CONTRA COSTA COUNTY  
Committee Meeting Minutes  
Community Advisory Board on Public Safety  
10:00 AM  
Thursday, August 14, 2025  
50 Douglas Dr., Martinez |  
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Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the  
Committee  
Nicole Green called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m.  
1.  
Roll Call and Introductions  
Tiffany Anaya, Nicole Green, Demetria Lawrence, Briana Lucca,  
Rena Moore, Traci Simpson, Alexandria Van Hook, Justin Van  
Zerber, and Gloribel Pastrana  
Present  
Wilanda Hughes  
Rena Hurley  
Absent  
Late  
2.  
Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda  
(speakers may be limited to two minutes).  
Public comment received.  
CONSIDER approving the Record of Action from the July 10,2025, CAB  
3.  
25-3320  
General meeting.  
DRAFT CAB General Meeting Record of Action - July 10, 2025  
Attachments:  
Motion:  
Simpson  
Moore  
Second:  
Aye:  
Anaya, Green, Lawrence, Lucca, Moore, Simpson, Van Hook,  
Van Zerber, and Pastrana  
Absent:  
Hughes  
Late:  
Hurley  
Passed  
Result:  
Presentation by Contra Costa Health's CORE Re-Entry Team  
4.  
25-3321  
Contra Costa Health's CORE Re-Entry Presentation  
Attachments:  
Discussion was held.  
Public comment received.  
The CAB received a presentation from Contra Costa Health’s CORE Re-Entry Team  
on their reentry services. The Board asked questions regarding who participates in  
case conferencing meetings, the structure of monthly reentry meetings, the  
number of individuals served in FY 2024/25, identity-related challenges and how  
CORE addresses them, and barriers to successful transition. Presenters noted that  
barriers can include beliefs such as a false sense of reality or unrealistic goals  
about what is possible. CORE supports clients by helping them set and achieve  
small, attainable goals to increase their self-confidence.  
Presentation by Support 4 Recovery.  
5.  
25-3322  
Support 4 Recovery Presentation  
Attachments:  
Discussion was held.  
Public comment received.  
The CAB received a presentation from Support 4 Recovery with updates on their  
work, services, recent changes, and progress. During the discussion, the Board  
noted a shift in county needs and asked whether Support 4 Recovery provides  
support for mental and behavioral health in addition to alcohol and drug services.  
Members also expressed concerns that individuals may not require housing but  
instead need recovery support from Spanish-speaking providers.  
Discuss Updates on Ambassador Outreach and Meeting Scheduling.  
6.  
25-3323  
Ambassador Program Meeting Assignment 2025  
Attachments:  
Discussion was held.  
Public comment received.  
The CAB reviewed Ambassador Program meeting assignments and shared updates  
on outreach to the Board of Supervisors. Members reported meeting with  
Supervisor Andersen, scheduling a meeting with Supervisor Carlson for the end of  
September, reaching out to Supervisors Gioia and Scales-Preston, and meeting  
with Supervisor Burgis. Members will provide Ambassador meeting reports at the  
next CAB meeting.  
Discuss CAB Participation and Engagement Feedback Survey Findings.  
7.  
25-3324  
CAB Member Engagement Survey Results  
Attachments:  
Discussion was held.  
Public comment received.  
The CAB debriefed on the participation and engagement feedback survey findings.  
Members had limited feedback on the results and did not recommend changes to  
the current process or meeting times. They expressed appreciation for the  
check-in and suggested incorporating a participation survey on a quarterly basis.  
CAB Leadership will further review the survey results at their upcoming leadership  
meeting.  
Discuss In-Custody Survey.  
8.  
25-3325  
In-custody Survey Questions 2024  
Attachments:  
Discussion was held.  
Public comment received.  
The CAB debriefed the in-custody survey questions and provided feedback,  
including revising the wording of certain questions, adding immigration services as  
an option, and including moral injury or spiritual distress as a response category.  
Members raised concerns about the survey administration, specifically regarding  
support for individuals who may be illiterate, and requested more information on  
available assistance to help participants complete the survey. They also asked  
whether it would be possible to share survey results with participants to increase  
engagement and participation, and suggested coordinating with CBOs that provide  
in-custody services to support survey implementation.  
Members discussed a target goal of distributing the survey by September, but also  
considered an alternative timeline of January through March. CAB Programs &  
Services will review the in-custody survey in more depth at their next meeting.  
9.  
Discuss ways to support Transitional-Aged Youth (TAY).  
Discussion was held.  
Public comment received.  
CAB discussed how to support transitional-aged youth and wants to invite the  
Probation field services unit to discuss the supports for the adult and  
transitional-aged youth.  
10.  
Discuss Stipends.  
Discussion was held.  
Public comment received.  
The CAB discussed offering stipends as a recommendation to support individuals  
with lived experience in joining the Community Advisory Board. CAB Policy & Budget  
will explore this recommendation in greater detail at their next meeting, including  
potential implementation processes, eligibility criteria, and procedures for providing  
stipends.  
11.  
Updates on Tabling at Community Events  
No discussion was held.  
The CAB decided to carry this agenda item forward for discussion at next month’s meeting.  
Review Subcommittee / External Meetings Reports.  
12.  
25-3326  
CAB Subcommittee Meeting Reports  
Attachments:  
Discussion was held.  
Public comment received.  
CAB members provided report-outs from their Subcommittees and received  
updates from various external meetings.  
13.  
The next meeting is currently scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10 a.m.  
Next Steps:  
1. CALAIM Justice Initiative Presentation  
2. AODs Presentation  
3. Discuss Partners & Providers Presentation on September 30th  
4. Discuss CAB update to the CCP and review the prior budget request.  
5. Finalize CAB Ambassador Guide and update on outreach and meeting schedule.  
6. Review Subcommittee / External Meetings Reports  
14.  
Adjourn  
The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m. by Nicole Green. The next scheduled meeting of  
the Committee is Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10 a.m.  
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For Additional Information Contact:  
Gariana Youngblood, Committee Staff  
gariana.youngblood@orj.cccounty.us