CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

Committee Meeting Minutes

Community Advisory Board on Public Safety

10:00 AM

Thursday, October 9, 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 10:15 a.m.

Roll Call and Introductions

Tiffany Anaya, Nicole Green, Wilanda Hughes, Rena Hurley,

Briana Lucca, Rena Moore, Traci Simpson, and Alexandria Van

Hook

Present

Demetria Lawrence, Justin Van Zerber, and Gloribel Pastrana

Absent

Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda

(speakers may be limited to two minutes).

No public comment received.

CONSIDER approving the Record of Action from the September 11,2025,

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CAB General meeting.

DRAFT CAB General Meeting Record of Action - September 11,

Attachments:

2025

Motion:

Second:

Anaya

Moore

Aye:

Anaya, Green, Hughes, Hurley, Lucca, Moore, and Simpson

Lawrence, Van Zerber, and Pastrana

Absent:

Abstain:

Result:

Van Hook

Passed

Presentation by Contra Costa Health: SPIRIT Program

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SPIRIT Outreach Presentation

Attachments:

Discussion was held.

Public comment received.

CAB received a presentation from Contra Costa Health’s SPIRIT Program, which

covered the program’s goals, learning objectives, and structure. They highlighted

stipends for class attendance, internship opportunities, and pathways connecting

students to work. Outreach efforts include juvenile hall presentations for

18-25-year-olds and peer mentorship opportunities. The program shared the

online application process and requested CAB support for outreach, recruitment,

and mentorship initiatives.

Discuss Office of Reentry & Justice: Solicitation Update of the AB 109

“One-Time” Pilot RFPs.

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Office of Reentry & Justice: Updates on AB 109 “One-Time” Pilot

RFP Solicitations

Attachments:

Discussion was held.

Public comment was received.

CAB received an update on AB 109 “One-Time Pilot RFPs” from the Office of

Reentry & Justice, including timeline, submission requirements, panel composition,

awards, and delivery system overview. CAB raised concerns about the Peer

Support and Transportation Services pilot, including participant pickup logistics,

coordination with CORE, reasons for no applications, potential pilot term

adjustments, and funding for staff, vehicles, safety, and storage.

Consider Approval of the CAB FY26–27 AB 109 Budget Request [Vote]

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DRAFT CAB's FY26–27 Budget Proposals

CAB's FY25-26 Budget Proposals

FY26-27 AB 109 Memo Budget Instructions

Moore

Attachments:

Motion:

Second:

Van Hook

Aye:

Green, Moore, Simpson, and Van Hook

Lawrence, Van Zerber, and Pastrana

Absent:

Recused:

Result:

Anaya, Hughes, Hurley, and Lucca

Passed

Discuss and consider approval of CAB Policy Recommendations FY26–27

[VOTE].

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DRAFT FY 26-27 CAB Policy Memo Recommendations

Attachments:

Motion:

Hughes

Moore

Second:

Aye:

Anaya, Green, Hughes, Hurley, Lucca, Moore, Simpson, and

Van Hook

Absent:

Result:

Lawrence, Van Zerber, and Pastrana

Passed

Finalize Ambassador Program Guide and Review Outreach and Meeting

Schedule.

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DRAFT Ambassadors Program Guide 2025

Ambassador Program Meeting Assignment 2025

External Meeting Report - Key Results - Andersen

Attachments:

Discussion was held.

Public comment was received.

CAB reviewed the outreach and meeting schedule for their Ambassador meetings

and finalized the guidelines. Adjustments were made to the meeting assignments,

and talking points on excess funds updates were added. Members shared tips for

meetings, including asking participants if there is anything they want to discuss

and tailoring the conversation accordingly. Ambassador meeting reports will be

typed up and submitted for review before the next meeting.

Report on Community Events and Outreach Presentations

Discussion was held.

Public comment was received.

CAB members provided updates on past and upcoming community events and outreach

presentations, including the upcoming Reentry Job Fair, Amplify Opportunities, and the

Community Corrections Partnership on November 7 where they will discuss the FY 2026-2027

budget request and policy recommendations.

Review Subcommittee / External Meetings Reports.

10.

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CAB Subcommittee Meeting Reports

Attachments:

Discussion was held.

Public comment received.

CAB members reviewed subcommittee and external meeting reports.

11.

The next meeting is currently scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10 a.m.

Next Steps:

· Update on Community Corrections Partnership Meeting (CCP)

· Discuss/updates on Outreach & Scheduling Ambassador Meetings

· Discuss CAB Retreat Scheduling and logistics

· Review Subcommittee / External Meetings Reports

12.

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 12:12 p.m. by Nicole Green. The next scheduled meeting of

the Committee is Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10 a.m.

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Gariana Youngblood, Committee Staff

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