To: Board of Supervisors
From: Equity Committee
Report Title: Appointments to the Steering Committee for the African American Holistic Wellness Hub Feasibility Study
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☒ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPOINT the following individuals to the ad hoc African American Holistic Wellness Hub Feasibility Study Steering Committee:
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Name |
District of Res. |
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1 |
Fields, Chinue |
D. 1 |
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2 |
Harrison, Zelon |
D. 1 |
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3 |
Lane, Sheryl |
D. 1 |
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4 |
Miller Evans, Janet |
D. 2 |
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5 |
Arnold Jr., Philip |
D. 3 |
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6 |
Edwards, Alfonzo |
D. 3 |
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7 |
Herron, Desirae |
D. 3 |
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8 |
Smith, Jacqueline |
D. 3 |
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9 |
Blum, Vanessa |
D. 4 |
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10 |
Green, Ashley |
D. 5 |
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11 |
Moore, Rohana |
D. 5 |
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12 |
Sims, Taylor |
D. 5 |
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13 |
Young, Patt |
D. 5 |
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact is anticipated from the appointment of individuals to the Steering Committee.
BACKGROUND:
During the FY 23-24 County Budget Hearings, on April 24, 2023 <http://64.166.146.245/agenda_publish.cfm?id=&mt=ALL&get_month=4&get_year=2023&dsp=min&seq=2140>, the Board of Supervisors designated that $80,000 of Measure X funding be allocated for the purpose of studying the feasibility of an African American Holistic Wellness Hub in Contra Costa County. The findings and recommendations of the Feasibility Study will provide guidance to the Board of Supervisors in its decisions regarding next steps in the development of an African American Holistic Wellness Hub for Contra Costa County. The Hub, which may include multiple sites, is intended t provide space for culturally appropriate and community-defined services that will welcome, support, heal and empower the African American community in Contra Costa County.
At their July 31, 2023 meeting, the Equity Committee directed staff to pursue the establishment of an ad hoc Steering Committee for the Feasibility Study of an African American Holistic Wellness Hub for Contra Costa County. The Board of Supervisors took action at its August 15, 2023 meeting to establish the Steering Committee as a 13-member ad hoc committee with a mission to “guide the Feasibility Study development effort through a representative, inclusive, and extensive community engagement process. The Steering Committee will provide input and collaboration with County staff and the contracted Feasibility Study developer, ensuring the community voice is represented throughout the process and the outcomes.”
Solicitation for applicants to the Steering Committee began on August 15, 2023 with a deadline for applications set for September 8, 2023. The County received 23 applications by the deadline, and one application was received after the deadline. The Equity Committee considered the 24 applicants at their September 18, 2023 meeting and made recommendations for appointments for 12 of the 13 seats.
The Equity Committee directed that the seats be composed of the following member seats:
District 1: 3 member seats
District 2: 1 member seat
District 3: 4 member seats
District 4: 1 member seat
District 5: 4 member seats
At their Sept. 18 meeting, the Equity Committee also directed staff to re-open the application period and resume outreach focused on District 4 to ensure a District 4 representative on the committee. (No applicants in round 1 were residents of District 4.) As a result of the second round of outreach, 10 additional applications were received. The Equity Committee considered the applicants at a special meeting held on October 2, 2023.
The Equity Committee nominates the following individuals to the ad hoc Steering Committee for an African American Holistic Wellness Hub Feasibility Study. Applications for the nominees are included as attachments. The Applicant Summary for all applicants is Attachment A. (Note, no edits were made to the information provided by the applicants in the Applicant Summary. Redactions of personal information were made to applications.)
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Recommended Appointees for Steering Committee |
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Name |
District of Residence |
Residence |
District of Employment |
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1 |
Fields, Chinue |
D. 1 |
Pinole |
D. 1 |
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2 |
Harrison, Zelon |
D. 1 |
Richmond |
N/A |
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3 |
Lane, Sheryl |
D. 1 |
Richmond |
D. 1 |
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4 |
Miller Evans, Janet |
D. 2 |
Danville |
D. 2 |
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5 |
Arnold Jr., Philip |
D. 3 |
Brentwood |
D. 3 |
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6 |
Edwards, Alfonzo |
D. 3 |
Antioch |
unspecified |
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7 |
Herron, Desirae |
D. 3 |
Brentwood |
N/A |
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8 |
Smith, Jacqueline |
D. 3 |
Brentwood |
D. 4 |
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9 |
Blum, Vanessa |
D. 4 |
Pleasant Hill |
N/A |
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10 |
Green, Ashley |
D. 5 |
Pittsburg |
N/A |
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11 |
Moore, Rohana |
D. 5 |
Antioch |
D. 4 |
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12 |
Sims, Taylor |
D. 5 |
Pittsburg |
D. 1 |
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13 |
Young, Patt |
D. 5 |
Pittsburg |
N/A |
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Residence |
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Employment |
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District 1 |
3 |
District 1 |
3 |
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District 2 |
1 |
District 2 |
1 |
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District 3 |
4 |
District 3 |
1 |
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District 4 |
1 |
District 4 |
2 |
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District 5 |
4 |
District 5 |
0 |
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N/A |
0 |
N/A or Unspecified |
6 |
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13 |
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13 |
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
There will be no members appointed to the Steering Committee.