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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06211994 - IO.4 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 1 .0.-4 SE..L.. Contra FROM: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Costa r.: s 9• County DATE: June 13, 1994 rr^Ic6iiN`� SUBJECT: REPORT ON 1994-95 WORK PLAN FOR THE WOMEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)'&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1 . APPROVE the attached Work Plan from the Women' s Advisory Committee for the 1994-95 fiscal year. 2 . REQUEST the Women's Advisory Committee to report back to the Internal Operations Committee in late fall, 1994 after they have conducted the public hearings in each Supervisorial district as they are identified in this Work Plan and indicate in what areas they believe they should be working in the coming year.' BACKGROUND: In recommending appointments to the Women' s Advisory Committee on April 19, 1994, the Internal Operations Committee also recommended that the Board of Supervisors ask the Women' s Advisory Committee to prepare a 1994-95 Work Plan and return it to the Internal Operations Committee by June 1, 1994 . On June- 13, 1994, our Committee met with Wanda Harris and Sharon Barone from the, Women' s Advisory Committee and reviewed the attached Work Plan. Our Committee believes that we need to get the Women's Advisory Committee more involved in broader County issues . This can be done either by encouraging the Women' s Advisory Committee to bring issues to the attention of the Board of Supervisors or by having the Board of Supervisors refer selected issues to the Women's Advisory Committee and ask for the views and recommendations of the Women' s Advisory' Committee on these issues. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES 'SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADM IS RAT TION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHE (/ JEFF SMIMARK DeSAULNIER SIGNATURES ACTION OF BOARD ONAPPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED L6e Contact: PHI&ATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF CC: County Administrator SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Barbara Jensen, .Staff to the Women' s Advisory Committee BY DEPUTY I I .O.-4 We have encouraged the Women' s Advisory Committee to be more proactive on issues that are of concern to the Women' s Advisory Committee. Ms . Harris and Ms . Barone indicated that they would be in a better position to make such recommendations to the Board of Supervisors after they have held the hearings in each of the Supervisorial districts to receive input on what issues are of concern to the community. Two hearings are being held in each district in order to allow working women to attend a hearing either in the evening or on a Saturday. The other hearing will probably be during the daytime on a weekday. As a result, we believe that it is appropriate for the Board of Supervisors to approve the Work Plan and process which the Women' s Advisory Committee has outlined. However, we are also interested in meeting with the Advisory Committee again in late November or December, after these hearings have been held, in order to get a better sense of what issues the Women' s Advisory Committee believes it should pursue. -2- f; o� -I..O .. hV � V ... � a.:: a wy May 26, 1994 o, >; ,o Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors ATTN: Internal Operations Committee 651 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553 Dear Supervisor Smith and Supervisor DeSaulnier: As requested at your April 11th meeting, attached is our work planfor 1994-95 an projected- d projexpenditures by activity ed Wanda : (Attachment #1). We have been diligently working on this Harriss crb1f._672-3111 plan for several months and on May 17th held a strategic planning session to complete this report for w Deb Esq. prompt flo Nice hair forwarding to your committee. o+s. ...ui tvi 4 L Junco .. The committee's specific tasks have transformed during its District, history: i;latherhne Xessler.. Serve as a referral resource for women who need jowvi Durkee. assistance with such issues as sexual harassment and asuici iv::::. child support :uMJames. Research and monitor issues relative to women District V. • Review pending legislation, service delivery needs, trends that affect women and current programs rA9e1` • Make informed recommendations to the Board Lori . Enhance community awareness aheConraBarone:.'.. Advocate forspecific programs and legislation . ......:.. .: . Kate.Eriz-Berger: FWe"> Our role is of continuing relevance and importance to Contra PhytBs Gordon'. Gioriawemendez Costa County women. Our 94/95 plan addresses many a rH +n pressing issues facing women in our community. dreri R chardson P g ig . In addition, Y Patricia Seekthis plan will allow us to provide the Board of Supervisors Jenn1fere7eu' "9 with a considered and realistic assessment of women's issues. 4oyce White Barbara Jensen Staff. 510/646-5391 Sponsored by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Since 91/92 our budget has been reduced by two-thirds ($17,730 to $5,436). This amount has barely allowed us to remain operational and has significantly affected our ability to undertake long term projects. In order for us to implement and follow through on our 94/95 work plan we will need $13,535 in supplemental funding; requiring a total budget of $18,971. Our first activity is to finalize a brochure about the committee as our present brochure is very outdated (Attachment #2). In the Fall of 1994, we plan to conduct hearings in various locations throughout the County to provide better citizen access and involvement. These hearings will be followed by focus groups during Spring 1995. Attendees will include individuals who attended the public hearings and various community agency representatives. We plan to present the Board with a report on our findings and recommendations in the Summer of 1995. The 94/95 budget includes part of the cost for the summit meeting scheduled for Fall 1995. This cost includes obtaining a facility and initial planning for the summit. We hope you will approve our 94/95 work plan and funding to implement the activities indicated and will refer our request for supplemental funding to the full Board for consideration. Our committee is the only County appointed Board that specifically addresses women's'issues. We do not duplicate work of any other agency or organization. We believe this work plan meets our mission of improving the economic status, social welfare and overall quality of life of women in Contra Costa County. I look forward to meeting with you and providing additional information to the IOC. Sincerely, Jan da Harris, Chair Contra Costa County Women's Advisory Committee BAJ:tc Attachments cc: County Board of Supervisors Claude Van Marter, County Administrator's Office Sondra Rothwell, County Administrator's Office Art Miner, Private Industry Council Attachment#1 ACTIVITY PLAN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WOMEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1994-1995) MISSION: The mission of the Women's Advisory Committee is to improve the economic status, social welfare and overall quality of life of women in Contra Costa County. OBJECTIVES: Become a focal point for women's issues in Contra Costa County. Provide the Board of Supervisors with realistic input regarding women' issues in the county. Work with the Internal Operations Committee of the Board of Supervisors in developing a long range plan for women, children and families in Contra Costa County. ACTIVITIES: The following are activities that will help the Women's Advisory Committee meet its objectives. BROCHURE - Finalize a brochure that will be used as an information piece concerning the Women's Advisory Committee - Timeframe Summer 1994. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Two hearings per supervisorial district. The purpose is to obtain input regarding pressing issues from a cross section of women living in the area. Timeframe for hearings - Fall 1994. FOCUS GROUPS - Ten meetings to cover the different supervisorial districts. The purpose'is to further define and develop a working plan on the pressing issues affecting women in Contra Costa County. Individuals attending the public hearings and various community agency representatives will be invited to the focus groups to discuss and develop recommendations for addressing issues raised at the public hearings. This information will be presented in a formal report to the Internal Operations Committee of the Board of Supervisors to use as an assist in developing a long range plan for women, children and families in Contra Costa County. Timeframe for focus group meetings - Spring 1995. COMPLETE REPORT - A formal report on the findings from the public hearings and focus groups and recommendations will be prepared and presented to the Board of Supervisors. Timeframe - Summer 1995. - 1 - Attachment 1 SUMMIT MEETING - Meeting hosted by Women's Advisory Committee; attendees would be other womens groups in county. The purpose is to share information, gain additional input and support from these groups and coordination of efforts to better the conditions of women in the County. The summit will be used to develop long range plans for the Women's Advisory Committee. Timeframe for summit meeting - Fall 1995. RESOURCE FAIR - Serve as a means of letting women know what resources are available in the county. Would be a collaborative effort of all interested groups. Timeframe for resource fair - April 1996. Attachment 1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WOMEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE 94/95 BUDGET EXPENDITURES BY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY AMOUNT BROCHURE: 1 500 TOTAL $1,500 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Facility n/c Advertising/flyers $ 200 Child Care $ 300 Refreshments $ 150 Postage/Photocopy $ 400 Staff Support $3,630 (100 hours/mileage/overhead) Misc. 125 TOTAL $4,805 Subtotal $6,305 FOCUS GROUPS: Child Care $ 200 Refreshments $ 250 Postage/Photocopy $ 50 Staff Support $3,630 (100 hours/mileage/overhead) Office Supplies 100 TOTAL $4,230 Subtotal $10,535 PRODUCE REPORT: $2,000 Subtotal $12,535 PLANNING: Summit Meeting $1,000 Subtotal $13,535 GRAND TOTAL $13,535 • In order to accomplish the work plan, it is estimated that over the next year each committee member will donate 10 hours per month. In-kind contribution on the part of the committee is $72,000 (based on 20 people, 10 hours per monthJ12 months, $30 per hour). - 3 - Attachment #1 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WOMEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE 94/95 WORK TIMETABLE eo � ca in I x tin eo a� X O °- ; 9-4 i = H z j a z a a W a w p w O ' � � U w �_ a H U a a a O U Q a a W U W a • C OO v o►. rte. >- wO0 .. � wA O CnE-- � Q E--- A C O ...................... ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC STATUS OF WOMEN 2425 Bisso Lane,Suite 100 Concord,CA 94520 N LQ O *' E-• r V ow .`o � � s C E CL v r o� ° O a b O C U °' C `n LLJ C Obi W tz V �u C . . . . . . . . . . . . i � � � = > CZ7 ori O i C v Cr ` C � b y i � y � p � > > Q cn � u u +.� U O R9 O U O N O d RS �' u V u u a- U ? c� c Y C ca lz u u u Uu pC) 00 � oU° W � iAe x V1 pOppO Cv � c� o OLLJ .. 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