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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 03012005 - C45-C49 ..S E,1 , BOARD OF SUPERVISORS *:' CONTRA TO , COSTA FROM: John Sweeten COUNTY County Administrator DATE: March 1, 2005 covr� SUBJECT: Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to submit an application on behalf of the County's Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence Initiative to the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women for the "Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program." BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATION(S): The Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program provides an opportunity for communities to support the supervised visitation and safe exchange of children, by and between parents, in situations involving domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. Studies have shown that the risk of violence is often greater for victims of domestic violence and their children after separation from an abusive situation. Visitation and exchange services provided through the Supervised Visitation Program should reflect a clear understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, the impact of domestic violence on children, and the importance of holding offenders accountable for their actions. The Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program will provide up to $350,000 to awardees. Since its inception, the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence Initiative (ZTDV) has been recognized for its innovation in the area of system change through a comprehensive, coordinated, community-wide approach that interrupts the progressive cycle of violence, recognizing the cost effectiveness of integrated and collaborative service strategies. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOA MMITTEE ROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S). ' ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A &NANIMOUS(ABSENT 1 ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ON MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact: Devorah Levine 335-1017 ATTESTED L JOHN SWEET ,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR cc: Devorah Levine,CAO �� j BY � - ,DEPUTY s TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS4pn r FROM: Anne Cain, County Librarian Costa • •ti • A��ou��" DATE: March 1, 2 0 0 5County SUBJECT: Request for Authorization to Apply for and Accept Funding from the Philanthropic Ventures Foundation for the Teen Reading Program 2004-2005 SPECIFIC REQUEST (S) OR RECOMMENDATION (S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION Authorize the Contra Costa County Librarian to apply for and accept funding up to $500 for the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 from Philanthropic Ventures Foundation. FINANCIAL IMPACT None. BACKGROUND The Contra Costa Library will be holding it's fourth annual Teen Reading Program this year. This incentive- based program encourages teens to read for pleasure and to develop the habit of life-long library use, and provides an opportunity for students to improve their reading comprehension and literacy skills critical for academic achievement and success in life. During this six-week program,teens must read fifteen hours in order to complete the program. Teens who complete the reading and write reviews of the books they read will be eligible for prizes. Graphic novels will be purchased with the funds donated by the Philanthropic Ventures Foundation to be used as prizes for the program. CONTRA COSTA CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT The Teen Reading Program is designed to address the critical need for improved reading skills in 6th— 12th grade students and supports the community outcome established in the Children's Report Card of Children Ready for and Succeeding in School. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: 41t..'��06,4� 21tECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ❑ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE E3APPROVE ❑ OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTIONF ' O BOR ON""hi�C� APPROVED AS RECOMMENDEDPP OTHERF-1 VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF UNANIMOUS ABSENT r AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE I ( ) MINUTES OF THE BOARD AYES: NOES: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED ,, Contact: Laura O'Donoghue,Deputy County Librarian:Public Services J HN SWEETEN,CLERK/6F THE BOARD OF (925)927-3212 SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR r cc: County Library jam, County Administrator B -- -- C/ �- Deputy Y ., P tY County Auditor O:\bos\TEMPLATE\Regular\pvf teen read 2004-2005.doc s TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS *- Contra FROM: Anne Cain, County Librarian ,....®ss os C County DATE: March 1, 2005 cov SUBJECT: Request for Authorization for the County Librarian to Apply for and Accept FY 2004 - 2005 Rodeo NIAC Grant Funds for the Rodeo Library SPECIFIC REQUEST (S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION Authorize the Contra Costa County Librarian to apply for and accept $13,775 from the Rodeo Municipal Advisory Council for the period of July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005 for the Rodeo Library. FINANCIAL IMPACT No matching funds are required. BACKGROUND If granted, the $13,775 received from Rodeo Municipal Advisory Council for the Rodeo Library will be used by the Contra Costa County Library to fund extended hours of service. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: 11 YES SIGNATURE: 4"'OL�� 06t� RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FIRECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE DI-PPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE (S): ACTION OF BOW/ON '� . �' � APPROVED AS RECOMViE NDED 14 OTHER ❑ VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY Z\,UNANIMOUS{ABSENTOF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF AYES: NOES: THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Contact: Rose-Marie Westberg ATTESTED Deputy County Librarian:Public Services JOHN SWEETEN,CLEOF THE BOARD OF (925)927-3225 SUP VISORS AND CO NTY ADMINISTRATOR cc: County Library CountyAdminis tratorBy. ,Deputy County Auditor R:1rod\Board Order RMAC Grant 04-05.doc TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS .- Contra yr r tr _ 1 -s jr r 1 r � 1 /r�i / Costa Qa -.t ..•r: r� FROM: Anne Cain, County Librarian r �...Q's s i r _ +P DATE: March 1, 2005 �� - County T: Request for Authorization for the CountySLTBJ�EC Librarian to Apply for and Accept Civic Pride Grant Funds for the Walnut Creek Library SPECIFIC (S)RE UEST OR RECOMMENDATION (S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION Q RECOMMENDATION Authorize the Contra Costa County Librarian to accept $4,368 from The City of Walnut Creek Civic Pride Grant Funds for thep eriod of July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005 for the Walnut Creek Library. FINANCIAL IMPACT The Contra Costa County Library will provide $1,960 in matching funds for this grant. BACKGROUND A recent needs assessment conducted in Walnut Creek indicates that a significant number of students and teachers do not know about Contra Costa County Library's online resources. This grant will be used to increase awareness andp rovide basic instruction on how to use these resources. The most effective wayto reach more than 7,000 4th through 12th grade students in Walnut Creek is to conduct g workshops for teachers and provide them with the tools needed to introduce these resources to their p students. CONTRA COSTA CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: In addition to increasing student and teacher awareness of Library resources and services, this project will helpfoster a closer relationship between the Library and schools, leading to a more coordinated p effort in supporting the academic needs of students. This supports the Children Ready for and pp g Succeeding in School community outcome established in the Children's Report Card. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ❑ YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FIRECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE E9_APPRovE FIOTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF B A ON 6A_ C, l r ' -� APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ` AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ��-� } OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. AYES: NOES: n - ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED Contact: Laura O'Donoghue,Deputy County Librarian:Public Services (925)646-6423 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK O THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR cc: County Library Administration t ! County Administrator B �`�."�. � County Auditor Y — eputy 0Aboslcivic pride wc.doc $: _L Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 'sCosta FROM: Anne Cain, County Librarian -C_ County DATE: March 1, 2005 ZI SUBJECT: Request for Authorization for the County Librarian to Accept Crockett Community Foundation Grant Funds SPECIFIC REQUEST (S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) &BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION REC ONWIENDA.TI ON Authorize the Contra Costa County Librarian to apply for and accept $1,500 funding from the Crockett Community Foundation for the period of October 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. FINANCIAL IMPACT No matching funds are required. BACKGROUND The $1,500 received from the Crockett Community Foundation will enhance library service to the citizens of Crockett. These funds will be used to purchase children's materials and provide children's programming in the Crockett Branch Library. CONTRA COSTA CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT Programs in the library and at well-attended community events helps draw the community to the library and raise awareness of parents and children about library resources and services. Performers typically tie their performance to stories or booms and the audience is encouraged to visit the library to check out books and use the library's services. Studies have shown that reading to children at an early age increases reading proficiency and improves performance at school. A larger supply of current and high-demand children's materials will ensure that the needs of the children in the community will be better met, enhancing the quality of life in the community for children and families. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ❑ YES SIGNATURE: aR-'ECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE E4`_ a APPROVE ❑OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BO )DN �'� S APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF UNANIMOUS{ABSENT G`` AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD AYES: NOES. OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Contact: Rose-Marie Westberg,Deputy County Librarian:Public Services ATTESTED , �,1 £ (925)927-3225 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE OARD OF SUPE13VISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR cc: County Library County Administrator CountyAuditor B .�' Y ��,..,.�� ,Deputy R:\cro\board order microgrant jan2005.doc