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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Date: March 7, 2006 Matter of Record
On this date, the Board called for public comment. The following people
presented testimony:
The following persons presented testimony regarding the impending closure of
the Mountain View Shelter in Martinez and the closure of the North Concord Family
Shelter, requesting the Board to exercise their responsibility to come up with a revenue
plan to save these shelters.
Coleen L. Wedge, Antioch resident;
Brian McCoy, Antioch resident;
Manny Soliz, Jr. Antioch resident.
The following person submitted comment via electronic mail:
Grant Groettum, Rodeo resident voicing his concern regarding increase of
crime rate in Rodeo in the past few years.
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I am hearing that crime has increased in BIG numbers in Rodeo in the past few
years. I am extremely concerned about this not only for property values, but
for my own safety and neighbors around me. I would be in favor of a special
tax in order to pay for additional police officers. We need to fix this now
rather than later. Thank you.
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Good morning, my name is Brian McCoy and I'm a resident of Antioch.
I was,here 20 months ago when this Board approved a budget that seriously affected several
segments of our community that, in general, are under served and under represented.
Homeless families were just one affected group.
Today I want to speak only on the two family shelters; specifically the closure of the North
Concord Family Shelter and the impending closure of the Mountain View Shelter in Martinez.
The mission statement of the Contra Costa Health Services Department states, and I quote "Our
mission is to promote and protect the health and well being of the individual, family and
community in Contra Costa County. We give special attention to those communities and
populations most at risk for poor health outcomes and those most affected by environmental
inequities." Close quote. This mission statement further states, quote "We define health to be
the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity." Close quote.
Given the budget cuts two years ago, and the absolute failure of the county in the two years
since then to develop a sustainable funding plan, then perhaps it's time to revisit the mission
statement. Mission statements help define our purpose, but it is actions that accomplish the
mission. Mission statements must be accompanied by action.
I also found a document on the county website entitled "Ending Homelessness in Ten Years, A
County-Wide Plan for The Communities of Contra Costa County". This document is dated
Spring, 2004, just about the same time that this body approved the elimination of county funding
for the Mountain View and North Concord Family Shelters. Quoting from that document
"Together with state and federal agencies, we now have a solid understanding of who homeless
people are, why they become homeless, and what is needed to help them exit homelessness.
Here in Contra Costa County, collectively we have developed nationally recognized programs
that have proven their effectiveness in helping people regain housing and stability for the long
term." Close quote.
It is my understanding that these two unfunded family shelters serviced 52 families since June
of 2005. 43 of these families have transitioned to a stable housing situation. That's an 80
percent success rate . . . certainly worthy of national recognition.
Closing emergency family shelters, particularly these two with their success rate is worthy of
national recognition too, but not the kind recognition that makes us proud.
Incidentally, what progress is there to report from the Homelessness Inter-Jurisdictional Inter-
Departmental Work Group referred to in the Ending Homelessness in 10 Years document? I
made an inquiry about a week ago and have yet to receive any response. My guess is that any
progress would be trumpeted on the website.
Again, quoting from the county's website, "The Contra Costa County Homeless Program's
mission is to ensure an integrated system of care from prevention through intervention for
homeless individuals and families within our community. We strive to accomplish this through
the development of policies and practices, community involvement, advocacy, and the
coordination of services that respect human dignity, strengthen partnerships and maximize
resources."
I'm stating the obvious again, but how does closing these shelters reconcile with this mission
statement? How much dignity is there in putting 13 families on the street? Let alone, ignoring a
waiting list of over 200 families. Where is our dignity?
As we move into the budget season again, I know you are going to tell us that there is simply no
money and that cutting the budget is the only alternative.
Does the county have a revenue problem? Or is it an expenditure problem?
First, I would ask, "are you satisfied that the county is spending money in the most efficient
manner?" . . . that there are no projects or expenses worthy of a local `golden fleece award?'
If the answer is that the county is spending money appropriately and efficiently in all cases, then
we must have a revenue problem.
If there is a revenue problem, then I urge you to have the courage to exercise your responsibility
and come up with a revenue plan. We need leadership, not rhetoric. You were elected to
govern this county for all the people, including our brothers and sisters in need.
If we loose these 2 shelters, how difficult is it going to be to reopen them? Look at the problem
the Interfaith Coalition is having finding a building for their temporary winter shelter.
Thank you for listening.
NrYLrnwt
Public Comments to the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors
March 7, 2006
Closing of the County Homeless Shelters
In the Bible's Book of Genesis, CH 4 verse 9, Cain asked God "Am I my brother's
keeper?" This was an early reference to what our society has degenerated to today...the
live for the moment society, get out of my highway lane, I'm running late. The all about
me generation.
I am aghast that the Board is actually considering closing the homeless shelters in Mtz
and Concord. Where will these people go? In looking around the room today, it seems
we've all been blessed with food for our bellys, clothes for our backs and shelter from the
elements.
Not all of our brothers are so fortunate. As a former elected official in Antioch, I can tell
you that I never forgot about that verse from the Book of Genesis. The City of Antioch,
and its citizens welcomed the provisional housing project for families, a cooperative
effort with the county, located on land adjacent to Los Medanos College.
As a councilman, I also helped approve the Eden Housing project, phase I, a success in
our downtown that eliminated blight and provided low to moderate income housing. The
council last week approved phase II of the Eden Housing project. And we regularly use
CDBG funds to help relieve, in part, the homeless issue in Antioch.
My Church congregation, under the ministry of Brian and Vicki McCoy, regularly
volunteer and adopt the shelters. The congregation of St. Ignatius of Antioch has
collected petitions of signatures, urging you to not close these shelters.
I am here today to plead with you as well to show compassion toward those brothers and
sisters of ours who have not been blessed in the manner you have been.
In closing, I'd like to remind you of another of my favorite biblical passages, a directive I
use in my life, and in my future political activities:
It is from the Book of Matthew Chapter 25, verse 40, and it reads: "Whatever you do for
the most humble of my people, you do for me." Thank you for you consideration today.
Manny Soliz, Jr.
925-778-1573, home
An Open Letter to the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors:
In June 2004, funding for Mountain View House and the
North Concord Family Shelters was eliminated from the
fiscal year 2004-05 county budget.
As you know, community fund raising efforts allowed
these two shelters to remain open the past two years. This
should have given Contra Costa County time to work on a
sustainable funding plan.
The need is clear. There are over 200 families on the
waiting list now! A recent article in the Contra Costa Times
stated that the homeless population in this county exceeds
7000 people. It makes no sense to add to this largely
unseen, underserved, and under represented segment of our
community.
Intervention and case management that these shelters
provide are critical to ending a cycle of homelessness. We
can pay for it now or we can pay for the inevitable
increased monetary and social costs in the future.
We urge you and other county officials, to refocus on this
issue. Provide the leadership necessary to develop a viable
public/private partnership to ensure that these two shelters
remain operational. It's time for "outside the box"
thinking, not another task force.
I have read the attached letter and urge the Contra Costa
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