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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06161987 - IO.7 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Contra June 8, 19 8 7 Costa DATE: County Revisions and Appointments to the Maternal, Child SUBJECT: and Adolescent Health Advisory Board SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1 . Amend the Board' s orders of March 16, 1982 and June 21, 1983 to reduce the size of the Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Advisory Board from 28 members to 17 members by deleting the following seats: 3 Seats for Parents 1 Seat for the County Superintendent of Schools 1 Seat for the Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association 1 Seat for the Alameda-Contra Costa Optometric Society 1 Seat for the Contra Costa Physical Therapy Group 1 Seat for the Developmental Disabilities Council 1 Seat for the Juvenile Justice Commission 1 Seat for the Family & Children' s Services Advisory Committee 1 Seat for Other Health Professionals 2 . Reappoint Belle Lipsett to an At-Large seat for a three-year term expiring October 7, 1989 . 3 . Reappoint Barbara J. Milliff to the Contra Costa Children' s Coalition seat for a three-year term expiring .October 7 , 1989 . 4 . Accept resignations from or declare the following seats vacant for lack of attendance: Jane Berger - Superintendent of Schools Mary Lou Browning - Superintendent of Schools Anita Helvie - District V David Yamamoto - At-Large Lilia Lopez-Karu - At-Large Beverly DeGraaf - At-large 5 . Appoint Joyce Muse of Richmond, who is currently serving in the "Other Health Professional" seat, to the At-Large seat vacated by Beverly DeGraaf to serve the remainder of the term (October 7, 1988) . CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ^ YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _� RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE X APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE s : Nancy Fanden Tom Torlakson ACTION OF BOARD ON June 16, 1987 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT IV AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TARN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. cc: County Administrator ATTESTED /4 _9 8 7 County Auditor PHIL ATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF Chair, MCAH Adv. Board SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Mary Foran, Staff, MCAH Adv. Board Appointees M382/7-83 BY DEPUTY Page 2 BACKGROUND: On March 16, 1982, as a result of State legislation (Chapter 1038, Statutes of 1981) , the Board abolished the former Child Health & Disability Prevention Advisory Board and replaced it with a Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Advisory Board. At that time, the MCAH Advisory Board was formed as a 17-member committee. On June 21, 1983, the Board expanded the MCAH Advisory Board from 17 members to 28 members. On June 2, 1987, the Board of Supervisors received and referred to our Committee the attached report which recommends that the MCAH Advisory Board be reduced to 17 members to increase its effectiveness, and to eliminate seats for organizations which have not participated in the work of the MCAH Advisory Board. A number of seats are recommended to be declared vacant as a result of resignations and lack of attendance. Finally, two members are recommended for reappointment. Approval of these recommendations will leave the MCAH Advisory Board constituted as follows: 1 representative from each of the 5 Supervisorial Districts 6 At-Large representatives concerned with and knowledgeable in the health of mothers and children 1 representative from the Office of the County Superintendent of Schools 1 representative from each of the following: 32nd District PTA Community Services Department/Head Start Health Program Contra Costa Dental Society or Mt. Diablo Dental Hygiene Component Nutritionist Contra Costa Children' s Coalition Contra Costa C,ourty MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT • HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD `• 2450-A Stanwell Drive Concord, CA 94520 _ _ f RECEIVED ----------- JUN 2 198 �i •'•.'i i OF STq Su?ECF,-,c OFS ..CU Depuly TO: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors FR M• it�YIelaine Gann ��r +u Chairperson,- Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board SUBJECT: Clarifications of April 30, 1987 Memorandum Concerning MCAH Board Appointments DATE: June 1, 1987 We wish Joyce Muse, who is serving currently in the 'Other Health Professional" position, to be appointed an At Large member once the new membership categories are approved by the Board of Supervisors. We wish Allan Burckin, M.D. , representative from the Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association, (ACCMA) to serve out his term as a liaison to the Advisory Board. Our revised membership categories delete the ACCMA membership slot. The liaison will provide advice upon the request of the Advisory Board. Thank you for your assistance. HG:MF:mtk MCAHII-V Contra Costa C / _ MAY 81967 MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT •: HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD 2450-A Stanwell Drive , Concord CA 9 .- - RECEIVED MAY 1 419,87 ut PHIL SAKNElc3 TO: Supervisor McPeak SER Csu ONTRACOXRECF STACI�PfP"I`CRSp- Ut Chairperson, Board of Supervisors s FROM: flelaine Gann Chairperson, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Board SUBJECT: New Composition of MCAH Board and Membership Appointments DATE: April 30, 1987 During the past year the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Board has suffered from sporadic attendance and operated with multiple, rotating vacancies. The Board and the MCAH Unit of the Health Services Department have analyzed these problems. After carefully weighing the issues, the Board voted at our meeting on January 14, 1987 to make several changes in the by-laws in order to increase our own effectiveness. One key change is to reduce the number of membership slots on the Board. This change has been approved by the MCAH Director, Dr. Kathleen Malloy, as required in the by-laws. The attached page shows the revised membership cate- gories. We wish the Board of Supervisors to approve these revised categories. In addition, we wish the Board to reappoint the following members, whose terms have expired: -- NAME REPRESENTATION Belle Lipsett Member at Large Barbara Milliff Children's Coalition Both have been active members of our Board and we wish to continue their service. We have had, also, the following unscheduled vacancies: NAME REPRESENTATION Jane Berger Office of the Superintendent of Schools -- --Ms.- Berger-has resigned due to scheduling conflicts with the Board meetings. Mary Lou Browning Office of the. Superintendent of Schools The Board requested Ms. Browning's resignation due to her lack of attendance at meetings. (Correspondence attached.) Anita Helvie District V The Board requested Ms. Helvie's resignation due to her lack of attendance at meetings. Our letter was returned as undeliverable. We have notified Supervisor Torlakson of our need for a new appointment. (Correspondence attached.) David Yamamoto At Large Mr. Yamamoto resigned due to moving out of the County. Lilia Lopez-Karu At Large Ms. Lopez-Karu resigned due to scheduling conflicts. Beverly DeGraaf At Large Ms. DeGraaf resigned due to scheduling conflicts. We are recruiting applicants to fill our existing vacancies of one dental representative, two supervisorial districts and four at large positions. We are actively seeking minority applications. HG:MF:mtk Attachment MCAHMKII-K-1&2 MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP: Seventeen one representative from each of the 5 Supervisorial Districts six at-large representatives concerned with and knowledgeable in the health of mothers and children one representative from the Office of the County Superintendent of schools one representative from each of the following: 32nd District PTA Community Services Department/Head Start Health Program Contra Costa Dental Society or Mt. Diablo Dental Hygiene Component Nutritionist Contra Costa Children's Coalition ESTABLISHED: By State Law (Health and Safety Code, Section 307.3) - implemented by Board Order on October 8, 1974 (Committee name changed on March 16, 1982, pursuant to Section 321.7 of the Welfare and Institutions Code as added by Chapter 1038, Statues of 1981). Committee membership changed per Board Order of APPOINTED BY: Board of Supervisors TERM: Three years (by State regulations) ending October 7 FUNCTIONS: To review the community's child health needs and the adequacy of health-care providers and facilities to meet those needs; to review the community Child Health and Disability Prevention Plan; to improve the County's level of compliance with Federal and State legislation and regulations. REPORTS TO: Board of Supervisors - an annual Child Health and Disability Preven- tion Plan must be submitted to the State Department of Health MEETING TIME: Once a month, usually a Wednesday evening at 7:00 P.M. COMPENSATION: Actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance of duties, including costs of child care for parent members (January 6, 1976, Board Order) STAFF: Mary Foran, Coordinator, Maternal and Child Health Program 2450 A Stanwell Drive, Concord, CA 94520 SEND APPLICATION TO: Clerk of the Board P. 0. Box 911 Martinez, CA 94553 ref: MATHLTH.1 rev. 3-30-84 rev. 1-22-87 MF:mtk MCAHMKII-K-3 Contra. Costa County r MATERNAL, CHILD , AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD 2450-A Stanwell Drive n. Concord; CA 94520 Cp.• STq C- ytt March 3, 1987 Mary Lou Browning 1000 Ward Street Martinez, CA 94553 Dear Ms. Browning: At its most recent meeting the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Board regretfully decided to declare vacant the position you hold. The Board needs active participation from the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. It has become apparent to us that despite your interest in the issues, your current schedule does not permit you to attend Board meetings. We are requesting the Superintendent of Schools to appoint a new representative, and alternate, who will be able to attend regularly. We appreciate your interest in our work and wish you the best in your current and future activities. Sincerely, Helaine Gann, Chair MCAH Advisory Board HG/MF/csp Contra Costa County MATERNAL, . CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD 2450-A Stanwell Drive Concord, CA 94520 CSS March 1, 1987 Ronald L. Stewart Superintendent of Schools 75 Santa Barbara Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Dear Dr. Stewart: The Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Board advises the Board of Supervisors and the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Unit of the Health Services Department concerning pregnant women and children's health needs and services. The Board is anxious to have representation from your office actively participate in its meetings and activities. Until recently, two positions were allotted for representation from your office. The Board has reduced the number to one in an effort to streamline operations. The person currently appointed to represent the office of Superintendent of Schools, Marylou Browning, has not been able to attend meetings for at least the past six months and has never had an alternate. At its last meeting, the Board decided to declare the position vacant and to ask you to appoint a new representative. The Board meets the second Wednesday of every month, usually at Miller Center Fast, 3020 Grant Street in Concord. Please let us know your choice for a new appointee at your earliest convenience. It would help matters greatly if you would appoint a Board member and an alternate for the new member, as well. If you have any questions, please contact our staff person, Mary Foran, at 671-4287. Sincerely, Helaine Gann Chair, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Board HG/MF/csp -- Contra Costa COIF ty MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD 2450-A Stanwell Drive Concord, CA 94520 d'o January 22, 1987 Supervisor Tom Torlakson District 5 45 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 Dear Supervisor Torlakson, I am writing on behalf of the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Board con- cerning your appointee to the Board, Anita Helvie. According to our attendance records, she has not attended any Board meetings during the 1986 calendar year. We have written to her asking for participation and have tried reaching her by telephone. The telephone number we have for her, 684-2515, has been disconnected and there is no new number. We would appreciate your contacting Ms. Helvie about her Board attendance. Our Board needs the active participation of all its members in order to be effective. If Ms. Helvie will not be able to participate, we would appreciate your appointing a new representative. In addition to representing your interests, the Board is anxious to have members who are active in maternal and child health oriented organi- zations or interested in developing an interest in the following kinds of issues: access to prenatal care, children's and adolescents' mental health, developmental disabilities, childhood injury prevention, child health promotion, overall advocacy. Please contact me at 671-4287 if you have any questions about this letter or require additional information. Thank you. Sincerely, Mary Foran, MPH MCH Coordinator MF:MTK MCAHMKII-L-1