S c h o o l B l a c k S t u d e n t U n i o n
(B S U ). T h e g o a l w a s t o a s s e s s w e l l n e s s n e e d s , a m p l i f y s t u d e n t v o i c e , a n d
g a t h e r y o u t h -d r i v e n r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s f o r t h e p r o p o s e d A n t i o c h
W e l l n e s s H u b .
B a r r i e r s t o A c c e s s i n g S u p p o r t
S u r v e y r e s u l t s (n =3 8 ) r e v e a l e d d e e p d i s p a r i t i e s i n h o w B l a c k f a m i l i e s
a c c e s s a n d e x p e r i e n c e c a r e :
L a c k o f a w a r e n e s s r e m a i n s a m a j o r b a r r i e r (5 3 .8 % o f s t u d e n t s , 6 8 .8 %
o f p a r e n t s )
C o s t w a s a g r e a t e r b a r r i e r f o r s t u d e n t s (7 6 .9 %) t h a n p a r e n t s (1 8 .8 %)
D i f f i c u l t y f i n d i n g B l a c k p r o v i d e r s a f f e c t e d 4 3 .8 % o f p a r e n t s
“H a r d t o f i n d i n f o r m a t i o n .”
“I d o n ’t k n o w w h a t ’s a v a i l a b l e .”
S t u d e n t s r e i n f o r c e d t h e s e c o n c e r n s i n t h e B S U f o c u s g r o u p , c i t i n g a
d i s c o n n e c t i o n f r o m a v a i l a b l e r e s o u r c e s :
“I d o n ’t t a l k t o c o u n s e l o r s . T h e y d o n ’t e v e n k n o w m y n a m e , a n d I ’v e
b e e n h e r e f o u r y e a r s .”
“N o t t r y i n g t o b e l o n g w i n d e d , b u t ... t h e l a c k o f a w a r e n e s s o f h o w m u c h
l i k e s t u d e n t s h a v e t o c a r r y . I t ’s k i n d o f l i k e a d i s c o n n e c t b e t w e e n
t e a c h e r s a n d t h e i r s t u d e n t s , a n d e v e n p a r e n t s ... l i k e , I g o t t a w o r k a l l
d a y , b u t i t 's l i k e , w e l l , I 'm w o r k i n g t o o . W h a t d o y o u t h i n k I 'm d o i n g ?”
A p p e n d i x K : I n s i g h t s f r o m B l a c k S t u d e n t s a n d
P a r e n t s i n A n t i o c h U n i f i e d S c h o o l D i s t r i c t
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P r e f e r r e d L o c a t i o n s f o r S e r v i c e s
W h e n a s k e d w h e r e t h e y ’d p r e f e r t o a c c e s s s e r v i c e s :
1 0 0 % o f s t u d e n t s s a i d s c h o o l -b a s e d s e r v i c e s w e r e i d e a l
6 4 .3 % o f s t u d e n t s p r e f e r r e d c o m m u n i t y c e n t e r s
4 2 .9 % s u p p o r t e d o n l i n e o p t i o n s
3 5 .7 % w e r e o p e n t o m o b i l e u n i t s
S t u d e n t s a d d e d t h a t l o c a t i o n m a t t e r s n o t j u s t f o r c o n v e n i e n c e , b u t f o r
s a f e t y a n d d i g n i t y :
“D o w n t o w n i s c o o l . N o t h i n g r e a l l y h a p p e n s d o w n t h e r e .”
“M o b i l e v a n s a r e o k a y , b u t w e w a n t s o m e t h i n g c o n s i s t e n t .”
T y p e s o f S u p p o r t N e e d e d
S t u d e n t s a n d f a m i l i e s e m p h a s i z e d w r a p a r o u n d s u p p o r t s :
S t u d e n t s p r i o r i t i z e d m e n t a l h e a l t h c o u n s e l i n g (7 8 .6 %), c a r e e r /c o l l e g e
s u p p o r t (7 1 .4 %), a n d c r e a t i v e e x p r e s s i o n (5 7 .1 %)
P a r e n t s r a n k e d m e n t a l h e a l t h (7 5 %) a n d c a r e e r g u i d a n c e (8 1 .3 %) a s
t o p n e e d s
“M e n t a l h e a l t h d a y s s h o u l d b e a r e a l t h i n g —n o t j u s t p r e t e n d l i k e
s c h o o l i s m o r e i m p o r t a n t t h a n h o w w e f e e l .”
“W e n e e d s o m e t h i n g i n t h e c o m m u n i t y . A s a f e s p o t w h e r e w e c a n g o
a n d n o t f e e l l i k e p e o p l e w a t c h i n g u s o r j u d g i n g u s .”
“W h e n w e t a l k a b o u t w e l l n e s s , w e ’r e t a l k i n g a b o u t n o t j u s t s c h o o l s t u f f .
L i k e f o o d , j o b s , s t r e s s a t h o m e —e v e r y t h i n g .”
“I w o u l d g o t o s o m e t h i n g l i k e t h i s [H u b ] i f i t w a s r e a l . L i k e , i f i t a c t u a l l y
h a d p e o p l e w e t r u s t .”
“S o m e t i m e s I j u s t s t a y q u i e t . B e c a u s e w h e n y o u d o s p e a k u p , t e a c h e r s
s a y y o u ’r e b e i n g d i s r e s p e c t f u l o r d r a m a t i c .”
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W e l l n e s s a n d C o p i n g
S t u d e n t s s h a r e d s t r a t e g i e s t h e y c u r r e n t l y u s e t o m a n a g e s t r e s s :
“M y P S 5 , t h a t ’s m y r e l i e f s y s t e m . I g o h o m e a n d I d e c o m p r e s s . B u t
s o m e t i m e s t h a t ’s n o t e n o u g h .”
“S e n i o r y e a r i s l i k e , r e a l l y s t r e s s i n g . I h e l p m y m o m w i t h r e n t , s o n o w I
g o t t a w o r k t o o . I t 's h a r d t o b a l a n c e e v e r y t h i n g .”
“I d o n ’t r e a l l y v a l u e o n e s p a c e o v e r t h e o t h e r … b u t a b i g p a r t o f m y w i l l
t o l i v e i s m y s o c i a l s t u f f .”
I m p a c t o f C O V I D -1 9
T h e C O V I D -1 9 p a n d e m i c c o n t i n u e s t o s h a p e s t u d e n t s ’ e m o t i o n a l a n d
e d u c a t i o n a l r e a l i t i e s :
“T h e p a n d e m i c i m p a c t e d m e a l o t , b u t I l i k e g e t t i n g b a c k i n t o i n -
p e r s o n c l a s s , l i k e s e e i n g e v e r y o n e ’s f a c e e v e r y d a y a n d n o t w e a r i n g
p a j a m a s a l l t h e t i m e .”
“A f t e r C O V I D , i t ’s h a r d t o c o n n e c t . W e a l l k i n d o f c h a n g e d .”
W h a t ’s M i s s i n g i n S c h o o l s
S t u d e n t s p o i n t e d o u t c r i t i c a l g a p s :
“M o r e a c c e s s t o r e s o u r c e s i s n e e d e d , b e c a u s e y o u h a v e a h e a l t h v a n —
t h e h e a l t h v a n i s o n l y h e r e l i k e t w o d a y s a w e e k . Y o u g o t t a m a k e a n
a p p o i n t m e n t . E v e r y b o d y a n d t h e i r m a m a g o i n g t h e r e f o r c o n d o m s .”
“A t t h e h e a l t h v a n , y o u c a n ’t e v e n g e t a c h e c k u p . A l o t o f a t h l e t e s g o
t h e r e f o r c h e c k u p s , b u t h a l f t h e t i m e t h e y c a n ’t g e t i n .”
“W e d o n ’t h a v e a n u r s e ’s o f f i c e … s o m a n y t i m e s I h a d t o g o h o m e .”
“P i t t s b u r g g o t w a y m o r e t h a n u s . I t ’s l i k e t h e y a c t u a l l y c a r e o v e r t h e r e .”
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S a f e t y a n d C o m m u n i t y S p a c e
Y o u t h w e r e v o c a l a b o u t n e e d i n g s p a c e s t h a t a r e y o u t h -d e s i g n e d ,
c o m m u n i t y -r o o t e d , a n d f r e e o f s u r v e i l l a n c e :
“W e n e e d a c t i v i t i e s t o d o o u t s i d e , b u t i n s a f e r e n v i r o n m e n t s .”
“I w a n t A n t i o c h t o b e m o r e p e a c e f u l . I t i s j u s t v i o l e n c e a l l t h e
t i m e .”
“S o m e a c t i v i t i e s o r p l a c e s t o g o t o , l i k e s a f e p l a c e s —t h a t ’s
w h a t w e n e e d .”
W h a t t h e H u b M u s t D o
T h e p r o p o s e d A n t i o c h W e l l n e s s H u b w a s r e c e i v e d w i t h b o t h
e x c i t e m e n t a n d c a u t i o n . S t u d e n t s e x p r e s s e d c l e a r c r i t e r i a f o r i t s
s u c c e s s :
T r u s t i n p r o v i d e r s
C o n s i s t e n c y i n h o u r s a n d p r e s e n c e
R e p r e s e n t a t i o n i n s t a f f
S o c i a l m e d i a p r o m o t i o n t o b u i l d v i s i b i l i t y a n d e x p a n d
c o m m u n i t y r e a c h
A c c e s s t o e m p l o y m e n t a n d j o b t r a i n i n g
“W h y d o w e o n l y g e t t h e s e p r o g r a m s s e n i o r y e a r ? W h a t a b o u t 9 t h
a n d 1 0 t h g r a d e w h e n p e o p l e r e a l l y s t a r t s l i p p i n g ?”
“P e o p l e n e e d a g o o d s o c i a l m e d i a t e a m . T h a t ’s h o w w e h e a r a b o u t
e v e r y t h i n g .”
“I t ’s c r a z y a t e a c h e r c a n a s k y o u f o r w o r k a n d w e b o t h s t r u g g l i n g .
W h y a r e y o u t r y i n g t o t e a c h m e m a t h w h e n y o u d o n ’t k n o w h o w t o
d o d i v i s i o n r i g h t ?”
T o k e e p B l a c k y o u t h a t t h e h e a r t o f t h e H u b ’s
d e v e l o p m e n t a n d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n , s e v e r a l
c o n c r e t e s t e p s h a v e b e e n p r o p o s e d . T h e s e
i n c l u d e l a u n c h i n g s t u d e n t a m b a s s a d o r r o l e s t o
s u p p o r t y o u t h -l e d r e c r u i t m e n t a n d l e a d e r s h i p ,
a n d i n v o l v i n g m e m b e r s o f t h e B l a c k S t u d e n t
U n i o n (B S U ) i n c o -d e s i g n i n g h u b s e r v i c e s a n d
p r o g r a m m i n g . C r e a t i n g p a i d p o s i t i o n s f o r y o u t h
o n t h e h u b ’s a d v i s o r y b o a r d w i l l h e l p e m b e d t h e i r
p e r s p e c t i v e s w h i l e r e c o g n i z i n g t h e i r t i m e a n d
c o n t r i b u t i o n s . B u i l d i n g f e e d b a c k l o o p s w i t h
A n t i o c h U n i f i e d S c h o o l D i s t r i c t (A U S D ) s t a f f i s a l s o
c r i t i c a l f o r a d d r e s s i n g t h e e q u i t y c o n c e r n s r a i s e d
d u r i n g s t u d e n t e n g a g e m e n t s e s s i o n s . F i n a l l y ,
s t u d e n t s e m p h a s i z e d t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f v i s i b i l i t y
a n d a c c e s s —c a l l i n g f o r a p r o m o t i o n a l s t r a t e g y
r o o t e d i n y o u t h c u l t u r e , u s i n g T i k T o k , I n s t a g r a m ,
a n d i n -p e r s o n e v e n t s t h a t r e s o n a t e w i t h t h e i r
d a i l y l i v e s . T h e s e s t e p s r e f l e c t a c o m m i t m e n t t o
m a k i n g t h e h u b t r u l y r e s p o n s i v e t o t h e n e e d s ,
v o i c e s , a n d l e a d e r s h i p o f y o u n g p e o p l e .
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I . P U R P O S E A N D V I S I O N
T h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b (A A H W R H )
G o v e r n a n c e S t r a t e g y l a y s o u t a f r a m e w o r k f o r b u i l d i n g a c c o u n t a b l e ,
c o m m u n i t y -r o o t e d p a r t n e r s h i p s t h a t r e s p o n d t o l o n g s t a n d i n g h e a l t h
i n e q u i t i e s a f f e c t i n g C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y B l a c k r e s i d e n t s . I t r e f l e c t s a
b r o a d e r c o u n t y w i d e i n v e s t m e n t i n e q u i t y e f f o r t s a n d c e n t e r s
c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r s h i p i n s h a p i n g h o w c a r e , w e l l n e s s , a n d h e a l i n g
s e r v i c e s a r e d e l i v e r e d .
T h i s s t r a t e g y s u p p o r t s a p h a s e d a p p r o a c h t o i m p l e m e n t a t i o n ,
r e c o g n i z i n g t h a t j u r i s d i c t i o n s a n d c o m m u n i t y -b a s e d p a r t n e r s a r e
e n t e r i n g t h i s w o r k f r o m d i f f e r e n t s t a r t i n g p o i n t s . I t o u t l i n e s n e a r -t e r m
c o o r d i n a t i o n s t e p s —i n c l u d i n g t h e t r a n s i t i o n o f t h e e x i s t i n g S t e e r i n g
C o m m i t t e e , t h e a p p o i n t m e n t o f e x e c u t i v e l e a d e r s h i p , a n d d e p l o y m e n t
o f e a r l y i n v e s t m e n t s —w h i l e a l s o l e a v i n g s p a c e f o r s h a r e d d e v e l o p m e n t
o f l o n g -t e r m g o v e r n a n c e .
I t a l s o r e f l e c t s t h e c o m m u n i t y ’s c a l l f o r u r g e n t s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y i n
h i s t o r i c a l l y u n d e r s e r v e d a r e a s s u c h a s E a s t C o u n t y . I t a c k n o w l e d g e s t h e
n e e d t o b u i l d t r u s t a n d a l i g n p u b l i c s y s t e m s w i t h B l a c k -l e d s o l u t i o n s
o v e r t i m e .
T h i s a p p r o a c h m o v e s t o w a r d a f u t u r e w h e r e e v e r y B l a c k r e s i d e n t i n
C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y h a s a c c e s s t o h e a l i n g , o p p o r t u n i t y , a n d c u l t u r a l l y
a f f i r m i n g c a r e d e l i v e r e d t h r o u g h s h a r e d g o v e r n a n c e , p u b l i c
a c c o u n t a b i l i t y , a n d t r u s t e d c o m m u n i t y p a r t n e r s h i p s . R a t h e r t h a n
p r e s c r i b i n g o n e s t r u c t u r e , t h i s s t r a t e g y i n v i t e s a f l e x i b l e b u t d e l i b e r a t e
p a t h w a y t h a t b u i l d s r e a d i n e s s , c a p a c i t y , a n d m o m e n t u m a c r o s s
m u l t i p l e p h a s e s o f d e v e l o p m e n t .
A p p e n d i x L : G o v e r n a n c e S t r a t e g y
f o r t h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c
W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b
(A A H W R H )
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T o s u p p o r t r a p i d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n , c o m m u n i t y t r u s t , a n d l o n g -t e r m
s u s t a i n a b i l i t y o f t h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s & R e s o u r c e H u b
(A A H W R H ), w e r e c o m m e n d a p h a s e d g o v e r n a n c e s t r a t e g y t h a t a l l o w s
t h e C o u n t y a n d i t s p a r t n e r s t o s c a l e r e s p o n s i b l y —w i t h o u t r e q u i r i n g
i m m e d i a t e l e g a l f o r m a t i o n o f a n e w g o v e r n m e n t e n t i t y .
P h a s e 1 : M O U -B a s e d I n t e r g o v e r n m e n t a l C o l l a b o r a t i o n
I n t h e e a r l y p h a s e o f d e v e l o p m e n t , t h e A A H W R H w i l l b e o r g a n i z e d
t h r o u g h M e m o r a n d a o f U n d e r s t a n d i n g (M O U s ) a m o n g C o n t r a C o s t a
C o u n t y d e p a r t m e n t s , e a r l y -a d o p t e r m u n i c i p a l i t i e s , a n d B l a c k -l e d
c o m m u n i t y -b a s e d o r g a n i z a t i o n s (C B O s ).
K e y A c t i o n s :
T r a n s i t i o n t h e c u r r e n t S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e i n t o a T r a n s i t i o n a l
O v e r s i g h t C o m m i t t e e t h a t m e e t s r e g u l a r l y a n d r e p o r t s q u a r t e r l y o n
s e r v i c e m e t r i c s a n d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n .
T o o p e r a t i o n a l i z e e a r l y -p h a s e l e a d e r s h i p , t h e O v e r s i g h t C o m m i t t e e
w i l l s u p p o r t O R E S J i n a p p o i n t i n g a F o u n d i n g o r I n t e r i m E x e c u t i v e
D i r e c t o r w i t h i n 9 0 d a y s . T h i s i n d i v i d u a l w i l l c o o r d i n a t e f i s c a l a n d
p r o g r a m m a t i c s t a r t u p , s t a k e h o l d e r c o m m u n i c a t i o n , a n d s u b r e g i o n a l
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n , e n s u r i n g c o n t i n u i t y a n d a c c o u n t a b i l i t y a s t h e H u b ’s
i n f r a s t r u c t u r e t a k e s s h a p e .
I d e n t i f y a l e a d f i s c a l a g e n t —e i t h e r a r e g i o n a l f o u n d a t i o n o r a v e t t e d
B l a c k -l e d n o n p r o f i t —f o r b u d g e t m a n a g e m e n t , g r a n t s , a n d
c o m p l i a n c e .
L a u n c h e a r l y -s t a g e s e r v i c e s , i n c l u d i n g m o b i l e w e l l n e s s t e a m s , p o p -
u p e v e n t s , a n d s a t e l l i t e h u b s f o c u s e d o n h i g h -n e e d a r e a s i n E a s t a n d
W e s t C o u n t y .
U s e M O U s t o o u t l i n e p a r t n e r r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s , i n -k i n d s u p p o r t (s t a f f ,
s p a c e , o u t r e a c h ), a n d e q u i t y o u t c o m e s .
I I . P h a s e d G o v e r n a n c e F r a m e w o r k
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O R E S J w i l l s e r v e a s t h e i n t e r i m a d m i n i s t r a t i v e a n d f i s c a l l e a d f o r t h e
$7 .5 m i l l i o n i n i t i a l i n v e s t m e n t u n t i l a p e r m a n e n t s t r u c t u r e (e .g .,
B l a c k -l e d f i s c a l a g e n t o r J P A ) i s i d e n t i f i e d . T h i s i n t e r i m r o l e e n a b l e s
i m m e d i a t e f u n d i n g d e p l o y m e n t , p a r t n e r o n b o a r d i n g , a n d c o n t r a c t
i n i t i a t i o n f o r e a r l y s e r v i c e s l i k e m o b i l e w e l l n e s s t e a m s .
T h i s p h a s e a l l o w s j u r i s d i c t i o n s t o p a r t i c i p a t e a t v a r i o u s l e v e l s o f
r e a d i n e s s a n d i s p a r t i c u l a r l y e f f e c t i v e i n q u i c k l y d e p l o y i n g u r g e n t
s e r v i c e s w h i l e b u i l d i n g r e l a t i o n s h i p s a n d p r o m o t i n g c r o s s -s e c t o r
a l i g n m e n t .
P h a s e 2 : H y b r i d M o d e l – F i s c a l A g e n t + A d v i s o r y
C o m m i t t e e O v e r s i g h t
O n c e i n i t i a l s e r v i c e s a r e l a u n c h e d a n d t r u s t i s b u i l t ,
e v o l v e i n t o a h y b r i d m o d e l w i t h c o -g o v e r n a n c e b e t w e e n
a l e a d f i s c a l a g e n t a n d a f o r m a l A d v i s o r y & O v e r s i g h t
C o m m i t t e e . T h i s a p p r o a c h a l l o w s f o r s h a r e d l e a d e r s h i p
w h i l e p r e s e r v i n g f l e x i b i l i t y a n d c o m m u n i t y v o i c e .
K e y f e a t u r e s :
E s t a b l i s h a f o r m a l A d v i s o r y a n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i t t e e ,
f u n c t i o n i n g a s a c o -g o v e r n i n g b o d y a l o n g s i d e t h e
d e s i g n a t e d f i s c a l a g e n t .
T h e C o m m i t t e e w i l l i n c l u d e B l a c k -l e d C B O l e a d e r s ,
y o u t h a n d e l d e r r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s , s e r v i c e r e c i p i e n t s
w i t h l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e , a n d d e s i g n a t e d r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s
f r o m C o u n t y a n d c i t y p a r t n e r s .
D e f i n e d e c i s i o n -m a k i n g p r o t o c o l s a n d d e v e l o p
s h a r e d t o o l s , s u c h a s j o i n t e v a l u a t i o n f r a m e w o r k s ,
d a t a d a s h b o a r d s , a n d e q u i t y b e n c h m a r k s .
U s e O p e r a t i n g A g r e e m e n t s (r a t h e r t h a n M O U s ) t o
f o r m a l i z e p a r t i c i p a t i o n , c l a r i f y v o t i n g r i g h t s , a n d
s u p p o r t l o n g -t e r m s t r a t e g i c p l a n n i n g a n d
a c c o u n t a b i l i t y .
T h i s s t r u c t u r e b a l a n c e s e f f i c i e n c y w i t h s h a r e d p o w e r . I t
c r e a t e s m o r e s p a c e f o r c o m m u n i t y i n p u t w h i l e
m a i n t a i n i n g s t r o n g f i s c a l a n d p r o g r a m m a t i c
m a n a g e m e n t t h r o u g h a c l e a r d i v i s i o n o f r o l e s a n d
r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s .
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P h a s e 3 : J o i n t P o w e r s A u t h o r i t y (J P A ) – S u s t a i n a b l e a n d L o n g -T e r m
I f s u f f i c i e n t t r u s t , d e m o n s t r a t e d o u t c o m e s , a n d m u n i c i p a l a l i g n m e n t a r e
a c h i e v e d , t h e A A H W R H m a y t r a n s i t i o n i n t o a J o i n t P o w e r s A u t h o r i t y t o
i n s t i t u t i o n a l i z e s h a r e d f u n d i n g , g o v e r n a n c e , a n d i n f r a s t r u c t u r e
d e v e l o p m e n t a c r o s s j u r i s d i c t i o n s .
K e y c o n s i d e r a t i o n s :
T h e J P A w o u l d s e r v e a s a f o r m a l p u b l i c e n t i t y u n d e r C a l i f o r n i a
G o v e r n m e n t C o d e §6 5 0 0 , c a p a b l e o f m a n a g i n g c a p i t a l p r o j e c t s ,
p o o l e d b u d g e t s , a n d m u l t i -y e a r c o n t r a c t s .
E s t a b l i s h a j u r i s d i c t i o n a l c o n t r i b u t i o n f o r m u l a t h a t r e f l e c t s r a c i a l
e q u i t y a n d p o p u l a t i o n d i s t r i b u t i o n , s u p p o r t i n g f a i r a n d s c a l a b l e
i n v e s t m e n t s f r o m c i t y a n d C o u n t y p a r t n e r s .
I n c l u d e a m e n d m e n t c l a u s e s , a d v i s o r y b o a r d i n t e g r a t i o n , a n d p u b l i c
p e r f o r m a n c e r e p o r t i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s .
T h e J P A c o u l d b e t i m e -b o u n d w i t h s u n s e t c l a u s e s o r d e s i g n e d t o
e v o l v e i n t o a p e r m a n e n t n o n p r o f i t i n t e r m e d i a r y , d e p e n d i n g o n l o n g -
t e r m f e a s i b i l i t y .
W h y t h i s w o r k s (a s a f u t u r e s t e p ):
I t o f f e r s m u n i c i p a l i t i e s a n d t h e C o u n t y a p a t h w a y t o s h a r e l o n g -t e r m
r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s , i n v e s t i n w e l l n e s s i n f r a s t r u c t u r e , a n d c o o r d i n a t e m u l t i -
y e a r s t r a t e g i e s —o n c e t h e r e i s d e m o n s t r a t e d t r u s t , i m p a c t , a n d a l i g n m e n t .
O v e r a l l , t h e H u b ’s g o v e r n a n c e s h o u l d b e g i n w i t h f l e x i b l e , a d h o c
c o l l a b o r a t i o n a n d g r a d u a l l y e v o l v e i n t o a m o r e f o r m a l i z e d n e t w o r k . T h i s
a p p r o a c h s u p p o r t s s u s t a i n e d p u b l i c i n v e s t m e n t a n d d e e p e r r e g i o n a l
c o o r d i n a t i o n t h a t m a t c h e s t h e s c a l e a n d u r g e n c y o f d i s p a r i t i e s a f f e c t i n g
B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s a c r o s s C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y .
X X
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X X
Feature
MOU-Based
Intergovernmental
Network
Hybrid Model: Fiscal Agent
+ Advisory Committee (AC)
Oversight
AAHWRH Joint Powers
Authority (JPA)
Structure
MOUs between cities,
county depts, and CBOs
for shared commitments
and metrics
Lead fiscal agent (County or
CBO) manages funds; AC
governs strategy
Legal entity created under
Gov Code §6500 with
formal board
Community Governance
Advisory committee with
rotating city leadership
and public reporting
Advisory Committee holds
co-governance role
AC embedded in bylaws;
participates in funding &
program design
Legal/Bureaucratic
Complexity
Low – flexible, amendable,
easier onboarding
Moderate – depends on
fiscal agent capacity and
clarity
High – requires legal
formation, agency votes,
bylaws, formal withdrawal
process
Flexibility
High –
roles/responsibilities can
evolve via MOUs
Moderate – requires agreed
structure but adaptable
Lower – more rigid but can
be amended with
structured governance
Accountability Tools
Public dashboards,
shared data, quarterly
Advisory committee
meetings
Operating agreements,
biannual equity reports, joint
evaluation protocols
Annual performance
reporting, bylaws, standing
committees, formal audits
Funding Capacity
Relies on agency
goodwill, general funds,
philanthropy
Blended model:
public/philanthropic funds
via fiscal agent
Highest potential – enables
pooled public/private
funds, grant eligibility,
bonding authority
City Council Approval
Not required for each
partner agency beyond
initial MOU
Not required if a CBO is fiscal
agent; recommended for
buy-in
Required – councils must
vote to join the JPA and
approve appointees
Service Delivery
Oversight
Through shared
evaluation framework
and AC reviews
AC recommends strategy;
fiscal agent manages
compliance
JPA Board holds full
oversight; Executive
Director executes
implementation
Ideal Use Case
Early-stage collaboration,
pilot hubs, limited-term
initiatives
Transitional model or bridge
during JPA planning phase
Long-term sustainability,
permanent hub
infrastructure, capital
projects
Transparency
Mechanisms
Public dashboards, AC
summary reports
Operating agreements,
participatory evaluation
tools
Public board meetings
(Brown Act), budget
hearings, community
scorecards
Perceived Strength
Flexibility and speed of
implementation without
new entity
High community trust,
balance of oversight and
execution
Legal clarity, interagency
coordination, equitable
cost-sharing formula
Perceived Weakness
No centralized
enforcement; risk of
misalignment or dropped
commitments
Requires high trust and
strong administrative
backbone
Risk of rigidity, legal
complexity, slower
formation timeline
S u m m a r y C o m p a r i s o n o f G o v e r n a n c e S t r u c t u r e s f o r t h e
A A H W R H
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I I I . S U B R E G I O N A L H U B S T R A T E G Y A N D E Q U I T Y
I N V E S T M E N T F R A M E W O R K
T h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b (A A H W R H )
w i l l a d o p t a s u b r e g i o n a l s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y m o d e l d e s i g n e d t o m e e t t h e
u n i q u e n e e d s o f B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s a c r o s s C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y . T h i s
m o d e l r e c o g n i z e s t h a t e q u i t y i s n o t a c h i e v e d t h r o u g h e q u a l d i s t r i b u t i o n ,
b u t t h r o u g h t a r g e t e d i n v e s t m e n t i n a r e a s w i t h t h e g r e a t e s t n e e d ,
h i s t o r i c a l d i s i n v e s t m e n t , a n d e x i s t i n g c o m m u n i t y m o m e n t u m .
T o o p e r a t i o n a l i z e t h i s a p p r o a c h , t h e C o u n t y i s g r o u p e d i n t o t h r e e
s u b r e g i o n a l z o n e s —E a s t C o u n t y , W e s t C o u n t y , a n d C e n t r a l /S o u t h C o u n t y
—b a s e d o n s h a r e d d e m o g r a p h i c , g e o g r a p h i c , a n d s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y
p a t t e r n s . I n v e s t m e n t s t r a t e g i e s w i l l b e t a i l o r e d t o e a c h z o n e t h r o u g h c o -
d e v e l o p e d w o r k p l a n s t h a t r e f l e c t l o c a l a s s e t s , c h a l l e n g e s , a n d s e r v i c e
g a p s .
R a t h e r t h a n r e l y i n g s o l e l y o n p o p u l a t i o n f o r m u l a s , t h i s f r a m e w o r k
c o n s i d e r s :
L e v e l s o f B l a c k c o m m u n i t y c o n c e n t r a t i o n a n d t h e a b s e n c e o f
w e l l n e s s i n f r a s t r u c t u r e ,
L o c a l g o v e r n m e n t a n d C B O r e a d i n e s s t o p a r t n e r o n i m p l e m e n t a t i o n ,
H i s t o r i c a l p a t t e r n s o f e x c l u s i o n , u n d e r i n v e s t m e n t , a n d o v e r -p o l i c i n g ,
O p p o r t u n i t i e s t o b u i l d o n e x i s t i n g t r u s t e d s p a c e s o r f a c i l i t i e s .
T h i s e q u i t y -c e n t e r e d a p p r o a c h w i l l h e l p g u i d e b o t h i n i t i a l b u d g e t
a l l o c a t i o n s a n d o n g o i n g s t r a t e g i c a l i g n m e n t a s t h e H u b e v o l v e s i n t o a
l o n g -t e r m s y s t e m o f c a r e .
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S U B R E G I O N A L Z O N E S A N D I M P L E M E N T A T I O N P A T H W A Y S
E a s t C o u n t y (D i s t r i c t s 3 a n d 5 )
E a s t C o u n t y w i l l s e r v e a s t h e l a u n c h z o n e f o r t h e A A H W R H , w i t h A n t i o c h
r e c o m m e n d e d a s t h e a n c h o r s i t e f o r a p e r m a n e n t h u b . D i s t r i c t 3
a c c o u n t s f o r 2 8 .3 % a n d D i s t r i c t 5 f o r 2 7 .1 % o f t h e C o u n t y ’s B l a c k
p o p u l a t i o n —t o g e t h e r r e p r e s e n t i n g m o r e t h a n 5 5 % o f B l a c k r e s i d e n t s
c o u n t y w i d e . T h i s r e g i o n h a s e x p e r i e n c e d d e c a d e s o f u n d e r i n v e s t m e n t
a n d o n g o i n g r a c i a l d i s p a r i t i e s i n m e n t a l h e a l t h , h o u s i n g , a n d e c o n o m i c
o p p o r t u n i t y . I n r e s p o n s e , m o b i l e w e l l n e s s t e a m s a n d p o p -u p a c t i v a t i o n s
w i l l b e d e p l o y e d t h r o u g h o u t A n t i o c h , P i t t s b u r g , O a k l e y , a n d B r e n t w o o d .
T h e s e s e r v i c e s w i l l b e s u p p o r t e d b y p a r t n e r s h i p s w i t h l o c a l d e p a r t m e n t s
s u c h a s P u b l i c S a f e t y a n d C o m m u n i t y R e s o u r c e s t o c o o r d i n a t e o u t r e a c h ,
s t a f f i n g , a n d a c c e s s t o s p a c e .
W e s t C o u n t y (D i s t r i c t s 1 a n d 5 )
R i c h m o n d i s r e c o m m e n d e d a s t h e c e n t r a l h u b f o r W e s t C o u n t y ,
b u i l d i n g o n i t s h i s t o r i c a l r o l e a s a c e n t e r f o r B l a c k o r g a n i z i n g , r e s i l i e n c e ,
a n d c u l t u r a l e x p r e s s i o n . D i s t r i c t 1 r e p r e s e n t s 3 3 .6 % o f t h e C o u n t y ’s B l a c k
p o p u l a t i o n —t h e s i n g l e l a r g e s t s h a r e a m o n g a l l d i s t r i c t s . A d d i t i o n a l
s e r v i c e s w i l l e x t e n d i n t o R o d e o , H e r c u l e s , P i n o l e , a n d E l C e r r i t o , w i t h
w e l l n e s s p r o g r a m m i n g o f f e r e d t h r o u g h p u b l i c b u i l d i n g s , c o m m u n i t y -
b a s e d o r g a n i z a t i o n s , o r l i b r a r i e s . T h i s d e c e n t r a l i z e d m o d e l s u p p o r t s
r e g i o n a l a c c e s s w h i l e g r o u n d i n g c o o r d i n a t i o n a n d l o n g -t e r m i n v e s t m e n t
i n a c i t y w i t h d e e p c o m m u n i t y i n f r a s t r u c t u r e .
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S U B R E G I O N A L Z O N E S A N D I M P L E M E N T A T I O N P A T H W A Y S
C e n t r a l /S o u t h C o u n t y (D i s t r i c t s 2 a n d 4 )
I n C e n t r a l a n d S o u t h C o u n t y —w h e r e B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s a r e m o r e
d i s p e r s e d —A A H W R H w i l l f o c u s o n b u i l d i n g a c o n s i s t e n t p r e s e n c e
t h r o u g h a r o t a t i n g c a l e n d a r o f w e l l n e s s e v e n t s , p o p -u p s , a n d s a t e l l i t e
p r o g r a m m i n g . D i s t r i c t 4 r e p r e s e n t s 7 .0 % a n d D i s t r i c t 2 r e p r e s e n t s 3 .9 %
o f t h e C o u n t y ’s B l a c k p o p u l a t i o n . T h o u g h s m a l l e r i n p e r c e n t a g e , B l a c k
r e s i d e n t s i n t h e s e a r e a s s t i l l f a c e s i g n i f i c a n t b a r r i e r s t o c u l t u r a l l y
r e l e v a n t c a r e a n d o f t e n l a c k d e d i c a t e d s p a c e s f o r h e a l i n g . C i t i e s l i k e
C o n c o r d , W a l n u t C r e e k , P l e a s a n t H i l l , S a n R a m o n , a n d D a n v i l l e w i l l b e
e n g a g e d t h r o u g h p a r t n e r s h i p s w i t h l i b r a r i e s , s c h o o l s , a n d c i v i c
i n s t i t u t i o n s t o c r e a t e c o m m u n i t y -r o o t e d a c c e s s p o i n t s f o r h o l i s t i c
s u p p o r t .
I n t h e n e x t p h a s e o f i m p l e m e n t a t i o n , e a c h s u b r e g i o n a l z o n e w i l l f o r m a
p l a n n i n g g r o u p t o r e f i n e l o c a l i z e d s t r a t e g i e s , b u i l d s e r v i c e n e t w o r k s , a n d
r e c o m m e n d a r e a -s p e c i f i c i n v e s t m e n t s . T h e s e s u b r e g i o n a l g r o u p s w i l l
c o o r d i n a t e w i t h t h e c e n t r a l A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e a n d p a r t i c i p a t e i n c o -
g o v e r n a n c e t h r o u g h s t r u c t u r e d f e e d b a c k l o o p s , e v a l u a t i o n p r o c e s s e s ,
a n d s h a r e d r e p o r t i n g t o o l s .
E a c h p l a n n i n g g r o u p w i l l b e e m p o w e r e d t o :
P r o p o s e p r i o r i t y a c t i o n s a n d s e r v i c e m o d e l s ,
E n g a g e C B O a n d m u n i c i p a l p a r t n e r s i n i m p l e m e n t a t i o n ,
I n f o r m b u d g e t a n d s t a f f i n g r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s b a s e d o n l i v e d
e x p e r i e n c e a n d l o c a l k n o w l e d g e .
T h i s m u l t i -t i e r e d s t r u c t u r e s u p p o r t s e q u i t y a c r o s s g e o g r a p h y ,
a c c o u n t a b i l i t y a c r o s s s y s t e m s , a n d c o m m u n i t y o w n e r s h i p a t e v e r y l e v e l
o f t h e H u b ’s d e v e l o p m e n t .
I V . R E C O M M E N D E D C I T Y P A R T I C I P A T I O N
U s i n g C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y ’s R a c e & E t h n i c i t y d a t a , w e r e c o m m e n d a n
i n i t i a l c o h o r t o f 1 0 c i t i e s f o r t a r g e t e d p a r t i c i p a t i o n b a s e d o n t h e i r
p r o p o r t i o n o f t h e C o u n t y ’s B l a c k p o p u l a t i o n . W h i l e n o t e x h a u s t i v e , t h i s
l i s t s e r v e s a s a s t r a t e g i c s t a r t i n g p o i n t f o r r e g i o n a l i m p l e m e n t a t i o n . A l l
l o c a l j u r i s d i c t i o n s a n d p u b l i c a g e n c i e s a c r o s s t h e C o u n t y a r e
e n c o u r a g e d t o p a r t i c i p a t e i n t h e A A H W R H i n i t i a t i v e , c o n t r i b u t e
r e s o u r c e s , a n d e n g a g e i n s u b r e g i o n a l p l a n n i n g e f f o r t s t o a d v a n c e B l a c k
w e l l n e s s i n f r a s t r u c t u r e c o u n t y w i d e .
A s p a r t o f t h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n s t r a t e g y , c i t i e s w i t h m o r e t h a n 3 % o f t h e
C o u n t y ’s B l a c k p o p u l a t i o n s h o u l d b e p r i o r i t i z e d a s i n i t i a l m u n i c i p a l
p a r t n e r s , g i v e n t h e i r l a r g e r r o l e i n s e r v i n g B l a c k r e s i d e n t s a n d t h e i r
a l i g n m e n t w i t h t h e H u b ’s e q u i t y g o a l s . C i t i e s w i t h s m a l l e r p e r c e n t a g e s —
p a r t i c u l a r l y t h o s e u n d e r 1 .5 %—s h o u l d s t i l l b e a c t i v e l y e n g a g e d t h r o u g h
s u b r e g i o n a l M e m o r a n d a o f U n d e r s t a n d i n g (M O U s ) o r b y p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n
r o t a t i n g r e p r e s e n t a t i o n o n t h e A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e . T h i s a p p r o a c h
b a l a n c e s t a r g e t e d i n v e s t m e n t w i t h i n c l u s i v e p a r t i c i p a t i o n , a l l o w i n g a l l
j u r i s d i c t i o n s t o c o n t r i b u t e t o a n d b e n e f i t f r o m a c o u n t y w i d e n e t w o r k o f
B l a c k w e l l n e s s i n f r a s t r u c t u r e .
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V . E a s t C o u n t y I m p l e m e n t a t i o n S t r a t e g y
E a s t C o u n t y w i l l s e r v e a s t h e i n i t i a l i m p l e m e n t a t i o n z o n e f o r t h e A f r i c a n
A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b , w i t h A n t i o c h r e c o m m e n d e d a s
t h e c e n t r a l h u b l o c a t i o n b a s e d o n d e m o g r a p h i c n e e d , c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r s h i p ,
a n d a v a i l a b l e i n f r a s t r u c t u r e . S p e c i f i c a l l y , t h e 1 6 5 0 C a v a l l o R o a d p a r c e l i s
r e c o m m e n d e d a s t h e a n c h o r s i t e f o r l o n g -t e r m i n v e s t m e n t , g i v e n i t s p r o x i m i t y
t o h i g h -n e e d n e i g h b o r h o o d s a n d p o t e n t i a l f o r m u l t i -s e r v i c e c o -l o c a t i o n .
I n t h e s h o r t t e r m , m o b i l e w e l l n e s s t e a m s a n d p o p -u p a c t i v a t i o n s w i l l b e
d e p l o y e d a c r o s s E a s t C o u n t y , c o o r d i n a t e d i n p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h c i t i e s s u c h a s
P i t t s b u r g , O a k l e y , a n d B r e n t w o o d . T h i s s t r a t e g y e n c o u r a g e s i n -k i n d a n d
p r o g r a m m a t i c s u p p o r t f r o m l o c a l g o v e r n m e n t s —i n c l u d i n g u s e o f p u b l i c
f a c i l i t i e s , c o m m u n i c a t i o n s i n f r a s t r u c t u r e , a n d c r o s s -a g e n c y s t a f f i n g —t o s u p p o r t
i m m e d i a t e s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y . I n a d d i t i o n t o l o n g -t e r m s i t e p l a n n i n g , O R E S J w i l l
c o o r d i n a t e e a r l y d e p l o y m e n t w i t h d e p a r t m e n t s a n d i n i t i a t i v e s a l r e a d y
o p e r a t i n g i n E a s t C o u n t y —s u c h a s A n t i o c h ’s D e p a r t m e n t o f P u b l i c S a f e t y a n d
C o m m u n i t y R e s o u r c e s . T h e s e p a r t n e r s h i p s p r o v i d e i m m e d i a t e o p e r a t i o n a l
c a p a c i t y f o r s e r v i c e l a u n c h .
V I . C o m m u n i t y A c c o u n t a b i l i t y a n d O v e r s i g h t
T h e O v e r s i g h t C o m m i t t e e —a n e x p a n d e d a n d r e s t r u c t u r e d v e r s i o n o f t h e c u r r e n t
S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e —w i l l p l a y a k e y r o l e i n a d v a n c i n g t r a n s p a r e n c y ,
a c c o u n t a b i l i t y , a n d c o m m u n i t y -c e n t e r e d g o v e r n a n c e . T h e c o m m i t t e e w i l l m e e t
f r e q u e n t l y t o g u i d e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n a n d c o o r d i n a t i o n e f f o r t s , a n d w i l l p r o d u c e
q u a r t e r l y p u b l i c r e p o r t s a l o n g s i d e a c o m m u n i t y -f a c i n g d a s h b o a r d t o s h a r e
p r o g r e s s a n d k e y o u t c o m e s . E v a l u a t i o n w i l l f o c u s o n r a c i a l e q u i t y i m p a c t s ,
g e o g r a p h i c d i s t r i b u t i o n o f s e r v i c e s , a n d t r a n s p a r e n c y i n b u d g e t a n d
c o n t r a c t i n g p r o c e s s e s . C o m m u n i t y v o i c e s —p a r t i c u l a r l y t h o s e o f B l a c k y o u t h ,
e l d e r s , a n d j u s t i c e -i m p a c t e d i n d i v i d u a l s —w i l l b e a c t i v e l y i n c l u d e d a t e v e r y l e v e l
o f g o v e r n a n c e , g r o u n d i n g t h e H u b ’s d e v e l o p m e n t i n l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e a n d
c o m m u n i t y k n o w l e d g e . T h e E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r w i l l w o r k c l o s e l y w i t h t h e
O v e r s i g h t C o m m i t t e e t o i m p l e m e n t p a r t i c i p a t o r y g o v e r n a n c e p r a c t i c e s ,
i n c l u d i n g r e g u l a r t o w n h a l l s , p u b l i c d a s h b o a r d s , a n d s u b r e g i o n a l p l a n n i n g
i n t e g r a t i o n . T h i s s t r u c t u r e p r o m o t e s t r u s t , t r a n s p a r e n c y , a n d c o m m u n i t y
a l i g n m e n t t h r o u g h o u t e a r l y r o l l o u t a n d l o n g -t e r m p l a n n i n g .
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E Q U I T Y , A N D C O M M U N I T Y W I S D O M
T h i s p h a s e d , s u b r e g i o n a l g o v e r n a n c e a p p r o a c h a l l o w s t h e A f r i c a n
A m e r i c a n H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s a n d R e s o u r c e H u b (A A H W R H ) t o :
S t a r t w i t h w h a t ’s r e a d y —d e l i v e r i n g i m m e d i a t e s e r v i c e s i n E a s t C o u n t y
t h r o u g h A n t i o c h -b a s e d m o b i l e w e l l n e s s t e a m s a n d B l a c k -l e d
c o m m u n i t y p a r t n e r s .
L e t c i t i e s c o n t r i b u t e b a s e d o n c a p a c i t y —w h e t h e r t h a t m e a n s
f i n a n c i a l i n v e s t m e n t , s h a r e d u s e o f f a c i l i t i e s , s t a f f i n g s u p p o r t , o r
c o m m u n i c a t i o n s i n f r a s t r u c t u r e .
B u i l d t o w a r d f o r m a l g o v e r n a n c e m o d e l s o v e r t i m e —r e v i s i t i n g o p t i o n s
l i k e a J o i n t P o w e r s A u t h o r i t y o n l y a f t e r t r u s t i s b u i l t , p i l o t p r o g r a m s
a r e s u c c e s s f u l , a n d c o l l e c t i v e m o m e n t u m i s e s t a b l i s h e d .
C e n t e r B l a c k c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r s h i p a t e v e r y l e v e l —t h r o u g h
e m b e d d e d r o l e s i n o v e r s i g h t , p l a n n i n g , a n d e v a l u a t i o n s t r u c t u r e s ,
g r o u n d e d i n l i v e d e x p e r i e n c e .
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j u r i s d i c t i o n s o f a l l s i z e s t o p l a y a r o l e i n b u i l d i n g a c o u n t y w i d e w e l l n e s s
s y s t e m r o o t e d i n e q u i t y , c a r e , a n d r e s p o n s i v e n e s s . B y a n c h o r i n g
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n i n t h e s t r e n g t h s a n d e x p e r i e n c e s o f B l a c k c o m m u n i t i e s
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i n i t i a t i v e c h a r t s a p a t h t o w a r d r e i m a g i n e d p u b l i c i n f r a s t r u c t u r e : o n e
t h a t d o e s n ’t j u s t p r o v i d e s e r v i c e s , b u t h e a l s , r e s t o r e s , a n d b u i l d s t r u s t
t h r o u g h c o m m u n i t y -d r i v e n s y s t e m s o f c a r e .
N o t e o n L a n g u a g e : T h e t e r m “H u b ” i s u s e d t h r o u g h o u t t h i s d o c u m e n t
a s a p l a c e h o l d e r t o c o m m u n i c a t e t h e c o n c e p t . W e a c k n o w l e d g e
c o n c e r n s t h a t t h e t e r m m a y s u g g e s t c e n t r a l i z a t i o n . A s t h i s i n i t i a t i v e
g r o w s , t h e n a m e w i l l e v o l v e w i t h i n p u t f r o m c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r s a n d
t h e B o a r d o f S u p e r v i s o r s . A l t e r n a t i v e s s u c h a s “B l a c k W e l l n e s s
N e t w o r k ” m a y b e t t e r r e f l e c t t h e d e c e n t r a l i z e d a n d p a r t i c i p a t o r y s p i r i t
o f t h i s e f f o r t .
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F e d e r a l A g e n c i e s (e .g ., S A M H S A , H R S A , H U D )
S u p p o r t i n i t i a t i v e s r e l a t e d t o m e n t a l h e a l t h , h o u s i n g , m a t e r n a l
h e a l t h , a n d p u b l i c h e a l t h e q u i t y
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C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e D e p a r t m e n t s (e .g ., C D P H , D H C S , C a l H H S )
A d m i n i s t e r t a r g e t e d e q u i t y f u n d i n g f o r B l a c k m a t e r n a l h e a l t h ,
b e h a v i o r a l h e a l t h , r e e n t r y , a n d p r e v e n t i o n
R e q u i r e c o m m u n i t y -l e d s t r a t e g i e s a n d e q u i t y p e r f o r m a n c e
m e t r i c s
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O f f i c e o f R a c i a l E q u i t y & S o c i a l J u s t i c e (O R E S J )
C o o r d i n a t e s i n t e r n a l C o u n t y p a r t i c i p a t i o n a n d s u p p o r t s
s u b r e g i o n a l i m p l e m e n t a t i o n e f f o r t s
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r e p o r t i n g
S e r v e s a s a k e y l i a i s o n b e t w e e n C o u n t y d e p a r t m e n t s ,
m u n i c i p a l i t i e s , a n d t h e A d v i s o r y /O v e r s i g h t C o m m i t t e e
C o u n t y D e p a r t m e n t s (H e a l t h S e r v i c e s , E H S D , H o u s i n g , P r o b a t i o n ,
B e h a v i o r a l H e a l t h )
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s t a f f i n g s u p p o r t
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i m p l e m e n t a t i o n v i a M O U s
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u s e r s , a n d C B O l e a d e r s
P r o v i d e s s t r a t e g i c i n p u t o n s e r v i c e d e s i g n , e v a l u a t i o n
t o o l s , a n d f u n d i n g p r i o r i t i e s
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i n c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h l e a r n i n g p a r t n e r s
S u b r e g i o n a l P l a n n i n g G r o u p s (E a s t , W e s t , C e n t r a l /S o u t h )
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I d e n t i f y n e e d s , p r i o r i t i e s , a n d t r u s t e d C B O p a r t n e r s
a c r o s s s u b r e g i o n s
R e c o m m e n d p o p -u p s e r v i c e s i t e s , c i t y -s p e c i f i c M O U s ,
a n d f u n d i n g o p p o r t u n i t i e s
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s t a f f t o s h a p e e q u i t y -i n f o r m e d i n v e s t m e n t p l a n s
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I M P L E M E N T A T I O N , A C C O U N T A B I L I T Y , A N D E Q U I T Y
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N a m e )
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L e d R F P )
P r o v i d e s h o l i s t i c c a r e : h e a l i n g c i r c l e s , y o u t h a n d e l d e r
p r o g r a m m i n g , w o r k f o r c e r e e n t r y , m a t e r n a l s u p p o r t , a n d t r a u m a
r e c o v e r y
I n c l u d e s B l a c k -l e d C B O s a n d c u l t u r a l l y r o o t e d w e l l n e s s p r o v i d e r s
P r o g r a m E v a l u a t i o n & L e a r n i n g P a r t n e r
D e v e l o p s s h a r e d m e t r i c s a n d t r a c k s l o n g -t e r m o u t c o m e s
P r o d u c e s d i s a g g r e g a t e d d a t a d a s h b o a r d s
T r a i n s c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s t o l e a d p a r t i c i p a t o r y e v a l u a t i o n
J o i n t P o w e r s A u t h o r i t y (O p t i o n a l P h a s e 3 - F u t u r e S t e p )
A A H W R H J P A (P e n d i n g F o r m a t i o n , S u b j e c t t o F u t u r e B o a r d A c t i o n )
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t h e i r r o l e
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g o v e r n m e n t s i f t r u s t a n d s u c c e s s a r e d e m o n s t r a t e d
O p t i o n a l s t e p f o r s u s t a i n a b i l i t y , r e v i s i t e d a f t e r P h a s e 2
1 9 6
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F o u n d a t i o n s , H e a l t h S y s t e m s , F a i t h -B a s e d I n s t i t u t i o n s
O f f e r m a t c h i n g f u n d s , t e c h n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e , a n d e v a l u a t i o n s u p p o r t
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i n v e s t m e n t s t r a t e g i e s
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1 9 7
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G O V E R N A N C E S T R A T E G Y F O R T H E A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
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A M E R I C A N H O L I S T I C W E L L N E S S R E S O U R C E S H U B (C C C
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C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y O f f i c e o f R a c i a l E q u i t y a n d S o c i a l J u s t i c e (C C C
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W e l l n e s s H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s R e s o u r c e s H u b (A A H W R H ) b a s e d o n a n
e c o n o m i c f e a s i b i l i t y s t u d y , a l o n g w i t h e x t e n s i v e c o m m u n i t y
e n g a g e m e n t a n d e c o n o m i c f e a s i b i l i t y s t u d y a n d c o s t a n a l y s i s .
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i n g e s t , r e v i e w a n d c o n s i d e r a s t h e y m a k e d e c i s i o n s a r o u n d h o w t o
d e v e l o p , l a u n c h a n d o p e r a t e t h e A A H W R H s u s t a i n a b l y .
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p o p ul a t i o n s , i t i s i n f e as i b l e , a n d w o u l d lik e l y b e t o o c o m p l e x , t o s t a n d -u p
a n d l a u n c h a l l t h e s e r vic e s a t o nc e . A s a r e s u l t i t i s o u r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n t o
p u rs u e a p h a s e d a p p r o a c h . T h i s a p p r o a c h is s i m i l a r t o h o w o t h e r ,
c o m p a ra b l e o r g aniz a t i o n s a n d m u n i c i p a l i t i e s h a ve l a u n c h e d c o m p a r a b l e
s e r v i c e s , s u c h a s t h e D e t r o i t P e o pl e ’s F o o d C o -O p , A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n C h i ld
We l l n e s s I n s t i t u t e i n M i n n e a p o l i s , A f r i c a n -A m e r i c a n W e l l n e s s P r o j e c t i n
Wa s h i n g t o n D C , a n d th e Ha r l e m C h i l d r e n ’s Z o n e i n N e w Y o r k C i t y .
T h e re co m me n d e d ap p r o a c h a i m s t o u t i l i z e p h a s es t o s t a n d u p v a r i o u s
c o m p o n e n t s o f t h e M o S , e n ab l i n g C C C t o e s t a b l i s h s u f f i c i e n t p o l i t i c a l
a l i g n me n t a n d w i l l t o p ut i n p l a c e t h e re q u i r e d E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r -l e v e l
l e a d e r s h i p a n d s u s t a i n i n g b u d g e t t o a c t a s t h e n e c e s s a r y e x e c u t i o n
l e a d e r s h i p a n d s e e d f un d i n g t o l a u n c h th i s h u b .
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E s t a b l i s h i n g a s u s t a i n a b l e o p e r a t i n g m o d e l f o r t h e v i s i o n o f t h e h u b
r e q u i r e s e s t a b l i s h i n g a ‘b u s i n e s s m o d e l ’ o r f u n d i n g m o d e l t o s u s t a i n
o p e r a t i o n s . C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y h a s a l l o c a t e d a g e n e r o u s $7 .5 M a s s e e d
c a p i t a l . T h e s e f u n d s w e r e c o n s i d e r e d i n t h e c o n c e p t u a l i z a t i o n a n d
d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e A A H W R H e c o n o m i c o p e r a t i n g m o d e l f e a s i b i l i t y
s t u d y .
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p h a s e s o u t l i n e d b e l o w :
P h a s e 1 : M o b i l e S e r v i c e s F l e e t w i t h f i x e d m a n a g e m e n t o f f i c e
T h e i n i t i a l p h a s e w i l l a i m t o b e g i n s e r v i c e s t o a s u b s e t o f t h e m o s t i n -
n e e d t a r g e t p o p u l a t i o n i n c l u d i n g o u r D . E l d e r s , F . U n h o u s e d , a n d t h e F .
G e n e r a l C o m m u n i t y w i t h a n i m m e d i a t e f o c u s o n b a s i c h e a l t h s c r e e n i n g s
a n d r e s o u r c e n a v i g a t i o n s e r v i c e s , i n c l u d i n g M e n t a l H e a l t h C o u n s e l i n g ,
R e e n t r y S u p p o r t S e r v i c e s , Y o u t h M e n t a l H e a l t h . S t a r t i n g w i t h a s m a l l e r
i n i t i a l s c o p e f o r t h e M o S w i l l e n a b l e t h e A A H W R H t o f u r t h e r d e v e l o p a
m o r e d e t a i l e d o p e r a t i n g a n d l a u n c h p l a n f o r p e r m a n e n t s p a c e a n d
s u c c e s s f u l l y p r o v e t h e c o n c e p t . K e y m e t r i c s f o r s u c c e s s w i l l i n c l u d e
c o m m u n i t y a w a r e n e s s , s e r v i c e u t i l i z a t i o n , d e m o g r a p h i c m a t c h , a n d
p a t i e n t /c o n s t i t u e n t s a t i s f a c t i o n .
F u n d i n g M o d e l – C o u n t y b u d g e t a l l o c a t i o n a s s e e d c a p i t a l
T h e r e v e n u e m o d e l f o r t h e i n i t i a l l a u n c h a i m s t o s e c u r e f u n d i n g f r o m
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a l l o c a t i o n .
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I n i t i a l s e r v i c e p r o v i d e r s w i l l b e p r i m a r i l y e x i s t i n g D e p a r t m e n t o f P u b l i c
H e a l t h r e s o u r c e s a n d p r o v i d e r s s u c h a s P h y s i c i a n s , B e h a v i o r a l H e a l t h
S p e c i a l i s t s , N u r s e s a n d Y o u t h S e r v i c e s p r o v i d e r s , s u c h a s m e n t a l h e a l t h
c o u n s e l o r s a n d r e c r e a t i o n a l p r o v i d e r s . A s t h e C o u n t y a l r e a d y o f f e r s a
r a n g e o f t h e s e r v i c e s i n -n e e d , a f o c u s o f t h e A A H W R H w i l l b e t o c o n n e c t
t h e t a r g e t p o p u l a t i o n s w i t h e x i s t i n g c o u n t y s e r v i c e s t h r o u g h n a v i g a t i o n
s u p p o r t , w h i l e a d j u s t i n g t h e s e r v i c e d e l i v e r y m o d e l t o m e e t t h e t a r g e t
p o p u l a t i o n t h e y a r e a n d i n a c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t m a n n e r s o a s t o
i n c r e a s e u t i l i z a t i o n , p a r t i c i p a t i o n a n d p o s i t i v e o u t c o m e s a c r o s s a l l h e a l t h
s t a t i s t i c s o u t l i n e d a b o v e .
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T h i s a p p r o a c h s t a r t s b y h i r i n g a s m a l l e x e c u t i v e l e a d e r s h i p s t a f f t o
l a u n c h , o p e r a t e a n d s u p e r v i s e t h e i n i t i a l o p e r a t i o n w h i l e a l s o f o c u s i n g
o n b u i l d i n g s u f f i c i e n t o u t r e a c h a n d c o m m u n i c a t i o n c a p a b i l i t i e s a s
a w a r e n e s s a n d c o n n e c t i o n t o a v a i l a b l e r e s o u r c e s i s a p a r t o f t h e i s s u e s
w e a r e a d d r e s s i n g .
P h a s e 1 S t a f f O p e r a t i n g E x p e n s e s E s t i m a t e - $1 .3 7 M i l l i o n
P e r m a n e n t S t a f f S a l a r i e s :
E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r /P r o j e c t M a n a g e r (1 ): $1 2 0 ,0 0 01.
D e p u t y D i r e c t o r (O w n e r o f G e n e r a l C o m m u n i t y C o n s t i t u e n t G r o u p F
& H o l i s t i c a n d C u l t u r a l l y R e l e v a n t W e l l n e s s G r o u p G ) (1 ): $9 5 ,0 0 0
2 .
M e n t a l H e a l t h P r o f e s s i o n a l s (2 ): $1 6 0 ,0 0 03.
S u b s t a n c e A b u s e C o u n s e l o r s (2 ): $1 5 0 ,0 0 04.
R e e n t r y S u p p o r t S p e c i a l i s t s (2 ): $1 4 0 ,0 0 05.
Y o u t h S e r v i c e C o o r d i n a t o r s (2 ): $1 3 0 ,0 0 06.
Y o u t h P r o g r a m C o o r d i n a t o r s (1 ): $6 5 ,0 0 07.
A d m i n /S u p p o r t S t a f f (2 ): $1 0 0 ,0 0 08.
M o b i l e H e a l t h T e c h n i c i a n s (4 ): $2 4 0 ,0 0 09.
C o m m u n i t y E n g a g e m e n t M a n a g e r (1 ): $7 5 ,0 0 010.
T e m p o r a r y S t a f f f o r M o b i l e U n i t s a n d P o p -u p s :
P a r t -t i m e W e l l n e s s E d u c a t o r s (2 ): $6 0 ,0 0 0
P o p -u p E v e n t C o o r d i n a t o r s (2 ): $9 0 ,0 0 0
R e s o u r c e N a v i g a t o r (1 ): $4 5 ,0 0 0
P h a s e 1 F i x e d O v e r h e a d E x p e n s e s E s t i m a t e - $0 .4 8 M i l l i o n
B u i l d i n g u s e e x p e n s e : $2 7 4 ,0 0 0 (2 0 % o f P r o g r a m b u d g e t )
U t i l i t i e s a n d I n s u r a n c e : $2 0 5 ,0 0 0 (1 5 % o f P r o g r a m b u d g e t )
P h a s e 1 C a p i t a l E x p e n s e s E s t i m a t e - $1 .0 2 M i l l i o n
M o b i l e H e a l t h C l i n i c V e h i c l e s (4 ): $1 ,0 0 0 ,0 0 0 0
I T E q u i p m e n t : $2 0 ,0 0 0
T o t a l P h a s e 1 B u d g e t E s t i m a t e : $2 .8 7 M i l l i o n
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P h a s e 2 : D i s p e r s e d ‘S a t e l l i t e ’ m o d e l o f c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e l o c a t i o n s
T h e n e x t p h a s e w i l l e x p a n d b y a d d i n g s m a l l e r c o m m u n i t y h u b s
d i s p e r s e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e c o u n t y . W e e n v i s i o n e a c h h u b w i l l b e a 3 ,0 0 0
t o 5 ,0 0 0 s q u a r e f o o t s p a c e . T h i s p h a s e w i l l e x p a n d t h e M o S b y
a d d r e s s i n g t h e t a r g e t p o p u l a t i o n s B . Y o u t h a n d A d o l e s c e n t s , F . G e n e r a l
C o m m u n i t y a n d G . H o l i s t i c a n d C u l t u r a l l y C o m p e t e n t R o o t e d W e l l n e s s ,
b y a d d i n g a f t e r s c h o o l Y o u t h M e n t o r s h i p p r o g r a m s , T e c h a n d D i g i t a l
l i t e r a c y , S a f e R e c r e a t i o n S p a c e s , R e s o u r c e N a v i g a t i o n H u b , C o m m u n i t y
K i t c h e n s , H e a l i n g C i r c l e s , a n d W o r k s h o p s a n d S k i l l s T r a i n i n g s p a c e s .
T h e s e s e r v i c e s w o u l d b e o f f e r e d t h r o u g h a p p r o v e d c o m m u n i t y b a s e d
o r g a n i z a t i o n s (C B O s ) t h a t a p p l y t o b e c o m e s e r v i c e p r o v i d e r p a r t n e r s o f
t h e A A H W R H .
T h i s p h a s e s h o u l d s e e k t o a d d p h y s i c a l l o c a t i o n s d i s p e r s e d t h r o u g h o u t
t h e c o u n t y a t s t r a t e g i c s i t e s p r o x i m a t e t o t h e t a r g e t p o p u l a t i o n s a n d i n
p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h c o m m u n i t y b a s e d o r g a n i z a t i o n s (C B O s ) t h a t a p p l y a n d
b e c o m e c e r t i f i e d s e r v i c e p r o v i d e r p a r t n e r s . T h e c o n t r a c t r e l a t i o n s h i p s
w i t h C B O s h o u l d a i m t o b e 3 -5 m u l t i p l e y e a r s i n l e n g t h t o e n a b l e t h e
n e c e s s a r y r u n w a y i n p l a n n i n g a n d e x e c u t i o n , a n a l o g o u s t o a
c o m m e r c i a l l e a s e p r o v i d i n g s u f f i c i e n t l e n g t h t o e n a b l e a b u s i n e s s t o
d e v e l o p a c u s t o m e r b a s e a n d g r o w r o o t s t o b e s u c c e s s f u l . T h e e c o n o m i c
m o d e l w o u l d b e t h a t t h e C C C O R E S J A A H W R H w o u l d p r o v i d e s p a c e f o r
t h e C B O s t o o p e r a t e p l u s a p o r t i o n o f s t a f f i n g b u d g e t i n t h e f o r m o f
m u l t i -y e a r b u d g e t g r a n t s . T h e C B O s w o u l d b e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r f u l f i l l i n g
t h e r e m a i n i n g s t a f f i n g b u d g e t r e q u i r e m e n t s , b u t t h e s p a c e p r o v i d e d b y
t h e c o u n t y e x p a n d s t h e f o o t p r i n t o f t h e C B O s o p e r a t i n g a n d a s a r e s u l t
e x p a n d s t h e p o p u l a t i o n s e r v e d .
D u e t o t h e l e g a l a n d r e g u l a t o r y r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r h o w a r a n g e o f
m e d i c a l s e r v i c e s c a n b e p r o v i d e d s a f e l y , t h i s p h a s e w i l l c o n t i n u e t o
d e l i v e r c e r t a i n m e d i c a l s e r v i c e s v i a t h e m o b i l e h e a l t h c l i n i c s o p e r a t e d
b y C C C D e p a r t m e n t o f P u b l i c H e a l t h , a n d e x p a n d t h r o u g h i n c r e a s e d
M o S o f f e r i n g s a t t h e d i s p e r s e d l o c a t i o n s a r o u n d t h e c o u n t y .
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F u n d i n g M o d e l – C o u n t y b u d g e t a l l o c a t i o n s f o r
g r o w t h s t a g e
T h e r e v e n u e m o d e l f o r p h a s e 2 s h o u l d a i m t o
i n c r e a s e t h e a n n u a l b u d g e t a l l o c a t i o n f r o m t h e
C C C O R E S J o f f i c e t o f u n d g r a n t s f o r P a r t n e r C B O .
S e r v i c e P r o v i d e r m o d e l
T h e p h a s e 2 s e r v i c e p r o v i d e r m o d e l w i l l l e v e r a g e
C B O s t o f i l l i n t h e g a p s b e t w e e n C o u n t y -p r o v i d e d
m e n t a l a n d m e d i c a l h e a l t h s e r v i c e s a n d
r e s o u r c e s w i t h c u l t u r a l l y c o m p e t e n t a n d f a m i l i a r
c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s . I t i s o u r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n
t h a t t h e C B O s a r e s e l e c t e d t h r o u g h a n
a p p l i c a t i o n p r o c e s s a n d a w a r d e d m u l t i -y e a r
c o n t r a c t s a s P a r t n e r o r g a n i z a t i o n s t o t h e
A A H W R H a n d a r e g r a n t e d t h e r i g h t t o d e l i v e r
s p e c i f i c p r o g r a m s f r o m t h e M o S a n d d e l i v e r
a g a i n s t t h e n e e d s o f t h e t a r g e t p o p u l a t i o n . I n
a d d i t i o n t o i n c r e a s e d c o u n t y i n v e s t m e n t , P h a s e 2
o f f e r s a s t r a t e g i c o p p o r t u n i t y t o e n g a g e
p h i l a n t h r o p i c p a r t n e r s t h r o u g h b u n d l e d
g r a n t m a k i n g t h a t s u p p o r t s C H W t r a i n i n g ,
c u l t u r a l l y r o o t e d m e n t a l h e a l t h s e r v i c e s , a n d
m o b i l e u n i t e x p a n s i o n . T h e s e s e r v i c e s g e n e r a t e
c r o s s -s e c t o r s a v i n g s a n d a l i g n w i t h e x i s t i n g s t a t e
h e a l t h e q u i t y r e f o r m s , m a k i n g t h e m i d e a l
c a n d i d a t e s f o r p h i l a n t h r o p i c c o -f u n d i n g .
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P h a s e 2 S t a f f O p e r a t i n g E x p e n s e s E s t i m a t e - $2 .0 2 M i l l i o n
P e r m a n e n t S t a f f S a l a r i e s :
E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r /P r o j e c t M a n a g e r (1 ): $1 2 0 ,0 0 01.
D e p u t y D i r e c t o r (O w n e r o f G e n e r a l C o m m u n i t y C o n s t i t u e n t G r o u p F &
H o l i s t i c a n d C u l t u r a l l y R e l e v a n t W e l l n e s s G r o u p G ) (1 ): $9 5 ,0 0 0
2 .
M e n t a l H e a l t h P r o f e s s i o n a l s (2 ): $1 6 0 ,0 0 03.
S u b s t a n c e A b u s e C o u n s e l o r s (2 ): $1 5 0 ,0 0 04.
R e e n t r y S u p p o r t S p e c i a l i s t s (2 ): $1 4 0 ,0 0 05.
Y o u t h S e r v i c e C o o r d i n a t o r s (2 ): $1 3 0 ,0 0 06.
Y o u t h P r o g r a m C o o r d i n a t o r s (1 ): $6 5 ,0 0 07.
A d m i n /S u p p o r t S t a f f (2 ): $1 0 0 ,0 0 08.
M o b i l e H e a l t h T e c h n i c i a n s (4 ): $2 4 0 ,0 0 09.
C o m m u n i t y E n g a g e m e n t M a n a g e r (2 ): $1 5 0 ,0 0 010.
C o n s t i t u e n t G r o u p A : F a m i l y w i t h Y o u n g C h i l d r e n P r o g r a m M a n a g e r (1 ):
$8 5 ,0 0 0
1 1 .
C o n s t i t u e n t G r o u p B : Y o u t h a n d A d o l e s c e n t s P r o g r a m M a n a g e r (1 ):
$8 5 ,0 0 0
1 2 .
P a r t -t i m e S t a f f f o r M o b i l e U n i t s a n d P o p -u p s :
P a r t -t i m e W e l l n e s s E d u c a t o r s (2 ): $6 0 ,0 0 0
P o p -u p E v e n t C o o r d i n a t o r s (2 ): $9 0 ,0 0 0
R e s o u r c e N a v i g a t o r (2 .5 ): $1 1 2 ,0 0 0
P h a s e 2 F i x e d O v e r h e a d E x p e n s e s E s t i m a t e - $0 .7 M i l l i o n
B u i l d i n g u s e e x p e n s e : ~$4 0 0 K (2 0 % o f P r o g r a m b u d g e t )
U t i l i t i e s a n d I n s u r a n c e : ~$3 0 0 K (1 5 % o f P r o g r a m b u d g e t )
P h a s e 2 C a p i t a l E x p e n s e s E s t i m a t e - $ 0 .0 2 M i l l i o n
I T E q u i p m e n t : ~$2 0 ,0 0 0
P r o g r a m s u p p l i e s : ~$2 0 ,0 0 0
T o t a l P h a s e 2 B u d g e t E s t i m a t e : $2 .7 4 M i l l i o n
2 0 7
P h a s e 3 : C e n t r a l i z e d H u b f o r C o m m u n i t y H e a l i n g a n d S u s t a i n a b i l i t y
P h a s e 3 i s t h e c u l m i n a t i o n o f t h e i n i t i a t i v e a n d a i m s t o a c h i e v e t h e
u l t i m a t e g o a l , w h i c h i s t o l a u n c h a n p h y s i c a l H u b f o r A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n
H o l i s t i c W e l l n e s s , a n d p r o v i d e t h e m y r i a d s e r v i c e s i n n e e d b y t h e t a r g e t
p o p u l a t i o n i n a s i n g l e l o c a t i o n t h a t i s d e s i g n e d f r o m t o p t o b o t t o m t o
s e r v e t h e n e e d s o f t h i s p o p u l a t i o n .
T h e C C C E H S D B u i l d i n g a t C a v a l l o P o i n t i s t h e r e c o m m e n d e d c o u n t y
a s s e t t o b e a l l o c a t e d f o r f u l l e n t i t l e m e n t b y t h e O R E S J A A H W R H . T h e
c o u n t y a s s e t i s ~4 0 ,0 0 0 s q u a r e f e e t , a n d w i l l b e f r e e a n d c l e a r f r o m b o n d s
i n J u n e 2 0 2 7 . T h e r e i s c u r r e n t l y ~$9 0 0 ,0 0 0 o f d e b t o n t h e b o o k s , b u t o n
s c h e d u l e f o r p a y -o f f b y J a n u a r y 2 0 2 8 . 1 Q 2 0 2 8 w o u l d b e t h e f i r s t
a v a i l a b i l i t y d a t e . T h e v a l u a t i o n a p p r a i s a l c o u l d o c c u r a t t h e o f 2 0 2 7 . T h i s
l o c a t i o n w a s s e l e c t e d o n t h e s h o r t -l i s t i n t h e r e p o r t p r e s e n t e d t o t h e
O R E S J S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e o n M o n d a y , N o v e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 2 4 .
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f u n d i n g s o u r c e s —i n c l u d i n g p h i l a n t h r o p i c a n d i n s u r a n c e r e i m b u r s e m e n t —
s u p p o r t s t h e p h a s e d t r a n s i t i o n t o a J o i n t P o w e r s A u t h o r i t y (J P A ). T h i s
g o v e r n a n c e s t r u c t u r e i s k e y t o e n s u r i n g c o m m u n i t y a c c o u n t a b i l i t y ,
f u n d i n g s t a b i l i t y , a n d s t r a t e g i c c o o r d i n a t i o n w i t h c o u n t y a n d s t a t e
i n i t i a t i v e s .
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T h e r e v e n u e m o d e l f o r t h i s p h a s e e x p a n d t o i n c l u d e f o u r s e p a r a t e
s o u r c e s o f r e v e n u e ,
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w h o s u b m i t a n a p p l i c a t i o n a n d a r e s e l e c t e d t o m e e t a s p e c i f i c n e e d
i n t h e M o S .
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c e r t i f i e d C a l i f o r n i a m e d i c a l p r o v i d e r s t h a t a r e g r a n t e d s p a c e t o
o p e r a t e w i t h i n t h e f a c i l i t y , e .g ., m e n t a l h e a l t h c o u n s e l o r s t h e r a p e u t i c
s e t t i n g s , m e d i c a l h e a l t h s c r e e n i n g s a n d s e r v i c e s i n m e d i c a l o f f i c e s ,
d e n t a l s e r v i c e s i n d e n t a l o f f i c e s .
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p o p u l a t i o n . T h i s r e v e n u e s o u r c e c a n o n l y b e a c h i e v e d i f t h e c o u n t y
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u p g r a d e s t o j u s t i f y t h e f e e f o r ‘r e n t i n g s p a c e ’.
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T h e H u b i s d e s i g n e d t o d e l i v e r h i g h -i m p a c t , c o m m u n i t y -r o o t e d c a r e
w h i l e p r o d u c i n g m e a s u r a b l e s y s t e m s a v i n g s . A c r o s s a l l p h a s e s , t h e
H u b ’s t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d , c u l t u r a l l y s p e c i f i c s e r v i c e s r e d u c e p u b l i c c o s t s
i n e m e r g e n c y h e a l t h c a r e , b e h a v i o r a l h e a l t h , h o u s i n g , m a t e r n a l c a r e , a n d
t h e y o u t h j u s t i c e s y s t e m . T h e e c o n o m i c s u s t a i n a b i l i t y o f t h e H u b r e s t s
o n t w o p i l l a r s : (1 ) r o b u s t R e t u r n o n I n v e s t m e n t (R O I ) t h r o u g h c o s t
a v o i d a n c e a n d c o m m u n i t y c a p a c i t y b u i l d i n g , a n d (2 ) d i v e r s i f i e d f u n d i n g
t h r o u g h b r a i d e d p u b l i c a n d p h i l a n t h r o p i c i n v e s t m e n t s .
R e t u r n o n I n v e s t m e n t (R O I ): C r o s s -S y s t e m C o s t S a v i n g s
T h e A A H W R H m o d e l h a s b e e n s t r u c t u r e d u s i n g a c o n s e r v a t i v e c o s t -p e r -
p e r s o n e s t i m a t e o f a p p r o x i m a t e l y $3 7 5 , w i t h P h a s e 1 c o s t s p r o j e c t e d a t
$4 7 8 p e r p a r t i c i p a n t a n d P h a s e 3 r e d u c i n g t o $3 0 1 –$3 6 1 a s s c a l e
e f f i c i e n c i e s i n c r e a s e . T h i s i s s u b s t a n t i a l l y l o w e r t h a n t r a d i t i o n a l p u b l i c
s y s t e m c o s t s f o r c r i s i s c a r e o r i n c a r c e r a t i o n .
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Impact Area ROI Metric Estimated Value Source
Emergency Care Avoided ER visit $1,400 per visit National average for
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Maternal Health
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patient $35,578 annually National Alliance to End
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involvement
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care costs $2,000–$4,000 per client
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p r e v e n t i o n m o d e l s . S e r v i c e s l i k e h e a l i n g c i r c l e s , C H W -l e d c a r e
c o o r d i n a t i o n , r e e n t r y s u p p o r t , a n d m a t e r n a l w e l l n e s s c a r e y i e l d n o t j u s t
i m p r o v e d o u t c o m e s , b u t q u a n t i f i a b l e r e d u c t i o n s i n p u b l i c e x p e n d i t u r e .
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B e h a v i o r a l H e a l t h : R e d u c e s p s y c h i a t r i c E R v i s i t s , e n h a n c e s
e m p l o y m e n t r e a d i n e s s , a n d m i t i g a t e s j u s t i c e s y s t e m e x p o s u r e .
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c o m p l i c a t i o n s , e s p e c i a l l y f o r B l a c k b i r t h i n g p e o p l e .
Y o u t h W e l l n e s s : R e d u c e s s c h o o l d i s c i p l i n e c o s t s , b o o s t s a t t e n d a n c e ,
a n d d i v e r t s y o u t h f r o m j u v e n i l e j u s t i c e s y s t e m s .
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v u l n e r a b l e f a m i l i e s .
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u n e m p l o y m e n t , a n d i n c r e a s e s p u b l i c s y s t e m t r u s t .
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f i n a n c i a l s t r a t e g y , d e m o n s t r a t i n g t o p u b l i c a g e n c i e s a n d p h i l a n t h r o p i c
p a r t n e r s t h e d o w n s t r e a m s a v i n g s t h a t r e s u l t f r o m u p s t r e a m i n v e s t m e n t
i n B l a c k w e l l n e s s .
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C l i n i c s
T o c o m p l e m e n t C o u n t y i n v e s t m e n t , t h e H u b h a s i d e n t i f i e d a b r o a d
l a n d s c a p e o f p h i l a n t h r o p i c o r g a n i z a t i o n s w i t h a l i g n m e n t t o h e a l t h
e q u i t y , r a c i a l j u s t i c e , m a t e r n a l h e a l t h , a n d s y s t e m s t r a n s f o r m a t i o n . T h i s
s t r a t e g y i s g r o u n d e d i n a r e v i e w o f I R S F o r m 9 9 0 s , a n n u a l r e p o r t s , a n d
p r o g r a m m a t i c f u n d i n g h i s t o r i e s o f c o m p a r a b l e c o m m u n i t y h e a l t h
o r g a n i z a t i o n s .
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T h e f o l l o w i n g f u n d e r s h a v e b e e n s e l e c t e d f o r t h e i r i n v e s t m e n t h i s t o r i e s
i n s i m i l a r m o d e l s o f c u l t u r a l l y s p e c i f i c c a r e , t r a u m a -i n f o r m e d
p r o g r a m m i n g , a n d c r o s s -s y s t e m w e l l n e s s s t r a t e g i e s :
2 1 1
The C a lif orn i a End owm e n t – Kn ow n for i n vestme nts in t raum a-
i nf orme d s ch oo ls, r ac i al heal i ng, an d struc t u r al hea l t h e qu i t y s t atew i de .
Bl u e S hield o f C al i fo r ni a Foun datio n – Stro n g tra ck r e co r d in Med i -C al
tran s f orm ation , C al A IM al ig n m e n t , a nd i n t e gra t ed c a re sy ste m s .
Ka i s e r P e r m anen t e Co mm u ni t y H e al t h – In ve sts in u p stream
i nterv en t i ons i n cl u di ng ho u s i n g s t a bilizatio n , CHW dev el op ment, an d
m ate rna l h e al t h.
C a lif orn ia Wel lness Fo u n da t i on – Sup p orts cul t ura ll y c ompetent ca r e ,
vio le nc e prev e n t i on, an d B l ac k -le d b e ha vi ora l he al t h eff orts.
Tip p i ng Po i nt C om m un i t y – F u n ds wr a pa r ou nd se rvic e s f or housin g -
u nsta b le p opul ati on s , em ph asiz i ng s ys t ems n av ig ati on and ree ntry .
Hel l m a n Fo un datio n – Ba y A re a fund e r su pp o rti ng Bla ck co mmu nity -
ba s e d h e al t h in fra s t r u cture a nd t r aum a h e al in g .
Ak o na di F ound ati on – Fo cuses o n B la ck freedo m and h e a ling j u s t i ce,
pa r t i cula r ly th r ough ar t s , o r gan i zin g , a nd hea l t h i n t e r se ctio ns.
C han Zuc ke rberg I niti ativ e (C ZI) – I ntegr a t e s ra ci al e qui t y , h ou si ng , an d
h e a lth sy s t e m s t ran s f o rm ati on w ith d e ep Ba y A r e a p r e s e n c e.
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i nf r astr uc t u r e f or he al t h d e livery.
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pro gra mm i ng a nd cul t u r all y r e s pon s i ve b ehav i ora l h e a lth .
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ro o t e d care mo dels fo r BI P O C p opul a t i on s .
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h e a ling i nte gra t i n g a nc es t r al p rac t i ces with publ i c he al t h l og ic .
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c ul t u r al l y s pec ific wel lnes s , o ffe ri ng a p a r al lel fund i ng s t r ategy .
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s c a l e s y s t e m s t r a n s f o r m a t i o n f u n d i n g t h r o u g h H R S A a n d M e d i -C a l .
S T R O N G F u n d e r s F o r u m – A c o l l a b o r a t i v e o f p h i l a n t h r o p i c i n s t i t u t i o n s
i n t h e B a y A r e a c o m m i t t e d t o f u n d i n g e q u i t y -c e n t e r e d p u b l i c s y s t e m s
r e f o r m a n d c o m m u n i t y -l e d t r a n s f o r m a t i o n . T h e F o r u m h a s r e c e n t l y
f o c u s e d o n t h e c r e a t i o n o f s h a r e d n o n p r o f i t s p a c e s i n E a s t C o n t r a
C o s t a C o u n t y t o a d d r e s s s p a c e c o n s t r a i n t s , p r o m o t e l o n g -t e r m
s t a b i l i t y , a n d f o s t e r c o l l a b o r a t i o n a m o n g f r o n t l i n e s e r v i c e
o r g a n i z a t i o n s . A 2 0 2 4 s u r v e y o f l o c a l n o n p r o f i t s f o u n d s t r o n g i n t e r e s t
i n s h a r e d s a t e l l i t e h u b s , m e e t i n g r o o m s , a n d f a m i l y -c e n t e r e d w e l l n e s s
s p a c e s . T o p p r i o r i t i e s i n c l u d e d a f f o r d a b l e s p a c e , l o n g -t e r m l e a s e s t o
c o u n t e r d i s p l a c e m e n t , a n d i n f r a s t r u c t u r e f o r c o l l e c t i v e p r o g r a m m i n g ,
t r a i n i n g , a n d c a s e m a n a g e m e n t . T h e S T R O N G F u n d e r s F o r u m 's
c o n v e n i n g m o d e l , r o o t e d i n p e e r l e a r n i n g a n d c r o s s -f u n d e r s t r a t e g y ,
a l i g n s w i t h A A H W R H ’s v i s i o n f o r s u b r e g i o n a l s a t e l l i t e s i t e s a n d
c o l l e c t i v e i n f r a s t r u c t u r e f o r w e l l n e s s a n d h e a l i n g .
L e s h e r F o u n d a t i o n – T h e L e s h e r F o u n d a t i o n h a s s u p p o r t e d i n i t i a t i v e s
t h a t e x p a n d a c c e s s t o a r t s , e d u c a t i o n , a n d w e l l n e s s a c r o s s C o n t r a
C o s t a C o u n t y . T h e F o u n d a t i o n h a s d e m o n s t r a t e d s t r o n g i n t e r e s t i n
r e g i o n a l i n f r a s t r u c t u r e t h a t e n a b l e s n o n p r o f i t s t o s c a l e t h e i r i m p a c t .
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f a c i l i t y s o l u t i o n s p o s i t i o n s i t a s a p o t e n t i a l f u n d i n g p a r t n e r f o r t h e
c a p i t a l a n d o p e r a t i o n a l p h a s e s o f A A H W R H , p a r t i c u l a r l y i n E a s t
C o u n t y .
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F E A S I B I L I T Y S T U D Y F O R T H E
A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N
H O L I S T I C W E L L N E S S A N D
R E S O U R C E H U B (A A H W R H )
I N C O N T R A C O S T A C O U N T Y
P R E P A R E D F O R :
C O N T R A C O S T A C O U N T Y O F F I C E O F R A C I A L
E Q U I T Y A N D S O C I A L J U S T I C E (O R E S J )
P R E P A R E D B Y : C E R E S P O L I C Y R E S E A R C H
BUILT BY US: LAUNCHING THE
AFRICAN AMERICAN HOLISTIC
WELLNESS & RESOURCE HUB
Dr. Kerby Lynch · Dr. Angela Irvine · Aisha Canfield, MPP ·
Ryan Drake-Lee, MBA Randi Dean, MPA · Dr. Tonia Lediju
April 15,2025
WELCOME & FRAMING
•Today we are not just presenting a report—we’re activating a model co-
designed by the community to address decades of systemic harm. This is a
roadmap grounded in Black wisdom, collective care, and shared responsibility.
DEDICATION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
•We dedicate this work to Black Contra Costa residents who have endured
systemic violence, demanded better, and are building liberation—together.
INSPIRED BY ORESJ’S PRINCIPLES
•We center:
o Community-led solutions
o Healing over punishment
o Culturally grounded services
o Accountability and equity at every level
•This initiative reflects ORESJ’s legacy of radical listening, innovation, and repair.
BACKGROUND & COMMUNITY
MANDATE
•BOS authorized ORESJ in 2023 to study a wellness model for Black
residents after community demand for healing resources emerge.
•4,000+ surveys, 16+ listening sessions, and 12 stakeholder interviews
•13-member Steering Committee led the process
•District-level analysis and priority setting
•Disparities are deepest in Districts 1 (Richmond) and 3 (Antioch)—over
60% of Black residents live here.
•This is a solution rooted in Black community wisdom, and designed to build
what hasn't existed: coordinated, trusted, culturally grounded care.
WHAT WE HEARD
•Services feel untrustworthy or unsafe
•Systems are hard to navigate or avoidant
•Black-led spaces are rare or underfunded
•Wellness = health, housing, income, and belonging
•“We need preventative care, not just the ER when it’s too late.”
•“We don’t need more services—we need coordination and trust.”
WHY WE NEED THE HUB
•A public space for Black wellness
•Not a duplicate—this coordinates what’s missing
•Black residents reported harm from existing systems: anti-Black
environments, poor service coordination, distrust.
•Core gaps:
o Culturally rooted mental health services
o Housing navigation & rental aid
o Economic stability & workforce access
o Spaces for healing & belonging
•These aren’t “extra” services—they’re survival tools.
THE AAHWRH MODEL
•Three Core Service Areas:
1.Holistic Health & Healing (mental health, trauma care, maternal support)
2.Housing & Economic Stability (navigation, rental aid, workforce reentry)
3.Cultural & Community Wellness (healing circles, arts, youth/elder care)
•Three-Phase Rollout:
•Phase 1:Mobile response teams (health, housing, workforce) + site
activations
•Phase 2:Satellite centers in priority districts
•Phase 3:Permanent facility in East County (e.g., 1650 Cavallo Rd, Antioch)
GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY
PLAN
Action Item 1:✔Transition Steering →Oversight Committee
•13-member, district-representative, Black-led.
•Oversees implementation, hiring, equity tracking.
•Reports quarterly to ORESJ.
Action Item 2:✔Recruit an Executive Director within 90 Days
•Will lead:
o Onboarding service providers
o Partner alignment
o Compliance, staffing, and communications
GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY
PLAN
Ac#on Item 3:✔Designate ORESJ as Interim Fiscal Holder of $7.5M
•Un#l a JPA or hybrid structure is formed
•Can contract immediately for:
o Mobile wellness teams
o Subregional coordina#on
o Evalua#on & technical assistance
Ac#on Item 4:✔Explore Jurisdic#onal Partnerships
•Priori#ze District 3 and 5 for immediate deployment
•City of An#och iden#fied as poten#al inaugural partner
IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE
LONG -TERM VISION
•Year 1:
o Transition Steering Committee to Oversight Body
o Sign MOU with Partners
o Launch mobile services and RFP process
•Staffing:
o Executive Director, Evaluation Coordinator, Cultural Program Manager, etc.
•Governance Structure:
o Start with ORESJ + Oversight
o Explore JPA or hybrid model based on trust, confirmed investments and outcomes
•Sustainability:
o Leverage county funds + philanthropy + anchor institutions
o Build workforce pipelines (e.g. UCSF, 4CD) and long-term infrastructure
•Accountability:
o Track progress through community-led evaluation
o Public dashboards and reporting
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
•Approve governance transition
•Authorize ED hiring within 90 days
•Allocate $7.5M to ORESJ as fiscal lead
•Authorize jurisdictional partnerships and mobile activation
•Start service deployment through contracts
CLOSING
•We believe Black wellness matters. We believe community-led design can work. And
we believe now is the time.
View the live map here: /nyurl.com/ROMOCERESHUBMAP
Why This Hub is Needed: Historical Context
of Systemic Inequi=es in Contra Costa
🔹Now More Than Ever, The Hub is Essen4al 🔹
A Black-led, community-centered response is the
strongest defense against systemic instability.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CONTRA COSTA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Dr. Kerby Lynch, Director of Research and Facilitation, Ceres Policy Research
Date: April 7, 2025
Subject: Leveraging GIS to Advance Place-Based Planning for Black Wellness in Contra Costa
County
Overview
As part of the African American HolisUc Wellness & Resource Hub (AAHWRH) iniUaUve, Ceres
Policy Research partnered with RomoGIS to develop an interacUve map that applies a place-
based approach to racial equity, service planning, and wellness infrastructure in Contra Costa
County. This tool helps visualize the geographic distribuUon of Black residents alongside key
health access indicators, using 2023 ACS 5-Year EsUmates and County Health Center data.
View the live map here: TINYURL.COM/ROMOCERESHUBMAP
h"ps://romogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0811e7388151446fa9212a00313cc0cf
Purpose of the Map
This tool uses place-based data to support more informed decisions about where and how to
invest in Black wellness infrastructure across Contra Costa County. It provides users—whether
planners, community members, or County departments—with an interactive way to:
• Identify concentrations of Black residents by census tract
• View County Health Centers (red dots) and their surrounding one- and three-mile service
areas
• Explore key indicators related to health equity and economic stress, including:
o Percentage of residents without health insurance
o Percentage of households spending 30% or more of income on rent or mortgage
o Percentage of residents without a high school diploma
o Median household income
Using the map’s layer toggle feature, users can switch between data sets to understand patterns
of disparity and target outreach, mobile services, and funding more effectively.
Strategic Use
This tool supports efforts to:
• Mobile Hub Planning – Identify high-need areas for pop-ups and outreach teams
• Phase 1–3 Deployment Strategy – Align services with locations where community needs
are most concentrated
• Funding Justification – Provide visual data to support grant applications and resource
allocation
• Community Education – Communicate patterns of disparity in public meetings, town
halls, and outreach materials
The map is publicly accessible and interactive. Users can toggle between layers using the widget
tool, with only one data layer displayed at a time for clarity. The default view highlights the
percentage of Black residents without health insurance—aligned with AAHWRH’s focus on health
access. Other layers include education levels, rent burden, and income, which offer a deeper
look at structural inequities.
This mapping tool helps identify where resources are most needed and where investments can
make the greatest impact. It supports planning efforts by making visible the geographic
distribution of Black residents and the overlapping barriers they face—such as unaffordable
housing, lack of coverage, and income inequality. It also provides a clear framework for
deploying mobile services, locating satellite hubs, and advocating for place-based policy
solutions that respond to real community conditions.
About RomoGIS
RomoGIS uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to promote social change and community
transformation. Through their GIS for Good initiative, they are building the next generation of
geospatial equity leaders and supporting equity-focused partnerships across sectors.
• Website: www.romogis.com
• Email: contact@romogis.com
Data Sources
• Health Center Locations: https://www.cchealth.org/get-care/healthcare-
locations/health-centers
• Demographic Layers: 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Contra Costa Demographic & Health Locations
Esri, NASA, NGA, USGS, Sources: Esri, TomTom,
Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, (c) OpenStreetMap
contributors, and the GIS User Community
Percent of Population No Health Coverage
0 – 2.6
> 2.6 – 6.4
> 6.4 – 11.9
> 11.9 – 20.7
1 - 3 Mile Buffer Ring
1
3
Contra Costa Health Locations
4/7/2025, 10:38:30 PM
0 5.5 112.75 mi
0 9 184.5 km
1:288,895
California State Parks, Esri, TomTom, Garmin, SafeGraph, GeoTechnologies, Inc, METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS, USDA, USFWS | Esri, NASA, NGA, USGS |
From: Kerby Lynch >
Date: April 15, 2025 at 8:39:23 AM PDT
Subject: Follow-Up: Key Clarifications on Governance, Metrics & Scope of AAHWRH
Proposal
Dear Supervisors,
Thank you again for taking the time to meet with me over the past few days. I
appreciate your questions, candor, and concerns — and I wanted to follow up
with some clarifications and context, particularly around governance,
accountability, and the scope of the African American Holistic Wellness &
Resource Hub (AAHWRH).
Governance Was a Later-Stage Deliverable
The question of governance arose at the direction of the Equity Committee in
March. Prior to that, our scope focused on assessing need, feasibility, and
implementation pathways. Following your guidance, we developed a
comparative governance analysis and stakeholder-informed hybrid model that
reflects both County structure and community values. The model includes:
• Transitional Oversight Committee of community and County reps
• County department alignment under ORSJ coordination
• Clear accountability tied to performance and equity metrics
Annual Service Targets by District
During our discussions, several of you raised the important question: What
does success look like? Appendix C of the report outlines a full set of Health
Equity Indicators, rooted in the levels of systemic disparity currently
experienced by Black residents in Contra Costa County. To begin to address
that disparity at scale, we calculated the annual service targets needed to
reach the most impacted population across each district. These targets reflect
the level of response necessary to meet the depth of need — not current
service levels. In fact, it's likely that current departmental reach is significantly
below these targets. That’s why a baseline assessment of current utilization,
enrollment, and staffing capacity will be a critical next step in implementation
planning. These numbers are not aspirational — they’re proportional to need.
And they offer a way to track whether County investment is matching County
data.
District % Black Pop.Est. Annual Target
District 1 33.6%4,030 residents
District % Black Pop. Est. Annual Target
District 3 28.3% 3,396 residents
District 5 27.1% 3,252 residents
District 4 7.0% 840 residents
District 2 3.9% 468 residents
Service design reflects regional needs: a full-service Hub in West County,
mobile/pop-up services in East County, and rotating activations in Central and
South.
Clarifying Scope: What the Hub Is and Is Not
To address recent comparisons, here’s how the AAHWRH differs from other
County-aligned service models:
Feature
Family
Justice
Center
Library Foundation
of CA (No
information on
county foundation,
because it was
la Raza
AAHWRH
(Proposed)
Core Mission support
Library support &
innovation
Latinx
community
healing
Governance County-led
(DA)
Independent
501(c)(3)
FQHC
nonprofit
County-
enabled,
community-
~$1.6M ~$2.3M $183M+ $7.5M Phase 1;
scalable
Staff ~12 ~8 1,000+ Phase 1: ~20;
scaling to 50+
Services Navigation,
DV, legal
Technical
assistance
Primary
care, mental
health,
housing,
reentry, youth,
Community
Governance No No Yes
Yes — via
Steering
Committee &
Feature
Family
Justice
Center
Library Foundation
of CA (No
information on
county foundation,
because it was
la Raza
AAHWRH
(Proposed)
Service
Reach 3 sites Statewide network 250K+
annually
12K+ Black
residents
across 5
Cultural Lens Survivor-
centered Public access Latinx-rooted trauma-
Delivery
Model Static Grant distribution Fixed
facilities
Mobile +
Satellite +
The AAHWRH is not a duplicative nonprofit, nor a standalone County
program. It’s a scalable, community-informed infrastructure plan — designed
to bring urgency and alignment to longstanding racial disparities, through
measurable outcomes and integrated delivery. The Family Justice Center and
Contra Costa Library Foundation are standard 501c3, however they still need
signingicant management support as well and strategic direction from the
Board.
I welcome any further questions and am happy to provide language for
motions or oversight structures if that would be helpful ahead for today.
Thank you again for your time and consideration.
In partnership,
Dr. Kerby Lynch
Lead Project Manager
African American Holistic Wellness & Resource Hub
From: STRONG Fund <strongfundercollaborative@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 12:49 PM
To: Clerk of the Board <ClerkOfTheBoard@cob.cccounty.us>; Supervisor John_Gioia
<John_Gioia@bos.cccounty.us>; Supervisor Candace Andersen <SupervisorAndersen@bos.cccounty.us>;
Supervisor_Burgis <Supervisor_Burgis@bos.cccounty.us>; Supervisor Carlson
<supervisorcarlson@bos.cccounty.us>; district5@bos.cccounty.us
Cc: larteaga@yhsodafoundation.org; Allison.Magee@zff.org; Bjohns@sff.org; Marlon Cuellar
<mcuellar@calendow.org>; melodyhoweweintraub@gmail.com; Malcolm Penton
<malcolm@magiccabinet.org>; Tiffany Johnson <tiffany@magiccabinet.org>; amcdonald@eastbaycf.org;
zbrewer@eastbaycf.org; Julius Hampton <jhampton@eastbaycf.org>; jamie.elmasu@johnmuirhealth.com;
Jelissa.Parham@johnmuirhealth.com
Subject: African American Holistic Wellness & Resource Hub
Dear Contra Costa Board of Supervisors,
We, the members of the East Contra Costa STRONG Funders’ Collaborative (STRONG)
applaud your leadership and commitment to the community-designed development of the
historic African American Holistic Wellness & Resource Hub (AAHWRH) in Contra Costa
County.
The East Contra Costa STRONG Funders’ Collaborative is a pooled fund of ten
foundations dedicated to increasing racial equity and economic justice in East Contra
Costa County. Since its launch in 2015, STRONG has funded capacity building for
nonprofit leaders and leadership development for leaders of color; the establishment of a
nonprofit network; the expansion of community media; and important research and
information to catalyze action. Through a community-advised grantmaking process and a
partnership with the Daniel E. Koshland Civic Unity Awards Program (Koshland Program),
STRONG is also investing in leaders and organizations across East Contra Costa County.
The AAHWRH implementation plan’s short-term solutions and long-term strategy, informed
by deep research and frontline realities, responds to the needs expressed in STRONG’s
community-centered learning and evaluation process. This historic commitment by the
County complements the STRONG Fund and our individual foundations’ efforts to advance
racial equity in Contra Costa County.
As funders invested in East Contra Costa County for the long term, we are grateful for the
community’s efforts to co-create a hub that brings together a powerful mix of services,
spaces, and supports that reflect the lived realities of Black residents in Contra Costa
County. We look forward to celebrating the Board of Supervisors’ vote to implement this
plan.
We remain committed to partnering with community and County leaders to identify new
and increased public and philanthropic funding to increase racial equity and economic
justice in East Contra Costa County and support a thriving, safe, and welcoming Contra
Costa County.
STRONG's Steering Committee Members:
Allison Magee, Zellerbach Family Foundation
Autumn McDonald, East Bay Community Foundation
Brandon Johns, The San Francisco Foundation
Devorah Levine, Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation
Jamie El Masu, John Muir Community Health Improvement
Jelissa Parnham, John Muir Community Health Fund
Luis Arteaga, Y&H Soda Foundation
Marlon Cuellar, The California Endowment
Melody Howe Weintraub, Justice Justice Fund
Tiffany Johnson & Malcolm Penton, Magic Cabinet Foundation
East Contra Costa STRONG Funder Collaborative
The East Contra Costa STRONG Collaborative Fund members include East Bay Community
Foundation, John Muir Community Health Improvement, John Muir Community Health
Fund, Justice Justice Fund, Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation, Magic Cabinet, San
Francisco Foundation, The California Endowment, Y & H Soda Fund and Zellerbach Family
Foundation.
1025 ESCOBAR STREET
MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1351 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/31/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a month-to-month
hangar rental agreement with Stephen Tatom, for a north-facing T-hangar at Buchanan Field Airport
effective April 1, 2025, in the monthly amount of $394, Pacheco area (100% Airport Enterprise Fund).
Attachments:1. Hangar Rental Agmt pg 4-5_ CCR D-05_Stephen Tatom
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Greg Baer, Director of Airports
Report Title:Approve and Authorize the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a hangar rental
agreement at Buchanan Field Airport.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a month-to-month hangar rental
agreement with Stephen Tatom, for a north-facing T-hangar at Buchanan Field Airport effective April 1, 2025,
in the monthly amount of $394, Pacheco area (100% Airport Enterprise Fund).
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Airport Enterprise Fund will receive $4,728, annually.
BACKGROUND:
On November 14, 2006, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the form of the T-Hangar and
Shade Hangar Rental Agreement for use with renting the County's t-hangars, shade hangars, medium hangars,
and executive hangars at Buchanan Field Airport.
On February 23, 2007, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the new Large Hangar Rental
Agreement for use with the large East Ramp Hangars.
On January 16, 2009, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the T-Hangar and
Shade Hangar Rental Agreement and the Large Hangar Rental Agreement (combined "Hangar Rental
Agreements"). The Hangar Rental Agreements are the current forms in use for rental of all the County hangars
at Buchanan Field Airport.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1352 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/31/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a month-to-month shade
hangar rental agreement with Daniel Gene Sims, for a south-facing shade hangar at Buchanan Field
Airport effective April 1, 2025, in the monthly amount of $149, Pacheco area. (100% Airport Enterprise
Fund)
Attachments:1. Shade Hangar Rental Agreement pg 4-5_CCR B-13 Daniel Gene Sims
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Greg Baer, Director of Airports
Report Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a hangar rental
agreement at Buchanan Field Airport
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute a month-to-month shade hangar
rental agreement with Daniel Gene Sims, for a south-facing shade hangar at Buchanan Field Airport effective
April 1, 2025, in the monthly amount of $149, Pacheco area (District IV).
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Airport Enterprise Fund will receive $1,788 annually.
BACKGROUND:
On November 14, 2006, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the form of the T-Hangar and
Shade Hangar Rental Agreement for use with renting the County's t-hangars, shade hangars, medium hangars,
and executive hangars at Buchanan Field Airport.
On February 23, 2007, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the new Large Hangar Rental
Agreement for use with the large East Ramp Hangars.
On January 16, 2009, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the T-Hangar and
Shade Hangar Rental Agreement and the Large Hangar Rental Agreement (combined "Hangar Rental
Agreements"). The Hangar Rental Agreements are the current forms in use for rental of all the County hangars
at Buchanan Field Airport.
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Revised T-HANGAR AND SHADE HANGAR AGREEMENT
2/3/2009
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY - BUCHANAN FIELD AIRPORT
T-HANGAR AND SHADE HANGAR RENTAL AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES: April 1, 2025, (“Effective Date”), the COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a
political subdivision of the State of California ("Airport"), and Daniel Gene Sims
("Renter"), hereby mutually agree and promise as follows:
2. RENTER AND AIRCRAFT INFORMATION: Simultaneous with the execution of this
T-Hangar and Shade Hangar Rental Agreement (“Rental Agreement”) by Renter,
Renter shall complete the Renter and Aircraft Information Form. A completed copy
of the Renter and Aircraft Information Form is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and
incorporated herein. Renter must also provide to Airport at that time, for inspection
and copying, (1) the original current Aircraft Registration or, if the aircraft described
in Exhibit A is under construction, the plans for and proof of ownership of such
aircraft; and (2) the insurance information required by Section 16 below.
3. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Rental Agreement is to provide for the rental of a T-
Hangar or Shade Hangar space at the Contra Costa County - Buchanan Field
Airport for the storage of the aircraft described in the Renter and Aircraft Information
Form (“Renter’s Aircraft”).
4. PREMISES: For and in consideration of the rents and faithful performance by Renter
of the terms and conditions set forth herein, Airport hereby rents to Renter and
Renter hereby rents from Airport that T-Hangar or Shade Hangar shown as # B-13
on the T-Hangar and Shade Hangar Site Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit B and
incorporated herein. This T-Hangar or Shade Hangar is part of the T-Hangar and
Shade Hangar Site (“T-Hangar Site”) and shall hereinafter be described as the "T-
Hangar.”
Renter has inspected the T-Hangar and hereby accepts the T-Hangar in its present
condition, as is, without any obligation on the part of Airport to make any alterations,
improvements, or repairs in or about the T-Hangar.
5. USE: The T-Hangar shall be used exclusively by Renter for the storage of Renter’s
Aircraft. In addition to the storage of Renter’s Aircraft, Renter may use the T-Hangar
for (1) the homebuilding, restoration and/or maintenance of Renter’s Aircraft,
provided that such homebuilding, restoration and/or maintenance is performed by
Renter only and in conformance with all applicable statutes, ordinances, resolutions,
regulations, orders, circulars (including but not limited to FAA Advisory Circular 20-
27) and policies now in existence or adopted from time to time by the United States,
the State of California, the County of Contra Costa and other government agencies
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2/3/2009
with jurisdiction over Buchanan Field Airport; and/or (2) the storage of and materials
directly related to the storage, construction of homebuilt planes homebuilding,
restoration, and/or maintenance of Renter’s Aircraft. The T-Hangar shall not be
used for any purpose not expressly set forth in this Section 5. Use.
The use of all or a portion of the T-Hangar for the storage of aircraft not owned or
leased by Renter is prohibited. ("Aircraft not owned or leased by Renter” means any
aircraft in which Renter does not have an ownership interest or which is not directly
leased to Renter). Renter shall present proof of said ownership interest or lease to
Airport upon request in addition to that information provided in Exhibit A.
If Renter’s Aircraft is or becomes non-operational, it may be stored in the T-Hangar
only if it is being homebuilt or restored by Renter. Prior to the commencement of
any such homebuilding or restoration, Renter shall provide to Airport (1) a copy of
the purchase agreement or (2) a valid federal registration number. If Renter’s
Aircraft is not registered as of the Effective Date, upon completion of construction,
Renter shall register and apply for an airworthiness certificate for Renter’s Aircraft in
accordance with all applicable federal statutes and regulations and provide the
original registration and certification to Airport, for inspection and copying,
immediately upon receipt by Renter. On or before January 1 of each year, if the
homebuilding or restoration has not been completed, Renter shall provide a written
annual report to the Director of Airports that details the homebuilding or restoration
activity performed, work still required to be completed and an estimate of time of
completion.
6. TERM: This Rental Agreement shall be from month to month commencing April 1,
2025, and shall continue until terminated. This Rental Agreement may be
terminated by any party upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
7. RENT:
A. Monthly Rent and Additional Rent. Renter shall pay $ 149.00 in rent per
month (“Monthly Rent”) due and payable in advance on the first day of each
calendar month, beginning on the commencement date of this Rental
Agreement. Unless directed to do otherwise by Airport, Renter shall pay rent
only in cash or by personal check, certified check, or money order. If the term
of this Rental Agreement begins on a day other than the first day of the
month, the Monthly Rent stated above for the first month shall be prorated
based on a thirty-day month and shall be due and payable at the time the
Renter signs this Rental Agreement.
The Monthly Rent shall be adjusted annually by the change in Consumer
Price Index (“CPI”), as defined hereinbelow, for the latest one year period
ending December 31 of each year. CPI, as used herein, shall mean the
Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers, All Items, for the San
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File #: Version:125-1353 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/1/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County
a second amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement between the County and FSRE
Industrial Concord, LLC dated May 7, 2019, to extend its term for one year, with two optional six-
month renewal periods, for property development services at the Buchanan Field Airport, Pacheco
area. (100% Airport Enterprise Fund)
Attachments:1. FSRE - ENRA Second Amendment.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Greg Baer, Director of Airports
Report Title:Second Amendment to Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with FSRE Industrial Concord,
LLC
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County a
second amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement between the County and FSRE Industrial
Concord, LLC dated May 7, 2019, to extend its term for one year, with two optional six-month renewal periods.
(District IV)
FISCAL IMPACT:
If the property is leased as a result of the ENRA, the Airport Enterprise Fund will realize lease and other
revenues and the County General Fund will receive sales tax and other revenues.
BACKGROUND:
On November 13, 2018, the Board authorized the Director of Airports to negotiate a long-term ground lease
and development terms with a developer for a vacant 17-acre site at the Buchanan Field Airport. The property is
located on the west side of the Airport, generally between Marsh Drive and Sally Ride Drive. The Montecito
Development Company (Montecito) was the only developer to submit an offer in response to the County’s
solicitation for competitive interest in the site.
On May 7, 2019, the Board authorized the Director of Airports to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Rights
Agreement (ENRA) with Montecito so they could actively market the property to identify a tenant. Further, it
also enabled the County and Montecito to feel confident in proceeding with the requisite entitlement processes,
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including the environmental reviews for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The Developer has been diligently pursuing the development of the property with the intent to obtain land use
entitlements. Montecito continues to work with County staff and its consultants to complete the project’s CEQA
Environmental Impact Report. As a result of complex engineering associated with the site’s stormwater
drainage, along with longer than anticipated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) timelines, the development
process is going beyond the term of the ENRA’s first amendment, set to expire on April 17, 2025. To that end,
the County and Developer again desire to amend the ENRA to extend its term, to permit Developer the time to
complete the entitlement process and associated environmental reviews.
Development of this 17-acre vacant parcel would expand economic development activity at the Buchanan Field
Airport and lead to increased revenues to the Airport Enterprise Fund and added local jobs.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Allowing the ENRA to expire could negatively impact the development and marketing of the property.
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO
EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING RIGHTS AGREEMENT
17-ACRE PARCEL AT BUCHANAN FIELD AIRPORT
This first amendment is dated as of April 15, 2025, and is between Contra Costa County,
a political subdivision of the State of California (the “County”) and FSRE Industrial Concord,
LLC, a Georgia limited liability company (“Developer”).
RECITALS
A. The County and Developer are parties to an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement
dated May 7, 2019 (the “ENRA”). Pursuant to the ENRA, Developer is negotiating a
long-term lease and development terms with the County for approximately 17 acres of
land at Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, California.
B. Developer became the “Developer” under the ENRA as a result of (i) the original
developer, Montecito Development Company, LLC (“Montecito”) forming FSRE
Industrial Concord, LLC, as a separate limited liability company with an investor, and (ii)
the County consenting to the assignment of Montecito’s rights under the ENRA to
Developer, pursuant to a consent to assignment dated June 8, 2021.
C. Developer has been diligently pursuing the development of the Property by endeavoring
to obtain land use entitlements and the preparation of an environmental impact report. As
a result of complex engineering associated with the site’s stormwater drainage, along
with longer than anticipated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) timelines, the
development process is taking longer than expected. To that end, the County and
Developer desire to amend the ENRA to extend its term, to permit Developer the time to
complete the entitlement process and associated environmental reviews.
The parties therefore agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Definitions. All terms used but not defined in this amendment have the meanings ascribed to
them in the ENRA, including the definition of the Effective Date, which continues to mean
May 7, 2019.
2. Term. Section 2 of the ENRA is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
2. Term. Unless terminated in accordance with this Agreement, the term of this Agreement
is comprised of (i) an initial period of 12 months, beginning on the Effective Date, and
(ii) if agreed to by the parties in writing, two six-month renewal periods. The County’s
Director of Airports (the “Director”) will make the determination for the County with
respect to whether the term will be extended through any renewal period. The Director’s
decision will be based on his reasonable judgment as to whether sufficient progress has
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been made toward a mutually acceptable lease to merit further negotiations. Nothing in
this Agreement obligates either party to agree to an extension.
3. Notices. Section 12 of the ENRA is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
12. Notices. Any notices required or permitted under this Agreement (other than day to day
routine communications) must be in writing and sent by overnight or personal delivery
with delivery receipt. Such notices are to be sent to the address listed below:
County: Director of Airports
Contra Costa County
181 John Glenn Drive, Suite 100
Concord, CA 94520
Developer: FSRE Industrial Concord
Attn: Bruce Lake Goodman, President
1180 W. Peachtree St NW, Suite 1900
Atlanta, GA 30309
Blake.goodman@fourstonesgrp.com
With a copy to:
Montecito Development Company, LLC
Attn: Karl Higgins, President
3494 Camino Tassajara, #229
Danville, CA 94506
At any time, either party may designate in writing a substitute address for an address set
forth above and thereafter notices are to be directed to such substituted address. Notices
will be deemed received as follows: on the date shown on the delivery receipt as the date
of delivery, the date delivery was refused, or the date the item was returned as
undeliverable. If the date on the delivery receipt is not a business day, notice will be
deemed received on the following business day.
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4. All other terms of the ENRA remain unchanged.
The parties are signing this first amendment as of the date set forth in the introductory
paragraph.
Contra Costa County, a political subdivision
of the State of California
By: _____________________________
Greg Baer, Director of Airports
FSRE INDUSTRIAL CONCORD, LLC, a
Georgia Limited Liability Company
By: _____________________________
Bruce Lake Goodman, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM
THOMAS L. GEIGER, COUNTY COUNSEL
By: ______________________________
Kathleen M. Andrus
Deputy County Counsel
Signature Page to
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File #: Version:125-1354 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/2/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute a contract with
Celtic Dog Kennels in an amount not to exceed $24,000 for dog boarding services for the Agriculture
Dog Team Program for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (100% State)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Matt Slattengren, Ag Commissioner/Weights & Measures Director
Report Title:Contract with Celtic Kennels for Dog Boarding
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute a contract with Celtic
Dog Kennels in an amount not to exceed $24,000 for dog boarding services for the Agriculture Dog Team
Program for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
California State Department of Food and Agriculture Agreement #24-0314 provides reimbursement for the
Agriculture Department for kenneling and canine expenses. There is no County match of funds. 100% State
funds.
BACKGROUND:
On September 24, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved the Agricultural Commissioner to execute a
contract with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to reimburse the County up to $271,037.23 to
expand the County’s Agriculture Dog Team for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The State’s
agreement #24-0314 includes reimbursement for canine kenneling and expenses up to $30,000.
Celtic Kennels has provided dog kenneling for the Department’s Agriculture Dog Team Program since 2020.
This renewal contract provides continuity of services for the Department. The contract contains indemnification
and a hold-harmless provision to protect the County against potential liabilities for use of this site, which was
approved by County Counsel. The contract development process required extended review between the County
and the vendor, which is why Board approval is being sought after the contract effective date.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve this contract will result in loss of required kenneling services and potential loss of the canine
contract of $271,037.23 for the Agriculture Department and breach of Agreement #24-0314 with the State.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1355 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/3/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ACCEPT Board members meeting report for March 2025.
Attachments:1. District IV 3-2025 report.pdf, 2. District III 3-2025 report.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Monica Nino, County Administrator
Report Title:Accept Board members meeting report for March 2025
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ACCEPT Board members meeting report for March 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code section 53232.3(d) requires that members of legislative bodies report on meetings attended
for which there has been expense reimbursement (mileage, meals, lodging, etcetera). The attached reports were
submitted by the Board of Supervisors members in satisfaction of this requirement. District I, II, and V have
nothing to report.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Board of Supervisors will not be in compliance with Government Code 53232.3(d).
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Date Meeting Name Location
3/1-3/5 National Association of Counties Washington D.C
6-Mar Contra Costa Animal Services Martinez
11-Mar Board of Supervisors Meeting Martinez
12-Mar Meeting with County Administrator, Monica Nino Martinez
18-Mar
Meeting with County Clerk Recorder, Kristin
Connelly Martinez
18-Mar
Meeting with Contra Costa Health Director, Dr. Ori
Tzvieli Martinez
25-Mar Board of Supervisors Meeting Martinez
Supervisor Ken Carlson - March 2025 AB1234 Report
(Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires that members legislative bodies report on meetings
attended for which there has been expense reimbursement (mileage, meals, lodging, etc).
* Reimbursement may come from an agency other than Contra Costa County
Purpose
Legislative Conference
Meeting and Tour
Decision on Agenda Items
Monthly Briefing
Meeting and Tour
Meeting
Decision on Agenda Items
Supervisor Ken Carlson - March 2025 AB1234 Report
(Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires that members legislative bodies report on meetings
attended for which there has been expense reimbursement (mileage, meals, lodging, etc).
* Reimbursement may come from an agency other than Contra Costa County
Date Meeting Name Location
11-Mar Board of Supervisors Martinez
18-Mar Youth Center Tours Richmond & Oakland
Richmond &
Oakland
19-Mar CCTA Walnut Creek
20-Mar Delta Protection Commission Stockton
25-Mar Board of Supervisors Martinez
27-Mar CC Special Districts Association Pleasant Hill
Supervisor Diane Burgis - March 2025 AB1234 Report
(Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires that members legislative bodies report on meetings
attended for which there has been expense reimbursement (mileage, meals, lodging, etc).
* Reimbursement may come from an agency other than Contra Costa County
Purpose
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Event
Supervisor Diane Burgis - March 2025 AB1234 Report
(Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires that members legislative bodies report on meetings
attended for which there has been expense reimbursement (mileage, meals, lodging, etc).
* Reimbursement may come from an agency other than Contra Costa County
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File #: Version:125-1454 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/19/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ACCEPT a report from the Employment and Human Services Department on post-COVID Medi-Cal
activities, as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee.
Attachments:1. Medi-Cal Update presentation to FHS
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Family & Human Services Committee
Report Title:Medi-Cal Update Post-COVID
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☒ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ACCEPT a report from the Employment and Human Services Department on post-COVID Medi-Cal activities,
as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, states received increased Medicaid funding on the condition that they would
postpone disenrollments as long as the federal COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) remained in effect.
This “continuous coverage” requirement allowed millions of Californians to stay on Medi-Cal during an
unprecedented health crisis.
The federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 specified that the Medicaid continuous coverage
requirement would no longer be linked to the PHE. The requirement ended on March 31, 2023. Medi-Cal
resumed its normal renewal processes on April 1, 2023.
At the March 10, 2025 Family and Human Services Committee meeting, the committee accepted the attached
report on post-COVID Medi-Cal activities and approved staff forwarding the report to the Board of Supervisors
for their information. Slide 5 of the report was updated to include the percentage of all households in each
district that are receiving Medi-Cal.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
This report will not be received.
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Medi-Cal Update Post-Covid
March 10, 2025
Angela Bullock-Hayes, Workforce Services Director
EHSDinfo@ehsd.cccounty.us | (925) 608-4800
2025 FHS MC CW Presentation 3.10.2025
Table of Contents
•Community Need
•Service Excellence
•On the Horizon
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Community Need
3
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Consumer Price Index vs. Median Income Growth
January 2016 – December 2024
4Data Sources: Bureau Labor Statistics for Consumer Price Index;
2015-2024 California Department of Housing and Community Development for
Contra Costa County Median Wages
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Data Source: CalSAWS,
US Census 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Table S1101
HH= Households
*Note: Represents the percentage of all 163,309
Medi-Cal households that are within each District.
**Note: Represents the percentage of all households
in each district that are receiving Medi-Cal.
District Individuals HHs % of MC
HHs
County*
% of HHs
per
District**
1 86,554 45,805 27%57%
2 17,927 11,286 7%11%
3 62,972 33,264 20%41%
4 54,076 30,791 18%35%
5 80,832 43,304 26%70%
Not in CCC 6,309 3,859 2%0%
Total 308,670 168,309 100%NA
EHSD Offices to
Apply for Benefits
Medi-Cal Individuals & Households by District
December 2024
Medi-Cal Households
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Medi-Cal Households
January 2016 - December 2024
6Data Source: CalWIN and CalSAWS
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Medi-Cal Renewals
April 2023 - January 2025
Data Source: CalSAWS; Data Commons – Ranking by population; DHCS
Unwinding Outstanding Renewals data Monitoring Summary Report – Jan 2025
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Medi-Cal Renewals
April 2023– December 2024
8Data Source: CalSAWS, CalSAWS MC Renewal Dashboard
2025 FHS MC CW Presentation 3.10.2025
Medi-Cal Applications
January 2016– December 2024
9Data Source: CalSAWS
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Medi-Cal Application Denials
November 2020 – December 2024
MC Top Denial Reasons
November and December 2024
Reason November
2024
December
2024
No Eligible Members 745 (50%)907 (50%)
Failed to Complete Determination 305 (20%)415 (23%)
Application Opened in Error 95 (6%)88 (4%)
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Note: Approval Rate is the number of MC approvals divided by the number of
CalFresh applications received in each month
Data Source: CalWIN, CalSAWS, and Examplar Report
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Service Excellence
11
2025 FHS MC CW Presentation 3.10.2025
Service Center Calls
January2024 -December 2024
12Data Source: : CalSAWS Contact Center Report
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Medi-Cal Renewal Completion Rate
Contra Costa vs. Statewide June 2023-October 2024
13Data Source: : DHCS MC Unwinding Dashboard
2025 FHS MC CW Presentation 3.10.2025
CalWORKs, CalFresh & Medi-Cal Application
Processing Timeliness June 2022– December 2024
14Data Source: CalWIN, CalSAWS, Exemplar Report
Note: CW, CF, and MC Application Timeliness standard: >=90%
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On the Horizon
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Upcoming challenges
•Medi-Cal Flexibilities sunset in June 2025
•Income waiver logic ends July 2025
•Medicare Part A Buy-In agreement for SSI recipients
•Federal discussion of Medicaid cuts
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Thank you,
Workforce Services
Staff for building
brighter futures
together!
Discussion
Medi-Cal Update Post-Covid
Angela Bullock-Hayes, Workforce Services Director
EHSDinfo@ehsd.cccounty.us | (925) 608-4800
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1455 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/25/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE the Family and Human Services Committee FY 2025/26 recommendations for the
allocation of $4,096,876 in Measure X Housing funds to housing and homelessness related service
projects, and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with Bay Area Legal Aid in the amount of $1,000,000, and the Health Services Director, or
designee, to execute specified contracts totaling $3,096,876 to implement specified projects. (100%
Measure X Sales Tax)
Attachments:1. Attachment A - Recommendations FY 25-26, 2. Attachment B - Program Descriptions FY 25-26
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
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To:Board of Supervisors
From:Family & Human Services Committee
Report Title:Consider Family and Human Services Committee Recommendations of FY 2025/26 Measure X
Housing Funds for housing and homelessness related services.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☒ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.APPROVE the Family and Human Services (FHS) Committee FY 2025/26 recommendations for the
allocation of $4,096,875.94 in Measure X Housing Funds for housing related services and homelessness
crisis response and intervention services.
2.AUTHORIZE the Department of Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute a
program agreement for the Measure X Housing Funds with Bay Area Legal Aid in the amount of
$1,000,000 for the recommended activities in Attachment A, as approved by the Board of Supervisors.
3.AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute respective program agreements for
the Measure X Housing Funds totaling $3,096,875.94 with the recommended organizations for the
recommended activities in Attachment A, as approved by the Board of Supervisors.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no General Fund impact. Measure X funds are part of a countywide, 20-year 1/2 cent sales tax
approved by Contra Costa County voters on November 30, 2020.
BACKGROUND:
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Measure X is a countywide 20-year 1/2 cent sales tax approved by Contra Costa voters on November 3, 2020.
The ballot measure language stated the intent of Measure X is "to keep Contra Costa's regional hospital open
and staffed; fund community health centers, provide timely fire and emergency response; support crucial safety
-net services; invest in early childhood services; protect vulnerable populations; and for other essential County
services."
On November 16, 2021, the County Board of Supervisors approved allocating a portion of Measure X revenue
to establish a new funding source to support the development of affordable housing and housing/homelessness
related activities, now known as the Measure X Housing Fund (MX Housing Fund). The Board of Supervisors
approved and committed $10 million of Measure X funds for Year One and $12 million on an annual basis
thereafter for the MX Housing Fund.
On September 20, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved and authorized the County’s Health Services
Department-Health, Housing, and Homelessness Division (H3) and the Department of Conservation and
Development (DCD) to administer the MX Housing Fund, with H3 administering 25 percent of the overall MX
Housing Fund and DCD administering 75 percent of the MX Housing Fund.
On June 13, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved the first year (Year One) of MX Housing Funds for
housing/homelessness related service activities.
Available Funding
The total amount available for FY 2025/26 in the County’s MX Housing Fund is $12.9 million dollars. The
amount of MX Housing Funds available to be allocated for Year Three housing/homelessness related services is
$4,096.875.94, which is comprised of H3’s 25 percent portion, minus 10 percent for Administration
($2,902,500), an additional $1 million that comes from DCD’s 75 percent portion, and $194,375.94 that is
being recaptured from completed Year One MX Housing Fund activities. The remaining balance of the total
MX Housing Fund was dedicated to assist with financing affordable housing development projects, which is
being distributed through a separate RFP that was released solely by DCD in October 2024, and
recommendations for those funds will be considered separately by the Board of Supervisors in an upcoming
meeting in June or July 2025.
In addition to the MX Housing Fund, additional funding sources available through H3 for homelessness
services/crisis response and intervention were included in the RFP. The additional non-Measure X funding
programs include Coordinated Entry funds via the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), Encampment Resolution funds via the California Department of Housing and Community
Development, and AB109 funds via the Contra Costa County Probation Department. These additional non-
Measure X funding sources total $2.6 million and are solely administered by H3. The approval of the respective
contracts with the respective organizations for these non-Measure X funds will be considered at a later meeting
by the Board of Supervisors.
Two-Year Funding Cycle
On November 7, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved establishing and implementing a two-year funding
cycle for housing/homelessness related services beginning with the Year One and Year Two MX Housing Funds
(FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25). FY 2025/26 is Year 3 of the Measure X Housing Fund and is also the beginning
of a new two-year funding cycle. Therefore, except for one-time awards (an award for capacity building
projects reflected in Attachment A), the recommended amounts for each respective agency/program for Year 3
(FY 2025/26) are also the recommended amounts for the same agencies/programs for Year 4 (FY 2026/27),
contingent on the availability of funds and satisfactory performance of the awarded service providers.
Although Year 4 would be considered a renewal year, the Year 4 recommendations will still be presented to the
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Family and Human Services Committee and forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final consideration in
the Spring of 2026.
Application Process
In an effort to continuously improve RFP processes, H3 and DCD worked during the summer of 2024 to
conduct stakeholder engagement for the development of this RFP. Efforts included applicant surveys, one-on-
one interviews with previously unfunded capacity building applicants, and public stakeholder feedback
sessions. Based on the community feedback, improvements to the RFP included developing a diverse
application review panel, changes to the method of submitting applications, and clarifying funding priorities
and sources in the writing of the RFP.
H3 and DCD released the RFP on October 4, 2024. On October 10, 2024, H3 and DCD hosted an Applicant
Information Session (held virtually) to provide prospective applicants an overview of the RFP and MX Housing
Fund. In addition, H3 and DCD hosted “office hours” on two separate occasions, once in the month of October
2024 and the other in early November 2024, to offer more in-depth technical assistance to prospective
applicants.
In total, 20 complete applications (14 service applications and 6 one-time capacity building applications) were
submitted by the deadline of November 22, 2024. One application was submitted with minimal information and
was unable to be evaluated.
An application review panel, comprised of seven individuals, evaluated each application during the months of
January and February, which included interviews with applicants that requested an interview (primarily
applicants who submitted applications for capacity building). The application review panel further developed
funding recommendations and recommended Measure X Housing funds to 14 non-profit, community-based
organizations. During the week of March 3, 2025, DCD and H3 notified applicants on the funding
recommendations and that the recommendations would be presented to and considered by the Board's Family
and Human Services Committee on March 10, 2025.
On March 10, 2025, the Board's Family and Human Services (FHS) Committee met to consider the
recommendations on the MX Housing funds for housing related services and homelessness response and
intervention services. After hearing public comments and after some discussion, the FHS Committee approved
the recommendations as presented by staff and directed staff to forward the recommendations to the Board of
Supervisors for final consideration. The MX Housing Fund recommendations approved by the FHS Committee
are included in Attachment A.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Negative action will prevent or delay the recommended housing and homelessness services from being
provided to residents in the County. The applicants would have to seek other funding sources, which could
jeopardize or delay the services from being provided.
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Atachment
Agency Total project request Measure X 1 AB1092 3
Base Camps for the Unsheltered $ 50,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Bay Area Community Resources $ 400,000.00 $ 360,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 360,000.00
Bay Area Community Services $ 3,600,000.00 $ 720,605.94 $ - $ - $ - $ 720,605.94
Bay Area Legal Aid $ 1,014,888.00 $ 1,000,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $1,000,000.00
Catholic Charities of the East Bay $ 1,405,116.70 $ 493,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 493,000.00
Caminar $ 2,303,752.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Contra Costa Crisis Center $ 100,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00
Collaborising $ 60,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Genesis Church $ 260,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 20,000.00
Hope Solutions $ 2,710,000.00 $ 206,000.00 $ 1,500,000.00 $ 1,000,000.00 $ - $2,706,000.00
Lao Family Community Development $ 2,688,941.00 $ 400,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 400,000.00
Make It Home Bay Area $ 99,998.00 $ 50,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000.00
NAMI Contra Costa $ 100,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Resources for Community Development $ 195,000.00 $ 195,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 195,000.00
Satellite Affordable Housing Associates $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 30,000.00
SHARE Community $ 100,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000.00
SHELTER, Inc. $ 55,300.00 $ 55,300.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 55,300.00
St. Vincent de Paul $ 447,410.00 $ 315,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 315,000.00
The Gemma Project $ 36,621.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Trinity Center $ 126,690.40 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
TAY Transitional Housing RFP $ - $ 100,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 100,000.00
Winter Nights $ 101,970.00 $ 101,970.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 101,970.00
1Encampment Resolu�on Funding through the California Department of Housing and Community Development; 2Contra Costa County Proba�on
Department Interdepartmental agreement with Contra Costa Health; 3Coordinated Entry funds available through the US Department of Housing and
Urban Development;
1Housing and Disability Advocacy Program
Atachment
Family and Human Services Commitee Recommenda�ons – Proposed Project Descrip�ons
Agency Descrip�on of recommenda�on
Base Camps for the Unsheltered Incomplete application, unable to be scored
Bay Area Community Resources Renews existing Measure X funding to support rapid rehousing program
Bay Area Community Services
Renews existing Measure X funding to support Keep People Housed
program which offers homelessness prevention services to households at-
risk of homelessness, including legal services through collaboration with
Bay Area Legal Aid
Renews existing Measure X funding to support legal services to
households at-risk of homeless services through Keep People Housed
collaboration with Bay Area Community Services, Centro Legal de la Raza,
Catholic Chari�es of the East Bay Provide homelessness prevention services to support households at-risk of
Caminar
Extend existing homelessness prevention programming to serve 25
households annually; New project includes rapid rehousing services to
Contra Costa Crisis Center Continue existing services as Coordinated Entry's phone-based access
Collaborising Capacity building funds to support operational and programmatic functions
Genesis Church
Capacity building funds to support staff training and operational needs.
New program to provide shared housing for transitional aged youth in East
Hope Solu�ons
Renews existing Measure X funding to support intensive case
management to Permanent Supportive Housing residents; New projects
include rapid rehousing and rapid exit services to encampment residents in
San Pablo via encampment resolution funding and prevention and rapid
Lao Family Community Development
Renew and expand existing Measure X funding to support rapid rehousing
program; New project seeks to provide homelessness prevention services
1Housing and Disability Advocacy Program
Atachment
Make It Home Bay Area
Capacity building funds to support customization and implementation of
technology platform that aid in operational functions client intake, order
fulfillment, donation management, scheduling, and will link to accounting
systems. Make It Home Bay Area provides furniture to households exiting
NAMI Contra Costa
Capacity building funds to support Leave No One Behind program that
utilizes peer counselors to provide supportive services to people
Resources for Community Development Renews existing Measure X funding to support Permanent Supportive
Satellite Affordable Housing Associates Provides supportive services funding for new Permanent Supportive
SHARE Community Capacity building funds to support increased volunteer recruitment and
SHELTER, Inc.
St. Vincent de Paul
The Gemma Project Capacity building funds to support access to gender-responsive housing
Trinity Center New funding to add rapid exit and homelessness prevention services to
Winter Nights Renews existing Measure X funding to support family shelter operations in
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File #: Version:1RES 2025-
108
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:2/20/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-108 declaring April 2025 National Sexual Assault Awareness Month in
Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
Attachments:1. Resolution 2025-108
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title:Proclaim April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution declaring April 2025 National Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Contra Costa County
as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
April is designated as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about
the widespread and devastating issue of sexual assault.
This year’s National Sexual Assault Awareness Month theme "Together We Act, United We Change" highlights
the importance of working together to address and prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. This
campaign focuses on enhancing public understanding of sexual violence, amplifying the voices of survivors,
and empowering us to work together to promote the safety and well-being of others. Everyone in our
communities deserves to live in safe and supportive environments where they are treated with respect. When
our workplaces, schools, and communities work together to uphold safety and respect, we make progress in
preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This resolution supports all five of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes of the Children’s Report Card:
(1) “Children Ready for and Succeeding in School”; (2) “Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for
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Productive Adulthood”; (3) “Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient”; (4) “Families that are Safe, Stable
and Nurturing”; and (5) “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and
Families.”
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
IN THE MATTER OF Proclaiming April 2025 as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
WHEREAS,rape is the least reported and convicted violent crime in the United States, and, according to the
California Department of Justice, in 2023, Contra Costa County had 263 rapes and 19 attempted rapes reported;
and
WHEREAS, this year’s National Sexual Assault Awareness Month theme "Together We Act, United We
Change" highlights the importance of working together to enhance public understanding of sexual violence,
amplify the voices of survivors, and promote the safety and well-being of others; and
WHEREAS, for the past 24 years, the Contra Costa Alliance to End Abuse has been pivotal in implementing
the Board of Supervisor’s policy to end interpersonal violence in Contra Costa County, including sexual
violence, by building cross-sector public-private partnerships that foster awareness, support innovative
intervention and prevention efforts, and address inequities so survivors can access services tailored to their
needs; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County is a leader throughout the state by supporting our local rape crisis center
Community Violence Solutions, our county-wide Multi-Disciplinary Team, and the Sexual Assault Response
Team (SART); and
WHEREAS, as of January 2025, all SART kits from 2023 were received by the Contra Costa County Crime
Lab; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office charged 149 defendants with crimes
related to sexual assault; its Felony Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Units convicted 9 defendants in jury
trials of crimes related to sexual assault; and its Victim Witness Assistance Program provided invaluable
support to 581 sexual assault survivors both in and out of court; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, Community Violence Solutions reported 1,470 calls to the Rape Crisis Center’s crisis
line, completed 36 sexual assault forensic exams, served 142 clients through its HOPE Therapy Services, and
conducted 414 forensic interviews through its Children’s Interview Center, including, in collaboration with the
Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office, 342 interviews of children who were referred for suspected sexual
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abuse; and
WHEREAS, Community Violence Solutions reached 4,871 participants through its trainings to schools,
churches, and civic organizations, as well as the medical, mental health, law enforcement, education, and
criminal justice personnel on sexual assault and exploitation prevention and intervention; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County community volunteers work together tirelessly to assist sexual assault
survivors, by responding to emergency calls through 24-hour crisis hotlines and offering support, comfort and
advocacy during forensic exams, criminal proceedings, and throughout the healing process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County join
Community Violence Solutions, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office, the Contra Costa Alliance to End
Abuse partnership, and anti-sexual violence advocates in the belief that all community members are part of the
solution to end sexual violence and work toward a society where all persons can live in peace, free from
violence and exploitation, and thereby proclaim April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:1RES 2025-
109
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:4/3/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-109 recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month in Contra Costa County, as
recommended by the Interim Health Services Director.
Attachments:1. Resolution 2025-109
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To: Board of Supervisors
From:Health Services Department
Report Title:Recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month - April 2025
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT resolution and ACCEPT presentation recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month in Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
See Resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
IN THE MATTER OF
Recognizing April as Alcohol Awareness Month
WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive drinking is responsible for
more than 4,000 deaths among underage youth each year and cost the U.S. $24 billion in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Alcohol Awareness Month provides an opportunity to increase outreach and education regarding
the dangers of alcoholism and issues related to alcohol; and
WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic shelter in place order, individuals and families experienced
isolation and increased stress, along with fear and anxiety. Concurrently, many States including California
relaxed alcohol related laws to provide economic support to bars and restaurants leading to a substantial
increase of alcohol sales purchased off premises, consequently increasing the use of alcohol and other drugs;
and
WHEREAS, in 2023, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) of the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) reported that 10.2 percent (or 28.9 million people) experienced
alcohol use disorder in the past year; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, according to the NSDUH 3.3 million youth ages 12 to 20 reported binge drinking at least
once in the past month; and
WHEREAS, research indicates that alcohol use during the teenage years could interfere with normal adolescent
brain development and increase the risk of developing Alcohol Use Disorder; and
WHEREAS, youth who drink alcohol are more likely to experience changes in brain development that may
have lifelong effects including, physical and sexual violence, as well as issues related to school, social
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interactions, and legal problems. Additionally, there is an increased risk of suicide and homicide, along with
preventable alcohol-related vehicle crashes; and
WHEREAS, research shows that parents are the number one reason why youth choose not to drink and a
supportive family environment is associated with lower rates of alcohol use among adolescents; and
WHEREAS, statewide prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts surrounding alcohol and substance use can
help individuals, families, and children coping with alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares April 2025 as Alcohol
Awareness Month in Contra Costa County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors call upon all citizens, parents, youth,
governmental agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and workplaces, hospitals, and schools in the
county to support efforts that will provide Hope, Help, and Healing for those families in our communities who
are facing challenges with alcohol use and abuse.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, State of California, at a
regular meeting of the Board held on April 15, 2025.
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File #: Version:1RES 2025-
110
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:4/1/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-110 recognizing the contributions of Jerry Fahy on the occasion of his
retirement from Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Public Works Director (No fiscal
impact)
Attachments:1. Resolution 2025-110
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title:ADOPT Resolution No.2025-recognizing the contributions of Jerry Fahy on the occasion of his
retirement from Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Public Works Director
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a Resolution recognizing the contributions of Jerry Fahy on the occasion of his retirement from Contra
Costa County, as recommended by the Public Works Director
FISCAL IMPACT:
BACKGROUND:
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
IN THE MATTER OF Recognizing the Retirement of Jerry Fahy from Contra Costa County.
WHEREAS,in 1990,Jerry Fahy started his career with the Public Works Department as an Entry Engineer in
the Flood Control Division and then in the Construction and Design Divisions,promoted to Journey Engineer
in 1995,promoted again to Project Engineer in the Maintenance Division in 1998,promoted to an Associate
Civil Engineer in the Construction Division in 2000,promoted to a Senior Civil Engineer in Engineering
Services and then the Senior Traffic Engineer in Transportation Engineering in 2003,and promoted to
Supervising Civil Engineer in Transportation Engineering in 2011 managing the County’s road network; and
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WHEREAS,Jerry received the Department’s “Award of Excellence”multiple times in his career for his
excellent customer service in writing the Conditions of Approval in less than a week for the Intervening
Properties and Alamo Creek in 2001,for coordinating with Alameda County on installing signs for “Daylight
Headlight”on Vasco Road in record time in 2003,and in 2006,Jerry received the Award of Excellence AND
the J.Michael Walford Team of the Year Award for improving the department’s communication and
relationship with community groups by taking a proactive approach in the creation and development of the
“Community Informer”newsletter that improved communication with the communities of unincorporated
Contra Costa; and
WHEREAS,Jerry was recognized by several members of the Board of Supervisors over his 35 year career for
his presentation to the leaders of the Equestrian Community in the North Gate Specific Plan area discussing
their concern about traffic safety in June 2004 by District 2 Supervisor Millie Greenberg,for his help in making
the Annual Alamo Tree Lighting Ceremony safe,secure and an enjoyable environment for everyone in the
community in 2005 by District III Supervisor Mary N.Piepho,for the prompt attention to the issue of allowing
parking on Oak Road in the Walnut Creek area and his speedy decisions that benefited the people and
businesses of our county in 2006 by District 4 Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier,and again by District 3 Supervisor
Mary N.Piepho for the installation of a four way stop and crosswalk at the intersection of Timberpoint Road
and Preston Way in Discovery Bay to allow the school children and community members to cross the street in a
safe manner in 2006; and
WHEREAS,under his leadership the Public Works Department was awarded multiple Project of the Year
awards by the American Public Works Association,Northern California Chapter for the following projects:
Bethel Island Bridge Replacement,Vasco Road Safety Improvements,Canal Road Sidewalk and Bike Lane,
Fred Jackson Way First Mile/Last Mile Connection,Kirker Pass Road Northbound Truck Climbing Lane,
Bailey Road/State Route 4 Interchange Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement,and Danville Boulevard/Orchard
Court Complete Streets Improvement;
WHEREAS,Jerry’s leadership fosters an environment where his staff develop into the best versions of
themselves and flourish into quality Public Works employees; and
WHEREAS,Jerry maintains a great sense of humor and a positive work environment and ran one of the most
successful coffee clubs in the Department featuring high quality coffee at an excellent price per cup out of the
Transportation Engineering Division; and
WHEREAS,Jerry is a die-hard Giants fan and has been able to experience three World Series victories by the
Giants and is known to tear up the local adult basketball leagues in Jerry’s 35 years working at Public Works;
and
WHEREAS,Jerry is just an all-around great guy,husband,and father and made a positive impact in the quality
of life for residents of Contra Costa County by delivering top quality services and programs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:that Jerry Fahy be recognized for his 35 years of dedicated
service to Contra Costa County, for the high quality of work performed by him during his career, and to wish
him the best in his retirement.
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File #: Version:1RES 2025-
111
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:4/3/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-111 recognizing National Public Health Week in Contra Costa County, as
recommended by the Interim Health Services Director.
Attachments:1. Resolution 2025-111
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Health Services Department
Report Title:Recognizing National Public Health Week
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution 2025- and ACCEPT presentation recognizing National Public Health Week on April 7 th
and 13th, 2025 in Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
See Resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
Recognizing April 7th -13th, 2025 as Public Health Week
WHEREAS, the well-being of our communities is fundamentally linked to the strength of our public health
system, policies, and services; and
WHEREAS, Public Health focuses on the well-being of entire communities and plays a critical role in
preventing disease, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare, which contribute
to improved overall well-being, lower healthcare costs, and stronger communities; and
WHEREAS, Public Health programs and initiatives, such as infectious disease prevention and control,
vaccination programs, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and response, maternal and child health
programs, case management programs, health education, health policy development, and other services, are
essential for improving the health of all residents of Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, the recent challenges we face, such as global pandemics, mental health crises, rising rates of
chronic disease, and environmental health concerns, highlight the importance of robust public health policies
and infrastructure to protect our community and ensure its future health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that public health is not just a matter of healthcare, but also of social well-
being, where a focus on addressing social determinants of health such as safe housing, nutritious food, and
educational opportunities are vital to the overall health of our residents; and
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WHEREAS, the health of the public is an essential component of the social and economic well-being of
Contra Costa as healthy populations contribute to stronger local economies, greater workforce productivity, and
greater community cohesion;
WHEREAS, the Board acknowledges the importance of continued collaboration among government agencies,
healthcare providers, schools, community organizations, and our residents to address health disparities, promote
wellness, and foster a culture of health in Contra Costa; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize April 7th
through 13th, 2025, as Public Health Week in Contra Costa County and reaffirm its commitment to public health
initiatives that enhance the health, safety, and well-being of all individuals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board of Supervisors will continue to prioritize public health
in its strategic planning, resource allocation, and partnership efforts, ensuring that public health remains a
foundational element of our work and the well-being of the communities we serve.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, State of California, at
a regular meeting of the Board held on April 15, 2025
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File #: Version:1RES 2025-
112
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:4/3/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-112 recognizing the week of April 11-17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health
Week in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Interim Health Services Director.
Attachments:1. Resolution 2025-112
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Health Services Department
Report Title:Recognizing Black Maternal Health Week
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT resolution and ACCEPT presentation recognizing Black Maternal Health Week on April 11 th -17th ,
2025 in Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
See Resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-
Recognizing April 11th - 17th, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week
WHEREAS, in the United States, Black mothers are nearly four times more likely to die from childbirth
complications than White mothers. They are also more likely to have babies with low birthweights than infants
of all other racial and ethnic groups. These health disparities persist regardless of mothers’ education and
income; and
WHEREAS, research has identified racial discrimination as the root cause of these disparities. Maternal stress
resulting from experiences of racism, discriminatory practices in healthcare settings, and the effects of
cumulative socioeconomic disadvantage and other unjust social barriers threaten the lives of Black mothers and
their babies; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County and four other Bay Area counties, through the California Department of
Public Health (CDPH) Perinatal Equity Initiative, launched the Deliver Birth Justice campaign. This campaign
aims to raise awareness of how systemic racism and bias contribute to persistent inequity and health disparities
faced by Black birthing people and their babies. It seeks to build public support for systemic change and
interventions at local, regional, and statewide levels; and
WHEREAS, disparities persist in Black maternal and infant health among Contra Costa residents with Black
mothers giving birth to low birthweight babies more than twice as often as White mothers from 2021-2023. In
that same period, 13.41% of Black mothers had preterm births, compared to 8.17% of White mothers. Black
babies are more than twice as likely to die within the first year of life compared to White babies (8.0 per 1,000
versus 2.9 per 1,000 from 2019-2023), and Black mothers experiencing health-impacting, life-threatening
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events during childbirth at more than double the rate of White mothers during this period. Contra Costa County
has declared racism a public health crisis; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa Health (CCH) will continue to work in partnership with community-based
organizations to eliminate disparities in Black maternal and infant health, and to deliver programs and supports
that are grounded in evidence, community need, and culture relevance for African and African Ancestry
residents. These initatives include the community-based doula program, CoCo Doulas, Partners in Pregnancy
Fatherhood Program, Nutrition Support Program, Black Infant Health Program and others; and
WHEREAS, ending unacceptable disparities in Black maternal and infant health requires both centering the
voices and lived experiences of Black birthing people, families, and stakeholders in the conversation and
engaging broader health system partners and allies to listen and act.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize April 11
th through 17th, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week in Contra Costa County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, State of California, at
a regular meeting of the Board held on April 15, 2025
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File #: Version:1RES 2025-
113
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:4/7/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-113 recognizing Ray Casabonne as the 2025 Moraga Citizen of the
Year, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Attachments:1. Resolution 2025-113
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Report Title:Resolution recognizing Ray Casabonne as the 2025 Moraga Citizen of the Year
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Resolution recognizing Ray Casabonne as the 2025 Moraga Citizen of the Year
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact
BACKGROUND:
Resolution recognizing Ray Casabonne as the 2025 Moraga Citizen of the Year
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
No negative action
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
Whereas, Ray Casabonne was unanimously selected as the 2025 Moraga Citizen of the Year; and
Whereas, Ray Casabonne, has been an exceptional resident of Moraga for many years donating his time, his
whole life, helping countless individuals and inspiring others to do the same; and
Whereas, Ray loves Moraga and it is shown by how much he gives back to his community. He is involved in
several endeavors that help people with various needs. He is an example of what we should all strive to do for
others and he makes Moraga stand out as a good place to live by his actions; and
Whereas, Ray has lived in Moraga for over 40 years and throughout that time has been involved in many
different aspects of the community including, coaching his daughter’s sports teams, volunteering in the schools,
St. Monica Parish and Men’s Club, CYO Basketball Coach, Moraga Ranch Swim Club, Habitat for Humanity,
AARP Tax Aide, St. Vincent de Paul, Moraga Lions Club, Moraga Garden Club, and much more; and
Whereas,Ray’s involvement and dedication to the Moraga Community and Contra Costa County does not go
unnoticed by his family, friends and members of the community. He can be spotted St Monica’s improving the
grounds and helping with Winter Nights; Lions events including Special Kid Day; Crab Feeds; cleaning
eyeglasses to be sent abroad; 4th of July Celebration; pruning and picking pear trees; the Pear Festival; Summer
Concert Series; Community Service Day; Blood Drives; Moraga Fire Department Community Breakfast;
Rancho Laguna Projects; and picking up excess food from local groceries and delivering it to the St Mary's
Parish Oakland Food Pantry; and
Whereas,Ray is described as someone who, when asked to help out with an event in town, shows up with a
smile! He is the first to arrive and the last to leave.He is a standout friend who is willing to drop everything to
help a neighbor in need; and
Whereas, Ray’s outstanding contributions to the community of Moraga have truly helped make this a better
place for all.
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Now, therefore be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby thank Ray
Casabonne for his dedication to the Town of Moraga and it’s residents.
PASSED by a vote of the Board of Supervisors this 15th day of April, 2025.
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File #: Version:1RES 2025-
114
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:4/9/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-114 recognizing April 20-26, 2025 as National Volunteer Week, as
recommended by the Interim Health Services Director.
Attachments:1. Resolution 2025-114
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Health Services Department
Report Title:Recognizing National Volunteer Week - April 20-26, 2025
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT resolution and ACCEPT presentation recognizing April 20-26, 2025 as National Volunteer Week, as
recommendd by the Interim Health Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
The week of April 20-26, 2025 has been designated as "National Volunteer Week ", Contra Costa County
Health recognizes and celebrates the impact that volunteers have on our community.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION No 2025-114
Proclaiming April 20-26, 2025 as National Volunteer Week in Contra Costa County
WHEREAS, we honor the millions of individuals who volunteer throughout the year and change the world,
one act of kindness at a time; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the power of people to build more vibrant communities through volunteering the
gifts of their time, energy, expertise, and conviction; and
WHEREAS, CCRMC’s volunteer program encompasses more than 150 on-site volunteers, ages 16 to over 90.
Our dedicated volunteers invest their time and skills across more than 20 areas of the hospital, with some
directly assisting patients and visitors, while others provide support to various departments. Volunteers engage
in our hospital and clinics as doulas, offer spiritual care, raise funds through our auxiliary, and participate in
special projects; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, CCRMC volunteers dedicated 14,348 hours of service to our hospital and health clinics,
while local community and civic organizations donated $115,940 worth of non-monetary goods to support our
signature layette program, which has been in operation for over 40 years; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, 90 vetted and registered volunteers of the Contra Costa Medical Reserve Corps provided
more than 470 hours of service in our community; strengthening Public Health, supporting non-emergency
community events, developing and strengthening the MRC Unit, improving community preparedness and
resiliency, and training and/or exercising to improve the Unit or community response capacity and capability;
and
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WHEREAS, in January 2025, 145 trained volunteers assisted Health, Housing, and Homeless Services by
canvassing the county in the early morning hours to accurately identify individuals experiencing homelessness
in our community for the annual Homeless Point in Time Count. These efforts play a vital role in informing the
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, which directly impacts the resources allocated to
Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to recognize and celebrate the dedication of these individuals, as their contributions
deserve appreciation and acknowledgment. We also extend our gratitude to the residents of Contra Costa
County who actively support their neighbors by volunteering in various programs and projects across the
county, including serving on boards and commissions; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize April 20-26,
2025, as National Volunteer Week and expresses heartfelt gratitude to all volunteers for their unwavering
commitment to serving our community. We encourage all residents to join in celebrating the spirit of
volunteerism and to consider getting involved in local initiatives.
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File #: Version:125-1356 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/3/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE Board meeting minutes for March 2025.
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Monica Nino, County Administrator
Report Title:Approve the Board meeting minutes for March 2025
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE Board meeting minutes for March 2025, as on file with the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 25101(b) requires the Clerk of the Board to keep and enter in the minute book of the
Board a full and complete record of the proceedings of the Board at all regular and special meetings, including
the entry in full of all resolutions and of all decisions on questions concerning the allowance of accounts. The
vote of each member on every question shall be recorded.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Board of Supervisors will not be in compliance with Government Code Section 25101(b).
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File #: Version:125-1357 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/28/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPOINT Solomon Bellete to the District V Seat and Reilly Kent to the Alternate District V Seat on the
Sustainability Commission, for a term ending on March 31, 2029, as recommended by Supervisor
Scales-Preston
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Shanelle Scales-Preston, District V Supervisor
Report Title:Appointment to the Sustainability Commission
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Appoint Solomon Bellette to the District V Seat and Reilly Kent to the District V Alternate Seat on the
Sustainability Commission, for a term ending March 31, 2029, as recommended by Supervisor Shanelle Scales-
Preston.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Sustainability Commission consists of twelve members and five alternates. The commission’s membership
includes five individuals, one from each Supervisorial district, who are nominated by the respective Supervisor
and approved by the Board of Supervisors. Each Supervisor also appoints an alternate. Two members represent
community groups with a focus on sustainability or environmental issues, and two members represent
commercial organizations dedicated to sustainability or environmental concerns. Additionally, two members are
selected to represent environmental justice issues, with a focus on individuals living in disadvantaged
communities and ensuring geographic diversity within the County. One member is appointed to represent an
education or research institution. All members serve four-year terms.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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The suggested appointees would not be able to serve on the Sustainability Commission, which could impact the
body’s ability to achieve quorum and conduct business.
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File #: Version:125-1358 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/21/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPOINT, in lieu of election, David MacDonald, Louis Kroll, and Michael Sloan to the Contra Costa
County Employees Retirement Association Board of Trustees to terms beginning July 1, 2025 and
ending June 30, 2028, as recommended by the Clerk-Recorder.
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kristin Connelly, Clerk-Recorder
Report Title:APPOINT, In-Lieu of Election, Members of the Contra Costa County Retirement Board
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPOINT, in lieu of election, to the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association Board of
Trustees the following candidates to terms beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028:
·David MacDonald, Vallejo, CA 94591, as General Member #2
·Louis Kroll, Martinez, CA 94553, as Retired Member #8
·Michael Sloan, Brentwood, CA 94513, as Retired Alternate Member #8
FISCAL IMPACT:
None to the County.
BACKGROUND:
Only one candidate filed for each seat of the Contra Costa County Retirement Board, which election was
scheduled for June 10, 2025. Election Code section 10515 requires that candidates who filed for an office for
which the number of candidates equaled or did not exceed the number required to be elected, be "Appointed-in-
Lieu of Election" by the Board of Supervisors as if they were elected.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board take no or negative action, the candidates will not be sworn in as provided by law.
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File #: Version:125-1359 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/31/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPOINT Ryan Ozimek to the Danville Area Seat on the Iron Horse Corridor Management Program
Advisory Committee for a four-year term with an expiration date of January 31, 2029, as
recommended by Town Council of Danville. (No fiscal Impact)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title:Appointment to the Iron Horse Corridor Management Program Advisory Committee.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPOINT Ryan Ozimek to the Danville Area Seat on the Iron Horse Corridor Management Program Advisory
Committee for a four-year term with an expiration date of January 31,2029,as recommended by Town Council
of Danville. (District II)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact
BACKGROUND:
The Iron Horse Corridor Management Program Advisory Committee was authorized by the Board of
Supervisors on July 22,1997.It was established to assist Contra Costa County in developing a management
program for the Iron Horse Corridor.In October of 2000 the Board expanded the Advisory Committee’s role to
continue implementation and monitoring of the Landscape Element of the Management Program and to assist
in the completion of the Joint Use Criteria and Standards,Public Information,and Finance elements of the
Management Program.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The seat will become vacant.
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File #: Version:125-1360 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/24/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:REAPPOINT Emily Barnett to the Member At Large #3 seat on the Aviation Advisory Committee to a
term expiring February 29, 2028, as recommended by the Airport Committee.
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Airport Committee
Report Title:Reappoint Emily Barnett to the Aviation Advisory Committee Member At Large Seat
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
REAPPOINT Emily Barnett to the Member At Large #3 seat on the Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC) to a
term expiring February 29, 2028, as recommended by the Airport Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The AAC provides a forum for the Director of Airports regarding policy matters at and around the County’s
airports, Buchanan Field and Byron Airport.
The AAC has a total of 13 members who must work and/or reside in Contra Costa County, and is comprised of
the following seats: one appointed by each Supervisor; one from, and nominated to the Board by the City of
Concord; one from, and nominated to the Board by the City of Pleasant Hill; one from, and nominated to the
Board by the Contra Costa County Airports Business Association; one from the community of Pacheco that’s
nominated to the Board by the Airport Committee; one from the vicinity of Byron Airport (Brentwood, Byron,
Knightsen, or Discovery Bay) that’s nominated to the Board by the Airport Committee; and three at large
positions to represent the general community, which are nominated by the Airport Committee.
The Airport Committee conducted interviews during its March 20, 2025, meeting and recommended the
reappointment of Emily Barnett to an At Large Seat with a term beginning March 1, 2025, and ending on
February 29, 2028.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The At Large Seat on the Aviation Advisory Committee will become vacant.
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File #: Version:125-1361 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/25/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to execute a contract with the
California Secretary of State to grant the County an amount not to exceed $15,789 to provide election
security improvements for the period June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. (No County match)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kristin Connelly, Clerk-Recorder
Report Title:Election Security Grant Agreement with California Secretary of State
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to execute a contract with the California
Secretary of State to grant the County an amount not to exceed $15,789 to provide election security
improvements for the period June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Federal Funds, no County matching funds are required.
BACKGROUND:
This grant represents an allocation of funding through the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), for County election
offices to make upgrades and improvements to cybersecurity, physical security, security and privacy awareness
training, and security incident response.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Department will have less available funding for security improvements without incurring additional costs
to the County General Fund.
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File #: Version:125-1362 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/26/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to execute a contract with Hootsuite,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $30,168 to provide social media monitoring and coordination tools for
the period June 17, 2025 through June 16, 2028. (100% General Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kristin Connelly, Clerk-Recorder
Report Title:Contract Agreement with Hootsuite Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to execute a contract with Hootsuite, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $30,168 to provide social media monitoring and coordination tools for the period June
17, 2025 through June 16, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department provides information to the public using various social media
platforms. Hootsuite, Inc., offers digital tools for social media account management, including coordination and
scheduling of social media posting and functions for tracking and generating reports on social media
engagement.
The agreement states that the laws of New York will govern any dispute or claim. The exclusive means of
resolving any kind of dispute will be by confidential, binding arbitration before a single arbitrator chosen by the
County and Hootsuite. The agreement requires the County to indemnify Hootsuite from and against all losses,
damages, penalties, liability and costs related to: (a) County content or submitted content; (b) breach of the
agreement or any laws; or (c) use of the services.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the recommendation is not approved, the Department’s ability to share trusted information and engage with
constituents on social media platforms would be curtailed and more laborious. The Department would lack
tools and metrics to refine its social media outreach practices.
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File #: Version:125-1363 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/28/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to execute a one-day use permit with
the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the use of the Mount Diablo Summit
Observation Deck to conduct civil wedding ceremonies on May 30, 2025 and September 26, 2025.
(No fiscal impact)
Attachments:1. 2025Contra Costa County DW SEP.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kristin Connelly, Clerk-Recorder
Report Title:Approve Permit for Use of Mount Diablo Summit Observation Deck for Civil Wedding
Ceremonies on May 30, 2025 and September 26, 2025
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to execute a one-day use permit with
the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the use of the Mount Diablo Summit
Observation Deck to conduct civil wedding ceremonies on May 30 and September 26, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The County Clerk-Recorder is planning to conduct civil wedding ceremonies at the Mount Diablo Summit
Observation Deck on May 30, 2025 and September 26, 2025. Use of the observation deck requires a Special
Event Permit, attached, in which parts of the agreement require the County to accept liability for any site
damages resulting from the County’s activities (¶ 9) and to indemnify and hold harmless the State, its officers,
agents and employees from any and all liabilities and claims for damages and/or suit occasioned by the
County’s use of the Observation Deck or any activity carried on by the County in connection therewith (¶ 16).
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the recommendation not be approved, the County Clerk-Recorder will be unable to conduct ceremonies
at the Mount Diablo Summit Observation Deck.
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Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder
555 Escobar Street Martinez, CA 94553
Stephanie Smith stephanie.smith@cr.cccounty.us 925 335-7972
203-Mt. Diablo SP - Park Contact: Cameron Morrison 925-673-2895 96 Mitchell Canyon Rd., Clayton, CA 94517-1500
Destination Weddings Programs (1-Spring & 1- Fall)May 30 & Sept. 26, 2025 10:00am to 2:20pm
X X
WAIVED PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER AGENCY. NOTE:
C. Silverberg PARK ENTRANCE FEES
Diablo Range Special Events Coordinator 831 636-5560 WAIVED FOR COUNTY
7800 Cienega Road Hollister, CA 95023 EMPLOYEES & THEIR
C. Morrison VEHICLES.
Supervising Ranger 925 673-2895 EVENT PARTICIPANTS TO
96 Mitchell Canyon Road Clayton, CA 94517-1500 PAY PARK ENTRANCE
N/A FEES
DPR 246 (Rev. 11/97) (Excel, Rev. 10/9/98)
State of California -The Resources AgencyDEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
APPLICANT/ORGANIZATION
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
ADDRESS
CONTACT PERSON
PARK UNIT
SPECIFIC USE
CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE
BUSINESS PHONE CELL PHONE
LOCATION
DATE(S)HOURS
1. PURPOSE OF THE EVENT:
INSTRUCTIONS:To apply for a Special Event Permit, complete this form and read the Special Event Permit Terms and Conditions attached. Submit an original
2. PARK AREA/FACILITIES TO BE USED:
3. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE EVENT AT ONE TIME AND METHOD FOR LIMITING ATTENDANCE (THE STATE MAY LIMIT THE MAXIMUM ATTENDANCE WITHIN ITS DISCRETION):
4. PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
If you answered yes to any of the above questions or if liability insurance is required (see Special Event Permit Terms and Conditions), please
complete and attach a DPR 246A, Special Event Permit Supplement. If none of the above conditions apply, please complete the signature block below.
SIGNATURE
Department of General ServicesUse Only
I have read and accept the Special Event Terms and Conditions attached. I understand that the District Superintendent or authorized representative
may terminate without prior notice any special event activity when it is necessary for the safety and enjoyment of the public, for the protection of theresources, or for violation of any rules or regulations of the Department of Parks and Recreation or conditions of this permit. I also understand that
any Special Event Permit may be cancelled without notice in the event of disaster or unforeseen emergency.
FOR DEPARTMENT COMPLETION ONLY
TOTAL PERMIT FEES COMMENTS
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED BY DATE
TITLE BUSINESS PHONE
ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE
APPROVED BY DATE
TITLE
ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE
DATEDIRECTOR APPROVAL (for alcoholic beverage sale of more than 4 days only)
YES NO
Does the event involve the sale or use of alcoholic beverages?
Will additional fees be charged for participants (beyond regular facility fees)?
Will items or services be sold at the event?
Are there any other special conditions or requirements? (e.g., accessibility -see page 2)
()()
()
BUSINESS PHONE
()
DATE
The Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder is offering (up to 20) wedding ceremonies performed on the observation deck at Mount
Diablo Summit NOTE: Event will be cancelled if park is closed due to extreme fire danger
Summit Observation Deck -North End (Park staff will caution tape off area for event)
Each event limited to 20 wedding ceremonies. There is a limit of 30 guests per ceremony in addition to the bride, groom and 6
staff members (which all 6 are deputy commissioners and will be performing the ceremonies)
SPECIAL EVENT
1. If the expected attendance is a thousand or more, have ASL interpreters been hired to be present during programs
or activities?
2. If providing additional toilet facilities, such as portable toilets, have additional (20% plus one) accessible toilet
facilities been provided?
3. Are wheelchair seating spaces, with companion seating, provided in assembly areas?
1 - 50 2
51 - 300 4
301 - 500 6
over 500 Add 1 per 100
4. Are individual wheelchair seating spaces at least 30" wide and 60" in length?
5. If the seating capacity is more than 300, are the wheelchair seating areas in more than one location?
6. If providing additional parking spaces, has the number of accessible parking spaces been increased?
1 - 25 1 Van Accessible Space
26 - 50 2 Including One Van Accessible Space
51 - 75 3 Including One Van Accessible Space
76 - 100 4 Including One Van Accessible Space
101 - 150 5 Including One Van Accessible Space
151 - 200 6 Including One Van Accessible Space
201 - 300 7 Including One Van Accessible Space
301 - 400 8 Including One Van Accessible Space
401 - 500 9 Including One Van Accessible Space
501 - 1000 2%, Including Three Van Accessible Spaces
7. For outdoor events, has an adequate number of shaded seating areas been provided?
8. Are "visiting" exhibits physically accessible?
9. Are stages and their path(s) of travel accessible?
10. Does advertising include a phone number for persons requesting special accommodation?
DPR 246 Page 2
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Special Event Permits, when approved, shall be issued subject to the following provisions:
1.All activities and arrangements for advance preparations within the above named unit, shall be at the direction of
the District Superintendent or authorized representative.
2.Rules and regulations of the Department of Parks and Recreation unless specifically exempted or otherwise noted
shall be observed by the permittee, employees, agents, or contractors.
3.The only special activities granted permittee herein are those which are listed in writing on the permit.
4.No structures or sets may be constructed unless specifically provided for and described in writing, no digging or
excavation is permitted, and no shrubbery or trees are to be cut, trimmed or injured. No additions, alterations,
modification, or decorations may be affixed to any Department of Parks and Recreation facility without specific
written approval of the District Superintendent.
5.Fires will not be permitted except upon the specific written approval of the District Superintendent and under specific
direction.
6.Vehicles under the authority of the permittee will be parked in areas designated by the District Superintendent.
7.Permittee will control all traffic and vehicles associated with the event as directed by the District Superintendent.
8.Permittee will maintain the permitted area in a clean and sanitary condition and will restore the area to the condition
in which it was received to the satisfaction of the State.
9.Permittee will repair or be billed at the discretion of the State any and all damage to the park unit or any State property
which was a result of permittee's activities. State will be the sole judge of the extent of damage and the extent of
repairs required to remedy the damage. All repairs will be performed to the satisfaction of the State.
10.The State may require at its discretion, the following special conditions:
a)Fire control measures and additional fire fighting equipment to be furnished by permittee as required
by the District Superintendent.
b)First-aid service to be supplied by permittee, including ambulance service, doctors or nurses.
c)Additional police protection and/or traffic control personnel. Policing of the event will be provided by permittee
and at own expense.
d)Parking arrangements required for permittee's operating personnel.
e)Additional sanitary facilities as required by the District Superintendent. Sanitary facilities over and above those
furnished by State may be provided by permittee and at own expense.
The permittee will be charged a fee based on the number of hours and job classification of State personnel
required to meet any special condition.
All special conditions and associated fees will be listed on the permit.
11.Unless otherwise specified on the Special Event Permit, the State agrees to provide the following services, if
available or appropriate.
a)Maintain public restrooms.
b)Provide fresh water.
c)Provide electricity.
d)Provide garbage cans and remove refuse.
e)Clean all areas prior to occupancy by permittee.
DPR 246 Page 3
12. The interest of permittee created by this agreement may be subject to property taxation. Permittee agrees to pay
any possessory interest tax or any other tax levied on such interest and to indemnify the State from any damage
or loss arising, by reason of such tax or Revenue Taxation Code Section 107.6.
13. Permittee may be charged a permit fee in addition to normal park fees, based on costs incurred by the State, size
and scope of the event, and prevailing fees for commercial facilities in the locality.
14. Depending on circumstances and probability of occurrence, permittee may be charged a damage deposit as
determined by the District Superintendent. Costs for damage repair and any fines or penalties for noncompliance
with permit conditions will be deducted from this deposit. The District Superintendent shall determine if all or only
a portion of the deposit is refundable.
15. The District Superintendent may terminate without prior notice any special event activity when it is necessary for
the safety and enjoyment of the public for the protection of resources, or for violation of any rules or regulations of
the Department of Parks and Recreation or conditions of this permit. In addition, any Special Event Permit may be
cancelled without notice in the event of disaster or unforeseen emergency.
16. It is an express condition of this permit that the State, its officers, agents and employees shall be free from any and
all liabilities and claims for damages and/or suit for or by reason of any death of or injury or injuries to any person
or persons or damages to property of any kind whatsoever, whether the person or property of permittee, its agents
or employees, or third persons, from any cause or causes whatsoever while in or upon said premises or any part
thereof during the term of this permit or occasioned by any occupancy or use of said premises or any activity carried
on by permittee in connection therewith; and permittee hereby covenants and agrees to indemnify and to save
harmless the State, its officers, agents and employees from all liabilities charges, expenses (including counsel fees)
and costs on account of or by reason of any such deaths, injury, liabilities, claims, suits, or losses however occurring
or damage growing out of same.
17. For events having greater potential hazard or liability to the State than is incurred through typical daily park activities,
permittee will be required to provide the District Superintendent with a certificate of insurance with required
endorsements as proof of liability insurance coverage. The policy will cover the period of the permit and will be in
an amount no less than one of the following as determined by the District Superintendent:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INSURANCE REQUIRENTS:
•Combined single limit (CSL) $1,000,000 per occurrence.
•General Aggregate $2,000,000
State of California, its officers, agents, and employees
The insurer will not cancel or reduce the insured's coverage during the period that this permit is in effect or
without 30 days prior written notice, whichever is shorter, to State.
This cancellation provision shall not be construed in derogation of the duty of the permittee to furnish insurance
during the entire term of the permit.
18. Contacts relating to the insurance policy and payment of fee and in regard to the permit generally may be made
through the District Superintendent.
19.All Special Event Permits must be submitted a minimum of forty-five (45) days prior to the day of the event. All copies
of the Special Event Permit must be submitted with original signatures.
20.There is a non-refundable permit fee of $100. There is a $100 fee for Special Event cancellations by permittee
Special Events cancelled by permittee within 24 hours of event date
DPR 246 Page 4
DPR 246A (Rev. 11/97)(Front)(Excel 4/3/2000) Page 5
State of California -The Resources AgencyDEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
1. List of fees and charges to participants attending the event. (This is in additional to regular park facility fees)
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT SUPPLEMENT
2. Plan and method for collecting special fees.
3. Estimated gross receipts and net profits to the permittee.
4. Guaranteed minimum fees and/or percentage of the gross income to be paid to the State as rent.
5. Method of garbage collection and disposal.
6. List of items to be sold during the event.
7. Method of advertising and promoting the event. Attach sample copy of brochures, flyers, poster, etc. The State reserves the right to review and approve all
9. List of all the organizations involved whether sponsors, recipients or promotional firms. Commercial sponsors must specifically be listed.
8. Detailed description of the program to be presented and the displays and concession booths to be installed. (Prepare attachment if additional space is
required.)
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the information requested below then submit this form with your DPR 246, Special Event Permit.
promotional material to protect the interest of the Department.
The civil marriage ceremony fee is $120. Couples can obtain a public marriage license for $95 or a confidential license for
$100. Licenses must be obtained prior to the ceremony at the main office in Martinez.
Pre-register online at http://www.contracostacore.us/
N/A
State will receive the Permit Fee along with 10% of Gross Receipts (including all concessions) within 20 days of the event date.
If not paid within 20 days from the end of the event the permittee will be assessed a $200.00 Late Fee.
After 21 days an additional 5% will be assessed on the total remaining balance owed to the State.
After 45 days any planned or scheduled future events are subject to be denied or cancelled.
Please provide a copy of the Special Event Accountability Worksheet with your payment to the State within 20 days of the event.
X _N/A_Initial -I have read and understand the statement above.
Pack out all trash and/or use State provided trash receptacles.
N/A
Website: http://www.contracostavote.gov,county-wide press releases, social media and event flyers
Event staff will arrive at 9am to set up. They will enter the park through the North Gate entrance. Event staff to set up 16
folding chairs, one podium as well as one 10' x 10' canopy used for shaded seating area on the observation deck. There
are additional shaded seating areas within and around the Summit Museum Visitor Center. One 6' x 2' table and 4 chairs
will be set up in the summit parking lot. 3 "A" frame signs will be set up along the road at Junction Ranger Station, Juniper
Campsite and Long Term Parking Lot at summit. The event is limited to 20 wedding ceremonies -with a limit of 30 guests
per ceremony in addition to the bride, groom and 6 staff members, and will run from 10am to 2:20pm. Ceremonies are held
on the summit observation deck and performed every 15 minutes. Post event, area will be cleaned up by 3:00pm.
The observation deck will be caution taped off by park staff for event.
N/A
DPR 246A (Back) Page 6
FOR DEPARTMENT COMPLETION ONLY
SPECIAL CONDITIONS REQUIRED OF THE PERMITTEE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION:
EXCEPTIONS TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE STATE AS LISTED IN SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT AND CONDITIONS:
THE ITEMS CHECKED BELOW MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE DISTRICT PRIOR TO THE EVENT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
COMMENTS:
Copy of license to sell alcoholic beverages from the California Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control (must be received at
least 10 days in advance of event)
Proof of liability insurance coverage (Certificate of Insurance) in an amount not less than the following:
Combined single limit (CSL) $500,000 per occurrence (must be received at least 60 days in advance of event)
Combined single limit (CSL) $1,000,000 per occurrence (must be received at least 60 days in advance of event)
$200,000.
$
$
Permit Fee
Activity/Facility Fee
Have accessibility issues been addressed?YES NO
YES NO WALK THROUGH CONDUCTED WITH PERMITTEE.
WAIVED
WAIVED
FEES WAIVED. PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER AGENCY
The Clerk-Recorder is excited to offer the Mount Diablo Observation
Deck as a special venue for your ceremony on May 30, 2025.
Important information regarding your ceremony day:
•You may have up to 30 guests, but there is limited seating available during the
ceremony (16 chairs). Wheelchair access is not available on the Observation Deck, but
other accommodations may be available at the summit. Please contact our office as
soon as possible if special accommodations are required.
•Park entrance fees are $10 per vehicle.
•Cell phone reception is limited in the park. Please plan accordingly, as you will be
unable to contact our staff on the day of your ceremony. Ceremonies must be
performed at your scheduled time.
•You should arrive to the park entrance no less than 45 minutes before your scheduled
ceremony. It takes approximately 35 minutes to reach the summit from the North Gate
Road Entrance, 1300 North Gate Road, Walnut Creek, 94598.
•If purchased in advance, copies of the marriage certificate will be provided immediately
following your ceremony.
Directions to the North Gate Road park entrance, beginning from the Clerk-Recorder’s Office in
Martinez, can be found on the back of this notice.
More information regarding the Mount Diablo State Park can be found on their website at:
https://www.parks.ca.gov
For questions, please contact our office at 925-335-7900, or visit www.contracostavote.gov
Directions to Mount Diablo State Park - North Gate Road Entrance
1300 N Gate Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
from the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder Office at 555 Escobar St, Martinez:
Get on I-680 S in Vine Hill
6 min (2.0 mi)
Head northeast on Escobar St toward Castro St
0.6 mi
Continue onto Marina Vista Ave
1.0 mi
Turn right to merge onto I-680 S
0.4 mi
Follow I-680 S to N Main St in Walnut Creek. Take exit 48 from I-680 S
7 min (7.7 mi)
Merge onto I-680 S
2.5 mi
Continue straight to stay on I-680 S
5.1 mi
Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 48 toward Treat Blvd/Geary Rd
364 ft
Keep right and merge onto N Main St
0.2 mi
Take Treat Blvd and Walnut Ave to N Gate Rd
14 min (5.1 mi)
Use the left 2 lanes to merge onto N Main St (signs for Treat Blvd)
0.2 mi
Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Treat Blvd
1.2 mi
Turn right onto Bancroft Rd
0.7 mi
Continue onto Walnut Ave
1.6 mi
At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Oak Grove Rd
351 ft
Turn left onto N Gate Rd
1.3 mi
To Mount Diablo Summit from North Gate Road Entrance
Summit Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598:
Head southeast on N Gate Rd
6.5 mi
Continue straight onto Summit Rd
2.3 mi
Turn right to stay on Summit Rd
2.1 mi
Contra
Costa
County
County Administrator
Risk Management Department
2530 Arnold Drive, Suite 140
Martinez, California 94553
March 6, 2025
State of California
Department of Parks and Recreation
Mount Diablo Summit
96 Mitchell Canyon Road
Clayton CA 94517
Re: Destination Weddings Programs on May 30, 2025, and September 26, 2025
To Whom It May Concern:
The County of Contra Costa has a comprehensive self-insurance program to cover its
general, automobile, and professional liability exposure, as well as its obligations under the
Workers’ Compensation laws of California.
The County’s self-insurance program provides for the legal defense of officials, employees,
and volunteers pursuant to government Code Section 825 and for the payment of all sums
that the County is obligated to pay by reason of liability imposed by law and arising from acts
or failures to act, excepting punitive damages. This protection covers services performed by
officers, employees, and volunteers within the scope of their official duties in accordance with
the conditions of their employment or service.
The self-insurance program is funded to provide payment of claims. The County also has
excess reinsurance with Public Risk Innovations, Solutions, and Management (PRISM)
formerly CSAC Excess Insurance Authority.
Sincerely,
Karen Caoile
Director of Risk Management
cc: S Smith, Clerk-Recorder
Risk Management
Administration (925) 335-1400
Fax Number (925) 335-1497
Docusign Envelope ID: FF929B18-E914-472F-9653-B78E44B1354C
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
CERTIFICATE OF SELF-INSURANCE
Risk Management Department, 2530 Arnold Drive, Suite 140, Martinez, California 94553
Coverages: This is to certify that the County of Contra Costa is self-insured for the following coverages:
Type of Coverage Self-Insured Limit
General Liability: Personal Injury, Property Damage, $1,000,000
Errors and Omissions
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Professional Liability: $1,000,000
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Workers’ Compensation: $ 750,000
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Automobile Liability: $1,000,000
Vehicles Owned, Non-Owned & Hired
Terms, Conditions and Special Items:
The following coverage is in effect and is provided through participation in a risk sharing joint powers
authority: comprehensive general and automobile liability as defined in the Memorandum of Coverage on file
with the entity and which will be made available upon request.
The coverage being provided is limited to the activity and the time period indicated herein and is subject to all
the terms, conditions and exclusions of the Memorandum of Coverage. This coverage does not have an
annual aggregate.
Coverage is in effect at this time and will not be cancelled, limited or allowed to expire at a date other than
the indicted herein except upon 30 days written notice to the certificate holder.
Additional Covered Party: The State of California, its officers, agents, and employees are named as an
additional covered party on Contra Costa County’s Self-Insurance Liability Program but only with respect to
the above.
Date Issued: 03/06/2025
Expiration Date: 07/01/2025 Karen Caoile
Director of Risk Management
Docusign Envelope ID: FF929B18-E914-472F-9653-B78E44B1354C
ISSUE DATE
06/28/2024CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE
Public Risk Innovation,
Solutions, and Management
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE
CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR
ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE
CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
C/O ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
18100 VON KARMAN AVENUE, 10TH FLOOR
IRVINE, CA 92612
PHONE (949) 756-0271 / FAX (619) 699-0901
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED and/or requesting a WAIVER OF SUBROGATION, the
Memorandums of Coverage must be endorsed. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in
lieu of such endorsement(s).
CO
Coverages
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE MEMORANDUMS OF COVERAGE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE MEMBER NAMED ABOVE FOR THE PERIOD
INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN. THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE MEMORANDUMS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE
TERMS, EXCLUSIONS, AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH MEMORANDUMS. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
CO
LTR TYPE OF COVERAGE MEMORANDUM/
POLICY #
COVERAGE EFFECTIVE
DATE
COVERAGE EXPIRATION
DATE LIABILITY LIMITS
A
Cancellation
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management
Member:
07/01/2024 07/01/2025
Certificate Holder
COVERAGE
AFFORDED BY:
COVERAGE
AFFORDED BY:
COVERAGE
AFFORDED BY:
COVERAGE
AFFORDED BY:
Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management
B
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Description of Operations/Locations/Vehicles/Special Items:
AS RESPECTS EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE ONLY.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
ATTN: KAREN CAOILE, DIRECTOR OF RISK
MANAGEMENT
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
2530 ARNOLD DRIVE, SUITE 140
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVIDENCE ONLY
C/O CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
2530 ARNOLD DRIVE, SUITE 140
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
LICENSE #0C36861
GL2-366
CERTIFICATE NO.FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVIDENCE ONLY
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED MEMORANDUMS OF COVERAGES BE CANCELLED
BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE MEMORANDUMS OF COVERAGE PROVISIONS.
Excess General Liability
Excess Auto Liability
X
X
Difference between $2,000,000 and
Member's Self-Insured Retention of
$1,000,000 and/or applicable
additional member and pooled
layers of coverage
Program Aggregate Applies
Completed Operations Aggregate
Applies
CONTR
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MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1364 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/31/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Clerk-Recorder, a
purchase order with R-Computer in an amount not to exceed $6,305 and a General Terms of Use with
Adobe for use of its Acrobat Pro, Creative Cloud, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premier Pro, for the period
April 12, 2025 through April 12, 2026.
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kristin Connelly, Clerk-Recorder
Report Title:Purchase Order with R-Computer for Adobe Products
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Clerk-Recorder Registrar of
Voters, a purchase order with R-Computer in an amount not to exceed $6,304.40 and a General Terms of Use
contract with Adobe for use of its Acrobat Pro, Creative Cloud, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premier Pro, for the
period April 12, 2025 through April 12, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
50% Recorder Modernization Fund, 50% General Fund on behalf of Elections.
BACKGROUND:
The Clerk-Recorder-Election’s Department utilizes various Adobe software programs to help increase the
efficiency and creativity of the services provided to our customers.Services that benefit from the utilization of
programs such as Acrobat Pro,Creative Cloud,Illustrator,InDesign,and Premier Pro include our voter and
outreach services.
By executing this purchase order,the County is agreeing to defend,indemnify,and hold Adobe harmless for
any claims arising out of its performance under the purchase order agreement.The agreement limits Adobe’s
liability to the greater of $100 or the total of three months of payments that immediately precede a claim.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this authorization is not approved the Clerk-Recorder-Election team will not have access to the useful
resources that Adobe provides. For our voter and outreach services, this would include not having the ability to
create and edit ballot and map images, postcards, flyers, as well as social media posts and videos. For the Clerk
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1365 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/1/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE Budget Amendment N. 25-00039 authorizing new revenue in Department 0353 – Recorder
Micrographics/Modernization the net amount of $10,000 from service fees and appropriating it for
expenditure; and re-balancing appropriations and revenues throughout Department’s programs to
match fiscal projections. (No General Fund impact)
Attachments:1. BDA-25-00039.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kristin Connelly, Clerk-Recorder
Report Title:Budget Amendment No. BDA-25-00039 for Department 0353 - Recorder
Micrographics/Modernization
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE Budget Amendment No. BDA-25-00039 authorizing new revenue in Department 0353 - Recorder
Micrographics/Modernization the net amount of $10,000 from service fees and appropriating it for expenditure;
and re-balancing appropriations and revenues throughout Department’s programs to match fiscal projections.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No net fiscal impact, as this is a balanced adjustment. Note also that Department 0353 - Recorder
Micrographics/Modernization is not part of the County General Fund but belongs to a separate County fund.
BACKGROUND:
Each Cost Center within Department 0353 funds a special program within the Clerk-Recorder Division. Each
program is authorized pursuant to Government Codes and Health and Safety Codes. The Clerk-Recorder
Department has identified the need for adjustments to the FY24/25 Recorder Micrographics/Modernization
budget to better align the expenditure and revenue appropriations with current year-end fiscal projections for
each program within Department 0353.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this authorization is not approved the Clerk-Recorder Division will have difficulty monitoring the budget of
these programs. Without this adjustment, the Division would not be able to rely on the accuracy of the finance
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Budget Template Operating Budget : FY 2024-25 Operating Budget
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2451 RECORDER
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110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
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Initiator's Home
Org
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Operating Budget)
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2451 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
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Org on Budget
Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
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(FY 2024-25
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2451 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
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0355 RECORDER
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2451 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
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(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
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MODERNIZATION
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Org on Budget
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FY 2024-25 Year
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DPMTAL EXP
0355 RECORDER
(Home Org)
2450 RECORDS
MGMT/MICRO
CONV
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
$0.00 $208,947.00 Warning : - Home
Org on Budget
Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
FY 2024-25 Year
(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
2310:NON CNTY PROF
SPCLZD SVCS
0355 RECORDER
(Home Org)
2450 RECORDS
MGMT/MICRO
CONV
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
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Org on Budget
Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
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(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
1011:PERMANENT
SALARIES
0355 RECORDER
(Home Org)
2450 RECORDS
MGMT/MICRO
CONV
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
$57,166.00 $0.00 Warning : - Home
Org on Budget
Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
FY 2024-25 Year
(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
9751:ELECTRNC REC
DELVRY SVCS
0355 RECORDER
(Home Org)
2454 ELECTRNC
REC DLVRY SYSTM
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
$21,000.00 $0.00 Warning : - Home
Org on Budget
Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
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(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
2479:OTHER SPECIAL
DPMTAL EXP
0355 RECORDER
(Home Org)
2454 ELECTRNC
REC DLVRY SYSTM
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
$0.00 $454,034.00 Warning : - Home
Org on Budget
Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
FY 2024-25 Year
(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
2310:NON CNTY PROF
SPCLZD SVCS
0355 RECORDER
(Home Org)
2454 ELECTRNC
REC DLVRY SYSTM
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
$159,553.00 $0.00 Warning : - Home
Org on Budget
Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
FY 2024-25 Year
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Operating Budget)
1011:PERMANENT
SALARIES
0355 RECORDER
(Home Org)
2454 ELECTRNC
REC DLVRY SYSTM
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
$273,481.00 $0.00 Warning : - Home
Org on Budget
Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
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(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
2310:NON CNTY PROF
SPCLZD SVCS
0355 RECORDER
(Home Org)
2453 RECORDER
REDACTION PROG
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
$0.00 $80,428.00 Warning : - Home
Org on Budget
Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
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(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
1011:PERMANENT
SALARIES
0355 RECORDER
(Home Org)
2453 RECORDER
REDACTION PROG
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
$80,428.00 $0.00 Warning : - Home
Org on Budget
Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
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FY 2024-25 Year
(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
9745:RECORDING FEES 0355 RECORDER
(Home Org)
2452 VITAL &
HEALTH STATS
MOD
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
$0.00 $30,000.00 Warning : - Home
Org on Budget
Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
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(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
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0355 RECORDER
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2452 VITAL &
HEALTH STATS
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110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
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(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
2310:NON CNTY PROF
SPCLZD SVCS
0355 RECORDER
(Home Org)
2452 VITAL &
HEALTH STATS
MOD
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
$180,781.00 $0.00 Warning : - Home
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Line Not Equal
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Org
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(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
9748:RECORDERS
MODERNIZING FEE
0355 RECORDER
(Home Org)
2451 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
$0.00 $22,000.00 Warning : - Home
Org on Budget
Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
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(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
4951:OFFICE EQUIP &
FURNITURE
0355 RECORDER
(Home Org)
2451 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
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Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
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Operating Budget)
3618:DOIT OTHER
TELCOM CHARGES
0355 RECORDER
(Home Org)
2451 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
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Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
FY 2024-25 Year
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Operating Budget)
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SUPPLY
0355 RECORDER
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2451 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
110000 RECORDER
MODERNIZATION
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Line Not Equal
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Org
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:1RES 2025-
116
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:3/13/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-116 declaring the intention to form Zone 1102 within County Service
Area P-6 located at 1024-1026 Grayson Road in the unincorporated Pleasant Hill area and fixing a
public hearing for May 13, 2025, to consider public input regarding the establishment of Zone 1102,
and the adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-06 authorizing the levy of a special tax within Zone 1102 to
fund police protection services, as recommended by the Conservation and Development Director.
(100% Developer fees)
Attachments:1. Exhibit_A_Legal_Description, 2. Exhibit_B_Plat_Map
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To: Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title:Resolution of Intention to Form Zone 1102 of County Service Area P-6 located at 1024-1026
Grayson Road in the UNINCORPORATED Pleasant Hill area of the County. (District IV).
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. ADOPT the associated Resolution, initiating proceedings for the formation of a new zone, Zone 1102, within
County Service Area P-6, located at 1024-1026 Grayson Road in the unincorporated Pleasant Hill area of the
County.
2. FIX a public hearing for May 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., on the formation of Zone 1102 within County Service
Area P-6.
3. FIX a public hearing for May 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., to consider the adoption of Ordinance 2025-06, which
would authorize the levy of a special tax to augment funding for police protection services in proposed Zone
1102, and to authorize submission of the ordinance to the voters for approval at the July 15, 2025, election.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of establishing the proposed Police Services Special Tax District is paid for by the developer of the
subdivision.
BACKGROUND:
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Per the conditions of approval for Subdivision 9531 (County File #CDSD20-09531), the developer of the
property located at 1024-1026 Grayson Road in the unincorporated Pleasant Hill area is required to establish a
Special Police Services Tax District for the 10-lot subdivision prior to recording the final map for the
subdivision. The proposed special tax district would fund an increase in the level of police protection services
that is provided in the unincorporated Pleasant Hill area.
Adoption of a resolution of intent to form a new tax district is required by Government Code Section 25217,
subdivision (b), as the first step in forming the proposed zone, which will serve as the vehicle to collect special
taxes within the proposed zone if the tax measure is approved by the voters on the July 15, 2025, ballot. The
resolution includes information regarding the name and boundaries of the zone, the different level of services to
be provided, and the method by which the increased level of service is to be funded. The resolution also directs
the Clerk of the Board to publish and mail notice of a public hearing regarding the proposed zone formation. It
is recommended that the Board set this hearing for 9:00 a.m. on May 13, 2025. If at the conclusion of that
public hearing the Board determines that more than 50% of the total number of voters residing within the
proposed zone have filed written objections to the formation, Government Code Section 25217.1, subdivision
(b)(1), would require the Board to determine that a majority protest exists and to terminate the proceedings. The
proposed police service district currently consists of a single 3.02-acre property owned by Calibr Ventures INC,
who per the conditions of approval for the subdivision are required to establish the police service district prior
to recording the final map.
If there is no majority protest and the Board elects to proceed with the formation of the zone, a second public
hearing would be required to consider the approval of Ordinance No. 2025-06, pertaining to the proposed levy
of a special tax on the subject parcel within Zone 1102 for police protection services and submission of the
measure to the voters, pursuant to Government Code Section 50077, subdivision (a). It is recommended that
this hearing be set at 9:00 a.m. on May 13, 2025, immediately following the hearing on the zone formation. If
the Board thereafter adopts Ordinance No. 2025-06, then the tax measure would be submitted for placement on
the July 15, 2025, ballot.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, Ordinance No. 2025-06 will not be adopted, formation of Special Tax Zone 1102 will not
occur, and the Special Tax District will not be established at the May 13, 2025, hearing.
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM ZONE 1102 OF COUNTY SERVICE
AREA P-6 IN THE UNINCORPORATED PLEASANT HILL AREA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RESOLVES:
1. The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County proposes the formation of new zone in the unincorporated
Pleasant Hill area of County Service Area (CSA) P-6, pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 2.3 of Part 2 of Division
2 of Title 3 of the California Government Code.
2. The boundaries of the territory to be included in the zone area are described in 'Exhibit A' and shown in
'Exhibit B', both of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. The formation of Zone 1102 is proposed to provide the County of Contra Costa with a method of financing
an increased level of police protection services to the area within the zone.
4. The proposed zone would provide a level of police protection services that exceeds the level of service
outside the zone, and if approved by the voters, the proposed zone would generate additional revenue in the
form of special taxes to fund the increase in this level of service.
5. The increase in the level of service would be financed through the levy of a voter-approved special tax on all
taxable parcels within the zone.
6. The name proposed for the zone is "Zone 1102" of CSA P-6.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT at 9:00 a.m. on May 13, 2025, in the Chamber of the Board of
Supervisors, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553, this Board will
conduct a public hearing upon the proposed formation of Zone 1102 of CSA P-6. The Clerk of the Board is
hereby directed to give notice of the public hearing by (1) publishing a notice that complies with Government
Code Section 25217, subdivision (d)(1), pursuant to Government Code Section 6061; (2) mailing the notice to
all owners of property within the proposed zone; (3) mailing the notice to each city and special district that
contains, or whose sphere of influence contains the proposed zone; and (4) verifying that the notice is posted in
at least three public places within the territory of the proposed zone.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:1RES 2025-
117
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:3/20/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-117 approving the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in
the amount of up to $50,000,000 to finance the acquisition, development, construction, or
rehabilitation of a 70-unit multifamily residential rental housing development known as El Cerrito Plaza
- Parcel A South located at 515 Richmond Street in El Cerrito, California. (No General Fund impact)
Attachments:1. Proof of Publishing - El Cerrito, 2. Transcript (TEFRA Hearing) (El Cerrito Plaza) 4901-7391-
9276_3-signed, 3. Signed Resolution 2025-117
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To: Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title:Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds TEFRA for El Cerrito Plaza - Parcel A South
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.ADOPT a resolution approving the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds or Notes ("Bonds")in
the amount of up to $50,000,000 to finance the acquisition,development,construction,or rehabilitation of a
70-unit multifamily residential rental housing development known as El Cerrito Plaza -Parcel A South
located at 515 Richmond Street in El Cerrito, California (the "Project").
2.FIND AND DECLARE that the recitals contained in the proposed resolution are true and correct;
3.ACKNOWLEDGE that such approval is solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of Tax Equity
and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA)and Section 147(f)of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,as
amended (the "Code")to finance the costs of the acquisition,development,construction,or rehabilitation of
the Project subject to Boad or Supervisors approval of all documents related to the Bonds to which the
County is a party;
4.ACKNOWLEDGE that adoption of this resolution does not relieve or exempt the project sponsor from
obtaining required permits or approvals,nor obligate the County to incur any obligation to provide financial
assistance with respect to the Bonds or the Project; and
5.AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the Director of the Department of Conservation &Development,or designee,to
take any and all actions and execute and deliver any and all certificates,agreements and other documents
needed in connection with the Bonds.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact to the General Fund. The County will be reimbursed for any costs incurred in the process of
conducting the TEFRA Hearing and Board of Supervisors’ approval. The issuance authorization is for the sole
purpose of satisfying the provisions of the Code. No County funds are pledged to secure the Bonds.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County, through the Conservation and Development Department, operates a multifamily
mortgage revenue bond financing program. The purpose of the program is to increase or preserve the supply of
affordable rental housing available to low and very low-income households. The County program may be
undertaken within the unincorporated County and within the cities located in the County that have agreed to let
the County operate the program in their jurisdiction. The County is authorized to issue multifamily housing
revenue notes and bonds pursuant to Section 52075 and following the California Health and Safety Code.
The recommended action is the adoption of a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) resolution by
the Board, as the legislative body of the County, authorizing the issuance of multifamily housing revenue
bonds or notes (the "Bonds") in the maximum principal amount of $50,000,000, and the loan of the proceeds of
the Bonds to ECP Parcel A South Housing Partners, L.P., a California limited partnership (the “Borrower”), to
provide financing for costs of the acquisition, development, construction, or rehabilitation of a 70-unit
multifamily residential rental housing development located at 515 Richmond Street in the City of El Cerrito,
known as El Cerrito Plaza - Parcel A South (the "Project").
The main purpose of the proposed resolution is to acknowledge that a public hearing was held by the
Department of Conservation and Development on April 4, 2025, where members of the community were given
an opportunity to speak on the use of tax-exempt financing for the Project, and to meet other bond issuance
requirements which are specified in Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code. No public comments were
received. A notice of the hearing was published in the East Bay Times (proof of publication attached) on March
27, 2025.
The proposed bonds cannot be issued until a separate, future resolution is adopted by the Board of Supervisors
specifically authorizing the sale of the bonds. The separate resolution to authorize the sale of bonds would
come before the Board after receipt of an allocation from the State of California for Private Activity Bond
Authority. An application for Private Activity Bond Authority has been submitted to the California Debt Limit
Allocation Committee. The expected timing for a Bond Sale Resolution is anticipated by the end of October
2025.
The proposed resolution would not relieve the Borrower from obtaining other required permits or approvals
required by law, nor obligate the County to incur any obligation or provide financial assistance with respect to
the Bonds or the Project. Annual expenses of the County related to the monitoring of the Regulatory Agreement
are provided for in the bond issue.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Negative action would prevent the County from meeting the public approval requirement of the Internal
Revenue Code for issuing Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, and prior actions of officers and agents of the
County would not be confirmed and ratified. As a result the Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds could not be
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issued by the County and the Project will not be built.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
IN THE MATTER OF Resolution No. 2025/XX
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS OR NOTES
ISSUED TO FINANCE A MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS
EL CERRITO PLAZA - PARCEL A SOUTH
WHEREAS,the County of Contra Costa (the “County”) has indicated its intent to adopt a plan of financing to sell
and issue multifamily housing revenue bonds or notes in one or more series issued from time to time, and at no
time to exceed $50,000,000 in outstanding aggregate principal amount (the “Bonds”), pursuant to the authority set
forth in Section 52075 and following of the California Health and Safety Code; and
WHEREAS,the proceeds of the Bonds,if issued,will be used to assist in financing (including reimbursement of
borrower’s expenditures)the acquisition,construction,development or rehabilitation of a multifamily rental housing
development consisting of 70 units (including one manager’s unit),located at 515 Richmond Street in the City of El
Cerrito, California (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS,the Project will be owned by ECP Parcel A South Housing Partners,L.P.,a California limited
partnership (or an affiliate, assignees or designee approved by the County) (the “Borrower”); and
WHEREAS,all of the rental units in the Project,except for one unit set aside for an on-site property manager,will
be rented to persons and families of very low or low income; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 147(f)of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”),the Bonds are required
to be approved prior to their issuance by the applicable elected representative of the governmental unit on whose
behalf the bonds are expected to be issued and by each governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which
any facility financed by such bonds is to be located,after a public hearing held following reasonable public notice;
and
WHEREAS,the interest on the Bonds may qualify for exclusion from gross income under Section 103 of the Code,
only if the Bonds are approved in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Code; and
WHEREAS, the Project is located wholly within Contra Costa County, California; and
WHEREAS,this Board is the elected legislative body of the County and is the applicable elected representative of
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the County within the meaning of Section 147(f) of the Code; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 147(f)of the Code,the County has,following notice duly given,held a public
hearing regarding the plan of financing and the issuance of such Bonds on April 4,2025,and now desires that the
Board approve the issuance of such Bonds within Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS,the Assistant Deputy Director of the Department of Conservation and Development of the County has,
following notice duly given,held a public hearing regarding the issuance of the Bonds and the financing of the
Project,and a summary of any oral or written testimony received at the public hearing has been presented to the
Board for its consideration; and
WHEREAS, the Board now desires to approve the issuance of the Bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, as
follows:
Section 1.The Board hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct.
Section 2.The Board hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Code.
Section 3.The adoption of this Resolution does not (i)relieve or exempt the Borrower from obtaining any
permits or approvals that are required by,or determined to be necessary from,the County in connection with the
Project,nor (ii)obligate the County to incur any obligation or provide financial assistance with respect to the Bonds
or the Project.
Section 4.All actions heretofore taken by the officers and agents of the County with respect to the financing of
the Project and the issuance of Bonds are hereby approved,ratified and confirmed,and the Director of the
Department of Conservation and Development,or designee,are hereby authorized and directed,for and in the name
and on behalf of the County,to do any and all things and take any and all actions and execute and deliver any and all
certificates,agreements and other documents needed in connection with the modifications to the documents for the
Bonds so long as the modifications do not in any way increase the obligations or liability of the County under such
documents.
Section 5.This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1366 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/18/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute, on behalf of the
County, an amendment to a franchise agreement with Garaventa Enterprises, Inc. (dba Mt. Diablo
Resource Recovery), to extend the term from May 8, 2025 through August 31, 2025 for continued
solid waste, recycling, and organics collection in its East County service area, and make a related
finding under the California Environmental Quality Act, as recommended by the Conservation and
Development Director. (100% Solid Waste Franchise fees, no General Fund impact)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title:Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services in the Unincorporated East County Areas Served
by Garaventa Enterprises, Inc. to Extend the Term of the Franchise Agreement
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute, on behalf of the County, an
amendment to a franchise agreement with Garaventa Enterprises, Inc. (dba Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery), to
extend the agreement termination date from May 8, 2025, to a new termination date of August 31, 2025, for
continued solid waste, recycling, and organics collection in its East County service area.
2. FIND that the Fifth Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines, as the Fifth Amendment will not cause potentially significant
impacts on the environment.
3. DIRECT the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) Director or designee to file a CEQA
Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.
4. DIRECT the Director of DCD, or designee, to arrange for payment of the $50 handling fee to the County
Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no impact on the County General Fund. The costs for County staff time spent administering the
Franchise Agreement with Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR), and any related consulting services are
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covered by solid waste/recycling collection franchise fees.
BACKGROUND:
In May of 1995, the County entered into the Agreement with MDRR to govern collection services provided in
unincorporated East County areas. The Agreement has been amended four times and said amendments were
approved by both Parties on or about January 8, 2000, January 25, 2011, August 9, 2011, and July 14, 2020.
The Agreement grants MDRR the exclusive privilege and duty to collect residential and commercial solid
waste and recyclable material (including organics) within the unincorporated service area (Franchise Area). The
Franchise Area covers the following unincorporated communities, all but one of which is located in East
County:
1. Part of Bay Point (western portion)
2. Bethel Island
3. Brentwood, unincorporated
4. Part of Byron (outside the Byron Sanitary District service area)
5. Discovery Bay
6. Knightsen
7. North Concord, unincorporated
8. Oakley, unincorporated
The current Franchise Agreement with MDRR continues through May 8, 2025. The purpose of this Fifth
Amendment is to extend the term of the Agreement through August 31, 2025. There are no service or rate
changes in this Fifth Amendment to the Franchise Agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
After May 8, 2025, solid waste, recycling, and organics collection services in the unincorporated East County
area currently served by MDRR would no longer be regulated under a franchise agreement as required by
County Code Chapter 418-7.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1375 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/27/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE Budget Amendment No. BDA-25-00035 recognizing new revenue in the amount of
$15,635,000 from General Fund Unassigned fund balance and appropriating it for the redemption of
the County's 2015 Lease Revenue Bonds, as recommended by the County Administrator. (100%
General Fund)
Attachments:1. BDA-25-00035.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To: Board of Supervisors
From:Monica Nino, County Administrator
Report Title:APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE REDEMPTION OF LEASE REVENUE
BONDS (REFUNDING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS) 2015 SERIES A AND 2015 SERIES B
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE Budget Amendment No. BDA-25-00035 recognizing new revenue in the amount of $15,635,000
from General Fund Unassigned fund balance and appropriating it for the redemption of the County's 2015
Lease Revenue Bonds
FISCAL IMPACT:
On March 11, 2025, the Board of Supervisors authorized the early redemption of the County’s 2015 Series A
and Series B Lease Revenue Bonds in the amount of $20,374,847 ($10,083,847 Series A and $10,291,000
Series B) on June 1, 2025. The early redemption of the bonds will result in avoidance of future interest costs in
the amount of $2,586,444 ($1,965,944 Series A and $620,500 Series B) for the period December 1, 2025
through June 1, 2035. The Net Present Value (NPV) of the June 1, 2025 interest payment plus the future cost
avoidance of interest is approximately $984k in 2025 dollars.NPV is a calculation of the present value of future
cash flows expressed in current year dollars.
Today’s action appropriates $15,635,000 from General Fund Unassigned fund balance to complete the
redemption. The balance, $4,739,847 (composed of $4,275,000 in principal and $464,846.88 in interest) is
already budgeted in the current year and has been collected through occupancy rates established by the Public
Works department.
BACKGROUND:
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On July 21, 2015, the Board of Supervisors authorized issuance of up to $90,000,000 of bonds to fund various
capital projects and refunded previously issued bonds for cost savings. Ultimately, the County ended up issuing
$71,115,000 of lease revenue bonds; $19,055,000 to find new capital projects and $52,060,000 to refund
previously issued bonds for cost savings with no change to the final maturity date. Specifically, the 2015 Lease
Revenue Bonds included funding for the following:
2015 Series A (Capital Projects) - $19,055,000
Solar Photovoltaic Panels. This project consisted of the acquisition and installation of solar photovoltaic panels
that generate an aggregate capacity of approximately 1,742 kilowatts and an estimated 2,952,000 kilowatt-
hours per year. The solar photovoltaic panels were installed on canopies located on six sites within the County,
including: the Juvenile Hall; the Sheriff Coroner-Forensic Science Center; the Sheriff's Office of Emergency
Services; the Sheriff's Field Operations Bureau facility; the Public Works Department Administrative office
building; and the West County Health Center. The solar photovoltaic panels had an expected useful life of 25
years at the time of construction
Behavioral Health and Medical Clinic Expansion. This project consisted of the construction, acquisition,
installation and equipping of an approximately 12,000 square foot behavioral health facility and expansion of a
medical clinic on an approximately 0.93 acre parcel located adjacent and connected to the County’s West
County Health Center in San Pablo, California. Construction of the Behavioral Health and Medical Expansion
was completed in February 2020 and has been in service since that time.
2015 Series B (Refunding) - $52,060,000
The County’s 2015 Series B refunding resulted in a net present value (NPV) cost savings of $4.6 million from a
series of outstanding bonds, including the following: 1999 Series A, 2002 Series A, 2002 Series B, 2003 Series
A and 2007 Series A.
Redemption of the Bonds
When the County issued the 2015 Series A and Series B bonds, a “call option” was priced into the sale of the
bonds. This is typical of the vast majority of tax exempt bonds sold in the municipal bond market. A “call
option” is a financial instrument that allows the issuer of bonds an opportunity to redeem the bonds at a future
point in time, in this case 10 years from the date of issuance of the bonds, for refunding or defeasance. This
allows the issuer flexibility to capitalize on changes to interest rates, restructure its debt portfolio or defease the
bonds in full (i.e. pay the bonds off).
As each of the County’s bond issuances approaches its respective call date, staff tracks the economic
opportunities to refund or redeem the bonds for cost savings or to defease the bonds. In the case of the 2015
Series A and Series B bonds, staff recommended and the Board approved redemption of the bonds based on
three primary reasons:
1.Positive Net Present Value (NPV) Savings: Results in the avoidance of $2,586,444 ($1,965,944 Series A
and $620,500 Series B) in future interest costs, which combined with the June 1, 2025 interest payment
due at redemption have an approximate, combined NPV savings amount of $984k.
2.Budget Flexibility: The 2015 Series A and Series B bonds have a remaining debt service requirement of
$23,426,137 for fiscal years 2024-25 through 2034-35. It is important to note that the debt service
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requirement includes both principal and interest outstanding, which is different from the amount needed
to redeem the bonds in that the latter reflects the principal outstanding at the time of the redemption plus
the scheduled June 1, 2025 interest payment.
Redeeming the bonds early will result in additional budget flexibility from avoiding future debt service
payments entirely. This flexibility is most beneficial in the upcoming three budget cycles (FY25-26
through FY27-28) with scheduled debt service payments ranging from $4.5 million to $4.1 million - a
period when the County may be facing challenges with changes to federal and state revenue receipts.
Below is a table showing the current debt service schedule (principal + interest) for the 2015 Lease
Revenue bonds, by series and by fiscal year, for reference:
Series A Series B Total
FY24-25 1,777,693.763,427,000.005,204,693.76
FY25-26 1,050,193.763,420,750.004,470,943.76
FY26-27 1,050,693.763,007,500.004,058,193.76
FY27-28 1,049,443.761,307,250.002,356,693.76
FY28-29 1,046,443.76 0.00 1,046,443.76
FY29-30 1,046,693.76 0.00 1,046,693.76
FY30-31 1,049,943.76 0.00 1,049,943.76
FY31-32 1,049,143.76 0.00 1,049,143.76
FY32-33 1,047,293.76 0.00 1,047,293.76
FY33-34 1,048,218.76 0.00 1,048,218.76
FY34-35 1,047,875.00 0.00 1,047,875.00
12,263,637.6011,162,500.0023,426,137.60
2015 Lease Revenue Bonds
3.Release of Leased Assets: Lease Revenue Bonds are secured by certain leased assets pledged at the time
of issuance of the bonds. The 2015 Series A and Series B bonds currently rely on the following County
properties:
2015 SERIES A&B
Sheriff's Forensic Services Building/Coroner's Office1960 MUIR ROAD MARTINEZ
Department of Information Technology 30 DOUGLAS DRIVE MARTINEZ
Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) Administration 595 CENTER AVE.MARTINEZ
Workforce Services/Aging & Adult Services Building4545 DELTA FAIR BLVD ANTIOCH
John A. Davis Juvenile Hall 202 GLACIER DRIVE MARTINEZ
Sheriff's Field Operations Building 1980 MUIR ROAD MARTINEZ
Early defeasance of the bonds would result in the above properties being released from securitizing the
lease payments related to the bonds. This will allow the County additional flexibility as future
development decisions are made surrounding the Capital Facilities Master Plan (CFMP), including the
disposition of long-standing properties owned by the County without having to take subsequent action
by the Board. A Lease Termination Agreement (attached) will be executed at the time of redemption to
effectuate this release.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The remaining balance needed to redeem the bonds in the amount $15,635,000 will not be formally
appropriated to complete the transaction as directed by the Board on March 11, 2025.
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Amendment: FY 2024-25 - Operating Budget
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Company Contra Costa County
Budget Template Operating Budget : FY 2024-25 Operating Budget
Budget FY 2024-25 Operating Budget
Organizing Dimension Type
Amendment ID BDA-25-00035
Amendment Date 03/27/2025
Description Redemption of Lease Revenue Bonds 2015 series A & B
Amendment Type Appropriation / Estimated Revenue Adjustment
Balanced Amendment Yes
Entry Type Mid-Year Adjustments
Status In Progress
Budget Amendment Entries
Period *Ledger Account/Summary Home Organization *Cost
Center *Fund Debit Amount Credit Amount Memo Exceptions
FY 2024-25 Year
(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
3505:RETIRE OTH LONG
TERM DEBT
1200 GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
(Home Org)
4081
L/TERM
COP
BLDG
DEBT SVC
100300
GENERAL
$15,635,000.00 $0.00 Principal 2015
LR Series A & B
Warning : - Home
Org on Budget
Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
FY 2024-25 Year
(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
9990:APPROPRIATED
FUND BAL
1200 GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
(Home Org)
0005
REVENUE
-
GENERAL
COUNTY
100300
GENERAL
$0.00 $15,635,000.00 General Fund
Unassigned
Reserve FB
Warning : - Home
Org on Budget
Line Not Equal
Initiator's Home
Org
Process History
Process Step Status Completed On Due Date Person (Up to 5)All Persons Comment
Budget Amendment Event Budget Amendment
Event
Step Completed 03/28/2025 08:30:59
AM
03/29/2025 Laura Strobel 1
Budget Amendment Event Review Budget
Amendment
Not Required 03/29/2025 0
Budget Amendment Event Approval by
Department Approver –
Budget Amendment
Approved 03/28/2025 08:34:25
AM
Danielle Fokkema
(Department Approver –
Budget Amendment)
1
Budget Amendment Event Review Budget
Amendment
Awaiting Action 03/29/2025 Analiza Pinlac (Budget
Specialist (Auditor
Office))
3
Xia Zhang (Budget
Specialist (Auditor
Office))
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Process Step Status Completed On Due Date Person (Up to 5)All Persons Comment
Yesenia Campos (Budget
Specialist (Auditor
Office))
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1367 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/31/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the Public Safety
Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Certification Form for Fiscal Year 2024/25 and to submit the MOE
Certificate form to the County Auditor-Controller. (100% State Proposition 172 Funds)
Attachments:1. FY24-25 Prop 172 MOE-Contra Costa.pdf, 2. Signed Maintenance of Effort Certification
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Monica Nino, County Administrator
Report Title:FY 2024/25 Certification of Proposition 172 Public Safety Sales Tax Maintenance of Effort
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute, pursuant to Government
Code section 30056, the County's Public Safety Augmentation Fund Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Certification
Form for Fiscal Year 2024/25 to certify the County exceeds the MOE requirement of $157,656,934 by
$283,897,064 and to submit it to the County Auditor-Controller.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This MOE Certification is required by State statute as implemented by guidelines issued by the California State
Controller. Failure to submit the required certification form would result in the loss of more than $100 million
in State Proposition 172 funds for the current fiscal year. For Fiscal Year 2024/25, the budget includes an
estimated Proposition 172 revenue of approximately $107,954,000 to be split between Sheriff Patrol (46.3%),
Sheriff Detention (36.3%) and the District Attorney’s Office (17.4%).
BACKGROUND:
This ½ cent sales tax was authorized in 1994 as a result of the 1993/94 state budget process. Proposition 172
(Senate Bill 509) designated that the ½ cent sales tax be deposited to newly created state and local public safety
trust funds and allocated to local agencies to fund public safety activities such as police, sheriff, fire, district
attorney, county corrections, and ocean lifeguards. Court operations were explicitly excluded.
To prevent supplantation of local revenues that would have otherwise been allocated to public safety functions
with Proposition 172 sales tax, the Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 2788 as Chapter 886, Statutes of 1994,
which added section 30056 to the Government Code. Government Code section 30056 requires a local agency
to commit at least the same resources as were committed in FY 1992/93 (minus certain exclusions), adjusted
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each year by any growth in its Proposition 172 revenue, as maintenance of effort (MOE) in order to qualify to
receive Proposition 172 (Public Safety Sales Tax).
Government Code section 30056 does not specifically define what is meant by “public safety services” and
allows each county to make its own computation. In implementing the MOE on May 16, 1995, as indicated in
the Certification Form, the County defined public safety as follows: District Attorney (Department 0242),
Probation (Departments 0308, 0309, and 0310), Public Defender (Department 0243), Sheriff-Coroner
(Departments 0255, 0277, 0300, and 0359), and Inmate Medical Care (Department 0301). It should be noted
that the definition of “public safety services” for computation of the MOE obligation does not in any way
detract from the Board’s authority to designate those funds to whatever public safety department or service it
chooses.
In 1993, the Board of Supervisors directed that all public safety sales tax proceeds be allocated to the District
Attorney and Sheriff departments. For the Fiscal Year 2024/25, the budget includes estimated Proposition 172
revenue of $89 million to fund operations in the Sheriff's Office and $18.7 million to fund operations in the
District Attorney’s Office.
Fiscal Year Amount
2005/06 Actual $69,281,424
2006/07 Actual $67,318,904
2007/08 Actual $65,314,410
2008/09 Actual $57,641,994
2009/10 Actual $55,379,148
2010/11 Actual $60,388,430
2011/12 Actual $63,922,867
2012/13 Actual $67,178,163
2013/14 Actual $72,053,360
2014/15 Actual $74,736,241
2015/16 Actual $74,141,898
2016/17 Actual $77,499,977
2017/18 Actual $81,282,181
2018/19 Actual $84,460,701
2019/20 Actual $83,679,516
2020/21 Actual $93,672,378
2021/22 Actual $110,868,204
2022/23 Actual $108,343,930
2023/24 Actual $105,943,216
2024/25 Budgeted $107,954,443
It has been determined that the adopted budget for the County-defined public safety services exceeded the
County’s MOE obligation by more than $283.8 million for FY 2024/25.The MOE calculation was computed
pursuant to Government Code section 30056 and AB 2788. By authorizing the County Administrator to execute
and submit the MOE Certification Form to the County Auditor-Controller, the Board will assure that the
County will receive its full allotment of Proposition 172 funds for the current year.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to file the required certification will jeopardize the County's eligibility to receive public safety sales tax
revenue.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1368 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/11/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County
Counsel, a purchase order with LexisNexis in an amount not to exceed $60,000, and an Amendment
to Subscription Agreement with LexisNexis for online legal research services for the period July 1,
2025, through June 30, 2027. (80% General Fund and 20% General Liability Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Thomas L. Geiger, County Counsel
Report Title:Purchase Order with LexisNexis, A division of RELX Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Counsel,
a purchase order with Lexis-Nexis in an amount not to exceed $60,000, and an Amendment to Subscription
Agreement with Lexis-Nexis for online legal research services for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30,
2027. (80% General Fund and 20% General Liability Fund)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $60,000.
BACKGROUND:
The County Counsel’s Office relies on Lexis+ to conduct legal research within the Lexis-Nexis legal database.
Approval of this purchase order and amendment to the subscription agreement will allow the County Counsel’s
Office to continue to conduct legal research in a reliable database to the benefit of the Office, the client and the
County.
The subscription agreement is governed by the Lexis-Nexis General Terms & Conditions for Use of the online
services. The General Terms & Conditions limits Lexis-Nexis’ liability to the amount County has paid in the 12
-month period prior to the claim. The General Terms & Conditions obligates the County to indemnify Lexis-
Nexis for claims arising out of County uploading infringing content to Lexis-Nexis’ system.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without authorizing the purchase order and amendment of the Lexis+ Subscription Agreement, the Office
cannot continue to provide the same level of legal support to County departments with legal research when
representing the County in litigation and other transactional matters.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1369 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/26/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Counsel, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the County
and the Contra Costa County Water Agency, contracts for legal services with The Freeman Firm and
the Law Office of Roger B. Moore, effective January 7, 2025, and a joint defense agreement with
other Delta counties and water agencies, in connection with California Department of Water
Resources v. All Persons Interested, Sacramento Co. Super. Ct. Case No. 25CV000704. (100%
Water Agency funds)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Thomas L. Geiger, County Counsel
Report Title:DWR’s Delta Conveyance Project Bond Validation Action - Legal Services Contracts and Joint
Defense Agreement
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Counsel, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the County and the
Contra Costa County Water Agency, contracts for legal services with The Freeman Firm and the Law Office of
Roger B. Moore, effective January 7, 2025, and a joint defense agreement with other Delta counties and water
agencies, in connection with California Department of Water Resources v. All Persons Interested,Sacramento
Co. Super. Ct. Case No. 25CV000704.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The County and Water Agency will be jointly responsible for one-fifth of the attorneys’ fees and costs in this
litigation. The fees will be paid from Water Agency funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Board authorized the County to join other Delta counties and water agencies as defendants in California
Department of Water Resources v. All Persons Interested,Sacramento Co. Super. Ct. Case No. 25CV000704,
filed January 7, 2025, to validate new bonds that will finance the Delta Conveyance Project.Staff recommends
that the Board authorize the County Counsel, or designee, to execute legal services contracts and a joint defense
agreement in connection with that litigation.
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The joint defense agreement will be executed among all co-defendants in the case - Butte County, Contra Costa
County and the Contra Costa County Water Agency, Plumas County and the Plumas County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District, San Joaquin County, and Solano County. This agreement authorizes the co-
defendants to share privileged litigation-related communications and documents.
The co-defendants will be represented by two law firms - The Freeman Firm and the Law Office of Roger B.
Moore. The legal services contracts engage those firms for this representation and specify legal fees will be
divided equally among all co-defendants, with the County and the Water Agency being considered a single
agency for billing purposes. The Freeman Firm will charge the following rates: $375 per hour for partners;
$350 per hour for associates; and $125 per hour for paralegals. The Law Office of Roger B. Moore will charge
the following rates: $375 per hour for partners; and $125 per hour for paralegals.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County and Water Agency would not be represented by these law firms, and there would be no agreement
regarding the sharing of privileged documents and communications among the co-defendants in this lawsuit.
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File #: Version:1RES 2025-
119
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:4/1/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-119 authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to apply for and
accept funding from the Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program, in an amount
not to exceed $1,600,000, and to execute a grant award agreement, and any extensions or
amendments thereof, pursuant to State guidelines, with the California Department of Insurance for the
investigation and prosecution of workers' compensation fraud cases for the period of July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026. (100% State)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To: Board of Supervisors
From:Diana Becton, District Attorney
Report Title:FY 25/26 Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program Grant Application
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to apply for and accept funding in an
amount not to exceed $1,600,000 from the Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program, and
to execute a grant award agreement, and any extensions or amendments thereof, pursuant to State guidelines,
with the California Department of Insurance for the investigation and prosecution of workers' compensation
fraud cases for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approximately $1,600,000. 100% State funded, no County match required. The grant will fund salaries and
benefits for Deputy District Attorneys, Senior Inspectors, Legal Assistant, Forensic Accountants, and other staff
assigned to the program. Supplantation is prohibited. Approximate grant amount is based on current fiscal year
2024-25 award. Actual grant amount for fiscal year 2025-26 is determined after application submission.
BACKGROUND:
The State Legislature has determined that one of the significant factors driving up the cost of workers'
compensation insurance is fraud. While fraud is recognized as a growing problem across the country, California
is an area of concerted criminal activity in insurance fraud. The cost of insurance is a factor in the high cost of
doing business in the State. SB 1218 (Presley) was enacted to provide resources for enforcement of current
laws. If the grant is approved, the District Attorney will continue to place staff in the criminal fraud division,
who will be able to concentrate on the problem of workers' compensation fraud.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If unapproved, the District Attorney will be unable to apply for and accept the grant.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
IN THE MATTER OF the Office of the District Attorney Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Grant Fiscal
Year 2025-2026.
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, desires to undertake a certain program designated
as the Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program to be funded in part from funds made
available through the authority of Workers' Compensation California Insurance Code section 1872.83,
California Code of Regulations and administered by the California Department of Insurance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the District Attorney of the County of Contra Costa, or designee,
is authorized, on its behalf, to submit the attached proposal to the California Department of Insurance and is
authorized to execute, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, the attached Grant Award Agreement, including
any extensions or amendments thereof.
IT IS AGREED that any liability arising out of the performance of the Grant Award Agreement, including civil
court actions for damages, shall be the responsibility of the grant recipient and the authorizing agency. The
State of California and the California Department of Insurance disclaim responsibility for any such liability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant
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120
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:4/2/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-120 authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to apply for and
accept funding in an amount not to exceed $550,000 from the Automobile Insurance Fraud
Prosecution Program, and to execute a grant award agreement, and any extensions or amendments
thereof, pursuant to State guidelines, with the California Department of Insurance for the period July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. (100% State)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To: Board of Supervisors
From:Diana Becton, District Attorney
Report Title:FY 25/26 Automobile Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program Grant Application
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to apply for and accept funding in an
amount not to exceed $550,000 from the Automobile Insurance Fraud Prosecution Program, and to execute a
grant award agreement, and any extensions or amendments thereof, pursuant to State guidelines, with the
California Department of Insurance for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approximately $550,000. 100% State funded, no County match. The grant will fund salaries and benefits for a
Deputy District Attorney, a Temporary DA Senior Inspector, and other staff assigned to the program.
Supplantation is prohibited. Approximate grant amount is based on current fiscal year 2024-25 award. Actual
grant amount for fiscal year 2025-26 is determined after application submission.
BACKGROUND:
The State Legislature has determined that one of the significant factors driving up the cost of automobile
insurance is fraud. While fraud is recognized as a growing problem across the country, California is an area of
concerted criminal activity in insurance fraud. The Automobile Insurance Fraud Prosecution award is allocated
from a trust fund financed by an assessment per insured vehicle, payable by the insurer. A portion of the
assessment amount is earmarked for distribution to County District Attorney Offices for enhanced prosecution
of automobile fraud.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If unapproved, the District Attorney's Office will be unable to apply for and accept the grant.
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
IN THE MATTER OF the Office of the District Attorney Automobile Insurance Fraud Grant Fiscal Year 2025-
2026.
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors desires to undertake a certain program designated
the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program to be funded in part from funds made available through Automobile -
California Insurance Code Section 1872.8, California Code of Regulations, Title 10, Section 2698.60 et seq.
and administered by the California Department of Insurance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the District Attorney of the County of Contra Costa, or designee,
is authorized, on its behalf, to submit the attached proposal to the California Department of Insurance and is
authorized to execute on behalf of the Board of Supervisors the attached Grant Award Agreement including any
extensions or amendments thereof.
IT IS AGREED that any liability arising out of the performance of the Grant Award Agreement, including civil
court actions for damages, shall be the responsibility of the grant recipient and the authorizing agency. The
State of California and the California Department of Insurance disclaim responsibility for any such liability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant
expenditures controlled by this body.
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File #: Version:125-1372 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:2/19/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
Employment and Human Services Director, a purchase order and related agreement with Idemia
Identity & Security USA LLC, in an amount not to exceed $22,734, for the purchase of LiveScan
System equipment for the period April 15, 2025 through March 31, 2027. (54% Federal, 38% State,
8% County General Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title:Approve #20-673-0 (Admin) Purchase Order with Idemia Identity & Security USA LLC for
LiveScan System Equipment
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Employment and
Human Services Director, a purchase order and related agreement with Idemia Identity & Security USA LLC,
in an amount not to exceed $22,734, for the purchase of LiveScan System equipment for the period April 15,
2025 through March 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$22,734: 54% Federal, 38% State, 8% County General Fund, all of which is budgeted in FY 24/25.
BACKGROUND:
The Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) is seeking to enter into an agreement with Idemia
Identity & Security USA LLC to renew the Department’s Idemia LiveScan System equipment. This hardware
allows EHSD Children and Family Services (CFS) Bureau to comply with State and Federal requirements that
factor in criminal history as a basis for administering services to children. The federal Department of Justice
(DOJ) charges EHSD for administrative costs to provide and certify appropriate access and use of DOJ’s data
through the LIVE Scan interface. The vendor agreement includes a limitation of liability capping damages at
the price paid for the product/services. This vendor was selected per procurement requirements outlined in
Administrative Bulletin 600.3.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the proposed action not be approved, the County will be unable to comply with state and federal
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requirements in administrating CFS services.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This agreement supports all five (5) of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: (1)
"Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive
Adulthood";(3)"Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and
Nurturing"; and (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families,”
by supporting staff working directly with families and children.
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File #: Version:125-1373 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:2/24/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for
and execute a grant extension with United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against
Women to extend the term through March 31, 2026 with no change to the grant amount of $1,000,000
to implement the Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence,
Sexual Assault, and Stalking grant in Contra Costa County. (100% Federal)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title:No Cost Extension Grant Amendment #29-479-1 (Admin) for Improving Criminal Justice
Program
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for and
execute a grant extension with United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, to
extend the term through March 31, 2026 with no change to the grant amount of $1,000,000 to implement the
Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking
grant in Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of amendment will have no additional fiscal impact.
Original grant amount: $1,000,000 (100% Federal), no county match required.
BACKGROUND:
On April 12, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved item C.43 authorizing the application and acceptance
grant award number: #15JOVW-22-GG-01810-ICJR with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) for
the period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. This staff report seeks approval to request a contract
extension from the funder with no change to the funding amount of $1,000,000.
On June 8, 2023, the DOJ approved the final project budget, and the project started in July 2023. Employment
and Human Services Department (EHSD) was unable to start the project on October 1, 2022 without receipt of
the final budget approval from DOJ. To successfully meet project deliverables, EHSD will request a six (6)-
month no-cost extension for this grant, to extend the term end date from September 30, 2025 to March 31,
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2026.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the proposed action not be approved by the Board of Supervisors, the County will not complete the
program deliverables and will not provide services to support victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence,
Sexual Assault, and Stalking grant in Contra Costa County.
CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This contract supports two of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes of the Children’s Report Card”: (4)
"Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality
of Life for Children and Families” by ensuring support of children and families affected by domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Contra Costa County.
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File #: Version:125-1374 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/13/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute
a contract amendment with Contra Costa Senior Legal Services to increase the payment limit by
$24,873 to a new payment limit not to exceed $325,359 for additional Legal Assistance and Elder
Abuse Prevention services pursuant to the Older Americans Act and Older Californians Act with no
change to the term through June 30, 2025. (59% Federal, 41% State)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title:Contract # 40-459-5 Contra Costa Senior Legal Services
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee to execute a contract
amendment with Contra Costa Senior Legal Services to increase the payment limit by $24,873 to a new
payment limit of $325,359 for additional Legal Assistance and Elder Abuse Prevention services pursuant to the
Older Americans Act and Older Californians Act with no change to the term through June 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$24,873: 59% Federal, 41% State; all of which is budgeted in FY 24-25. (AL: 93.044/93.041)
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa Senior Legal Services (CCSLS) provides legal assistance and elder abuse prevention services in
Contra Costa County for the provision of Title III B Supportive Services - Legal Assistance program and the
provision of Title VII Elder Abuse Prevention. CCSLS assists seniors and the disabled with housing, elder
abuse, consumer prevention, public benefit, advance health care directives, and other issues. CCSLS also
provides Elder Abuse Prevention training at Senior Centers and other locations across Contra Costa County.
This amendment is to authorize additional one-time only funding to the Contractor, bringing the total payment
limit to $325,359 with no change to the term through June 30, 2025.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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Seniors in Contra Costa County will not receive Legal Assistance and Elder Abuse Services.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This amendment supports one of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes of the Children’s Report Card:
(4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing.”
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File #: Version:125-1376 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:12/16/2024 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Interim
Health Services Director, a purchase order with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$468,879 to purchase radios for Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime program to communicate with Miles Hall
Call Center and the County's first responders dispatch center. (100% California Department of Health
Care Services Crisis Care Mobile Units funds)
Attachments:1. Customer Agreement
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Purchase Order with Motorola Solutions, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Interim Health
Services Director, a purchase order with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $468,879 to
purchase radios for the Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime (A3) program to communicate with Miles Hall Call
Center and the County’s first responders dispatch center.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in a one-time expenditure of up to $468,879 and will be funded by the
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) funds. Cost Centers
5989 and 5912 will be utilized for this purchase. There is no impact to the County General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) program and
Measure X provides funding for Contra Costa County Behavioral Health authorities to implement new and
enhanced equipment for the A3 (Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime) Behavioral Health Crisis Response program that
serves the entire County. This funding includes the use of supporting telecommunication equipment. Our
mobile crisis response teams (Mental Health Specialists, Community Support Workers, and Substance Use
Counselors) will use the radios and equipment to respond with other first responder agencies throughout the
county to enhance safety and provide services to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The mobile
crisis response teams will assess clients onsite, stabilize the situation, or initiate an involuntary hold. Our
mobile teams in the field will use these radios to communicate with the County’s CON Fire Dispatch and
A3/Miles Hall Call center. A3 intends to purchase 78 handheld radios, 2 base stations radios, 23 car chargers,
11 six-bank radio chargers, and 15 individual desktop chargers.
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Motorola is the current platform for our existing mobile and portable radio equipment as well as the radio
consoles in the dispatch center, which operate on the East Bay Regional Communication System (EBRCS).
Using this platform allows seamless integration with the current subscriber units and infrastructure being used
by Contra Costa County, CON Fire Dispatch and EBRCS. On December 18, 2024 the Purchasing Agent
approved the continued use of Motorola Solutions, Inc.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If radios are not available, Behavioral Health Services will not be meeting the requirements of the funding
sources. Additionally, the mobile crisis response teams will not be able to meet the primary goal of the A3
model, which is to decrease response times in the field and provide necessary interventions/services. Another
consideration is that the lack of radios and equipment will place staff at risk.
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Motorola Customer Agreement 1
Motorola Solutions Customer Agreement
This Motorola Solutions Customer Agreement (the “MCA”) is entered into between Motorola
Solutions, Inc., with offices at 500 W. Monroe Street, Suite 4400, Chicago, IL 60661 (“Motorola”)
and Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California (the "County" or
"Customer"). Motorola and Customer will each be referred to herein as a “Party” and collectively
as the “Parties”. This Agreement (as defined below) is effective as of the date of the last signature
(the “Effective Date”).
WHEREAS, County is a participating agency of the East Bay Regional Communications System
Authority (“EBRCSA”) System;
WHEREAS, County desires, to the extent permitted by applicable law and regulations, other state
or local governmental agencies who use the EBRCSA System for some or all of their
communications needs to permit the purchase of Products and Services under provisions and
prices substantially the same as specified in this MCA; and
WHEREAS, Motorola desires to sell communications products and services to County and other
state or local governmental agencies who use the EBRCSA System;
THEREFORE, County hereby engages the services of Motorola, and in consideration of the
mutual promises herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Agreement.
1.1. Scope; Agreement Documents. This MCA governs Customer’s purchase of Products (as
defined below) and Services (as defined below) from Motorola. Additional terms and conditions
applicable to specific Products and Services are set forth in one or more addenda attached to this
MCA (each an “Addendum”, and collectively the “Addenda”). In addition, the Parties may agree
upon solution descriptions, equipment lists, statements of work, schedules, technical
specifications, and other ordering documents setting forth the Products and Services to be
purchased by Customer and provided by Motorola and additional rights and obligations of the
Parties (the “Ordering Documents”). To the extent required by applicable procurement law, a
proposal submitted by Motorola in response to a competitive procurement process will be included
within the meaning of the term Ordering Documents. This MCA, the Addenda, and any Ordering
Documents collectively form the Parties’ “Agreement”.
1.2. Eligible Purchasers. The MCA shall also govern purchases of Products (as defined
below) and Services (as defined below) from Motorola, to the extent permitted by applicable law
and regulations, to other state or local governmental agencies, as well as third party service
providers, that use the EBRCSA System ("Eligible Purchasers"). Each Eligible Purchaser may
execute an individual contract with Motorola or issue a purchase order referencing this MCA for
receiving and accepting the subject Products and Services, and for directly paying Motorola. An
Eligible Purchaser placing an order using this MCA has the same rights and responsibilities as
Customer under this MCA with respect to its purchase, but Customer assumes no responsibility
or liability for any such contracts entered into by other governmental agencies pursuant to this
provision.
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1.3. Order of Precedence. Each Addendum will control with respect to conflicting terms in the
MCA, but only as applicable to the Products and Services described in such Addendum. Each
Ordering Document will control with respect to conflicting terms in the MCA or any Addenda, but
only as applicable to the Products and Services described on such Ordering Document.
2. Products and Services.
2.1. Products. Motorola will (a) sell hardware provided by Motorola (“Equipment”), (b) license
software which is either preinstalled on Equipment or installed on Customer-Provided Equipment
(as defined below) and licensed to Customer by Motorola for a perpetual or other defined license
term (“Licensed Software”), and (c) license cloud-based software as a service products and
other software which is either preinstalled on Equipment or installed on Customer- Provided
Equipment, but licensed to Customer by Motorola on a subscription basis (“Subscription
Software”) to Customer, to the extent each is set forth in an Ordering Document, for Customer’s
own use in accordance with this Agreement. The Equipment, Licensed Software, and Subscription
Software shall collectively be referred to herein as “Products”, or individually as a “Product”. At
any time during the Term (as defined below), Motorola may substitute any Products at no cost to
Customer, if the substitute is substantially similar to the Products set forth in the applicable
Ordering Documents.
2.2. Services.
2.2.1. Motorola will provide services related to purchased Products (“Services”), to the
extent set forth in an Ordering Document.
2.2.2. Integration Services; Maintenance and Support Services. If specified in an
Ordering Document, Motorola will provide, for the term of such Ordering
Document, (a) design, deployment, and integration Services in order to design,
install, set up, configure, and/or integrate the applicable Products at the applicable
locations (“Sites”), agreed upon by the Parties (“Integration Services”), or (b)
break/fix maintenance, technical support, or other Services (such as software
integration Services) (“Maintenance and Support Services”), each as further
described in the applicable statement of work. Maintenance and Support Services
and Integration Services will each be considered “Services”, as defined above.
2.2.3. Service Ordering Documents. The Fees for Services will be set forth in an Ordering
Document and any applicable project schedules. A Customer point of contact will
be set forth in the applicable statement of work for the Services. For purposes of
clarity, each statement of work will be incorporated into, and form an integral part
of, the Agreement.
2.2.4. Service Completion. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable Ordering
Document, Services described in an Ordering Document will be deemed complete
upon Motorola’s performance of all Services listed in such Ordering Document
(“Service Completion Date”); provided, however, that Maintenance and Support
Services may be offered on an ongoing basis during a given Ordering Document
term, in which case such Maintenance and Support Services will conclude upon
the expiration or termination of such Ordering Document.
2.3. Non-Preclusion. If, in connection with the Products and Services provided under this
Agreement, Motorola makes recommendations, including a recommendation to purchase other
products or services, nothing in this Agreement precludes Motorola from participating in a future
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competitive bidding process or otherwise offering or selling the recommended products or other
services to Customer. Customer represents that this paragraph does not violate its procurement
standards or other laws, regulations, or policies.
2.4. Customer Obligations. Customer will ensure that information Customer provides to
Motorola in connection with receipt of Products and Services are accurate and complete in all
material respects. Customer will make timely decisions and obtain any required management
approvals that are reasonably necessary for Motorola to provide the Products and Services and
perform its other duties under this Agreement. Unless the applicable Ordering Document states
otherwise, Motorola may rely upon and is not required to evaluate, confirm, reject, modify, or
provide advice concerning any assumptions or Customer information, decisions, or approvals
described in this Section. If any assumptions in the Ordering Documents or information provided
by Customer prove to be incorrect, or if Customer fails to perform any of its obligations under this
Agreement, Motorola’s ability to perform its obligations may be impacted and changes to the
Agreement, including the scope, Fees, and performance schedule may be required.
2.5. Documentation. Products and Services may be delivered with documentation for the
Equipment, software Products, or data that specifies technical and performance features,
capabilities, users, or operation, including training manuals, and other deliverables, such as
reports, specifications, designs, plans, drawings, analytics, or other information (collectively,
“Documentation”). Documentation is and will be owned by Motorola, unless otherwise expressly
agreed in an Addendum or Ordering Document that certain Documentation will be owned by
Customer. Motorola hereby grants Customer a limited, royalty-free, worldwide, non- exclusive
license to use the Documentation solely for its internal business purposes in connection with the
Products and Services.
2.6. Motorola Tools and Equipment. As part of delivering the Products and Services, Motorola
may provide certain tools, equipment, models, and other materials of its own. Such tools and
equipment will remain the sole property of Motorola unless they are to be purchased by Customer
as Products and are explicitly listed on an Ordering Document. The tools and equipment may be
held by Customer for Motorola’s use without charge and may be removed from Customer’s
premises by Motorola at any time without restriction. Customer will safeguard all tools and
equipment while in Customer’s custody or control, and be liable for any loss or damage. Upon the
expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, Customer, at its expense, will return to
Motorola all tools and equipment in its possession or control.
2.7. Authorized Users. Customer will ensure its employees and Authorized Users comply with
the terms of this Agreement and will be liable for all acts and omissions of its employees and
Authorized Users. Customer is responsible for the secure management of Authorized Users’
names, passwords and login credentials for access to Products and Services. “Authorized
Users” are Customer’s employees, full-time contractors engaged for the purpose of supporting
the Products and Services that are not competitors of Motorola, and the entities (if any) specified
in an Ordering Document or otherwise approved by Motorola in writing (email from an authorized
Motorola signatory accepted), which may include affiliates or other Customer agencies.
2.8. Export Control. Customer, its employees, and any other Authorized Users will not access
or use the Products and Services in any jurisdiction in which the provision of such Products and
Services is prohibited under applicable laws or regulations (a “Prohibited Jurisdiction”), and
Customer will not provide access to the Products and Services to any government, entity, or
individual located in a Prohibited Jurisdiction. Customer represents and warrants that (a) it and
its Authorized Users are not named on any U.S. government list of persons prohibited from
receiving U.S. exports, or transacting with any U.S. person; (b) it and its
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Authorized Users are not a national of, or a company registered in, any Prohibited Jurisdiction;
(c) Customer will not permit its Authorized Users to access or use the Products or Services in
violation of any U.S. or other applicable export embargoes, prohibitions or restrictions; and (d)
Customer and its Authorized Users will comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission
of technical data exported from the U.S. and the country in which Customer, its employees, and
the Authorized Users are located.
2.9. Change Orders. Unless a different change control process is agreed upon in writing by
the Parties, a Party may request changes to an Addendum or an Ordering Document by
submitting a change order to the other Party (each, a “Change Order”). If a requested change in
a Change Order causes an increase or decrease in the Products or Services, the Parties by
means of the Change Order will make appropriate adjustments to the Fees, project schedule, or
other matters. Change Orders are effective and binding on the Parties only upon execution of the
Change Order by an authorized representative of both Parties.
3. Term and Termination.
3.1. Term. The term of this MCA (“Term”) will commence on the Effective Date and continue
until five (5) years after the later of (a) the termination, expiration, or discontinuance of services
under the last Ordering Document in effect, or (b) the expiration of all applicable warranty periods,
unless the MCA is earlier terminated as set forth herein. The applicable Addendum or Ordering
Document will set forth the term for the Products and Services governed thereby.
3.2. Termination. Either Party may terminate the Agreement or the applicable Addendum or
Ordering Document if the other Party breaches a material obligation under the Agreement and
does not cure such breach within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice of the breach or fails to
produce a cure plan within such period of time. Each Addendum and Ordering Document may be
separately terminable as set forth therein.
3.3. Suspension of Services. Motorola may terminate or suspend any Products or Services
under an Ordering Document if Motorola determines: (a) the related Product license has expired
or has terminated for any reason; (b) the applicable Product is being used on a hardware platform,
operating system, or version not approved by Motorola; (c) Customer fails to make any payments
when due; or (d) Customer fails to comply with any of its other obligations or otherwise delays
Motorola’s ability to perform.
3.4. Effect of Termination or Expiration. Upon termination for any reason or expiration of this
Agreement, an Addendum, or an Ordering Document, Customer and the Authorized Users will
return or destroy (at Motorola’s option) all Motorola Materials and Motorola’s Confidential
Information in their possession or control and, as applicable, provide proof of such destruction,
except that Equipment purchased by Customer should not be returned. If Customer has any
outstanding payment obligations under this Agreement, Motorola may accelerate and declare all
such obligations of Customer immediately due and payable by Customer. Notwithstanding the
reason for termination or expiration, Customer must pay Motorola for Products and Services
already delivered. Customer has a duty to mitigate any damages under this Agreement, including
in the event of default by Motorola and Customer’s termination of this Agreement.
4. Payment and Invoicing.
4.1. Fees. Fees and charges applicable to the Products and Services (the “Fees”) will be as
set forth in the applicable Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by this reference, or
Ordering Document, and such Fees may be changed by Motorola at any time, except that
Motorola will not change the Fees for Products and Services purchased by Customer during the
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term of an active Ordering Document or during a Subscription Term (as defined and further
described in the applicable Addendum). Changes in the scope of Services described in an
Ordering Document may require an adjustment to the Fees due under such Ordering Document.
If a specific invoicing or payment schedule is set forth in the applicable Addendum or Ordering
Document, such schedule will apply solely with respect to such Addendum or Ordering Document.
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable Ordering Document, the Fees for any Services
exclude expenses associated with unusual and costly Site access requirements (e.g., if Site
access requires a helicopter or other equipment), and Customer will reimburse Motorola for these
or other expenses incurred by Motorola in connection with the Services.
4.2. Taxes. The Fees do not include any excise, sales, lease, use, property, or other taxes,
assessments, duties, or regulatory charges or contribution requirements (collectively, “Taxes”),
all of which will be paid by Customer, except as exempt by law, unless otherwise specified in an
Ordering Document. If Motorola is required to pay any Taxes, Customer will reimburse Motorola
for such Taxes (including any interest and penalties) within thirty (30) days after Customer’s
receipt of an invoice therefore. Customer will be solely responsible for reporting the Products for
personal property tax purposes, and Motorola will be solely responsible for reporting taxes on its
income and net worth.
4.3. Invoicing. Motorola will invoice Customer at the frequency set forth in the a pplicable
Addendum or Ordering Document, and Customer will pay all invoices within thirty (30) days of the
invoice date or as otherwise specified in the applicable Addendum or Ordering Document. Late
payments will be subject to interest charges at the maximum rate permitted by law, commencing
upon the due date. Motorola may invoice electronically via email, and Customer agrees to receive
invoices via email at the email address set forth in an Ordering Document. Customer
acknowledges and agrees that a purchase order or other notice to proceed is not required for
payment for Products or Services.
4.4. Firm Discount: Any representation of pricing under the terms of this arrangement shall be
a commitment to firm discounts only outline in Exhibit A “Price List”. No re presentation of pricing
shall be firm but used to illustrate the pricing structure, which shall be a firm discount applied to
the list price of the equipment being purchased at the time of purchase. The discount levels shall
remain firm for the term of agreement.
4.5. Return of Discount. The Parties understand and agree that Motorola is providing
Customer, including Eligible Purchasers (as defined in Section 1.2), a discount in exchange for a
commitment to purchase a minimum of 1,400 Subscribers annually based on the effective day of
this agreement or in aggregate over the course of the Agreement, 7,000 subscribers under this
MCA (“Discount Purchase Commitment”). Any excess purchases in excess of the annual
minimum quantity will apply towards the annual minimum requirement for the following year and
aggregate purchase requirement until the minimum term requirement of 7,000 subscribers is
achieved. If Customer and Eligible Purchasers fail to collectively reach the Discount Purchase
Commitment for any reason, including early termination of this MCA, Motorola may impose a
Discount Purchase Commitment fee, representing a return of the allocated discount for sales.
Customer and Eligible Purchasers shall be responsible only for the Discount Purchase
Commitment fee associated with their respective purchase(s).
5. Sites; Customer-Provided Equipment; Non-Motorola Content.
5.1. Access to Sites. Customer will be responsible for providing all necessary permits, licenses,
and other approvals necessary for the installation and use of the Products and the performance
of the Services at each applicable Site, including for Motorola to perform its obligations hereunder,
and for facilitating Motorola’s access to the Sites. No waivers of liability
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will be imposed on Motorola or its subcontractors by Customer or others at Customer facilities or
other Sites, but if and to the extent any such waivers are imposed, the Parties agree such waivers
are void.
5.2. Site Conditions. Customer will ensure that (a) all Sites are safe and secure, (b) Site
conditions meet all applicable industry and legal standards (including standards promulgated by
OSHA or other governmental or regulatory bodies), (c) to the extent applicable, Sites have
adequate physical space, air conditioning, and other environmental conditions, electrical power
outlets, distribution, equipment, connections, and telephone or other communication lines
(including modem access and interfacing networking capabilities), and (d) Sites are suitable for
the installation, use, and maintenance of the Products and Services. This Agreement is predicated
upon normal soil conditions as defined by the version of E.I.A. standard RS-222 in effect on the
Effective Date.
5.3. Site Issues. Motorola will have the right at any time to inspect the Sites a nd advise
Customer of any deficiencies or non-conformities with the requirements of this Section 5 – Sites;
Customer-Provided Equipment; Non-Motorola Content. If Motorola or Customer identifies any
deficiencies or non-conformities, Customer will promptly remediate such issues or the Parties will
select a replacement Site. If a Party determines that a Site identified in an Ordering Document is
not acceptable or desired, the Parties will cooperate to investigate the conditions and select a
replacement Site or otherwise adjust the installation plans and specifications as necessary. A
change in Site or adjustment to the installation plans and specifications may cause a change in
the Fees or performance schedule under the applicable Ordering Document.
5.4. Customer-Provided Equipment. Certain components, including equipment and software,
not provided by Motorola may be required for use of the Products and Services (“Customer-
Provided Equipment”). Customer will be responsible, at its sole cost and expense, for providing
and maintaining the Customer-Provided Equipment in good working order. Customer represents
and warrants that it has all rights in Customer-Provided Equipment to permit Motorola to access
and use the applicable Customer-Provided Equipment to provide the Products and Services under
this Agreement, and such access and use will not violate any laws or infringe any third-party rights
(including intellectual property rights). Customer (and not Motorola) will be fully liable for
Customer-Provided Equipment, and Customer will immediately notify Motorola of any Customer-
Provided Equipment damage, loss, change, or theft that may impact Motorola’s ability to provide
the Products and Services under this Agreement, and Customer acknowledges that any such
events may cause a change in the Fees or performance schedule under the applicable Ordering
Document.
5.5. Non-Motorola Content. In certain instances, Customer may be permitted to access, use,
or integrate Customer or third-party software, services, hardware, content, and data that is not
provided by Motorola (collectively, “Non-Motorola Content”) with or through the Products and
Services. If Customer accesses, uses, or integrates any Non-Motorola Content with the Products
or Services, Customer will first obtain all necessary rights and licenses to permit Customer’s and
its Authorized Users’ use of the Non-Motorola Content in connection with the Products and
Services. Customer will also obtain the necessary rights for Motorola to use such Non-Motorola
Content in connection with providing the Products and Services, including the right for Motorola
to access, store, and process such Non-Motorola Content (e.g., in connection with Subscription
Software), and to otherwise enable interoperation with the Products and Services. Custome r
represents and warrants that it will obtain the foregoing rights and licenses prior to accessing,
using, or integrating the applicable Non-Motorola Content with the Products and Services, and
that Customer and its Authorized Users will comply with any terms and
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conditions applicable to such Non-Motorola Content. If any Non-Motorola Content require access
to Customer Data (as defined below), Customer hereby authorizes Motorola to allow the provider
of such Non-Motorola Content to access Customer Data, in connection with the interoperation of
such Non-Motorola Content with the Products and Services. Customer acknowledges and agrees
that Motorola is not responsible for, and makes no representations or warranties with respect to,
the Non-Motorola Content (including any disclosure, modification, or deletion of Customer Data
resulting from use of Non-Motorola Content or failure to properly interoperate with the Products
and Services). If Customer receives notice that any Non-Motorola Content must be removed,
modified, or disabled within the Products or Services, Customer will promptly do so. Motorola will
have the right to disable or remove Non-Motorola Content if Motorola believes a violation of law,
third-party rights, or Motorola’s policies is likely to occur, or if such Non-Motorola Content poses
or may pose a security or other risk or adverse impact to the Products or Services, Motorola,
Motorola’s systems, or any third party (including other Motorola customers). Motorola may provide
certain Non-Motorola Content as an authorized sales representative of a third party as set out in
an Ordering Document. As an authorized sales representative, the third party’s terms and
conditions, as set forth in the Ordering Document, will apply to any such sales. Any orders for
such Non-Motorola Content will be filled by the third party. Nothing in this Section will limit the
exclusions set forth in Section 7.2 – Intellectual Property Infringement.
5.6. End User Licenses. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the Agreement,
certain Non-Motorola Content software are governed by a separate license, EULA, or other
agreement, including terms governing third-party equipment or software, such as open source
software, included in the Products and Services. Customer will comply, and ensure its Authorized
Users comply, with any such additional terms applicable to third-party equipment or software. If
provided for in the separate third party license, Customer may have a right to receive source code
for such software; a copy of such source code may be obtained free of charge by contacting
Motorola.
6. Representations and Warranties.
6.1. Mutual Representations and Warranties. Each Party represents and warrants to the other
Party that (a) it has the right to enter into the Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder,
and (b) the Agreement will be binding on such Party.
6.2. Motorola Warranties. Subject to the disclaimers and exclusions below, Motorola
represents and warrants that (a) Services will be provided in a good and workmanlike manner
and will conform in all material respects to the descriptions in the applicable Ordering Document;
and (b) for a period of ninety (90) days commencing upon the Service Completion Date for one -
time Services, the Services will be free of material defects in materials and workmanship. Other
than as set forth in subsection (a) above, recurring Services are not warranted but rather will be
subject to the requirements of the applicable Addendum or Ordering Document. Motorola provides
other express warranties for Motorola-manufactured Equipment, Motorola-owned software
Products, and certain Services. Such express warranties are included in the applicable Addendum
or Ordering Document. Such representations and warranties will apply only to the applicable
Product or Service that is the subject of such Addendum or Ordering Document.
6.3. Warranty Claims; Remedies. To assert a warranty claim, Customer must notify Motorola
in writing of the claim prior to the expirati on of any warranty period set forth in this MCA or the
applicable Addendum or Ordering Document. Unless a different remedy is otherwise expressly
set forth for a particular warranty under an Addendum, upon receipt of such claim, Motorola will
investigate the claim and use commercially reasonable efforts to repair or replace any confirmed
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materially non-conforming Product or re-perform any non-conforming Service, at its option. Such
remedies are Customer’s sole and exclusive remedies for Motorola’s breach of a warranty.
Motorola’s warranties are extended by Motorola to Customer only, and are not assignable or
transferrable.
6.4. Pass-Through Warranties. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the
contrary, Motorola will have no liability for third-party software or hardware provided by Motorola;
provided, however, that to the extent offered by third-party providers of software or hardware and
to the extent permitted by law, Motorola will pass through express warranties provided by suc h
third parties.
6.5. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS AND PASS THROUGH
WARRANTIES IN THIS AGREEMENT, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PURCHASED
HEREUNDER ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITH ALL FAULTS. WARRANTIES SET FORTH
IN THE AGREEMENT ARE THE COMPLETE WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES AND MOTOROLA DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND QUALITY. MOTOROLA DOES NOT
REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT USE OF THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WILL BE
UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF SECURITY VULNERABILITIES, OR THAT
THEY WILL MEET CUSTOMER’S PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS.
7. Indemnification.
7.1. General Indemnity. Motorola will defend, indemnify, and hold Customer har mless from
and against any and all damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable fees and
expenses of attorneys) arising from any actual third-party claim, demand, action, or proceeding
(“Claim”) for personal injury, death, or direct damage to tangible property to the extent caused by
Motorola’s negligence, gross negligence or willful misconduct while performing its duties under an
Ordering Document or an Addendum, except to the extent the claim arises from Customer’s
negligence or willful misconduct. Motorola’s duties under this Section 7.1 – General Indemnity
are conditioned upon: (a) Customer promptly notifying Motorola in writing of the Claim; (b)
Motorola having sole control of the defense of the suit and all negotiations for its settlement or
compromise; and (c) Customer cooperating with Motorola and, if requested by Motorola, providing
reasonable assistance in the defense of the Claim.
7.2. Intellectual Property Infringement. Motorola will defend Customer against any third-party
claim alleging that a Motorola-developed or manufactured Product or Service (the “Infringing
Product”) directly infringes a United States patent or copyright (“Infringement Claim”), and
Motorola will pay all damages finally awarded against Customer by a court of competent
jurisdiction for an Infringement Claim, or agreed to in writing by Motorola in settlement of an
Infringement Claim. Motorola’s duties under this Section 7.2 – Intellectual Property
Infringement are conditioned upon: (a) Customer promptly notifying Motorola in writing of the
Infringement Claim; (b) Motorola having sole control of the defense of the suit and all negotiations
for its settlement or compromise; and (c) Customer cooperating with Motorola and, if requested
by Motorola, providing reasonable assistance in the defense of the Infringement Claim.
7.2.1. If an Infringement Claim occurs, or in Motorola’s opinion is likely to occur, Motorola
may at its option and expense: (a) procure for Customer the right to continue using
the Infringing Product; (b) replace or modify the Infringing Product so that it
becomes non-infringing; or (c) grant Customer (i) a pro-rated refund of any
amounts pre-paid for the Infringing Product (if the Infringing Product is a
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software Product, i.e., Licensed Software or Subscription Software) or (ii) a credit
for the Infringing Product, less a reasonable charge for depreciation (if the
Infringing Product is Equipment, including Equipment with embedded software).
7.2.2. In addition to the other damages disclaimed under this Agreement, Motorola will
have no duty to defend or indemnify Customer for any Infringement Claim that
arises from or is based upon: (a) Customer Data, Customer-Provided Equipment,
Non-Motorola Content, or third-party equipment, hardware, software, data, or other
third-party materials; (b) the combination of the Product or Service with any
products or materials not provided by Motorola; (c) a Product or Service designed,
modified, or manufactured in accordance with Customer’s designs, specifications,
guidelines or instructions; (d) a modification of the Product or Service by a party
other than Motorola; (e) use of the Product or Service in a manner for which the
Product or Service was not designed or that is inconsistent with the terms of this
Agreement; or (f) the failure by Customer to use or install an update to the Product
or Service that is intended to correct the claimed infringement. In no event will
Motorola’s liability resulting from an Infringement Claim extend in any way to any
payments due on a royalty basis, other than a reasonable royalty based upon
revenue derived by Motorola from Customer from sales or license of the Infringing
Product.
7.2.3. This Section 7.2 – Intellectual Property Infringement provides Customer’s sole
and exclusive remedies and Motorola’s entire liability in the event of an
Infringement Claim. For clarity, the rights and remedies provided in this Section
are subject to, and limited by, the restrictions set forth in Section 8 – Limitation
of Liability below.
7.3. Customer Indemnity. Customer will defend, indemnify, and hold Motorola and its
subcontractors, subsidiaries and other affiliates harmless from and against any and all damages,
losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys) arising
from any actual or threatened third-party claim, demand, action, or proceeding arising from or
related to (a) Customer-Provided Equipment, Customer Data, or Non-Motorola Content, including
any claim, demand, action, or proceeding alleging that any such equipment, data, or materials (or
the integration or use thereof with the Products and Services) infringes or misappropriates a third-
party intellectual property or other right, violates applicable law, or breaches the Agreement; (b)
Customer-Provided Equipment’s failure to meet the minimum requirements set forth in the
applicable Documentation or match the applicable specifications provided to Motorola by
Customer in connection with the Products or Services; (c) Customer’s (or its service providers,
agents, employees, or Authorized User’s) negligence or willful misconduct; and (d) Customer’s or
its Authorized User’s breach of this Agreement. This indemnity will not apply to the extent any
such claim is caused by Motorola’s use of Customer- Provided Equipment, Customer Data, or
Non-Motorola Content in violation of the Agreement. Motorola will give Customer prompt, written
notice of any claim subject to the foregoing indemnity. Motorola will, at its own expense, cooperate
with Customer in its defense or settlement of the claim.
8. Limitation of Liability.
8.1. DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. EXCEPT FOR PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH, MOTOROLA, ITS AFFILIATES, AND ITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS
(COLLECTIVELY, THE “MOTOROLA PARTIES”) WILL NOT BE LIABLE IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS AGREEMENT (WHETHER UNDER MOTOROLA’S INDEMNITY
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OBLIGATIONS, A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, UNDER TORT
THEORY, OR OTHERWISE) FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY,
PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS OR
REVENUES, EVEN IF MOTOROLA HAS BEEN ADVISED BY CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD
PARTY OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES AND WHETHER OR NOT
SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARE FORESEEABLE.
8.2. DIRECT DAMAGES. EXCEPT FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, THE TOTAL
AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE MOTOROLA PARTIES, WHETHER BASED ON A CLAIM IN
CONTRACT OR IN TORT, LAW OR EQUITY, RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE
AGREEMENT WILL NOT EXCEED THE FEES SET FORTH IN TH E ORDERING DOCUMENT
UNDER WHICH THE CLAIM AROSE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, FOR ANY
SUBSCRIPTION SOFTWARE OR FOR ANY RECURRING SERVICES, THE MOTOROLA
PARTIES’ TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO SUCH PRODUCT OR
RECURRING SERVICES IN THE AGGREGATE WILL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID
FOR SUCH SUBSCRIPTION SOFTWARE OR RECURRING SERVICE, AS APPLICABLE,
DURING THE CONSECUTIVE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING
THE EVENT FROM WHICH THE FIRST CLAIM AROSE.
8.3. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS
AGREEMENT, MOTOROLA WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF (A)
CUSTOMER DATA, INCLUDING ITS TRANSMISSION TO MOTOROLA, OR ANY OTHER DATA
AVAILABLE THROUGH THE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES; (B) CUSTOMER - PROVIDED
EQUIPMENT, NON-MOTOROLA CONTENT, THE SITES, OR THIRD-PARTY EQUIPMENT,
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, DATA, OR OTHER THIRD-PARTY MATERIALS, OR THE
COMBINATION OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WITH ANY OF THE FOREGOING; (C) LOSS
OF DATA OR HACKING, RANSOMWARE, OR OTHER THIRD -PARTY ATTACKS OR
DEMANDS; (D) MODIFICATION OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES BY ANY PERSON OTHER
THAN MOTOROLA; (E) RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH OR BY
THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES; (F) DATA RECOVERY SERVICES OR DATABASE
MODIFICATIONS; OR (G) CUSTOMER’S OR ANY AUTHORIZED USER’S BREACH OF THIS
AGREEMENT OR MISUSE OF THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
8.4. Voluntary Remedies. Motorola is not obligated to remedy, repair, replace, or refund the
purchase price for the disclaimed issues in Section 8.3 – Additional Exclusions above, but if
Motorola agrees to provide Services to help resolve such issues, Customer will reimburse
Motorola for its reasonable time and expenses, including by paying Motorola any Fees set forth
in an Ordering Document for such Services, if applicable.
8.5. Statute of Limitations. Customer may not bring any claims against a Motorola Party in
connection with this Agreement or the Products and Services more than one (1) year after the
date of accrual of the cause of action.
9. Confidentiality.
9.1. Confidential Information. “Confidential Information” means any and all non-public
information provided by one Party (“Discloser”) to the other (“Recipient”) that is disclosed under
this Agreement in oral, written, graphic, machine recognizable, or sample form, being clearly
designated, labeled or marked as confidential or its equivalent or that a reasonable
businessperson would consider non-public and confidential by its nature. With respect to
Motorola, Confidential Information will also include Products and Services, and Documentation,
as well as any other information relating to the Products and Services. The nature and existence
of this Agreement are considered Confidential Information of the Parties. In order to be
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considered Confidential Information, information that is disclosed orally must be identified as
confidential at the time of disclosure and confirmed by Discloser by submitting a written document
to Recipient within thirty (30) days after such disclosure. The written document must contain a
summary of the Confidential Information disclosed with enough specificity for identification
purpose and must be labeled or marked as confidential or its equivalent.
9.2. Obligations of Confidentiality. During the Term and for a period of three (3) years from the
expiration or termination of this Agreement, Recipient will (a) not disclose Confidential Information
to any third party, except as expressly permitted in this Section 9 - Confidentiality;
(b) restrict disclosure of Confidential Information to only those employees (including, employees
of any wholly owned subsidiary, a parent company, any other wholly owned subsidiaries of the
same parent company), agents or consultants who must access the Confidential Information for
the purpose of, and who are bound by confidentiality terms substantially similar to those in, this
Agreement; (c) not copy, reproduce, reverse engineer, de-compile or disassemble any
Confidential Information; (d) use the same degree of care as for its own information of like
importance, but at least use reasonable care, in safeguarding against disclosure of Confidential
Information; (e) promptly notify Discloser upon discovery of any unauthorized use or disclosure
of the Confidential Information and take reasonable steps to regain possession of the Confidential
Information and prevent further unauthorized actions or other breach of this Agreement; and (f)
only use the Confidential Information as needed to fulfill its obligations and secure its rights under
this Agreement.
9.3. Exceptions. Recipient is not obligated to maintain as confidential any information that
Recipient can demonstrate by documentation (a) is publicly available at the time of disclosure or
becomes available to the public without breach of this Agreement; (b) is lawfully obtained from a
third party without a duty of confidentiality to Discloser; (c) is otherwise lawfully known to Recipient
prior to such disclosure without a duty of confidentiality to Discloser; or (d) is independently
developed by Recipient without the use of, or reference to, any of Discloser’s Confidential
Information or any breach of this Agreement. Additionally, Recipient may disclose Confidential
Information to the extent required by law, including a judicial or legislative order or proceeding.
9.4. Ownership of Confidential Information. All Confidential Information is and will remain the
property of Discloser and will not be copied or reproduced without the express written permission
of Discloser (including as permitted herein). Within ten (10) days of receipt of Discloser’s written
request, Recipient will return or destroy all Confidential Information to Discloser along with all
copies and portions thereof, or certify in writing that all such Confidential Information has been
destroyed. However, Recipient may retain (a) one (1) archival copy of the Confidential Information
for use only in case of a dispute concerning this Agreement and
(b) Confidential Information that has been automatically stored in accordance with Recipient’s
standard backup or recordkeeping procedures, provided, however that Recipient will remain
subject to the obligations of this Agreement with respect to any Confidential Information retained
subject to clauses (a) or (b). No license, express or implied, in the Confidential Information is
granted to the Recipient other than to use the Confidential Information in the manner and to the
extent authorized by this Agreement. Discloser represents and warrants that it is authorized to
disclose any Confidential Information it discloses pursuant to this Agreement.
10. Proprietary Rights; Data; Feedback.
10.1. Data Definitions. The following terms will have the stated meanings: “Customer Contact
Data” means data Motorola collects from Customer, its Authorized Users, and their end users for
business contact purposes, including marketing, advertising, licensing and sales purposes;
“Service Use Data” means data generated by Customer’s use of the Products and Services or
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by Motorola’s support of the Products and Services, including personal information, prod uct
performance and error information, activity logs and date and time of use; “Customer Data”
means data, information, and content, including images, text, videos, documents, audio,
telemetry, location and structured data base records, provided by, through, or on behalf of
Customer, its Authorized Users, and their end users through the use of the Products and Services.
Customer Data does not include Customer Contact Data, Service Use Data, or information from
publicly available sources or other Third-Party Data or Motorola Data; “Third- Party Data” means
information obtained by Motorola from publicly available sources or its third party content
providers and made available to Customer through the Products or Services; “Motorola Data”
means data owned or licensed by Motorola; “Feedback” means comments or information, in oral
or written form, given to Motorola by Customer or Authorized Users, including their end users, in
connection with or relating to the Products or Services; and “Process” or “Processing” means
any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal information or on sets of
personal information, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, copying,
analyzing, caching, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation, or alteration, retrieval,
consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available,
alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.
10.2. Motorola Materials. Customer acknowledges that Motorola may use or provide Customer
with access to software, tools, data, and other materials, including designs, utilities, models,
methodologies, systems, and specifications, which Motorola has developed or licensed from third
parties (including any corrections, bug fixes, enhancements, updates, modifications, adaptations,
translations, de-compilations, disassemblies, or derivative works of the foregoing, whether made
by Motorola or another party) (collectively, “Motorola Materials”). The Products and Services,
Motorola Data, Third-Party Data, and Documentation, are considered Motorola Materials. Except
when Motorola has expressly transferred title or other interest to Customer by way of an
Addendum or Ordering Document, the Motorola Materials are the property of Motorola or its
licensors, and Motorola or its licensors retain all right, title and interest in and to the Motorola
Materials (including, all rights in patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade names, trade secrets,
know-how, other intellectual property and proprietary rights, and all associated goodwill and moral
rights). For clarity, this Agreement does not grant to Customer any shared development rights in
or to any Motorola Materials or other intellectual property, and Customer agrees to execute any
documents and take any other actions reasonably requested by Motorola to effectuate the
foregoing. Motorola and its licensors reserve all rights not expressly granted to Customer, and no
rights, other than those expressly granted herein, are granted to Customer by implication,
estoppel or otherwise. Customer will not modify, disassemble, reverse engineer, derive source
code or create derivative works from, merge with other software, distribute, sublicense, sell, or
export the Products and Services or other Motorola Materials, or permit any third party to do so.
10.3. Ownership of Customer Data. Customer retains all right, title and interest, including
intellectual property rights, if any, in and to Customer Data. Motorola acquires no rights to
Customer Data except those rights granted under this Agreement including the right to Process
and use the Customer Data as set forth in Section 10.4 – Processing Customer Data below
and in other applicable Addenda. The Parties agree that with regard to the Processing of personal
information which may be part of Customer Data, Customer is the controller and Motorola is the
processor, and may engage sub-processors pursuant to Section 10.4.3 – Sub- processors.
10.4. Processing Customer Data.
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10.4.1. Motorola Use of Customer Data. To the extent permitted by law, Customer grants
Motorola and its subcontractors a right to use Customer Data and a royalty-free,
worldwide, non-exclusive license to use Customer Data (including to process, host,
cache, store, reproduce, copy, modify, combine, analyze, c reate derivative works
from such Customer Data and to communicate, transmit, and distribute such
Customer Data to third parties engaged by Motorola) to (a) perform Services and
provide Products under the Agreement, (b) analyze the Customer Data to operate,
maintain, manage, and improve Motorola Products and Services, and (c) create
new products and services. Customer agrees that this Agreement, along with the
Documentation, are Customer’s complete and final documented instructions to
Motorola for the processing of Customer Data. Any additional or alternate
instructions must be agreed to according to the Change Order process. Customer
represents and warrants to Motorola that Customer’s instructions, including
appointment of Motorola as a processor or sub-processor, have been authorized
by the relevant controller.
10.4.2. Collection, Creation, Use of Customer Data. Customer further represents and
warrants that the Customer Data, Customer’s collection, creation, and use of the
Customer Data (including in connection with Motorola’s Products and Services),
and Motorola’s use of such Customer Data in accordance with the Agreement, will
comply with all laws and will not violate any applicable privacy notices or infringe
any third-party rights (including intellectual property and privacy rights). It is
Customer’s responsibility to obtain all required consents, provided all necessary
notices, and meet any other applicable legal requirements with respect to
collection and use (including Motorola’s use) of the Customer Data as described
in the Agreement.
10.4.3. Sub-processors. Customer agrees that Motorola may engage sub-processors who
in turn may engage additional sub-processors to Process personal data in
accordance with this Agreement. When engaging sub-processors, Motorola will
enter into agreements with the sub-processors to bind them to data processing
obligations to the extent required by law.
10.5. Data Retention and Deletion. Except as expressly provided otherwise under the
Agreement, Motorola will delete all Customer Data following termination or expiration of this MCA
or the applicable Addendum or Ordering Document, with such deletion to occur no later than
ninety (90) days following the applicable date of termination or expiration, unless otherwise
required to comply with applicable law. Any requests for the exportation or download of Customer
Data must be made by Customer to Motorola in writing before expiration or termination, subject
to Section 13.9 – Notices. Motorola will have no obligation to retain such Customer Data beyond
expiration or termination unless the Customer has purchased extended storage from Motorola
through a mutually executed Ordering Document.
10.6. Service Use Data. Customer understands and agrees that Motorola may collect and use
Service Use Data for its own purposes, including the uses described below. Motorola may use
Service Use Data to (a) operate, maintain, manage, and improve existing and create new products
and services, (b) test products and services, (c) to aggregate Service Use Data and combine it
with that of other users, and (d) to use anonymized or aggregated data for marketing, research or
other business purposes. Service Use Data may be disclosed to third parties. It is Customer’s
responsibility to notify Authorized Users of Motorola’s collection and use of Service Use Data and
to obtain any required consents, provide all necessary notices, and meet any other applicable
legal requirements with respect to such collection and use, and Customer
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represents and warrants to Motorola that it has complied and will continue to comply with this
Section.
10.7. Third-Party Data and Motorola Data. Motorola Data and Third-Party Data may be available
to Customer through the Products and Services. Customer and its Authorized Users may use
Motorola Data and Third-Party Data as permitted by Motorola and the applicable Third- Party Data
provider, as described in the applicable Addendum. Unless expressly permitted in the applicable
Addendum, Customer will not, and will ensure its Authorized Users will not: (a) use the Motorola
Data or Third-Party Data for any purpose other than Customer’s internal business purposes; (b)
disclose the data to third parties; (c) “white label” such data or otherwise misrepresent its source
or ownership, or resell, distribute, sublicense, or commercially exploit the data in any manner; (d)
use such data in violation of applicable laws; (e) remove, obscure, alter, or falsify any marks or
proprietary rights notices indicating the source, origin, or ownership of the data; or (f) modify such
data or combine it with Customer Data or other data or use the data to build databases. Additional
restrictions may be set forth in the applicable Addendum. Any rights granted to Customer or
Authorized Users with respect to Motorola Data or Third- Party Data will immediately terminate
upon termination or expiration of the applicable Addendum, Ordering Document, or this MCA.
Further, Motorola or the applicable Third-Party Data provider may suspend, change, or terminate
Customer’s or any Authorized User’s access to Motorola Data or Third-Party Data if Motorola or
such Third-Party Data provider believes Customer’s or the Authorized User’s use of the data
violates the Agreement, applicable law or Motorola’s agreement with the applicable Third-Party
Data provider. Upon termination of Customer’s rights to use any Motorola Data or Third-Party
Data, Customer and all Authorized Users will immediately discontinue use of such data, delete all
copies of such data, and certify such deletion to Motorola. Notwithstanding any provision of the
Agreement to the contrary, Motorola will have no liability for Third-Party Data or Motorola Data
available through the Products and Services. Motorola and its Third-Party Data providers reserve
all rights in and to Motorola Data and Third-Party Data not expressly granted in an Addendum or
Ordering Document.
10.8. Feedback. Any Feedback provided by Customer is entirely voluntary, and will not create
any confidentiality obligation for Motorola, even if designated as confidential by Customer.
Motorola may use, reproduce, license, and otherwise distribute and exploit the Feedback without
any obligation or payment to Customer or Authorized Users and Customer represents and
warrants that it has obtained all necessary rights and consents to grant Motorola the foregoing
rights.
10.9. Improvements; Products and Services. The Parties agree that, notwithstanding any
provision of this MCA or the Agreement to the contrary, all fixes, modifications and improvements
to the Services or Products conceived of or made by or on behalf of Motorola that are based either
in whole or in part on the Feedback, Customer Data, or Service Use Data (or otherwise) are the
exclusive property of Motorola and all right, title and interest in and to such fixes, modifications or
improvements will vest solely in Motorola. Customer agrees to execute any written documents
necessary to assign any intellectual property or other rights it may have in such fixes,
modifications or improvements to Motorola.
11. Force Majeure; Delays Caused by Customer.
11.1. Force Majeure. Except for Customer’s payment obligations hereunder, neither Party will
be responsible for nonperformance or delayed performance due to events outside of its
reasonable control. If performance will be significantly delayed, the affected Party will provide
notice to the other Party, and the Parties will agree (in writing) upon a reasonable extension to
any applicable performance schedule.
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11.2. Delays Caused by Customer. Motorola’s performance of the Products and Services will
be excused for delays caused by Customer or its Authorized Users or subcontractors, or by failure
of any assumptions set forth in this Agreement (including in any Addendum or Ordering
Document). In the event of a delay under this Section 11.2 – Delays Caused by Customer, (a)
Customer will continue to pay the Fees as required hereunder, (b) the Parties will agree (in writing)
upon a reasonable extension to any applicable performance schedule, and (c) Customer will
compensate Motorola for its out-of-pocket costs incurred due to the delay (including those
incurred by Motorola’s affiliates, vendors, and subcontractors).
12. Disputes. The Parties will use the following procedure to resolve any disputes relating to
or arising out of this Agreement (each, a “Dispute”):
12.1. Governing Law. All matters relating to or arising out of the Agreement are governed by the
laws of the State of California, unless Customer is the United States Government (or an agency
thereof), in which case all matters relating to or arising out of the Agreement will be governed by
the laws of the State in which the Products and Services are provided. The terms of the U.N.
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and the Uniform Computer
Information Transactions Act will not apply.
12.2. Negotiation; Mediation. Either Party may initiate dispute resolution procedures by sending
a notice of Dispute (“Notice of Dispute”) to the other Party. The Parties will attempt to resolve
the Dispute promptly through good faith negotiations, including timely escalation of the Dispute to
executives who have authority to settle the Dispute (and who are at a higher level of management
than the persons with direct responsibility for the matter). If a Dispute is not resolved through
negotiation, either Party may initiate mediation by sending a notice of mediation (“Notice of
Mediation”) to the other Party. The Parties will choose an independent mediator within thirty (30)
days of such Notice of Mediation. Neither Party may unreasonably withhold consent to the
selection of a mediator, but if the Parties are unable to agree upon a mediator, either Party may
request that the American Arbitration Association nominate a mediator. Each Party will bear its
own costs of mediation, but the Parties will share the cost of the mediator equally. Each Party will
participate in the mediation in good faith and will be represented at the mediation by a business
executive with authority to settle the Dispute. All in person meetings under this Section 12.2 –
Negotiation; Mediation will take place in Chicago, Illinois, and all communication relating to the
Dispute resolution will be maintained in strict confidence by the Parties. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, any Dispute arising from or relating to Motorola’s intellectual property rights will not be
subject to negotiation or mediation in accordance with this Section, but instead will be decided by
a court of competent jurisdiction, in accordance with Section 12.3 – Litigation, Venue,
Jurisdiction below.
12.3. Litigation, Venue, Jurisdiction. If the Dispute has not been resolved by mediation within
sixty (60) days from the Notice of Mediation, either Party may submit the Dispute exclusively to a
court in Contra Costa County, California. Each Party expressly consents to the exclusive
jurisdiction of such courts for resolution of any Dispute and to enforce the outcome of any
mediation.
13. General.
13.1. Compliance with Laws. Each Party will comply with applicable laws in connection with the
performance of its obligations under this Agreement, including that Customer will ensure its and
its Authorized Users’ use of the Products and Services complies with law (including privacy laws),
and Customer will obtain any FCC and other licenses or authorizations (including licenses or
authorizations required by foreign regulatory bodies) required for its and its Authorized Users’
use of the Products and Services. Motorola may, at its discretion, cease
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providing or otherwise modify Products and Services (or any terms related thereto in an
Addendum or Ordering Document), in order to comply with any changes in applicable law.
13.2. Audit; Monitoring. Motorola will have the right to monitor and audit use of the Products,
which may also include access by Motorola to Customer Data and Service Use Data. Customer
will provide notice of such monitoring to its Authorized Users and obtain any required consents,
including individual end users, and will cooperate with Motorola in any monitoring or audit.
Customer will maintain during the Term, and for two (2) years thereafter, accurate records relating
to any software licenses granted under this Agreement to verify compliance with this Agreement.
Motorola or a third party (“Auditor”) may inspect Customer’s and, as applicable, Authorized
Users’ premises, books, and records. Motorola will pay expenses and costs of the Auditor, unless
Customer is found to be in violation of the terms of the Agreement, in which case Customer will
be responsible for such expenses and costs.
13.3. Assignment and Subcontracting. Neither Party may assign or otherwise transfer this
Agreement without the prior written approval of the other Party. Motorola may assign or otherwise
transfer this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without consent
(a) for financing purposes, (b) in connection with a merger, acquisition or sale of all or substantially
all of its assets, (c) as part of a corporate reorganization, or (d) to a subsidiary corporation.
Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will be binding upon the Parties and their respective
successors and assigns.
13.4. Waiver. A delay or omission by either Party to exercise any right under this Agreement will
not be construed to be a waiver of such right. A waiver by either Party of any of the obligations
to be performed by the other, or any breach thereof, will not be construed to be a waiver of any
succeeding breach or of any other obligation. All waivers must be in writing and signed by the
Party waiving its rights.
13.5. Severability. If any provision of the Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable, such provision will be deemed to be modified to
reflect as nearly as possible the original intentions of the Parties in accordance with applicable
law. The remaining provisions of this Agreement will not be affected, and each such provision will
be valid and enforceable to the full extent permitted by applicable law.
13.6. Independent Contractors. Each Party will perform its duties under this Agreement as an
independent contractor. The Parties and their personnel will not be considered to be employees
or agents of the other Party. Nothing in this Agreement will be interpreted as granting either Party
the right or authority to make commitments of any kind for the other. This Agreement wil l not
constitute, create, or be interpreted as a joint venture, partnership, or formal business organization
of any kind.
13.7. Third-Party Beneficiaries. The Agreement is entered into solely between, and may be
enforced only by, the Parties. Each Party intends that the Agreement will not benefit, or create
any right or cause of action in or on behalf of, any entity other than the Parties. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, a licensor or supplier of third-party software included in the software Products will
be a direct and intended third-party beneficiary of this Agreement.
13.8. Interpretation. The section headings in this Agreement are included only for convenience
The words “including” and “include” will be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without
limitation”. This Agreement will be fairly interpreted in accordance with its terms and conditions
and not for or against either Party.
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13.9. Notices. Notices required under this Agreement to be given by one Party to the other must
be in writing and either personally delivered or sent to the address provided by the other Party by
certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid (or by a recognized courier service,
such as FedEx, UPS, or DHL), and will be effective upon receipt.
13.10. Cumulative Remedies. Except as specifically stated in this Agreement, all remedies
provided for in this Agreement will be cumulative and in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other
remedies available to either Party at law, in equity, by contract, or otherwise. Except as
specifically stated in this Agreement, the election by a Party of any remedy provided for in this
Agreement or otherwise available to such Party will not preclude such Party from pursuing any
other remedies available to such Party at law, in equity, by contract, or otherwise.
13.11. Survival. The following provisions will survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement for any reason: Section 2.4 – Customer Obligations; Section 3.4 – Effect of
Termination or Expiration; Section 4 – Payment and Invoicing; Section 6.5 – Warranty
Disclaimer; Section 7.3 – Customer Indemnity; Section 8 – Limitation of Liability; Section 9
– Confidentiality; Section 10 – Proprietary Rights; Data; Feedback; Section 11 – Force
Majeure; Delays Caused by Customer; Section 12 – Disputes; and Section 13 – General.
13.12. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including all Addenda and Ordering Documents,
constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties regarding the subject matter hereto, and
supersedes all previous agreements, proposals, and understandings, whether written or oral,
relating to this subject matter. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, and will
have the same legal force and effect as if the Parties had executed it as a single document. The
Parties may sign in writing or by electronic signature. An electronic signature, facsimile copy, or
computer image of a signature, will be treated, and will have the same effect as an original
signature, and will have the same effect, as an original signed copy of this document. This
Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by authorized
representatives of both Parties. The preprinted terms and conditions found on any Customer
purchase order, acknowledgment, or other form will not be considered an amendment or
modification or part of this Agreement, even if a representative of each Party signs such
document.
The Parties hereby enter into this MCA as of the Effective Date.
Motorola: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Contra Costa County:
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Dave Newaj
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Equipment Purchase and Software License Addendum
This Equipment Purchase and Software License Addendum (this “EPSLA”) is entered into
between Motorola Solutions, Inc., with offices at 500 W. Monroe Street, Suite 4400, Chicago, IL
60661 (“Motorola”) and the entity set forth in the signature block below or in the MCA
(“Customer”), and will be subject to, and governed by, the terms of the Motorola Solutions
Customer Agreement entered into between the Parties, effective as of 2/1/2025 (the “MCA”).
Capitalized terms used in this EPSLA, but not defined herein, will have the meanings set forth in
the MCA.
1. Addendum. This EPSLA governs Customer’s purchase of Equipment and license of
Licensed Software (and, if set forth in an Ordering Document, related Services) from Motorola,
and will form part of the Parties’ Agreement.
2. Delivery of Equipment and Licensed Software.
2.1. Delivery and Risk of Loss. Motorola will provide to Customer the Products (and, if
applicable, related Services) set forth in an Ordering Document, in accordance with the terms of
the Agreement. Motorola will, using commercially reasonable practices, pack the ordered
Equipment and ship such Equipment to the Customer address set forth in the applicable Ordering
Document or otherwise provided by Customer in writing, using a carrier selected by Motorola.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, delivery of Equipment (and any incorporated Licensed Software)
will occur, and title and risk of loss for the Equipment will pass to Customer, upon shipment by
Motorola in accordance with Ex Works, Motorola’s premises (Incoterms 2020). Customer will pay
all shipping costs, taxes, and other charges applicable to the shipment and import or export of the
Products and Services, as applicable, and Customer will be responsible for reporting the Products
for personal property tax purposes. Delivery of Licensed Software for installation on Equipment
or Customer-Provided Equipment will occur upon the earlier of (a) electronic delivery of the
Licensed Software by Motorola, and (b) the date Motorola otherwise makes the Licensed Software
available for download by Customer. If agreed upon in an Ordering Document, Motorola will also
provide Services related to such Products.
2.2. Delays. Any shipping dates set forth in an Ordering Document are approximate, and while
Motorola will make reasonable efforts to ship Products by any such estimated shipping date,
Motorola will not be liable for any delay or related damages to Customer. Time for delivery will not
be of the essence, and delays will not constitute grounds for cancellation, penalties, termination,
or a refund.
2.3. Beta Services. If Motorola makes any beta version of a software application (“Beta
Service”) available to Customer, Customer may choose to use such Beta Service at its own
discretion, provided, however, that Customer will use the Beta Service solely for purposes of
Customer’s evaluation of such Beta Service, and for no other purpose. Customer acknowledges
and agrees that all Beta Services are offered “as-is” and without any representations or warranties
or other commitments or protections from Motorola. Motorola will determine the duration of the
evaluation period for any Beta Service, in its sole discretion, and Motorola may disco ntinue any
Beta Service at any time. Customer acknowledges that Beta Services, by their nature, have not
been fully tested and may contain defects or deficiencies.
3. Licensed Software License and Restrictions.
3.1. Licensed Software License. Subject to Customer’s and its Authorized Users’ compliance
with the Agreement (including payment terms), Motorola hereby grants Customer and its
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Authorized Users a limited, non-transferable, non-sublicenseable, and non-exclusive license to
use the Licensed Software identified in an Ordering Document, in object code form only, and the
associated Documentation, solely in connection with the Equipment provided by Motorola or
authorized Customer-Provided Equipment (as applicable, the “Designated Products”) and solely
for Customer’s internal business purposes. Unless otherwise stated in an Addendum or the
Ordering Document, the foregoing license grant will be limited to the number of licenses set forth
in the applicable Ordering Document and will continue for the life of the applicable Designated
Product. Except as otherwise permitted in an applicable Addendum or Ordering Document,
Customer may install, access, and use Licensed Software only in Customer’s owned or controlled
facilities, including any authorized mobile sites; provided, however, that Authorized Users using
authorized mobile or handheld devices may also log into and access the Licensed Software
remotely from any location.
3.2. Subscription License Model. If the Parties mutually agree that any Licensed Software
purchased under this EPSLA will be replaced with or upgraded to Subscription Software, then
upon such time which the Parties execute the applicable Ordering Document, the licenses granted
under this EPSLA will automatically terminate, and such Subscription Software will be governed
by the terms of the applicable Addendum under this Agreement.
3.3. Customer Restrictions. Customers and Authorized Users will comply with the applicable
Documentation in connection with their use of the Products. Customer will not and will not allow
others, including the Authorized Users, to: (a) make the Licensed Software available for use by
unauthorized third parties, including via a commercial rental or sharing arrangement; (b) reverse
engineer, disassemble, or reprogram the Licensed Software or any portion thereof to a human-
readable form; (c) modify, create derivative works of, or merge the Licensed Software with other
software or equipment; (d) copy, reproduce, distribute, lend, lease, or transfer the Licensed
Software or Documentation for or to any third party without the prior express written permission
of Motorola; (e) take any action that would cause the Licensed Software or Documentation to be
placed in the public domain; (f) use the Licensed Software to compete with Motorola; or (g)
remove, alter, or obscure, any copyright or other notice.
3.4. Copies. Customer may make one (1) copy of the Licensed Software solely for archival,
back-up, or disaster recovery purposes during the term of the applicable Licensed Software
license. Customer may make as many copies of the Documentation reasonably required for the
internal use of the Licensed Software during such Licensed Software’s license term. Unless
otherwise authorized by Motorola in writing, Customer will not, and will not enable or allow any
third party to: (a) install a licensed copy of the Licensed Software on more than one (1) unit of a
Designated Product; or (b) copy onto or transfer Licensed Software installed in a unit of a
Designated Product onto another device. Customer may temporarily transfer Licensed Software
installed on a Designated Product to another device if the Designated Product is inoperable or
malfunctioning, if Customer provides written notice to Motorola of the temporary transfer and
identifies the device on which the Licensed is transferred. Temporary transfer of the Licensed
Software to another device must be discontinued when the original Designated Product is
returned to operation and the Licensed Software must be removed from the other device.
Customer must provide prompt written notice to Motorola at the time temporary transfer is
discontinued.
3.5. Resale of Equipment. Equipment contains embedded Licensed Software. If Customer
desires to sell its used Equipment to a third party, Customer must first receive prior written
authorization from Motorola and obtain written acceptance of the applicable Licensed Software
license terms, including the obligation to pay relevant license fees, from such third party.
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4. Term.
4.1. Term. The term of this EPSLA (the “EPSLA Term”) will commence upon either (a) the
Effective Date of the MCA, if this EPSLA is attached to the MCA as of such Effective Date, or
(b) the EPSLA Date set forth on the signature page below, if this EPSLA is executed after the
MCA Effective Date, and will continue until the later of (i) three (3) years after the first order for
Products is placed via an Ordering Document, or (ii) the expiration of all applicable warra nty
periods (as set forth in Section 6.1 – Motorola Warranties below) under this EPSLA, unless this
EPSLA or the Agreement is earlier terminated in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.
4.2. Termination. Notwithstanding the termination provisions of the MCA, Motorola may
terminate this EPSLA (and any Ordering Documents hereunder) immediately upon notice to
Customer if Customer breaches Section 3 – Licensed Software License and Restrictions of
this EPSLA, or any other provision related to Licensed Software license scope or restrictions set
forth in an Ordering Document, EULA, or other applicable Addendum. For clarity, upon termination
or expiration of the EPSLA Term, all Motorola obligations under this EPSLA (including with respect
to Equipment and Licensed Software delivered hereunder) will terminate. If Customer desires to
purchase additional Services in connection with such Equipment or Licensed Software, Customer
may enter into a separate Addendum with Motorola, governing such Services. Customer
acknowledges that Motorola made a considerable investment of resources in the development,
marketing, and distribution of the Licensed Software and Documentation, and that Customer’s
breach of the Agreement will result in irreparable harm to Motorola for which monetary damages
would be inadequate. If Licensee breaches this Agreement, in addition to termination, Motorola
will be entitled to all available remedies at law or in equity, including immediate injunctive relief
and repossession of all non-embedded Licensed Software and associated Documentation.
4.3. Equipment as a Service. In the event that Customer purchases any Equipment at a price
below the MSRP for such Equipment in connection Customer entering into a fixed- or minimum
required-term agreement for Subscription Software, and Customer or Motorola terminates the
Agreement, this EPSLA, or other applicable Addendum (such as the Addendum governing the
purchase of such Subscription Software) prior to the expiration of such fixed- or minimum
required-term, then Motorola will have the right to invoice Customer for, and Customer will pay,
the amount of the discount to the MSRP for the Equipment or such other amount set forth in the
applicable Addendum or Ordering Document. This Section will not limit any other remedies
Motorola may have with respect to an early termination.
5. Payment. Customer will pay invoices for the Products and Services provided under this
EPSLA in accordance with the invoice payment terms set forth in the MCA. Generally, invoices
are issued after shipment of Equipment or upon Motorola’s delivery of Licensed Software (in
accordance with Section 2.1 – Delivery and Risk of Loss), as applicable, but if a specific
invoicing or payment schedule is set forth in the applicable Ordering Document, EULA or other
Addendum, such schedule will control with respect to the applicable Products and Services
referenced therein. Motorola will have the right to suspend future deliveries of Products and
Services if Customer fails to make any payments when due.
6. Representations and Warranties; Liability.
6.1. Motorola Warranties. Subject to the disclaimers and exclusions set forth in the MCA and
this EPSLA, (a) for a period of one (1) year commencing upon the delivery of Motorola -
manufactured Equipment under Section 2.1 – Delivery and Risk of Loss, Motorola represents
and warrants that such Motorola-manufactured Equipment, under normal use, will be free from
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material defects in materials and workmanship; (b) to the extent permitted by the providers of
third-party software or hardware included in the Products and Services, Motorola will pass through
to Customer any warranties provided by such third parties, which warranties will apply for the
period defined by the applicable third party; and (c) for a period of ninety (9 0) days commencing
upon the delivery of Motorola-owned Licensed Software under Section 2.1 – Delivery and Risk
of Loss, Motorola represents and warrants that such Licensed Software, when used in
accordance with the Documentation and the Agreement, will be free from reproducible defects
that prevent operation of features critical to the primary functionality or successful operation of the
Motorola-developed Licensed Software (as determined by Motorola). The warranty set forth in
subsection (c) will be referred to as the “Motorola Licensed Software Warranty”. As Customer’s
sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of the Motorola Licensed Software Warranty, Motorola
will use commercially reasonable efforts to remedy the material defect in the applicable Licensed
Software; provided, however, that if Motorola does not remedy such material defect within a
reasonable time, then at Motorola’s sole option, Motorola will either replace the defective Licensed
Software with functionally-equivalent software, provide substitute software to Customer, or
terminate the applicable software license and refund any paid license fees to Customer on a pro-
rata basis. For clarity, the Motorola Licensed Software Warranty applies only to the most current
version of the Licensed Software issued by Motorola, and issuance of updated versions of any
Licensed Software does not result in a renewal or extension of the Motorola Licensed Software
Warranty beyond the ninety (90) day warranty period.
6.2. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS. IN ADDITION TO THE EXCLUSIONS FROM DAMAGES
SET FORTH IN THE MCA, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF THE AGREEMENT
TO THE CONTRARY, MOTOROLA WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR (A) DEFECTS IN OR
DAMAGE TO PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM USE OTHER THAN IN THE NORMAL
AUTHORIZED MANNER, OR FROM ACCIDENT, LIQUIDS, OR NEGLECT; (B) TESTING,
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, INSTALLATION, OR MODIFICATION BY PARTIES OTHER THAN
MOTOROLA; (C) CUSTOMER’S OR ANY AUTHORIZED USER’S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
INDUSTRY AND OSHA OR OTHER LEGAL STANDARDS; (D) DAMAGE TO RADIO
ANTENNAS, UNLESS CAUSED BY DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP; (E)
EQUIPMENT WITH NO SERIAL NUMBER; (F) BATTERIES OR CONSUMABLES; (G) FREIGHT
COSTS FOR SHIPMENT TO REPAIR DEPOTS; (H) COSMETIC DAMAGE THAT DOES NOT
AFFECT OPERATION; (I) NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR; (J) ISSUES OR OBSOLESCENCE OF
LICENSED SOFTWARE DUE TO CHANGES IN CUSTOMER OR AUTHORIZED USER
REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT, OR SYSTEMS; (K) TRACKING AND LOCATION-BASED
SERVICES; OR (L) BETA SERVICES.
6.3. Voluntary Remedies. Motorola is not obligated to remedy, repair, replace, or refund the
purchase price for the disclaimed or excluded issues in the MCA or Section 6.2 – Additional
Exclusions above, but if Motorola agrees to provide Services to help resolve such issues,
Customer will reimburse Motorola for its reasonable time and expenses, including by paying
Motorola any Fees set forth in an Ordering Document for such Services, if applicable.
7. Copyright Notices. The existence of a copyright notice on any Licensed Software will not
be construed as an admission or presumption of publication of the Licensed Software or public
disclosure of any trade secrets associated with the Licensed Software.
8. Survival. The following provisions will survive the expiration or termination of this EPSLA
for any reason: Section 3 – Licensed Software License and Restrictions; Section 4 – Term;
Section 5 – Payment; Section 6.2 – Additional Exclusions; Section 8 – Survival.
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Exhibit A
PRICE LIST
Category APC Description Total Discount Off List Price
Subscriber 22 APX N70 37.95000%
Subscriber 287 APX N50 37.95000%
Subscriber 657 APX N30 37.95000%
Subscriber 621 APX Next XN All-band 37.95000%
Subscriber 671 APX Next XN Single Band 37.95000%
Subscriber 142 APX Next Single Band 37.95000%
Subscriber 437 APX Next All-band 37.95000%
Subscriber 837 APX 900 / APX 1000 37.95000%
Subscriber 426 APX 4000 / APX 2000 37.95000%
Subscriber 305 APX 4000 XH 37.95000%
Subscriber 755 APX 6000 Li 37.95000%
Subscriber 481 APX 6000 37.95000%
Subscriber 756 APX 6000 XE 37.95000%
Subscriber 579 APX 8000 37.95000%
Subscriber 581 APX 8000 XE 37.95000%
Subscriber 673 APX 8000 H 37.95000%
Subscriber 471 APX 4500 / APX 2500 37.95000%
Subscriber 652 APX 6500 Li 37.95000%
Subscriber 527 APX 6500 37.95000%
Subscriber 681 APX 8500 37.95000%
Subscriber 761 APX 8500 Consolette 37.95000%
Subscriber 655 APX 7000 - General Feature 37.95000%
Subscriber 656 APX 7500 - General Feature 37.95000%
Subscriber 201 KVL II 10.00000%
Subscriber 462 KLV 3000 10.00000%
Subscriber 332 Conv Flashport Subscr 20.00000%
Subscriber 430 Flashport SW Upgrade 20.00000%
Subscriber 470 APX Soldier 27.00000%
Subscriber 536 APX Covert Portable 27.00000%
Subscriber 712 Smart Services 0.00000%
Accessories 271 Carry Cases 25.00000%
Accessories 372 Speaker Microphones 20.00000%
Accessories 453 CGISS Batteries 25.00000%
Accessories 554 Mobile Antennas 15.00000%
Accessories 555 Misc Accessories 20.00000%
Accessories 742 Portable Audio Accessories 25.00000%
Accessories 785 Chargers Reconditioners 25.00000%
Accessories 189 Mobile Accessories 15.00000%
Accessories 362 Cable Accessories 20.00000%
Warranty 185 Radio Warranty 0%
Warranty 724 APX NEXT DMS 0%
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Subscription Software Addendum
This Subscription Software Addendum (this “SSA”) is entered into between Motorola Solutions,
Inc., with offices at 500 W. Monroe Street, Suite 4400, Chicago, IL 60661 (“Motorola”) and the
entity set forth in the signature block below or in the MCA (“Customer”), and will be subject to,
and governed by, the terms of the Motorola Solutions Customer Agreement entered into between
the Parties, effective as of 2/1/2025 (the “MCA”). Capitalized terms used in this SSA, but not
defined herein, will have the meanings set forth in the MCA.
1. Addendum. This SSA governs Customer’s purchase of Subscription Software (and, if set
forth in an Ordering Document, related Services) from Motorola, and will form part of the Parties’
Agreement. Additional Subscription Software-specific Addenda or other terms and conditions may
apply to certain Subscription Software, where such terms are provided or presented to Customer.
2. Delivery of Subscription Software.
2.1. Delivery. During the applicable Subscription Term (as defined below), Motorola will provide
to Customer the Subscription Software set forth in an Ordering Document, in accordance with the
terms of the Agreement. Motorola will provide Customer advance notice (which may be provided
electronically) of any planned downtime. Delivery will occur upon Customer’s receipt of credentials
required for access to the Subscription Software or upon Motorola otherwise providing access to
the Subscription Software. If agreed upon in an Ordering Document, Motorola will also provide
Services related to such Subscription Software.
2.2. Modifications. In addition to other rights to modify the Products and Services set forth in
the MCA, Motorola may modify the Subscription Software, any associated recurring Services and
any related systems so long as their functionality (as described in the applicable Ordering
Document) is not materially degraded. Documentation for the Subscription Software may be
updated to reflect such modifications. For clarity, new features or enhancements that are added
to any Subscription Software may be subject to additional Fees.
2.3. User Credentials. If applicable, Motorola will provide Customer with administrative user
credentials for the Subscription Software, and Customer will ensure such administrative user
credentials are accessed and used only by Customer’s employees with training on their proper
use. Customer will protect, and will cause its Authorized Users to protect, the confidentiality and
security of all user credentials, including any administrative user credentials, and maintain user
credential validity, including by updating passwords. Customer will be liable for any use of the
Subscription Software through such user credential (including through any administrative user
credentials), including any changes made to the Subscription Software or issues or user impact
arising therefrom. To the extent Motorola provides Services to Customer in order to help resolve
issues resulting from changes made to the Subscription Software through user credentials,
including through any administrative user credentials, or issues otherwise created by Authorized
Users, such Services will be billed to Customer on a time and materials basis, and Customer will
pay all invoices in accordance with the payment terms of the MCA.
2.4. Beta Services. If Motorola makes any beta version of a software application (“Beta
Service”) available to Customer, Customer may choose to use such Beta Service at its own
discretion, provided, however, that Customer will use the Beta Service solely for purposes of
Customer’s evaluation of such Beta Service, and for no other purpose. Customer acknowledges
and agrees that all Beta Services are offered “as-is” and without any representations or warranties
or other commitments or protections from Motorola. Motorola will determine the
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duration of the evaluation period for any Beta Service, in its sole discretion, and Motorola may
discontinue any Beta Service at any time. Customer acknowledges that Beta Services, by their
nature, have not been fully tested and may contain defects or deficiencies.
3. Subscription Software License and Restrictions.
3.1. Subscription Software License. Subject to Customer’s and its Authorized Users’
compliance with the Agreement, including payment terms, Motorola hereby grants Customer and
its Authorized Users a limited, non-transferable, non-sublicenseable, and non-exclusive license
to use the Subscription Software identified in an Ordering Document, and the associated
Documentation, solely for Customer’s internal business purposes. The foregoing license grant will
be limited to use in the territory and to the number of licenses set forth in an Ordering Document
(if applicable), and will continue for the applicable Subscription Term. Customer may access, and
use the Subscription Software only in Customer’s owned or controlled facilities, including any
authorized mobile sites; provided, however, that Authorized Users using authorized mobile or
handheld devices may also log into and access the Subscription Software remotely from any
location. No custom development work will be performed under this Addendum.
3.2. End User Licenses. Motorola may use, engage, resell, or otherwise interface with third-
party software, hardware or services providers (such as, for example, third-party end point
detection and response providers) and other sub-processors, who in turn may engage additional
sub-processors to process personal data and other Customer Data. Customer agrees that such
third-party software or services providers, sub-processors or their respective sub-processors may
process and use personal and other Customer Data in accordance with and subject to their own
respective licenses or terms and in accordance with applicable law. Customer authorizes and will
provide and obtain all required notices and consents, if any, and comply with other applicable
legal requirements, if any, with respect to such collection and use of personal data and other
Customer Data by Motorola, and its subcontractors, sub-processors and/or third-party software,
hardware or services providers. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, to the extent the
use or performance of certain Services is governed by any separate license, data requirement,
EULA, privacy statement, or other applicable agreement, including terms governing third-party
software, hardware or services, including open source software, Customer will comply, and
ensure its Authorized Users comply, with any such agreements or terms, which shall govern any
such Services.
3.3. Customer Restrictions. Customers and Authorized Users will comply with the applicable
Documentation and the copyright laws of the United States and all other relevant jurisdictions
(including the copyright laws where Customer uses the Subscription Software) in connection with
their use of the Subscription Software. Customer will not, and will not allow others including the
Authorized Users, to make the Subscription Software available for use by unauthorized third
parties, including via a commercial rental or sharing arrangement; reverse engineer, disassemble,
or reprogram software used to provide the Subscription Software or any portion thereof to a
human-readable form; modify, create derivative works of, or merge the Subscription Software or
software used to provide the Subscription Software with other software; copy, reproduce,
distribute, lend, or lease the Subscription Software or Documentation for or to any third party; take
any action that would cause the Subscription Software, software used to provide the Subscription
Software, or Documentation to be placed in the public domain; use the Subscription Software to
compete with Motorola; remove, alter, or obscure, any copyright or other notice; share user
credentials (including among Authorized Users); use the Subscription Software to store or
transmit malicious code; or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Subscription Software or
its related systems or networks.
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4. Term.
4.1. Subscription Terms. The duration of Customer’s subscription to the first Subscription
Software and any associated recurring Services ordered under this SSA (or the first Subscription
Software or recurring Service, if multiple are ordered at once) will commence upon delivery of
such Subscription Software (and recurring Services, if applicable) and will continue for a twelve
(12) month period or such longer period identified in an Ordering Document (the “Initial
Subscription Period”). Following the Initial Subscription Period, Customer’s subscription to the
Subscription Software and any recurring Services will automatically renew for additional twelve
(12) month periods (each, a “Renewal Subscription Year”), unless either Party notifies the other
Party of its intent not to renew at least thirty (30) days before the conclusion of the then -current
Subscription Term. (The Initial Subscription Period and each Renewal Subscription Year will each
be referred to herein as a “Subscription Term”.) Motorola may increase Fees prior to any
Renewal Subscription Year. In such case, Motorola will notify Customer of such proposed
increase no later than thirty (30) days prior to commencement of such Renewal Subscription Year.
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable Ordering Document, if Customer orders any
additional Subscription Software or recurring Services under this SSA during an in-process
Subscription Term, the subscription for each new Subscription Software or recurring Service will
(a) commence upon delivery of such Subscription Software or recurring Service, and continue
until the conclusion of Customer’s then-current Subscription Term (a “Partial Subscription
Year”), and (b) automatically renew for Renewal Subscription Years thereafter, unless either Party
notifies the other Party of its intent not to renew at least thirty (30) days before the conclusion of
the then-current Subscription Term. Thus, unless otherwise specified in the applicable Ordering
Document, the Subscription Terms for all Subscription Software and recurring Services hereunder
will be synchronized.
4.2. Term. The term of this SSA (the “SSA Term”) will commence upon either (a) the Effective
Date of the MCA, if this SSA is attached to the MCA as of such Effective Date, or (b) the SSA
Date set forth on the signature page below, if this SSA is executed after the MCA Effective Date,
and will continue until the expiration or termination of all Subscription Terms under this SSA,
unless this SSA or the Agreement is earlier terminated in accordance with the terms of the
Agreement.
4.3. Termination. Notwithstanding the termination provisions of the MCA, Motorola may
terminate this SSA (or any Addendum or Ordering Documents hereunder), or suspend delivery of
Subscription Software or Services, immediately upon notice to Customer if (a) Customer breaches
Section 3 – Subscription Software License and Restrictions of this SSA, or any other
provision related to Subscription Software license scope or restrictions set forth in an Addendum
or Ordering Document, or (b) it determines that Customer’s use of the Subscription Software
poses, or may pose, a security or other risk or adverse impact to any Subscription Software,
Motorola, Motorola’s systems, or any third party (including other Motorola customers). Customer
acknowledges that Motorola made a considerable investment of resources in the development,
marketing, and distribution of the Subscription Software and Documentation, and that Customer’s
breach of the Agreement will result in irreparable harm to Motorola for which monetary damages
would be inadequate. If Customer breaches this Agreement, in addition to termination, Motorola
will be entitled to all available remedies at law or in equity (including immediate injunctive relief).
4.4. Wind Down of Subscription Software. In addition to the termination rights in the MCA,
Motorola may terminate any Ordering Document and Subscription Term, in whole or in part, in
the event Motorola plans to cease offering the applicable Subscription Software or Service to
customers.
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5. Payment.
5.1. Payment. Unless otherwise provided in an Ordering Document (and notwithstanding the
provisions of the MCA), Customer will prepay an annual subscription Fee set forth in an Ordering
Document for each Subscription Software and associated recurring Service, before the
commencement of each Subscription Term. For any Partial Subscription Year, the applicable
annual subscription Fee will be prorated based on the number of months in the Partial
Subscription Year. The annual subscription Fee for Subscription Software and associated
recurring Services may include certain one-time Fees, such as start-up fees, license fees, or other
fees set forth in an Ordering Document. Motorola will have the right to suspend the Subscription
Software and any recurring Services if Customer fails to make any payments when due. The
parties acknowledge that pricing for Cyber Services is dependent on the full term or subscription
periods specified in any such Ordering Document. Motorola will have the right to suspend the
Services if Customer fails to make any payments when due
5.2. License True-Up. Motorola will have the right to conduct an audit of total user licenses
credentialed by Customer for any Subscription Software during a Subscription Term, and
Customer will cooperate with such audit. If Motorola determines that Customer’s usage of the
Subscription Software during the applicable Subscription Term exceeded the total number of
licenses purchased by Customer, Motorola may invoice Customer for the additional licenses used
by Customer, pro-rated for each additional license from the date such license was activated, and
Customer will pay such invoice in accordance with the payment terms in the MCA.
5.3. Customer Data. For avoidance of doubt, for Cyber Services so long as not specifically
identifying the Customer, “Customer Data,” as defined in the MCA, shall not include, and Motorola
shall be free to use, share and leverage security threat intelligence and mitigation data generally,
including without limitation, third party threat vectors and IP addresses, file hash informat ion,
domain names, malware signatures and information, information obtained from third party
sources, indicators of compromise, and tactics, techniques, and procedures used, learned or
developed in the course of providing Services
5.4. Future Regulatory Requirements. The Parties acknowledge and agree that Cyber Service
is an evolving technological area and therefore, laws and regulations regarding Services may
change. Changes to existing Services required to achieve regulatory compliance may be available
for an additional fee. Any required changes may also impact the price for Services.
6. Liability.
6.1. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS. IN ADDITION TO THE EXCLUSIONS FROM DAMAGES
SET FORTH IN THE MCA, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF THE AGREEMENT
TO THE CONTRARY, MOTOROLA WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR (A) INTERRUPTION OR
FAILURE OF CONNECTIVITY, VULNERABILITIES, OR SECURITY EVENTS; (B) DISRUPTION
OF OR DAMAGE TO CUSTOMER’S OR THIRD PARTIES’ SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, OR DATA,
INCLUDING DENIAL OF ACCESS TO USERS, OR SHUTDOWN OF SYSTEMS CAUSED BY
INTRUSION DETECTION SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE; (C) AVAILABILITY OR ACCURACY
OF ANY DATA AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SUBSCRIPTION SOFTWARE OR SERVICES, OR
INTERPRETATION, USE, OR MISUSE THEREOF; (D) TRACKING AND LOCATION-BASED
SERVICES; OR (E) BETA SERVICES.
6.2. Direct Damages . For avoidance of doubt, notwithstanding the limitation set out in
Section 8.2 of the MCA, the direct damages limitation for Cyber services provided under this
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SSA and limited to the fees, or the portion of fees, relating only to the Cyber Security Services
under this SSA, even if such Services are offered or bundled with other Motorola services.
6.3. Voluntary Remedies. Motorola is not obligated to remedy, repair, replace, or refund the
purchase price for the disclaimed or excluded issues in the MCA or Section 6.1 – Additional
Exclusions above, but if Motorola agrees to provide Services to help resolve such issues,
Customer will reimburse Motorola for its reasonable time and expenses, including by paying
Motorola any Fees set forth in an Ordering Document for such Services, if applicable.
7. Motorola as a Controller or Joint Controller. In all instances where Motorola acts as a
controller of data, it will comply with the applicable provisions of the Motorola Privacy Statement
at https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us/about/privacy-policy.html#privacystatement, as
may be updated from time to time. Motorola holds all Customer Contact Data as a controller and
shall Process such Customer Contact Data in accordance with the Motorola Privacy Statement.
In instances where Motorola is acting as a joint controller with Customer, the Parties will enter into
a separate Addendum to the Agreement to allocate the respective roles as joint controllers.
8. Survival. The following provisions will survive the expiration or termination of this SSA for
any reason: Section 4 – Term; Section 5 – Payment; Section 6.1 – Additional Exclusions;
Section 8 – Survival.
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Subscription Services Addendum
Exhibit A: Verizon Service Terms - APXNext
For purposes of this Addendum, “Service” means wireless services provided directly or indirectly by Verizon which may
include but it is not limited to data transmission services between wireless devices and computer servers or other
machines, or between wireless devices, with limited or no manual intervention or supervision. Customer acknowledges
that Motorola is not a Telecommunications Services Provider, as defined In the 4 7 U.S.C.A sec. 163, and to Include
within that definition, but not be limited lo, Inter-exchange Carrier, BLEC, CLEC, ILEC and/or DLEC, or wireless service
provider pursuant to licenses Issued by the FCC pursuant to the FCC's rules.
Customer agrees to comply with the additional responsibilities for access to and use of the Service provided by Verizon:
Service Availability. The Service uses radio technologies and is subject to transmission and service area limitations,
interruptions and dropped calls caused by atmospheric, topographical or environmental conditions, cell. site availability,
equipment or its installation, governmental regulations, system limitations, maintenance or other conditions or activities
affecting Service operation. The Service and/or features may not be available in all areas. The Service is only available
within each applicable calling plan coverage area, within the operating range of the wireless systems, and with equipment
that is authorized to operate on Verizon's network.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER. VERIZON AND ITS AFFILIATES AND CONTRACTORS MAKE NO WARRANTIES
WHATSOEVER, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE SUITABILITY, DURABILITY,
FITNESS FOR USE, QUALITY, PERFORMANCE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE SERVICE OR EQUIPMENT OR
THEIR USE IN CONNECTION WITH THE CUSTOMER PROVIDED EQUIPMENT OR THE COMPANY PRODUCT OR
SERVICE. WITH RESPECT TO VERIZON.
Content Disclaimer. Neither Verizon nor Motorola exercises control over nor has any responsibility for t he accuracy,
quality, security or other aspect of any content accessed, received, transmitted, stored, processed or used through Verizon
facilities or any Services (except to the extent particular Services explicitly state otherwise). Customer accesses, receives,
transmits, stores, processes, or uses any content at its own risk. Customer is solely responsible for selecting and using
the level of security protection needed for the content it is accessing, receiving. storing, processing or using, including
without limitation Customer Data, individual health and financial content. Verizon is not responsible if the level of security
protection Customer uses for any particular content is insufficient to prevent its unauthorized access or use, to comply with
applicable law, or to otherwise fully protect the interests of Customer and others in that content.
Use of Customer Data. Verizon, Verizon Affiliates and their respective agents, may use, process and/or transfer Customer
Data (including intra-group transfers and transfers to entities in countries that do not provide statutory protections for
personal information): (a) in connection with provisioning of Services; (b) to incorporate Customer Data into databases
controlled by Verizon, Verizon Affiliates or their respective agents for the purpose of providing Services; administration;
provisioning; billing and reconciliation; verification of Customer identity, solvency and creditworthiness; maintenance,
support and product development; fraud detection and preve ntion; sales, revenue and customer
analysis and reporting; market and customer use analysis; and (c) to communicate to Customer regarding Services.
Network Monitoring. Transmissions passing through Verizon Facilities may be subject to legal intercept and monitoring
activities by Verizon, its suppliers or local authorities in accordance with applicable local law requirements. To the extent
consent or notification is required by Customer or end users under applicable data protection or other laws, Customer grants
its consent under this Agreement and represents that it will have at all relevant times the necessary consents from all end
users.
Customer Consent. Customer warrants that it has obtained or will obtain all legally required consents and permissions
from relevant parties (including data subjects) for the use, processing and transfer of Customer Data as described in this
clause.
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Customer Consent to Use of U.S. Customer Proprietary Network Information ("CPNI"). [Not Applicable to Arizona
customers.] Verizon and its affiliates (the "Verizon Companies") may need Customer's permission to share information
about Customer as described below. The Federal Communications Commission (''FCC”) and various states require Verizon
to protect certain information that is made available to it solely by virtue of Customer relationship with it. This information is
known as Customer Proprietary Network Information CPNI"), and it includes information relating to the quantity, technical
configuration, type, destination, location, and amount of use of Customer telecommunications services purchased (including
specific calls Customer makes and receives) and related local and toll billing information. CPNI does not include subscriber
lists or published information (listed or unlisted), such as Customer's name, telephone number and address; such
information is not subject to the CPNI rules' use limitations. The Verizon Companies acknowledge that Customer has a right
under federal and state law to protect the confidentiality of Customer's CPNI, and to direct the Verizon Companies not to
use Customer's CPNI or to limit use and disclosure of and access to it, and the Verizon Companies have a duty to comply
with the limitations Customer designates. By its signature on this Agreement, Customer grants the Verizon Companies
permission, solely for the purpose of offering Customer current and future products and services available from the Verizon
Companies and from the Vodafone Companies, to use, to permit access to and to dis close Company's CPNI among the
Verizon Companies, to their agents, contractors, and partners, and to the Vodafone Companies. (The ''Vodafone
Companies" refers to Vodafone Group PLC, Vodafone Group Service Limited, their affiliates and partner networks).
User Disclosures. THE CUSTOMER UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT IT: (1) HAS NO CONTRACTUAL
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNDERLYING SERVICE PROVIDER OR ITS AFFILIATES OR CONTRACTORS; (2) IS
NOT A THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY OF ANY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. AND THE
UNDERLYING CARRIER; AND (3) ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE UNDERLYING CARRIER AND ITS
AFFILIATES AND CONTRACTORS SHALL HAVE NO LEGAL, EQUITABLE, OR OTHER LIABILITY OF ANY KIND TO
CUSTOMER AND CUSTOMER HEREBY WAIVES ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR DEMANDS THEREFOR.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TERMS OF THE PRIMARY AGREEMENT, NEITHER
MOTOROLA NOR VERIZON AND THEIR AFFILIATES AND CONTRACTORS WILL HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO
CUSTOMER OR ANY END USER:
A) IF CHANGES IN THE SERVICE OR IN THE VERIZON NETWORK, SYSTEMS, OPERATIONS,
EQUIPMENT, POLICIES OR PROCEDURES RENDER OBSOLETE OR OUTDATED ANY
EQUIPMENT, HARDWARE, DEVICES OR SOFTWARE;
B) FOR ANY CAUSES OF ACTION, LOSSES OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER ARISING
OUT OF (I) MISTAKES, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, ERRORS, OR DEFECTS IN FURNISHING
THE SERVICE, (II) FAILURES OR DEFECTS IN THE VERIZON NETWORK OR SYSTEMS,
C) FOR ANY INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, LOSSES (INCLUDING ANY LOSS OF
BUSINESS), DAMAGES, CLAIMS OR DEMANDS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, RELIANCE BY CUSTOMER ON ANY
DATA PROVIDED OR OBTAINED THROUGH USE OF THE SERVICE, ANY INTERRUPTION,
DEFECT, ERROR, VIRUS, OR DELAY IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, ANY FAILURE TO
TRANSMIT OR ANY LOSS OF DATA ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
AGREEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL VERIZON, MOTOROLA, OR ITS VENDORS BE LIABLE FOR
LOSSES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS OR EXPENSES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
ATTEMPTED USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO ACCESS, LIFE SUPPORT OR MONITORING
SYSTEMS OR DEVICES, 911 OR E9l I, OR OTHER EMERGENCY NUMBERS OR SERVICES; OR
INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHALL VERIZON'S OR MOTOROLA’S EXERCISE OF ANY RIGHTS SET FORTH IN THIS
ADDENDUM BE DEEMED WILLFUL OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT.
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Subscription Services Addendum
Exhibit A: FirstNet and AT&T Service Terms
Public Safety Entity (“Customer”) Responsibilities for access to and use of “First Net” Service as provided by
AT&T
General. The Customer is responsible for complying with AT&T Acceptable Use Policy found at att.com/aup and applicable
AT&T Service Guides found at att.com/servicepublications.
Privacy. The Customer is responsible for complying with all applicable privacy laws. The Customer is responsible for
obtaining consent from and giving notice to its Users regarding Motorola’s and AT&T’s collection and use of User
information in connection with a Service. The Customer will only make accessible or provide Personal Data to Motorola and
AT&T when it has the legal authority to do so.
User Eligibility. The Customer shall verify, or assist Motorola and AT&T in verifying, as stated below, the eligibility of its
Users to use the Service. The Customer is required to verify and confirm that its Users are authorized and eligible to use
Service. The Customer must perform periodic audits on a regular, but not less than once per year, basis to identify any
individuals who are no longer eligible for Service. The Customer must produce such information as may be requested
through AT&T by the FirstNet Authority and the United States Government to verify eligibility of its users.
Limitations on the Service. THE CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SERVICE IS MADE AVAILABLE ONLY WITHIN
THE OPERATING RANGE OF THE NETWORKS. SERVICE MAY BE TEMPORARILY REFUSED, INTERRUPTED, OR
LIMITED BECAUSE OF: (A) FACILITIES LIMITATIONS; (B) TRANSMISSION LIMITATIONS CAUSED BY ATMOSPHERIC,
TERRAIN, OTHER NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL CONDITIONS ADVERSELY AFFECTING TRANSMISSION, WEAK
BATTERIES, SYSTEM OVERCAPACITY, MOVEMENT OUTSIDE A SERVICE AREA OR GAPS IN COVERAGE IN A
SERVICE AREA AND OTHER CAUSES REASONABLY OUTSIDE OF MOTOROLA OR AT&T’S CONTROL SUCH AS, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, INTENTIONAL OR NEGLIGENT ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES THAT DAMAGE OR IMPAIR THE
NETWORK OR DISRUPT SERVICE; OR (C) EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS, UPGRADES, RELOCATIONS, REPAIRS,
AND OTHER SIMILAR ACTIVITIES NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER OR IMPROVED OPERATION OF SERVICE.
Limitations on Service of Carrier Partners. CARRIER PARTNER NETWORKS ARE MADE AVAILABLE AS-IS AND
MOTOROLA AND AT&T MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OR QUALITY
OF ROAMING SERVICE PROVIDED BY CARRIER PARTNERS, AND MOTOROLA AND AT&T WILL NOT BE LIABLE IN
ANY CAPACITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OUTAGES, OR FAILURES OF CARRIER PARTNER NETWORKS. ROAMING ON
CARRIER PARTNER NETWORKS OUTSIDE THE FIRSTNET SERVICE AREA (IF ANY) SHALL BE AVAILABLE AS
DESCRIBIED IN THE SERVICE GUIDE.
User Disclosures. THE CUSTOMER UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT IT: (1) HAS NO CONTRACTUAL
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNDERLYING WIRELESS SERVICE CARRIER; (2) IS NOT A THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
OF ANY AGREEMENT BETWEEN [CUSTOMER] AND THE UNDERLYING CARRIER; (3) THAT THE UNDERLYING
CARRIER HAS NO LIABILITY OF ANY KIND TO [USER], WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY,
NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR OTHERWISE; AND (4) THAT DATA TRANSMISSIONS AND MESSAGES
MAY BE DELAYED, DELETED OR NOT DELIVERED, AND 911 OR SIMILAR EMERGENCY CALLS MAY NOT BE
COMPLETED
Medical Devices (FDA and HIPAA Responsibilities). The Customer shall be responsible for FDA compliance as a
“distributor” of the Device to its users. Except as necessary to provide the Service to the Customer, The Customer shal l not
convey any protected health information (“PHI”) to AT&T, as that term is defined in the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (“HITECH”) Act
regulations. Motorola and/or AT&T shall not function as the Customer’s business associate in rendering the Services; such
Services will be limited to providing conduit or mere data transmission services to the Customer in accordance with guidance
on the “conduit exception” under HIPAA. Each Party shall bear its own costs associated with regulatory compliance.
Audits. Customer may be subject to occasional audits by AT&T or its agents to verify compliance with this Exhibit A.
Motorola Confidential Propritary
Docusign Envelope ID: C13D8E15-FF21-4049-ADC3-9319D5A45079
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File #: Version:125-1377 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:2/10/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with DiCom Grid, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $405,000 for digital medical image communication
software, maintenance and support for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center’s Radiology unit for the
period April 28, 2025 through April 27, 2031. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Contract #23-759 with DiCom Grid, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the
County a Master Service Agreement with DiCom Grid,Inc.,a corporation,in an amount not to exceed
$405,000,for a hosted digital medical image communication software system,and maintenance and support for
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center’s (CCRMC)Radiology unit,for the period from April 15,2025 through
April 14, 2031, and for consecutive annual periods thereafter until terminated.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $405,000 over a 6-year period and will be
funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
Digital Imaging Communication in Medicine (DICOM)is an international,technical standard form of
communication that is responsible for acquiring,storing,and transferring medical images (and related
information)between medical systems.DICOM defines the formats for medical images that can be exchanged
with the data and quality necessary for clinical use.This Contract meets the needs of the County by providing
cloud-based,enterprise-wide digital medical image communication system software,maintenance,and support.
Ambra Health (formerly Dicom Grid)is a software company that offers solutions (Ambra Suite and Ambra
Services)for medical image sharing of DICOM and non-DICOM data between patients,physicians,and
hospitals.CCRMC’s Radiology unit will utilize the digital medical image communication platform to share
patient medical studies with other medical study partners,such as third-party imaging providers and five
regional healthcare organizations.This solution reduces the need to use compact discs.It significantly improves
the time it takes for CCRMC's Radiology unit to receive patient medical studies,and via automation,reduces
the time to process the medical studies and make them available to health care providers.This Contract
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the time to process the medical studies and make them available to health care providers.This Contract
supports CCRMC’s management of its DICOM imaging objects securely and in compliance with Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
This Contractor was approved as a sole source provider of the specialized services provided under this Contract
by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division on February 20,2025.A summary of service contract
deliverables,including measurable outcomes required of the vendor to be monitored by the department in
compliance with Section III(B)(7)of the Purchasing Policy include County’s use of the software under the
license grant,and access to maintenance and support.This Contract was approved by Health Services Personnel
as a specialized service contract.
Under this Contract #23-759,the parties will execute a Master Services Agreement (with Order Form)that
automatically renews for consecutive annual periods,unless terminated by either party (per the terms of the
agreement)and HIPAA Business Associate Addendum (BAA)for CCRMC’s access to Ambra Gateway,Ambra
Suite,Ambra AutoFilm Library,and Ambra Service.Under the Master Services Agreement DiCom Grid,Inc’s
liability is limited to the amount County has paid to DiCom Grid,Inc.,in the twelve (12)months preceding the
claim except for DiCom Grid,Inc’s obligations of the BAA,which is limited to $1,000,000.Under the Master
Services Agreement,the County is obligated to indemnify DiCom Grid,Inc.,against claims arising from
County’s breach of the Master Services Agreement,and software causing the wrongful death or personal injury
of a third party to whom county provided medical services.
Approval of this new Contract #23-759 allows the Contractor to provide digital medical image communication
system software,maintenance and support through April 14,2031.Thereafter,the Contract renews for
consecutive annual periods until terminated under the agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Contract is not approved,CCRMC Radiology unit will not gain prompt access to patient medical studies
from imaging partners,which may cause patients exposure to additional imaging radiation depending on the
requested studies.CCRMC Radiology unit staff will continue to spend the extra time needed to manually
process medical studies via compact discs, thus resulting in a negative effect on patient care and outcomes.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1378 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:2/19/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc, for County’s Public Health Women Infant Children Program
participants and Kaiser’s eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or
postpartum women to collaborate and provide referrals from each respective program to enhance
health care services and improve health outcomes for participants for the period March 1, 2025 until
terminated by either party. (Non-financial Agreement)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Memorandum of Understanding #72-252 with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee to execute on behalf of the
County Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)#72-252 with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan,Inc.(Kaiser),a
non-profit corporation,for County’s Public Health Women Infant Children (WIC)participants and Kaiser’s
Medi-Cal beneficiaries who are pregnant,breastfeeding,or postpartum women and eligible are referred to
enroll in each other’s programs to receive the health services benefits of both programs for the period March 1,
2025 and shall automatically renew annually until terminated by either party.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is a non-financial Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa Health,Public Health Division,Women Infants and Children (WIC)Program will collaborate
with Kaiser to establish a network of health services provided by each party respectively to enhance positive
health outcomes by referring enrolled or eligible to enroll Medi-Cal Members to County’s WIC Program for
pregnant,breastfeeding,or postpartum women,or the legal guardians of Members who are infants or children
to receive enhanced services.Kaiser will provide their Medi-Cal recipient services to eligible County WIC
Program participants.The Parties desire to work together to promote and support local,regional and statewide
efforts to provide food assistance,nutritional education,breastfeeding counseling and social services to
pregnant individuals,new parents and guardians,infants (up to one year of age)and children (over one year of
age and up to their fifth birthday).Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with
labor relations.
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Approval of MOU #72-252 will allow the Contractor and County to collaborate and provide referrals from each
respective program to enhance health care services for pregnant,breastfeeding and postpartum women and
shall automatically renew annually until such time it is terminated by either party.This Contract is retroactive
due to ongoing negotiations with Contractor.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this MOU is not approved,County WIC recipients and Kaiser Medi-Cal enrollees will not receive
collaborative health services from each other’s programs, which may lead to health disparities.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1379 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/14/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Interim
Health Services Director, a purchase order with Veritiv Operating Company, in an amount not to
exceed $1,488,350 for the purchase of janitorial supplies and equipment, and other supplies as
needed for the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center for the period May 1, 2025 through April 30,
2028. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Purchase Order with Veritiv Operating Company
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Interim Health
Services Director, a blanket purchase order with Veritiv Operating Company, in an amount not to exceed
$1,488,350 for the purchase of janitorial supplies and equipment, and other supplies as needed for the Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) for the period from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $1,488,350 over a three-year period and is budgeted
in the Hospital Enterprise Fund I.
BACKGROUND:
Veritiv Operating Company is a subsidiary of Veritiv Corporation, a leading North American distributor of
packaging, facility solutions, print, and publishing products. Veritiv provides a variety of products and solutions
for the Environmental Services (EVS) department at CCRMC, including janitorial and sanitation supplies such
as cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and sanitizers. They also offer facility maintenance products, including
floor care solutions, waste management supplies, and cleaning equipment. Additionally, Veritiv supplies paper
products and disposables, such as paper towels, tissues, and wipes. They support sustainability initiatives by
offering eco-friendly cleaning solutions and waste reduction strategies.
On December 13, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved agenda C.75 to execute a purchase order (#26858)
with Veritiv Operating Company in an amount not to exceed $1,488,350 for the purchase of janitorial supplies,
parts, minor equipment and non-medical supplies for CCRMC for the period of October 23, 2022, through
April 30, 2025. Approval of this action will allow the EVS department at CCRMC to secure the necessary
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supplies to maintain cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency.
Veritiv Operating Company Corporation is a member of the Vizient Group Purchasing Organization (GPO),
which means that CCRMC will receive substantial rebates. This will further solidify our shared dedication to
delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare solutions.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, CCRMC will be unable to maintain the cleanliness of the facilities, which could
negatively impact patient care.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1380 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/21/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute facility use
agreements and liability waivers with Skillcraft, Inc. for the use of facilities located at 1875 Arnold
Drive, Martinez, CA for a total amount not to exceed $2,000 for the purpose of holding monthly Senior
Peer Counseling meetings through December 31, 2025. (100% Older Adult Mental Health Funds)
Attachments:1. Sponsored Event Form, 2. Skillcraft- Rules and Reg, 3. Skillcraft- Liability Waiver
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Rental Agreement with Skillcraft, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute facility use
agreements and liability waivers with Skillcraft, Inc. for the use of facilities located at 1875 Arnold Dr.,
Martinez, CA for a total amount not to exceed $2,000 for the purpose of holding monthly Senior Peer
Counseling meetings through December 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of this action will not exceed $2,000 and will be funded by Older Adult Mental Health (Org #
5764).
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa Behavioral Health/Older Adult Mental Health holds monthly meetings/trainings to train Senior
Peer counselors. The remaining 2025 meeting dates/times are currently scheduled on:
April 28, 2025 10:30-2:00pm
May 19, 2025 10:30-2:00pm
June 23, 2025 10:30-2:00pm
July 28, 2025 10:30-2:00pm
September 29, 2025 10:30-2:00pm
October 27, 2025 10:30-2:00pm
December 15, 2025 10:30-2:00pm
The facility use agreements and liability waivers with Skillcraft, Inc. include indemnification language which
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states “Property user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Skillcraft, Inc., International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, Local 302, and their trustees, directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all
claims, actions, suits, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney fees, as a result of this use of
premises. This waiver and hold harmless agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by
the law of the State of California. If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance,
shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.”
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Older Adult Mental Health senior peer counseling monthly meetings will not
be able to take place at the hall.
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SliILLCRAFT, INCDRPORATEil
Office of Secretary
1875 ARNOLD DRIVE
c/o IBEW 302
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-4239 I
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Telephone:
(925)228-2302
FAX: (925) 228-0764
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.I/We _____________________________ agree to the following rules and regulations for the use of the Hall at
IBEW Local Union 302.
2.The user must provide a Certif icate of Liability Insurance with a minimum policy amount of
$1,000,000.
3.NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES of any type will be permitte d on the property.
4.I/We are responsible for the conduct of all guests and understand we are liable for all damage to the
facility, equipment, or property as a result of this meeting/event with the exception of nor mal wear and
tear.
5.I/We agree that this meeting/event starts at 9:00 A.M. or later.
6.I/We are responsible for removing all items brought to the meetin g/event, including decorations. The
Hall must be returne d to the same condition as when entered.
7.Decorations/posters may be taped (blue or green masking tape only) to the walls only. No tacks, nails,
or staples can be used on the wall s. No crazy string (spray type) or any type of glitter.
8.No dragging of the tables and chairs on the floor. Use two people when moving or a djusting the tables
and chairs.
9.Payment will be in a dvance of this meeting/e vent unless other wise agreed upon.
10.In the case of extraordinary and/or uncontrollable events such as fires, floods, earth quakes,
pandemics, public health emergencies, etc., Skillcraft, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any scheduled
meeting/event an d refund any janitor fees paid for the canceled meeting/event.
11.All persons entering the building must follow County public health guidelines at all times.
By signing, you understand and agree to the rules and regulations of this agreement.
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Printed Name Signature
______________________________________________________________________________
Company Name
______________________________________________________________________________
City State ZipAddress
__________________________________
Phone Number
SliILLCRAFT, INCDRPORATEil
Office of Secretary
1875 ARNOLD DRIVE
c/o IBEW 302
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-4239 I
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Telephone:
(925)228-2302
FAX: (925) 228-0764
Liability Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement for use of facilities located at 1875 Arnold Dr., Martinez, CA
________________________________ (“Property User”) will use facilities located at 1875 Arnold Dr. for
(name)
________________________________ on ______________________, and agrees to the following terms.
(type of event) (date)
Waiver of Liability:
In consideration of Property User’s use of the premises as set forth above, Property User does
hereby release from liability, and waive, discharge, and promise not to sue Skillcraft, Inc.,
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 302, and their trustees, directors,
officers, employees, and agents, for any and all claims including negligence, accidents, or
illnesses (including death) and property loss arising from use of premises.
Liability Insurance:
Property User represents and warrants that it has liability insurance that is applicable to the
above-listed event.
Indemnification and Hold Harmless:
Property User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Skillcraft, Inc., International Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers, Local 302, and their trustees, directors, officers, employees, and agents
from any and all claims, actions, suits, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including
attorney fees, as a result of this use of premises.
This waiver and hold harmless agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is
permitted by the law of the State of California. If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, it
is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
The undersigned represents and warrants that he/she has authority to sign this agreement on
behalf of Property User.
____________________________________
(signature)
_____________________________________
(name)
_____________________________________
(entity on whose behalf you are signing)
____________________________________
(date)
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File #: Version:125-1381 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/24/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with the California Department of Public Health, Microbial Diseases Laboratory, a subdivision of the
California Health and Human Services Agency, to provide a transfer of previously collected samples
from County Public Health Laboratory to conduct a research development project for the period of
three years from the date contract is executed by both parties. (Non-financial agreement)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Material Transfer Agreement #78-073 with California Department of Public Health, Microbial
Diseases Laboratory
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the
County Material Transfer Agreement (MTA)#78-073,a non-financial agreement,with the California
Department of Public Health (CDPH),Microbial Diseases Laboratory,a subdivision of the California Health
and Human Services Agency,to provide a transfer of previously collected samples from County Public Health
Laboratory (CPHL)to conduct a research development project to validate a new molecular assay for the
detection of Candida auris in clinical specimens,effective for three years from the date the Agreement is fully
executed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact. This is a non-financial Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
CPHL is obligated to provide laboratory testing services to County residents.Deidentified testing swabs,
hereafter called “Material”held by the CDPH in Richmond,California are necessary to be received by CPHL
in order to complete verification/validation of a diagnostic test that CPHL would like to conduct in-house rather
than send out for screening of Candida auris.Providing in-house testing for County patients would result in
more timely results,more streamlined screening and reduce the amount of manual resulting and scanning into
CPHL information systems.
Approval of Material Transfer Agreement #78-073 will allow CPHL to improve test result turnaround time for
Candida auris and allow more time for other CPHL services three years from the date the Agreement is fully
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Candida auris and allow more time for other CPHL services three years from the date the Agreement is fully
executed.County agrees to hold CDPH harmless and to indemnify CDPH for all liabilities,demands,damages,
expenses and losses arising out of County’s use for any research project utilizing the Material.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Agreement is not approved, the Public Health Division will not be able to validate a new molecular assay
test for Candida auris to use for in-house testing at CPHL.
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File #: Version:125-1382 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/24/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. (dba Heluna Health), to pay County an amount not to
exceed $22,500 for participation in the FoodNet Expanded Case Exposure Ascertainment Project to
study food borne bacteria for the period August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025. (No County match)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Grant Agreement #29-818-7 with Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. (dba Heluna
Health)
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the
County Grant Agreement #29-818-7 with Public Health Foundation Enterprises,Inc.(dba Heluna Health),a
nonprofit corporation,to pay County an amount not to exceed $22,500 for participation in the FoodNet
Expanded Case Exposure Ascertainment (eCEA) Project for the period August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Agreement will result in an amount not to exceed $22,500 in funding from the Public Health Foundation
Enterprises. (No County match)
BACKGROUND:
The Health Services Department’s Public Health Division receives hundreds of reports of Salmonellosis and
Shigellosis cases annually.There are likely many cases that do not get reported because community members
do not see their doctor or confirmatory testing is not performed.These infections can result in serious illness
and hospitalization across the age spectrum.Administering the expanded case report and the eCEA
questionnaire will allow health officials to gathering additional information that could result in enhanced
disease prevention and control activities.
On February 27,2024,the Board of Supervisors approved Grant Agreement #29-818-6 with Public Health
Foundation Enterprises,Inc.(dba Heluna Health)to receive funds in the amount of $25,000 for participation in
the eCEA, to study foodborne bacteria, for the period from August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024.
Approval of Agreement #29-818-7 will allow County to continue to receive funds to support the eCEA Project,
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Approval of Agreement #29-818-7 will allow County to continue to receive funds to support the eCEA Project,
through July 31,2025.This Agreement includes mutual indemnification,whereby both parties agree to
indemnify,hold harmless and defend its board of trustees,officers,directors,agents,contractors and employees
from any and all claims and/or liabilities arising out of the intentional action or negligence of either party for
the term of this Agreement.This Agreement is late due to the Division not receiving the grant document from
the grantor until February 5, 2025.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Agreement is not approved, County will not receive funding to provide services for the eCEA Project.
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File #: Version:125-1383 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/25/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Initha R. Elangovan, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $750,000 to provide pulmonary services
at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period May 1, 2025 through April
30, 2026. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Cancellation Agreement #76-555-9 and Contract #76-555-10 Initha R. Elangovan, M.D.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County, as follows: (1) Cancellation Agreement #76-555-9 with Initha R. Elangovan, M.D., an individual,
effective at the end of business on April 30, 2025; and (2) Contract #76-555-10 with Initha R. Elangovan, M.D.,
an individual, in an amount not to exceed $750,000, to provide pulmonary services Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (CCRMC) and Contra Costa Health Centers, for the period May 1, 2025 through April 30,
2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract will result in annual expenditures of up to $750,000 and will be funded as budgeted
100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
Due to limited number of specialty providers available within the community, CCRMC and Health Centers
relies on Contractors to provide necessary specialty health services to their patients. This Contractor has been
providing pulmonary services, including but not limited to: on-call and clinic coverage, consultation, critical
care, bronchoscopies procedures, and staffing services in the Critical Care Unit since September 1, 2016.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code
§§ 26227 and 31000; Health and Safety Code § 1451. Health Services Personnel approved this contract to
ensure no conflicts with labor relations. Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCRMC’s
Quality Management, Utilization Management and Contract Monitor Staff meet on a regular basis to ensure
monitoring and performance measures in the Contract are upheld. Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3 CCRMC
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Physician services are exempt from solicitation requirements.
On April 4, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved (1) Cancellation Agreement #76-555-6 with Initha R.
Elangovan, M.D., an individual, effective at the end of business on April 4, 2023; and (2) Contract #76-555-7
with Initha R. Elangovan, M.D., an individual, in an amount not to exceed $1,750,000, for the provision of
pulmonary services at CCRMC and Health Centers, for the period April 5, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
In consideration of Contractor’s services expected to be utilized, the recent increase in clinic rates, the addition
of Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT), and the agreement to continue providing such services, the department
and Contractor have agreed to (1) mutual cancellation of the current Contract in accordance with General
Conditions Paragraph 5 (Termination), of the Contract (Cancellation Agreement #76-555-9) will accomplish
this Cancellation, and (2) establish a new Contract with the correct terms and conditions for the next year.
Under new Contract #76-555-10 Contractor will continue to provide pulmonary services with a new Contract
term of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the new Contract is not approved, certain specialized pulmonary services for CCRMC patients will not be
provided and services may be delayed.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1384 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/25/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Navigation Preparedness Associates, to increase the payment limit by $240,000 to
an amount not to exceed $305,000 for additional consultation and technical services to Contra Costa
Health regarding Contra Costa Health System Response Plan and Medical Health Operational Area
Coordination program manual and annexes with no change in the term ending June 30, 2025. (100%
Hospital Preparedness Program Grant)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Contract Amendment #72-219-2 with Navigating Preparedness Associates, LLC
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the
County Contract Amendment Agreement #72-219-2 with Navigation Preparedness Associates,LLC,a limited
liability company,effective February 1,2025,to amend Contract #72-219-1,to increase the payment limit by
$240,000,from $65,000 to a new payment limit of $305,000,for additional consulting and technical assistance
to Contra Costa Health (CCH)for the CCH System Response Plan and Medical Health Operational Area
Coordination (MHOAC)program manual and annexes with no change in the term of July 1,2024 through June
30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Amendment will result in additional annual expenditures of up to $240,000 and funded 100%
by Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) grant. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
The CCH Public Health Division is required to maintain the CCH System Response Plan and MHOAC
program manual and annexes.Each fiscal year the Public Health Administration for strategic preparedness and
response (ASPR)requirements are provided and the Health Emergency Response Team (HERU)and HPP,
Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP),and Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI)work to complete all
deliverables including updating any new emergency annexes required for the fiscal year.The goal of this
project is to produce comprehensive and cohesive plans that describe the overall health systems response and
MHOAC response and workflows while meeting federal guidelines.The key objective is to align the
comprehensive emergency documentation with the Department of Public Health ASPR requirements.HERU
supports the HPP when disaster strikes,these programs are in place to assist in the face new challenges and
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supports the HPP when disaster strikes,these programs are in place to assist in the face new challenges and
have put strong plans and partnerships in place before disaster strikes to help save lives.County Public Health
Division has been contracting with this Contractor since February 1,2024.The Request for Proposal (RFP)was
sent out in 2023 with Grant Funding provided by ASPR through CDPH to Local Health Jurisdiction (LHJ)
defined as Contra Costa County.Navigation Preparedness Associates,LLC was the lone bidder and was
awarded the initial Contract in February 2024.
In July 2024,the Purchasing Services Manager executed Contract #72-219-1 in an amount not to exceed
$65,000,for the provision of engineering and consulting services required for the MHOAC program manual
including editing and reviewing new additions of annexes and new requirements when updates were released
by ASPR for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Approval of Amendment Agreement #72-219-2 will allow Contractor to provide additional consulting and
technical assistance to CCH in regard to the CCH System Response Plan and MHOAC program manual and
annexes through June 30,2025.This Amendment is retroactive due to a delay in grant funding from ASPR
through CDPH for the Hospital Preparedness Program which was received in February 2025.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Amendment is not approved,Contractor will not be able to continue working on the MHOAC project
which may delay completion, and County may become non-compliant with grant requirements.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1385 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/25/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Interim
Health Services Director, a purchase order with Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment LLC in an
amount not to exceed $18,149, and ACCEPT terms and conditions for the purchase of Aaon rooftop
unit part replacements and backdraft damper for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. (100%
Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
Attachments:1. Quote and Terms & Conditions
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Purchase Order with Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment LLC
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Interim Health
Services Director, a one-time purchase order with Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment LLC in an amount
not to exceed $18,149 and ACCEPT terms and conditions for the purchase of Aaon rooftop unit (RTU) part
replacements and Backdraft Damper for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in a one-time expenditure of up to $18,149 and will be funded by Hospital
Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment Corporation, now Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment LLC
was established in 1906, is a premier supplier of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) equipment
and services, specializing in high-quality mechanical and air distribution solutions for commercial, industrial,
and institutional applications. Aaon RTU parts are replacement components for rooftop HVAC units, including
compressors, fan motors, coils, and control boards, ensuring efficient operation. A backdraft damper is a device
that prevents air from flowing in the wrong direction, maintaining proper ventilation and air pressure. Both
components are essential for the smooth operation and maintenance of HVAC systems in commercial and
industrial settings.
It is essential to have spare parts readily available on-site to ensure preparedness for any unexpected equipment
failure. Given that these parts are for our pharmacy’s hazardous compounding room, it is critical to have them
on hand to avoid delays associated with ordering, as it can take up to a month or longer to receive the necessary
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components. In the past, equipment failure in this area rendered the compounding room unusable, forcing the
hospital to rely on outside facilities for the preparation of chemotherapy drugs. This situation caused significant
delays in patient care, underscoring the importance of having spare parts immediately available to prevent
future disruptions.
Purchases are subjected to Norman S. Wright Equipment LLC’s terms and conditions, which obligate the
County to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the vendor from claims arising out of the equipment provided
by the vendor. The vendor’s terms and conditions permit the vendor to recover attorneys’ fees and costs in the
event of collection efforts. In no event will the vendor’s liability exceed 250% of the amount paid to the vendor,
and the county waives special and consequential damages.
Approval of this request will allow Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment LLC to provide the necessary
Aaon RTU part replacements and backdraft damper components, ensuring the continued optimal performance
and efficiency of the HVAC systems.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, CCRMC will fail to maintain the necessary equipment and spare parts required to
ensure the continuous operation of critical healthcare services. This could lead to potential delays in patient
care, increased reliance on external facilities, and disruptions in key clinical processes, ultimately
compromising patient safety and treatment timeline.
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A Certified Minority Business Enterprise (NMSDC)
Northern California • Nevada • Hawaii • Guam • Affiliates: Utah • Colorado • Wyoming
QUOTATION
TO : Contra Costa Reg. Medical Center DATE: March 21, 2025
ATTN: Ed Lapasa
PROJECT : Aaon RTU Part Replacements and Backdraft Damper
• (2) ASM07424 - AAON Controller VCCX-IP
• (2) ASM02201 - Refrigerant System Module for Digital Compressors
• (1) AAON # V06190 Copeland Scroll Compressor
• (2) R55380 Plug, Molded, Compressor 10GA Black
• (2) AAON VFD 2HP 460V-GA500 YASKAWA
• (2) AAON VFD 3HP 460V-GA500 YASKAWA
• (2) V26350 AAON PBO DIGITAL 24V CNTLR-K ELECTRONICS DPM-24AT-0002
• (1) Greenheck HBR150 Backdraft Damper
o Includes mounting holes
Total Price for equipment as described above (TAX NOT INCLUDED) $ 16,536.00
Price includes freight costs
Does not include unless stated above: Installation, wiring, duct distributors, seismic anchorage, building
control connection, or other that is not explicitly described in submittals.
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This Quotation is Subject to Acceptance Within 30 Days and Subject to
Manufacturer’s Escalation Cost at the Time of Shipment.
EXCLUSIONS & CLARIFICATIONS
A) General Exclusions:
a. Construction phase IAQ
b. Commissioning
c. Seismic bracing / seismic certification for equipment other than mentioned above
d. Anchorage calculations
e. Equipment ID tags
f. Labor warranty
g. All warranties other than manufacturer's warranty
h. Field Testing
i. Special means of transportation for equipment
j. Storage fees for equipment
k. Motor shaft grounding protection for VFD-driven electric motors. Use of VFD-driven electric motors without motor
shaft grounding protection is at Buyer's own risk. Currents may damage VFD-driven motors and cause failure
without motor shaft grounding protection. The equipment manufacturer, VFD manufacturer, NSW and motor
manufacturer disclaim any and all liability arising out of purchaser's failure to utilize motor shaft grounding protection.
Pricing for motor shaft grounding is available upon request.
l. Compliance with IEEE Standard 519 cannot be guaranteed until a site specific Harmonic Distortion Calculation is
performed. Electrical contractor to provide transformer size at PCC and single line power distribution diagram.
m. Owner’s Travel and Training Session unless explicitly scoped herein.
SINCERELY,
NORMAN S. WRIGHT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT LLC
SHANE HARDESTY
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1386 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/25/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to purchase on behalf of the Interim
Health Services Director, up to 199 Chevron gas vouchers including applicable shipping charges
totaling an amount not to exceed $10,000 for low-income clients living with HIV/STI and served by the
HIV/STI program for the period May 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (100% Medi-Cal Waiver
Program)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Transportation Vouchers for Low-Income Residents Living with HIV or AIDS
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to purchase on behalf of the Interim Health
Services Director, up to 199 Chevron gas cards each with a $50 value, totaling $9,950 plus up to $50 in
applicable shipping charges for a total amount not to exceed $10,000 for low-income clients living with
HIV/STI and served by the HIV/STI program for the period of May 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This $10,000 expenditure will be funded entirely by the Medi-Cal Waiver Program (MCWP) revenues. There is
no impact to the County General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The HIV/STI Program within Contra Costa Public Health administers the Ryan White (RW) and Medi-Cal
Waiver Program (MCWP) fee-for-service. These services are intended for low-income clients living with HIV
or AIDS and actively enrolled in Medical Case Management. Providing medical transportation support lowers
barriers to healthcare access and promotes better health outcomes for clients. All vouchers are distributed based
on need and eligibility as outlined by RW & MCWP.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, low-income HIV/STI Program clients may be unable to travel to vital medical
appointments and support services.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1387 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/25/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Kabafusion, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to provide durable medical equipment
and related services including home infusion services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and
County recipients for the period May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan
Enterprise Fund II)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Contract #77-742 with Kabafusion, LLC
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Contract #77-742 with Kabafusion, LLC, a limited liability company, in an amount not to exceed
$500,000, to provide Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and related services including home infusion services
for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members and County recipients for the period May 1, 2025 through April
30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $500,000 over a two-year
period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues.
BACKGROUND:
CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized DME and related health care services including home
infusion services to CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership
Contracts with the County. This contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:
California Government Code §§ 26227 and 31000; Health and Safety Code § 1451. DME services are
mandated by State and Federal regulations and related equipment is medically necessary to preserve bodily
functions essential to activities of daily living or to prevent significant physical disability. Home infusion
involves the intravenous or subcutaneous administration of drugs or biologicals to an individual at home.
Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations. This new
Contractor will join the CCHP Provider Network to provide DME and related services and fostering a deep
understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives starting May 1, 2025.
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The nature of the DME services needed is complex and requires seamless coordination, integration and
collaboration with existing programs and systems. Contractor will cooperate with and participate in CCHP’s
Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care,
services and member experience. Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement
data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs. These
contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements
by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division.
Under new Contract #77-742, Contractor will provide DME and home infusion services to CCHP members and
County recipients through April 30, 2027.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Contract is not approved, certain specialized DME services for CCHP members under the terms of their
Individual and Group Health Plan membership Contract with the County will not be provided and supplies
needed for patients daily living may be delayed.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1388 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/27/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Bach-Kim Nguyen, O.D. (dba Walnut Creek Optometry Group), in an amount not to exceed
$600,000 to provide optometry services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients
for the period April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund
II)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Contract #27-631-10 with Bach-Kim Nguyen, OD (dba Walnut Creek Optometry Group)
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the
County Contract #27-631-10 with Bach-Kim Nguyen,O.D.(dba Walnut Creek Optometry Group),a sole
proprietor,in an amount not to exceed $600,000,to provide optometry services to Contra Costa Health Plan
(CCHP) members and County recipients for the period April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $600,000 over a 3-year period
and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues.
BACKGROUND:
CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized optometric health care services for its members under
the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County.This Contractor has
been a member in the CCHP Provider Network providing optometry services and fostering a deep
understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objective since April 1, 2006.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities California Government Code
§§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to
ensure there is no conflict with labor relations.Contractor cooperates and participates in CCHP’s Quality
Improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and Member experience.Cooperation
includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization’s
clinical and service measure Quality Improvement programs.These contracted services were determined to be
exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements by the Public Works Department’s
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On May 3,2022,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #27-631-9 with Bach-Kim Nguyen,O.D.(dba
Walnut Creek Optometry Group)in an amount not to exceed $225,000,for the provision of optometry services
to CCHP members for the period April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2025.
Approval of Contract #27-631-10 will allow the Contractor to continue providing optometry services to CCHP
members through March 31, 2028.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Contract is not approved, certain specialized optometric health care services for CCHP members under
the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contract with the County will not be provided
by this Contractor.
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File #: Version:125-1389 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/27/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Mauricio Kuri, MD, PC, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to provide plastic and
reconstructive surgery services to Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the
period April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Contract #77-016-4 with Mauricio Kuri, MD, PC
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the
County Contract #77-016-4 with Mauricio Kuri,MD,PC,a professional corporation,in an amount not to
exceed $300,000,to provide plastic and reconstructive surgery services to Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)
members and County recipients, for the period April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $300,000 over a three-year
period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues.
BACKGROUND:
CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized plastic and reconstructive surgery health care services
for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the
County.This Contractor has been a member in the CCHP Provider Network providing plastic and
reconstructive surgery services fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission,values,and
long-term objective since April 1, 2016.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code
§§26227 and 31000;and Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to
ensure there is no conflict with labor relations.Contractor cooperates with and participates in CCHP’s Quality
Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and
services and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement
data and participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.Per
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Administrative Bulletin 600.3 CCHP Physician services are exempt from solicitation requirements.
On March 1,2022,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-016-3 with Mauricio Kuri,MD,PC,in an
amount not to exceed $300,000,for the provision of plastic and reconstructive surgery services for CCHP
members and County recipients for the period April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2025.
Approval of Contract #77-016-4 will allow the Contractor to continue providing plastic and reconstructive
surgery services through March 31, 2028.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Contract is not approved,certain specialized plastic and reconstructive surgery health care services for
CCHP members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contract with the
County will not be provided.
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File #: Version:125-1390 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/27/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with La Cheim School, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $900,000 to an amount not
to exceed $4,272,865 for additional Medi-Cal specialty mental health services for seriously
emotionally disturbed youth who are wards of the County or are in danger of being placed away from
their families with no change in the term ending June 30, 2025. (100% Federal Medi-Cal)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Amendment Agreement #24-133-85 with La Cheim School, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the
County Contract Amendment Agreement #24-133-85 with La Cheim School,Inc.,a non-profit corporation,
effective March 1,2025,to amend Contract #24-133-83,to increase the payment limit by $900,000,from
$3,372,865 to a new payment limit of $4,272,865 for additional Medi-Cal specialty mental health services
including Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS)and short-term residential treatment program (STRP),for
Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED)youth who are wards of the County or are in danger of being placed
away from their families with no change in the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Amendment will result in additional annual budgeted expenditures of up to $900,000 and will
be funded as budgeted by the department for FY 2024-25, 100% by Federal Medi-Cal revenues.
BACKGROUND:
This Contract meets the social needs of County’s population by providing Medi-Cal specialty mental health
services including TBS services,short-term residential treatment program (STRP),and school-based intensive
therapeutic mental health services to all special education students attending County’s nonpublic school (NPS),
for children and adolescents across the County.Youth eligible for services are between the ages of 3 and 21,
presenting with severe maladaptive behavior issues,mental health disorders,and are in danger of being placed
away from their families,outside of their homes.Youth are often close to becoming part of the County’s foster
care system or being placed in the county’s juvenile hall.Eligible individuals are determined by the Federal
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),wards or dependents of the Contra Costa County Juvenile
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Court and or are County-referred. This Contractor has been providing these services since 1979.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:Welfare and Institutions Code,
§5600 et seq.(The Bronzan McCorquodale Act);California Code of Regulations (“CCR”),Title 9,§523 et
seq.(Community Mental Health Services)and California Government Code §§26227 and 31000.This
Contract was approved by Health Services Personnel to ensure there is no conflict with labor relations.The
Behavioral Health’s Quality Management,Utilization Management and Contract Monitor Staff meet on a
regular basis to ensure monitoring and performance measures in the Contract are upheld.Per Administrative
Bulletin 600.3 the Department has posted a continuous Request for Qualifications and maintains a current
qualified list of vendors at all times.
On July 23,2023,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #24-133-83 with La Cheim School,Inc.,in an
amount not to exceed $3,372,865 for the provision of Medi-Cal specialty mental health services for SED youth
in Contra Costa County, for the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Due to an increased need for additional health services such as specialty mental health services,the Division is
requesting this contract payment limit and provisions be revised to ensure proper compensation for utilization
from Medi-Cal members and County recipients.
Approval Contract Amendment Agreement #24-133-85 will allow the Contractor to provide additional Medi-
Cal specialty mental health services for SED youth through June 30, 2025.
This Contract delay was due to extended negotiations between the Division and Contractor.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Amendment is not approved,there will be fewer treatment options for wards of Contra Costa County and
mental health services available and SED youth may be in more danger of severe maladaptive behavior issues
and mental health disorders and placed away from their families.
CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This Early and Periodic Screening,Diagnostic,and Treatment (EPSDT)program supports the following Board
of Supervisors’community outcomes:“Children Ready for and Succeeding in School”;“Children and Youth
Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood”;“Families that are Safe,Stable,and Nurturing”;and
“Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families”.Expected program
outcomes include an increase in positive social and emotional development as measured by the Child and
Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS).
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1391 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/27/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Zoll Services LLC, in an amount not to exceed $900,000 to provide durable medical equipment
services including wearable cardioverter defibrillators for Contra Costa Health Plan members and
County recipients for the period April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028. (100% Contra Costa Health
Plan Enterprise Fund II)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Contract 77-563-1 with Zoll Services LLC
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee to execute,on behalf of the
County Contract #77-563-1 with Zoll Services LLC,a limited liability company,in an amount not to exceed
$900,000,to provide Durable Medical Equipment (DME)services including wearable cardioverter
defibrillators for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)members and County recipients for the period April 1,2025
through March 31, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $900,000 over a three-year
period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues.
BACKGROUND:
CCHP has an obligation to provide certain DME services including but not limited to wearable cardioverter
defibrillators for its members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts
with the County.This Contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing these services and
fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organizations mission,values,and long-term objectives since April
2023.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code
§§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.DME services are mandated by State and Federal
regulations and related equipment is medically necessary to preserve bodily functions essential to activities of
daily living or to prevent significant physical disability.
The nature of the DME services needed is complex and requires seamless coordination,integration andCONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 7/15/2025Page 1 of 2
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The nature of the DME services needed is complex and requires seamless coordination,integration and
collaboration with existing programs and systems.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure
no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor currently cooperates and participates in CCHP’s Quality
Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care,services
and member experience.Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and
participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs.These
contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements
by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division.
In October 2023,the County Administrator approved and the Purchasing Services Manager executed Contract
#77-563 with Zoll Services LLC,in an amount not to exceed $200,000,for the provision of DME services for
CCHP members and County recipients for the period April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2025.
Approval of Contract #77-563-1 will allow the Contractor to continue providing DME services for CCHP
members and County recipients through March 31, 2028.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Contract is not approved,certain DME services for CCHP members under the terms of their Individual
and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and may cause a delay in
services to CCHP members.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1392 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/28/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with AMN Healthcare Locum Tenens, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $1,500,000 to
an amount not to exceed $9,500,000 to provide additional temporary specialty physician staffing
services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers with no change to the term
ending October 31, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Amendment Agreement #26-294-49 with AMN Healthcare Locum Tenens, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Contract Amendment Agreement #26-294-49 with AMN Healthcare Locum Tenens, Inc., a corporation,
effective April 1, 2025, to amend Contract #26-294-48, to increase the payment limit by $1,500,000, from
$8,000,000 to a new payment limit of $9,500,000 to provide additional temporary specialty physician staffing
services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Contra Costa Health Centers with no change
in the original term of November 8, 2023 through October 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Amendment will result in additional annual expenditures of up to $1,500,000 and will be
funded as budgeted 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers have an obligation to provide medical staffing services to patients.
Therefore, the County contracts with temporary help firms to ensure patient care is provided during peak loads,
temporary absences, vacations and emergency situations where additional staffing is required. The County has
been using the Contractor’s temporary staffing services since January 2006 formally doing business as Staff
Care, Inc. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California
Government Code §§ 26227 and 31000. CCRMC’s Quality Management, Utilization Management and
Contract Monitor Staff meet on a regular basis to ensure monitoring and performance measures in the contract
are upheld. Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3 Physician services are exempt from solicitation requirements.
On November 7, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved (1) Cancellation Agreement #26-294-47 with Staff
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Care, Inc., a corporation, effective on the close of business on November 7, 2023; and (2) Contract #26-294-48
with AMN Healthcare Locum Tenens, Inc. (formerly known as Staff Care, Inc.), a corporation, in an amount
not to exceed $8,000,000, for the provision of temporary specialty physician staffing services to CCRMC and
Contra Costa Health Centers, for the period from November 8, 2023 through October 31, 2025.
Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #26-294-49 will allow the Contractor to provide additional
temporary specialty physicians at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers through October 31, 2025. This
increase in funding is due to a higher service volume than previously estimated. This Amendment includes
services provided by represented classifications and the County has met its obligations with the respective labor
partner(s).
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Amendment is not approved, CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers will not have access to
Contractor’s temporary specialty physician staffing services.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1393 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/28/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Interim
Health Services Director, a purchase order amendment with Hologic Sales and Service, LLC to
extend the term through January 16, 2026, with no change to the payment limit of $1,000,000, and
execute Amendment No. 5 to the Master Terms and Conditions Agreement to reduce the unit price of
the Hepatitis B Virus quantitative detection assay. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
Attachments:1. Amendment No 5
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Amendment to Purchase Order with Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Interim Health
Services Director, an amendment to purchase order #29236 with Hologic Sales and Service, LLC to extend the
term through January 16, 2026, with no change to the original payment limit of $1,000,000, and execute
Amendment No. 5 to the Master Terms and Conditions Agreement to reduce the unit price of the Hepatitis B
Virus (HBV) quantitative detection assay.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $1,000,000 through January 16, 2026, and is funded
by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC has provided testing reagents for the Hologic Panther instruments at the Contra
Costa County Public Health Laboratory since 2015. The Contra Costa Public Health Laboratory uses Hologic
reagent and supplies to perform infectious disease diagnostic testing. Reagents and supplies are used for
detection of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomonas, Herpes Simplex Virus, and quantification of HBV, HCV and
HIV viral loads in patient specimens.
On October 24, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved agenda item C.29 to execute purchase order (#29236)
with Hologic Sales and Service, LLC and related agreement amendment for the purchase of testing reagents,
kits and related laboratory testing supplies for the period form October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
The agreement amendment effective September 5, 2023 automatically renews on an annual basis unless either
party provides written notice of its intent not to renew.
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On September 24, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved agenda item C. 67 to execute an amendment to
purchase order #29236 with Hologic Sales and Service, LLC to extend the term through September 30, 2025
with no change to the original payment limit of $1,000,000 for the purchase of laboratory testing supplies,
reagents and kits.
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC is the sole provider of reagents for the Hologic Panther instruments. On
January 31, 2025 the Purchasing Services Division of the Public Works Department approved the continued use
of Hologic Sales and Service, LLC through January 16, 2026.
Approval of this action will allow the county to purchase HBV reagents from Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
at a reduced rate.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Public Health Laboratory will continue using the current Hologic Panther and
reagents, and Hepatitis B Virus reagents will be purchased at $45 per test instead of the reduced amount of $35
per test.
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Amendment No. 5
Customer Name "CUSTOMER" Customer Numbe Purchase Order Numbe
CONTRA COSTA PUBLIC HEALTH
LABORATORY 450450
Contact Name Contact Phone Numbe Contact Email
Stephanie Trammell 925-370-5775 stephanie.trammell cchealth.or
Bill To Address Ship To Address Holo ic Representative
2500 ALHAMBRA AVE
RM 209
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
2500 ALHAMBRA AVE
RM 209
MARTINEZ, California 94553
Niki Richie
916-202-2626
niki.richie holo ic.com
This amendment (“Amendment”) to that certain Equipment Usage Attachment dated January 16, 2020, as amended from
time to time (“Agreement”) between Hologic Sales and Service, LLC (“Hologic”), and Contra Costa County on behalf of its
Health Services Department Public Health Laboratory ("Customer”) is by and between Hologic and Customer and is
effective on the execution date by Hologic (“Amendment Date”). Hologic and Customer are collectively referred to herein
as the “Parties.”
WHEREAS, the Parties are desirous of amending the Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreements, mutual representations and covenants contained herein and for
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby
agree as follows:
1.As of the Amendment Date, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the Customer will transition from Cost Per
Reportable pricing for Aptima HBV Assay to cost per kit pricing. The Agreement shall be amended to add the following
products:
Aptima HBV Quant Assay
•Commitment Period: Annually
•Number of Committed Tests: 1,000
•Price Per Test: $35.00
Product Number Description
Quantity of
Tests per
Kit/Box
Price per
Kit/Box
PRD-03868 HBV VIRAL LOAD ASSAY, PTIMA, 100-TEST, US IVD 100 $3,500.00
Non-Committed
Product Number Description Price per
Kit/Box
PRD-04476 INTERNAL CONTROL -X, FUSION, CE-IVD $0.00
PRD-04477 FCR-X/FER-X, FUSION, 960-TEST, CE-IVD $0.00
PRD-06783 PTIMA WHOLE BLOOD DILUENT, IVD $0.00
PRD-06232 EXTRACTION REAGENTS - B, FUSION, IVD $0.00
PRD-06234 INTERNAL CONTROL -B, FUSION, IVD $0.00
PRD-07788 RESPDIRECT KIT, US $200.00
PRD-04940 M GEN CONTROLS, APTIM $0.00
2.The Parties expressly agree that there are no other understandings, writings or discussions related to the subject matter
hereof other than the Agreement and this Amendment. Except as expressly modified by this Amendment, the Agreement
shall continue in full force and effect in accordance with its terms as stated therein, but, to the extent of such modification,
the provisions of this Amendment shall supersede those of the Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to the Agreement to be executed by their fully
authorized representative.
Accepted and a reed to:
Customer
b its authorized representative
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The offer contained in this Agreement is null and void if this Agreement is not executed by Customer (and
returned to Hologic) on or before May 31, 2025 (“Offer Expiration Date”), or accepted by Hologic as indicated by
Hologic’s signature above.
PLEASE EMAIL COMPLETED AND SIGNED AGREEMENT TO
DiagContractData@hologic.com
* Hologic's signature is contingent upon Customer signing this Agreement and returning to Hologic by 05/31/2025.
03/31/2025Douglas Donovan VP, US Sales, Diagnostic Solutions
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1394 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/28/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to accept on behalf of
the County a grant award from the California Department of Public Health, to pay County for each
health assessment and for administrative costs for patients in the Refugee Health Assessment
Program for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. (No County match)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Grant Award #28-767-10 from the California Department of Public Health, Refugee Health
Assessment Program
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director or designee, to accept on behalf of the
County Grant Award #28-767-10 (Grantor #22-07-90899-00) from the California Department of Public Health,
to pay County for providing health services for the Refugee Health Assessment Program (RHAP), for the
period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Acceptance of this Award will result in a reimbursement to the County of $64.14 per Medi-Cal Non-Billable
health assessment and $265,596 for administrative costs. No County match required.
BACKGROUND:
The RHAP allows for the provision of health assessment services to refugees, asylees, entrants from Haiti and
Cuba, Special visa immigrants, certified victims of human trafficking and other eligible entrants as required in
the California Refugee Health Assessment form (CDPH 8418A). Based on the assessment, communicable
diseases are treated on the new arrivals as well as other Contra Costa residents who are not protected from
disease. In addition, this program provides highly trained and culturally appropriate medical interpreters for the
County’s Afghan, Russian, Vietnamese, Lao and Mien clinics (13 per week). The RHAP advocates for people
with limited-English skills to achieve access and care within the Contra Costa Health Services Department.
The County has been participating in this program since October 2010.
On October 18, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved Grant Award #28-767-9 from the California
Department of Public Health, Refugee Health Assessment Program to provide health services for the RHAP
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program for the period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
The Health Service Department recently received a notice of award from the California Department of Public
Health, granting Health Services Department funding. Acceptance of Grant Award #28-767-10 will allow the
County to provide RHAP services through September 30, 2025. This Award was submitted late by the Division
due to ongoing negotiatings of the budget and spending categories as a result of recent changes with the state’s
annual funding limits.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Award is not accepted, people with limited-English skills in the RHAP program will not achieve access
and care within the Contra Costa Health Services Department.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1395 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/28/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to submit an
application to the State of California, Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency for the
Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program, to pay County an amount not to exceed
$6,708,895 to provide supportive housing services for homeless individuals and families in Contra
Costa County for the term ending June 30, 2029. (No County match)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Submission of Grant Application #28-963-6 to the State of California, Business, Consumer
Services and Housing Agency for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to submit an application on
behalf of the County to the State of California, Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH) for
its California Interagency Council on Homelessness (CAL ICH), to pay the County an amount not to exceed
$6,708,895 to support the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Program, which provides
supportive housing services for homeless individuals and families in Contra Costa County for the term ending
June 30, 2029.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Submission of this Application may result in an amount not to exceed $6,708,895 in funding from State of
California, BCSH. (No County match is required)
BACKGROUND:
On July 31, 2019, Governor Newsom signed into law the HHAP program (Assembly Bill 101, Chapter 159,
Statutes of 2019). The HHAP program is a block grant program designed to provide jurisdictions with one-time
grant funds to support regional coordination and expand or develop local capacity to address their immediate
homelessness challenges informed by a best-practices framework focused on moving homeless individuals and
families into permanent housing and supporting the efforts of those individuals and families to maintain their
permanent housing.
On March 11, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved Grant Agreement #28-963-5 with the State of
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California, BCSH to pay County HHAP Round 5 funding in an amount not to exceed $6,683,382 to provide
housing support to homeless individuals and families in Contra Costa County through June 30, 2029.
HHAP Round 6 funding was established for the purpose of organizing and deploying the full array of
homelessness programs and resources comprehensively and effectively, and to sustain existing federal, state,
and local investments towards long-term sustainability of housing and supportive services.
Approval to submit Application #28-963-6 will allow County to receive HHAP Round 6 funding to continue
providing housing support to homeless individuals and families in Contra Costa County through June 30, 2029.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Application is not approved, the County will not receive HHAP funding to support homeless individuals
and families.
CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This program supports the following Board of Supervisors’ community outcomes: “Families that are Safe,
Stable, and Nurturing”; and “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and
Families”. Expected program outcomes include an increase in positive social and emotional development as
measured by the Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS).
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File #: Version:125-1396 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/31/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with GE Precision Healthcare, LLC, to increase the payment limit by $346,147 to an
amount not to exceed $4,573,480 to provide additional maintenance and repair services for medical
imaging equipment and systems at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers with
no change in the term ending January 31, 2030. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Amendment Agreement #76-681-8 with GE Precision Healthcare, LLC
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Contract Amendment Agreement #76-681-8 with GE Precision Healthcare, LLC, a limited liability
company, effective January 29, 2025, to amend Contract #76-681-7, to increase the payment limit by $346,147,
from $4,227,333 to a new payment limit of $4,573,480 for additional maintenance and repair services for
medical imaging equipment and systems at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Contra Costa
Health Centers with no change in the term of January 29, 2025 through January 31, 2030.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Amendment will result in additional expenditures of up to $346,147 and will be funded 100%
by Hospital Enterprise Fund I. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
CCRMC has been contracting with GE Precision Healthcare, LLC, since January 2020 to provide maintenance
and repair services to various medical imaging equipment and systems located at CCRMC, West County Health
Center, Pittsburg Health Center and Antioch Health Center. Medical imaging equipment/systems are technology
driven and it's important to have them serviced by service engineers who are specialized and meet high
standards for servicing these units. Contractor’s service engineers are highly qualified and trained on the
imaging equipment/systems manufactured by General Electric Healthcare. Ninety (90) percent of the imaging
equipment/systems are manufactured by General Electric Healthcare. Contractor has a large workforce which
enable them to provide timely and efficient service support.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code
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§§ 26227 and 31000. CCRMC’s Quality Management, Utilization Management and Contract Moni-tor Staff
meet on a regular basis to ensure monitoring and performance measures in the Contract are upheld. Health
Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations. This Contractor was
approved by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Agent on October 15, 2024.
On January 1, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #76-681-7 with GE Precision Healthcare,
LLC in an amount not to exceed $4,227,333 for the provision of maintenance and repair services to various
medical imaging equipment and systems located at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers for the period
January 29, 2025 through January 31, 2030.
Approval of Amendment Agreement #76-781-8 will allow the Contractor to provide additional maintenance
and repair services for medical equipment and systems through January 31, 2030. This Amendment is
retroactive due to Contractor’s coding error which inadvertently left off mammography equipment coverage
which was not discovered until CCRMC staff initiated a maintenance service call on March 3, 2025.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Amendment is not approved, County will not receive maintenance and repair services of mammography
medical equipment and patients will have a longer wait time to receive mammography services.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1397 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/31/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with United Language Group, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $350,000 to an
amount not to exceed $1,055,000 for additional translation services of written documents for County’s
Health Services Department with no change in the term ending November 30, 2025. (100% Hospital
Enterprise Fund I)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Contract Amendment #23-668-2 with United Language Group, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the
County Contract Amendment #23-668-2 with United Language Group,Inc.,a corporation,effective September
18,2024,to amend Contract #23-668-1,to increase the payment limit by $350,000,from $705,000 to a new
payment limit of $1,055,000 for additional translation services of written documents for County’s Health
Services Department (HSD) with no change in the term ending November 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Amendment will result in additional contractual service expenditures of up to $350,000 and
will be funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
This Contract meets the social needs of County’s population by providing translation services of written
documentation for County’s HSD including but not limited to Contra Costa Health Plan notifications,
description of benefits,patient information and medical records.HSD is mandated to provide written
documents in threshold languages for County’s patients.Contractor has been providing these services since
December 1, 2019.
This Contract was entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government
Code §§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.The HSD Quality Management,Utilization
Management and Contract Monitor Staff meet on a regular basis to ensure monitoring and performance This
Contract was approved by Health Services Personnel to ensure there is no conflict with labor relations.
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On November 20,2022,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #23-668-1 with United language Group,
Inc.,in an amount not to exceed $705,000 to translate written documents for County’s HSD for the period
December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2025.
Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #23-668-2 will allow the Contractor to provide additional
translation services of written documents for County’s HSD through November 30,2025.This Amendment is
retroactive due to an unanticipated increase in the need for translation services and the late receipt of invoices
by the Contractor.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Amendment is not approved,patients requiring written translation services will not have access to
Contractor’s services.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1398 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/31/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Jamal J. Zaka, M.D., to include pulmonary function testing for pulmonary services at
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers with no change in the payment limit of
$1,230,000 or term ending March 31, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I).
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Amendment #76-579-9 with Jamal J. Zaka, M.D.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the
County Contract Amendment Agreement #76-579-9 with Jamal J.Zaka,M.D.,an individual,effective April 1,
2025,to amend Contract #76-579-8,to include pulmonary function testing for pulmonology services at Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC)and Contra Costa Health Centers with no change in the original
payment limit of $1,230,000 and no change in the original term of April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Amendment will not impact the original budgeted expenditures of up to $1,230,000 funded
100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
Due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community,CCRMC and Contra Costa
Health Centers relies on contractors to provide necessary specialty health services to its patients.Contractor
will provide pulmonology services including,but not limited to:clinic coverage,performing sleep studies,
bronchoscopies,consultation and on-call coverage for the Critical Care Unit.CCRMC has been contracting
with Dr. Zaka for pulmonary patient care services since April 1, 2017.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code
§§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this contract to
ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3,CCRMC Physician services are
exempt from Solicitation requirements.CCRMC’s Quality Management,Utilization Management and Contract
Monitor Staff meet on a regular basis to ensure monitoring and performance measures in the Contract are
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upheld.
On April 22,2024,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #76-579-8 with Jamal J.Zaka,M.D.,in an
amount not to exceed $1,230,000,for the provision of pulmonology services at CCRMC and Contra Costa
Health Centers, for the period April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027.
Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #76-579-9 will allow the Contractor to provide additional
pulmonology services through March 31, 2027.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Amendment is not approved,Contractor will not be able to provide additional pulmonary services
needed for patient care and will create increased wait times due to the limited number of specialty providers
available within the community.
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File #: Version:125-1399 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/31/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Frederick J. Nachtwey, M.D., to include pulmonary function testing for pulmonary
services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers with no change in the payment
limit of $600,000 or term ending October 31, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Amendment #26-768-12 with Frederick J. Nachtwey, M.D.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the
County Contract Amendment Agreement #26-768-12 with Frederick J.Nachtwey,M.D.,an individual,
effective April 1,2025,to amend Contract #26-768-11,to include pulmonary function testing for pulmonology
services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC)and Contra Costa Health Centers with no change
in the original payment limit of $600,000 and no change in the original term of November 1,2024 through
October 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Amendment will not impact the original budgeted expenditures of up to $600,000 funded
100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
Due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community,CCRMC and Contra Costa
Health Centers relies on contractors to provide necessary specialty health services to its patients.Contractor
will provide pulmonology services including,but not limited to:clinic coverage,performing sleep studies,
bronchoscopies,consultation and on-call coverage for the Critical Care Unit.CCRMC has been contracting
with Dr. Nachtwey for pulmonary patient care services since July 2014.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code
§§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this contract to
ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3,CCRMC Physician services are
exempt from Solicitation requirements.CCRMC’s Quality Management,Utilization Management and Contract
Monitor Staff meet on a regular basis to ensure monitoring and performance measures in the Contract are
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Monitor Staff meet on a regular basis to ensure monitoring and performance measures in the Contract are
upheld.
On November 12,2024,the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #26-768-11 with Frederick J.Nachtwey
M.D.,in an amount not to exceed $600,000,for the provision of pulmonary services at CCRMC and Contra
Costa Health Centers, for the period November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027.
Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #26-768-12 will allow the Contractor to provide additional
pulmonology services through October 31, 2027.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Amendment is not approved,Contractor will not be able to provide additional pulmonary services
needed for patient care and will create increased wait times due to the limited number of specialty providers
available within the community.
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File #: Version:125-1400 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/1/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with David S. Gee, M.D., in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to provide medical consultation
services and technical assistance to the Contra Costa Health Plan Medical Management team with
regard to Contra Costa Health Plan’s policies and procedures used by Utilization Management for the
period March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund
II)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Contract #77-005-13 with David S. Gee, M.D.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Contract #77-005-13 with David S. Gee, M.D., sole proprietor, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to
provide consultation and technical assistance to the Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) Medical Management
team with regard to policies and procedures used by Utilization Management for the period from March 1, 2025
through February 28, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract will result in annual expenditures of up to $250,000 and will be funded as budgeted
by the department, 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues.
BACKGROUND:
CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized medical health care services for its members under the
terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership Contracts with the County. This Contractor has
been providing medical consultation services including guidance and leadership to the CCHP Medical
Management Team, with regard to CCHP’s best practices, policies and procedures used by Utilization
Management staff since December 1, 2015. Medical Consulting is essential to ensure that CCHP is meeting and
following the Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan from the State of California Department of Managed Health Care
(DMHC) and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). This Contract is entered into under and subject to
the following legal authorities: California Government Code §§ 26227 and 31000; Health and Safety Code §
1451; and 42 CFR 432.10(a) Standards of Personnel Administration. Health Services Personnel approved this
contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations. The nature of the consulting and technical services needed
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is complex and requires seamless coordination, integration and collaboration with existing programs and
systems. This Contractor was approved by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division on March 18,
2025.
On October 17, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #77-005-10 with David S. Gee, M.D., in the
amount of $250,000, to provide consultation and technical assistance to the CCHP Medical Management team
including providing guidance and leadership in maintaining the best practices for Utilization Management, for
the period from December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024.
On November 12, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved Extension Agreement #77-005-12 with David S.
Gee, M.D., to extend the termination date from November 30, 2024 to February 28, 2025, to continue providing
consultation and technical assistance to the CCHP Medical Management team, with regard to policies and
procedures used by Utilization Management, with no change in the payment limit of $250,000.
Approval of Contract #77-005-13, will allow the Contractor to continue providing consultation and technical
assistance to the CCHP Medical Management team through February 28, 2026. This Contract was delayed due
to extended solicitation and insurance negotiations.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Contract is not approved, the CCHP Medical Management Team will not receive the benefits of
compliance consultation from the Contractor and state mandated requirements will not be met.
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File #: Version:125-1401 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/1/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Bass Medical Group, in an amount not to exceed $600,000 to provide oncology services at
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period April 1, 2025 through March
31, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Contract #76-912 with Bass Medical Group
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of
County Contract #76-912 with Bass Medical Group, a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $600,000, to
provide oncology services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Contra Costa Health
Centers, for the period April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $600,000 over a two-year
period and will be funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community, CCRMC and Contra Costa
Health Centers relies on contracts to provide necessary specialty health services to its patients. This Contract is
entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code §§ 26227 and
31000; Health and Safety Code § 1451. Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts
with labor relations. CCRMC’s Quality Management, Utilization Management and Contract Monitor Staff meet
on a regular basis to ensure monitoring and performance measures in the Contract are upheld. Per
Administrative Bulletin 600.3, CCRMC Physician services are exempt from Solicitation requirements.
Approval of new Contract #76-912 will allow the Contractor to provide oncology services at CCRMC and
Contra Costa Health Centers through March 31, 2027. This Contract contains a mutual indemnification
provision that requires the parties to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party for claims arising
from negligent or intentional acts of the indemnifying party.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Contract is not approved, the necessary specialty oncology services needed for patient care will not be
available or will create increased wait times due to the limited number of specialty providers available within
the community.
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File #: Version:125-1402 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/1/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Aliados Health, in an amount not to exceed $750,000 to provide basic primary care medical
services for low income, uninsured individuals in Contra Costa County who are ineligible for Medi-Cal,
Covered California, or any other health insurance coverage for the period December 1, 2024 through
November 30, 2025. (100% Measure X)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Contract #23-877 with Aliados Health
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Contract #23-877 with Aliados Health, a non-profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $750,000,
to provide basic primary care medical services for low income, uninsured individuals over age nineteen (19)
residing in Contra Costa County, who are ineligible for Medi-Cal, Covered California, or any other health
insurance coverage for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract will result in annual budgeted expenditures of up to $750,000 and will be funded
100% by Measure X funds.
BACKGROUND:
Aliados Health estimates 2,000 residents in this category already receive care at one the nine community clinics
operated by three community-based, community-governed non-profit health centers that are members of
Aliados Health: Brighter Beginnings, La Clinica de La Raza, and LifeLong Medical Care. For decades, these
health centers have provided essential primary care to low-income, uninsured residents with and without
citizenship or legal permanent residency. As federally qualified health centers, they meet the same federal
quality standards as the County's medical system. This contract will financially support care for residents
choosing to utilize the community health centers.
This Contract was entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government
Code §§ 26227 and 31000. Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor
relations. Division Contract monitoring staff meet on a regular basis to ensure monitoring of performance
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measures set forth in the contract are upheld.
On November 12, 2024, the Board of Supervisors allocated $750,000 to Aliados Health and directed Contra
Costa Health to administer the Contract for Aliados Health’s Community Health Centers to provide basic
primary care services for uninsured persons who do not qualify for health insurance.
Approval of new Contract #23-877 will allow Contractor to provide basic primary care services for low
income, uninsured individuals through November 30, 2025. This Contract is retroactive due to prolonged
negotiations between the County and Contractor with regard to payment structure and reporting requirements.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Contract is not approved, low income, and uninsured adults will not have access to Contractor’s basic
primary care services in Contra Costa County.
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File #: Version:125-1403 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/2/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with The Regents of the University of California, on behalf of the University of California San
Francisco, School of Medicine, to provide supervised field instruction in the County’s Public Health
Division for physical therapy students for the period April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2030. (No fiscal
impact)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Unpaid Student Training Agreement #72-074-1 with The Regents of the University of
California, on behalf of the University of California San Francisco, School of Medicine
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
County Unpaid Student Training Agreement #72-074-1 with The Regents of the University of California, on
behalf of the University of California San Francisco, School of Medicine, an educational institution, to provide
supervised field instruction in County’s Public Health Division for physical therapy students, for the period
from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2030.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. This is a non-financial agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide The Regents of the University of California, on behalf of the
University of California San Francisco, School of Medicine, physical therapy students with the opportunity to
integrate academic knowledge with applied skills at progressively higher levels of performance and
responsibility. Supervised fieldwork experience for students is considered to be an integral part of both
educational and professional preparation. The Health Services Department can provide the requisite field
education, while at the same time, benefitting from the students’ services to patients.
Approval of new Unpaid Student Training Agreement #72-074-1 will allow Contractor to provide supervised
fieldwork instruction experience with Health Services, for the period from April 1, 2025 through March 31,
2030. This Agreement contains a mutual indemnification provision that requires the parties to indemnify,
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defend, and hold harmless the other party for claims arising from negligent or intentional acts of the
indemnifying party.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Agreement is not approved, the students will not receive supervised fieldwork instruction experience in
County’s Public Health Division.
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File #: Version:125-1404 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/2/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, in an amount not to exceed $244,861 to provide food
boxes and medical nutrition therapy services to low-income residents living with Human
Immunodeficiency Virus for the period March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026. (56% Ryan White
HIV Extension Act of 2009; 44% County General Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Contract #22-939-47 with Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the
County Contract #22-939-47 with Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano,a non-profit corporation,in an
amount not to exceed $244,861,to provide food boxes and medical nutrition therapy (MNT)services to eligible
low-income County resident living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)for the period March 1,2025
through February 28, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract will result in annual expenditures of up to $244,861 and will be funded 56%by Ryan
White HIV Extension Act of 2009 and 44% County General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa Public Health Division’s HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)Program acting under the
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)requirements,and funding from the Ryan White
HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP)provides care and treatment services identified as service categories of the
RWHAP for low-income people living with HIV.Typically,these are eligible County clients living with Human
Immunodeficiency Virus who are uninsured or underserved members of the population.The goal of RWHAP is
to provide support services, improve health outcomes and reduce the transmission of HIV.
The initial request for proposal was released on February 3,2023,for the coordination of food boxes and MNT
services for eligible County clients living with HIV disease and Contractor was the only qualified responder
whose bid was accepted and therefore Contractor was awarded the Contract in March 2023.The Food Bank of
Contra Costa and Solano County is a certified food bank and has contracted with Contra Costa County since
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2006 providing food boxes and MNT services to County clients and their families.
County has chosen this Contractor to continue providing food boxes and MNT therapy which are identified as
required service categories of the RWHAP.Contractor will provide food,supplements and MNT to eligible
clients living with HIV to improve their access to nutritious food and improve health outcomes.This Contract
is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code §§26227 and
31000;Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.This
Contractor was approved by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division on February 25, 2025.
In March 2023 the Purchasing Manager executed Contract #22-939-45 with Food Bank of Contra Costa and
Solano in an amount not to exceed $185,000 for the provision of food box and MNT distribution to eligible
clients living with HIV for the period March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025.
Approval of Contract #22-939-47 will allow Contractor to continue providing food boxes and MNT services to
eligible clients living with HIV through February 28,2026.This Contract is retroactive due to Contractor’s late
submittal of required documents.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Contract is not approved,Contractor will not provide food boxes or MNT services to eligible County
clients living with HIV.
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File #: Version:125-1405 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/2/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Universal Home Health, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $210,000 to provide home health care
services for Contra Costa Health Plan members and County recipients for the period April 1, 2025
through March 31, 2028. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Contract 77-551-1 with Universal Home Health, LLC
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the
County Contract #77-551-1 with Universal Home Health, LLC, a limited liability company, in an amount not to
exceed $210,000, to provide home health care services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) members and
County recipients for the period April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $210,000 over a three-year
period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II revenues.
BACKGROUND:
CCHP has an obligation to provide certain home health care services for its members under the terms of their
Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County. Home health care services include
but are not limited to intermittent skilled nursing, therapeutic and rehabilitative care in patients’ residences.
This Contractor has been a part of the CCHP Provider Network providing these services and fostering a deep
understanding of the CCHP organizations mission, values, and long-term objectives since April 2023.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code
§§ 26227 and 31000; Health and Safety Code § 1451. Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to
ensure no conflicts with labor relations. Contractor currently cooperates and participates in CCHP’s Quality
Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care, services
and member experience. Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and
participation in the organization’s clinical and service measure Quality Improvement Programs. These
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contracted services were determined to be exempt from Administrative Bulletin 600.3 solicitation requirements
by the Public Works Department’s Purchasing Division.
In June 2023, the County Administrator approved and the Purchasing Services Manager executed Contract #77-
551 with Universal Home Health, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for the provision of home health
care services for CCHP Members and County recipients for the period April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2025.
Approval of Contract #77-551-1 will allow the Contractor to continue providing home health care services for
CCHP members and County recipients through March 31, 2028.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Contract is not approved, certain home health care services for CCHP members under the terms of their
Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the County will not be provided and may cause a
delay in services to CCHP members.
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File #: Version:125-1406 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/3/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Painted Brain, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to conduct the Contra Costa Behavioral
Health Peer Engagement and Leadership program for residents in Contra Costa County for the period
March 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. (100% Behavioral Health Services Act-Prevention and Early
Intervention)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Contract #74-726 with Painted Brain
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the
County Contract #74-726 with Painted Brain,a non-profit corporation,in an amount not to exceed $300,000,to
conduct the Contra Costa Behavioral Health Peer Engagement and Leadership program for residents in Contra
Costa County for the period March 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract will result in annual budgeted expenditures of up to $300,000 and will be funded
100% by Behavioral Health Services Act-Prevention and Early Intervention revenues.
BACKGROUND:
Contractor is a uniquely peer-led organization incorporating multidisciplinary teams to provide services to
counties and constituencies throughout California.They serve historically vulnerable populations,including
those experiencing mental health challenges,housing insecurity,justice involvement,low-income,monolingual
Spanish speakers,Black,Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC),disabled,and Lesbian Gay Bisexual
Transgender Queer (LGBTQ+).Contractor has a deep commitment and a long track record of producing high-
quality and impactful training with the experience of behavioral health peers as a central focus.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code
§§26227 and 31000.This Contract was approved by Health Services Personnel to ensure there is no conflict
with labor relations.The Behavioral Health’s Quality Management,Utilization Management and Contract
Monitor Staff meet on a regular basis to ensure monitoring and performance measures in the Contract are
upheld.Following a Request for Proposal (RFP),this Contract was awarded to Painted Brain by Public Works
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Department on December 30, 2024.
Approval of this new Contract #74-726 will allow the Contractor to provide services through June 30,2026.
The delay of this Contract was due to on-going negotiations between the Division and potential contractors
during the solicitation process.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Contract is not approved,there will be fewer mental health services available for the vulnerable
population in Contra Costa County who have mental health challenges.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1407 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/3/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with Manjari Nathan, M.D. Inc, in amount not to exceed $400,000 to provide pulmonary services at
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period April 1, 2025 through March
31, 2026. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Contract #76-916 with Manjari Nathan, M.D. Inc
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Health Services Director,or designee,to execute on behalf of the
County Contract #76-916 with Manjari Nathan,M.D.Inc,a corporation,to provide pulmonary services for
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC)and Contra Costa Health Centers in an amount not to exceed
$400,000 for the period from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract will result in annual expenditures of up to $400,000 and will be funded 100%by
Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community,CCRMC and Contra Costa
Health Centers relies on contracts to provide necessary specialty health services to its patients.Contractor will
provide pulmonary services,including but not limited to:on-call and clinic coverage,consultation,critical care,
bronchoscopies procedures, and staffing services at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:California Government Code
§§26227 and 31000;Health and Safety Code §1451.Health Services Personnel approved this Contract in
March 2025 to ensure no conflicts with labor relations.Contractor will cooperate with and participates in
CCRMC’s Quality Assurance Program which consists of quality improvement activities such as providing a
summary of quality assurance data including temperature monitoring,quantitative and sterility testing results
and other relevant data.Per administrative Bulletin 600.3 CCRMC Physician services are exempt from
solicitation requirements.
Approval of new Contract #76-916 will allow the Contractor to provide pulmonary services for CCRMC and
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Approval of new Contract #76-916 will allow the Contractor to provide pulmonary services for CCRMC and
Contra Costa Health Centers through March 31, 2026.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Contract is not approved, patients requiring pulmonary services at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health
Centers will not have access to Contractor’s specialty services.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1408 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/31/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE the list of providers recommended by Contra Costa Health Plan's Peer Review
Credentialing Committee and the Interim Health Services Director on March 12 and 28, 2025, as
required by the State Departments of Health Care Services and Managed Health Care, and the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (No fiscal impact)
Attachments:1. Provider Lists-March 12 and 28, 2025
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Approve New and Recredentialing Providers and Organizational Providers in Contra Costa
Health Plan’s Community Provider Network
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE the list of providers recommended by Contra Costa Health Plan's Peer Review Credentialing
Committee and the Interim Health Services Director on March 12 and 28, 2025, as required by the State
Departments of Health Care Services and Managed Health Care, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
The National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) requires that evidence of Board of Supervisor approval
be contained within each Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) provider’s credentials file. Approval of this list of
providers as recommended by the CCHP Medical Director will enable the Contra Costa Health Plan to comply
with this requirement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, Contra Costa Health Plan’s Providers would not be appropriately credentialed and
not be in compliance with the NCQA.
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Contra Costa Health Plan
Providers Approved by PRCC
CREDENTIALING PROVIDERS March 12, 2025
Name Specialty
Bell, Jedidiah, MD Family Medicine
E, Lina, NP Mid-Level Family Medicine
Green, Andrea, MD Internal Medicine
Hunter-Adamson, Emily, MD Family Medicine
Kulkarni, Renu, MD Family Medicine
Monari, Monica, NP Mid-Level Family Medicine
Nguyen, Minhthy, DO Pediatrics
Sun, Manying, NP Mid-Level Family Medicine
Ajayi, Adebolanle, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Al azawi, Farah, ACSW Behavioral Health
Anderson, Patricia, LMFT Behavioral Health
Arriaga, Amber, AMFT Behavioral Health
Barnes, Melanie, ACSW Behavioral Health
Bloomberg, Laura, LMFT Behavioral Health
Brown, Bianca, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Celosse, Karin, Psy.D Behavioral Health
Champ-Trapp, Faith, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Doolan, Janine, LMFT Behavioral Health
Estrada, Zachary, APCC Behavioral Health
Evnin, Aimee, LMFT Behavioral Health
Fajardo, Sammantha, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Gamble, Bruce, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Godber, Bailey, AMFT Behavioral Health
Goldberg, Robert, MD Wound Care
Gordon, Dawn (Michelle), AMFT Behavioral Health
Gould, Raegan, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Gustafson, Jennifer, AMFT Behavioral Health
Hicks, Tatiana, ACSW Behavioral Health
Higgins, Jenna, AMFT Behavioral Health
Higgs, Jaha, LMFT Behavioral Health
Ho, Jennifer, Psy.D Behavioral Health
Iqbal, Wurda, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Johnson, Amber, AMFT Behavioral Health
Kechedjian, Armine (Amy), AMFT Behavioral Health
Luu, Peter, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Mahban, Ariana, AMFT Behavioral Health
Manriquez, Monica, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Mefford, Shelby, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Contra Costa Health Plan
Providers Approved by PRCC
March 12, 28, 2025
Name Specialty
Melcor, Meylin, BCBA, M.Ed. Qualified Autism Provider
Moriana, Meghan, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Newman, Kari, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Orantes, Xiomara, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Parent, Molly, ACSW Behavioral Health
Planty, Michelle, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Randhawa, Navdeep, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Razawi, Shabnam, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Reyes, Jennifer, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Rivas, Monica, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Roark, Rufus, LMFT Behavioral Health
Robbins, Mark, AMFT Behavioral Health
Rodrigues, Annamarie, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Roessler, Sarah, BCBA, M.Ed. Qualified Autism Provider
Russell, Judith, AMFT Behavioral Health
Sands, Sophie, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Smith, Antijuanne, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Stambor, Kaela, LCSW Behavioral Health
Stano, Jacki, BCBA, M.Ed Qualified Autism Provider
Tran, Toai, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Venturi, Coury, BCBA, M.Ed Qualified Autism Provider
CREDENTIALING PROVIDERS March 28, 2025
Aslam, Rabia, MD Internal Medicine
Franks, Annemary, MD Pediatrics
Lang, Olivia, MD Pediatrics
Liptak, Alayna, NP Mid-Level Family Medicine
Michel, Katrina, MD Pediatrics
Stoll, Malaika, MD Family Medicine
Avila-Diaz, Alondra, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Bautista, Cynthia, Psy.D Behavioral Health
Cangiamilla, Ashley, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Cohen, Samantha, MD Behavioral Health
Crespin, Ashley, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Damroth, Monique, Psy.D Behavioral Health
Escalera-Serna, Fernando, BCBA, M.Ed. Qualified Autism Provider
Flemings, Shemonica, BCBA, M.Ed. Qualified Autism Provider
Galindo, Jamie, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Garcia, Alexandria, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Gereis, Angela, Psy.D Behavioral Health
Contra Costa Health Plan
Providers Approved by PRCC
March 12, 28, 2025
CREDENTIALING PROVIDERS March 28, 2025
Gin, McKenna, PA Surgery - Neurological
Greer, James, DPM Podiatry
Griggs, Courtney, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Javier Samuel, Krystal, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Johnson, Christina, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Juarez, Jose, LCSW Behavioral Health
Kelton, David, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Kitlinski-Hong, Christina, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Ko, Caroline, DPM Podiatry
Lizardo, Jessica, LCSW Behavioral Health
Mabida, Matthew, PA Mid-Level
Nephrology
Maestas, Astra, Psy.D Behavioral Health
Morrison, Jeannie, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Mundo, Lakoyea, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Pcholinski, Eric, ACSW Behavioral Health
Radler-Venturi, Melodie, PA Mid-Level Urgent Care
Rainey, Ajia, AMFT Behavioral Health
Ramirez, Christina, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Sanchez, Alyssa, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Schubert, Amara, BCBA, M.Ed. Qualified Autism Provider
Spevak, Jennifer, LCSW Behavioral Health
Spinale, Michelle, BCBA, M.Ed. Qualified Autism Provider
St Marie, Annette, LMFT Behavioral Health
Stanton, Kathleen, Psy.D Behavioral Health
Stottlemyer, Jan, PA Mid-Level Urgent Care
Tomlinson, Mynoska, AMFT Behavioral Health
Tse, Yee, BCBA, M.Ed. Qualified Autism Provider
Verma, Kristy, LPCC, M.Ed. Behavioral Health
Walla, Kaitlin, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Wang, Jackie, MD Behavioral Health
Ward, Kelly, BCBA Qualified Autism Provider
Williams, BreeAnne, LCSW Behavioral Health
Wilson, Kisha, BCBA, M.Ed. Qualified Autism Provider
Contra Costa Health Plan
Providers Approved by PRCC
March 12, 28, 2025
RECREDENTIALING PROVIDERS March 12, 2025
Name Specialty
Hoffmann, Victorina, MD Internal Medicine
Bhimji, Altaf, LCSW Behavioral Health
Challenor, Peter C., LAC Acupuncture
Chin, Brian T, MD Surgery - Bariatric/
Surgery - General/
Wound Care
Harrison, Steven A., MD Ophthalmology
Johnson, Matthew, DO Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Name Specialty
Kramer, Kristina, MD Pulmonary Disease
Mihelich, Rachel A, PA Mid-Level Orthopaedic Surgery
Assistant
Nachtwey, Frederick J, MD Pulmonary Disease/
Sleep Medicine
Nathan, Manjari, MD Pulmonary Disease
Peymani, Parissa, DC Chiropractor
Pyun, John, M, MD Ophthalmology
Warlich, Ariana, MA Qualified Autism Provider
Zuberi, Mansoor S, MD Psychiatry
RECREDENTIALING PROVIDERS March 28, 2025
Arellano, Hailey MFT Behavioral Health
Au, Joshua K, MD Otolaryngology
Cohen, Michael, MD Pulmonary Disease
Fagan, James P. DPM Podiatry
Fessel, Mary J, NP Mid-Level Family Planning
Nat, Manita K, MD Obstetrics and Gynecology
Contra Costa Health Plan
Providers Approved by PRCC
March 12, 28, 2025
Bopl March 12, 28, 2025
Recredentialing – Organizational March 12, 2025
Name Providing the Following
Services
Location
Health Link Home
Health Agency
Home Health Walnut Creek
Adventist Health
Vallejo
Behavioral Health Vallejo
Recredentialing – Organizational March 28, 2025
Name Providing the Following
Services
Location
AccentCare Home
Health of California,
Inc.
Home Health/Private
Duty Nursing
Walnut Creek
ManorCare Health
Services of Walnut
Creek, CA LLC
Skilled Nursing Facility Vallejo
Seasons Hospice &
Palliative Care of
California- Oakland LLC
Hospice -
Inpatient/Hospice -
Outpatient/Palliative
Care
Oakland
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1409 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/26/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE the new medical staff, allied health, and tele-radiologist appointments and reappointments,
additional privileges, medical staff advancement, and resignations as recommended by the Medical
Staff Executive Committee, and by the Interim Health Services Director. (No fiscal impact)
Attachments:1. List - March 2025
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Medical Staff Appointments and Reappointments - March 19, 2025
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE the new medical staff, allied health, and tele-radiologist appointments and reappointments,
additional privileges, medical staff advancement, and resignations as recommended by the Medical Staff
Executive Committee, at their March 24, 2025 meeting, and by the Interim Health Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has requested that evidence of Board of
Supervisors approval for each Medical Staff member be placed in his or her Credentials File. The above
recommendations for appointment/reappointment were reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved
by the Medical Executive Committee.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Contra Costa Regional Medical and Contra Costa Health Centers' medical
staff would not be appropriately credentialed and not be in compliance with The Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
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CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER
AND HEALTH CENTERS
2500 Alhambra Avenue
Martinez, California 94553-3156
Ph 925-370-5000
ORI TZVIELI, MD (INTERIM)
HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR
DAVID CULBERSON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
AND HEALTH CENTERS
& CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICES
A. Initial Appointments
Applicant Department/Specialty Category
Dam, Oliver, DDS Dental Active
B. Reappointments
Provider Department Category
Adam, Tarek, MD Psychiatry/Psychiatry Active
Anderson, James, MD Inpatient Pediatrics Courtesy
Carr, Megan, DO DFAM Active
Carter, Rebecca, MD Inpatient Pediatrics Courtesy
Chan, Lawrence, MD Diagnostic Imaging Active
Ching, Yeun Joo K, DDS Dental Active
Freedman, Julie, MD Hospitalist Active
Gaind, Anita, MD DFAM Active
Goldman, Janet M, MD OBGYN Courtesy
Hamid, Elizabeth, MD Internal Medicine Tele-Neurologist
Jayasekera, Neil, MD Emergency Medicine Active
Keller, Lisa, MD OBGYN Active
Ko, Nerissa, MD Internal Medicine Tele-Neurologist
Lepp, Nathaniel. MD OBGYN Courtesy
Miller, Rebecca, MD Emergency Medicine Active
Nicell, Donald, MD Diagnostic Imaging Tele-Rad
Pierson-Brown, Leigh, MD Pediatrics Allied Health
Radell. Paige, MD IM-Dermatology Active
Rikli, Bryan, DDS Dental Active
Schimek, Trisha, MD DFAM Active
Sheldon, Will, MD DFAM Active
Singh, Brandy, NP Internal Medicine Allied Health
Stanger, Michael, MD Psychiatry/Psychiatry Courtesy
Wu, Eureka, DO DFAM Active
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CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER
AND HEALTH CENTERS
2500 Alhambra Avenue
Martinez, California 94553-3156
Ph 925-370-5000
ORI TZVIELI, MD (INTERIM)
HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR
DAVID CULBERSON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
AND HEALTH CENTERS
& CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICES
C. Amendment of Clinical Privileges
Provider Department Requesting Department
Chiu, Jiaqun, NP DFAM DFAM
D. Resignations/Terminations/Non-Renewals
Provider Department Date
Asher, Robin, MD Psychiatry/Psychiatry Voluntary Resignation
Bechler, Kameron, MD Psychiatry/Psychiatry Voluntary Resignation
Bhatia, Ritwik, MD Internal Medicine Voluntary Resignation-2/24/2025
Kim, Ben, DDS Dental Voluntary Resignation-2/25/2025
Shah, Nayan, MD DFAM Voluntary Resignation
Thomas, Rishi., DO Psychiatry/Psychiatry Voluntary Resignation
Wu, Victoria, MD Internal Medicine Voluntary Resignation-2/24/2025
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:1RES 2025-
115
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:3/20/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26434 to reallocate the salary of the Chief Executive
Officer, Contra Costa Health Plan-Exempt classification in the Health Services Department; and
ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-115 to MODIFY section 40.10 of the Unrepresented Management
Benefits Resolution No. 23-554 to remove Chief Executive Officer, Contra Costa Health Plan-Exempt
from the list of classes eligible for on call and call back pays. (Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise
Fund II)
Attachments:1. PAR 26434.pdf, 2. Signed PAR 26434
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To: Board of Supervisors
From:Dr. Oril Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title:Position Adjustment Health Services
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26434 to reallocate the salary of the Chief Executive Officer,
Contra Costa Health Plan-Exempt classification (VCB3) to the plan and grade of B85 1028 ($28,794.60 -
$36,750.00) in the Health Services Department; and ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-115 to MODIFY section
40.10 of the Unrepresented Management Benefits Resolution No. 23-554 to remove Chief Executive Officer,
Contra Costa Health Plan-Exempt from the list of classes eligible for On Call and Call Back Pays.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in additional annual expenditures of $307,875, which includes $186,572 in
additional benefit and retirement costs, and will be funded 100% by Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund
II.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa Health (CCH) is actively implementing substantial system changes to enhance transparency,
modernity, and quality in its operations. The primary motivation is to advance a health department that can
effectively navigate the evolving structural, economic, and policy landscape reshaping healthcare in California
and across the nation. Recent vacancies and retirement announcements among key CCH leadership have
accelerated efforts to address leadership needs promptly.
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CCH hired Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a top consulting firm, to conduct an organizational review focused on
enhancing clarity, integration, accountability, and leadership needs across our health system. A key deliverable
of A&M's contract was to complete an executive salary survey report to help CCH better understand
competitive compensation across similar public healthcare organizations within California. The findings
presented to both the County Administrator and the Human Resources Director reflect that the recommended
salary included in this action is appropriate for the current market.
This action requests reallocation of the salary range for the Chief Executive Officer, Contra Costa Health Plan-
Exempt classification. By nature of their role in the organization all incumbents are expected to stand ready to
report to work at any time. The incumbent will be expected to stand ready to report to work outside of their
normal work hours and the proposed new salary range takes such work into account instead of continuing to
have on call duty pay and call back time pay.
Resolution No. 2025-115 amends Section 40.10 of the Unrepresented Management Benefits Resolution to
remove classification of Chief Executive Officer, Contra Costa Health Plan-Exempt from the list of designated
classifications eligible for on call duty pay and call back time pay.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, this classification will not reflect competitive compensation for healthcare and community
health industries.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
IN THE MATTER OF: Approving a modification to the Management Benefits Resolution No. 23-554 to amend
Section 40.10 - Eligible Classes.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors acting in its capacity as the governing board of the County of
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Contra Costa RESOLVES THAT:
Effective April 15, 2025, Management Benefits Resolution No. 23-554 is modified to amend Section 40.10 to
remove classification of Chief Executive Officer, Contra Costa Health Plan-Exempt from the list of designated
classifications eligible for on call duty pay and call back time pay.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1410 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:1/21/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26402 to reclassify one (1) Materiel Manager
(represented) position, and its incumbent, to a Program and Projects Coordinator (represented)
position in the Probation Department. (100% General Fund)
Attachments:1. PAR 26402 Probation - Reclass Material Mgr.pdf, 2. Union Notification PAR No. 26402, 3. Signed
PAR 26402
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Report Title:Reclassify one (1) Materiel Manager and its incumbent to Program and Projects Coordinator
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26402 to reclassify one (1) Materiel Manager (VCGA)
(represented) position #719 at salary plan and grade ZA5 1604 ($7,677 - $9,332), and its incumbent, to
Program and Projects Coordinator (APHA) (represented) at salary plan and grade ZA2 1771 ($9,332 - $11,370)
in the Probation Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action would result in an approximate annual cost of $24,456. It will be entirely funded by the General
Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Probation Department has for some time been going through a period of growth, and will continue to do so
for the foreseeable future. A significant part of this growth includes the expansion of locations within
Probation’s portfolio, and the projects that are attached to such expansions, including the planning, design,
bidding, and execution of all phases related to the construction or remodeling of capital projects. As a result of
our department’s expansion and its associated projects, it has become apparent that there is a need for a
Program and Projects Coordinator. The individual acting as the Program and Projects Coordinator liaises with
other County departments and the County’s Administrator’s Office on capital projects to develop project
specifications, and direct facilities maintenance staff and private sector technical consultants as needed.
At the request of the Probation Department, a classification study was conducted for the position of Materiel
Manager position #719, in the Probation Programs unit of the department. Additionally, a comparison of the
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duties and responsibility of the current class specification of Materiel Manager (VCGA) and several other class
specifications within the County was performed. After evaluation, it was determined that the current job duties
and responsibilities being performed by the incumbent are necessary for the success of the Department, and are
outside the scope of the Materiel Manager (VCGA) classification. The Human Resources Department has
determined that the position and incumbent be reclassified to the Program and Projects Coordinator (APHA)
classification.
Significant upcoming projects include the demolition of the old Juvenile Hall, relocation and maintenance of
the west county office, construction of a new east county office, development of a community-based step-down
program, and significant upgrades to Juvenile Hall. These tasks are critical and essential for maintaining the
functionality and upkeep of Probation facilities, ensuring public spaces are safe, operational and effectively
meet the evolving needs of the County and Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without a position and incumbent in the requested classification, many Probation Department projects that
significantly benefit the community and clientele will likely encounter roadblocks or delays.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1411 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:9/18/2023 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26172 to reactivate the classification of Manager -
Central Identification Services (represented) and add one (1) Manager - Central Identification
Services position; reallocate the salary; re-title to Identification Manager; and cancel one (1) vacant
Records Manager position in the Office of the Sheriff. (100% State)
Attachments:1. Manager - Central Identification Services PAR No. 26172, 2. Signed PAR 26172
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title:Re-activate the Manager Central Identification Services Classification
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a Position Adjustment Resolution No. to reactivate the classification of Manager Central Identification
Services (64DB) (represented) and add one (1) position; reallocate to salary plan and grade ZA5 1007
($9,634.63 - $11,710.95) on the salary schedule; re-title to Identification Manager (64DB); and cancel one (1)
vacant Records Manager (64HE) (represented) position #20483 in the Office of the Sheriff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This position will be 100% Remote Access Network (RAN) Board funded.
BACKGROUND:
Currently, the ID unit is managed by Records, and while this has been facilitated satisfactorily, having a
manager specific to the ID Unit is preferable. Due to the unique requirements and skillset of the ID Unit,
having an ID Manager with that knowledge base would help with day-to-day operations. This will allow for a
second manager’s position within Records and ID to help with personnel issues, vacancies, scheduling, etc. The
workload and cost associated with the change, is minimal, and this better supports the needs and requirements
of the Office of the Sheriff.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, it will impede the organizational structure of the Office of the Sheriff.
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☒Recommendation of the County Administrator
☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
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:
Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors
By:
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1412 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/20/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26430 to add one (1) Health Services Chief Financial
Officer-Exempt position and cancel one (1) vacant Deputy Director of Health Services position in the
Health Services Department; and RESCIND Resolution 23-606 which authorized a Chief Financial
Officer differential to the Deputy Director of Health Services classification. (Cost increase- 100%
Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
Attachments:1. PAR 26430.pdf, 2. Signed PAR 26430
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Ann Elliott, Human Resources Director
Report Title:Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26430
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26430 to:
·Establish the classification of Health Services Department Chief Financial Officer-Exempt
(VAB3) at salary plan and grade B85 1029 ($34,454.45 - 41,879.60)
·Add one (1) Health Services Chief Financial Officer-Exempt position
·Cancel one (1) vacant Deputy Director of Health Services position # 20078 in the Health
Services Department; and
2. RESCIND Resolution 23-606 which authorized a Chief Financial Officer differential to the Deputy
Director of Health Services classification.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in additional annual expenditures of $212,568, including $79,713 in
retirement and benefit costs, and will be funded by Hospital Enterprise Fund I.
BACKGROUND:
On October 24, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved the addition of one (1) Deputy Director of Health
Services - Exempt (VCB4) position (C.27) to serve as the Chief Financial Officer within the Health Services
Department. Position #20078 created in the action has never been filled.
Additionally, on November 7, 2023, Resolution 23-606 (C.42) revised Section IV.41. of Management Benefits
Resolution No. 23-554, creating a 7.5% Chief Financial Officer differential for a designated employee in the
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Deputy Director of Health Services-Exempt (VCB4) classification. Approval of this action will remove the
differential for this classification.
Since October 1, 2024, the Department has utilized contracted services through Alvarez & Marsal Healthcare
Industry Group, LLC (C. 65 on November 5, 2024) for all day-to-day financial operations through September
30, 2025.
Separately, the Department also contracted Alvarez & Marsal Healthcare Industry Group, LLC to conduct an
organizational review focused on enhancing clarity, integration, accountability, and leadership needs across our
health system. A key deliverable of A&M's contract was to complete an executive salary survey report to help
CCH better understand competitive compensation across similar public healthcare organizations within
California. The findings presented to both the County Administrator and the Human Resources Director reflect
that the recommended salary included in this action is appropriate and representative of the current market.
This action requests the addition of one (1) position in the newly established classification of Health Services
Chief Financial Officer-Exempt, which will allow the Department to recruit for a permanent county employee
to oversee financial operations, including but not limited to: financial planning, fiscal policy, capital project
planning, control finance activities, and coordination of the Enterprise, Special Districts, and Health Service
Area budgets. This newly established classification will not be entitled to On-call or Call Back Pay.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the Department will not have the proper classification to recruit for a permanent position.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:225-1433 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/26/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE Budget Amendment No. 25-00033 authorizing the transfer of appropriations in the amount
of $60,976 from the Library (0620) to Public Works - Fleet Operations (0063) for the purchase of one
e-transit cargo van for the Library's Shipping Unit. (100% Library Fund)
Attachments:1. BDA-25-00033_Library e-Transit Cargo Van
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 2 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title:APPROVE Budget Amendment No. BDA-25-00033 authorizing the transfer of appropriations in
the amount of $60,976 from Library (0620) to Public Works - Fleet Operations (0063) for the purchase of one e
-transit cargo van for the Shipping Unit
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE Budget Amendment No. BDA-25-00033 authorizing the transfer of appropriations in the amount of
$60,976 from Library (0620) to Public Works - Fleet Operations (0063) for the purchase of one e-transit cargo
van for the Shipping Unit.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund
BACKGROUND:
The Library is requesting Budget Amendment No. BDA-25-0003 to purchase an e-transit cargo van. The e-
transit cargo van will address the expanding needs of the Library Department to do pickups and as needed same
-day deliveries for the Library Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the Contra Costa County Library will not be able to utilize the van to meet the expanding
needs of delivery services for the Library Department.
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Amendment: FY 2024-25 - Operating Budget
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Company Contra Costa County
Budget Template Operating Budget : FY 2024-25 Operating Budget
Budget FY 2024-25 Operating Budget
Organizing Dimension Type
Amendment ID BDA-25-00033
Amendment Date 03/26/2025
Description Transfer of funds to ISF for purchase of 1 E Cargo Van Van For Library Shipping Unit
Amendment Type Appropriation / Estimated Revenue Adjustment
Balanced Amendment Yes
Entry Type Mid-Year Adjustments
Status In Progress
Budget Amendment Entries
Period *Ledger Account/Summary Home Organization *Cost Center *Fund Debit Amount Credit Amount Memo Exceptions
FY 2024-25 Year
(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
4953:AUTOS & TRUCKS 3702
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES (Home
Org)
3703 SHIPPING
SERVICES
120600
COUNTY
LIBRARY
$0.00 $60,976.00 Warning : -
Home Org on
Budget Line Not
Equal Initiator's
Home Org
FY 2024-25 Year
(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
9951:REIMBURSEMENTS - GOV/GOV 3702
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES (Home
Org)
4284 VEHICLE
REPLACEMENT
150100
FLEET
ISF
$0.00 $60,976.00 Transfer of
funds to ISF
for purchase
of 1 E
Cargo Van
Van For
Library
Shipping
Unit
Warning : -
Home Org on
Budget Line Not
Equal Initiator's
Home Org
FY 2024-25 Year
(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
5011:REIMBURSEMENTS-GOV/GOV 3702
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES (Home
Org)
3703 SHIPPING
SERVICES
120600
COUNTY
LIBRARY
$60,976.00 $0.00 Transfer of
funds to ISF
for purchase
of 1 E
Cargo Van
Van For
Library
Shipping
Unit
Warning : -
Home Org on
Budget Line Not
Equal Initiator's
Home Org
FY 2024-25 Year
(FY 2024-25
Operating Budget)
4953:AUTOS & TRUCKS 3702
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES (Home
Org)
4284 VEHICLE
REPLACEMENT
150100
FLEET
ISF
$60,976.00 $0.00 Warning : -
Home Org on
Budget Line Not
Equal Initiator's
Home Org
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Process Step Status Completed On Due Date Person (Up to 5)All Persons Comment
Budget Amendment Event Budget Amendment
Event
Step Completed 03/26/2025 11:48:24
AM
03/27/2025 Samantha Fithian 1
Budget Amendment Event Review Budget
Amendment
Not Required 03/27/2025 0
Budget Amendment Event Approval by
Department Approver –
Budget Amendment
Approved 03/28/2025 09:38:24
AM
Yemila Alvarez
(Department Approver –
Budget Amendment)
1
Budget Amendment Event Review Budget
Amendment
Saved for Later 04/01/2025 04:41:18
PM
03/27/2025 Yesenia Campos (Budget
Specialist (Auditor
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File #: Version:125-1434 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/26/2025 Library Commission
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to execute a contract with The Library
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $230,273 to continue to provide an integrated technology
solution, support and maintenance for Library inventory management for the period February 1, 202,
through January 31, 2026. (100% Library Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title:Contract with The Library Corporation through January 31, 2026
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to execute a contract with The Library
Corporation, the Library’s current Integrated Library System (ILS) vendor, in an amount not to exceed
$230,273 to continue to provide an integrated technology solution, support and maintenance for Library
inventory management for the period February 1, 202, through January 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
On May 19, 2009, the Board of Supervisors approved the Library’s agreement with The Library Corporation
which provided an integrated solution for the library inventory management, including circulation, and security
needs. The ILS is a required component for providing Library services and is used by all of the Library’s
branches and library card holders. The Library Corporation Integrated Library System (ILS) was selected
through a competitive procurement process.
This Order Form is for the annual renewal of the subscription, support and maintenance. The renewal and
added support cost for one year is $230,273. The term is February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026.
The Library Corporation’s Agreement terms include a limitation of liability that caps liability at the total price
paid to date for software and services under the Agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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The Integrated Library System (ILS) is a required component for providing Library services. Without it, the
library would not be able to manage library inventory and be able to process the circulation transactions.
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File #: Version:125-1435 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/27/2025 Library Commission
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a
purchase order with WP Company, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $26,514 for the renewal of the
Washington Post Digital Edition subscription, for the period June 15, 2025 through June 14, 2026.
(100% Library Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title:Purchase Order with WP Company LLC for Washington Post Digital Edition Subscription
through June 14, 2026
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase
order including modified indemnification and limitation of liability language with WP Company LLC in an
amount not to exceed $26,514 for Washington Post Digital Edition subscription, for the period June 15, 2025,
through June 14, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
WP Company LLC’s Washington Post Digital Edition product for public libraries provides Contra Costa
County Library patrons and staff with remote and in-library access to the expert reporting and analysis from
Washington and around the world, including award-winning investigative coverage and editorial commentary.
Washington Post Digital Edition provides unlimited access, both onsite and remote, to The Washington Post
website and app. The product features livestream Washington Post Live events, where top-level government
and business leaders, emerging voices, and newsmakers discuss the most pressing national and global issues of
the day along with real-time Q&A discussions that provide a behind-the-scenes look at key stories. Historical
access goes back fifteen years from the present day.
The Terms of Service include a limitation of liability provision and an indemnification from the County to the
Washington Post.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Purchase Order is not approved, the Contra Costa County Library patrons will not have access to the
Washington Post Digital Edition.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1436 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/28/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a
purchase order with BMI Imaging Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $24,700 for the El Cerrito
Historical Newspaper Digitization project. (100% Library Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title:Purchase Order with BMI Imaging Systems, Inc. for El Cerrito Historical Newspaper
Digitization Project
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase
order with BMI Imaging Systems, Inc., subject to the terms of their Digitization Project Proposal in an amount
not to exceed $24,700 for the Newspaper Digitization Project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Library offers patrons digital access to historical newspapers. This project will allow the library to provide
access to additional issues of the El Cerrito Journal that are currently in storage and too fragile to handle
physically.
The terms and conditions include a limitation of liability provision that cap BMI’s liability at the lower of the
amount of fees paid in the prior 12 months or $100,000 and an indemnification from the County to BMI for any
third-party claims resulting from the County’s data or use of the product.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Purchase Order is not approved, the Contra Costa County Library will not be able to provide patrons with
digital access to these historical issues of the El Cerrito Journal.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:225-1437 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/28/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a
purchase order with EBSCO in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for print magazines and
newspapers for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. (100% Library Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 2 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title:Purchase Order with EBSCO for print magazines and newspapers through June 30, 2028
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase
order with EBSCO in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for print magazines and newspapers for the period
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
EBSCO offers the Contra Costa County Library a package of physical print magazines and newspapers
appropriate for recreational and informational research for learners of all ages. Library patrons need convenient
access to high quality recreational, educational, and general interest magazines and news from popular
publishers. These materials, 200 titles in all, support the Library in providing current and timely access to
information to patrons throughout the County and saves considerable staff and funding resources in doing so.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Purchase Order is not approved, the Contra Costa County Library will no longer be able to provide access
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to hundreds of magazines and newspapers that support the recreational, educational, and informational needs of
Contra Costa County library patrons.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1438 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/1/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a
purchase order and General Terms agreement with InfoUSA Marketing, Inc. (a subsidiary of Data
Axle, Inc.), in an amount not to exceed $30,810 for the renewal of Data Axle’s Reference Solutions
subscriptions for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. (100% Library Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title:Report: Purchase Order with InfoUSA Marketing, Inc. (a subsidiary of Data Axle, Inc.) for
Reference Solutions Subscription through June 30, 2028
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase
order with InfoUSA Marketing, Inc. (a subsidiary of Data Axle, Inc.), subject to the terms of their Data Axle’s
Reference Solutions Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $30,810 for the renewal of Reference Solutions
subscriptions, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Library offers patrons Reference Solutions services. This product provides an excellent starting point for
library users needing to research companies, find job opportunities, identify new sales prospects, conduct
market research, or find contact information.
The terms and conditions include a limitation of liability provision capping damages in the amount of fees paid
over the 12-month period prior to the claim arising and an indemnification from the County to Data Axle for
claims arising out of the County’s use of the product or data provided.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Purchase Order is not approved, the Contra Costa County Library will not be able to offer patrons a
popular database that delivers the information needed to find key business contact information and
opportunities, suppliers, competitors, sales leads, and more.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1432 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/24/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute contract
amendments with the following six community providers providing Assembly Bill 109 services - Bay
Area Legal Aid, Centerforce, HealthRIGHT360, Lao Family Community Development, Men and
Women of Purpose, and Rubicon Programs, Inc. - to increase the payment limits in an aggregate
amount of $834,279 from July 1,2024 through June 30, 2025, for on-going services, cost-of-living
adjustments, and improved reporting (100% 2011 Public Safety Realignment, AB 109).
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Report Title:Community Corrections Partnership AB 109 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
Bay Area Legal Aid to increase the total contract amount by $56,140 to a new contract total of $567,732 to
continue providing civil legal services and improved on-line reporting for fiscal year 24/25.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
Centerforce to increase the total contract amount by $5,237 to a new contract total of $311,541, to continue
providing family reunification services and improved on-line reporting for fiscal year 24/25.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
HealthRIGHT360 to increase the amount by $188,361 to a new contract total of $3,378,471 to add beds for
women in reentry seeking substance use disorder treatment and to continue providing reentry network services
and improved on-line reporting for fiscal year 24/25.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
Lao Family Community Development to increase the amount by $47,906 to a new contract total of $4,192,768,
to continue providing reentry housing services and improved on-line reporting for fiscal year 24/25.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
Men and Women of Purpose to increase the amount by $51,635 to a new contract total of $426,367 to continue
providing peer mentoring services in West County and improved on-line reporting for fiscal year 24/25.
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APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
Rubicon Programs, Inc. to increase the amount by $305,000 to a new contract total of $7,744,244. to continue
providing employment services and improved on-line reporting for fiscal year 24/25.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
Rubicon Programs, Inc to increase the amount by $180,000 to a new contract amount of $2,652,300 for facility
improvements to continue operating the West County Reentry Resource Center and its reentry services, and
improved on-line reporting for fiscal year 24/25.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Contract Amendments have an aggregate cost of $834,279 during FY 2024-2025 and are 100% funded
with State AB 109 Public Safety Realignment revenue
BACKGROUND:
In 2011, the California Legislature passed, and the Governor signed into law the Public Safety Realignment Act
(Assembly Bill 109), which transfers responsibility for supervising specific low-level inmates and parolees
from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to counties. Assembly Bill 109 (AB
109) took effect on October 1, 2011, and realigns three major areas of the criminal justice system. On a
prospective basis, the legislation Transfers the location of incarceration for lower-level offenders (specified non
-violent, non-serious, non-sex offenders) from state prison to local county jail and provides for an expanded
role for post-release supervision for these offenders; Transfers responsibility for post-release supervision of
lower-level offenders (those released from prison after having served a sentence for a non-violent, non-serious,
and non-sex offense) from the state to the county level by creating a new category of supervision called Post-
Release Community Supervision (PRCS); and Transfers the housing responsibility for parole and PRCS
revocations to local jail custody. Criminal Justice Realignment is a paradigm shift for California. Achievement
of realignment goals depends on the commitment and collaboration of justice partners and community-based
organizations. These contracts provide several realignment services critical to supporting clients in their
rehabilitation and reintegration into the community. Some of these services include providing support for
employment, housing, peer mentoring, family reunification, legal services, and a network system of services.
On December 1, 2023, the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) adopted a FY 24-25 AB 109 Public
Safety Realignment Budget for recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The recommended budget
included allocations for the community programs budget amendments.
The Public Protection Committee (PPC) of the Board of Supervisors considered and approved the
recommended budget during its February 5, 2024, meeting.
In addition to the cost-of-living increase, $210,000 of the $834,279 came from the AB109 reserve fund and was
approved as a one-time expenditure by the Board of Supervisors during its June 25, 2024 meeting.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Negative Action could result in a disruption in services to the County’s reentry population as these community
partners have continued to provide services while facing higher costs.
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File #: Version:1RES 2025-
121
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:3/24/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-121 accepting and declaring Clark Road as a County road, El Sobrante
area, as recommended by the Public Works Director, El Sobrante area. (No fiscal impact)
Attachments:1. Recordable Resolution, 2. Exhibit A, 3. Signed Resolution 2025-121
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title:Accepting and declaring Clark Road as a County road, El Sobrante area.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution accepting and declaring Clark Road as a County road, as recommended by the Public
Works Director, El Sobrante area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Clark Road was established as a public road by the Superior Court of the State of California (Contra Costa
County)as described in the Final Report of the Referees in the Partition of the Rancho El Sobrante,recorded
March 17,1910,in Book 156 of Deeds,page 1 Contra Costa County Records.Clark Road was not accepted as
a County maintained road at the time.
The northerly section of Clark Road was re-aligned (from San Pablo Dam Road to Fable Court)by a grant deed
and declared a County road by the Board of Supervisors,April 25,1939 (506 OR 378).The original northerly
alignment was abandoned July 7,1949 (1411 OR 121).Subdivisions “Canyon Park”(36 Maps 20)and “Green
Acres” (41 Maps 35) were developed on each side of the realigned road.
In September 1953 the “Jana Bonds Tract (52 Maps 5)was approved.This map dedicated a 5’widening along
the West side of Clark Road (50’wide)even though that portion of Clark Road was not a County maintained
road.On January 4,1957,the County Board of Supervisors accepted two sequential 10-foot-wide strips of land
along the west side of Clark Road (40’wide)lying south of the southerly line of the “Jana Bond Tract”(2909
OR 55 and 2909 OR 57). Again, that portion of Clark Road was not a County maintained road.
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East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD)and the County for a pavement resurfacing project including Clark
Road.A one-time payment from EBRPD will reimburse the County for the cost of including this portion of
Clark Road in an upcoming County road rehabilitation project.The County agreed to accept this portion of
Clark Road into the County road system to ensure ongoing maintenance occurs.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The portion of Clark Road beyond the current County road will not be part of the County Maintained Roads
system and will not be eligible for State gas tax funds.The County project to pave this road may be delayed,
and funding will not be available for the project.
c: J. LaRocque-Engineering Services, K. O’Connor-Engineering Services, D. (Trezise) Baumann-County Surveyor, C. Lau-Maintenance, C. Hallford
-Mapping, J. Fahy-Transportation Engineering, M. Sen-Transportation Engineering, J. Dillingham-Real Property, Renee Hutchins-Records, Karen
Piona-Records, CHP Patrol Division Commander, Sheriff’s Office
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File #: Version:1RES 2025-
122
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:3/25/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-122 accepting completion of warranty period for the Road Improvement
Agreement, and release of cash deposit, for road improvement agreement RA23-01256, for a project
developed by Pulte Home Company, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Discovery
Bay area. (100% Developer Fees)
Attachments:1. Signed Resolution 2025-122
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To: Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title:Accepting completion of warranty period for the Road Improvement Agreement for road
improvement agreement RA23-01256 (cross-reference subdivision SD19-09527), Discovery Bay area.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution accepting completion of the warranty period for the Road Improvement Agreement,and
release of cash deposit for faithful performance,Road Improvement Agreement RA23-01256 (cross-reference
subdivision SD19-09527),for a project developed by Pulte Home Company,LLC,as recommended by the
Public Works Director, Discovery Bay, area. (District III)
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Developer Fees.
BACKGROUND:
The public road improvements have met the guaranteed performance standards for the warranty period
following completion and acceptance of the improvements.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The developer will not receive a refund of the cash deposit,the Road Improvement Agreement and
performance/maintenance surety bond will not be exonerated,and the billing account will not be liquidated and
closed.
c:Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services,Alex Vazquez,Engineering Services,Paul Tehaney-Design/Construction,Theres Sheperd-
Design/Construction,Chris Lau-Maintenance,Chirs Halford-Mapping,Ciara Herrold-Finance,Monish Sen-Transportation Engineering,Ron
Alderman-Signal Shop, Pulte Home Company, LLC, Argonaut Insurance Company
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
IN THE MATTER OF:Accepting completion of warranty period for the Road Improvement Agreement,and
release of cash deposit for faithful performance,road improvement agreement RA23-01256 (cross-reference
subdivision SD19-09527),for a project developed by Pulte Home Company,LLC,as recommended by the
Public Works Director, Discovery Bay area. (District III)
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2024, this Board resolved that the improvements in Road Improvement Agreement
RA23-1256 (cross-reference subdivision SD19-09527) were completed as provided in the Subdivision
Agreement with Pulte Home Company, LLC and now on the recommendation of the Public Works Director;
The Board hereby FINDS that the improvements have satisfactorily met the guaranteed performance standards
for the period following completion and acceptance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Works Director is AUTHORIZED to:
REFUND the $8,000.00 cash deposit (Auditor’s Deposit Permit No.855726,dated September 9,2022)plus
interest to Pulte Home Company,LLC in accordance with Government Code Section 53079,if appropriate,
Ordinance Code Section 94-4.406, and the road improvement agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the warranty period has been completed and the Road Improvement
Agreement and surety bond,Bond No.SUR0073401,dated August 26,2022,issued by Argonaut Insurance
Company, are EXONERATED.
c:Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services,Alex Vazquez,Engineering Services,Paul Tehaney-Design/Construction,Theres Sheperd-
Design/Construction,Chris Lau-Maintenance,Chirs Halford-Mapping,Ciara Herrold-Finance,Monish Sen-Transportation Engineering,Ron
Alderman-Signal Shop, Pulte Home Company, LLC, Argonaut Insurance Company
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File #: Version:1RES 2025-
123
Name:
Status:Type:Consent Resolution Passed
File created:In control:4/1/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 2025-123 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee,
to fully close a portion of Oak View Avenue between Santa Fe Avenue and Colusa Avenue, on every
Sunday beginning April 20, 2025, until April 19, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the
purpose of a farmers’ market, Kensington area. (No fiscal impact)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
adoptedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To: Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title:Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Oak View Avenue on every Sunday beginning
April 20, 20205, until April 19, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of a farmers’ market,
Kensington area.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution approving and authorizing the Public Works Director,or designee,to fully close a portion
of Oak View Avenue,between Santa Fe Avenue and Colusa Avenue,on every Sunday beginning April 20,2025,
until April 19,2026,from 6:00 a.m.through 4:00 p.m.,for the purpose of a farmers’market,Kensington area.
(District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Kensington Community Market operates the Kensington Farmers’Market,a California Certified Farmers’
Market that hosts live music and sells produce and is a non-profit,community-based organization.The
Kensington Farmers’Market is open every Sunday from 9:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.,at Colusa Circle in Kensington.
The applicant shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Applicant will be unable to close the road for planned activities.
c:Jocelyn LaRocque-Engineering Services,Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services,Marke Smith-Engineering Services,Devon Patel-Engineering
Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Chris Lau-Maintenance, and Kensington Police Department & Fire Protection District
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
IN THE MATTER OF:Approving and Authorizing the Public Works Director,or designee,to fully close a
portion of Oak View Avenue,between Santa Fe Avenue and Colusa Avenue,on every Sunday beginning April
20,2025,until April 19,2026,from 6:00 a.m.through 4:00 p.m.,for the purpose of a farmers’market,
Kensington area. (District I)
RC25-7
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to The Kensington Community Market to
fully close Oak View Avenue,between Santa Fe Avenue and Colusa Avenue,except for emergency traffic,and
local residents,on every Sunday beginning April 20,2025,until April 19,2026,for the period of 6:00 a.m.
through 4:00 p.m., subject to the following conditions:
1.Traffic will be detoured via roads identified in a traffic control plan, reviewed by the Public Works
Department. Emergency vehicles, residents within the event area and essential services will be allowed
access as required.
2.All signing to be in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
3.The Kensington Community Market shall comply with the requirements of the Ordinance Code of
Contra Costa County.
4.Provide the County with a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.00 for Comprehensive
General Public Liability which names the County as an additional insured prior to permit issuance.
5.Obtain approval for the closure from the Kensington Police Protection and Community Services District
and the Kensington Fire Protection District.
6.Applicant shall maintain a minimum 5-foot sidewalk width along existing sidewalks of Oak View
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File #: Version:125-1413 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/27/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:Acting as the governing body of the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District, APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, or designee, to execute on behalf of the
District, a license agreement with BG Hay Barn, LLC, to use and maintain approximately 3,276 square
feet of District property within Assessor’s Parcel Number 192-082-004 for parking, seating,
landscaping, and ingress and egress purposes, during the term from March 1, 2025 through March 1,
2035, Alamo area. (100% Flood Control and Water Conservation District Funds)
Attachments:1. Contra_Costa_County_-_License_Agreement_-_BG_, 2. CP#23-09 NOE License Agreement 37
Alamo Square 2-28-25-signed
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title:Approve License Agreement with BG Hay Barn, LLC for use of property, Alamo area.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
As the governing body of the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District,the Board
of Supervisors is requested to
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer,or designee,to execute on behalf of the District a License
Agreement with BG Hay Barn LLC (Licensee)to use and maintain approximately 3,276 square feet of District
property within Assessor’s Parcel Number 192-082-004 for parking,seating,landscaping,and ingress and
egress purposes,during the term from March 1,2025,through March 1,2035,in exchange for an annual
payment to the District of $5,500 for each of the first five years,and an approximately 3%rate increase per
year thereafter for the remainder of the term.
DETERMINE that the interest in land conveyed is in the public interest and will not substantially conflict or
interfere with the use of the property by the District.
DETERMINE that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this activity will have a
significant effect on the environment,and,therefore,is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
DIRECT the Conservation and Development Director,or designee,to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE)
with the County Clerk.
AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer,or designee,to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to the Department of
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AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer,or designee,to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to the Department of
Conservation and Development for processing and a $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the NOE (CP#23-
09).
FISCAL IMPACT:
The District will receive license fee revenue in the amount of $57,575.00 during the term of the Agreement,
between March 1,2025,through March 1,2035.An administrative fee of $3,000 also will be paid to the
District.
BACKGROUND:
BG Hay Barn,LLC property is located at 37 Alamo Square,in Alamo (“adjacent property”),adjacent to the
District’s San Ramon Creek property and does not have sufficient customer parking or seating for their
business.Beginning in 1994,the District licensed the use of a portion of its property along San Ramon Creek
to the adjacent property’s owner.That license agreement was not assignable,and it terminated in November
2019,when the adjacent property was sold to the previous owner,Alamo Square USA Investments,LLC
(Alamo Square).This License Agreement will allow the adjacent property’s new owner,BG Hay Barn LLC,to
use the District’s property for temporary parking, outdoor dining, landscaping, and ingress and egress purposes.
Under the license agreement,BG Hay Barn,LLC will pay a license fee of $5,500 annually through March 1,
2025 and will pay the fee,plus an approximately 3%rent increase per year,for each year during the remaining
term,through March 1 2035,for the use of an approximately 3,276 square foot portion of the District’s San
Ramon Creek property.BG Hay Barn,LLC also will indemnify the District from liabilities that arise from the
granting of the license or the use of the licensed premises by BG Hay Barn,LLC or the public.There is a
$3,000 fee associated with this License Agreement that will cover administrative costs and Environmental
approval.
District staff have determined that BG Hay Barn,LLC’s use of District property will not substantially conflict
or interfere with the use of the property by the District.The location of the uses will not affect the use of the
property for flood control purposes.
The uses allowed under the license are surface uses,only.No disturbance is expected.For these and other
reasons,it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the uses described above will have a
significant effect on the environment,and,therefore,is not subject to the CEQA pursuant Section 15061 (b)(3)
of the CEQA Guidelines.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this License is not approved, BG Hay Barn, LLC, will not be permitted to occupy District property.
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LICENSE AGREEMENT
This license agreement (“Agreement”) is dated March 1, 2025, and is between
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
("District”), and BG Hay Barn, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. ("Licensee").
RECITALS
A. The District is the owner of the real property commonly identified as 47 Alamo Square
Drive, in Alamo, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 192-082-004 (the "Property").
B. Licensee is the owner of 37 Alamo Square Drive, adjacent to the Property. Licensee
desires to obtain the District’s permission to use the Property for the limited purposes
described in this Agreement. The District is willing to grant a license to use that portion
of the Property shown on Exhibit A, the “Licensed Premises” upon the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement.
The parties therefore agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Grant of License. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the District
hereby grants to Licensee, a nonexclusive revocable license to enter the Licensed
Premises for the purposes described in Section 2 below and for no other purpose
without District’s prior written consent.
2. Use of Premises. Licensee may use the Licensed Premises for the purpose of parking,
seating, landscaping, and ingress and egress. Licensee acknowledges that the uses just
described constitute the Secondary Use of the property and that the Primary Use is part
of a corridor for flood control and drainage purposes. Licensee shall not, at any time,
use or permit the public to use the Property in any manner that will materially interfere
with or impair said Primary Use of the Property. All rights granted to Licensee
hereunder are subject to all existing and future rights, right of way, reservations,
franchises, and easements in the Property, regardless of who holds the same, including
the District’s right to use the Property for emergency vehicle access or any other
purpose.
Under no circumstances shall District have any liability to Licensee or to any other
person or entity, for consequential or special damages, or for any damages based on
loss of use, revenue, profits, or business opportunities arising from or in any way
relating to, any damage, or destruction of any portion of the Licensee’s facilities.
3. Term. The term of this Agreement commences on March 1, 2025, and it ends March 1,
2035. The District and Licensee each have the right to terminate this Agreement at any
time, for any reason, or for no reason, with thirty (30) days advance written notice to
the other party.
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4. Annual Licensee Fee and Administrator Fee. Licensee shall pay the District an
annual nonrefundable fee (“Annual Fee”) for each year, or portion thereof, during the
Term of this Agreement. Licensee shall pay the District the Annual Fee for the period
from March 1, 2025, through March 1, 2026, upon the execution of this Agreement.
Licensee shall pay the District each subsequent Annual Fee on or before March 1 of the
one-year period for which the payment is to be made. The amount of each Annual Fee
for each year, or portion thereof, during the Term is shown in Exhibit B, attached
hereto and incorporated herein. Additionally, at the time the Licensee pays the District
the Annual Fee for the first year, or portion thereof, of the Term of this Agreement,
Licensee shall pay the District a one-time, nonrefundable Administrator Fee of
$3,000.00.
5. Suspension or Limitation of Use.
The District and its permittees shall have the right to suspend or to limit the use of the
Property by Licensee and the general public for a reasonable amount of time for
protection of public safety, or for the construction, instillation, operation, maintenance,
or repair of other facilities on the Property. Should such suspension or limitation be
necessary, the District shall provide Licensee thirty (30) days’ prior notice in writing,
except in the cases of emergency maintenance repairs.
The District shall not be held responsible or liable for unavoidable damage or removal of
any landscaping necessary to accomplish work for the maintenance, construction,
repair, reconstruction, or alteration of District property. However, the District will
exercise reasonable care to minimize adverse impacts of such work upon Licensee’s
facilities.
6. Improvements to the Premises.
Licensee may not construct any improvements on the Licensed Premises without
prior written consent from the District. For the purposes of this Agreement, any
equipment Licensee is permitted to install on the Licensed Premises is not
considered to be an improvement to the Property or the Licensed Premises.
Any improvements to the Licensed Premises by Licensee (with or without the
consent of the District) must be removed by Licensee, at its sole cost, except those
improvements that the District and Licensee agree are not required to be removed
upon the termination of this Agreement. Licensee shall repair, at its sole cost, any
damage caused by the removal of its improvements or equipment.
If Licensee fails to remove any improvements or equipment it is required to remove,
the District may remove them at Licensee’s expense, and Licensee shall immediately
reimburse the District upon Licensee’s receipt of an invoice from the District.
7. Permits and Approvals. Licensee is responsible for obtaining any permits or
approvals from any agency having jurisdiction. This Agreement does not constitute
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governmental approval by Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District of this use.
8. Nonexclusive Right of Use. This Agreement is nonexclusive. The District reserves the
right to issue licenses, easements and permits to others that could affect the Property
or the Licensed Premises.
9. Entry and Inspection. Licensee understands that District, its agents, and employees
may enter and conduct activities on the Property at any time.
10. Access to the Property and Premises. Licensee shall deliver to the District keys to
all gates located on the Property and each party shall have keys to all gates. Licensee
shall deliver to the District all keys required to always provide access to the Premises.
11. Existing Facilities. It is understood and agreed that the District has leases, licenses,
and/or easements with others for all or a portion of the Property. The holders of the
leases, licenses, and/or easements granted by the District have the right to enter on the
Property and maintain their facilities. Licensee will not be compensated for damage
resulting from such maintenance.
12. Maintenance: During the term of this Agreement, Licensee hereby agrees to maintain
Licensee’s improvements and the Licensed Premises in a safe and attractive condition at
its sole cost and expense and as determined by the District in its sole discretion.
Licensee’s maintenance shall include initial and ongoing pruning of vegetation extending
west over the fence along the top of the western bank of San Ramon Creek.
13. Surface Rights Only; Damage. The rights granted under this Agreement are surface
rights only and no excavation is allowed. It is the responsibility of Licensee to contact
property owners and holders of easements, leases, and licenses to determine if any real
property over which Licensee wishes to use a vehicle is able to support the vehicle
without damage to subsurface or surface facilities. If Licensee’s use of real property
pursuant to this Agreement causes damage to that real property, the Property, the
Licensed Premises, or their vegetation, subsurface or surface facilities, Licensee shall
repair the damage and return the affected property to a neat and safe condition
satisfactory to the District and the affected users.
14. Damage. The rights granted herein are surface rights only and no excavation shall be
allowed. It is the responsibility of Licensee to contact easement, lease, and license
holders to determine that the property is able to support any vehicle brought onto it by
Licensee without damage to subsurface or surface facilities. It is understood and
agreed by and between the parties hereto that the Property is subject to sliding,
erosion, subsidence, and flooding, and that Licensee shall be solely responsible for
damages to their parking improvements which result from sliding, erosion, subsidence,
or flooding, and shall repair all damage and return the Property to a neat and safe
condition satisfactory to District and such other users.
15. No Waste. Licensee, its agents, contractors, employees, guests, and invitees shall not
cause any waste, damage, or destruction to the Property. Upon termination or
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expiration of this Agreement, Licensee at its sole cost and expense, shall repair any
such waste, damage or destruction and restore the Property to its original condition,
unless District agrees otherwise in writing.
16. Pollution. Licensee, at its expense, shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations,
and rules with respect to the use of the Property, regardless of when they become or
became effective, including, without limitation, those relating to health, safety, noise,
environmental protection, waste disposal, and water and air quality, and shall furnish
satisfactory evidence of such compliance upon request by the District.
Licensee may not permit hazardous materials to be handled at any time on the
Property. Should any discharge, leakage, spillage, emission or pollution of any type
occur upon or from the Property due to Licensee's use and occupancy of the Property,
Licensee, at its expense, shall clean all the property affected thereby, whether owned or
controlled by the District or any third person, to the satisfaction of the District (insofar
as the property owned or controlled by the District is concerned) and any governmental
body having jurisdiction.
To the extent permitted by law, Licensee shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend
the District and the holders of rights to use the Property (each, an “Indemnitee”)
against all liability, cost, and expense (including, without limitation, any fines, penalties,
judgments, litigation costs, and attorneys' fees) incurred by any Indemnitee as a result
of any discharge, leakage, spillage, emission or pollution, regardless of whether the
liability, cost or expense arises during or after the term of this Agreement, unless such
liability, cost or expense is proximately caused solely by the active negligence of the
District.
Licensee shall pay all amounts due to the District under this section within ten (10)
days after any demand therefor. This Section shall survive and remain enforceable
following the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
17. Hold Harmless. Licensee shall defend, indemnify, save, and keep harmless the
District, its officer, employees, contractors, agents, and representatives (“District
Parties”) from and against all liabilities, judgments, costs, fees, penalties, damages, and
expenses (“Liabilities”) that arise from, are connected to, or are attributable to the
granting of the license, or the the negligence or willful misconduct of Licensee, its
officers, employees, contractors, agents, representatives, invitees, or customers while
occupying or using the Licensed Premises. However, Licensee shall have no obligation
to defend, indemnify, save, and keep harmless the District from any Liabilities that arise
from the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of any District. This Section shall
survive and remain enforceable following the termination or expiration of this
Agreement
18. Insurance. Licensee agrees, at no cost to the District, to obtain and maintain during
term of this Agreement, commercial general liability insurance with a minimum limit
coverage of $1,000,000 for each occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate for all claims or
loses due to bodily injury, including death, or damage to property, including loss of use,
and to name Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation
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District, its officers, agents, and employees as additional insured thereunder.
The coverage must provide for a thirty-day written notice to the District of cancellation
or lapse. Licensee shall provide evidence of the coverage to the District prior to
execution of this Agreement. Any required endorsement shall either be attached to the
Certificate or certified as issued on the Certificate.
Licensee further agrees, at no costs to the District, to obtain and maintain during the
term of this Agreement Automobile Liability Insurance with respect to any vehicles
owned, non-owned, leased or hired by or on behalf of the Licensee with a combined
single limit of not less than $1,000,000 for bodily injury or death to any person and
damages to the property, including the loss of use thereof arising out of each accident
or occurrence and as above to name the Contra Costa County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District, its officers, agents, and employees as additional
insured thereunder.
Licensee further agrees, at no cost to the District, to obtain and maintain during the
term of this Agreement Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance for
all of its employees. Licensee shall require any subcontractor to provide it with
evidence of Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance, all in strict
compliance pursuant to California State Law.
19. Assignment. Licensee may not assign its rights under this Agreement without the
prior written consent of the District, which shall be within District’s sole discretion to
provide.
20. District’s Title. Licensee hereby acknowledges District’s fee title in and to the
Property and agrees never to assail or to resist the District’s title. Licensee agrees that
it has not, and never will, acquire any rights or interest in the Property as a result of
this Agreement, and that Licensee has not, and will not, obtain any right or claim to the
use of the Property beyond that specifically granted in this Agreement. Construction of
any improvements by Licensee on or about the Property does not give rise to an
agreement coupled with an interest. The foregoing does not preclude Licensee from
purchasing the Property under a separate agreement with the District.
21. Notices. Notices under this Agreement must be in writing and will be effective either
when delivered in person or deposited as certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested, or sent by a recognized overnight courier service, and directed to the other
party at its address as stated below, or to such other address as the party may
designate by written notice.
LICENSEE: BG Hay Barn LLC.
Attn: Nir E. Margalit
Manager
454 Las Gallinas Ave #3004,
San Rafael, California 94903
Phone (415) 706-1419
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DISTRICT: Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District
Attn: Real Property Division
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone (925) 313-2000
Fax (925) 646-0288
22. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by and shall be enforced and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to its
choice of law provisions. Any litigation to interpret or enforce this Agreement shall be
filed in a state or federal court in California with jurisdiction over the parties and subject
matter, and where venue is proper.
23. Registration. Within 60 days after the effective date of this Agreement, if not already
registered, Licensee shall register with the California Secretary of State and shall
designate an agent for service of process located in California. Licensee shall provide
notice to the District confirming when registration is complete. If Licensee is already
registered with the Secretary of State, within 10 days after the Effective Date Licensee
shall provide the District proof of registration. During the Term of this Agreement,
Licensee shall maintain its registration with the California Secretary of State and shall
maintain a designated agent for service of process located in California.
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24. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the
parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. No alteration or variation of
this Agreement is valid or binding unless made in writing and signed by both parties.
The parties are signing this Agreement as of the date set forth in the introductory
paragraph.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL BG HAY BARN, LLC.
AND WATER CONSERVATION By BlackGem Real Estate,
DISTRICT LLC, its Member
By ______________________________ By____________________________
Warren Lai , Chief Engineer Nir E. Margalit, Manager
By_________________________
Nicholas Ott, Manager
RECOMMENDED TO THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS FOR APPROVAL:
By ______________________________
Jessica L. Dillingham
Principal Real Property Agent
By ______________________________
Marc-Anthony Guzman
Assistant Real Property Agent
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Notice of Exemption
To:
P.O. Box 3044, Room 113
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
:Contra Costa County
Department of Conservation and
Development
30 Muir Road
Project Title: License Agreement for 37 Alamo Square, Project #: W08372, CP#: 23-09
Project Applicant: Martinez CA 94553, (925) 313-2000
Contact: Laura Cremin, (925) 313-2015, laura.cremin@pw.cccounty.us
Project Location: 37 Alamo Square Drive, Alamo, CA 94507; APN 192-082-004
Lead Agency:
Contact Person:
Department of Conservation and Development, 30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
Syd Sotoodeh (925) 655-2877 syd.sotoodeh@dcd.cccounty.us
Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Project:
Water Conservation District (District) and BG Hay Barn, LLC.
(Agreement) for Licensee to use the District-
parking, outdoor dining, and landscaping purposes. The Licensee has a property adjacent to the District-
property that does not contain sufficient area to operate the business of the rest
District-owned property was operating under a License A
however, the Agreement
parking area, fencing, and paying rent. This Agreement will be effective for a 10-
2025, and March 1 2035, unless otherwise terminated ea
in the Agreement. Additionally, District and Licensee may extend the Agreement for an additional five years.
with their operations described above
permits.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: Contra Costa County
Exempt Status:
Ministerial Project (Sec. 21080[b][1]; 15268) Categorical Exemption (Sec. )
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080[b][3]; 15269[a]) General Rule of Applicability (Sec. 15061[b][3])
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080[b][4]; 15269[b][c]) Other Statutory Exemption (Sec. )
Reasons why project is exempt:
is no possibility that the
environment, pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
Signed by Lead Agency Signed by Applicant
Senior Planner March 4, 2025
Revised 2018
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AFFIDAVIT OF FILING AND POSTING
I declare that on I received and posted this notice as required by California Public
Resources Code Section 21152(c). Said notice will remain posted for 30 days from the filing date.
Applicant Department of Fish and Wildlife Fees Due
Public Works Department De Minimis Finding - $0
Martinez, CA 94553 Conservation and Development - $25
Attn: Laura Cremin
Environmental Services Division
Phone: (925) 313-2015
Total Due:
Receipt #:
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1414 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/19/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a lease amendment
with WC Properties (Edens), to extend the term of the lease for three years, from January 1, 2025,
through December 31, 2027, for approximately 3,000 square feet of retail space located at 150 Alamo
Plaza suites B and C in Alamo, for use by the Sheriff-Coroner, at an initial annual rent of $135,000.
(100% General Fund)
Attachments:1. 150 Alamo Plaza - 4th lease amendment - FINAL
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title:Lease amendment for 150 Alamo Plaza Ste B and C Alamo, for use by Sheriff’s Department
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to execute a lease amendment with WC
Properties (Edens),a South Carolina limited liability company,to extend the term of the lease for three years,
from January 1,2025,through December 31,2027,for approximately 3,000 square feet of retail space located
at 150 Alamo Plaza suites B and C in Alamo,for use by the Sheriff-Coroner,at an initial annual rent of
$135,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% General Fund for all lease expenses
BACKGROUND:
The Sheriff-Coroner has occupied this location since February 1996 as a substation for its patrol activities in the
south-central area of Contra Costa County.Approving a Fourth Amendment to lease will provide for the
continued occupancy for the Sheriff-Coroner at this location to support law enforcement activities and services
to the residents of this area.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Not authorizing a Fourth Amendment to lease for the Sheriff-Coroner’s continued occupancy at 150 Alamo
Plaza,Suites B and C,Alamo,would require the Sheriff-Coroner to either not have a substation in the south-
central area of the county, or to find a new location at an additional expense.
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Fourth Amendment to Lease
150 Alamo Plaza, Suites B and C
Alamo, California
Contra Costa County Sheriff - Coroner
This Fourth Amendment is dated April 15, 2025, and is between WC PROPERTIES
(EDENS), a South Carolina limited liability company (the “Lessor”) and the COUNTY OF
CONTRA COSTA, a political subdivision of the State of California (the “County”).
Recitals
A. The Lessor and the County are parties to a lease dated September 19, 2006, as
amended (the “Lease”), under which the County is leasing approximately 3,000 square
feet of space consisting of Suites B and C in the building commonly known as 150
Alamo Plaza, Alamo, California (the “Premises”).
B. Lessor is the success-in-interest to the prior lessor, DS Properties 17 LP.
C. On December 31, 2024, the parties agreed to extend the Lease on a month-to-
month basis.
D. The parties desire to amend the Lease to extend the term for three years and to
make minor modifications to the terms of the Lease.
The parties therefore agree as follows:
Agreement
1. Paragraph A. 3. Term is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Paragraph A. 3. Term: The term (“Term”) of this Lease begins on October 1,
2006, and ends December 31, 2027. The Country has no renewal options under
this Lease.
2. Paragraph A. 4. Rent is amended by adding the following:
19. Eleven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($11,250) per
month beginning January 2025 and ending December 2025.
20. Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Seven and 00/100 Dollars
($11,587) per month beginning January 2026 through December 2026.
21. Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Five and 00/100 Dollars
($11,935) per month beginning January 2027 through December 2027.
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Rent is payable in advance, without notice or demand, on the tenth (10th) day of
each month during the Term of this Lease. Payments are to be mailed to: WC
Properties (Edens) LLC, P.O. Box 748349, Atlanta, GA 30374, or such other
place as Lessor may designate in writing from time to time.
3. Paragraph A. 8. Notices is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
A.8. Notices: All notices given hereunder are to be in writing and will be deemed
to have been given if personally delivered, sent by a nationally-recognized
overnight courier service, or deposited in the United States mail postage prepaid,
certified or registered, return receipt requested, and addressed to the other party as
follows, or as otherwise designated by written notice hereunder from time to time;
provided, however, that (i) payments are to be sent to the address shown in
Section 2 of this Fourth Amendment, and (ii) evidence of insurance is to be
submitted by the County to the email address set forth in Section 6 of this fourth
amendment:
To Lessor: C T Corporation System
330 N Brand Blvd. Ste 700
Glendale, CA 91203
With a Copy to: WC PROPERTIES (EDENS), LLC
c/o Edens Limited Partnership
Property Number #2701
Attn: Legal Department
1221 Main Street, Suite 1000
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
To County: Contra Costa County
Public Works Department
Attn: Principal Real Property Agent
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
4. Sustainability. As a material inducement for Lessor to enter into this Fourth
Amendment, from and after the effective date of this Fourth Amendment:
(i) County and its contractors will use commercially reasonable efforts to
adhere to reasonable rules, regulations, specifications, and related
programs from time to time implemented by Lessor to assure sustainable
practices are utilized to reduce consumption of natural resources at the
Premises (together, the “Sustainability Practices”). Lessor’s current
Sustainability Practices can be found at https://edens.com/sustainable-
practices-guide/.
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(ii) If the utility company supplying electricity and/ or gas service to the
Premises has an option to select electricity and/ or gas (if applicable) as
carbon neutral, County agrees to select that option, provided (i) such
selection does not increase the County’s costs, or (ii) such selection is
approved by the County’s Board of Supervisors.
5. Holding Over. Any holding over after the Term of this Lease is a tenancy from
month to month and is subject to the terms of this Lease, except that Rent will be
equal to one hundred and ten percent (110%) of the rent due in the last month of
the Term, provided any holding over is not caused in whole or in part by Lessor,
in which case Rent will remain unchanged.
6. Required Evidence of Insurance. The Lease is hereby amended to provide that
evidence of insurance coverage that County is required to provide pursuant to the
Lease is to be sent to the Lessor to the following email address:
edens@getjones.com. The subject line of the email should be Alamo Plaza, and
the email should state that it is for the County of Contra Costa (sheriff’s office),
Unit 560.
7. CASp. This provision is intended to comply with the terms of California Civil
Code Section 1938 which provides that a commercial property owner or Lessor
shall state on every lease form or rental agreement executed on or after July 1,
2013, whether the premises being leased or rented has undergone inspection by a
Certified Access Specialist (“CASp”), and if so, whether the premises has or has
not been determined to meet all applicable construction-related accessibility
standards pursuant to California Civil Code Section 55.53. Pursuant to California
Civil Code Section 1938, Lessor hereby advises County that the Premises has not
undergone an inspection by a CASp, the following language is included in the
Lease as required by Section 1938 (e.) of the California Civil Code: “A Certified
Access Specialist (CASp_ can inspect the subject premises and determine whether
the subject premises comply with all of the applicable construction-related
accessibility standards under state law. Although state law does not require a
CASp inspection of the subject premises, the commercial property owner or
Lessor may not prohibit the County from obtaining a CASp inspection of the
subject premises for the occupancy or potential occupancy of the County, if
requested by the County. The parties shall mutually agree on the arrangements for
the time and manner of the CASp inspection, the payment of the fee for the CASp
inspection, and the cost of making any repairs necessary to correct violations of
construction-related accessibility standards within the premises.” Therefore, and
notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained hereinabove, Lessor and
County agree that (a) County, may at its option and its sole cost and expense,
cause a CASp to inspect the Premises and determine whether the Premises
complies with all of the applicable construction-related accessibility standards
under state law, (b) the parties shall mutually coordinate and reasonably approve
the timing of any such CASp inspection so that Lessor may, at its option, have a
representative present during such inspection, (c) County shall be responsible, at
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its sole cost and expense, for the payment of any fee for a CASp inspection
requested by County and for the cost of making any repairs necessary to correct
violations of construction-related accessibility standards within the Premises, and
(d) if anything done by or for the County in its use or occupancy of the Premises
shall require repairs to the Premises Building or Shopping Center (outside the
Premises) to correct violations of construction-related accessibility standards, then
County shall reimburse Lessor upon demand, as additional rent, for the cost to the
Lessor of performing such repairs.
8. No Default. To the County’s knowledge, as of the effective date of this Fourth
Amendment, (i) Lessor is not in default or breach of any of its obligations under
the Lease, and (ii) County has no claims against Lessor under the Lease or in
connection with the leasing of the Premises.
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9. All other terms of the Lease remain unchanged.
Lessor and County are causing this fourth amendment to be executed as of the
date set forth in the introductory paragraph.
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a WC Properties (Edens), a South
political subdivision of the State of Carolina limited liability company
California
By: Edens Limited Partnership, a
Delaware limited partnership,
its sole member
By: _______________________
Warren Lai By: Edens GP, LLC, a Delaware limited
Director of Public Works liability company, its sole
general partner
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: By: ________________________
Jodie W. McLean, Chief
Executive Officer
By: _______________________
Jessica L. Dillingham
Principal Real Property Agent
By: _______________________
Jessica Castro
Senior Real Property Agent
APPROVED AS TO FORM
THOMAS L. GEIGER, COUNTY COUNSEL
By: _______________________
Kathleen M. Andrus
Deputy County Counsel
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1423 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/24/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the agreement with
the State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to receive $100,000 in state matching
funds for transportation purposes during the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, Countywide.
(100% State Funds)
Attachments:1. State Match Agreement 2024-25
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE State Match Agreement with Caltrans for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to execute the agreement with the State
of California,Department of Transportation (Caltrans)to receive $100,000 in state matching funds for
transportation purposes during the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agreement will authorize the County to receive the amount of $100,000 from the State Matching funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Federal Apportionment State Match Program Agreement No. X25-5928(179) specifies that Caltrans agrees
to pay the County $100,000 from the unobligated balance of its State Matching monies for Fiscal Year
2024/2025. The money must be used for transportation purposes in accordance with Article XIX of the
California State Constitution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve this agreement will eliminate a potential funding source.
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STATE MATCH PROGRAM
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - COUNTY
04 CONTRA COSTA
District County
Agreement No. X25-5928(179)
AMS Adv ID:0425000248
THIS AGREEMENT is made on _________________, by the COUNTY of CONTRA COSTA , a
political subdivision of the State of California (COUNTY), and the State of California, acting by and
through the Department of Transportation (STATE).
WHEREAS Section 182.9 of the Streets and Highways Code requires the allocation of State Matching
funds from the State Highway Account to COUNTY:
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
I. STATE MATCH PROGRAM - Section 182.9
A.As authorized by Section 182.9 of the Streets and Highways Code, STATE agrees to pay to
COUNTY $100,000.00 from the unobligated balance of COUNTY's State Matching funds for Fiscal
Year 2024/2025.
B.COUNTY agrees that before COUNTY uses State Matching funds for any other lawful purpose,
COUNTY shall use such funds to match federally funded transportation projects.
II. COMMON PROVISIONS
A. Subject to the availability of State funds by the State Budget Act, and upon receipt of COUNTY
invoice by STATE, STATE agrees to pay to COUNTY an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 that
equals the State Match funds identified in Section I.A.
B. COUNTY agrees to use all State funds paid hereunder only for transportation purposes that are in
conformance with Article XIX of the California State Constitution.
C. COUNTY agrees to establish a special account within their County Road Fund for the purpose of
depositing all payments received from STATE pursuant to this agreement.
For Caltrans Use Only
I hereby Certify upon my own personal knowledge that budgeted funds are available for this encumbrance
Date $Accounting Officer
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03/06/2025 100,000.00
D. COST PRINCIPLES
1. The COUNTY agrees to comply with, and require all project sponsors to comply with, Office of
Management and Budget Supercircular 2 CFR Part 200, Cost Principles for STATE and LOCAL
government, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to STATE
and LOCAL governments.
2. COUNTY will assure that its fund recipients will be obligated to agree that (a) Contract Cost
Principles and Procedures, 48 CFR, Federal Acquisition Regulations System, Chapter 1, part 31, et
seq., shall be used to determine the allowability of individual project cost items and (b) Those parties
shall comply with Federal Administrative Procedures in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to STATE and LOCAL
governments. Every sub-recipient receiving funds as a contractor or sub-contractor under this
agreement shall comply with federal administrative procedures in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200,
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to STATE and LOCAL
governments.
3. Any fund expenditures for costs for which COUNTY has received payment or credit that are
determined by subsequent audit to be unallowable under Office of Management and Budget
Supercircular, 2 CFR Part 200, are subject to repayment by COUNTY to STATE. Should COUNTY fail
to reimburse funds due STATE within 30 days or demand, or within such other period as may be agreed
in writing between the parties hereto, STATE is authorized to intercept and withhold future payments
due COUNTY from STATE of any third-party source, including, but not limited to, the State Treasurer,
the State Controller and the CTC.
E. THIRD PARTY CONTRACTING
1) COUNTY shall not award a construction contract over $10,000 or other contracts over $25,000
[excluding professional service contracts of the type which are required to be procured in accordance
with Government Code Sections 4525 (d), (e) and (f)] on the basis of a noncompetitive negotiation for
work to be performed using funds without the prior written approval of STATE.
2) Any subcontract or agreement entered into by COUNTY as a result of disbursing funds received
pursuant to this Agreement shall contain all of the fiscal provisions of this Agreement; and shall
mandate that travel and per diem reimbursements and third-party contract reimbursements to
subcontractors will be allowable as project costs only after those costs are incurred and paid for by the
subcontractors.
3) In addition to the above, the preaward requirements of third party contractor/consultants with
COUNTY should be consistent with Local Program Procedures as published by STATE.
F. ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
COUNTY, its contractors and subcontractors shall establish and maintain an accounting system and
records that properly accumulate and segregate fund expenditures by line item. The accounting system
of COUNTY, its contractors and all subcontractors shall conform to Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP), enable the determination of incurred costs at interim points of completion, and
provide support for reimbursement payment vouchers or invoices.
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G. RIGHT TO AUDIT
For the purpose of determining compliance with this Agreement and other matters connected with the
performance of COUNTY'S contracts with third parties, COUNTY, COUNTY's contractors and
subcontractors and STATE shall each maintain and make available for inspection all books, documents,
papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of such contracts,
including, but not limited to, the costs of administering those various contracts. All of the above
referenced parties shall make such materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times
for three years from the date of final payment of funds to COUNTY. STATE, the California State
Auditor, or any duly authorized representative of STATE or the United States Department of
Transportation, shall each have access to any books, records, and documents that are pertinent for
audits, examinations, excerpts, and transactions, and COUNTY shall furnish copies thereof if
requested.
H. TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE
Payments to only COUNTY for travel and subsistence expenses of COUNTY forces and its
subcontractors claimed for reimbursement or applied as local match credit shall not exceed rates
authorized to be paid exempt non-represented State employees under current State Department of
Personnel Administration (DPA) rules. If the rates invoiced are in excess of those authorized DPA
rates, then COUNTY is responsible for the cost difference and any overpayments shall be reimbursed
to STATE on demand.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Department Of Transportation
Office of Project Management Oversight
Division of Local Assistance
Date______________________________
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
By: ______________________________By: _______________________________
Title: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1415 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/31/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with West Coast Electric Service Company, Inc., effective January 31, 2025, to increase
the payment limit by $50,000 to a new payment limit of $2,250,000 and extend the term through
September 30, 2025, for project specific electrical services at two County sites and facilities,
Countywide. (100% General Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title:Amendment No.4 with West Coast Electric Service Company,Inc.,a California Corporation,
Countywide.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to execute a contract amendment with
West Coast Electric Service Company,Inc.,effective January 31,2025,to increase the payment limit by
$50,000 to a new payment limit of $2,250,000 and extend the term through September 30,2025,for project
specific electrical services at two County sites and facilities, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Facilities Maintenance Budget. (100% General Fund)
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department,Facilities Services Division is responsible for the electrical maintenance and
repair of all County buildings and facilities.West Coast Electric Service Company,Inc.provides general
electrical,main switchgear testing,infrared testing,maintenance,and the installation of electrical vehicle
charging stations.
Government Code Section 25358 authorizes the County to contract for maintenance and upkeep of County
facilities.A formal bid was conducted in 2018,and a contract was awarded to West Coast Electric Service
Company,Inc.The original contract term was February 1,2019 through January 31,2022 with a total payment
limit of $2,000,000.
The Board of Supervisors approved Amendment No.1 on November 16,2021 for a one-year term extension,
through January 31,2023.Amendment No.2,effective January 10,2023,extended the term an additional year
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through January 31,2023.Amendment No.2,effective January 10,2023,extended the term an additional year
through January 31,2024.Amendment No.3,effective January 16,2024,extended the term through January
31, 2025, and added $200,000 to the total payment limit.
Facilities Services has two ongoing projects with West Coast Electric Service Company,Inc.that are expected
to be completed by September 30,2025.For this reason,Facilities Services Division is requesting Amendment
No.4 to be approved,consisting of an 8-month extension through September 30,2025 to complete two
projects:Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)at 2311 Loveridge Rd Project and EV Chargers at 2471 Waterbird
Way Project. This amendment will also add $50,000, resulting in a new total payment limit of $2,250,000.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If Amendment No. 4 is not approved, Contra Costa County will not be able to complete the two
in-progress electrical projects with West Coast Electric Service Company, Inc.
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Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/31/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Fehr & Peers, effective April 15, 2025, to increase the payment limit by $150,000 to
a new payment limit of $400,000, and extend the term through September 19, 2026, for on-call
transportation engineering services, Countywide. (100% Various Funds)
Attachments:1. Amendment No. 2 to Consulting Svc. Agreement
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Amend Consulting Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers, Countywide.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to execute a contract amendment with
Fehr &Peers,effective April 15,2025,to increase the payment limit by $150,000 to a new payment limit of
$400,000,and extend the term through September 19,2026,for on-call transportation engineering services,
Countywide. (Project Numbers Various) (All Districts)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Work performed under this on-call contract will be funded by developer fees, local road funds, awarded grant
funds, and various other funds.
BACKGROUND:
On September 20,2022,the Board of Supervisors approved an on-call Consulting Services Agreement with
Fehr & Peers in the amount of $250,000.
On October 1,2023,the Public Works Director approved Amendment #1 to revise contact information and
billing rates.
The Public Works Department is involved in various projects in the County that require transportation
engineering services for road projects.Fehr &Peers was selected as one of five firms to provide transportation
engineering services on an “on-call”basis to augment Public Works staff when internal forces or expertise are
unavailable.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Public Works Department will not be able to obtain timely on-call transportation engineering services,
resulting in delays in design and planning for various Public Works projects requiring transportation
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resulting in delays in design and planning for various Public Works projects requiring transportation
engineering services.
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Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:3/31/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute individual contract
amendments with TJKM, Wood Rodgers, Inc., and Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc.,
effective April 15, 2025, to increase the payment limit by $150,000 to a new payment limit of
$400,000, and extend the term through September 19, 2026 for each contract, for on-call
transportation engineering services, Countywide. (100% Various Funds)
Attachments:1. TJKM Transportation-Amendment No. 1, 2. Wood Rodgers, Inc.-Amendment No. 1, 3. W-Trans-
Amendment No. 1
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 2 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title:Amend Consulting Services Agreements with TJKM dba TJKM Transportation Consultants,
Wood Rodgers, Inc., and Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. dba W-Trans, Countywide.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to execute individual contract
amendments with TJKM dba TJKM Transportation Consultants (TJKM),Wood Rodgers,Inc.,and Whitlock &
Weinberger Transportation,Inc.dba W-Trans (W-Trans),effective April 15,2025,to increase the payment limit
by $150,000 to a new payment limit of $400,000,and extend the term through September 19,2026 for each
contract, for on-call transportation engineering services, Countywide. (Project Numbers Various) (All Districts)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Work performed under these on-call contracts will be funded by developer fees,local road funds,awarded grant
funds, and various other funds. (100% Various Funds)
BACKGROUND:
On September 20,2022,the Board of Supervisors approved on-call Consulting Services Agreements with
TJKM, Wood Rodgers, Inc., and W-Trans in the amount of $250,000 for each agreement.
The Public Works Department is involved in various projects in the County that require transportation
engineering services for road projects.TJKM,Wood Rodgers,Inc.,and W-Trans were selected as three of five
firms to provide transportation engineering services on an “on-call”basis to augment Public Works staff when
internal forces or expertise are unavailable.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Public Works Department will not be able to obtain timely on-call transportation engineering services,
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The Public Works Department will not be able to obtain timely on-call transportation engineering services,
resulting in delays in design and planning for various Public Works projects requiring transportation
engineering services.
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File #: Version:125-1418 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/1/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Zero Foodprint, effective April 15, 2025, to increase the payment amount by
$300,000, to a new payment limit of $495,000, and extend the term through October 31, 2027, for
compost broker project services, Countywide. (100% General Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title:Contract Amendment with Zero Foodprint
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to execute a contract amendment with
Zero Foodprint,effective April 15,2025,to increase the payment amount by $300,000 to a new payment limit
of $495,000 and extend the term through October 31, 2027, for compost broker project services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project is funded by 100% General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department is responsible for compliance with Senate Bill 1383 regulations regarding
recovered organic waste product procurement requirements,as described in the California Code of Regulations
Title 14,Division 7,Chapter 12,Article 12 -Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste Products (14 CCR
18993.1 et seq.).Zero Foodprint,a California nonprofit corporation for public benefit,provides compost and
mulch procurement and transportation coordination services for the purposes of facilitating compliance with SB
1383.For that reason,the Public Works Department selected Zero Foodprint to perform compost broker
services.Zero Foodprint helped Contra Costa County procure SB183 compliant compost to meet 2023 and
2024 targets as determined by CalRecycle.Public Works has found that Zero Foodprint is an efficient and cost-
effective way to comply with SB 1383 regulations and recommends continued use of Zero Foodprint to procure
compost as required through 2027.
Government Code Section 31000 authorizes the County to contract for services including the type of compost
broker services that Zero Foodprint provides.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without the approval of the Board of Supervisors,the Public Works Department will be unable to obtain
compost broker services from Zero Foodprint to comply with SB 1383.
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File created:In control:3/18/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian or designee to execute a library lease and service
agreement with the City of El Cerrito to permit the County’s operation of the library, located at 6510
Stockton Avenue in El Cerrito. (No fiscal impact.)
Attachments:1. El Cerrito_Library Lease and Service Agreement_2025
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title:Library Lease and Service Agreement with the City of El Cerrito
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
AUTHORIZE the County Librarian,or designee,to execute a Library Lease and Service Agreement between
the County and the City of El Cerrito for the operation of the El Cerrito Library located at 6510 Stockton
Avenue in El Cerrito.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact. The proposed changes to the operations plan reflect existing practices.
BACKGROUND:
The County and the City of El Cerrito do not have a current agreement in place for the County to provide
library services from the City owned library building.The County and the City are entering into the new
standard form Library Lease and Service Agreement.The County’s standard Form Library Lease and Service
Agreement was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2010 and amended in 2020.
Under the terms of the new Library Lease and Service Agreement with the City of El Cerrito,the County will
perform library services and related activities at the library and the City will pay for and provide all
maintenance,utilities,and janitorial services to the library.This agreement auto renews every July 1st.No rent
is due or payable by the County.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve the Library Lease and Service Agreement with the City of El Cerrito may reduce library
services in the City of El Cerrito.
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LIBRARY LEASE
and
SERVICE AGREEMENT
Between
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
and
THE CITY OF El CERRITO
April 1, 2025
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LIBRARY LEASE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA AND THE CITY OF EL CERRITO
1. DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................... 3
2. LEASE OF LIBRARY .............................................................................................. 4
3. CONSIDERATION ................................................................................................... 4
4. TERM ........................................................................................................................ 4
A. Automatic Renewal .......................................................................................... 4
B. Termination ...................................................................................................... 5
5. USE ............................................................................................................................ 5
A. County’s Use of Library ................................................................................... 5
B. City’s Use of Library ....................................................................................... 5
C. County’s Use of Meeting Rooms ..................................................................... 5
D. County’s Use of Parking Lot ............................................................................ 5
6. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ........................................................................... 5
A. Exterior ............................................................................................................. 5
B. Interior .............................................................................................................. 5
C. Fixtures and Furnishings .................................................................................. 6
D. Custodial Services ............................................................................................ 6
7. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS .................................................................................. 6
8. ALTERATIONS; FIXTURES; SIGNS ..................................................................... 6
9. OPERATIONS: HOURS; COSTS ............................................................................ 6
A. Initial Period ..................................................................................................... 6
B. Annual Modifications ....................................................................................... 6
D. Invoices; Payment ............................................................................................ 7
10. OPERATIONS: COST OF UTILITIES. .................................................................. 7
11. OPERATIONS: TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT; COSTS. ........................... 7
A. Components ...................................................................................................... 7
B. Voice Communication System ......................................................................... 7
C. Data Communication System. .......................................................................... 7
D. Miscellaneous Equipment ................................................................................ 8
12. OWNERSHIP OF CONTENTS ................................................................................ 8
A. County .............................................................................................................. 8
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B. City ................................................................................................................... 9
C. Replacement of FF&E. ..................................................................................... 9
D. Public Art ......................................................................................................... 9
13. INSURANCE ............................................................................................................. 9
A. Liability Insurance ........................................................................................... 9
B. Property Insurance ........................................................................................... 9
C. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability .......................................... 10
14. INDEMNIFICATION.............................................................................................. 10
15. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ................................................................................... 10
16. DEFAULT ............................................................................................................... 11
A. By County ...................................................................................................... 11
B. By City ........................................................................................................... 11
17. REMEDIES.............................................................................................................. 11
A. By County ...................................................................................................... 11
B. By City ........................................................................................................... 11
18. MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................................................ 11
A. Use of Volunteers ........................................................................................... 11
B. Assignment and Sublease ............................................................................... 12
C. Quiet Enjoyment ............................................................................................ 12
D. Waste .............................................................................................................. 12
E. Surrender of Premises .................................................................................... 12
F. Holding Over .................................................................................................. 12
G. Notices ............................................................................................................ 12
H. Time is of the Essence .................................................................................... 13
I. Governing Law ............................................................................................... 13
J. Severability .................................................................................................... 13
K. Entire Agreement; Construction; Modification ............................................. 14
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Form of Lease Supplement
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LIBRARY LEASE
And
SERVICE AGREEMENT
This lease and service agreement (“Lease”) is dated July 1, 2023 (the “Effective
Date”), and is between the City of El Cerrito, California, a municipal corporation (the “City”),
and the County of Contra Costa, a political subdivision of the State of California (the “County”).
Recitals
A. The City owns that certain property located at 6510 Stockton Avenue in El Cerrito,
California (the “Property”).
B. The Property has been improved with a building (the “Building”), a parking lot, and
landscaping. The entire Building is used to provide Library Services, as defined below, and
is the “Library” or the “Premises”.
C. The City and the County agree that the presence of a public library in a community
enhances the quality of life in that community. The City and the County therefore desire to
work cooperatively to permit the County to operate the Library as a public library. Toward
this end, the City desires to lease the Library to the County and the County desires to lease
the Library from the City on the terms set forth herein.
The parties therefore agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. DEFINITIONS. The following terms have the following meanings:
“Actual Hours” means the number of hours of Library Services that the County will
provide each week in a Fiscal year at the Library and is the sum of Base Hours and Extra Hours.
“Base Hours” means the number of hours of Library Services that the County will provide
each week in a Fiscal Year to all County-operated libraries. The County is responsible for the cost
of providing Library Services during Base Hours.
“Community Library Manager” means the person designated as the on-site manager by
the Librarian.
“Components” means computers, charging stations (e.g., laptop kiosks), mobile devices,
printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards, and related equipment and software used in the Library
by the public and staff.
“Data Communication Equipment” means routers, switches, servers, uninterrupted
power supply (UPS) and wireless access points.
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“Data Communication Services” means broadband and wireless access.
“Extra Hours” means the number of hours of Library Services that the City elects to obtain
from the County each week at the Library that are in excess of Base Hours. The City is responsible
for the cost of Extra Hours.
“Fiscal Year” means a twelve-month period beginning July 1.
“Lease Supplement” means a supplement to this Lease in substantially the form of Exhibit
A – Form of Lease Supplement.
“Librarian” means the person designated by the County as the County Librarian.
“Library Services” includes lending books and other media to the public, offering
programs to the public, and providing collection management and technical services in the course
of operating a library. Except as otherwise provided herein, Library Services does not include
maintenance of the Building.
“Meeting Rooms” are rooms in the Library that are used for meetings and/or events.
Meeting Rooms may be used for library and other City business; and may be reserved by
community groups in accordance with City guidelines.
“Specialized Equipment” means equipment that supports library operations that is not
otherwise defined in this Lease, including, but not limited to, book security gates, self-check
machines, remote lockers, self-service library access system (e.g., Open+) and any automated
material handling equipment used at the Library.
2. LEASE OF LIBRARY. The City hereby leases to the County and the County hereby
leases from the City, the Library.
3. CONSIDERATION. In exchange for the use of the Library, the County shall perform
Library Services and related activities at the Library during the Term of this Lease. No rent is due
or payable from the County to the City during the Term of this Lease.
4. TERM. The “Initial Term” of this Lease begins on April 1, 2025, and ends on June 30,
2026.
A. Automatic Renewal. The Lease will automatically renew on a yearly basis unless
written notice is given by either party of their intent to terminate the Lease at least one year in
advance in accordance with Section 5.B., Termination, below. Each annual renewal period is a
“Renewal Term.” Each Renewal Term will automatically commence on the day following the
last day of the prior Term. Upon commencement of a Renewal Term, the “Term” of this Lease
will be deemed to mean the Initial Term and each Renewal Term.
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B. Termination. Either party may terminate this Lease at any time by giving the other party
written notice at least one year prior to the proposed termination date. In the event of termination,
the County shall leave the Premises and all City Materials, as defined in Section 11.B below, in
good working order, and shall remove only County Materials, as defined in Section 11.A below.
5. USE.
A. County’s Use of Library. The County may use the Library for the purpose of providing
Library Services for the public and related activities.
B. City’s Use of Library. The City may use the Library (including Meeting Rooms) during
and outside the Library’s normal operating hours, so long as such use does not interfere directly
with normal community library functions. The City is entirely responsible for any use of the
Library that it schedules and shall hold harmless and indemnify the County, its officers, agents and
employees for such use as provided for in Section 13, Indemnification. The City shall establish
use guidelines for the use of Meeting Rooms, schedule use of the Meeting Rooms, and collect and
retain any fees.
Any use of the Library scheduled by the City is subject to the City’s guidelines and the
City’s rules and regulations. The City may not close the Library during its normal operating hours
without the prior written consent of the Librarian.
C. County’s Use of Meeting Rooms. City and County Library staff will work
cooperatively to schedule use of the Meeting Rooms. Library programs are to be given priority use
of Meeting Rooms during library hours of operation, provided that a Library program may not
displace a previously scheduled use of a Meeting Room. At no time will the County be charged
for use of Meeting Rooms for Library programs.
D. County’s Use of Parking Lot. City may designate Library staff parking areas.
Alternately, Library staff may park within designated library parking areas subject to the same
provisions or restrictions that apply to the general public.
6. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. The City shall provide the maintenance and repairs
described below in order to keep and maintain the Building in good order, condition, and repair.
Maintenance and repairs are to be carried out in a manner that is at least consistent with the caliber
of maintenance and repairs applied by the City to other City facilities, or as mutually agreed by
the City and the County. City responsibilities for maintenance and repair include:
A. Exterior. All exterior building maintenance including but not limited to the roof,
landscaping, hardscape, grounds, pest control, lighting and parking.
B. Interior. All interior building maintenance including but not limited to mechanical and
electrical systems, including gas, electrical, water, plumbing, elevators, voice and data
communication systems infrastructure, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC) systems,
pest control, and all interior lighting systems, including the replacement of all fixtures and bulbs.
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C. Fixtures and Furnishings. Maintenance and replacement of Building fixtures and
furnishings including shelving, lighting, furniture, carpeting, window treatments, and appliances.
D. Custodial Services. City shall notify the Community Library Manager prior to selecting
a contractor to provide custodial services. Alternately, City may provide such service using City
staff.
7. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. If the City and County agree that capital improvements
to the Building or the Property are necessary (such improvements, “Capital Improvements”),
then (i) the City shall provide the Capital Improvements at its sole cost and expense, and (ii) the
City shall coordinate the schedule associated with the construction of all Capital Improvements
with the Librarian.
8. ALTERATIONS; FIXTURES; SIGNS. The County may make any lawful and proper
minor alterations to the Library and may attach fixtures and signs in or upon the Property with the
City’s prior written approval. The County is responsible for the cost of such alterations and
attachments. All alterations and attachments must comply with existing code requirements.
9. OPERATIONS: HOURS; COSTS.
A. Initial Period. For the Initial Term (i) the number of Base Hours the County will
provide, (ii) the number of Extra Hours the City elects to obtain from the County, (iii) the resulting
number of Actual Hours, and (iii) the cost to the City of the Extra Hours (such cost, the “City’s
Obligation”) are set forth in Lease Supplement No. 1, which supplement is substantially in the
form of Exhibit A.
B. Annual Modifications. For each Renewal Term, the Librarian will provide a Lease
Supplement to the City in substantially the form of Exhibit A by March 31 of each year. The Lease
Supplement will set forth (i) the number of Base Hours the County will provide in the upcoming
Fiscal Year, (ii) the number of Extra Hours of Library Services the County anticipates that the City
will elect to obtain from the County at the Library in the upcoming Fiscal Year (in the absence of
more current information from the City, the County will assume the number of Extra Hours in the
upcoming Fiscal Year will be equal to the number of Extra Hours then in effect), (iii) the resulting
number of Actual Hours during which Library Services will be conducted at the Library in the
upcoming Fiscal Year, and (iv) the cost of the City’s Obligation.
C. City Election: Extra Hours. Within 60 days of receiving the Lease Supplement, the
City shall notify the Librarian in writing if it intends to modify the number of Extra Hours at the
Library in the upcoming Fiscal Year. Such modification may be based on fiscal or other
considerations identified by the City.
1. Change in Extra Hours from Prior Fiscal Year. If the County receives a notice
modifying the number of Extra Hours desired in the upcoming Fiscal Year within the time allotted,
the parties shall use good faith efforts to finalize a revised Lease Supplement for the upcoming
Fiscal Year before the July 1 start of that Fiscal Year. If the City fails to make a final determination
regarding the number of Extra Hours before the start of the upcoming Fiscal Year, the Lease
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Supplement issued by the Librarian for the upcoming Fiscal Year will be effective until the City
makes its final determination and a revised Lease Supplement for that Fiscal Year is executed.
The final, revised, Lease Supplement will be effective upon its execution by the County and the
City.
2. No Change in Extra Hours from Prior Fiscal Year. If the County does not
receive a notice modifying the number of Extra Hours desired in the upcoming Fiscal Year within
the time allotted, the County and the City shall each execute the original Lease Supplement issued
by the Librarian for the upcoming Fiscal Year, which Lease Supplement will become effective on
July 1 of the Fiscal Year to which it applies.
D. Invoices; Payment. The County will invoice the City quarterly for the cost of Extra
Hours incurred in the prior quarter. The City shall pay the County the amount due to the County
within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice. In no event is the City obligated to pay an amount
greater than the amount identified as the City’s Obligation in the Lease Supplement in effect for
that Fiscal Year.
10. OPERATIONS: COST OF UTILITIES. The City shall pay for all utilities provided to
the Premises, including gas, electricity, voice communication services, water, sewer, fire alarm,
intrusion alarm, garbage, and recycling.
11. OPERATIONS: TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT; COSTS. The County and the
City shall share responsibility for providing and maintaining technological equipment and services
as follows:
A. Components. The County shall provide technology support at the Library, including
determining the quantity, type, configuration, and location of all Components used in the Library.
The County shall acquire Components for use in the Library and maintain them in good working
order. The County is responsible for the cost of obtaining and maintaining Components in the
Library.
B. Voice Communication System. The City, at its expense, shall acquire and provide voice
communication equipment and on-going voice services to the Library.
C. Data Communication System. The County shall acquire and configure the Data
Communication Equipment and select Data Communication Services for the Library to create the
Library’s data communication system. The City is responsible for the actual cost of obtaining and
maintaining the Data Communication Equipment. To ensure the City is able to properly budget
for the cost of the Data Communication Equipment, prior to placing an order for Data
Communication Equipment, (i) the County will provide a written estimate of the cost of the Data
Communication Equipment to the City, and (ii) must receive the City’s written consent to the
acquisition. At the parties’ discretion, such writings may be in the form of emails. The City
acknowledges that it is responsible for the actual cost of the Data Communication Equipment, even
if it varies from the estimate through no fault of the County’s.
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1. Connection. The County will connect the Library’s data communication system
to the County Library wireless network. It is expressly understood and agreed that such wireless
network is for the exclusive use of the County in providing Library Services. The City shall provide
CAT5 or better Ethernet cabling throughout the Library and replace or upgrade as needed.
2. Monthly Cost. The County is responsible for the cost of the monthly usage fee
for Data Communication Services.
D. Miscellaneous Equipment.
1. Specialized Equipment. The County shall acquire any Specialized Equipment
used in the Library. The City is responsible for the actual cost of obtaining and maintaining any
Specialized Equipment. To ensure the City is able to properly budget for the cost of any
Specialized Equipment, prior to placing an order for Specialized Equipment, (i) the County will
provide a written estimate of the cost of the Specialized Equipment to the City, and (ii) must
receive the City’s written consent to the acquisition. At the parties’ discretion, such writings may
be in the form of emails. The City acknowledges that it is responsible for the actual cost of the
Specialized Equipment, even if it varies from the estimate through no fault of the County’s.
2. Copiers. The County shall provide, at its sole cost and expense, one or more
copy machines for use by library staff at the Library. The County may provide, at its sole cost and
expense, one or more copy machines for use by the public at the Library. The County shall also
obtain, at its sole cost and expense, a maintenance contract for each such copy machine. Any
revenue collected for the use of copy machines will be retained by the County.
3. Audio Visual Equipment. Should the City elect to procure any audio-visual
equipment for use, either by the City or County, at the Library, the City shall provide such
equipment, at its sole cost and expense. The City shall also maintain, at its sole cost and expense,
any audio-visual equipment it procures. All such audio-visual equipment will be City Materials,
as defined in Section 13(B) of this Lease.
E. Obsolescence Avoidance. The City and County are both responsible and shall work
together in good faith to ensure that all equipment and technology services at the Library, including
the voice communication system, the data communication System, Data Communication Services,
and Specialized Equipment, and excluding copiers and Components, are adequate for the Library’s
needs and that costs that are the responsibility of the City are within the City’s fiscal parameters
and approved by the City in advance.
12. OWNERSHIP OF CONTENTS.
A. County. All books, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and materials purchased by the
County, or foundations or private or public fundraising efforts on behalf of the County, are owned
by the County. Together, these books, materials, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment are the
“County Materials.”
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B. City. All books, furnishings, fixtures, equipment and materials purchased by the City,
or foundations or private or public fundraising efforts on behalf of the City, are owned by the City.
Together, these books, materials, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment are the “City Materials.”
City Materials will be identified in the County’s Integrated Library System.
C. Replacement of FF&E. From time to time, City and County will jointly determine if
City-owned furnishings, fixtures and equipment need repair or replacement, or, if applicable, a
schedule for replacing City-owned furnishings, fixtures and equipment. The City shall carry out,
and bear the cost of, such repair or replacement as soon as is practically and fiscally possible.
D. Public Art. The City is responsible for the selection, cost, maintenance, installation,
and removal of, and any liability for, all interior and exterior public art displayed at the Library.
13. INSURANCE
A. Liability Insurance
1. County. Throughout the Term, the County shall maintain in full force and effect,
at its sole expense, either (i) comprehensive general liability insurance in commercially reasonable
amounts, but in no event in an amount less than $3,000,000 per occurrence, protecting and insuring
against claims for bodily injury, death, property damage, and personal injury occurring within or
resulting from use of the Property, or (ii) a general self-insurance program covering bodily injury,
death, property damage, and personal injury occurring within or resulting from use of the Property.
Any policy of insurance obtained by the County must (i) name the City, its officers, agents, and
employees, as additional insureds, (ii) be endorsed to provide that the insurance is primary to and
non-contributory to insurance carried by the City with respect to liability imposed on the County
under this agreement, and (iii) contain a severability of interest clause.
2. City. Throughout the Term, the City shall maintain in full force and effect, at its
sole expense, either (i) comprehensive general liability insurance in commercially reasonable
amounts, but in no event in an amount less than $3,000,000 per occurrence, protecting and insuring
against claims for bodily injury, death, property damage, and personal injury occurring within or
resulting from use of the Property, or (ii) a general self-insurance program covering bodily injury,
death, property damage, and personal injury occurring within or resulting from use of the Property.
Any policy of insurance obtained by the City must (i) name the County, its officers, agents, and
employees, as additional insureds thereunder, (ii) be endorsed to provide that the insurance is
primary to and non-contributory to insurance carried by the County with respect to liability
imposed on the City under this agreement, and (iii) contain a severability of interest clause.
B. Property Insurance.
1. County. Throughout the Term, the County shall maintain in full force and effect,
at its sole expense, fire insurance and a standard “all risk” policy covering the County-owned
property within the Library, and any other personal property owned by the County located at the
Property. Such coverage must (i) contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of the
City, and (ii) cover loss or damage to the County-owned property in the amount of the full
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replacement value. Covered perils are to include fire, all risk, vandalism, malicious mischief, and
sprinkler leakage.
2. City. Throughout the Term, the City shall maintain in full force and effect, at its
sole expense, fire insurance and a standard “all risk” policy covering all structures and
improvements at the Property and any personal property owned by the City located at the Property.
Such coverage must contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of the County. Covered
perils are to include fire, all risk, vandalism, malicious mischief and sprinkler leakage.
C. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability. Both parties shall maintain in full
force and effect Workers Compensation Insurance or self-insurance, and Employers Liability
Insurance or self-insurance with limits that conform to legal requirements.
14. INDEMNIFICATION
A. By County. County shall indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from the
County’s share of any and all claims, costs and liability for any damage, injury or death of or to
any person or the property of any person, including attorneys’ fees, caused by the willful
misconduct or the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of the County, its officers, agents or
employees in using the Property pursuant to this Lease, except to the extent caused or contributed
to by (i) the structural, mechanical, or other failure of buildings owned or maintained by the City,
(ii) the design of the Library, (iii) City-owned fixtures in the Library, and/or (iv) the negligent acts,
errors, or omissions of the City, its officers, agents or employees.
B. By City. The City shall indemnify, defend and hold the County harmless from City’s
share of any and all claims, costs and liability for any damage, injury or death of or to any person
or the property of any person, including attorneys’ fees, caused by the willful misconduct or the
negligent acts, errors or omissions of the City, its officers, agents or employees with respect to the
Property, or the City’s performance under this Lease, the City’s use of the Property, the structural,
mechanical or other failure of buildings owned or maintained by the City, the design of the Library,
or City-owned fixtures in the Library, except to the extent caused or contributed to by the negligent
acts, errors, or omissions of the County, its officers, agents, or employees. The City is responsible
for all claims that result from the design of the Library and from City-owned fixtures in the Library,
except for any claims resulting from a change in the design of the Library that is requested by the
County and approved by the Board of Supervisors after the date of this Lease.
15. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. The City warrants to the County that the City does not have
any knowledge of the presence of Hazardous Material (as defined below) or contamination of the
Building or Property in violation of environmental laws. The City shall defend, save, protect and
hold the County harmless from any loss arising out of the presence of any Hazardous Material on
the Property that was not brought to the Property by or at the request of the County, its agents,
contractors, invitees or employees. The City acknowledges and agrees that the County has no
obligation to clean up or remediate, or contribute to the cost of clean-up or remediation, of any
Hazardous Material unless such Hazardous Material is released, discharged or spilled on or about
the Property by the County or by any of County’s agents, employees, contractors, invitees or other
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representatives. The obligations of this Section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination
of this Lease.
“Hazardous Material” means any substance, material or waste, including lead based
paint, asbestos and petroleum (including crude oil or any fraction thereof), that is or becomes
designated as a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, hazardous material, toxic substance, or
toxic material under any federal, state or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
16. DEFAULT. The occurrence of any of the following events is a default (“Default”) under
this Lease:
A. By County. If the County fails to operate the Library as a public library and such failure
continues for thirty (30) days after receipt of a written notice of failure from the City to the
Librarian with a copy to the County Administrator; provided, however, that the County will have
additional time, up to an additional one hundred twenty (120) days, if its failure is due to
circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, failure of the County’s
Board of Supervisors to adopt a budget, work stoppages, and acts of God.
B. By City. The City’s failure to perform any of its obligations under this Lease if such
failure is not remedied within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written notice of failure from the
County to the City specifying the nature of the breach in reasonably sufficient detail; provided,
however, if such breach cannot reasonably be remedied within such thirty (30) day period, then a
Default will not be deemed to occur until the occurrence of the City’s failure to perform within the
period of time that may be reasonably required to remedy the breach, up to an aggregate of one
hundred twenty (120) days, provided the City commences curing such breach within thirty (30)
days after receipt of the notice of the breach and thereafter diligently proceeds to cure such breach.
17. REMEDIES
A. By County. Upon the occurrence of a Default by the City, the County may (i) terminate
this Lease and quit the Premises, or (ii) suspend operation of Library Services until the default is
cured.
B. By City. Upon the occurrence of a Default by the County, the City may, after giving
the County written notice of the Default, and in accordance with due process of law, reenter and
repossess the Premises and remove all persons and property from the Premises.
18. MISCELLANEOUS.
A. Use of Volunteers. Volunteers are vital and welcome in enhancing the level of service
offered in providing Library Services. The City’s Volunteer Coordinator shall work with the
County’s library volunteer coordinator to recruit and schedule volunteers to assist with community
library operation. Volunteers will be utilized to perform services as mutually agreed upon by the
County and the City.
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B. Assignment and Sublease. The County does not have the right to assign this Lease or
sublease the Premises or any part thereof at any time during the Term.
C. Quiet Enjoyment. Provided the County is following the material terms of this Lease,
the City shall warrant and defend the County in its quiet enjoyment and possession of the Premises
during the Term.
D. Waste. The County shall not commit, or suffer to be committed, any waste upon the
Premises.
E. Surrender of Premises. On the last day of the Term, or earlier termination of this Lease,
the County shall peaceably and quietly leave and surrender the Library to the City, in good
condition, ordinary wear and tear, and damage by casualty, condemnation, acts of God, and the
City’s failure to make repairs required of the City excepted. Upon termination of this Lease, the
County shall remove the County Materials from the Premises within one hundred eighty (180)
days, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the City.
F. Holding Over. Any holding over after the Term of this Lease is a tenancy from month
to month and is subject to the terms of this Lease.
G. Notices. Any notice required or permitted under this Lease must be in writing and sent
by overnight delivery service or registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and directed as
follows:
To City: City of El Cerrito
City Manager
10890 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Phone: (510) 215-4300
To County: County Librarian
Contra Costa County
777 Arnold Drive, Suite 210,
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 608-7700
With a copy to: Real Estate Manager
Contra Costa County
Public Works Department
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 313-2000
Either party may at any time designate in writing a substitute address for that set forth
above, and thereafter notices are to be directed to such substituted address. If sent in accordance
with this Section, all written notices will be deemed effective (i) the next business day, if sent by
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overnight courier, and (ii) three days after being deposited in the United States Postal system, if
sent by registered or certified mail.
H. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in fulfilling all terms and conditions of
this Lease.
I. Governing Law. The laws of the State of California govern all matters arising out of
this Lease.
J. Severability. In the event that any provision herein contained is held to be invalid or
unenforceable in any respect, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this
Lease will not in any way be affected or impaired.
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K. Entire Agreement; Construction; Modification. Neither party has relied on any promise
or representation not contained in this Lease. All previous conversations, negotiations, and
understandings are of no further force or effect.
This Lease is not to be construed as if it has been prepared by one of the parties, but rather
as if both parties have prepared it. This Lease may be modified only by a writing signed by both
parties.
The parties are executing this Lease as of the date set forth in the introductory paragraph.
COUNTY CITY
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a CITY OF EL CERRITO, a
political subdivision of the State of municipal corporation of the State of
California California
By: _______________________ By: _______________________
Alison McKee Karen Pinkos
County Librarian City Manager
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By By: _______________________
Warren Lai Sky Woodruff
Public Works Director City Attorney
By
Jessica L. Dillingham
Principal Real Property Agent
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THOMAS L. GEIGER, COUNTY COUNSEL
By: _______________________
Kathleen M. Andrus
Deputy County Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
Form of Lease Supplement
SUPPLEMENT No. [ ]
This Lease Supplement No. [ ] is dated ___________ and supplements the Lease
dated ______________ (the “Lease”) between the City of _________________, a
municipal corporation of the State of California (the “City”), and the County of Contra
Costa, a political subdivision of the State of California (the “County”).
Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms have the meanings given to such
terms in the Lease.
1. The number of Base Hours to be provided by the County in the Fiscal Year
beginning July 1, 20__, is __.
2. The number of Extra Hours to be provided in the Fiscal Year beginning July 1,
20__ is __.
3. The number of Actual Hours to be provided in the Fiscal Year beginning July 1,
20__ is __.
4. The City’s Obligation for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 20__ is $______.
5. This Lease Supplement No. [ ] is effective in accordance with the terms of the
Lease.
COUNTY CITY
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, a CITY OF ___________________, a
political subdivision of the State of municipal corporation of the State of
California California
By: _______________________ By: _______________________
Name Name
County Librarian City Manager
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1420 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/3/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:DENY claims filed by Jesus Cambero (2); Angela Cotton; Sergio Ginocchio; Brent Manley; Jasmine
Morris-Hughes; Jose Ochoa-Gonzalez; Theresa Searles; Candice Shaw; Ashanti Smith; and Paul
Welches.
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Monica Nino, County Administrator
Report Title:Claims
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
DENY claims filed by Jesus Cambero (2); Angela Cotton; Sergio Ginocchio; Brent Manley; Jasmine Morris-
Hughes; Jose Ochoa-Gonzalez; Theresa Searles; Candice Shaw; Ashanti Smith; and Paul Welches.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Jesus Cambero (2): Personal injury claim related to vehicle accident in the amount of $10,000,000.
Angela Cotton: Employment claim related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in an amount to
exceed $25,000.
Sergio Ginocchio: Property claim for damage to vehicle in the amount of $6,975.78.
Brent Manley: Property claim for damage to vehicle in the amount of $10,149.67.
Jasmine Morris-Hughes: Personal injury claim related to bus accident in the amount of $5,000,000.
Jose Ochoa-Gonzalez: Civil rights claim related to excessive force in an amount to exceed $25,000.
Theresa Searles: Property claim for damage to vehicle in an undisclosed amount.
Candice Shaw: Property claim for damage to vehicle in the amount of $1,622.18.
Ashanti Smith: Personal injury claim related to vehicle accident in the amount of $100,000.
Paul Welches: Personal injury claim related to dangerous condition in an amount to exceed $25,000.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Not acting on the claims could extend the claimants’ time limits to file actions against the County.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1421 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/3/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:Acting as the governing board of the Contra Costa County Housing Authority, DENY claims filed by
Yvonne Baker.
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Directors
From:Joseph Villarreal (Housing Authority), Executive Director
Report Title:Claims
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Acting as the governing board of the Contra Costa County Housing Authority, DENY claims filed by Yvonne
Baker.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Yvonne Baker: Property claim for damage to personal property from a leak in the amount of $1,150.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Not acting on the claims could extend the claimants’ time limits to file actions against the County.
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Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/2/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Bay Area
Chaplains, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $208,700 for chaplaincy services, for the period July 1,
2025 through June 30, 2026. (100% 2011 Public Safety Realignment, AB 109)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title:Chaplain Services for Adult Detention Facilities
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Bay Area Chaplains,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $208,700 for chaplaincy services, for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30,
2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $208,700 in annual contractual service expenditures and will be
funded 100% by State AB 109 Public Safety Realignment Funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Bay Area Chaplains, Inc., provide clergy to meet the diverse spiritual needs of inmates and housed in the
Office of the Sheriff's three adult detention facilities in Contra Costa County and their families. Clergy of all
denominations provide counseling, religious materials and literature, bible studies, worship services, and
respond to crisis and emergencies involving inmates or staff.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, chaplaincy services within the three Office of the Sheriff adult detention
facilities will not be available to the incarcerated population.
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File #: Version:125-1424 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/2/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with the Contra
Costa County Office of Education, in an amount not to exceed $1,299,855 to provide education
services to inmates, for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. (100% 2011 Public Safety
Realignment, AB 109)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Directors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title:Interagency Agreement with the CCC Office of Education for Inmate Education Services
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract renewal with the Contra
Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) to provide education services to inmates, in an amount not to
exceed $1,299,855, for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $1,299,855 in contractual service expenditures and will be funded
100% by State AB 109 Public Safety Realignment Funds.
BACKGROUND:
The County has contracted with the Contra Costa County Office of Education since 1985 to provide
educational services at the Office of the Sheriff adult detention facilities. These services provide inmates with
educational and vocational training, including basic literacy, general education (GED) preparation, substance
abuse prevention, computer skills, flood control, landscaping and woodworking. By providing these services,
inmates are provided with the opportunity to gain education and skills to prepare for re-entry into the
community.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, educational services for inmates within the three Office of the Sheriff detention
facilities will discontinue.
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File #: Version:125-1425 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/3/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Peace
Officers Research Association of California and 911Media, in an amount not to exceed $27,933 to
provide recruiting advertisement opportunities for the Office of the Sheriff, for the period April 1, 2025
through March 31, 2026. (100% General Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title:911Media
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Peace Officers
Research Association of California (PORAC) and 911Media, in an amount not to exceed $27,933 to provide
recruiting advertisement opportunities for the Office of the Sheriff, for the period April 1, 2025 through March
31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $27,933 in contractual service expenditures over a one-year period
and will be funded 100% by the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Law Enforcement News is the official monthly magazine of Peace Officers Research Association of California
(PORAC) and 911Media. PORAC and 911Media provide printed publication and advertising to over 75,000
subscribers on a monthly basis, covering the latest association events and providing critical information about
benefits, legal and labor issues, legislation, finances, public safety trends, training and employment. This
distribution provides the Recruiting Unit of the Office of the Sheriff the opportunity to convey their hiring
benefits and advantages to a large number of qualified and potential applicants.
The Terms and Conditions include indemnification from the County to PORAC and 911Media.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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If the Board does not approve, the Office of the Sheriff would not be able to include recruiting advertisements
in the Law Enforcement News. Hiring qualified candidates for law enforcement is an extremely competitive
market. With virtually every agency hiring, keeping the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff in the
forefront of the most recognized law enforcement magazine in the State of California should be a priority.
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File #: Version:125-1426 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/8/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Sheriff-
Coroner, a purchase order with Thales DIS USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $599,845, and
ACCEPT terms and conditions for a LiveScan Desktop and warranty and LiveScan 5 equipment
upgrade and warranty, for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (100% Remote
Access Network Board)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title:Thales DIS USA, Inc. - LiveScan
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
RESCIND prior Board Action (24-4456) from December 17, 2024, which approved and authorized the Sheriff-
Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Thales DIS USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $599,845
for the LiveScan 5 fingerprinting software and equipment upgrade and warranty, for the period January 1, 2025
through December 31, 2025; and
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a
purchase order with Thales DIS USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $599,845 for a LiveScan Desktop and
warranty, and LiveScan 5 equipment upgrade and warranty, for the Office of the Sheriff, for the period January
1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $599,845 in contractual service expenditures over a 1-year period
and will be funded 100% by the Remote Access Network (RAN) Board approved budget.
BACKGROUND:
Thales LiveScan is a digital fingerprinting process that uses an electronic machine to capture fingerprints
without ink or a card. The fingerprints are then electronically sent to the California Department of Justice
and/or the FBI for a criminal history check. The use of LiveScan also helps the Office of the Sheriff to
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The Office of the Sheriff requires the criminal LiveScan 5 equipment upgrade as the currently deployed
LiveScan 4 equipment is antiquated and the systems are rapidly failing.The Livescan 4 equipment was
deployed to the county’s local Law Enforcement agencies in December 2016.As standard with most
technology,the software and hardware become outdated in approximately five years,and the currently
deployed software and hardware is nearing on eight years.Within the last two months,six Livescan computers
have failed,causing significant downtimes to agencies.Currently,the Livescan 4 software is lacking essential
requirements in order to meet submission compliance standards set forth by the California Department of
Justice.With the deployment of the Livescan 5 equipment,the issues that are being experienced by the agencies
and the compliance issues would also be resolved.This agreement includes the LiveScan 5 desktop and
equipment, as well as equipment upgrade and warranty, which will be used to fingerprint applicants.
The Terms and Conditions include limitation of liability and indemnification provisions.
This Board request is to correct the prior action to approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute a
purchase order with Thales DIS USA, Inc.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, it will result in the inability to receive further upgrades, needed changes and
critical support on the LiveScan system. Without the new Livescan 5 equipment, the Office of the Sheriff will
lose the ability to electronically send fingerprints for criminal history checks and to aid in the identification of
subject(s).
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File #: Version:125-1427 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/3/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Sheriff-
Coroner, a purchase order with Qiagen, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $68,657, and ACCEPT
terms and conditions to provide MISeq FGx Sequencing System instruments for forensic genetic
genealogy services used by the Office of the Sheriff Forensic Services Division, for the period January
1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (100% General Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title:Qiagen, LLC
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
RESCIND prior Board action (25-1013) from March 25, 2025, which approved and authorized the Purchasing
Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a purchase order with Qiagen, LLC, in an
amount not to exceed $62,558 to provide MISeq FGx Sequencing System instruments for forensic genetic
genealogy services used by the Office of the Sheriff Forensic Services Division the period January 1, 2025
through December 31, 2025; and
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a
purchase order with Qiagen, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $68,657, and ACCEPT terms and conditions to
provide MISeq FGx Sequencing System instruments for forensic genetic genealogy services used by the Office
of the Sheriff Forensic Services Division the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $68,657 in contractual service expenditures over a one-year period
and will be funded 100% by the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Qiagen, LLC manufacturers the MiSeq FGx Sequencing System which is the first and only instrument to
interrogate up to 96 combined single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and short tandem repeat (STR) libraries
in a single run. Qiagen owns the GEDmatch database, a genetic genealogy website with over 1.4 million users,
which is used to search for potential relatives during Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG). The MiSeq FGx
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instrument will allow the Biology Unit to implement SNP testing which is necessary to perform FGG. FGG
will assist the Office of the Sheriff Forensic Services Division with developing investigative leads in cold cases
where traditional forensic DNA methods have not been successful.
The Terms & Conditions include limitation of liability and indemnification from the County to Qiagen, LLC.
This Board request is to correct the prior action to reflect the correct payment limit.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, the Office of the Sheriff Forensic Division will not be able to acquire the
sequencing system which will result in the inability to provide forensic genetic genealogy services to law
enforcement agencies in Contra Costa County.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1428 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/3/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Sheriff-
Coroner, a purchase order with Hobart, ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$25,000, and ACCEPT terms and conditions for kitchen equipment maintenance services at the Office
of the Sheriff detention facilities, for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027. (100%
General Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title:Hobart, ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent,or designee,to execute on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner,a
purchase order with Hobart,ITW Food Equipment Group,LLC in an amount not to exceed $25,000,and
ACCEPT terms and conditions for kitchen equipment maintenance services at the Office of the Sheriff
detention facilities, for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $25,000 in contractual service expenditures over a 3-year period
and will be funded 100% by the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Hobart, ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC provides reliable maintenance and repair services to commercial
kitchen equipment. The Office of the Sheriff will use their services to repair the commercial kitchen equipment
at the three detention facilities used to provide meals to inmates when needed.
The Terms and Conditions include a limitation of liability provision that limits the liability to the purchase price
of the specific parts or services as to which any claim is made.
The department is seeking approval of this retroactive contract due to unintentional oversight caused by the
substantial number of new contracts the Office of the Sheriff is currently handling.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, the Office of the Sheriff detention center serveries will not be able to
maintain or repair the commercial kitchen equipment required to feed the inmate population per Title
15 Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1429 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/3/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Sheriff-
Coroner, a purchase order with Purple Communications, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $15,000,
and ACCEPT terms and conditions for the use of video relay interpreting services for the deaf, hard of
hearing, and speech disabled at the Office of the Sheriff detention facilities, for the period December
1, 2024 through November 30, 2027. (100% General Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Directors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title:Purple Communications, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner,
a purchase order with Purple Communications, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $15,000, and ACCEPT terms
and conditions for the use of video relay interpreting services for the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech disabled
at the Office of the Sheriff detention facilities, for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $15,000 in contractual service expenditures over a 3-year period
and will be funded 100% by the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Purple Communications, Inc. provides on demand 24/7/365 American Sign Language video remote interpreting
services. The video remote interpreting sign language interpreters are certified, state licensed, HIPAA trained
and ADA qualified. The Purple Communications, Inc. application is utilized by the Office for the Sheriff to
provide accessible and appropriate communication to any inmates who are known to have hearing or speech
impairments. The Purple Communications application ensures effective communication during custody-related
questions or inquiries and is also used for attorney, family and friend visits.
The Terms and Conditions include a limitation of liability provision and indemnification from the County to
Purple Communications, Inc.
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The department is seeking approval of this retroactive request due to unintentional oversight caused by the
substantial number of new contracts the Office of the Sheriff is currently handling.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, the Office of the Sheriff will be found to be out of compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Consent Decree issued by the Prison Law Office because of the
Young v. County of Contra Costa class action lawsuit (N.D. Ca. No. 5:20-cv-6848-NC, 2019). The result of non
-compliance can result in further litigation.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1430 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/3/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Sheriff-
Coroner, a purchase order with Aurora Biomed, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $11,000, and
ACCEPT terms
and conditions for preventative maintenance, extended warranty and repairs of the automated liquid
handling workstation at the Office of the Sheriff Forensics Division, for the period April 1, 2025,
through March 31, 2026. (100% General Fund)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title:Aurora Biomed, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a
purchase order with Aurora Biomed, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $11,000, and ACCEPT terms and
conditions for preventative maintenance, extended warranty and repairs of the automated liquid handling
workstation at the Office of the Sheriff Forensics Division, for the period April 1, 2025 through March 31,
2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $11,000 in contractual service expenditure over a 1-year period and
will be funded 100% by the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Aurora Biomed Inc. manufactures the automated liquid handling workstation used in the Office of the Sheriff
Forensics Division. The automated liquid handling workstation provides high throughput differential extraction
used in the analysis of evidence for the DNA Unit. Aurora Biomed provides qualified field service engineers to
perform the preventive maintenance and repairs of the workstation. The proper maintenance of the workstation
ensures continuous operation and optimum output of critical evidence associated with criminal investigations of
sexual assault and sexual homicide cases.
The Terms & Conditions include a limitation of liability provision.
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, the Office of the Sheriff Forensics Division’s laboratory will be out of
compliance with the maintenance of the automated liquid handling workstation, which will result in the
inability to provide timely DNA services of forensic samples.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1431 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:4/2/2025 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda:Final action:4/15/2025 4/15/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Treasurer–Tax Collector, or designee, to execute a contract with
LexisNexis Risk Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $40,000, for access to online applications for
research supporting tax collection, for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028.
(100% General Fund)
Attachments:1. L-1 Purchase of Services - Lexis Nexis-FINAL, 2. L-2 Approvals and Acknowledgement Form -
Final, 3. L-3 Service Plan - Long Form Lexis Nexis - Final, 4. L-4 Special Conditions Long Form -
Lexis Nexis - final, 5. L-5 (General Conditions) Revised 2021, 6. CA MSA 5-23-70-40-01_Exhibit
I_Risk LNMTC, 7. CA MSA 5-23-70-40-01_Exhibit I_Risk Non-FCRA addemdum, 8. P-1 Fee Payment
Provisions Lexis Nexis - final
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedBOARD OF SUPERVISORS4/15/2025 1 Pass
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dan Mierzwa, Treasurer-Tax Collector
Report Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Treasurer-Tax Collector, or designee, to execute a contract
with LexisNexis Risk Solutions for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Treasurer-Tax Collector, or designee, to execute a contract with LexisNexis
Risk Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $40,000 for access to online applications for research supporting tax
collection, for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will be funded 100% from the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office utilizes LexisNexis for access to subscription-based online investigative
tools for tax collection, including but not limited to, people search, property search, business records, death
records, social security report, email search report and motor vehicle searches. These tools are crucial in the
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recovery of outstanding debts owed to the county and have enabled the Tax Collector to maintain an over 99%
collection rate.
As part of this contract, the County and LexisNexis have agreed to a modified Indemnification provision.
LexisNexis agrees to indemnify and defend the County against third-party claims of intellectual property
infringement related to LexisNexis’ services. The County is responsible for indemnifying and defending
LexisNexis against any third-party claims related to misuse of information acquired through the services or
breach of the agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office will not have the necessary tools to locate taxpayers and
recover the outstanding taxes.
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Form L-1 (Page 1 of 2)
Contra Costa County STANDARD CONTRACT Number:
Standard Form L-1 (Purchase of Services – Long Form) Fund/Org:
Revised 2014 Account:
Other:
1. Contract Identification.
Department: Treasurer – Tax Collector’s Office
Subject: Web-Based Business and Service Provider Research Application
2. Parties. The County of Contra Costa, California (County), for its Department named above, and the following named
Contractor mutually agree and promise as follows:
Contractor: LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Capacity: For-Profit Corporation
Address: 1000 Alderman Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
3. Term. The effective date of this Contract is January 01, 2025 . It terminates on December 31, 2028
unless sooner terminated as provided herein.
4. Payment Limit. County’s total payments to Contractor under this Contract shall not exceed
$ 40,000 .
5. County’s Obligations. County shall make to the Contractor those payments described in the Payment Provisions
attached hereto which are incorporated herein by reference, subject to all the terms and conditions contained or
incorporated herein.
6. Contractor’s Obligations. Contractor shall provide those services and carry out that work described in the Service
Plan attached hereto which is incorporated herein by reference, subject to all the terms and conditions contained or
incorporated herein.
7. General and Special Conditions. This Contract is subject to the General Conditions and Special Conditions (if any)
attached hereto, which are incorporated herein by reference.
8. Project. This Contract implements in whole or in part the following described Project, the application and approval
documents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
Not applicable
Form L-1 (Page 2 of 2)
Contra Costa County STANDARD CONTRACT Number:
Standard Form L-1 (Purchase of Services – Long Form) Fund/Org:
Revised 2014 Account:
Other:
9. Legal Authority. This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities:
Government Code Section 31000
10. Signatures. These signatures attest the parties’ agreement hereto:
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
By: ___________________________________________
Chair/Designee
ATTEST: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: ___________________________________________
Deputy
CONTRACTOR
Signature A
Name of business entity: LexisNexis Risk Solutions
By: ___________________________________________
(Signature of individual or officer)
___________________________________________
(Print name and title A, if applicable)
Signature B
Name of business entity: LexisNexis Risk Solutions
By: ___________________________________________
(Signature of individual or officer)
___________________________________________
(Print name and title B, if applicable.
Note to Contractor: For corporations (profit or nonprofit) and limited liability companies, the contract must be signed by two officers. Signature A must be that of
the chairman of the board, president, or vice-president; and Signature B must be that of the secretary, any assistant secretary, chief financial officer or any assistant
treasurer (Civil Code Section 1190 and Corporations Code Section 313). All signatures must be acknowledged as set forth on Form L-2.
Form L-2 (Page 1 of 1)
Contra Costa County ACKNOWLEDGMENT/APPROVALS Number:
Standard Form L-2 (Purchase of Services – Long Form)
Revised 2014.2
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA )
On _____________________________ (Date),
before me, (Name and Title of the Officer),
personally appeared, ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed
the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and
correct.
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL.
Signature of Notary Public
Place Seal Above
ACKNOWLEDGMENT (by Corporation, Partnership, or Individual)
(Civil Code §1189)
APPROVALS
RECOMMENDED BY DEPARTMENT FORM APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL
By: _____________________________ By: _____________________________
Designee Deputy County Counsel
APPROVED: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
By: _____________________________
Designee
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed
the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
Initials:
Contractor County Dept.
Form L-3 (Page 1 of 2)
Contra Costa County SERVICE PLAN OUTLINE Number
Standard Form L-3 (Purchase of Services - Long Form)
Revised 2008
SERVICE PLAN
The Purpose of this Contract, including Schedule A, Master Terms & Conditions - Government (No.
5-23-70-40-01) & Non-FCRA Addendum to LexisNexis Master Terms and Conditions (collectively,
“Master Terms & Conditions), attached hereto, is to set forth the responsibilities of LexisNexis Risk
Solutions FL Inc. (Contractor) and Contra Costa County on behalf of its Treasurer - Tax Collector
Department (County or TTC), to provide access to online investigative tools subscription services.
SECTION I. GENERAL SERVICES
1. Credentialing: County will only allow access to Contractor services if credentials can be verified.
The methods provided by Contractor encompass any and all delivery provided to County
including but not limited to online, batch, XML, assisted searching, machine-to-machine searches
and any other means which may become available.
2. Restricted License: Contractor grants to County a restricted license to use the Contractor Services
solely for County’s own internal business purposes. County represents and warrants that all of
County’s use of the Contractor Services shall be for only legitimate business purposes, including
those specified by County in connection with a specific information request.
3. Contractor Services: Include Accurint for Government Service which includes People at work,
Property search, Advanced person, real time phone number, business, death record, civil court,
criminal, address report, social security report, email search report, finder report, fictitious
business, motor vehicle searches.
4. Security: County acknowledges that the information available through the Contractor may
include personally identifiable information and it is County’s responsibility to keep all such
accessed information confidential and secure, unless otherwise required by Law.
5. Performance: Contractor will use reasonable efforts to compile the information gathered from
selected public records and other sources used in the provision of the Contractor services. County
hereby acknowledges and agrees that Contractor obtains its data from third parties’
sources, which may or may not be completely thorough and accurate, and that County shall not
rely on Contractor for the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by Contractor.
The County accepts all information “AS IS”.
6. Intellectual Property: County agrees that County shall not reproduce, retransmit, republish, or
otherwise transfer for any commercial purpose any information that County receives from the
Contractor services, other than as permitted by this Contract or as required by law. County
Initials:
Contractor County Dept.
Form L-3 (Page 2 of 2)
acknowledges that Contractor (and/or Contractor’s third-party data providers) shall retain all
rights, title, and interest in and to the data and information provided by the Contractor services,
under applicable contractual, copyright, and related laws, and County shall use such materials
consistent with Contractor’s rights and notify contractor of any threatened or actual infringement
of Contractor's rights.
7. Assignment of License: The license granted to County to use the Contractor services may not be
assigned by County, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Contractor.
8. Use Limitations: County agrees that it will use the Contractor services only in the performance, or
in the furtherance, of appropriate County activities. County will not nominate or authorize any
individual to a position of Contractor Systems Administrator or Contractor Administrator who
has not met County’s employment criteria.
9. Employee Training: County shall train new employees prior to allowing access to Contractor
Services on County’s obligations.
10. Certification: County certifies it will only use information provided by Contractor as a
governmental agency, but only in carrying out its functions for identity verification purposes or to
locate debtors. County further certifies its use of the contractor services shall be subject to the
following purpose:
a. As necessary to effect, administer or enforce a transaction requested or authorized by the
County.
b. To protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims
or other liability.
Contra Costa County Number
Standard Form L-4
Revised 2014 SPECIAL CONDITIONS
(Purchase of Services - Long Form)
I. Standard Contract (L-1), Section 3, Term, is modified as follows:
Term. The effective date of this Contract is January 1, 2025. It terminates on
December 31, 2028 unless sooner terminated as provided herein. Following the
initial four-year term, County may elect to renew this Contract for up to two, 12-
month periods by providing 30 days’ advance written notice to Contractor prior to
the end of the Initial Term or then-current Renewal Term, unless written notice of
termination is provided to either party at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration
of the initial four-year term or renewal term.
II. General Conditions, Section 5, Termination and Cancellation. subparagraph b. is
deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:
b. Failure to Perform. Either party may terminate at any time for any reason.
County Shall compensate Contractor for work performed while the
contract was in effect in accordance with the Payment Provisions (P-1)
II. General Conditions, Section 18, Indemnification. is deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following paragraph:
18. Indemnification. County shall protect, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless
Contractor from and against any and all costs, claims, demands, damages, losses, and
liabilities (including attorneys' fees and costs) arising from or in any way related to
any third-party claim based upon (a) use of information received by County furnished
by or through Contractor, unless disclosure of such information was required by law
(b) breach by the County of any terms, conditions, representations or certifications
in these Master Terms & Conditions - Government (No. 5-23-70-40-01) & Non-
FCRA Addendum to LexisNexis Master Terms and Conditions (collectively,
“Master Terms & Conditions”); and (c) any Security Event, as defined in the Master
Terms & Conditions. Contractor hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless County from and against any and all costs, claims, demands, damages,
losses, and liabilities (including attorneys' fees and costs) arising from or in
connection with any third-party claim that the Contractor Services, when used in
accordance with these Master Terms & Conditions, infringe a United States patent
or United States registered copyright, subject to the following: (i) County must
promptly give written notice of any claim to Contractor; (ii) County must provide
any assistance which Contractor may reasonably request for the defense of the claim
(with reasonable out of pocket expenses paid by Contractor); and (iii) Contractor has
the right to control the defense or settlement of the claim; provided, however, that
the County shall have the right to participate in, but not control, any litigation for
which indemnification is sought with counsel of its own choosing, at its own expense.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor will not have any duty to indemnify,
defend or hold harmless County with respect to any claim of infringement resulting
from (1) County’s misuse of the Contractor Services; (2) County’s failure to use any
corrections made available by Contractor, written notice of which was provided to
County (3) County’s use of the Contractor Services in combination with any product
or information not provided or authorized in writing by Contractor; or (4) any
information, direction, specification or materials provided by County or any third-
party alone, with no involvement by Contractor. If an injunction or order is issued
restricting the use or distribution of any part of the Contractor Services, or if
Contractor determines that any part of the Contractor Services is likely to become
the subject of a claim of infringement or violation of any proprietary right of any
third-party, Contractor may in its sole discretion and at its option (A) procure for
County the right to continue using the Contractor Services; (B) replace or modify
the Contractor Services so that they become non-infringing, provided such
modification or replacement does not materially alter or affect the use or operation
of the Contractor Services; or (C) terminate these Master Terms & Conditions and
refund any fees relating to the future use of the Contractor Services. The foregoing
remedies constitute County’s sole and exclusive remedies and Contractor entire
liability with respect to infringement claims or actions. This indemnification
provision may be in conflict with the indemnification provisions in the Master Terms
& Conditions and any conflicting provisions within the Master Terms & Conditions
shall be stricken from the agreement.
III. General Conditions, Section 25, Copyrights, Rights in Data, and Works Made for
hire. is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following paragraph:
County agrees that County shall not reproduce, retransmit, republish, or otherwise
transfer for any commercial purposes the Contractor’s Services, unless required by
law.
IV. General Conditions, Section 27, Required Audit, the following paragraph is
added:
County understands and agrees that, in order to ensure compliance with applicable
law, Contractor may conduct periodic reviews and/or audits of County’s use of the
Services. County agrees to cooperate fully with any and all audits and to respond to
any such audit inquiry within ten (10) business days unless an expedited response is
required and a timeframe is agreed upon by County. Violations discovered in any
review and/or audit by Contractor will be subject to immediate action including, but
not limited to, suspension or termination of the license to use the Contractor’s
Services, reactivation fees, legal action, and/or referral to federal or state regulatory
agencies.
V. Confidentiality. County agrees to the confidentiality provisions within this
agreement and Master Terms & Conditions but is not subject to such provisions to
the extent any disclosure is required by the law.
VI. Payment Provisions. Payment is solely governed by the provisions in form P-1.
Paragraph 7 in the Master Terms & Conditions is deleted in its entirety. If
Contractor increases any fees listed on Schedule A for the length of the agreement,
then the Contractor must provide notice to County and County must agree to the
price change before incurring any increased charges.
VII. Conflicting Provisions. Any provisions within Forms L-1, L-3, L-4, L-5 and P-1,
which are in conflict with the provisions in the Master Terms & Conditions, shall
govern this agreement. The conflicting provisions within the Master Terms &
Conditions shall be considered stricken from the agreement.
Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS
Standard Form L-5 (Purchase of Services - Long Form)
Revised 2016
Contractor County Dept.
Form L-5 (Page 1 of 7)
1. Compliance with Law. Contractor is subject to and must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and
regulations with respect to its performance under this Contract, including but not limited to, licensing, employment, and
purchasing practices; and wages, hours, and conditions of employment, including nondiscrimination.
2. Inspection. Contractor's performance, place of business, and records pertaining to this Contract are subject to
monitoring, inspection, review and audit by authorized representatives of the County, the State of California, and the
United States Government.
3. Records. Contractor must keep and make available for inspection and copying by authorized representatives of the
County, the State of California, and the United States Government, the Contractor's regular business records and such
additional records pertaining to this Contract as may be required by the County.
a. Retention of Records. Contractor must retain all documents pertaining to this Contract for five years from the date
of submission of Contractor's final payment demand or final Cost Report; for any further period that is required by
law; and until all federal/state audits are complete and exceptions resolved for this Contract's funding period. Upon
request, Contractor must make these records available to authorized representatives of the County, the State of
California, and the United States Government.
b. Access to Books and Records of Contractor, Subcontractor. Pursuant to Section 1861(v)(1) of the Social
Security Act, and any regulations promulgated thereunder, Contractor must, upon written request and until the
expiration of five years after the furnishing of services pursuant to this Contract, make available to the County, the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, or the Comptroller General, or any of their duly authorized
representatives, this Contract and books, documents, and records of Contractor necessary to certify the nature and
extent of all costs and charges hereunder.
Further, if Contractor carries out any of the duties of this Contract through a subcontract with a value or cost of
$10,000 or more over a twelve-month period, such subcontract must contain a clause to the effect that upon written
request and until the expiration of five years after the furnishing of services pursuant to such subcontract, the
subcontractor must make available to the County, the Secretary, the Comptroller General, or any of their duly
authorized representatives, the subcontract and books, documents, and records of the subcontractor necessary to
verify the nature and extent of all costs and charges thereunder.
This provision is in addition to any and all other terms regarding the maintenance or retention of records under this
Contract and is binding on the heirs, successors, assigns and representatives of Contractor.
4. Reporting Requirements. Pursuant to Government Code Section 7550, Contractor must include in all documents and
written reports completed and submitted to County in accordance with this Contract, a separate section listing the
numbers and dollar amounts of all contracts and subcontracts relating to the preparation of each such document or
written report. This section applies only if the Payment Limit of this Contract exceeds $5,000.
Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS
Standard Form L-5 (Purchase of Services - Long Form)
Revised 2016
Contractor County Dept.
Form L-5 (Page 2 of 7)
5. Termination and Cancellation.
a. Written Notice. This Contract may be terminated by either party, in its sole discretion, upon thirty-day advance
written notice thereof to the other, and may be cancelled immediately by written mutual consent.
b. Failure to Perform. County, upon written notice to Contractor, may immediately terminate this Contract should
Contractor fail to perform properly any of its obligations hereunder. In the event of such termination, County may
proceed with the work in any reasonable manner it chooses. The cost to County of completing Contractor's
performance will be deducted from any sum due Contractor under this Contract, without prejudice to County's rights
to recover damages.
c. Cessation of Funding. Notwithstanding any contrary language in Paragraphs 5 and 11, in the event that federal,
state, or other non-County funding for this Contract ceases, this Contract is terminated without notice.
6. Entire Agreement. This Contract contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. Except as expressly
provided herein, no other understanding, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Contract will be deemed
to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.
7. Further Specifications for Operating Procedures. Detailed specifications of operating procedures and budgets
required by this Contract, including but not limited to, monitoring, evaluating, auditing, billing, or regulatory changes,
may be clarified in a written letter signed by Contractor and the department head, or designee, of the county department
on whose behalf this Contract is made. No written clarification prepared pursuant to this Section will operate as an
amendment to, or be considered to be a part of, this Contract.
8. Modifications and Amendments.
a. General Amendments. In the event that the total Payment Limit of this Contract is less than $200,000 and this
Contract was executed by the County’s Purchasing Agent, this Contract may be modified or amended by a written
document executed by Contractor and the County’s Purchasing Agent or the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors, subject to any required state or federal approval. In the event that the total Payment Limit of this
Contract exceeds $200,000 or this Contract was initially approved by the Board of Supervisors, this Contract may
be modified or amended only by a written document executed by Contractor and the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors or, after Board approval, by its designee, subject to any required state or federal approval.
b. Minor Amendments. The Payment Provisions and the Service Plan may be amended by a written administrative
amendment executed by Contractor and the County Administrator (or designee), subject to any required state or
federal approval, provided that such administrative amendment may not increase the Payment Limit of this Contract
or reduce the services Contractor is obligated to provide pursuant to this Contract.
9. Disputes. Disagreements between County and Contractor concerning the meaning, requirements, or performance of
this Contract shall be subject to final written determination by the head of the county department for which this Contract
is made, or his designee, or in accordance with the applicable procedures (if any) required by the state or federal
government.
Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS
Standard Form L-5 (Purchase of Services - Long Form)
Revised 2016
Contractor County Dept.
Form L-5 (Page 3 of 7)
10. Choice of Law and Personal Jurisdiction.
a. This Contract is made in Contra Costa County and is governed by, and must be construed in accordance with, the
laws of the State of California.
b. Any action relating to this Contract must be instituted and prosecuted in the courts of Contra Costa County, State
of California.
11. Conformance with Federal and State Regulations and Laws. Should federal or state regulations or laws touching
upon the subject of this Contract be adopted or revised during the term hereof, this Contract will be deemed amended
to assure conformance with such federal or state requirements.
12. No Waiver by County. Subject to Paragraph 9. (Disputes) of these General Conditions, inspections or approvals, or
statements by any officer, agent or employee of County indicating Contractor's performance or any part thereof complies
with the requirements of this Contract, or acceptance of the whole or any part of said performance, or payments therefor,
or any combination of these acts, do not relieve Contractor's obligation to fulfill this Contract as prescribed; nor is the
County thereby prevented from bringing any action for damages or enforcement arising from any failure to comply
with any of the terms and conditions of this Contract.
13. Subcontract and Assignment. This Contract binds the heirs, successors, assigns and representatives of Contractor.
Prior written consent of the County Administrator or his designee, subject to any required state or federal approval, is
required before the Contractor may enter into subcontracts for any work contemplated under this Contract, or before
the Contractor may assign this Contract or monies due or to become due, by operation of law or otherwise.
14. Independent Contractor Status. The parties intend that Contractor, in performing the services specified herein, is
acting as an independent contractor and that Contractor will control the work and the manner in which it is performed.
This Contract is not to be construed to create the relationship between the parties, or between County and any
Contractor employee, of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture, or association. Neither Contractor, nor
any of its employees, is a County employee. This Contract does not give Contractor, or any of its employees, any right
to participate in any pension plan, workers’ compensation plan, insurance, bonus, or similar benefits County provides
to its employees. In the event that County exercises its right to terminate this Contract, Contractor expressly agrees that
it will have no recourse or right of appeal under any rules, regulations, ordinances, or laws applicable to employees.
15. Conflicts of Interest. Contractor covenants that it presently has no interest and that it will not acquire any interest,
direct or indirect, that represents a financial conflict of interest under state law or that would otherwise conflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of its services hereunder. Contractor further covenants that in the performance
of this Contract, no person having any such interests will be employed by Contractor. If requested to do so by County,
Contractor will complete a “Statement of Economic Interest” form and file it with County and will require any other
person doing work under this Contract to complete a “Statement of Economic Interest” form and file it with County.
Contractor covenants that Contractor, its employees and officials, are not now employed by County and have not been
so employed by County within twelve months immediately preceding this Contract; or, if so employed, did not then
and do not now occupy a position that would create a conflict of interest under Government Code section 1090. In
Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS
Standard Form L-5 (Purchase of Services - Long Form)
Revised 2016
Contractor County Dept.
Form L-5 (Page 4 of 7)
addition to any indemnity provided by Contractor in this Contract, Contractor will indemnify, defend, and hold the
County harmless from any and all claims, investigations, liabilities, or damages resulting from or related to any and all
alleged conflicts of interest. Contractor warrants that it has not provided, attempted to provide, or offered to provide
any money, gift, gratuity, thing of value, or compensation of any kind to obtain this Contract.
16. Confidentiality. To the extent allowed under the California Public Records Act, Contractor agrees to comply and to
require its officers, partners, associates, agents and employees to comply with all applicable state or federal statutes or
regulations respecting confidentiality, including but not limited to, the identity of persons served under this Contract,
their records, or services provided them, and assures that no person will publish or disclose or permit or cause to be
published or disclosed, any list of persons receiving services, except as may be required in the administration of such
service. Contractor agrees to inform all employees, agents and partners of the above provisions, and that any person
knowingly and intentionally disclosing such information other than as authorized by law may be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
17. Nondiscriminatory Services. Contractor agrees that all goods and services under this Contract will be available to all
qualified persons regardless of age, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, disability, or sexual
orientation, and that none will be used, in whole or in part, for religious worship.
18. Indemnification. Contractor will defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless County and its officers and employees
from any and all claims, demands, losses, costs, expenses, and liabilities for any damages, fines, sickness, death, or
injury to person(s) or property, including any and all administrative fines, penalties or costs imposed as a result of an
administrative or quasi-judicial proceeding, arising directly or indirectly from or connected with the services provided
hereunder that are caused, or claimed or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence or willful misconduct
of Contractor, its officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors, or any persons under its direction or control.
If requested by County, Contractor will defend any such suits at its sole cost and expense. If County elects to provide
its own defense, Contractor will reimburse County for any expenditures, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
Contractor’s obligations under this section exist regardless of concurrent negligence or willful misconduct on the part
of the County or any other person; provided, however, that Contractor is not required to indemnify County for the
proportion of liability a court determines is attributable to the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the County, its
officers and employees. This provision will survive the expiration or termination of this Contract.
19. Insurance. During the entire term of this Contract and any extension or modification thereof, Contractor shall keep in
effect insurance policies meeting the following insurance requirements unless otherwise expressed in the Special
Conditions:
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance. For all contracts where the total payment limit of the contract is
$500,000 or less, Contractor will provide commercial general liability insurance, including coverage for business
losses and for owned and non-owned automobiles, with a minimum combined single limit coverage of $500,000
for all damages, including consequential damages, due to bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death to any person
or damage to or destruction of property, including the loss of use thereof, arising from each occurrence. Such
insurance must be endorsed to include County and its officers and employees as additional insureds as to all services
performed by Contractor under this Contract. Said policies must constitute primary insurance as to County, the
state and federal governments, and their officers, agents, and employees, so that other insurance policies held by
Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS
Standard Form L-5 (Purchase of Services - Long Form)
Revised 2016
Contractor County Dept.
Form L-5 (Page 5 of 7)
them or their self-insurance program(s) will not be required to contribute to any loss covered under Contractor’s
insurance policy or policies. Contractor must provide County with a copy of the endorsement making the County
an additional insured on all commercial general liability policies as required herein no later than the effective date
of this Contract. For all contracts where the total payment limit is greater than $500,000, the aforementioned
insurance coverage to be provided by Contractor must have a minimum combined single limit coverage of
$1,000,000.
b. Workers' Compensation. Contractor must provide workers' compensation insurance coverage for its employees.
c. Certificate of Insurance. The Contractor must provide County with (a) certificate(s) of insurance evidencing
liability and worker's compensation insurance as required herein no later than the effective date of this Contract. If
Contractor should renew the insurance policy(ies) or acquire either a new insurance policy(ies) or amend the
coverage afforded through an endorsement to the policy at any time during the term of this Contract, then Contractor
must provide (a) current certificate(s) of insurance.
d. Additional Insurance Provisions. No later than five days after Contractor’s receipt of: (i) a notice of cancellation,
a notice of an intention to cancel, or a notice of a lapse in any of Contractor’s insurance coverage required by this
Contract; or (ii) a notice of a material change to Contractor’s insurance coverage required by this Contract,
Contractor will provide Department a copy of such notice of cancellation, notice of intention to cancel, notice of
lapse of coverage, or notice of material change. Contractor’s failure to provide Department the notice as required
by the preceding sentence is a default under this Contract
20. Notices. All notices provided for by this Contract must be in writing and may be delivered by deposit in the United
States mail, postage prepaid. Notices to County must be addressed to the head of the county department for which this
Contract is made. Notices to Contractor must be addressed to the Contractor's address designated herein. The effective
date of notice is the date of deposit in the mails or of other delivery, except that the effective date of notice to County
is the date of receipt by the head of the county department for which this Contract is made.
21. Primacy of General Conditions. In the event of a conflict between the General Conditions and the Special Conditions,
the General Conditions govern unless the Special Conditions or Service Plan expressly provide otherwise.
22. Nonrenewal. Contractor understands and agrees that there is no representation, implication, or understanding that the
services provided by Contractor under this Contract will be purchased by County under a new contract following
expiration or termination of this Contract, and Contractor waives all rights or claims to notice or hearing respecting any
failure to continue purchasing all or any such services from Contractor.
23. Possessory Interest. If this Contract results in Contractor having possession of, claim or right to the possession of land
or improvements, but does not vest ownership of the land or improvements in the same person, or if this Contract results
in the placement of taxable improvements on tax exempt land (Revenue & Taxation Code Section 107), such interest
or improvements may represent a possessory interest subject to property tax, and Contractor may be subject to the
payment of property taxes levied on such interest. Contractor agrees that this provision complies with the notice
requirements of Revenue & Taxation Code Section 107.6, and waives all rights to further notice or to damages under
that or any comparable statute.
Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS
Standard Form L-5 (Purchase of Services - Long Form)
Revised 2016
Contractor County Dept.
Form L-5 (Page 6 of 7)
24. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Contract may be construed to create, and the parties do not intend to
create, any rights in third parties.
25. Copyrights, Rights in Data, and Works Made for Hire. Contractor will not publish or transfer any materials
produced or resulting from activities supported by this Contract without the express written consent of the County
Administrator. All reports, original drawings, graphics, plans, studies and other data and documents, in whatever form
or format, assembled or prepared by Contactor or Contractor’s subcontractors, consultants, and other agents in
connection with this Contract are “works made for hire” (as defined in the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq.,
as amended) for County, and Contractor unconditionally and irrevocably transfers and assigns to Agency all right, title,
and interest, including all copyrights and other intellectual property rights, in or to the works made for hire. Unless
required by law, Contractor shall not publish, transfer, discuss, or disclose any of the above-described works made for
hire or any information gathered, discovered, or generated in any way through this Agreement, without County’s prior
express written consent. If any of the works made for hire is subject to copyright protection, County reserves the right
to copyright such works and Contractor agrees not to copyright such works. If any works made for hire are copyrighted,
County reserves a royalty-free, irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, and use the works made for hire, in whole or
in part, without restriction or limitation, and to authorize others to do so.
26. Endorsements. In its capacity as a contractor with Contra Costa County, Contractor will not publicly endorse or oppose
the use of any particular brand name or commercial product without the prior written approval of the Board of
Supervisors. In its County-contractor capacity, Contractor will not publicly attribute qualities or lack of qualities to a
particular brand name or commercial product in the absence of a well-established and widely accepted scientific basis
for such claims or without the prior written approval of the Board of Supervisors. In its County-contractor capacity,
Contractor will not participate or appear in any commercially produced advertisements designed to promote a particular
brand name or commercial product, even if Contractor is not publicly endorsing a product, as long as the Contractor's
presence in the advertisement can reasonably be interpreted as an endorsement of the product by or on behalf of Contra
Costa County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor may express its views on products to other contractors, the
Board of Supervisors, County officers, or others who may be authorized by the Board of Supervisors or by law to
receive such views.
27. Required Audit.
a. If Contractor expends $750,000 or more in federal grant funds in any fiscal year from any source, Contractor must
provide to County, at Contractor's expense, an audit conforming to the requirements set forth in the most current
version of Code of Federal Regulations, Title 2, Part 200, Subpart F.
b. If Contractor expends less than $750,000 in federal grant funds in any fiscal year from any source, but the grant
imposes specific audit requirements, Contractor must provide County with an audit conforming to those
requirements.
c. If Contractor expends less than $750,000 in federal grant funds in any fiscal year from any source, Contractor is
exempt from federal audit requirements for that year except as required by Code of Federal Regulations, Title 2,
Part 200, Subpart F. Contractor shall make its records available for, and an audit may be required by, appropriate
officials of the federal awarding agency, the General Accounting Office , the pass-through entity and/or the County.
If an audit is required, Contractor must provide County with the audit.
Contra Costa County GENERAL CONDITIONS
Standard Form L-5 (Purchase of Services - Long Form)
Revised 2016
Contractor County Dept.
Form L-5 (Page 7 of 7)
d. With respect to the audits specified in sections (a), (b) and (c) above, Contractor is solely responsible for arranging
for the conduct of the audit, and for its cost. County may withhold the estimated cost of the audit or 10 percent of
the contract amount, whichever is greater, or the final payment, from Contractor until County receives the audit
from Contractor.
28. Authorization. Contractor, or the representative(s) signing this Contract on behalf of Contractor, represents and
warrants that it has full power and authority to enter into this Contract and to perform the obligations set forth herein.
29. No Implied Waiver. The waiver by County of any breach of any term or provision of this Contract will not be deemed
to be a waiver of such term or provision or of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term or provision contained
herein.
CA MSA 5-23-70-40-01 Exhibit I: LexisNexis Risk Solutions | Contractor’s Terms &
Conditions
LexisNexis Master Terms and Conditions (form LNMTC) – Government (Document 1)
These LexisNexis Master Terms a nd Conditions (form LNMTC) (the “Master Terms”) are entered into as of
(the “Effective Date”), by and between LexisNexis Risk Solutions Bureau LLC (“LNRSB”) and
LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. (“LNRSFL”), with their principal place of business located at 1000 Alderman
Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 and ("Customer"), with its
principal place of business located at , each individually referred to
as the “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” These Master Terms govern the provision of the LN Services
(as defined below) by LNRSFL, LNRSB and each of their respective Affiliates who provide LN Services under
these Master Terms (collectively referred to as “LN”).
WHEREAS, LNRSB (as defined below) is a consumer reporting agency in the business of providing
consumer reports (the “FCRA LN Services”) which are governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C.
§1681, et seq.) (“FCRA”); and
WHEREAS, LNRSFL is the provider of certain data products, data applications and other related services
not governed by the FCRA (the “Non-FCRA LN Services”); and
WHEREAS, Customer is a company requesting such data and data related services and is desirous of
receiving LN’s capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Parties now intend for these Master Terms to be the master agreement governing the
relationship between the Parties with respect to the FCRA LN Services and/or the Non-FCRA LN Services
(individually and collectively, also referred to as the “LN Services”) as of the Effective Date.
NOW, THEREFORE, LN and Customer agree to be mutually bound by the terms and conditions of these
Master Terms, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, do hereby agree as follows:
1.SCOPE OF SERVICES/CUSTOMER CREDENTIALING. Subject to the terms of the Subscription Agreement,
LN agrees to provide the LN Services described in such Subscription Agreement to Customer, subject to the
terms and conditions herein. References to the LN Services shall also be deemed to include the data therein as
well as any Software provided by LN. These Master Terms shall encompass any and all delivery methods
provided to Customer for the LN Services, including, but not limited to, online, batch, XML, assisted searching,
machine-to-machine searches, and any other means which may become available. Customer acknowledges
and understands that LN will only allow Customer access to the LN Services if Customer’s credentials can be
verified in accordance with LN’s internal credentialing procedures. The foregoing shall also apply to the
addition of Customer’s individual locations and/or accounts.
2.RESTRICTED LICENSE. LN hereby grants to Customer a restricted license to use the LN Services, subject
to the restrictions and limitations set forth below:
(i)Generally. LN hereby grants to Customer a restricted license to use the LN Services solely for
Customer’s own internal business purposes. Customer represents and warrants that all of Customer’s use of
the LN Services shall be for only legitimate business purposes, including those specified by Customer in
connection with a specific information request, relating to its business and as otherwise governed by the
Master Terms. Customer shall not use the LN Services for marketing purposes or resell or broker the LN
Services to any third party, and shall not use the LN Services for personal (non-business) purposes. Customer
shall not use the LN Services to provide data processing services to third parties or evaluate data for third
parties or, without LN’s consent, to compare the LN Services against a third party’s data processing services.
Customer agrees that, if LN determines or reasonably suspects that continued provision of LN Services to
Customer entails a potential security risk, or that Customer is in violation of any provision of these Master
Terms or law, LN may take immediate action, including, without limitation, terminating the delivery of, and
the license to use, the LN Services. Customer shall not access the LN Services from Internet Protocol
addresses located outside of the United States and its territories without LN’s prior written approval.
Customer may not use the LN Services to create a competing product. Customer shall comply with all laws,
regulations and rules which govern the use of the LN Services and information provided therein. LN may at
any time mask or cease to provide Customer access to any LN Services or portions thereof which LN may
deem, in LN’s sole discretion, to be sensitive or restricted information.
(ii) GLBA Data. Some of the information contained in the LN Services is “nonpublic personal information,”
as defined in the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, (15 U.S.C. § 6801, et seq.) and related state laws (collectively, the
“GLBA”), and is regulated by the GLBA (“GLBA Data”). Customer shall not obtain and/or use GLBA Data
through the LN Services in any manner that would violate the GLBA, or any similar state or local laws,
regulations and rules. Customer acknowledges and agrees that it may be required to certify its permissible
use of GLBA Data falling within an exception set forth in the GLBA at the time it requests information in
connection with certain LN Services and will recertify upon request by LN. Customer certifies with respect to
GLBA Data received through the LN Services that it complies with the Interagency Standards for Safeguarding
Customer Information issued pursuant to the GLBA.
(iii) DPPA Data. Some of the information contained in the LN Services is “personal information,” as defined
in the Drivers Privacy Protection Act, (18 U.S.C. § 2721 et seq.) and related state laws (collectively, the
“DPPA”), and is regulated by the DPPA (“DPPA Data”). Customer shall not obtain and/or use DPPA Data
through the LN Services in any manner that would violate the DPPA. Customer acknowledges and agrees that
it may be required to certify its permissible use of DPPA Data at the time it requests information in connection
with certain LN Services and will recertify upon request by LN.
(iv) Social Security and Driver’s License Numbers. LN may in its sole discretion permit Customer to access
full social security numbers (nine (9) digits) and driver’s license numbers (collectively, “QA Data”). If Customer
is authorized by LN to receive QA Data, and Customer obtains QA Data through the LN Services, Customer
certifies it will not use the QA Data for any purpose other than as expressly authorized by LN policies, the
terms and conditions herein, and applicable laws and regulations. In addition to the restrictions on
distribution otherwise set forth in Paragraph 3 below, Customer agrees that it will not permit QA Data
obtained through the LN Services to be used by an employee or contractor that is not an Authorized User with
an Authorized Use. Customer agrees it will certify, in writing, its uses for QA Data and recertify upon request
by LN. Customer may not, to the extent permitted by the terms of these Master Terms, transfer QA Data via
email or ftp without LN’s prior written consent. However, Customer shall be permitted to transfer such
information so long as: 1) a secured method (for example, sftp) is used, 2) transfer is not to any third party,
and 3) such transfer is limited to such use as permitted under these Master Terms. LN may at any time and for
any or no reason cease to provide or limit the provision of QA Data to Customer.
(v) Copyrighted and Trademarked Materials. Customer shall not remove or obscure any trademarks,
copyright notices or other notices contained on materials accessed through the LN Services.
(vi) Additional Terms. To the extent that the LN Services accessed by Customer include information or
data described in the Risk Supplemental Terms contained in Appendix I, attached hereto, Customer agrees to
comply with the Risk Supplemental Terms set forth therein. Additionally, certain other information contained
within the LN Services is subject to additional obligations and restrictions. These services include, without
limitation, news, business information, and federal legislative and regulatory materials. To the extent that
Customer receives such news, business information, and federal legislative and regulatory materials through
the LN Services, Customer agrees to comply with the Terms and Conditions contained in Appendix II, attached
hereto (the “L&P Terms”). The Risk Supplemental Terms and the L&P Terms are hereby incorporated into
these Master Terms by reference. In the event of a direct conflict between these Master Terms, the Risk
Supplemental Terms, and the L&P Terms, the order of precedence shall be as follows: these Master Terms, the
Risk Supplemental Terms and then the L&P Terms.
(vii) MVR Data. If Customer is permitted to access Motor Vehicle Records (“MVR Data”) from LN, without
in any way limiting Customer’s obligations to comply with all state and federal laws governing use of MVR
Data, the following specific restrictions apply and are subject to change:
(a) Customer shall not use any MVR Data provided by LN, or portions of information contained therein,
to create or update a file that Customer uses to develop its own source of driving history
information.
(b) As requested by LN, Customer shall complete any state forms that LN is legally or contractually
bound to obtain from Customer before providing Customer with MVR Data.
(c) LN (and certain third-party vendors) may conduct reasonable and periodic audits of Customer’s use
of MVR Data. In response to any such audit, Customer must be able to substantiate the reason for
each MVR Data order.
(viii) HIPAA. Customer represents and warrants that Customer will not provide LN with any Protected Health
Information (as that term is defined in 45 C.F.R. Sec. 160.103) or with Electronic Health Records or Patient
Health Records (as those terms are defined in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 17921(5), and 42 U.S.C. Sec. 17921(11),
respectively) or with information from such records without the execution of a separate agreement between
the parties.
(ix) Economic Sanctions Laws. Customer acknowledges that LN is subject to economic sanctions laws,
including but not limited to those enforced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets
Control (“OFAC”), the European Union, and the United Kingdom. Accordingly, Customer shall comply with all
economic sanctions laws of the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. Customer shall
not provide access to LN Services to any individuals identified on OFAC’s list of Specially Designated Nationals
(“SDN List”), the UK’s HM Treasury’s Consolidated List of Sanctions Targets, or the EU’s Consolidated List of
Persons, Groups, and Entities Subject to EU Financial Sanctions. Customer shall not take any action which
would place LN in a position of non-compliance with any such economic sanctions laws.
(x) Retention of Records. For uses of GLB Data, DPPA Data and MVR Data, as described in Sections 2(ii),
2(iii) and 2(vii), Customer shall maintain for a period of five (5) years a complete and accurate record
(including consumer identity, purpose and, if applicable, consumer authorization) pertaining to every access to
such data.
(xi) Software. To the extent that Customer is using software provided by LN (“Software”), whether hosted
by LN or installed on Customer’s equipment, such Software shall be deemed provided under a limited,
revocable license, for the sole purpose of using the LN Services. In addition, the following terms apply:
Customer shall not (a) use the Software to store or transmit infringing, libelous, or otherwise unlawful or
tortuous material, or to store or transmit material in violation of third-party privacy rights, (b) use the
Software to store or transmit spyware, adware, other malicious programs or code, programs that infringe the
rights of others, or programs that place undue burdens on the operation of the Software, or (c) interfere with
or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Software or data contained therein. The use of the Software will
be subject to any other restrictions (such as number of users, features, or duration of use) agreed to by the
parties or as set forth in the Subscription Agreement.
3. SECURITY. Customer acknowledges that the information available through the LN Services may include
personally identifiable information and it is Customer’s obligation to keep all such accessed information
confidential and secure. Accordingly, Customer shall (a) restrict access to LN Services to those employees who
have a need to know as part of their official duties; (b) ensure that none of its employees shall (i) obtain
and/or use any information from the LN Services for personal reasons, or (ii) transfer any information received
through the LN Services to any party except as permitted hereunder; (c) keep all user identification numbers,
and related passwords, or other security measures (collectively, “User IDs”) confidential and prohibit the
sharing of User IDs; (d) immediately deactivate the User ID of any employee who no longer has a need to
know, or for terminated employees on or prior to the date of termination; (e) in addition to any obligations
under Paragraph 2, take all commercially reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access to, or use of,
the LN Services or data received therefrom, whether the same is in electronic form or hard copy, by any
person or entity; (f) maintain and enforce data destruction procedures to protect the security and
confidentiality of all information obtained through LN Services as it is being disposed; (g) purge all information
received through the LN Services within ninety (90) days of initial receipt; provided that Customer may extend
such period if and solely to the extent such information is retained thereafter in archival form to provide
documentary support required for Customer’s legal or regulatory compliance efforts; (h) be capable of
receiving the LN Services where the same are provided utilizing “secure socket layer,” or such other means of
secure transmission as is deemed reasonable by LN; (i) not access and/or use the LN Services via mechanical,
programmatic, robotic, scripted or other automated search means, other than through batch or machine-to-
machine applications approved by LN; (j) take all steps to protect their networks and computer environments,
or those used to access the LN Services, from compromise; (k) on at least a quarterly basis, review searches
performed by its User IDs to ensure that such searches were performed for a legitimate business purpose and
in compliance with all terms and conditions herein; and (l) maintain policies and procedures to prevent
unauthorized use of User IDs and the LN Services. Customer will immediately notify LN, by written notification
to the LN Information Assurance and Data Protection Organization at 1000 Alderman Drive, Alpharetta,
Georgia 30005 and by email (security.investigations@lexisnexis.com) and by phone (1-888-872-5375), if
Customer suspects, has reason to believe or confirms that a User ID or the LN Services (or data derived directly
or indirectly therefrom) is or has been lost, stolen, compromised, misused or used, accessed or acquired in an
unauthorized manner or by any unauthorized person, or for any purpose contrary to the terms and conditions
herein. To the extent permitted under applicable law, Customer shall remain solely liable for all costs
associated therewith and shall further reimburse LN for any expenses it incurs due to Customer’s failure to
prevent such impermissible use or access of User IDs and/or the LN Services, or any actions required as a
result thereof. Furthermore, in the event that the LN Services provided to the Customer include personally
identifiable information (including, but not limited to, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers or
dates of birth), the following shall apply: Customer acknowledges that, upon unauthorized acquisition or
access of or to such personally identifiable information, including but not limited to that which is due to use by
an unauthorized person or due to unauthorized use (a "Security Event"), Customer shall, in compliance with
law, notify the individuals whose information was potentially accessed or acquired that a Security Event has
occurred, and shall also notify any other parties (including but not limited to regulatory entities and credit
reporting agencies) as may be required in LN’s reasonable discretion. Customer agrees that such notification
shall not reference LN or the product through which the data was provided, nor shall LN be otherwise
identified or referenced in connection with the Security Event, without LN’s express written consent.
Customer shall be solely responsible for any other legal or regulatory obligations which may arise under
applicable law in connection with such a Security Event and shall bear all costs associated with complying with
legal and regulatory obligations in connection therewith. To the extent permitted under applicable law,
Customer shall remain solely liable for claims that may arise from a Security Event, including, but not limited
to, costs for litigation (including attorneys’ fees), and reimbursement sought by individuals, including but not
limited to, costs for credit monitoring or allegations of loss in connection with the Security Event. Customer
shall provide samples of all proposed materials to notify consumers and any third parties, including regulatory
entities, to LN for review and approval prior to distribution. In the event of a Security Event, LN may, in its
sole discretion, take immediate action, including suspension or termination of Customer’s account, without
further obligation or liability of any kind.
4. PERFORMANCE. LN will use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver the LN Services requested by
Customer and to compile information gathered from selected public records and other sources used in the
provision of the LN Services; provided, however, that the Customer accepts all information “AS IS”. Customer
acknowledges and agrees that LN obtains its data from third party sources, which may or may not be
completely thorough and accurate, and that Customer shall not rely on LN for the accuracy or completeness of
information supplied through the LN Services. Without limiting the foregoing, the criminal record data that
may be provided as part of the LN Services may include records that have been expunged, sealed, or
otherwise have become inaccessible to the public since the date on which the data was last updated or
collected. Customer understands that Customer may be restricted from accessing certain LN Services which
may be otherwise available. LN reserves the right to add materials and features to, and to discontinue offering
any of the materials and features that are currently a part of, the LN Services. In the event that LN
discontinues a material portion of the materials and features that Customer regularly uses in the ordinary
course of its business, and such materials and features are part of a flat fee subscription plan to which
Customer has subscribed, LN will, at Customer’s option, issue a prorated credit to Customer’s account.
5. Reserved
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Customer agrees that Customer shall not reproduce, retransmit, republish,
or otherwise transfer for any commercial purposes the LN Services. Customer acknowledges that LN (and/or
its third-party data providers) shall retain all right, title, and interest under applicable contractual, copyright,
patent, trademark, and related laws in and to the LN Services and the information that they provide. Customer
shall use such materials in a manner consistent with LN's interests and the terms and conditions herein, and
shall promptly notify LN of any threatened or actual infringement of LN's rights.
7. PAYMENT OF FEES. Customer shall pay LN the fees described on the applicable Subscription
Agreement. Customer shall be responsible for payment of the applicable fees for all services ordered by
Customer or otherwise obtained through Customer's User IDs, whether or not such User ID is used by
Customer or a third party, provided access to the User ID is not the result of use by a person formerly or
presently employed by LN (and not employed by Customer at the time of the use) or who obtains the User ID
by or through a break-in or unauthorized access of LN's offices, premises, records, or documents. Customer
agrees that it may be electronically invoiced for those fees. Payments must be received by LN within
accordance of Exhibit B of the MSA.
8. Reserved
9. Reserved
10. Reserved
11. GOVERNING LAW. In the event that Customer is a government agency, these Master Terms shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the state or federal law(s) applicable to such agency,
irrespective of conflicts of law principles.
12. ASSIGNMENT. Neither these Master Terms nor the license granted herein may be assigned by
Customer, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of LN. The dissolution, merger, consolidation,
reorganization, sale or other transfer of assets, properties, or controlling interest of twenty percent (20%) or
more of Customer shall be deemed an assignment for the purposes of these Master Terms. Any assignment
without the prior written consent of LN shall be void.
13. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. LN (SOLELY FOR PURPOSES OF DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, AND
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY, LN, ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, AND ITS DATA PROVIDERS ARE COLLECTIVELY
REFERRED TO AS “LN”) DOES NOT MAKE AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WITH RESPECT TO THE LN SERVICES. LN DOES NOT WARRANT THE CORRECTNESS, COMPLETENESS,
MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE LN SERVICES OR INFORMATION
PROVIDED THEREIN. Due to the nature of public record information, the public records and commercially
available data sources used in the LN Services may contain errors. Source data is sometimes reported or
entered inaccurately, processed poorly or incorrectly, and is generally not free from defect. The LN Services
are not the source of data, nor are they a comprehensive compilation of the data. Before relying on any data,
it should be independently verified.
14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Neither LN, nor its subsidiaries and affiliates, nor any third-party data
provider shall be liable to Customer (or to any person claiming through Customer to whom Customer may
have provided data from the LN Services) for any loss or injury arising out of or caused in whole or in part by
use of the LN Services. If, notwithstanding the foregoing, liability can be imposed on LN, Customer agrees that
LN's aggregate liability for any and all losses or injuries arising out of any act or omission of LN in connection
with anything to be done or furnished under these Master Terms, regardless of the cause of the loss or injury,
and regardless of the nature of the legal or equitable right claimed to have been violated, shall never exceed
the amount of fees actually paid by Customer to LN under this Agreement during the six (6) month period
preceding the event that gave rise to such loss or injury. Customer covenants and promises that it will not sue
LN for an amount greater than such sum even if Customer and/or third parties were advised of the possibility
of such damages and that it will not seek punitive damages in any suit against LN. IN NO EVENT SHALL LN BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER ARISING,
INCURRED BY CUSTOMER.
15. SURVIVAL OF AGREEMENT. Provisions hereof related to release of claims; use and protection of LN
Services; payment for the LN Services; audit; LN’s use and ownership of Customer’s search inquiry data;
disclaimer of warranties and other disclaimers; security; customer data and governing law shall survive any
termination of the license to use the LN Services.
16. AUDIT. Customer understands and agrees that, in order to ensure compliance with the FCRA, GLBA,
DPPA, other similar state or federal laws, regulations or rules, regulatory agency requirements of these Master
Terms, LN’s obligations under its contracts with its data providers, and LN’s internal policies, LN may conduct
periodic reviews and/or audits of Customer’s use of the LN Services. Customer agrees to cooperate fully with
any and all audits and to respond to any such audit inquiry within ten (10) business days, unless an expedited
response is required. Violations discovered in any review and/or audit by LN will be subject to immediate
action including, but not limited to, suspension or termination of the license to use the LN Services,
reactivation fees, legal action, and/or referral to federal or state regulatory agencies.
17. EMPLOYEE TRAINING. Customer shall train new employees prior to allowing access to LN Services on
Customer’s obligations under these Master Terms, including, but not limited to, the licensing requirements
and restrictions under Paragraph 2, the security requirements of Paragraph 3 and the privacy requirements in
Paragraph 23. Customer shall conduct a similar review of its obligations under these Master Terms with
existing employees who have access to LN Services no less than annually. Customer shall keep records of such
training.
18. TAXES. The charges for all LN Services are exclusive of any state, local, or otherwise applicable sales,
use, or similar taxes. If any such taxes are applicable, they shall be charged to Customer’s account.
19. CUSTOMER INFORMATION. Customer certifies that Customer has not been the subject of any
proceeding regarding any trust-related matter including, but not limited to, fraud, counterfeiting, identity
theft and the like, and that Customer has not been the subject of any civil, criminal or regulatory matter that
would create an enhanced security risk to LN, the LN Services or the data, including but not limited to, any
matter involving potential violations of the GLBA, the DPPA, the FCRA, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
(“FDCPA”) (15 U.S.C. § 1692-1692p) or any other similar legal or regulatory guidelines. If any such matter has
occurred, Customer shall attach a signed statement, along with all relevant supporting documentation,
providing all details of this matter prior to execution of this Agreement. Customer shall notify LN immediately
of any changes to the information on Customer's Application for the LN Services, and, if at any time Customer
no longer meets LN’s criteria for providing service, LN may terminate this agreement. Customer is required to
promptly notify LN of a change in ownership of Customer, any change in the name of Customer, and/or any
change in the physical address of Customer.
20. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. None of the parties shall, at any time, represent that it is the authorized
agent or representative of the other. LN’s relationship to Customer in the performance of services pursuant to
this Agreement is that of an independent contractor.
21. CHANGE IN AGREEMENT. By receipt of the LN Services, Customer agrees to, and shall comply with,
changes to the restricted license granted to Customer hereunder. These terms may be changed only if such
changes are dictated by governmental/regulatory directive or by a content licensor (“Directive”). If any
changes are made to these terms by Directive, such changes will: (a) only be applied prospectively; and (b) not
be specifically directed against the State Agency but will apply to all similarly situated LN customers.”
The User Agency may terminate the Agreement or this Exhibit upon written notice to LN if any change to
these Terms by Directive is unacceptable to the User Agency. Except as provided above, these Terms may not
be supplemented, modified, changed or otherwise revised unless ninety (90) days’ notice is provided to the
State Contract Administrator and an amendment is signed by duly authorized representatives of both parties.
Notices to Customer will be provided via written communication. All e-mail notifications shall be sent to the
individual named in the Customer Administrator Contact Information section of the Application, unless stated
otherwise. LN may, at any time, impose restrictions and/or prohibitions on the Customer’s use of some or all
of the LN Services. Customer understands that such restrictions or changes in access may be the result of a
modification in LN policy, a modification of third-party agreements, a modification in industry standards, a
Security Event or a change in law or regulation, or the interpretation thereof. Upon written notification by LN
of such restrictions, Customer agrees to comply with such restrictions.
22. PRIVACY PRINCIPLES. With respect to personally identifiable information regarding consumers, the
parties further agree as follows: LN has adopted the "LN Data Privacy Principles" ("Principles"), which may be
modified when necessary to address new legal or legislative requirements or to include recent industry best
practices recognizing the importance of appropriate privacy protections for consumer data, and Customer
agrees that Customer (including its directors, officers, employees or agents) will comply with the Principles or
Customer’s own comparable privacy principles, policies, or practices. See the attached Data Privacy Principles.
Notification of any such changes will be provided to the designated State Contract Administrator for this
Agreement.”
23. Reserved
24. FORCE MAJEURE. The parties will not incur any liability to each other or to any other party on account
of any loss or damage resulting from any delay or failure to perform all or any part of these Master Terms
(except for payment obligations) to the extent such delay or failure is caused, in whole or in part, by events,
occurrences, or causes beyond the control, and without the negligence of, the parties. Such events,
occurrences, or causes include, without limitation, acts of God, telecommunications outages, Internet outages,
power outages, any irregularity in the announcing or posting of updated data files by the applicable agency,
strikes, lockouts, riots, acts of war, floods, earthquakes, fires, and explosions.
25. LN AFFILIATES. Customer understands that LN Services furnished under these Master Terms may be
provided by LNRSFL, LNRSB and/or by one of their Affiliates. The specific LN entity furnishing the LN Services
to Customer will be the sole LN entity satisfying all representations, warranties, covenants and obligations
hereunder, as they pertain to the provision of such LN Services. Therefore, Customer hereby expressly
acknowledges and agrees that it will seek fulfillment of any and all LN obligations only from the applicable LN
entity and the other LN entities shall not be a guarantor of said LN entity’s performance obligations
hereunder.
26. CUSTOMER SUBSIDIARIES. LN may provide the LN Services to Customer’s wholly owned subsidiaries
(“Subsidiaries”), in LN’ sole discretion, subject to the Subsidiaries’ completion of LN’s credentialing process
and any applicable paperwork. Customer assumes full responsibility for such Subsidiaries.
27. MISCELLANEOUS. If any provision of these Master Terms or any exhibit shall be held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, such provision shall be
changed and interpreted so as to best accomplish the objectives of the original provision to the fullest extent
allowed by law, and in any event the remaining provisions of these Master Terms shall remain in full force and
effect. The failure or delay by LN in exercising any right, power or remedy under this Agreement shall not
operate as a waiver of any such right, power or remedy. The headings in these Master Terms are inserted for
reference and convenience only and shall not enter into the interpretation hereof.
28. Reserved
Appendix I – LexisNexis Master Terms and Conditions (Document 2)
Risk Solutions Supplemental Terms & Conditions
NOTICE: THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR USE OF THE LEXISNEXIS
RISK SOLUTIONS GROUP PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
The terms and conditions listed below govern use of the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Group services (the “LN
Services”) and materials available therein (“Materials”), provided by LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. and its
affiliated companies (collectively, “LN”). The terms “Client”, “Customer”, “you”, and “your” in uppercase or
lowercase shall mean the entity (e.g., company, corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, etc.) or government
agency entering into an agreement for the LN Services.
You agree to comply with the following terms and conditions:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I. American Board of Medical Specialties (“ABMS”) Data.
If Customer is permitted to access ABMS Data from LN, Customer shall not use, nor permit others to use,
ABMS Data for purposes of determining, monitoring, tracking, profiling or evaluating in any manner the
patterns or frequency of physicians’ prescriptions or medications, pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, or
medical devices for use by their patients.
II. BuildeRadius d/b/a BuildFax (Constructions Records and Building Permit Information)
With respect to the construction records and building permit information in the LN Services, Client
acknowledges and agrees that it is solely responsible for complying with, and agrees that its use of the LN
Services, provided product, and any derivatives thereof, and any data provided to it by BuildFax or related to
construction records and building permit information will comply with all applicable foreign, federal, state and
local laws, regulations and ordinances, including , without limitation, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C.
§ 1681 et seq.) the United States Freedom of Information, Open Record, Sunshine and other similar laws and
regulations (collectively, the “applicable laws”). Client further acknowledges and agrees that in no event shall
BuildFax be liable or responsible for Client’s failure to comply with any applicable law, even if such non-
compliance results from Client’s use or reliance on the LN Services, provided product, any derivatives thereof,
or any data provided by BuildFax. Without limiting the foregoing, Client acknowledges and understands that
certain restrictions apply to the use of data obtained from federal, state and locals governments and agencies,
and Client agrees to comply with such restrictions, including, without limitation, restrictions on a person’s right
to use such data for marketing purposes. Client acknowledges and agrees that BuildFax data relates solely to
real property, and does not relate to any individual consumer, and that Client cannot identify a consumer based
on a search of BuildFax’s information.
III.California Secretary of State
THIS DATA IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. CERTIFICATION CAN ONLY BE
OBTAINED THROUGH THE SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
IV.DPPA Regulated Information:
It is unlawful for any person knowingly to obtain or disclose personal information, from a motor vehicle record,
for any use not permitted under section 2721(b) of the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act; and it shall be unlawful
for any person to make false representation to obtain any personal information from an individual's motor
vehicle record.
V.Dun & Bradstreet
Access to and use of the D&B database is subject to the Terms of Agreement between you, LN and Dun &
Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B). By accessing the D&B Data (or the “Information”), you agree that you have authority
to enter into the Terms of Agreement on behalf of your Company and that you have read the Terms of
Agreement, understand them, and agree on behalf of yourself and your Company to be bound by them.
Terms of Agreement
A. All information which D&B furnished to you will be used by you solely as one factor in your business
decisions and will not be used to determine an individual’s eligibility for credit or insurance to be used
primarily for personal, family or household purposes or to determine an individual’s eligibility for
employment. You also agree that the Information will not be used to engage in unfair or deceptive
practices.
B. You agree that the information will not be reproduced, revealed or made available to anyone else, it being
understood that the Information is licensed for your internal use only. To the extent permitted by law, you
agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless D&B from any claim or cause of action against D&B arising
out of, or relating to, the use of the Information by individuals or entities which have not been authorized to
have access to and/or use the Information.
C. You understand that you are the beneficiary of a contract between D&B and LN and that, under that
contract, both D&B and LN have reserved certain rights which may result in the termination of your right
to receive Information from D&B. In addition, D&B may terminate your receipt of the D&B data at any
time if you breach any of its terms and conditions.
D. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT D&B DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THE TIMELINESS,
CURRENTNESS, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE INFORMATION. YOU ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT EVERY
BUISNESS DECISION INVOLVES THE ASSUMPTION OF A RISK AND THAT D&B, IN
FURNISHING THE INFORMATION TO YOU, DOES NOT AND WILL NOT UNDERWRITE THAT
RISK, IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER. YOU THEREFORE, AGREE THAT D&B WILL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY D&B’S
NEGLIGENCE IN PROCURING, COMPILING, COLLECTING, INTERPRETING, REPORTING,
COMMUNICATING OR DELIVERING THE INFORMATION.
E. YOU AGREE THAT D&B WILL NEVER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. YOU ALSO AGREE THAT D&B’S LIABILITY OF ANY AND
ALL LOSSES, DAMAGES OR INJURIES WHICH YOU SUFFER OR INCUR ARISING OUT OF ANY
ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF D&B IN CONNECTION WITH THE D&B DATA, REGARDLESS OF THE
CAUSE OF THE LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY AND REGARDLESS OF THE NATURE OF THE
LEGAL RIGHT CLAIMED TO HAVE BEEN VIOLATED, SHALL NEVER EXCEED $10,000.00 AND
YOU COVENANT AND PROMISE THAT YOU WILL NOT SUE D&B FOR AN AMOUNT
GREATER THAN THAT SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION E.
F. You acknowledge and agree that the copyright to the Information is and shall remain with D&B. You
acknowledge that the Information, regardless of form or format, is proprietary to D&B and comprises: (a)
works of original authorship, including compiled information containing D&B’s selection, arrangement
and coordination and expression of such information or pre-existing material it has created, gathered or
assembled; (b) confidential or trade secret information; and (c) information that has been created,
developed and maintained by D&B at great expense of time and money such that misappropriation or
unauthorized use by others for commercial gain would unfairly and irreparably harm D&B. You shall not
commit or permit any act or omission by your agents, employees or any third party that would impair
D&B’s proprietary and intellectual property rights in the Information. You agree to notify D&B
immediately upon obtaining any information regarding a threatened or actual infringement of D&B’s
rights.
G. These terms are in addition to those found in any LN service agreement. If there is a conflict between these
terms and those found in any such service agreement, then these terms will apply. The agreement regarding
your receipt and use of the D&B data shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, United
States of America without giving effect to its conflicts of laws provisions. To the extent permitted by State
law, any disputes arising hereunder must be filed and shall be venued in the United States District Court for
the District of New Jersey or in the courts of the State of New Jersey and the parties hereby submit to the
jurisdiction of such courts.
VI. Experian Terms and Conditions located on pages 85 – 93 of this document.
VII. Georgia Secretary of State
THIS DATA IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY; CERTIFICATION CAN ONLY BE
OBTAINED THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE.
VIII. RESERVED
IX. RESERVED
X. RESERVED.
XI. Michigan Corporations
Provider, in producing the aforementioned CORPINFO disclaims any liability for the accuracy of any of the
information. The CORPINFO is produced and sold for general information purposes only. Said CORPINFO is
not to be construed as having the legal effect of a certified copy of any of the information appearing in the data
file or an official certification of filing by Provider. When information contained within the CORPINFO is
displayed on a video terminal, the following or a similarly worded statement will appear on either the menu
screen or the beginning of each corporation record: "THIS DATA IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES
ONLY. CERTIFICATION CAN ONLY BE OBTAI NED THROUGH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF
LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS, CSCLB, CORPORATIONS DIVISION."
XII. Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Corporation and Land Development
Bureau
THIS DATA IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. CERTIFICATION CAN ONLY BE
OBTAINED THROUGH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY
SERVICES, CORPORATION DIVISION.
XIII. Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth
THIS DATA IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. CERTIFICATION CAN ONLY BE
OBTAINED THROUGH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, LABOR AND ECONOMIC
GROWTH, CORPORATE DIVISION.
XIV. RESERVED.
XV. National Change of Address Database.
LN is a licensee of the United States Postal Service’s NCOALINK database (“NCOA Database”). The
information contained in the NCOA Database is regulated by the Privacy Act of 1974 and may be used only to
provide a mailing list correction service for lists that will be used for preparation of mailings. If Customer
receives all or a portion of the NCOA Database through the LN Services, Customer hereby certifies to LN that
it will not use such information for any other purpose. Prior to obtaining or using information from the NCOA
Database, Customer agrees to complete, execute and submit to LN the NCOA Processing Acknowledgement
Form.
XVI. New York State Department of State, Division of Corporations
The information provided by the Department of State, Division of Corporations is not an official record of the
Department of State or the State of New York. LN is not an employee or agent of the Department of State or the
State of New York. The Department of State disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the
corporation’s data.
XVII. New York State Unified Court System
The New York State Unified Court System (“UCS”) does not warrant the comprehensiveness, completeness,
accuracy or adequacy for any particular use or purpose of the information contained in its databases and
expressly disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, as to any matter whatsoever. Neither the UCS, its
courts, court-related agencies or its officers or employees shall be responsible for any loss or damage caused by
the use of the information contained in any of its databases.
XVIII. North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State
State Of North Carolina -County Of Wake
(Corporations Data Files)
THIS DATA IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. CERTIFICATION CAN ONLY BE OBTAINED
THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
XIX. Pennsylvania Department of State, Corporation Bureau
THIS DATA IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFICIAL RECORD.
CERTIFIED COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
XX. Phone Numbers in General
All phone numbers in the LN database must be used for legitimate and lawful purposes. It is customer’s
responsibility to comply with all rules and regulations related to the use and distribution of phone numbers,
including landlines, and mobile phone numbers. All use of phone numbers from LN must be done in accordance
with applicable law, including Do Not Call where appropriate.
XXI. Private Investigator Use of the LN Services
Investigators shall maintain up to date and current licenses so long as the Private Investigator is accessing the
LN Services
XXII. Property Records (Source A)
You may not use any portion of these Materials to create, replace, supplement or enhance any title, legal,
vesting, ownership or encumbrance report. You are prohibited from using the Materials to develop any models,
scores, or analytics including any methodology that would seek to value, trend, appraise, insure, encumber, un-
encumber or otherwise evaluate real property assets in any manner. You may not comingle, mix or combine
Materials with real estate information that you obtain from other sources. You may not disclose or share with
any third-party counts, layouts or statistical metrics relating to the Materials. The Materials shall not be used in
connection with alternative insurance underwriting approaches or products without first obtaining written
permission. Further, the methodology that would see to value, trend, appraise, insure, encumber, un-encumber
or otherwise evaluate real property assets in any manner.
XXIII. Wisconsin Circuit Court Data Subscription
1.If Subscriber publishes or releases WCCA Information relating to any criminal case to any other person in
whole or in part, directly or as part of a compilation, Subscriber shall restate prominently the following
advisory that appears on the WCCA website:
2.Notice to employers: It may be a violation of state law to discriminate against a job applicant because of
an arrest or conviction record. Generally speaking, an employer may refuse to hire an applicant on the
basis of a conviction only if the circumstances of the conviction substantially relate to the particular job.
For more information, see Wisconsin Statute 111.335 and the Department of Workforce Development's
Arrest and Conviction Records under the Law publication.
Data Privacy Principles (Document 3)
The LexisNexis Data Privacy Principles speak to the personally identifiable information, including sensitive
personally identifiable information, collected, maintained, used or disseminated in connection with services
offered by LexisNexis (meaning LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc., LexisNexis Risk Solutions Inc.,
and its or their affiliated companies) (hereinafter referred to individually or collectively as "LexisNexis")).
LexisNexis applies these Principles to our domestic U.S. products and services where appropriate. In addition,
other uses or disclosures may occur as required by applicable law, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its
state analogues ("FCRA"), the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act and its state analogues (“DPPA”), and the
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (“GLB”). If the law requires or upon request of law enforcement, or, if necessary, to
prevent fraud or to protect our company systems, these principles may not apply. LexisNexis also may revise
our Data Privacy Principles by posting changes on its Web site. Changes will be made to the LN Data Privacy
Principles when necessary to address new legal or legislative requirements or to include recent industry best
practices. Notification of any such changes will be provided to the designated State Contract Administrator for this
Agreement.
1.SECURITY
Data security is a company imperative. LexisNexis strives to protect personally identifiable information that
we maintain or disseminate, including through the use of appropriate administrative, physical, and technical
safeguards.
2.DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
LexisNexis strives to provide additional safeguards for sensitive personally identifiable information, such as
Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers. LexisNexis strives to limit the availability and access
to full Social Security Numbers ("SSNs"), Driver's License Numbers and State Identification Numbers.
LexisNexis strives to protect the confidentiality of SSNs by limiting access to SSNs to certain legitimate and
authorized users, such as: state, local and federal government entities; financial institutions; insurers;
employers; creditors; debt collectors and other user types to which LexisNexis may decide to provide such
access. A limited number of public records may contain SSNs that are already available to the public and, if
such public records are accessed through LexisNexis services, our services may provide access to such
SSNs. LexisNexis prohibits the unlawful disclosure of SSNs. LexisNexis also takes steps to limit the
availability of Driver's License Numbers ("DLNs") and state identification card numbers.
3.ACCURACY
LexisNexis strives to accurately report information in its products. LexisNexis also strives to accurately
report information that it receives from its data sources. LexisNexis recognizes, however, that reporting
errors may occur and offers individuals opportunities, where applicable, to dispute and correct information
that we report as discussed further in Principle 9 on Access and Correction.
4.PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBERS
LexisNexis strives to provide additional safeguards for sensitive personally identifiable information, such as
Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers. LexisNexis strives to limit the availability and access
to full Social Security Numbers ("SSNs"), Driver's License Numbers and State Identification Numbers.
LexisNexis strives to protect the confidentiality of SSNs by limiting access to SSNs to certain legitimate and
authorized users, such as: state, local and federal government entities; financial institutions; insurers;
employers; creditors; debt collectors and other user types to which LexisNexis may decide to provide such
access. A limited number of public records may contain SSNs that are already available to the public and, if
such public records are accessed through LexisNexis services, our services may provide access to such
SSNs. LexisNexis prohibits the unlawful disclosure of SSNs. LexisNexis also takes steps to limit the
availability of Driver's License Numbers ("DLNs") and state identification card numbers.
5.EDUCATION
LexisNexis strives to inform its employees, users and the general public about appropriate use of
LexisNexis products and services. LexisNexis strives to inform its users and employees about:
•Privacy and security issues associated with LexisNexis information products and services; and
• The responsible use of personally identifiable information.
LexisNexis strives to inform the public about:
• The responsible use of personally identifiable information;
• Measures LexisNexis has undertaken to enhance privacy; and choices available to individuals regarding
information access and the ability to opt-out of certain products and services which utilize personally
identifiable information.
6. REPUTABLE SOURCES
LexisNexis strives to acquire personally identifiable information from established, reputable sources in the
government and private sectors. In support of this Principle, LexisNexis takes reasonable steps to assess the
reputation and reliability of its private sector data sources before incorporating personally identifiable
information from the source into its products and services. LexisNexis also strives to obtain assurances from
its data suppliers that they have the legal right to license or sell the data to LexisNexis.
7. NOTICE
LexisNexis makes its Data Privacy Principles publicly known. LexisNexis publicly posts these Data Privacy
Principles.
For additional information about the LexisNexis Data Privacy Principles, contact the LexisNexis Privacy
Manager at 1-800-831-2578 or by mailing to:
Privacy Manager
LexisNexis
PO Box 933
Dayton, Ohio 45401
8. CHOICE
LexisNexis strives to allow individuals the opportunity to opt-out of the dissemination of personally
identifiable information from certain LexisNexis owned databases used solely for marketing services. We
also allow individuals to opt-out of LexisNexis' information products and services as required by law and
permitted by LexisNexis policy.
9. ACCESS & CORRECTION
LexisNexis strives to provide individuals with a central point of contact regarding their questions about
LexisNexis and its commitment to the responsible use of personally identifiable information. LexisNexis
strives to inform individuals about the nature of the public records, nonpublic information, and publicly
available information that LexisNexis makes available in its information products and services. LexisNexis
also strives, whenever practicable, to provide individuals, upon request, with meaningful opportunities to
review personally identifiable information we maintain about them. LexisNexis also strives, as appropriate
and practicable, to provide opportunities for individuals to dispute and correct information by assisting them
in identifying the potential information sources at which corrections should be made. LexisNexis strives to
direct individuals to the government and private entities that collect and maintain public records and
publicly available information to correct any claimed inaccuracies found in that data, and to direct
individuals to consumer reporting agencies where such agency is the source of the information about the
individual and where the individual seeks to correct claimed inaccuracies found in that data.
10. ACCOUNTABILITY
LexisNexis supports accountability of information industry standards and practices, responsible and
effective federal regulation of the data industry, and legislation governing the practices of all data providers.
LexisNexis also supports industry oversight and active engagement with the privacy community.
LexisNexis believes that strong privacy and information security protections are vital for an effective and
trusted data industry.
11. ONLINE PRIVACY
LexisNexis strives to protect the privacy of personally identifiable information obtained over the Internet
and strives to apply our Data Privacy Principles and evolving standards to the online environment.
12. IDENTITY THEFT
LexisNexis strives to prevent the acquisition of information from its products and services for improper
purposes, such as identity theft. LexisNexis believes that it is important that individuals who may have had
their sensitive personally identifiable information acquired by an unauthorized individual be notified as
follows: Where a state law requires notice, LexisNexis complies with the law. In those states where
notification laws do not exist, LexisNexis follows its Information Security Breach Response and
Notification Policy, which provides that affected individuals will be notified when sensitive personally
identifiable information owned or licensed by LexisNexis is acquired by an unauthorized individual and
whenever LexisNexis has a reasonable basis to believe the breach has resulted in, or there is a significant
risk that it will result in, identity theft to the consumer to whom the information relates.
13. COMPLIANCE
LexisNexis will obtain assessments from a qualified, objective, independent third-party, who uses
procedures and standards generally accepted in the profession to assess LexisNexis' administrative,
technical, and physical safeguards, as appropriate.
CA MSA 5-23-70-40-01
Non-FCRA Addendum to the LexisNexis Master Terms and Conditions (form LNMTC)
(Document 8)
This Non-FCRA Addendum (the “Non-FCRA Addendum”) is entered into as of (the
“Effective Date”), by and between LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. and its Affiliates (hereinafter, “LNRSFL”),
with its principal place of business located at 1000 Alderman Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 and
(hereinafter, "Customer"), with its principal place of business located at
, each individually referred to as the “Party” and collectively as the
“Parties.”
WHEREAS, Customer has executed the LexisNexis Master Terms and Conditions (form LNMTC) (the “Master
Terms”) for the LN Services (as defined in the Master Terms); and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to add certain terms and conditions to the Master Terms to govern the provision
of Non-FCRA LN Services (as defined below).
NOW, THEREFORE, LNRSFL and Customer agree to be mutually bound by the additional terms and
conditions of this Non-FCRA Addendum, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, do hereby agree as follows:
1.Non-FCRA Use Restrictions. The LN Services provided pursuant to this Non-FCRA Addendum
(as defined in the Master Terms) as Non-FCRA are not provided by “consumer reporting agencies,”
as that term is defined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681, et seq.) (“FCRA”) and do
not constitute “consumer reports,” as that term is defined in the FCRA (the “Non-FCRA LN
Services”). Accordingly, the Non-FCRA LN Services may not be used in whole or in part as a factor
in determining eligibility for credit, insurance, employment or another purpose in connection with
which a consumer report may be used under the FCRA. Further, (A) Customer certifies that it will
not use any of the information it receives through the Non-FCRA LN Services to determine, in whole
or in part an individual’s eligibility for any of the following products, services or transactions: (1)
credit or insurance to be used primarily for personal, family or household purposes; (2) employment
purposes; (3) a license or other benefit granted by a government agency; or (4) any other product,
service or transaction in connection with which a consumer report may be used under the FCRA or
any similar state statute, including without limitation apartment rental, check-cashing, or the opening
of a deposit or transaction account; (B) by way of clarification, without limiting the foregoing,
Customer may use, except as otherwise prohibited or limited by this Non-FCRA Addendum,
information received through the Non-FCRA LN Services for the following purposes: (1) to verify or
authenticate an individual’s identity; (2) to prevent or detect fraud or other unlawful activity; (3) to
locate an individual; (4) to review the status of a legal proceeding; (5) to collect a debt, provided that
such debt collection does not constitute in whole or in part, a determination of an individual
consumer’s eligibility for credit or insurance to be used primarily for personal, family or household
purposes; or (6) to determine whether to buy or sell consumer debt or a portfolio of consumer debt
in a commercial secondary market transaction, provided that such determination does not constitute
in whole or in part, a determination of an individual consumer’s eligibility for credit or insurance to
be used primarily for personal, family or household purposes; (C) specifically, if Customer is using
the Non-FCRA LN Services in connection with collection of a consumer debt on its own behalf, or
on behalf of a third-party, Customer shall not use the Non-FCRA LN Services: (1) to revoke
consumer credit; (2) to accelerate, set or change repayment terms; or (3) for the purpose of
determining a consumer’s eligibility for any repayment plan; provided, however, that Customer may,
consistent with the certification and limitations set forth in this Section 1, use the Non-FCRA LN
Services for identifying, locating, or contacting a consumer in connection with the collection of a
consumer’s debt or for prioritizing collection activities; and (D) Customer shall not use any of the
information it receives through the Non-FCRA LN Services to take any “adverse action,” as that
term is defined in the FCRA.
2.General. Customer and LNRSFL agree that: (i) capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise
defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Master Terms; (ii) this Non-FCRA
Addendum modifies and amends only those specific terms of the Master Terms expressly
referenced herein; and (iii) all terms of the Master Terms are hereby restated as if written herein,
shall remain in full force and effect, and shall constitute the legal valid, binding and enforceable
obligations of the parties; and (iv) the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Application, the Master Terms, the
Non-FCRA Addendum and the Subscription Agreement are for purposes of governing the provision
and use of the Non-FCRA LN Services.
AUTHORIZATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am authorized to execute this Non-FCRA Addendum on behalf of the Customer listed
above.
CUSTOMER:
Signature:
Print:
Title:
Dated: (mm/dd/yy)
Initials:
Contractor County Dept.
Form P-1 (Page 1 of 1)
Contra Costa County PAYMENT PROVISIONS Number
Standard Form P-1 (Fee Basis Contracts - Long and Short Form)
Revised 2008
1. Payment Amounts. Subject to the Payment Limit of this Contract and subject to the following Payment
Provisions, County will pay Contractor the following fee as full compensation for all services, work, expenses
or costs provided or incurred by Contractor:
[Check one alternative only.]
a. $ monthly, or
b. $ per unit, as defined in the Service Plan, or
c. $ after completion of all obligations and conditions herein.
d. Other: As provided in the Schedule A - Accurint for Government .
2. Payment Demands. Contractor shall submit written demands for payment on County Demand Form D-15 in
the manner and form prescribed by County. Contractor shall submit said demands for payment no later than
30 days from the end of the month in which the contract services upon which such demand is based were
actually rendered. Upon approval of payment demands by the head of the County Department for which this
Contract is made, or his designee, County will make payments as specified in Paragraph 1. (Payment
Amounts) above.
3. Penalty for Late Submission. If County is unable to obtain reimbursement from the State of California as a
result of Contractor’s failure to submit to County a timely demand for payment as specified in Paragraph 2.
(Payment Demands) above, County shall not pay Contractor for such services to the extent County's recovery
of funding is prejudiced by the delay even though such services were fully provided.
4. Right to Withhold. County has the right to withhold payment to Contractor when, in the opinion of County
expressed in writing to Contractor, (a) Contractor's performance, in whole or in part, either has not been
carried out or is insufficiently documented, (b) Contractor has neglected, failed or refused to furnish
information or to cooperate with any inspection, review or audit of its program, work or records, or (c)
Contractor has failed to sufficiently itemize or document its demand(s) for payment.
5. Audit Exceptions. Contractor agrees to accept responsibility for receiving, replying to, and/or complying with
any audit exceptions by appropriate county, state or federal audit agencies resulting from its performance of
this Contract. Within 30 days of demand, Contractor shall pay County the full amount of County's obligation,
if any, to the state and/or federal government resulting from any audit exceptions, to the extent such are
attributable to Contractor's failure to perform properly any of its obligations under this Contract.